“Husband, lunch is ready.” As the sun approached noon, Qu Shan gently knocked outside. Qu Xiaojue put down her documents and walked to the bed, gently shaking him. Xu Wanzhi opened his eyes, realizing he was in Qu Xiaojue’s study, rubbed his forehead, and asked, “Are you done?”
“How can anything be completed in a day? Meals are prepared. If you’re truly tired, rest in your room after eating.” She helped him up, smoothed his slightly messy hair and clothes, and held his hand to lead him out.
In this weather, Xu Wanzhi didn’t have much appetite. Instead of napping, he was awake. He thought and spoke, “You’re still injured. Go rest. Is there anything I can do for you?”
Qu Xiaojue laughed, “Good. I’ll lie on the bed. You organize those books and scrolls. Read out anything that can’t be handled, and filter out the rest.”
Hearing this, Xu Wanzhi raised an eyebrow, “You trust me that much?”
Qu Xiaojue laughed heartily, “I said I trust you. Since I see you as my lifelong partner, I trust my eyes and my heart. Husband, why don’t you trust me once?”
Xu Wanzhi looked into her gentle eyes, slightly moved, and said, “Go rest. I’ll wake you when it’s time.”
Qu Xiaojue stood up and hugged him tightly, sighing, “A’wan, what are you really thinking? Tell me.”
“Qu Xiaojue, do you think I’d be standing here if I wasn’t truly willing?”
“Are you saying you have me in your heart?”
“I don’t know.” A humming sound fades away.
Since encountering that unattainable plaything Yan Ziyan, Jian Liansheng’s unfortunate life began, though she herself never noticed this point. That night in the city, first ambushed by so-called righteous famous masters, then hunted by several hidden experts, even as fierce as she was, “Soul-destroying blade out, soul dancing without a body”, single-handedly killing dozens of people, ultimately suffering severe meridian damage and fleeing.
The righteous sects were numerous, with ambushes and pursuit almost giving her no breathing space. The main force of Folding Moon Palace was not here. This solo southward journey from the palace had her own plans, but she didn’t expect to be exposed so quickly. These righteous sects’ methods were no less sophisticated than those of Folding Moon Palace.
