Chapter 125 What's so good about Qiu Ziyue?
Chapter 125 What's so good about Qiu Ziyue?
After Liu Xu and Qiu Ziyue's three senior brothers left, Qi Yuxuan was busy with the affairs of the courtyard all day.
He handled all sorts of household chores, arranged the daily routines of the servants, and ensured that everything at the Qi residence was restored in an orderly manner.
Despite his physical exhaustion, he remained deeply concerned about Qiu Ziyue's safety.
As dusk fell, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled into the courtyard, creating a tranquil scene.
Qi Yuxuan dragged his tired body back to the inner courtyard where his parents lived.
His father, Qi Jiangfeng, was feeling unwell after being forced to kneel and humiliated yesterday, and was resting in bed.
The mother took meticulous care of him, her expression tinged with worry.
Qi Yuxuan gently pushed open the door and stepped inside.
He saw his father lying in bed, pale-faced, with fever-reducing ointment on his forehead.
When his mother saw him come in, she immediately stood up and said with concern, "Yuxuan, you're back."
Qi Yuxuan stepped forward, sat down beside his father's bed, and asked softly, "Father, how are you feeling?"
Qi Jiangfeng slightly opened his eyes, saw his son, and gave a tired smile: "I'm fine, I'm just getting old and can't take any more stress. You've had a busy day, you must be tired."
Qi Yuxuan nodded, his eyes filled with concern: "Father, you should rest well. I'll keep you company for a while."
Qi Jiangfeng coughed lightly a few times, then asked, "Yuxuan, how is Qiu girl now?"
Qi Yuxuan's heart tightened. He lowered his head and said softly, "Father, Ziyue...she's missing. We haven't heard from her at all."
Upon hearing this, Qi Jiangfeng's smile vanished, replaced by a hint of worry.
He held Qi Yuxuan's hand tightly and said earnestly, "Yuxuan, that girl is a very good person, kind-hearted, and always thinks of others. You must treat her well and find her as soon as possible."
Qi Yuxuan nodded, his eyes shining with determination: "Father, don't worry. I will do everything in my power to find Ziyue and bring her back safely."
Qi Jiangfeng closed his eyes slightly, as if gathering his strength.
Qi Jiangfeng added, "Ziyue is a good child. You must remember that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must persevere. She is worth your search and protection."
Qi Yuxuan's eyes welled up with tears, and he solemnly promised, "Father, I understand. I will live up to your expectations, find Ziyue, and bring her home."
Seeing that the father and son had finished talking, the mother came forward and said gently, "Yuxuan, you must be tired. Go and rest for a while. Your father needs some peace and quiet, so don't overwork yourself."
Qi Yuxuan nodded, stood up, gently patted his father's hand, and then said to his mother, "Mother, you've worked hard too. I will take good care of myself and find Ziyue as soon as possible."
The mother smiled and nodded, watching Qi Yuxuan leave the room.
Back in his study, Qi Yuxuan walked to his desk and slowly sat down.
He took out the note that Qiu Ziyue had written for him from the hidden compartment.
He gently unfolded the book, and the delicate handwriting came into view, as if he had returned to that warm moment.
Qi Yuxuan's fingers gently caressed the paper, a warm feeling welling up in his heart, yet mixed with a touch of bitterness.
He murmured, "Twilight Sparkle, where have you gone? Please come back."
Qi Yuxuan's heart was filled with longing and concern for Qiu Ziyue.
"Twilight Sparkle, where are you? Do you know how worried I am about you?"
"Twilight Sparkle, I will find you. No matter where you are, no matter how long it takes you, I will wait for you."
He whispered his vow, his eyes shining with unwavering determination.
Just then, Qi Yushuang knocked on the door looking for him, and Qi Yuxuan opened the door to let her in.
Qi Yushuang walked in, her face showing a hint of dissatisfaction and anxiety, her gaze fixed on Qi Yuxuan.
"Yu Xuan, why won't you agree to marry me?"
Qi Yushuang's voice was slightly angry, but also revealed a hint of grievance.
Qi Yuxuan turned around, saw Qi Yushuang, and was slightly taken aback.
He sighed and said, "Yu Shuang, you know that feelings can't be forced."
Qi Yushuang frowned, a flash of anger in her eyes: "We've gone through all that, how can you still be so cold? Don't you know what I want?"
Qi Yuxuan's expression turned serious: "Yushuang, my feelings for you are only those of a brother and sister."
Qi Yushuang's expression turned even uglier. She sneered, "What's so great about Qiu Ziyue? She's just an ordinary woman. Why would she capture your heart?"
Qi Yuxuan was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Ziyue... she has a sincere and strong heart. She always cares about others quietly, which makes me feel real warmth."
Qi Yuxuan's eyes revealed deep nostalgia: "She wasn't the kind of person who would use words to please others, but every action she took was full of kindness. That's why I cherish her even more."
Upon hearing this, Qi Yushuang's face turned deathly pale, and tears welled up in her eyes: "Then won't you consider me? We have some beautiful memories together."
Qi Yuxuan took a deep breath and said firmly, "Yushuang, I know you have feelings for me, but relationships require mutual sincerity. I am unwilling to go against my own heart to accept a marriage without true love."
Qi Yuxuan walked to Qi Yushuang's side and said softly, "I hope you can understand my choice. I will do my best to help you find the happiness that truly belongs to you."
Qi Yushuang roared angrily, "How is she any better than me? She's just a crazy, wild girl!"
Qi Yuxuan's eyes hardened. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "The difference I'm telling you is... because you knew your godfather came to the Qi family mansion to force a marriage, and you didn't stop him. My father, Qi Jiangfeng, was even forced to kneel down, and you didn't even help him up."
Qi Yuxuan paused for a moment, then continued, "As for Qiu Ziyue, she knew to help my father as soon as she entered the door. Even if she misunderstood that I had a marital relationship with you, she was willing to stand by my side and protect me. Even if it hurts herself, she would not want to hurt me and my family."
"What? You misunderstand our marital relationship? Do you still want to deny that we have a marital relationship?" Qi Yushuang said.
Qi Yuxuan said helplessly and disappointedly, "Ziyue is kind-hearted and always thinks of others. But what about you, Yushuang? You only know how to take, you haven't given me or my family any face or warmth, and you even chose to stand by and do nothing at a critical moment."
Qi Yushuang's face turned ashen, and she said through gritted teeth, "Are you blaming me? Do you know how difficult things are for me too!"
Qi Yuxuan shook his head: "Yushuang, I'm not blaming you, I'm just expressing my true feelings. I know you have your difficulties with your godfather forcing you into marriage, but you could at least try to stop it instead of letting things develop unchecked."
Qi Yushuang's tears welled up again, and she choked out, "Do you think I don't want to help you? Do you think I don't want to be with you? But some things can't be changed just because I want to!"
Qi Yuxuan sighed, his tone softening slightly: "Yushuang, I know you have your difficulties, but relationships aren't maintained by superficial things. True feelings require both parties to work together and face difficulties together. And your choice at that crucial moment showed me that we're not a good match."
Qi Yuxuan stood up, walked to Qi Yushuang, and said softly, "I hope you can understand my choice. What our relationship needs is sincerity and understanding."
Qi Yushuang wiped away her tears and said in a trembling voice, "Are you really sure?"
Qi Yuxuan nodded firmly: "Yes, I've made up my mind. I hope you can find true happiness."
Qi Yushuang silently turned around and walked out of the room.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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