Chapter 11: Mo Yiran Falls in Love

At the residence of Master Taihe, the moment Mo Yiran stepped into his room, the master inexplicably said, “Yiran, you’ve fallen for her!”

Mo Yiran smiled at the remark. “After all these years, nothing escapes your eyes, Master. How did you figure it out?”

“Ah, modern people aren’t wrong—love really does make one’s intelligence drop to zero. You’re quite sly, boy. I had even prepared a carriage for you to take her back, yet you flew back with her instead. The path up the mountain could be traversed in less than half an hour, but you took the longest route. You could have come straight to me once you reached the mountain, but because she said she was hungry, you completely ignored this old man. I prepared modern clothes for her in the cloakroom, and yet you told her to go native and pick those tightly wrapped garments instead. Ah, I’ve raised my disciple for so long, only to have him swayed by a girl who’s been here just one day—it’s just not worth it,” Master Taihe said dramatically, wiping away nonexistent tears and pounding his chest theatrically.

“Heh, Master, I just wanted to spend more time with her to see what she’s really like. Being with her feels very good and relaxed. She doesn’t cling to you like other girls might. She has no schemes, isn’t timid or fearful, but rather straightforward and indifferent to others’ opinions. Her smile is like the winter sun, always warm and comforting. Such a person is truly captivating,” Mo Yiran recalled Yuan Qian’er’s joyful expression from earlier today and couldn’t help but smile.

“Since that’s the case, let me ask you—are you concerned about the vast differences between her world and ours? The time and space she comes from is completely different: no emperors, no rigid rules, freedom to do as one pleases. She might cause trouble, do things that others find unbelievable but she deems normal. She could become the subject of slander throughout the entire capital. Can you accept all that? Even if the whole world opposes your being with her, will you hold firm to your original intention? You’ve only spent one day together—are you sure she’s the one you want?”

Mo Yiran pondered deeply before answering Master Taihe seriously, “Master, I trust my own heart. No matter how others see her, in my eyes she is extraordinary. I will always stay by her side, so she gets used to having me around. She can do whatever she likes without worry. If anything happens, I will protect her. I will never allow anyone to slander or harm her. Even if everyone opposes us, as long as she remains true to me, what does it matter if the world turns against us?”

“Good. Hearing this makes me feel at ease. You must promise me to treat her well. Even if she doesn’t like you, never force her,” Master Taihe said, having watched Yuan Qian’er grow up and truly considering her as his granddaughter. Naturally, he wished for her happiness.

Mo Yiran nodded. “Master, I understand this well.”

“Yes, it’s getting late. Rest now. Bring the girl over tomorrow—I need to help her form a contract with Xiaobai and also give you both some instructions.” With that, Master Taihe turned and entered his bedroom. Mo Yiran returned to his own room and lay down to rest.