Yan Wushuang sat on the steps in front of the door for a very, very long time, and Lian Sheng sat with her for a very, very long time.
Then she felt she should ask Xue Gucheng herself, so she turned her head and asked Lian Sheng.
"Lian Sheng, do you know which family that young lady we met by the river belongs to?"
"That young lady is the famous daughter of the Minister's mansion, named Lu Wan'er."
Although Yan Wushuang didn't quite understand, she still asked, "Do you know where the Minister's mansion is?"
Lian Sheng knew she was still unwilling to give up, but he couldn't persuade her. Since that was the case, he would help her.
If that person was truly her husband, then he could only bless her. If not, perhaps he could still fight for her.
"I know where the Minister's mansion is. I'll take you tomorrow, so go to bed early tonight."
Yan Wushuang saw hope and nodded gratefully, then flew up to the big tree in the courtyard to sleep again.
Lian Sheng called out with some concern, "Why don't you sleep in my room tonight?"
"When we earn more money, we'll renovate your room properly, and then you can sleep inside."
"Alright then."
Lian Sheng didn't know what else to say, so he could only silently return to his room and lie on his dilapidated bed, pretending to sleep.
But neither of them slept. They probably both thought the other had fallen asleep, and so they waited until dawn.
When the first ray of dawn light fell into the courtyard, Lian Sheng was already waiting under the tree for Yan Wushuang.
Yan Wushuang looked down and saw Lian Sheng at a glance, then jumped down from the tree.
"Let's go, I'll take you to the Minister's mansion," Lian Sheng said.
"Aren't you going to eat breakfast?" Yan Wushuang asked curiously.
He shook his head and said, "I still have a few coins, we can eat something on the way."
"Okay."
So he led her out of the courtyard and into the market. Walking along the left street of the market, they saw a magnificent and grand Minister's mansion from afar.
Lian Sheng pointed to the front and said, "That is the Minister's mansion."
Yan Wushuang looked closely and saw two stone lions placed before the vermilion gate, and several gatekeepers standing there.
Lian Sheng said, "You wait here, I'll go and knock on the door."
Yan Wushuang grabbed him and said, "Are you tired of living? Wait for me here."
Saying that, she walked away alone to the side, came to the outer wall of the Minister's mansion, leaped onto the wall, and entered the garden.
She fumbled around in the garden and finally found Xue Gucheng sitting dejectedly in the side courtyard.
Yan Wushuang came before him, grabbed him, and said, "Come with me."
Xue Gucheng looked up and saw her, then pulled his hand away and said, "I'm really not the person the lady is looking for. Please don't come to find me again."
Yan Wushuang was both angry and anxious. If it were anyone else, she would have given them a good scolding and a kick.
However, he was her beloved Xue Ge, and she couldn't bear to hit him.
So she deliberately said, "If you want to know who you are, then come with me. If not, then don't."
After speaking, Yan Wushuang left without looking back. Xue Gucheng looked at her retreating figure and felt it was very familiar, as if he had known her for a very long time. She might really know something about him.
So he hurried to catch up, and the two of them climbed over the wall. Xue Gucheng followed Yan Wushuang to a secluded riverbank.
She turned back to look at him with relief, "I knew you would follow."
Xue Gucheng asked her, "Do you really know me?"
"Yes, and I'm your closest friend."
"Then who am I?"
"Your name is Xue Gucheng. Your master is Xue Yihou, a reclusive master. When I was twelve, my parents sent me up the mountain to become your disciple, and we became fellow disciples.
At that time, Master taught you the Snow Blade Swordplay, and me the flying knife technique. Later, we traveled the martial world together, and people called us the Twin Eccentrics of the Snow Blade."
Xue Gucheng listened to her story, still feeling unsure. Although it felt truthful, he still couldn't remember anything. He only asked her.
"Are you my junior sister?"
"Yes," Yan Wushuang replied.
"Although it doesn't feel like you're lying, I can't remember any of what you've said, so I can't fully believe you."
Yan Wushuang knew he couldn't remember everything now, so she didn't blame him and was patient.
"As long as Senior Brother wants to listen, I will tell you one by one, about your past, your joys and sorrows. If you trust me, come find me here again."
Xue Gucheng felt there was some truth to what she said, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go back first."
After speaking, he turned and left. Yan Wushuang saw that he had some understanding and believed she could awaken his memory.
When Xue Gucheng returned to the garden, Wan'er was already waiting for him under the tree. She had brought some new clothes today. Seeing him return, she asked doubtfully, "Brother Tianming, where did you go?"
Xue Gucheng did not tell her about meeting Yan Wushuang and lied.
"I just went out for a walk. Why did you come?"
"I have this good set of clothes here. It doesn't fit others' figures, but I think it suits Brother Tianming, so I brought it for you."
Xue Gucheng took the clothes and thanked her. "You never come empty-handed. You don't need to bring these things anymore; my room is almost full."
Wan'er then noticed that the not-so-large room was filled with things: sweets, medicinal packets, clothes, bedding, even a broom were new. It was evident she had put in a lot of effort.
Wan'er said a little sheepishly, "I didn't think too much about it and brought a bit too much."
Xue Gucheng looked at the bright sun and remembered his work.
"I still have to water the flowers. If I'm late, I'll be scolded by Aunt Gu again. Please help me put these things away for now."
"Okay." After she took the clothes, Xue Gucheng hurried off to work. Wan'er hugged the clothes, which still held Xue Gucheng's warmth, tightly.
Her face flushed with happiness, and she tirelessly went into his room to tidy everything up for him.
When night fell, Xue Gucheng didn't rush back to his room. Instead, he remembered Yan Wushuang's words. Although he didn't quite believe them, she gave him a familiar warmth.
Then, after bidding farewell to Aunt Gu, he climbed over the wall again and went to the riverbank they had visited during the day, looking around for something.
"Are you looking for me?"
He turned around and saw Yan Wushuang standing behind him, her gentle face full of smiles.
Xue Gucheng asked her, "Can you tell me what kind of person I was in the past?"
Yan Wushuang then began to tell him in detail.
"In the past, you didn't care about worldly affairs and only wanted to live freely. However, the chivalry in your heart was always present, and you did many good deeds. Everyone praised you as a good person who helped the needy."
Hearing Yan Wushuang's words, his heart suddenly felt warm. He had always thought he was a wicked person, covered in blood.
If he were a good person, how could he have lost his memory? But Yan Wushuang's words gave him confidence. He had thought about remembering everything, but he was afraid it wouldn't be the outcome he desired.
Now he didn't have to be afraid. He would also work hard to remember everything from the past.
Yan Wushuang saw the happy smile on his face and felt happy for him.
"Then who were my friends?" he asked curiously.
Yan Wushuang replied, "You had many friends, such as Muye, Liu Shinian, Hei Feng, the Four Evils, Yue Jiucao, Shui Fang, and Ying Lu were all your friends."
Xue Gucheng wanted to ask more, but thinking that if he didn't go back soon, it would be bad if someone found out, he said.
"Then tell me more next time. Thank you."
After speaking, he turned and left. Yan Wushuang was very happy. She believed he would remember.
At this moment, she suddenly thought of Lian Sheng, that delicate young master.
He was still waiting for her at the gate of the Minister's mansion. She was so focused on Xue Ge that she had completely forgotten about him.
So she hurried to the gate of the Minister's mansion and saw Lian Sheng sleeping leaning against the corner of the wall.
She called out to him, "Lian Sheng, Lian Sheng, wake up, wake up."
Lian Sheng slightly opened his eyes and saw Yan Wushuang return. He was excited, "You're finally back, where did you go?"
Yan Wushuang covered her mouth and chuckled, teasing him, "Why are you so silly? If I didn't come back, you should have gone back yourself."
Lian Sheng shook his head and said, "I promised to wait for you, so I can't break my word. Oh, right, I brought you something good."
Saying that, he took out two meat buns from his embrace. Touching the cold buns, he said a little sadly,
"I originally thought you could have a hot bite when you returned, but now they've gotten cold."
Yan Wushuang didn't mind, took one of the meat buns from his hand, and took a big bite, praising him.
"They're delicious! Only Lian Sheng knows how to eat. You eat that one yourself."
"Both of these are for you." Although he said that, his stomach grumbled uncontrollably.
Yan Wushuang laughed at him.
"What's that sound? Isn't that your little stomach calling out in hunger? Hurry up and eat. I don't really feel like eating today."
Lian Sheng had no choice but to sheepishly pick up a bun and gnaw on it. She put her arm around his shoulder, and they walked home chatting and laughing.
When Xue Gucheng returned to the garden, he walked quickly to his residence. As soon as he entered, he saw a man slumped on the stone table under the tree.
He walked closer and saw that it was Wan'er. She must have been waiting here for a long time.
Xue Gucheng took off his clothes and draped them over her, then picked her up and sent her back to her own room.
Then he returned to his own residence.
That night, everyone slept soundly. Perhaps there was some sadness before, but now everything was developing in a good direction.
The next day, as soon as it was dawn, Yan Wushuang and Xue Gucheng tacitly arrived at the riverbank. Looking at each other who had also just arrived, they both smiled.
Yan Wushuang asked first, "What do you want to know today?"
"Tell me about my experiences."
"Okay. Later, when we were traveling the world, we met Muye. She was just an innocent little girl then. Later, the King of Ten Thousand Ghosts possessed her, and she was hunted by the Four Cities.
We believed the slanders of villains and went to surround and kill her, but at that time, we still couldn't bring ourselves to do it. Later, Muye was seriously injured, and her life was uncertain.
We felt guilty and were entrusted by the elder of the Ghost Clan to rescue her together. Later, we joined the Ghost Clan and went to Black Mountain with Muye."
"Are the Ghost Clan good or bad people?" Xue Gucheng asked. Just hearing the name made them sound like villains.
"What do you think?" Yan Wushuang retorted.
Xue Gucheng thought for a moment and said, "They should be good people."
Hearing his answer, Yan Wushuang smiled knowingly. As expected, no matter the situation, he would make the right choice.
Yan Wushuang continued.
"Later, we followed Muye all the way from Black Mountain to Nanhai City, then from Nanhai City to Dongyue Town, and then attacked the Western Purple Kingdom.
Our purpose for this trip was to obtain the Immeasurable Bag for the final battle."
Xue Gucheng listened to her words, which were very clear and didn't sound like lies at all. However, he still couldn't remember much, so he said,
"Let's stop here for today. I'll go back first."
"Okay."
After speaking, they each returned home. As soon as Yan Wushuang returned to the courtyard, she saw a man sitting resentfully on the steps.
"Why are you up so early today?" Yan Wushuang asked curiously.
Lian Sheng did not answer her but asked her back, "Where did you go early this morning?"
"I felt stuffy in the room, so I went out for a walk."
"Did you go to see that man?" he asked with a hint of unwillingness.
Yan Wushuang laughed heartily and walked to his side, patting his shoulder. "I just went to ask about the situation."
"Nothing else?"
"What else could there be?"
Seeing that she couldn't be persuaded, Lian Sheng turned and went into the kitchen, took out the sweet potatoes he had just boiled, and brought them to Yan Wushuang.
"Eat, I boiled them early this morning."
Yan Wushuang keenly sensed a strange smell of vinegar and teased him.
"You're not very old, but you have so many thoughts. You eat too."
Although Lian Sheng was unwilling, if that person were truly her husband, he would have no chance at all. To seize his own happiness, he decided to do something.
So when night fell, Yan Wushuang secretly went out again, and he followed her. He thought he would break them up.
Wan'er, who had the same idea, clearly felt that Brother Tianming was not himself, always going out early and returning late, so she secretly followed him.
The two of them met at the riverbank, and the two trackers also secretly followed.
They were peeking from above and below on the bridge. Lian Sheng saw this scene and confirmed his suspicions, gritting his teeth in hatred.
Wan'er also tore at her handkerchief in jealousy, wishing she could rush down and drive Yan Wushuang away.
Lian Sheng also wished he could rush down and punch Xue Gucheng in the face.
Jealousy drove them mad, and resentment made them lose their minds.
At this moment, a passerby said, "Excuse me."
They both roared from above and below, "Get lost!"
The passerby was startled and left, saying, "You're crazy." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
It was then that Wan'er saw Lian Sheng below her, and Lian Sheng also saw Wan'er.
"Hey, Miss Lu."
"That man from that day."
Lian Sheng complained to her, "Miss Lu, please keep an eye on your own servants and don't let them run around."
"You call my Brother Tianming a servant? You should keep an eye on your sister who wrongly identifies people."
"You call him my sister?"
"Isn't he your sister, then your wife? Can you marry such a beautiful wife?"
"I think your Brother Tianming isn't a good person either, always seducing others."
"You say my Brother Tianming is seducing others, but your woman is the seductress!"
"I don't hit women, but don't force me to use force."
"I don't hit men either."
Saying that, she pushed Lian Sheng. Although Lian Sheng never hit women, today he wanted to teach this arrogant woman a lesson, so he pushed Wan'er back.
Wan'er was pushed to the ground by him and said angrily, "How dare you push me!"
"So what if I pushed you!"
At this moment, passersby saw people fighting on the bridge and immediately shouted, "Someone's fighting, come and see!"
Soon, a crowd of onlookers gathered on both sides of the bridge.