Romancing the Son of Heaven

Stratagem 39: Comfort the One You Love! (2)

Jing He might not be feeling like he was doing much but actually, Qiu Ling indeed felt very comforted. Anyway, Jing He seldom took the initiative. In fact, it might not be wrong to say that he never did. But right now, even though it still couldn't be said that he had done much other than taking his hand for a short moment, he had still gone ahead and hugged him back when he asked him to comfort him. That was definitely a win.

To him, that past was from a long time ago. Yes, it made him sad to think about it but he knew it couldn't be changed anymore. Now, he could only look forward to the future.

He had lost one family but he could get another one, a family that would be created with the person in his arms. He was sure of that. So yes, just being hugged by Jing He reassured him that he would indeed have a future. What a comforting thought that was!

Qiu Ling held him quietly for a moment before he turned his head, his lips seeming to inadvertently brush over Jing He's cheek. In fact, there was absolutely nothing inadvertent about it. He was so close. And right now, Jing He seemed more than willing to take a step toward. Shouldn't he take a bit of advantage of that? Anyway, it wasn't like he hadn't done this before.

Jing He felt a soft touch and couldn't help but freeze in Qiu Ling's arms. Even though he should know better, he was still surprised. And yet, he continued to hold onto him. Only his fingers curled slightly, grasping at the dark fabric of Qiu Ling's robe, betraying the desperation in his heart.

He closed his eyes, trying not to let Qiu Ling realize what kind of agitated state he was in. He deliberately slowed down his breath so as to not give himself away. He couldn't do anything about his heartbeat though. Surely, Qiu Ling would notice. They were this close together after all.

Qiu Ling indeed noticed that something was different. He was sticking close to Jing He and after six years of getting along with each other, he had a certain understanding of him. Naturally, he expected the situation to cause some kind of reaction. The small details that Jing He tried to cover up, he noticed them clearly. But of course, he didn't mind.

He smiled to himself and then pulled back a little, his happiness obvious in his gaze when he looked at Jing He. "Thank you. I do feel better already."

Jing He slowly opened his eyes and looked at him, not sure what to say. Did he indeed feel better? He could hardly imagine it. He hadn't done much after all. He thought for a moment and then tried to find the right words to reassure him further. "What happened ... it can't be undone. But even though the soul-devouring dagger has that kind of effect, I'm sure that Heaven isn't blind. Good people will have a way out."

Qiu Ling faintly tilted his head. To be honest, he didn't believe in that but hearing it come from Jing He's lips, he still nodded. "You know, maybe you're right. Even if a regular reincarnation can't be done, maybe there's still something that will happen in the High Heavens. Anyway, who knows what is going on in the supreme ruler's mind? Surely, if there is somebody who can save a person, it's him."

Jing He nodded. He had always loved the stories of the supreme ruler and his lover, not doubting a word. Hearing something like this, he naturally agreed.

Qiu Ling tilted his head, once again reaching up and brushing a strand of Jing He's hair back that had fallen to the front. "Time and time again, you will talk about him like this. You really must have a high opinion of him."

It wasn't like they hadn't talked about this before but it was still a bit inexplicable to Qiu Ling. Anyway, no matter how many stories had been passed down, it was still something that had happened in the far past. And no matter what, the supreme ruler was still the one who had cursed all of the immortal races.