Moon frost snow

Chapter 195 Persuasion

"She is extremely fragile and confused right now. What she needs most is not to be forced, but to have some space to calm herself down and sort out her thoughts."

Gu Mingbai looked up at the direction He Yue left, with a hint of worry in his eyes. "If you forcefully chase her at this time and continue to demand an answer from her, or try to change her mind, it will only backfire."

"She might be pushed further away from you and might even make some more impulsive decisions."

He turned to look at Gu Wenzhi, his eyes becoming gentle yet firm. "Let her calm down first. Then your father and your eldest brother will help you persuade her."

"Your elder brother has always been calm and rational, and what he said makes sense. Father, as the ruler of a country, if the two of us come forward together, Ah Yue might be more receptive."

"After all, Ah Yue is a sensible child. She will understand your painstaking efforts."

After hearing what Gu Mingbai said, Gu Wenzhi's heart, which had been tightly clenched, felt as if it was gently soothed by a gentle hand.

It was as if a violent storm in my heart gradually subsided, easing the tension and worry that had been filling my heart.

He lowered his head slightly and began to think carefully about what Gu Mingbai said.

He knew very well that Ah Yue's current situation was like that of a wounded deer, extremely fragile and sensitive, and any slight disturbance could frighten her even more.

I was just thinking about not letting her leave, but I ignored her real inner needs at the moment.

Now that I think about it, my impulsive behavior just now was really inappropriate.

He raised his head, his eyes less panicked than before, and he gradually agreed that what Gu Mingbai said was indeed very reasonable.

In this situation, what A Yue needs is time and space to lick her wounds alone and digest the painful memories that suddenly come back.

To re-examine their relationship and the direction of her own life.

If I intervene forcibly, it will only make the situation worse and may even push A Yue further away.

So, Gu Wenzhi looked at Gu Wenbo and Gu Mingbai with his eyes full of gratitude.

He bowed deeply to them respectfully and said in a sincere and solemn tone, "Thank you, Father, and thank you, Big Brother."

The next day, sunlight shone through the mottled leaves onto the ground, forming patterns of light and shadow.

Gu Wenbo walked to He Yue's residence with steady steps.

He had Gu Wenzhi's instructions in his heart, as well as his own concern and understanding for He Yue.

At this time, He Yue was concentrating on preparing medicine in the house. The room was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance, and various herbs, medicine jars and exquisite medical utensils were placed on the table.

Her slender fingers skillfully grasped the herbs and carefully mixed them according to the proportions. She frowned from time to time, as if she was thinking about something.

Hearing some noise outside, He Yue looked up and saw Gu Wenbo coming. She was stunned at first, then a polite smile appeared on her face.

She gently put down the medicine in her hand, wiped her hands with a handkerchief, and then respectfully invited Gu Wenbo to come in and sit down.

"Your Highness, please come in and sit down." He Yue's voice was soft and gentle, with a unique affinity.

Gu Wenbo walked into the house and looked around at the simple and tidy layout.

He Yue hurriedly poured him a glass of water. The clear water slowly poured into the cup, like a lively piece of music.

Then, she took out some exquisite snacks from the food box beside her and placed them in front of Gu Wenbo.

"Your Highness, please try this snack. I made it myself." He Yue's eyes were filled with sincerity and enthusiasm.

Gu Wenbo sat there, looking at He Yue with concern and confusion in his eyes.

The sunlight came in through the window, shining on his shoulders and illuminating his calm and gentle face.

"Didn't the emperor assign you a few palace maids? Why are you doing the work yourself, but they neglect you?" Gu Wenbo's voice was low and steady, echoing in the small room.

He knew very well that although most of the palace maids were well-trained, there were still times when they would bully others or be lazy and negligent, especially for a woman like He Yue who came to the palace suddenly and had a special identity.

When He Yue heard what Gu Wenbo said, she hurriedly shook her head, and her black hair swayed slightly with her movements.

Her eyes were clear and sincere, and she quickly explained, "No, I didn't let them help me."

He Yue's tone was very firm; she didn't want Gu Wenbo to have any misunderstandings.

She has always been independent and used to relying on her own abilities to do things.

In her opinion, things like dispensing medicine are something she is good at and is very personal. She would rather do it herself than delegate it to others.

After both of them were silent for a while, the air in the room seemed to freeze, with only a faint scent of medicine floating in the air.

This silence was like an invisible force, suppressing each other's thoughts.

After a long moment, He Yue was the first to break the silence. She took a deep breath, as if mustering up a great deal of courage, and spoke first, "Your Highness, I heard from His Majesty that your biological mother was called A Yan. Do you remember her? What kind of person was she?"

There was a hint of curiosity in He Yue's eyes, and it seemed that there was some unspeakable purpose hidden.

Gu Wenbo really didn't expect He Yue to ask him so directly about his mother.

In this palace, although everyone lives under the same roof, many private matters, especially sensitive topics such as one's biological mother, are often kept secret.

He never expected that his father would tell He Yue about this matter.

In his perception, this is the softest and most private part of his heart, like a precious treasure hidden in a treasure box that is not easily shown to others.

However, when he looked at He Yue's face that looked very similar to his mother, a strange feeling suddenly surged in his heart, as if there was an invisible force guiding everything, making him feel that everything was reasonable.

The charm between He Yue's eyebrows and eyes, and her soft outline, always reminded Gu Wenbo of his mother.

He just looked at He Yue's face quietly, his thoughts as if swept by a gust of wind, drifting involuntarily back to his childhood.

All those little details about his mother unfolded slowly in his mind like scenes from a movie.

At that time, my mother always wore elegant clothes, with her soft hair gently tied up. When she smiled, her eyes were like crescent moons, full of endless tenderness.

Every night when he was afraid of the darkness, his mother would hold him tightly in her arms and hum ancient songs softly. That warm embrace made him feel safe.