Episode 10
As night fell, Cui Xingzhou sat alone in his dormitory, thinking over and over again about his indiscreet actions during the day, and a feeling of regret quietly grew.He realized that Liu Miantang was not a disposable object. How could her life and emotions be squandered so easily?Mammy's suggestion was like a wake-up call, forcing him to re-examine his decision. However, the balance in his heart was still wavering and he was unable to give a final answer.
Returning to that quiet space, Liu Miantang was looking into the mirror and arranging her hair. The tranquility and beauty made Cui Xingzhou's heart ripple.He took the comb and ran it through her hair gently, as if silently expressing his apology and cherishment.During the conversation, he weaved a lie about the dream to cover up his inner struggle, while testing Liu Miantang's vision for the future.Liu Miantang's answer was simple and sincere. Her world seemed to be complete with only Cui Xingzhou and the Jade Shao Porcelain Workshop. This satisfaction made Cui Xingzhou's heart heavier and made him determined not to let her life be determined by his own.Hesitant and dusty.
A plate with a dragonfly painted on it became a medium for emotional communication between the two.Cui Xingzhou composed a poem impromptu, and the lines revealed his yearning for and cherishing this peaceful life.Liu Miantang's appreciation was not only a love for the plate, but also recognition of Cui Xingzhou's talent. This tacit understanding made Cui Xingzhou's heart finally tilt towards the side that kept her.
However, the turmoil outside did not stop their inner peace.News of the Huaiyang King's wedding spread like the wind, and Zhao Quan's dissuasion was like pouring cold water on Cui Xingzhou, trying to wake up Cui Xingzhou, but he had made up his mind not to be moved by the outside world.On the other side, He Zhen's thoughts were withering like autumn leaves, and her infatuated love for the King of Huaiyang became an unbearable burden for her.Although Liu Miantang's gentle comfort failed to completely heal her heartache, it also made the friendship between them deeper.
The appearance of Lian Binlan added another layer to this complex network of relationships.Her calculations and planning made He Zhen's fate seem to have turned around, but it quickly fell into an even deeper valley.Although Cui Xingzhou's intervention prevented Lian Binlan from further actions, it also indirectly caused He Zhen's condition to worsen.Liu Miantang's worry and care are like a ray of sunshine in winter, trying to warm He Zhen's cold heart, but the real healing may still take time to flow slowly.
