Getting married is nothing special! If it weren’t for that inexplicable time travel and the damned fate-breaking incident, I would have been a happy married woman, enjoying my carefree days with my Mu Zixu in the modern world. I wouldn’t have met this stinky peach blossom, fire-breathing dragon, and big pig head, and wouldn’t have suffered so much here.
Men are no good, except for my Mu Zixu! Only a blind person would think he likes me. We’re just friends; does he think I’m desperate for his affection? At most, we’ll go our separate ways in the future and have nothing to do with each other.
Xi Linyan stood at the windward side, a white robe serene and ethereal, his blue silk robe corners blown by the wind, drifting aimlessly, his gaze directly facing my departing direction, his handsome eyebrows slightly furrowed, with an unresolvable melancholy and weariness between his brows.
“Young Master, you…?” Wuying didn’t understand why, when they clearly cared for each other, they both insisted on pretending to be indifferent.
Xi Linyan withdrew his gaze, his face cold and pale, speaking with a melancholic tenderness: “Before she clearly understands her true feelings, I don’t want to influence her decision! Moreover, we have more important matters unresolved. Forcibly keeping her would only increase her danger. Right now, I simply can’t protect her properly!”
At that time, I had no idea that although he hadn’t taken the memory-erasing poison, he had been poisoned with something even deeper. He hadn’t lost his memory, but had lost all his martial arts! Therefore, he had to calmly face all potential dangers around him.
Leaving Ci Fei Fortress, I realized that the world was truly vast with no place for me. For a moment, I didn’t know where to go! Then, I saw Meiying, dressed in black, standing at the corner, accompanied by a lonely shadow, looking unexpectedly desolate. It was as if he had anticipated my arrival and deliberately waited there.
We tacitly didn’t speak.
The moment he saw me, he turned around, and I silently followed behind him. He didn’t say where he was going, and I didn’t ask. Now, he was undoubtedly my last lifeline. I was determined to stick with him to the ends of the earth!
I’ll translate the text into English:
I glanced up at him, knowing he would protect me from behind, which instantly made me feel more relaxed and no longer afraid. Following his instructions, I gradually loosened the reins, and the horse indeed slowed down. The horses behind caught up, and in the moment of passing, a large hand reached out, encircling my waist and lifting me from one horse to another in a seamless, unhesitating motion.
After finally calming down, I felt slightly embarrassed and turned to Mei Ying, saying, “Thank you!”
Mei Ying lowered his head and returned his gaze to the path ahead. After a moment of silence, I couldn’t help but ask, “Mei Ying, where are we going?”
“Yan Yu Lou!” Three concise words, not a single unnecessary word! I sweated profusely… This guy was truly economical with his words!
Yan Yu Lou was built among mountain peaks, in a secluded valley, with a remote location and tranquil environment. Multiple barriers were set at the entrance, and the path into the valley was like navigating a maze, demonstrating the organization’s meticulousness and secrecy!
“This subordinate pays respects to the Young Master!” Suddenly, a blue-robed woman jumped out from among the mountain stones halfway through our journey. With a plain face and a long sword in hand, she immediately knelt and paid her respects to Mei Ying, extremely deferential.
Her greeting reminded me of Mei Ying’s identity as the Young Master. I stepped out from behind Mei Ying and smiled softly at the kneeling blue-robed woman, greeting her, “Hello, sister!”
Is the young lady doubting Yuan Ye’s abilities? How truly heartbreaking!” the white-clad young man said.
“Haha…” I finally couldn’t help but burst out laughing, and after a while, I stopped and playfully winked at him, saying, “Listen carefully, tonight I want to eat lotus flower clams, mushroom duck feet, stir-fried fresh scallops, and live carp…”
I deliberately listed a bunch of dishes from the full Manchu feast, but surprisingly, the guy didn’t even furrow his brow, and directly slapped his chest, saying, “No problem, I guarantee you’ll be satisfied, okay?”
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Drunk in Shadows, Flowers Intoxicated (4)
“Is it really possible?” I repeated uncertainly, knowing that while most restaurants could make these dishes, they wouldn’t taste the same.
I wondered if it was because of ancient seasonings – I could never recapture the original flavor.
“Of course!” He imitated my gesture, lightly blinking twice, with increasing confidence and pride in his expression. His white clothes were like snow, untouched by dust.
“Okay, I’ll trust you this time!” I raised my eyebrows and smiled, reaching out my hand. Yuan Ye also instinctively reached out to high-five me in mid-air.
“If there’s nothing else, let’s go inside,” Mei Ying’s cold voice suddenly interrupted our conversation.
I and Yuan Ye stuck out our tongues at each other, making faces, and then followed him into the flower forest…
“It’s so beautiful here!” I looked around and couldn’t help but exclaim.
Yuan Ye immediately turned his head and said, “If Xin’er likes it, you can stay here long-term!”
“Xin’er?” I immediately glared at him unhappily, “It seems we’re not close enough for that!”
Bingxi, you seem to be meddling too much!” Meiying said displeased.
Bingxi calmly responded: “Yes, I overstepped. I just wanted to remind the young master that as an assassin, one cannot develop emotions, otherwise, the one in danger will not be just you!
Meiying coldly said: “You’re overthinking it. I don’t like anyone! She is just an object I’m tasked to protect. I’m very clear about this!”
“The best thing is for the young master to be clear in his heart. I do not want the young master to ruin the Yan Yu Tower that you have worked so hard to build for a woman,” Bingxi’s words were sharp, completely unlike her daytime deference.
“Enough, I will handle my own affairs. I don’t need you to teach me what to do!” Meiying interrupted her in a low voice, seemingly suppressing his anger.
“I’m sorry, I was wrong!” Bingxi apologized reluctantly.
“Alright, I’m going back. You go check on her and prepare an extra blanket for her. The valley is much colder at night than outside. She doesn’t sleep well, so don’t let her catch a cold!”
“Yes!” Probably considering Meiying’s anger, Bingxi did not say anything more.
After Meiying’s figure disappeared around the corner, Bingxi’s gaze suddenly turned towards where I was, coldly saying: “Come down, I know you’re there!”
I was so startled I almost fell off the roof, steadied myself, and then gracefully jumped down, laughing awkwardly: “Well, let me first clarify, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop!”
Here’s the edited version of the article:
“Young Master, did something happen in the building that made you urgently summon us back?” A crisp voice came from a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. Looking closely at her features, her eyebrows were like willow leaves, her eyes like autumn waves. A blue dress trailing on the ground, her cherry lips opening and closing with warmth, her breath delicate as an orchid.
“Indeed, Ying, it’s rare to see you so anxious. What’s going on?” The next voice came from a tall, handsome man, whose face was not visible.
“Xuan, Qian Yi, let me explain!” Bing Xi spoke up first: “Yan Yu Lou is fine, nothing has happened. The Young Master summoned you back because of a woman!”
“A woman? Xi, what are you saying?” Another woman’s charming voice rang out. I then noticed a girl lounging on a nearby green wooden chair, with curved eyebrows and sparkling eyes.
