Finally, I made up my mind and looked up to say: “Please send me back” – even if he has forgotten me, I want to return to his side. Even if I can only watch him, I am willing…
…
In this world, there are those who are passionately in love.
What? He, he… he called me Fei Xin Ran?
I suppressed my inner excitement, trembling as I asked, “You, you just called me what?”
Xi Lin Yan glared at me impatiently, “You dead woman, all you know is slacking off. Sleeping in a tree during broad daylight, Xiyue Fortress will collapse with a housekeeper like you!”
“You remember me, you really remember me!” I rushed up and excitedly hugged him; that damned voice had actually deceived me again.
Xi Lin Yan’s expression softened, he rubbed my hair, half doting and half reproachful, “Silly girl, I was poisoned and injured, not brain-damaged. How could I possibly forget you!”
I contentedly nestled in his embrace, playing with a strand of hair on his forehead, “As long as you’re safe, I’ll accept any punishment!”
“This is what you said!” Xi Lin Yan revealed a triumphant smile, “Then I’ll punish you by marrying me and rebuilding Xiyue Fortress together!”
“Okay!” I smiled and winked at him, sweetly agreeing.
Xi Lin Yan pointed his index finger at my nose, laughing, “Shameless woman, agreeing so readily. Tell me, have you been coveting me for a long time?”
I playfully stuck out my tongue, “Yes, yes! I’ve been coveting you for ten years. Is Young Master Xi Lin satisfied with this answer?”
“Hahaha—” Xi Lin Yan laughed heartily, “Did I tell you that from the first time we met, when you slapped me, I had already decided you would be my bride in this lifetime?”
“No, but I know now!”
Xi Lin Yan smiled mischievously, leaning close, “So, considering my deep love for you, is there a special reward?”
“Of course…” I smiled extremely gently. Just as he happily pointed to his cheek, indicating I should kiss him, I suddenly pulled away and slowly said the second half, “No!”
My movement was quick, but Xi Lin Yan was even faster. Before I could fully leave his embrace, he pulled me close, saying with a bad smile, “Since you won’t give it, I’ll take it myself!”
Then, he gently lowered his head, his soft lips covering mine. I didn’t struggle, but obediently closed my eyes, enjoying the wonderful sensation, lips and tongues intertwining, boundless passion…
Fate, No One Can Escape (1)
The afternoon breeze blew exceptionally comfortably. Just as I stepped out of the courtyard gate, I suddenly heard Xi Lin Yan’s voice behind me, laden with suppressed anger, “Dead woman, where are you trying to go this time?”
I awkwardly turned around, smiling apologetically, “Hehe, I’m just going for a casual walk, I’ll be right back!”
“Is that so?” Xi Lin Yan’s sharp gaze fell directly behind me, clearly not believing me, “A casual walk requires such a large luggage?”
I stubbornly insisted, “This, this, I’m telling you, this isn’t luggage, it’s just something I’m taking to pay respects to everyone. Really, I swear I have no intention of running away!”
“Did I say you were running away?” Xi Lin Yan’s beautiful peach blossom eyes locked onto me, flickering with a dangerous light.
Xi Lin Yan actually turned his head away coolly, ignoring me…
Damn, this man is really petty! We’ve been out for three days, and he hasn’t shown a good expression even once! Helplessly, I had to move closer pitifully and coax: “Darling, don’t be angry anymore!
I promise, once Xiliu Fortress is built, I’ll obediently go back with you to get married, okay?”
“Really?” Xi Lin Yan’s expression finally softened a bit.
I hurriedly nodded repeatedly, afraid that if I was slow, he wouldn’t believe me. Xiliu Fortress was so large that even if it was built, it would take a year or two. During such a long time, couldn’t I go play wherever I wanted?
Xi Lin Yan suddenly blurted out: “He is Nan Gong Ying!”
“What?” I didn’t understand for a moment, blinking in confusion and looking at him.
Xi Lin Yan rolled his eyes impatiently and explained: “I’m saying that Mei Ying is Nan Gong Ying, the second young master of the Nan Gong family, Nan Gong Yu’s younger brother, Nan Gong Qin Xue’s second brother. Is it clear enough now?”
I couldn’t help but curiously ask: “And then?”
“What and then?”
“You still haven’t answered my question!” Now it was my turn to roll my eyes.
Xi Lin Yan finally understood and continued: “Nan Gong Ying was born to a concubine. You should know that in this society, a concubine’s status is only slightly higher than a maidservant’s. Correspondingly, Nan Gong Ying was not very favored. His father’s coldness and his mother’s weakness made him desperately want to leave the Nan Gong family’s ‘prison’!”
“And I, just sent him a large sum of silver after he left, helping him establish Yan Yu Lou!”
“Why?” I didn’t understand!
Xi Lin Yan’s expression shifted slightly, a mixture of playfulness and seriousness in his gaze. “Is that so? I’ll make sure to tread carefully then,” he replied, the hint of a smile on his lips.
“Good! I like that you understand,” I said, feeling a warmth spread through me. There was a certain comfort in our exchange, a promise of support and companionship that felt unshakeable.
Our laughter lingered in the air, a thread connecting our hearts despite the shadows of our pasts. I looked at him, determined to protect this bond we’ve formed, no matter what challenges lay ahead.
“
Xi Lin Yan feigned confusion: “Hmph, hmph… what does that mean?”
I narrowed my eyes threateningly: “Hmph, hmph! It means I’ll kill you!”
“And then commit suicide?” Xi Lin Yan smoothly continued, then put on an ‘I knew it’ expression.
“Dream on!” I rolled my eyes at him unappreciatively, threatening: “I’ll kill you, then transfer all your property to my name, and use your money to find more handsome guys!”
Xi Lin Yan laughed and shook his head, “No wonder they say a woman’s heart is the most poisonous. This young master has finally experienced it today!”
I laughed carefreely: “Ha, I’m still a maiden now, far from being a woman. The one you’re talking about definitely has nothing to do with me!”
Xi Lin Yan leaned close with a wicked smile, breathing softly in my ear: “Believe it or not, I can turn you into a woman right now?”
…
Fate, No One Can Escape (4) [Part Ends]
The sensation at my ear, like an electric current, spread from head to toe, making me tremble, my entire face turning red. I glanced at him, thinking: Is this guy serious?
Although I don’t mind something happening before marriage… but we’re in a carriage right now, isn’t this a bit too explosive…
“Hahaha…” Xi Lin Yan laughed uncontrollably seeing my reaction.
I then realized I’d been teased and couldn’t help pushing him away, puffing out my cheeks: “Damn Xi Lin Yan, horrible Xi Lin Yan, you’re making me so angry, I, I… I won’t talk to you anymore!”
Xi Lin Yan hurriedly hugged me again, softly coaxing: “How dare I, be good, don’t get angry. I’ll be heartbroken…”
The sunset was beautiful, the afterglow stretching the carriage’s shadow long. I looked up at Xi Lin Yan and said: “Yan, why don’t we go to Yan Yu Lou to see Mei Ying and the others?”
Xi Lin Yan shook his head: “Mei Ying is not in Yan Yu Lou!”
“Huh?” I was slightly stunned, asking in confusion: “How do you know?”
Xi Lin Yan tidied my stray hair, smiling: “I heard that Yan Yu Lou’s Lian Die is going to marry Nan Gong Yu as a concubine. Mei Ying has already returned to the Nan Gong family!”
I suddenly understood, “You mean he went back to find Lian Die?”
The future life is still long, the real story is just beginning, when the wheel of fate starts turning, everyone is destined to be unable to escape…
[End of Part One]
