First Meeting
The ethereal vision appeared surreal, like a scene from a dream…a realm of fantasy. The mesmerizing sight of undulating colors, mirroring the graceful movements of the curling sea, was Ye Hua’s future Crown Princess Consort Bai Qian’s dress, reminiscent of the silky hues of the ocean. With each deliberate step, her gown flowed and swayed like gentle waves. As she approached him, the air filled with the intoxicating scent of blossoms, their delicate petals raining down from the peach tree branches above. She seemed distant yet steadily advancing towards him, her presence enveloping him in a gradual, tantalizing anticipation.
As she approached, her features emerged from the haze, becoming clearer and more defined. Ye Hua noticed dark spots dancing before his eyes, a result of his breath being involuntarily held. To control the uncontrollable chattering of his teeth, he clenched his jaw tight.
The scene unfolded before Ye Hua’s eyes, a spectacle that defied all reason. He blinked in disbelief, his eyes stinging as he tried to comprehend the extraordinary sight that stood before him. Though it wasn’t cold, he shivered and the hairs on the back of his neck stood end. The sound of his own breath seemed deafening in the silence that enveloped them. Ye Hua could hardly believe his ears when her familiar voice broke the stillness, carrying a hint of nostalgia. They came back to him, stirring memories that had been long buried. A whirlwind of emotions emotions, longing, confusion, and promise coursing through his veins. The world around him seemed to fade away as he whispered, his voice barely audible, “SuSu?”
The melancholy smile on her face was tinged with sadness, her eyes guarded and icy, lacking any hint of warmth in her chilly masquerade. As she spoke, her voice was as cold as the winter wind. A thin strip of white, silken material appeared over her eyes, adding to the intensity of her gaze.
She stood there, her presence demanding attention, as she coolly corrected, “Perhaps once I was Susu, but not anymore. I’m High Goddess Bai Qian of Qingqiu, and the time has come for me to take back what rightfully belongs to me.”
With her eyes hidden behind the silk, but her determination palpable. “I need your help,” she stated. “I want revenge, Baofu, and I need your help.”