Chapter 1443: Blue Robe, Plain Skirt
Inside the Ruler Divine Temple, Sui Gujin and Ye Guan stared at each other. Sui Gujin no longer wore the calm and composed expression she had before. Her beautiful eyes now reflected confusion and shock.
Seeing that, Ye Guan smiled and said, "The trap was so seamless and perfect. Are you wondering how I managed to figure it out?"
Sui Gujin nodded.
Ye Guan said, "Because you're too brilliant."
Sui Gujin stared at him, puzzled.
Ye Guan smiled faintly and said, "Along my journey, I've rarely admired anyone, but I admire you, especially after reading 'Ten Policies to Benefit the People,' which you wrote for Mu Shuo to govern the Guanxuan Universe.
"That was when I truly understood how much I still lacked. Later on, when you helped me govern the Guanxuan Universe, and the things you did in the Academy... you truly impressed me."
A spark of excitement lit up in Ye Guan's eyes, and his expression became animated, revealing a childlike joy. "And do you know what it feels like to be around you? I once said that I liked looking into your eyes, but actually... I was also afraid of them.
"Because your eyes are full of wisdom, and they can see through the innocent facade I put on, the shameful motives underneath, and even the secrets buried deep inside me."
Looking at him behaving so excitedly like a child, a faint ripple stirred in the depths of Sui Gujin's heart for the first time.
Ye Guan smiled. "You're so smart and so... powerful. Why would someone like you choose me? Why would you do that? Compared to you, my Order is still immature. How could someone immature ever catch your eye?
"As for my aunt, who created the Qingxuan Sword and the mysterious spacetime within the pagoda, I know you admire her. But me? Ye Guan?