Chapter 333 - 208: Irresistible Feelings (2)_2
Xiao Song realized his lapse in composure, turned his head away, and quickly gathered his emotions, "Chai Xuanyi holds no official position, yet he is said to write splendid calligraphy and is quite capable of composing verses. It was he who was ambushed this time. Unfortunately, he fell down the slope and struck the back of his head against a rock. The injury was severe; he was in a coma for four days before he awoke. Tragically, the Imperial Physician has diagnosed him with memory loss."
Away from the enveloping presence of Xiao Song’s breath, Ran Yan let out a sigh of relief and nodded to show she was listening to his words.
Xiao Song sat upright and ceased speaking further. He always felt that although there was a certain atmosphere forming between them, Ran Yan always seemed to be evading it.
Given Ran Yan’s forthright nature, she shouldn’t be the type to enjoy playing coy. Xiao Song could clearly feel that she was fond of him, but this fondness wasn’t enough for her to willingly entrust her life to him. It seemed as if something was always lacking... But what exactly was that missing element?
Silence filled the carriage. Not long after they had passed East Market, Xiao Song heard a series of rapid hoofbeats outside. He lifted the curtain slightly and saw someone on horseback, braving the wind and snow, chasing after the carriage he was in.
Horseback was naturally faster than the carriage, and in the blink of an eye, the rider was less than two zhang away, "Assistant Minister Xiao!"
"Stop the carriage," Xiao Song ordered.
The carriage slowed down and stopped at the side, and the messenger approached on his horse, dismounting by the window, bowing and saying, "Assistant Minister Xiao, Mr. Chai has remembered some things!"