Chapter 1138 Ordinary is a Blessing

On the river, peach leaves floated, one after another, drifting downstream with the current. Liu Liu, surprised, opened her mouth and asked the boatman outside, "Old man, may I ask if we've reached the peach blossom forest?"

"Yes, soon, it's not far ahead. Miss, why are you going to the peach blossom forest now? By the third month of spring next year, that peach blossom forest will be beautiful, and many people will visit there!"

The old boatman's honest words echoed.

Liu Liu smiled, a gentle breeze brushed past her ears, and suddenly she heard the sound of a flute.

This flute was entirely different from Nangong Yue's. The flute's melody carried fervent pain, the wild abandon of extreme love, yet it was also filled with deep longing.

Liu Liu's heart stirred. Could this be Lin Mo? She had heard from her mother that Lin Mo liked to play the flute. As she was lost in thought, she heard Cui'er's exclamation, "Eldest Miss is awake?!"

Liu Liu quickly lowered her head, looking at her sister in her arms. Her sister opened her eyes, a dreamy smile flickering at the corners of her lips, and softly said, "Sister, have I reached heaven? I can hear Lin Mo's flute. Lin Mo is playing the flute for me again. He loved to play the flute for me."

Liu Liu tightly clasped her sister's hand, memories of past affection flooding her heart. "Sister, if I told you that from now on, there will be no woman named Liu Si in this world, only Lin Mo's beloved woman, would you be willing? I will send you to Lin Mo's side, but in the eyes of the world, Liu Si will be dead. Would you regret this?"

Tears welled up in Liu Si's eyes. Her lips moved for a long time. She reached out her emaciated hand, touching Liu Liu's cheek. Her sister, her dearest and most loved sister since childhood, she was always so kind. Now she had come to save her. She knew that Liu Liu would not hesitate to sacrifice anything. She loved Lin Mo. She had done too much for others before, but she owed Lin Mo too much. This time, she wanted to compensate him, if he still wanted her.

"Liu'er, thank you. Sister is so happy. My little Liu'er has finally grown up," tears streamed from Liu Si's eyes. The flute music had stopped. Outside the boat, the old boatman called out heartily, "Miss, we have reached the peach blossom forest."

"Thank you, old man," Liu Liu signaled Cui'er to help Eldest Miss steady herself, then walked out of the cabin alone. On the bank of the peach blossom forest stood a solitary, slender figure. His handsome face was streaked with white at the temples, his eyes held deep longing, and he was oblivious to everything around him, gazing into the distance.

Liu Liu called out loudly towards the bank, "Sir, are you Lin Mo?"

The slender man was indeed Lin Mo, suffering the torment of longing. Hearing a woman on the boat call his name directly, he was stunned. After a moment, he cupped his fists and replied coldly, "I am Lin Mo. May I know who you are, young lady?"

"Do you still remember Liu Si?" Liu Liu stared intently into Lin Mo's eyes. She still had to consider whether Lin Mo had changed his mind or married someone else. If he had married someone else, she could only take her sister back to the Liu family, as long as it wasn't the Huang family.

Just then, a handsome and beautiful young lady appeared beside Lin Mo, speaking gently to him. Lin Mo nodded. Liu Liu's expression turned icy. She hadn't expected Lin Mo to have married someone else. Her heart filled with anger. What she saw was different from what she had imagined. Feeling indignant, her face turned cold as she turned to instruct the boatman behind her.

"Old man, bring the boat to the shore."

As the boat neared, Lin Mo finished speaking with the other woman and turned to look at Liu Liu. His eyes showed a flicker of excitement and deep sorrow as he asked, "Who are you?"

Liu Liu leaped onto the bank. Her figure flickered, and a shining treasure sword appeared in her hand as she swiftly moved towards Lin Mo. Lin Mo paused for a moment, sidestepped, and swept his jade flute horizontally, blocking Liu Liu's long sword. The woman who had been talking to Lin Mo had already jumped up in anger and shouted at Liu Liu.

"You crazy woman, why are you trying to stab my brother as soon as you appear?" Hearing the woman's words, Liu Liu twirled her sword, retracting the soft sword to her waist, and a faint smile flashed across her cold face. It seemed she had made a mistake. She didn't expect Liu Liu to lose her composure. It seemed everyone had weaknesses. She quickly cupped her fists and apologized to Lin Mo.

"I was too rash just now, please forgive me."

Lin Mo stared intently at the half-red birthmark on Liu Liu's face. Hope flickered in his eyes, and he said with trembling lips, "Is Si'er doing well?"

"Not well. From now on, there is no person named Liu Si in this world," Liu Liu shook her head. Unfortunately, before she could finish speaking, the man seemed to have gone mad. He swept his jade flute horizontally, causing fallen leaves to fly in the air. He roared, like a wounded leopard. He had always believed she would return, but he never imagined receiving this outcome.

Lin Mo's sister, seeing her brother's grief, ran over in tears and shouted at Liu Liu, "Why did you have to come and tell my brother? Hasn't my brother suffered enough over the years? Do you still want to rub salt in his wounds? Isn't it better to let him live with some illusions?"

Just then, the wind blew, and a gentle whisper was heard from the small boat, "Lin Mo, I'm here!"

Time froze at this moment. The man who had gone mad, holding his jade flute high, seemed incredulous. He turned and asked his sister, "Did you hear anything just now?"

His sister smiled happily, glad that her brother's efforts had finally brought him what he desired. Their parents would no longer have to worry about their brother. She nodded vigorously. "Sister Sisi is here, brother. She's here, what are you waiting for? Sister Sisi is on the boat!"

"She's here, she's here!" Lin Mo laughed, dancing with his long flute in the sunlight. Liu Liu couldn't help but deeply envy her sister. Her sister's persistence was indeed right. To have a man who truly devoted himself was the most beautiful thing in the world.

Lin Mo's figure flashed as he leaped into the boat cabin and exclaimed, "Si'er, what's wrong with you?"

"Lin Mo, I've gotten old. Will you still want me?" Liu Si's soft voice trembled with a hint of fear, a hint of apprehension. She was truly afraid that Lin Mo would turn and leave. She was no longer the beautiful and captivating Liu Si of before. Would he still want her?

Lin Mo's large hand reached out, swiftly catching her. He affectionately squeezed her cheek, "Silly girl, in my eyes, you will always be the little fairy we first met. No one can replace you." He picked her up, as light as a feather. From now on, he would take care of her and make sure she became beautiful again.

Liu Liu looked at the happy couple before her, tears welling in her eyes. She leaped onto the boat and waved to the shore, "Lin Mo, take good care of my sister. I will come to visit you. Be happy!"

"Alright, I promise you, I will take good care of her," Lin Mo waved, watching the departing boat. The small woman on the boat was as beautiful and moving as her sister. Liu Si nestled in Lin Mo's arms and sighed sweetly, "She will always be my dear and kind little sister."

"Yes, she is. Heaven will surely grant her happiness."

After settling her sister's affairs, although Liu Liu was happy that her sister had finally found happiness, a hint of melancholy arose in her heart. In truth, she also longed for a sincere love, but such readily attainable happiness seemed like a dream to her.

The imperial carriage swayed, and the clamor from the street reached her. Liu Liu lifted the curtain and looked out at the hawkers' cries and the haggling of customers. Everything was so ordinary. Looking at the couples walking hand in hand, she couldn't help but sigh, "Ordinariness is also a blessing."