Liu Guang indeed settled down on Illusionary Island.
After going through a life-and-death situation, he finally became more clear-headed and realized that if he wanted Bai Qimeng to return safely, he had to more than just perfunctory talk.
It’s just that this domineering Second Highness was not easy to deal with. Not only did he always try to steal a touch or two, but he was also extremely narcissistic. Every look or movement could cause him to misunderstand.
”Liu Guang, you smiled at me today.”
”Liu Guang, you just looked at me so intensely.”
”Liu Guang, you really have fallen in love with me.”
”Liu Guang…”
Liu Guang was overwhelmed.
Especially with every morning, as soon as he woke up and opened eyes, he was deemed to see Tan You’s handsome face close at hand, calling his name with a smile: “Liu Guang.”
That voice was as gentle as the spring breeze, so light and soft, as if Liu Guang was really his beloved.
Occasionally, Liu Guang would be in a trance, almost forgetting where he was. However, when he came back to his senses, he would often kick Tan You off the bed unceremoniously.
Naturally, Tan You was not afraid of this, but in order to please Liu Guang, he always fell to the ground very cooperatively, rolled over a few times in various ways and then sat back down in embarrassment, calling “Liu Guang”, “Liu Guang” non-stop.
Liu Guang could only sigh.
”What else is Second Highness going to give me today? A strange flower or an overpowering magic weapon to shake the heavens?” Liu Guang straightened up his robes and said calmly, “If this continues, I’m afraid when I leave, the entire Illusory Island will be carried away with me.”
”It doesn’t matter,” Tan You blinked and immediately leaned over to kiss him, “As long as you remember to take me with you, that’s enough.”
”Second Highness…”
”Okay, okay, get up quickly. You will definitely like what you see today.”
As he spoke, he used his fingers as a comb to comb Liu Guang’s black hair.
Liu Guang had no choice but to quickly tie up his clothes, tidy himself up, and follow Tan You out the door.
There were numerous pavilions and pagodas along the way, with breathtaking scenery.
Tan You was chatting and laughing, trying to keep Liu Guang entertained. In what felt like a moment, they walked through the winding corridor and stepped into a quiet forest.
There were lush trees in the forest, as an ethereal and beautiful song could be heard faintly in the distance. It could be discerned vaguely to be the same tune Liu Guang had heard the day he first entered the island.
Was that the little phoenix singing?
Liu Guang’s thoughts shifted and he couldn’t help but look around.
But Tan You had already held his hand, pulled him a few steps forward, and said, “Here.”
The layers of leaves were pushed aside, and Liu Guang suddenly saw the dazzling scenery. In front of him was a medium-sized lake. The gentle breeze moved the leaves and the lake was sparkling, reflecting the blue sky. Compared with the magnificent palace, this scenery was more moving.
Even more surprising was that there was actually a pair of mandarin ducks swimming across the clear lake.
Liu Guang was stunned and asked: “Is this…?”
”Gift for you.” Tan You couldn’t help smiling in his eyes, with a bit of pride.
Liu Guang was surprised.
During the days when he was recuperating on Illusionary Island, Tan You had to think of ways to make him happy every day. Everything he gave away was a treasure from heaven. I wonder what the origin of this pair of mandarin ducks today is?
Tan You seemed to see his doubts. With a flick of his fingers, a small and exquisite mirror appeared in his palm. He handed it to Liu Guang and said, “You can take a look at their past lives.”
Liu Guang immediately guessed that this was the legendary mirror reflecting past life. When he took a closer look, he saw two figures of a man and a woman reflected in the mirror. The man was elegant and elegant, dressed like a scholar, while the woman was beautiful and enchanting.
Both of them looked very familiar.
Liu Guang thought about it for a while, then exclaimed in surprise and said, “It turns out to be that spider demon.”
When he first met Tan You, he once went to the human world to bring justice to a demon. At that time, he saw that the spider demon was forcibly separated from her husband and he felt a little sad when he thought about having a lover but not being able to become a married couple.
Unexpectedly, Tan You actually remembered such a trivial matter.
Liu Guang stared blankly at the pair of mandarin ducks playing in the water, speechless for a moment.
Tan You shook his hand and said with a smile: “When you went to the human world to bring back that demon, you seemed to be very reluctant to do so. Later, you even couldn’t control your hand and almost hurt yourself. Now it’s a lucky thing for this pair to be reincarnated as mandarin ducks couple and be able to finally grow old together.”
”How does Second Highness know my thoughts?”
”Liu Guang,” Tan You looked at him with a doting smile, “all your thoughts are written on your face.”
Even so, it took some effort to guess.
If he were someone who didn’t care, no matter how obvious he was, others would still be dismissive.
Compared with the rare treasures that Tan You gave him before, this pair of ordinary mandarin ducks was nothing, but the thought put into them was far more than into the rest.
Liu Guang’s heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly looked away, and after a while he said, “Second Highness, by doing this, I’m afraid you’re going against Heaven’s rules again.”
”What does it matter? As long as you are happy.” Tan You smiled and said nonchalantly, “Even if I send Heavens churning with rage, I still have the ability to redeem myself.”
Liu Guang was suddenly speechless.
This man… was always so arrogant.
But he didn’t dislike it. Instead, he wanted to laugh. He slowly handed the mirror back and said, “Thank you, Second Highness. I’ll accept it. But Second Highness really doesn’t need to go this far…”
“Why?” Tan You raised one of his eyebrows and asked, “Isn’t that what you should do when you like someone?”
Liu Guang didn’t know how to explain it, but Tan You’s words that day suddenly rang in his ears.
He said he was his beloved.
His eyes were so focused and his tone was so serious, it didn’t look like he was faking at all.
Liu Guang was feeling dizzy and felt that he was a little confused. He suddenly said: “Second Highness gives away his sincerity so easily. Isn’t he afraid at all?”
”What should I be afraid of?”
”That I might become your weakness.”
Hearing this, Tan You burst into laughter.
”Yes, if someone wants to deal with me, it’s best to start with you.” He reached out and brushed his hair at the side of his temple with a very determined smile, “But how could I fear this? If I can’t even protect my beloved, how can I protect myself? What worth is my strength and status in the world then?”
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