Untouchable Lovers-Chapter 260 - 237 The Spring Breeze Understands My

Chapter 260: Chapter 237: The Spring Breeze Understands My Intentions

Chapter 260: Chapter 237: The Spring Breeze Understands My Intentions

Chu Yu had just reached the door when Liu Sang had already opened it, standing by the doorway gazing out steadily.

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On the not-so-spacious cobblestone road outside, there was a sedan chair with a figure leaning casually against its side, sitting on the sedan’s pole, leisurely singing a song. She was singing a children’s song, a tender Jiangnan tune spoken in the soft Wu dialect, gently carried over by the spring breeze.

That voice, once capable of making countless men lose their souls with its mesmerizing softness, was now filled with sincerity and warmth. The owner of the voice was singing while intently staring at Liu Sang as if looking at a treasured possession lost for a long time.

The once dazzling beauty, now free of her former glamour, appeared pure and gentle, like an elegant lotus flower standing tall. This was a side of Zhong Niannian that Chu Yu had never seen before.

Zhong Niannian sang the song slowly, over and over, while Liu Sang listened quietly. By the time she stopped, tears had already filled his face.

Chu Yu stood aside, watching with a cold eye, and had come to some understanding in her heart.

Wiping the tears from his face with his sleeve in a disheveled manner, Liu Sang asked with a sob, “Where did you learn this song?”

Looking tenderly at Liu Sang, with tears glistening in her eyes, Zhong Niannian lowered her head and softly said, “I didn’t learn this song—it’s of my own creation… It’s been a long time, Ah Sang… do you still… remember your sister?”

Before she could finish speaking, her tears fell down her smooth white jade-like cheeks, adding poignancy to her striking allure: “In the past, our family was destitute. I left to repay our debts while you were sent to be fostered by a family with the surname Bai. It has been nine years since we siblings have seen each other, so it’s understandable if you don’t remember me.”

Liu Sang gazed dumbfounded at the breathtakingly beautiful woman before him. The long-faded image of the beauty from his memories re-emerged in his mind, overlapping with the stunning woman before him, bearing a seven-to-eight resemblance, only lacking her current charm. He slowly opened his mouth and hoarsely said, “Sister…” As he finally voiced it out, his certainty grew.

What followed was an elaborate family reunion scene taking place right outside Chu Garden, with Liu Sang throwing himself into Zhong Niannian’s embrace, crying, while she, with a smile through her tears, kept stroking his back, repeatedly saying, “Liu Sang, you’ve grown up.”

This commotion also alerted Huan Yuan, who came outside just in time to witness the touching reunion between Liu Sang and Zhong Niannian. Although Zhong Niannian had had issues with him, with time having moved on, harboring past grudges was pointless. Besides, she was Liu Sang’s sister. So, he decided to let bygones be bygones. What puzzled him, however, was Chu Yu’s expression.

Chu Yu watched the siblings’ reunion with interest. Seeing Huan Yuan arrive, she quickly pulled him over for an opinion, “Look how beautifully Zhong Niannian cries?” In her past life, she remembered entertainment news stating that sentimental romance movies chose female leads who could cry well and look good while doing it—gazing deeply with unblinking eyes as tears streamed down two lines along the cheeks. By that standard, Zhong Niannian’s tearful expression would certainly score full marks.

After embracing Liu Sang and crying for a while, Zhong Niannian dried her tears and looked up at Chu Yu. It was time to address the real matter at hand. Her eyes brimming, she pleaded, “Princess, in the past, I acted under Young Master Rong’s orders and offended you. I hope for your forgiveness.”

Liu Sang looked up in shock, seemingly recalling something. Although he had always been raised in the Princess Mansion, he had still heard bits and pieces about the identity of Zhong Niannian and the troubles she had brought upon Chu Yu. However, in the joy of their reunion, he had momentarily forgotten this issue.

Fearing that Chu Yu would hold a grudge or resent him because of this, Liu Sang unconsciously let go but then looked at Chu Yu with a pleading gaze.

Chu Yu smiled and said, “I can’t be bothered dwelling on the past. Zhong Niannian, I know you’re a capable woman. There’s no need to put on such a pitiable act in front of me. Speak straight, what’s your purpose in coming here today?” Now aware that Zhong Niannian was one of Rong Zhi’s subordinates, Chu Yu was initially surprised but soon regained her composure. With this piece of information, the past events began to make sense, explaining why Zhong Niannian had stubbornly clung to her—it was to get in touch with Rong Zhi.

Zhong Niannian seemed startled as she lowered her head, as if one had never seen her graceful dance moves or suffered a slight at her hands, Chu Yu might truly have believed her pitiful act. But now Chu Yu could only feel amused. She heard Zhong Niannian say, “Now that I am free, I wish to make up for the years of separation from Liu Sang. I hope that the Princess will allow me to take Liu Sang and leave.”

As expected.

Before Chu Yu could react, Liu Sang cried out, “I don’t want to!” He expressed his dissatisfaction instinctively, “I don’t want to leave Chu Yu’s side.”

Unexpectedly faced with Liu Sang’s blunt refusal, Zhong Niannian’s expression showed a slight hurt. She softly looked at Chu Yu, her red lips parting lightly, “What does the Princess think?”

Chu Yu stared at her and laughed, “If you can persuade Liu Sang to follow you on his own, I naturally won’t object.” Although Zhong Niannian’s arrival was too sudden, after careful thought, Chu Yu concluded her identity likely was not fake. If Zhong Niannian had any ill intentions, she would only need to abduct Liu Sang when he was out alone. With her abilities, this would not be difficult to do, but since she had come personally to plead, this indicated her sincerity.

But. Even if Zhong Niannian truly was Liu Sang’s sister and wanted to take Liu Sang away, it still depended on whether he was willing.

Chu Yu indeed hoped that Liu Sang could leave her side, not to be confined to such a small world, but she didn’t wish to twist his will by force. If Liu Sang was unwilling, then she could only apologize to his elder sister.

As she said this, Chu Yu was ready to send her guests away. Although she might worry about Liu Sang’s whereabouts afterwards, she was unwilling to coerce him in the slightest.

At that moment, Zhong Niannian did something that surprised everyone present. She bent her knees, not minding the dust on the ground, and knelt before Chu Yu. Now, her eyes no longer held feigned vulnerability, but a frank clarity, “Thank you for granting my request, Princess.”

Seeing this, Chu Yu felt a slight pang, then chuckled bitterly, “Liu Sang hasn’t agreed yet. Your thanks are premature.”

At first, Chu Yu found Zhong Niannian’s antics amusing. Now, however, she felt her sincerity. She was no longer a princess, so Zhong Niannian had no reason to be so respectful or careful around her. Chu Yu suspected it was mostly out of consideration for Liu Sang.

Liu Sang looked at Zhong Niannian with some unease. Having immediately cried out his refusal, he was now regretting it, not because he wanted to stay, but because he feared hurting his long-lost sister’s heart. After some thought, he tugged at Zhong Niannian’s sleeve and said in a low voice, “Sister, I don’t wish to part from the Princess. This place is very big; why don’t you stay with us?” If Zhong Niannian were to live in Chu Garden, then he could stay with Chu Yu and be reunited with his sister, truly the best of both worlds.

Liu Sang may have come up with a good solution, but unfortunately, neither party was inclined to agree. Chu Yu watched Zhong Niannian’s lips closely, afraid she might agree. Setting aside the relationship between Zhong Niannian and Rong Zhi, Chu Yu did not want such an eye-catching charmer living in her house, possibly attracting a swarm of admirers.

Zhong Niannian’s expression also showed hesitation, but she did not answer directly. Instead, she stood up, turned her back, and whispered something into Liu Sang’s ear. As she spoke, Liu Sang’s expression changed, and he frequently looked at Chu Yu. Clearly, what she said concerned Chu Yu—Chu Yu was curious but it was not appropriate to lean in and eavesdrop.

After Zhong Niannian finished speaking, she straightened up and stepped away from Liu Sang’s ear. Liu Sang stood there, dazed, for quite some time before he resolved and said firmly, “Alright, Sister, I will go with you!”

Chu Yu was stunned: What exactly had Zhong Niannian said that so quickly changed Liu Sang’s mind?

Chu Yu repeatedly asked Liu Sang if he was truly willing to leave with Zhong Niannian, and the reply was always that he hadn’t been coerced. Observing his facial expression closely, she found he was only blushing, not appearing as if he had been threatened or forced. Although baffled, she had no choice but to let him go.

As she watched Liu Sang and Zhong Niannian step into the sedan together, being carried off into the distance by the sedan bearers, Chu Yu couldn’t shake off a pervasive sense of melancholy. Although she had longed for Liu Sang to leave, now that he truly had, she suddenly found herself unable to let go.