Chapter 1499: Find the One Who Cherishes and Accompanies You

So, that call of "A yu" he asked for counted as a lingering thought he left for himself.

In the future, if there comes a moment when the heights he reaches feel unbearably cold, he can recall today.

After that, Xie Yu went alone to what’s said to be the most effective Goddess Temple in the capital.

Facing the divine statue, he made a wish—

"In this life, she and I are not fated to be together, but in the next life, perhaps God, you might have mercy and fulfill my wish?"

"If in the next life I still cannot be with her, then I wish for the life after that."

"I can wait. After all, they say it takes a thousand years of fate to become a couple. So, let’s take it slow."

As he spoke, he looked up at the divine statue, a gentle and relieved expression in his eyes.

Outside the temple, the ginkgo tree, much like a Xiangsi Tree, swayed in the wind.

Ten days later.

The weather was clear and pleasant; it was a good day for a journey, as Bai Zhi’er had predicted.

Xie Yu and Mo Yanchi boarded the large ship together.

Mo Yanchi reluctantly grasped Bai Zhi’er’s hand to say goodbye.

"Little apprentice, your senior brother just wouldn’t listen, and insisted that I accompany him back to Yan Country to stabilize the situation. Once the political affairs there settle, I’ll come back to see you. Whatever you want to eat, write to me, and I’ll bring it back for you."

Bai Zhi’er smiled sweetly, her light blue dress making her look like a clear, serene ripple.

"Master, don’t worry. I will definitely write to you."

She said this as she looked up at the bow of the ship where Xie Yu was leaning against the railing, watching her.

Mo Yanchi called out loudly, "Come down and say goodbye! Remember the etiquette I taught you!"

Xie Yu heard, but he only waved his hand towards Bai Zhi’er.

Bai Zhi’er gave Mo Yanchi a sweet smile, "Master, we’re all family in our sect, let’s skip the formalities. I have something for you to give to Xie Yu."

Saying this, she took a brocade pouch from her sleeve.

Mo Yanchi accepted it and boarded the ship.

Today, Feng Fuce did not come. Bai Zhi’er, accompanied by a few guards, saw them off alone.

She waved her arm until the ship sailed far away.

Until, Xie Yu could no longer see her figure.

"Here you go," Mo Yanchi handed over the brocade pouch, "It’s from the little apprentice."

Xie Yu was momentarily stunned.

He didn’t want to say goodbye to Bai Zhi’er face-to-face, worrying he’d be unwilling to leave her, and might impulsively take her back to Yan Country, which wouldn’t be good.

Xie Yu hadn’t expected Bai Zhi’er to prepare something for him alone.

He eagerly opened the brocade pouch.

Inside, there was just a slip of paper and a ginkgo leaf.

On the paper, in Bai Zhi’er’s graceful handwriting—

"A yu, your journey is still long, you will become an emperor remembered for all ages. The sadness you feel today will mean nothing compared to the achievements you will accomplish. I wish for you to find one who cherishes and accompanies you."

He picked up the ginkgo leaf.

Suddenly, he recalled the prosperous ginkgo tree outside the Goddess Temple.

Could it be...

Suddenly realizing something, Xie Yu sprinted full speed towards the stern of the ship.

Even though he could no longer see the dock, he still shouted at the top of his lungs, "I understand! I will remember your instructions in my heart!"

Being a good emperor was the vow he made in his heart for Bai Zhi’er starting from now.

At this moment, Bai Zhi’er had already left the dock, rounding the corner.

Feng Fuce’s carriage was parked there.

He respectfully allowed Bai Zhi’er to say goodbye to Xie Yu, even as he held back his jealousy.

Bai Zhi’er got into the carriage; he held her hand.

"Did you tell him that the Goddess Temple actually worships you?" he asked.

Bai Zhi’er burst into laughter, "No, but I think he’s smart enough to figure it out."