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Chapter 572: Unrequited Love Fades Against Fate
Chapter 572: Unrequited Love Fades Against Fate
Feng Siniang desperately wished to fly back to the pass and give Xiao Siman a good knock on the head.
She knew of his arrogance and his indifference to external opinions, but he was still too young to understand that constant criticism could tarnish even the purest of gold.
Even if he were invincible, there would always be a time when he would fall prey to slander and false accusations. What if he ended up shouldering the crimes of some evil men? It would be a grave injustice.
But here she was, in Jiayuguan, thousands of miles away from the Central Plains. Even if she rode with haste, even if she sprouted wings, she couldn't fly back to the Central Plains, let alone find Xiao Siman.
Xiao Siman's whereabouts were unpredictable, and no one knew where he was.
However, Feng Siniang was determined to return to the Central Plains. She knew that she might be the only friend Xiao Siman had, and if anyone could persuade him, it would be her.
Feng Siniang explained to Shen Bijun, "Xiao Siman only robs the unjust, and he gives all the wealth to those in need. Even when he has money, he never carries more than ten taels on him, and sometimes he doesn't even have enough to treat me to a bowl of beef noodles."
Liancheng Bi looked at Yang Kaitai and said leisurely, "In that regard, they are indeed similar. Neither of them carries money."
Yang Kaitai smiled bitterly. He never imagined that he would be compared to a solitary bandit.
However, he also realized that Feng Siniang truly cared for Xiao Siman.
Yang Kaitai took a deep breath to calm himself. He felt that he still had a chance. If Feng Siniang and Xiao Siman were truly a couple, she wouldn't have left for three or four years.
Recalling Liancheng Bi's words, Yang Kaitai resolved to follow her advice. He would be forthright and sincere, determined to win Feng Siniang over from Xiao Siman!
Thus, Yang Kaitai approached Feng Siniang and said, "I... I'll go with you to find him."
Feng Siniang shook her head. "No need. You don't even know him."
Yang Kaitai thought for a moment, rubbing his hands together. "The Yuanji Bank has branches all over the Central Plains, and our information network is extensive. We can find out about him."
Feng Siniang looked at Yang Kaitai, who was earnest and sincere, and she felt touched. But she gritted her teeth and coldly humphed, "I said no, and I mean no. Your Yuanji Bank may have its ways, but don't forget that I, Feng Siniang, also have many friends in the martial arts world."
"No, no, that's not what I meant," Yang Kaitai quickly waved his hands. "I'm just saying that the Yuanji Bank uses carrier pigeons to transmit messages, so we might get information faster and save time..."
While Yang Kaitai was wholeheartedly considering her situation, Feng Siniang felt only annoyance. She pulled on Shen Bijun and rode forward on horseback.
Yang Kaitai stood there dumbfounded for a moment before realizing that Feng Siniang hadn't actually refused. His eyes lit up, and he hurriedly mounted his horse to catch up.
Liancheng Bi rode leisurely beside them, shaking her head and sighing.
It would have been more amusing if Xiao Siman were here. He would have teased that only he was willing to marry Feng Siniang, unaware of how he would react if she truly agreed to marry him. This love triangle was truly intriguing.
Feng Siniang secretly admired Xiao Siman, but she felt that she was several years older than him, so she forcibly suppressed her feelings and never revealed them.
Xiao Siman was carefree and often joked about Feng Siniang's feelings, even saying that he would marry her. However, he treated Feng Siniang like a buddy, oblivious to her true emotions.
Yang Kaitai was a true gentleman, sincere in his intentions toward Feng Siniang. Even after learning of her affections for Xiao Siman in the first part, he was still willing to marry her in the second part.
If it weren't for Shen Bijun's sudden appearance in the original story, they would have been the protagonists of this drama.
But it only proved an old saying: Unrequited love fades against fate!
...
The group rode their swift horses and soon returned to Suzhou Prefecture from Jiayuguan Pass.
"This meal is on me, and no one is to argue!" Feng Siniang declared.
Liancheng Bi teased, "Rest assured, one roasted whole lamb is enough to make someone's heart ache. No one will fight you for it."
Yang Kaitai anxiously broke into a sweat. "No, no, I don't ache at all. I'm willing to pay for whatever she eats."
Feng Siniang rolled her eyes and pulled Shen Bijun into the Changhe Tower on South Street, in the central district of Suzhou Prefecture.
In every city, there were one or two extremely expensive restaurants that were always bustling with business, and Changhe Tower was one of them. The name was inspired by the famous poem "On the Frontier" by the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei, in which he mentioned the "long river."
Although Wang Wei's "long river" probably referred to the Machu River, Suzhou Prefecture also had its own Tulai River.
"Roasted whole lamb, meat-stuffed naan, grilled meat buns, sour yogurt, lamb soup, several plates of hand-grabbed rice, and lamb noodles!" Feng Siniang sat by the window and ordered. "Also, bring us a few jars of your local sheep's milk wine, and feel free to serve any other delicious dishes!"
"Yes, sir!" The waiter happily left and first brought them the wine.
"Let's drink!" Feng Siniang raised her cup.
After being away for three to four years, Feng Siniang thought she had let go of her feelings. But she realized that not only had she not forgotten, but a new emotion was trying to take advantage of her vulnerable state.
All she wanted now was to drink and get drunk.
Unfortunately, neither Yang Kaitai nor Liancheng Bi were heavy drinkers. They drank slowly themselves and tried to stop Feng Siniang from drinking too fast.
"Drinking too fast is not good for your health, and you'll have a headache tomorrow," Yang Kaitai advised.
"Some people fall asleep when they're drunk, while others pour out their hearts," Liancheng Bi said. "Which type are you?"
Feng Siniang then controlled her drinking. She planned to stop when she felt tipsy and then go back to sleep, not giving Liancheng Bi a chance to probe.
Some people turned red when they drank, some spoke nonsense, some nodded their heads, and some had hazy eyes...
But Feng Siniang was none of those.
She drank quite a bit, but her skin remained tender and white, and her speech was still clear. What was even more unusual was that her eyes became brighter and brighter, as if drinking made her more spirited.
With her eyes sparkling, Feng Siniang looked like a ripe peach, exuding a captivating charm.
Even the gentlemanly Yang Kaitai felt a bit parched at the moment and couldn't help but take a sip of lamb soup.
Liancheng Bi leaned closer to Shen Bijun and whispered, "Why don't you drink a little, too? We can liven up the night."
Shen Bijun's face turned red, and after glancing at Feng Siniang, she poured herself a cup of wine.
As she drank, her eyes became watery, and a rosy hue flew to her cheeks. She looked truly pitiful and tender, and her demeanor and charm rivaled Feng Siniang's, perhaps even surpassing her.
Just then, a wild and delighted voice sounded from nearby, "Old Tu, you were right! Changhe Tower is indeed the best restaurant in Suzhou Prefecture, and it's true that there are rare beauties here from beyond the border!"
(End of Chapter)
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