After hearing Bing Xi’s words, the woman immediately stood up, casting a puzzled look towards the mysterious figure.
“Xi, look how you’ve scared Butterfly!” Yuan Ye stood casually with crossed arms, leaning against a pillar.
So these three were Bing Xuan, Qian Yi, and Lian Butterfly that Bing Xi had mentioned yesterday. I didn’t expect Yan Yu Lou to be filled with such handsome men and beautiful women…
Bing Xi rolled her eyes at Yuan Ye, retorting sarcastically: “That’s just the fact, I didn’t say anything wrong!” It seemed this girl had quite a deep prejudice against me. I really didn’t understand what I’d done to offend her!
Everyone’s gaze immediately focused on me, with surprise, confusion, and anger. “What are you doing here?” Bing Xi glared at me sharply and demanded.
I blinked innocently, pretending to be confused as I looked at her, and said, “Miss Bing Xi, why are you always so unfriendly to me? I didn’t steal your man, so why do you keep targeting me? I’m here because I have something to discuss with your young master!”
“What could you possibly want?” Bing Xi looked me up and down suspiciously, her tone full of disdain.
I laughed lightly and unconcernedly, “Sorry, this seems to have nothing to do with you, Miss Bing Xi.”
“Then can Ran’er tell me?” Yuan Ye was already clinging to me like a koala as he spoke. I instinctively stepped back, accidentally stepping on someone’s foot. I quickly turned to apologize, “I’m sorry!”
When I looked up, I met a pair of bright, beautiful eyes. Her pupils sparkled, filled with curiosity.
“Are you the girl the young master brought back?”
I confidently acknowledged, “Yes! My name is Fei Xin Ran. Please take care of me!”
“Hello, I’m Bing Xuan,” the beautiful woman smiled.
“Sister, why are you being so nice to her! It’s because of her that the young master has been so cold to Die!” Bing Xi rushed forward, pulling Bing Xuan back.
Bing Xuan quickly interrupted, “Xia, do not be disrespectful to the young master’s guest! Since Miss Fei has something to discuss with the young master, let’s leave.”
“Sister!” Bing Xi protested.
“Don’t make the young master angry,” Bing Xuan reminded her.
Bing Xi glared at me before reluctantly following her sister out. Yuan Ye and the man called Qian Yu followed. Only the woman called Lian Die remained seated, staring directly at me.
The Phantom finally couldn’t bear the compromise and said: “If you have the ability to leave this Valley of Silence, then I will tell you the truth!”
The Valley of Silence? The name is quite fitting. I immediately released my claws… no, I mean my jade hand, looking at him excitedly: “Do we have a deal?”
The truth? What is the truth? I must know!!!
Probably seeing how pleased with myself I was, the Phantom immediately added, “Remember, you cannot ask anyone for help, otherwise, today’s agreement will be null and void!”
“I know!” I curled my lips disdainfully, unsatisfied with his suspicious gaze. Just navigating a maze—would Fei Xin Ran need help from others? How ridiculous…
But after wandering in the peach blossom forest for half a day, I realized how boastful I had been. I couldn’t even break through a peach blossom formation, let alone the various mechanisms ahead. Getting lost would be the least of my problems—I might even lose my life.
Lying desolately under a peach blossom tree, fallen petals scattered across my eyes, nose, and lips, bringing a penetrating fragrance, gradually leading me into a dream.
In the dream, a blurry figure appeared, with a weathered yet familiar voice floating in my ears, “Child, go find him, go find him! He’s in danger and needs you now. If you miss this chance, you’ll never have another opportunity to go back!”
I remembered this voice—the person who brought me from the wedding scene. Even after ten years, I still clearly remembered his voice. “Who are you? Why did you bring me here? What is going on? Tell me, tell me!” I hysterically shouted in the dream, seeing only his shadow moving further and further away…
“Leave here, and you’ll find the answers.”
“But how can I leave?”
“Close your eyes, and your feelings will tell you how to walk…”
I awoke from the dream, his words still echoing. He said “he’s in danger” – did he mean Bei Ting Zi Han? I jumped up in shock, with only one belief: that way leads out, and no one can harm my Mu Zi Xu.
Following his words, I closed my eyes, thinking of nothing, walking with single-minded determination. Although I occasionally stumbled on stones and wooden stakes, when I opened my eyes, I found myself outside the Valley of Silence.
Then I saw the Phantom, who was leaning against a large rock at the valley’s exit, eyes closed, as if he had long anticipated my escape!
“Take me to find him,” I said, staring at him intently.
The Phantom slowly opened his eyes, his expression calm, showing no surprise at my request.
“Take me to find Bei Ting Zi Han!” I repeated.
A slight surprise flickered in his eyes, but quickly returned to calm. He nodded silently, the wind lifting his black hair, walking steadily ahead…
Yan Yu Lou, worthy of having the world’s top intelligence network, found Bei Ting Zi Han’s location in just one day.
Meeting Bei Ting Zi Han was at the edge city leading to the Wei Chen Nation. Another girl was beside him, undoubtedly his runaway wife, the Princess of Wei Chen, Yue Bing Wei – a woman remarkably similar to Nan Gong Xin Xue.
At first glance, I felt an inexplicable familiarity.
It wasn’t just her beautiful face, but especially her eyes – a pair of lively, water-green eyes, clear as emeralds.
I pulled at the corners of my mouth and said with a wry smile: “Let me tell you a story, a story called ‘Past Life and Present Life’!”
“Many years later, in some place, there lived a pair of young lovers, the man gentle and handsome, the woman bright and carefree. Their love might not have been passionate, but it was tender and affectionate. Just when they thought they would get married, an unexpected event occurred that surprised everyone…”
After finally narrating the story roughly, I looked up at him with some difficulty: “I know my story might seem absurd, but I want to tell you that this is a true story, because I am the woman in this story…”
Bei Ting Zi Han calmly interrupted me: “And I am the past life you’re looking for, right?”
I was slightly stunned, then nodded lightly, looking at him uncertainly: “Does your reaction mean you believe my story?”
He stared at me intently, saying coldly: “What difference does believing or not believing make?”
I lowered my eyes sadly, speaking softly: “I no longer expect to return to Xu’s side. I just don’t want anyone to harm him, even his past life!”
“You’re saying someone will harm me?
“Bei Ting Zi Han slightly furrowed his brow, his expression turning ugly, and coldly laughed: “Ha, even if that’s the case, what good would it do for you to stay by my side? Would I, Bei Ting Zi Han, need protection from a woman?”
“That’s not what I meant!” I hurriedly explained: “I just…”
“Just what?” Bei Ting Zi Han impatiently interrupted: “Even if I truly am Mu Zi Xu’s past life, in this lifetime, I am myself. I am Bei Ting Zi Han. I don’t need anyone’s protection, especially not from a woman who still has someone else in her heart. Leave—”
“Don’t be like this. I just want to watch over you, to make sure you’re safe. Let me stay by your side, okay?” I kept shaking my head, pleading.
“You’re wrong!” Bei Ting Zi Han’s mouth curved with a hint of mockery, coldly saying: “You just want to ensure your Mu Zi Xu is safe. What does that have to do with me?”
“But, you are Xu!” I persistently insisted.
