You wouldn't need to calculate anything.” He studied Yuu more closely now. “You would work indoors. No heavy lifting. And weekends, the guest wing requires additional hands to manage correspondence and storage. It can be arranged.” @sunmoonsign

grandly. He simply let the weight of it sit quietly between them. “If you aren't comfortable with numbers, that is not a problem. The palace archives require evening attendants to organize scrolls returned late from council sessions. It is structured work. Predictable. +

the Yuan Kingdom and speak without trembling.” Li Jun's eyes softened just a fraction. “If I remember you as the ‘Megane-guy,’ then it won't be because you lack a name.” He leaned just slightly closer, almost teasing now, “is far more difficult to forget.” @sunmoonsign

Li Jun’s expression grew thoughtful. “I don't waste memory easily.” He stepped slightly to the side, so the lantern light caught his glasses instead — reflecting faintly. “You see yourself as ordinary.” His voice lowered, gentle but precise. “Yet you stand before a noble of +

hand. “Yes. I was born this way.” His tone was calm, without pride or false modesty. “And yes, I use it. In a palace, beauty is not decoration. It is currency. It is shield. It is blade.” The faintest curve of a smile touched his lips. When he mentioned wasting his memory, -

“Why do you wish to take on more burden? " @sunmoonsign

He stepped a little closer, lowering his voice so it wouldn’t carry. “However… if your circumstances are pressing, I can arrange something within the administrative halls of the Yuan court. Copying documents. Organizing records. It is quiet work, but stable. +

a long moment. “But you,” he added, voice lower now, almost intimate, “stand in the shadow and still choose to speak honestly.” The faint smile, “If we cross paths again, I will ask for your name, and if we don't… I suspect I will remember you.” @sunmoonsign

remembered. They cling to names and titles as if they were lifelines.” His eyes softened — only slightly. “Not special. I am merely placed where the light falls most often. Anyone would look extraordinary beneath constant attention.” He studied him for +

siluetnya perlahan ditelan cahaya lentera dan bayangan malam yang panjang.

terukir di bibirnya, senyum yang tak pernah benar-benar mencapai mata. “Bintang-bintang itu tak pernah jatuh,” bisiknya lirih. “Namun manusia… selalu punya kemungkinan untuk runtuh.” Dengan itu, ia kembali melangkah menuju paviliunnya,

Ia adalah perhiasan yang dipajang indah, dihormati sekaligus terkurung. Angin malam berhembus sedikit lebih kencang, membuat lengan jubahnya berkibar. Lentera-lentera di depan bergetar halus, nyaris padam sebelum kembali stabil. Li Jun menurunkan pandangannya. Senyum tipis +

berubah menjadi sendu. “Langit begitu luas…” gumamnya pelan, hampir tak terdengar. Di dalam istana yang megah ini, ia memiliki segalanya—kekayaan, kehormatan, kedudukan. Namun setiap bintang di atas sana terasa lebih bebas daripada dirinya.

dengan aroma dupa yang belum sepenuhnya padam. Li Jun mengangkat wajahnya perlahan. Langit membentang luas di atasnya, gelap pekat namun hidup oleh taburan bintang. Seakan-akan ribuan mata kecil mengawasi dunia fana dengan diam. Untuk sesaat, sorot matanya yang biasanya tenang

lentera emas berukir naga. Cahaya temaramnya bergoyang lembut tertiup angin malam, memantulkan bayangan Li Jun yang panjang di sepanjang koridor merah berhias pilar-pilar tinggi. Udara malam terasa sejuk. Wewangian bunga plum dari taman kekaisaran menyelinap tipis, bercampur

Li Jun melangkah dengan tenang menuju paviliun istananya. Jubah sutranya yang panjang menyapu lantai batu giok, setiap langkahnya terukur, anggun namun menyiratkan beban yang tak terlihat. Dua orang dayang berjalan beberapa langkah di depannya, masing-masing menggenggam +

light catching the bluish strands of his hair. “As for who I am…” His voice lowered just a fraction. “I am Li Jun.” There was no arrogance in the statement, only quiet certainty. “So tell me,” he finished smoothly, “should I remember your name?” @sunmoonsign

His sleeve fell gracefully as he folded his hands before him. “But curiosity doesn't bow to rank.” His eyes settled fully on the person— “Names are always important. They tell me whether I should remember someone… or forget them.” He tilted his head slightly, the lantern +

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