Flowers bloom without worries

Chapter 197: Changes in Xiyue (2)

"You have been a hostage of the West Moon Kingdom." Although Lan Xi didn't understand why Xiao Chuhan would become a hostage of the West Moon Kingdom, she loved watching costume dramas when she was at home, and she had a little understanding of the meaning of a hostage, but she didn't expect Xiao Chuhan to have such a past.

Lan Xi couldn't help but feel a little more sympathetic towards Xiao Chuhan. She asked softly, "Then your life in Xiyue Country must have been very difficult, right?"

A trace of pain flashed across Xiao Chuhan's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "I was forced to be sent to Xiyue Country as a hostage. From the day I entered Xiyue Country, I deeply felt the malice of the people around me. The rich and powerful children of Xiyue Country often sneered at me, mocking me for being a poor and miserable person. At the palace banquet, they would deliberately pour wine on me, and they would laugh at my embarrassed appearance; when I walked, someone would deliberately stretch out his foot to trip me, so that I fell with dust all over my face."

"The servants in the palace were also extremely disrespectful to me, deliberately serving me rotten food. When I raised objections, I was insulted and pushed by the servants. In some cases, some people with ulterior motives even fabricated all kinds of false charges against me in an attempt to get me punished."

"I remember one time, I was taking a quiet walk in the palace garden, but was suddenly stopped by a group of rich and powerful children. They falsely accused me of stealing the palace's precious treasures and beat me up without explanation. I tried my best to defend myself, but they didn't listen at all. I was locked up and suffered the spit and abuse of everyone."

"Just when I felt desperate, the old king of Xiyue Kingdom learned about this. The old king personally investigated and found that it was just a malicious frame-up by those people just to embarrass me. The old king was furious and called those who framed me, severely reprimanded them, and announced in front of everyone that I was innocent."

"But fortunately, the old monarch had compassion on me. He was like a ray of light in the darkness, always protecting me and preventing me from getting hurt more seriously during the time I was a hostage in the West Moon Kingdom. He also allowed me to see the light in the darkness."

"As time went by, I finally returned to Chu and successfully ascended the throne. However, my gratitude to the old king of Xiyue has never faded. For many years, I have been wanting to repay him but have had no chance. Now, fate seems to have finally taken a turn for the better, and I must do my best to repay the kindness that was like a reborn parent to me. I want the world to know that I have never forgotten that kindness, and I will interpret the true meaning of gratitude with practical actions to repay the warm protection and selfless care that the old king once gave me."

Lan Xi looked at Xiao Chuhan, who looked lonely, and couldn't help but feel distressed. Lan Xi gently patted Xiao Chuhan's shoulder and said in a firm and gentle tone: "This time, I will accompany you on the journey to find the missing king of Xiyue Kingdom, and do my best to help Xiyue Kingdom overcome this difficulty. We will work together and fight together. No matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, I will always stand by your side and move forward with you."

Xiao Chuhan's eyes were slightly moist, and his heart was filled with emotion, but he knew very well that the journey was extremely difficult and full of unknown risks. He could not let Lan Xi accompany him to take risks, so he said softly: "You don't have to go with me. I will arrange for my confidants to place you in a safe place. Just wait for my return." However, Lan Xi's face suddenly became gloomy after hearing these words, and a look of displeasure appeared in her eyes.

"Xiao Chuhan, you actually think I'm that kind of immoral person? When you need help, would I choose to escape? If you think of me like this, then you have never really regarded me as a friend. You really disappoint me!" There was a hint of anger and disappointment in Lan Xi's voice.

Xiao Chuhan quickly explained: "Xier, everything I did was out of concern for your safety."

"Xiao Chuhan, you must remember that we are not only friends, but also comrades-in-arms. We must fight side by side this time."