CHAPTER 508: CHAPTER 369: RETURNING YOUR FREEDOM

Three years ago, Divine Wind gave up his pride for her, even risking a fallout with her as a mother, just to keep Yun Sheng by his side.

And now, as soon as she regains her memories, she wants to withdraw and leave.

The changes in Divine Wind’s expression, the pain in his brows, she, as a mother, saw it all and felt a deep ache in her heart.

"Elf Queen, even if you tear me into pieces, I still won’t change my mind," Yun Sheng faced the tornado capable of shredding her at any moment without a hint of fear.

"Queen! Please show mercy; an Inheritor is rare in a thousand years!" Huo Yu and others from the Fire Elf Clan all wore faces of caution.

"Elf Queen, I always remember the care over the past three years, your feelings of wanting me to stay because you care for Divine Wind, I understand. But, who doesn’t have family and friends?" Yun Sheng paused.

"My father is now severely poisoned, has been in a coma for six years, waiting for me to return and heal him. I always thought my mother was dead, until three years ago, I found out she is still alive but completely doesn’t recognize me. If you were in my shoes, Elf Queen, could you abandon your parents and live comfortably and happily in Xianju Country for a lifetime?" Yun Sheng’s words heavily struck everyone present.

After recovering her memories, every moment was torment for Yun Sheng; worrying that during her happy three years in Xianju Country, too many unforeseen events had occurred on the continent.

She feared even more that after rushing back to Great Zhou, everything would already be too late.

The Elf Queen couldn’t help but be moved.

She hadn’t realized that Yun Sheng, despite her young age, carried so much burden.

"Mother Empress, let her go," Divine Wind said the words with difficulty.

"Divine Wind! Are you really willing to let her go? If she leaves, she will never return," the Elf Queen saw the pain in Divine Wind.

She knew how deeply Divine Wind held feelings for Yun Sheng.

Over these three years, she watched Divine Wind every moment.

Divine Wind was of noble birth, what he wanted, he got from childhood till now.

Yet, it was Yun Sheng that he couldn’t obtain and couldn’t let go of.

This would be the biggest obstacle to his growth.

Divine Wind gave a bitter smile, looking at Yun Sheng. His peerless face as gentle as ever, enough to intoxicate someone to death: "Little Sheng’er, have you ever loved me?"

Yun Sheng remained silent.

Her heart was tumultuous, she already had an answer, but her tongue felt as heavy as if it weighed a thousand pounds, unable to speak.

She didn’t dislike Divine Wind.

No one would dislike a man who is wholeheartedly good to them.

Besides, that man is gentle, considerate, and of noble origin.

Over the past three years, Yun Sheng’s feelings towards Divine Wind could be described as liking.

But that was only liking.

Although she lost her memories, Yun Sheng subconsciously regarded Divine Wind as the only one around her she could be close to.

She grew up parentless, without siblings; Divine Wind, knowledgeable and both literarily and martially skilled, could be described as the ideal elder brother for every girl under the heavens.

As an elder brother, but not a lover.

Moreover, Yun Sheng could not stay in Xianju; she still had many unfinished matters.

With Divine Wind, Yun Sheng could forget all troubles as he would carry her up to the highest branch of the King Tree at the end of every July, accompanying her to watch the stars all night.

He also helped to steady her trembling hands to adjust her bowstring, but choosing him would mean giving up everyone else behind her—family, parents, friends, and companions.

Yun Sheng’s silence made Divine Wind understand.

Divine Wind closed his eyes, his heart filled with bitterness.

"Divine Wind, I really like you," the next moment, the girl’s crisp voice made Divine Wind suddenly open his eyes.

It was like, not love.

But at least, in some corner of her heart, there was still a place for him.

At that moment, Divine Wind’s heart was a turmoil of emotions.

"Mother Empress, let her go. In exchange, I am willing to inherit the throne and devote my life to protecting Xianju Country," Divine Wind knelt on one knee, earnestly imploring the Elf Queen.

Three years ago, a similar situation occurred, except at that time Divine Wind merely agreed to become the Elf Crown Prince.

But today, he is willing to completely give up his own freedom so that Yun Sheng can leave.

The Elf Queen sighed, looking at Divine Wind who knelt on the ground and refused to rise.

She seemed to see her younger self in Divine Wind.

Both mother and son eventually chose to give up their own happiness. Sometimes, letting go is also a form of happiness.

At the insistence of Divine Wind, Yun Sheng left.

Divine Wind sat in his study, reviewing petitions as usual.

The court lady beside him reminded, "Crown Prince, Miss Yun is leaving."

Divine Wind, without a word, kept his eyes fixed on the memorial.

The court lady glanced at Divine Wind’s figure and sighed lightly.

Suddenly, Divine Wind set down the memorial, his figure darting out like an arrow.

In an instant, he arrived above Ice Waterfall City, at the edge of the vast Snow Forest Sea, where Yun Sheng’s figure had already vanished into the white expanse.

She had still left.

Divine Wind stood dazed for a moment, suddenly, a zither sound came to his ears.

The zither music was intermittent, unceasing, and Divine Wind seemed to hear Yun Sheng beside his ear.

The zither music continuous, as if recounting the moments Yun Sheng had spent with him over the past three years.

"Little Sheng’er, if one day, you are weary or tired, I will always be here waiting for you!"

The voice carried far away.

The figure ahead paused, Yun Sheng lowered her head, her eyes circling with hot tears.

Xianju Country is a place beyond the world, where time seems to stop flowing.

Now possessing the body of a Half-Elf, Yun Sheng’s physique became purer, her senses sharper.

Yun Sheng heard Divine Wind’s voice. She did not turn around, fearing that if she did, she would be unable to stop her tears.

For three years, despite that moment of clear-headedness, she harbored some resentment towards Divine Wind, resenting him for making her lose her memory and abandon so many important people. But she knew Divine Wind’s affection for her was sincere.

In this world, it might be difficult to find someone who cared for her so purely again.

Divine Wind, I’m sorry.

Yun Sheng, carrying the zither, walked step by step out of the Snow Forest Sea.

Divine Wind gazed into the distance.

His lips slightly curved downwards, his throat trembling, eyes moist; he had a thousand words to say, yet he never spoke them out loud.

I trade my freedom for your freedom.

Yun Sheng, Mother Empress said I am the wildest wind in Xianju Country, yet this gust of wind halted when it met you.

This was his first love in life, Yun Sheng was the breeze in his life.

That three years, the breeze lingered by his side.

Unfortunately, the breeze is always the breeze, it will one day leave.

Divine Wind raised his hand, seemingly trying to grasp the fading figure deep in the Snow Forest Sea.

A gust of wind passed, warm and moist.

The wind only lingered on his hand for a moment, affectionate yet heartless, then it left.

Even that moment, warmed Divine Wind for a lifetime.