Chapter 9

What are you thinking about

Are you at ease now

She was left speechless

Following his指示, she looked at the white clouds in the sky. She sighed in relief: "The rain is about to stop"

Hmm

Six years later, he will only be twenty-three years old. Even if she monopolizes him for these six years, after she is gone, he will still have a bright future, right

She glanced at the man's hand resting on her shoulder... He had not withdrawn his hand, boldly pressing down on her shoulder like that. After all, she was a young woman; did he regard her as an aunt or simply not see her as a woman at all, to be so casual?

He gave her a deadline, unlike the elder brother and the others, who lacked confidence and did not dare to set her a minimum deadline, allowing her to constantly feel that her future would have to continue like this, without end

You need not be afraid any longer; I will stay with you and help you fall asleep during my time on the island.

She does not swallow, does not swallow

She softly recited: "The reeds are lush and green, the white dew turns to frost, the one I speak of is on the other side of the water, tracing back to follow her, the path is obstructed and long, tracing back to pursue her, as if she is in the center of the water... as if on a sandbank in the water... as if on an islet in the water..." She slowly crouched down, her round face buried in the painting

He lowered his head to count the millet in her basket, confirming that she had enough to eat and some left over, before picking up a piece of millet, peeling off the outer skin, and simply replying to her, "I have good skills"

"Hmm." The response carried a hint of fatigue

The Gongsun family does not pay much attention to dates, is it acceptable to get married before the New Year

She averted her gaze and did not look at him, pretending not to know that her face was flushed, and softly said

I don't know he replied quickly

"I command you to swallow it!" he shouted angrily

She saw him take a bite and said with a happy smile

"Not at all, where is your skill good?" He practices orthodox internal martial arts, and has only been building his foundation for several years. At just seventeen years old, how much can he learn?

Her jaw was tightly clenched, and her abdomen felt as if it were on fire, burning her with excruciating pain. She refused to swallow, even if it meant death... Tears streamed down her face as she began to gulp down her food ravenously

She was startled and quickly turned around, just in time to see his coat draped over her head, the scent of him enveloping her.

He took the food basket from her, leaving only the buckwheat she was eating. She was momentarily stunned, and then felt a void beneath her feet; her vision blurred, and she gasped in fright. Once she regained her composure, she realized that he had picked her up horizontally.

What have I misunderstood? She has never been so humble in seeking advice before

Watching during the day and still watching at night? She began to suspect that he was preparing to be an unrelenting spirit haunting her. She felt a bit wronged: "You must be done watching, right? You can leave now, I want to sleep"

The palm slowly moved away from her eyes, and she met his gaze

It was only then that she realized she had spoken the words from her heart; her face flushed with embarrassment, she shook her head and said

Hmm

She stifled a laugh. "I sleep fully clothed, without taking off my clothes... Do you really want to keep watch?"

"Give me time," he said in a hoarse voice. "Give me another six years, and I will definitely root them out and find your antidote."

"Heroes should be paired with beauties..." she whispered softly to the sleeping him: "Therefore, I am not worthy of you; I shall be your aunt, and it is enough for me to write to you occasionally." After speaking, she took a deep breath, composed herself, and wore a smile. Her eyes were a bit misty, but it was fine; a firm blink would suffice.

I want to hold you, but I cannot hold you she said softly

She almost couldn't hold the basket steady

Time seemed to be frozen, he did not move at all, and she dared not meet his gaze again, only murmuring to herself: keep it up, keep it up, let's see how long you can endure

She turned her face away, avoiding the sesame cake at the corner of her mouth, tightly closing her lips, refusing to open them! She would rather die than open them! She felt herself being thrown onto the bed, and just as she was about to kick him, he pressed down on her, forcibly prying her mouth open!

Is the so-called "fair lady" referring to her

What is she jumping for? It's her nephew! Don't jump, don't jump!

"I want to be white... I want to be white! What are you doing?"

Just as she was about to respond, she suddenly saw him falling towards her. Fortunately, she was quick-witted and agile, promptly catching the food tray, allowing him to lean against her thigh.

He was right above her, his long hair cascading down beside her. She wanted to avoid looking into his eyes, but his gaze compelled her to meet his.

Then I will leave it all to you

She felt that she had a good sleep. A bit guilty. "Well... you should catch up on your sleep."

You are not truly surnamed Gongsun, and we have no relation whatsoever

Hmm

Do you take medication every night and sleep soundly until dawn

Then, before the New Year, she and he got married on the island

"Hmm." Is he here to engage in a late-night discussion?

I do not know

He lowered his beautiful black eyes, his gaze landing on her face. "There is a waterhole. I will carry you back."

She was a bit angry and shouted in annoyance

I have come to see you

"Now, I am taller and stronger than you; if Uncle San can carry you, so can I"

"This is simple." He took the sesame cake from her hand and fed it to her. "Now you can hug."

"Are you avoiding the rain but not being careful?" A cold voice came from behind.

She made a terrifying ghost face. "What about now?"

"Oh, is that not a white cloud?" she asked doubtfully. Did he see a fairy on the cloud? She waited for a moment, and seeing that he did not provide a real answer, she said, "The rain has stopped, I am going back. Do you want to go back inside as well?"

Yes

Seeing ink on the corner of his mouth, she was taken aback and hurriedly wiped her face in a panic. "Is there ink all over my face?"

He maintained a calm expression, his gaze never leaving her, and continued to say:

He was silent for a moment before asking, "Is this from Fu Linchun?"

She gazed at him in a daze, carefully playing with his slightly lighter long hair. If, just if, that incident at the age of twelve had not occurred, she might have passed away long ago, or perhaps she would still be alive, possessing beauty worthy of him

"You... must not have slept well, right?" Seeing his fatigued expression, it was evident.

Her heart raced as she uncontrollably lingered on his sleeping face; he had truly stayed by the bedside all night. Her cheeks felt warm, and she shyly averted her gaze, but when she couldn't help but turn back, she found him awake, meeting her eyes.

I am thinking of Brother Fu," she instinctively replied

"Open your mouth! I command you to open your mouth!"

"Six years are for finding the antidote," he said with narrowed eyes. "You want to be with me without clarity now? To share a bed without understanding? To embrace a grown man without knowing?"

He keeps vigil every night, and in the morning when she wakes up, it is his turn to sleep in her bed. Is this also called sharing a bed? She only hugs him when he asks, and she is not naked. She pouted a little in grievance, but ultimately couldn't help but laugh.

She felt some pain in her abdomen and instinctively wanted to take a baked bun from the basket, but then she noticed the wrinkled portrait that she had crumpled.

"There will be no outsiders on the island." This island is the retreat of my brother and sister-in-law, and all the hired servants have been carefully selected; none of them are outsiders

He glanced at her. "Father and the others all know."

"What are you doing here so late?" she said irritably

She smiled as she tucked in the blanket, obediently lay down, and glanced in his direction again

What are you doing?

She half-lifted her eyes and saw her dear nephew, with his arms crossed over his chest, half-leaning against the headboard, asleep.

The rain fell diagonally into the shed, and she instinctively stepped back, only to collide with a warm body. Her face flushed slightly, and she wanted to move away to maintain some distance, but someone grasped her shoulder, rendering her unable to move.

Do you not like me

Speak

Do you really dislike me that much

Suddenly, she dropped the sesame cake, kicked her food basket, and trampled the sesame cake that had fallen to the ground. After just two steps, a sharp pain began in her abdomen, so intense that she collapsed to the ground.

She lowered her head and said softly, "Regarding the matter of marriage, you can discuss it with elder brother and sister-in-law, but I will not pay any attention to it."

He strode forward, ignoring her protests, as if he were carrying a sack of rice back to the house

At nineteen years of age, her appearance and expression still resemble that of a twelve-year-old. The enthusiasm she once had has long since faded away, never to return.

No

He did not speak

Yes, I know. But she had to eat

He stared at her for half a day and nodded. "Alright then"

...is.

Six years

As she was eating, she noticed that he was indeed sleeping soundly on her lap as if it were perfectly natural. She had no choice but to pull over a blanket and gently cover him with it

"Hmm." He stared at her.

If you were a bit bigger, it would be more enjoyable to hold you. You said you wanted to be fair-skinned, are you satisfied now?

Easy and effortless

As she swallowed the pill dry, in the moment her consciousness faded, she felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation

He sat silently on the edge of the bed

The handsome face showed no signs of fluctuation. After a moment, he said coldly, "Fu Linchun is not suitable for you"

Looking at his appearance now, she deeply realizes how time can completely change a person... Since childhood, she has always liked beautiful things. The young Gongsun Xian had delicate features, but he was just a child; now, Gongsun Xian has grown into a handsome young man. Although he is still a youth, he is already taller than her.

Is it the twelve-year-old Gongsun Yaobai, or the current Gongsun Yaobai

"Is it delicious? This was sent by Brother Fu, who said it was brought from the Western regions. I didn't expect it to be successfully cultivated."

"What does that resemble?" he repeated once more

With him around, she can sleep peacefully, without the fear of waking up to find herself still in the same place or having missed something that had happened while she was completely asleep. The people on the island are all good, but she always harbors a sense of fear in her heart

"What are you doing? Put me down, I'm feeling dizzy!" She lightly tapped his back. Who does that!

The fingers within the quilt quietly moved to the edge of the bed, gently touching his hand

She wiped away the tears streaming down her face and said softly

Would you please go back?

She immediately averted her gaze, not daring to meet his eyes again. What he meant was that when she was sleeping soundly like a pig, he would sit on the edge of the bed to give her a sense of security

She was completely bewildered and momentarily at a loss for words. After a while, she cautiously asked:

She lowered her head and gnawed at the food whose name she could not remember, and after a long while, she replied in a muffled voice

Originally, I intended to wait until you recovered before discussing our marriage, as that would be much easier than it is now. However, upon seeing your letter, I realized that if I do not come soon, it will be meaningless even if a cure is found.

She stared at him

What is it that he truly seeks?

She stared at the edge of the bed, her voice becoming even softer

"Regardless of whether the door is locked or not, those who are determined to enter will break in, and I will not hear them."

In the upper right corner of the painting, there is a passage of text, the ink still wet, indicating that the artist has not gone far away.

The basket really rolled off the bed

Swallow it!

"What else is there that you don't remember?" Is there anyone who remembers this clearly?

His deep black eyes carried an innate indifference, somewhat resembling that of the ten-year-old Xian'er, yet there was an unusual emotion in his gaze that made her unable to look directly at him... which set him apart from the ten-year-old Xian'er.

Hmm

She silently ate her buckwheat, yet found no taste in the food. Brother Fu was a considerate person; fearing that she might grow tired of the food, he specifically sought out rare delicacies from the island. However, he did not know that she was not afraid of tasteless food, nor was she afraid of having to eat as soon as she woke up. What she feared was that such days would have no end. What if, when she was seventy or eighty years old, she lost her teeth and still had to live this way? Just the thought of it filled her with dread

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, causing her to momentarily fall under his spell, allowing him to feed her and take the opportunity to kiss the corners of her eyes and her cheeks...

My heart is racing wildly

Do not press me any further, I am feeling very uncomfortable

Do you not like this way of hugging

He stared at her

In the past, she used to feel that these days were truly long; now, she feels that it has only been six years, and her mood has changed completely.

"In six years, you can do whatever you want. But during these six years, you must ensure that Gongsun Yao's day is preserved for me"

As soon as she saw him enter the room, she let out a cough and immediately spat out the pill

Someone enters the room, and you cannot wake up, have I said anything wrong

On this day, she saw a painting

"Xian'er..." She noticed a slight dryness in her throat. "Wasn't it agreed that it would be six years later?"

"Hmm." She responded emphatically.

She glared at him and muttered softly, "Do you think you are feeding chicks?" Despite her words, her arms still wrapped around his slender waist. It was the first time in her life that she had embraced a man like this...

You have been on the island for more than six months, it is time for you to return

Suddenly, she felt dizzy and thought he had let her down to the ground, only to realize that her feet were still in mid-air. Upon closer inspection, she could only stare at his back, feeling her head heavy and her feet light.

What exactly do you like about me

"Good." The dark eyes softened.

In the painting, there is a slightly round young girl, whose delicate features can be faintly discerned. Her eyes are crescent-shaped, and she smiles with great joy, displaying a clever yet somewhat delicate expression, along with a hint of playfulness.

"It can also be said this way," he answered very clearly

Gong Sunxian expressionlessly picked up the basket again and handed it to her

He rarely smiled, which left her once again dumbfounded. It was truly... a sight to behold at its utmost.

Gongsun Xian furrowed her brows. "Did you misunderstand?"

He stared at her intently, with no intention of getting up

Since she has nothing to do all day, it doesn't matter if she just eats and keeps him company

"Xian'er... please don't tell Big Brother and the others, okay?" She thought it would be better to keep it a secret

She was left speechless

"Do you really hate me this much?" His voice was even more hoarse than usual

Xian'er, we are aunt and niece, it is not appropriate for you to act this way

Although feeling a bit stuffy, she would not indulge in any extravagant thoughts at this moment. If someone were to pass by here and see the two of them huddled together under the melon shed to avoid the rain, it is unlikely that anyone would misunderstand that they have any romantic implications

I hate that you like me, I hate that you keep watch over me every day, I hate that you appear here, I hate that you don't go marry someone and are here bothering me. Go back, go back!

"Indeed," she shot him a glance. "Don't you know?" It seems he wasn't particularly concerned about her either

She could no longer bear it and glared at him, only to be momentarily taken aback. His pale face was drenched in sweat... She spoke in a hoarse voice

His center of gravity pressed lightly against her, causing their bodies to touch, and her face turned slightly red.

With a loud bang, her face turned as red as blood. She murmured, "You are awake."

With a wave of his hand, the candle flame was extinguished, and the room quickly sank into darkness

Even though the dream he gave her was easily shattered, she was content. At least when she couldn't bear it anymore, she could still think that in just six years, all her hardships would be rewarded.

"Xian'er, could you please cover my eyes?" She was busy eating, so she had no free hands.

He resembles his sister-in-law, but his sister-in-law's eyes are not as bare as his

In the same village, it's impossible not to know about it. There must be something wrong with these two. After the eldest brother returns to the island, I will discuss it with him. The Gongsun and Fu families have been close for generations, and it seems that there has never been any disagreement between them.

"You are truly heartless," she paused and said, "When did you realize I was exhausted? You came to the island because you were afraid I might take my own life, didn't you? Look, just now when I wanted to die, it was only because I couldn't endure the pain; I fear pain the most, so you can rest assured. You should go back; I will write to you every single day until you find it bothersome and tiresome, alright?"

Upon hearing this, she fell silent. After a while, she finally spoke:

Now, even if she opens her eyes, all she sees is darkness. She chuckles lightly and collapses onto the bed, saying:

"Gong Sunxian, put me down!"

Do you still need to ask? There is truly no free lunch in this world. He unexpectedly used this trick... Tit for tat, he stayed up all night last night, and now it's her turn to repay the favor. Her appearance clearly shows that she is a well-behaved child, so when did she learn this trick?

You take medicine to fall asleep, even if the world turns upside down outside, you won't be able to wake up, right?

Okay.

Well.

The man behind remained silent again.

His palm gently pressed against her eyes. Finally, she didn't have to look into his eyes anymore. He was good in every way, except for always intentionally letting his eyes, filled with a strange emotion, flow in front of her.

There was no response from above, and she could not even hear his breathing. After a long while, she finally heard him say:

He did not answer, got up from the bed, picked up the food basket and handed it to her.

Xian'er, Xian'er... calling his name, it feels a little sweet in my heart.

She looked up and glared at him. "You... accompany me?"

I am not accustomed to having someone watch me while I sleep. I am very grateful for your intentions... jokingly, she would not want to be watched by him all night without being aware of it!

He suddenly sneered upon hearing the words. "It's too late for you to say that, even if you want to repent."

Well, she secretly took from him for six years, that shouldn't be considered a heinous crime, right? Just six years, six years would be enough

He fell silent for a moment, and when he spoke again, his tone was unusually gentle

Now she is a bit angry and also somewhat at a loss. Her dear nephew has been staying on the island for the past half month, facing her every day... which makes her feel quite guilty

Stop looking at her! The current her is completely different from when she was a child! What are you looking at! Crush you to death... No, crush you to ruins!

What does that resemble?

Well.

"Xian'er, men and women should not be too close." she said very politely. The world seemed to change color. The current Xian Gong Sun has completely dominated her, but she only bullied him when they were young. Is it necessary to punish her like this?"

Overconsumption of medicine is always harmful to the body.

The heavy rain poured down in the afternoon, and she quickly took shelter under the melon shed. Fortunately, the island grows vegetables and fruits year-round, so even if the buckwheat in her basket runs out, she can always pick fruits to sustain herself.

“Let's sleep without clothes.” he said.

Upon waking from a deep sleep, she instinctively groped around and touched the food tray. Without opening her eyes, she randomly grabbed some food and began to eat. With her eyes still closed, she truly had no idea what she was eating, only that this time the position of the food tray was somewhat different, as if it were placed on the bed.

Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly and said softly

Someone forcefully lifted her from behind, and she struggled and shouted, "Let go of me! Gong Sunxian, let go of me!"

She caressed her cheeks, feeling a bit frustrated with her own lack of perseverance in her heart.

Sigh, she would rather go back by herself. "Then let's go back together."

It's strange. It turns out that he suddenly appeared on the island because the two young masters of the Yun family disagreed. As a martial arts master, he is supposed to be an indispensable and important figure in the village. Where did he find the time to come to the Central Plains? And for a stay of at least half a month?

She continued to gaze at him foolishly

"Then I'll go to sleep." She felt like she was taking advantage of him.

One is a handsome and elegant figure, with a bright future ahead; the other, however, is... vastly different...

She glared at the man resting his head on her lap

I will carry you back

Is there a mistake? No one treats a young lady like this! Rude! Rude!

She only casually asked, "Has Brother Fu taken a liking to anyone?" knowing that he was always economical with his words.

He closed his eyes and hoarsely said, "I had this plan from the beginning." Gong Sun Yao Bai's maiden name will never be revealed.

Tonight there is no moon, and within the room, it is so dark that one cannot see their own hand. She can no longer see him at all. After hesitating for a moment, she waved her hand in his direction and tentatively asked, "What am I doing?"

Do you have something going on with Brother Fu

I do not like being embraced in this manner by others

Upon seeing this, he quickly handed over a small pancake.

You, how did you know I was hiding here

Why not lock the door

The presence of someone brings reassurance to her

It was close, just a tiny bit away from being swallowed, and then I would have slept until dawn.

... Also, regarding your marriage, it should only be known on the island and not allowed to be spread outside.

That must be very ugly, and yet you still kissed it!

"Antidote?" Tears rolled out from the palm again. "Is it possible? Everyone has been searching for so long... Over the past few years, my elder brother has set several traps, yet he has been unable to lure out the Blood Eagle. How much longer can I wait? Xian'er, forget it, you will get tired too, just let it go, alright? You saw it just now, I am timid and afraid of death, nothing will happen to me. You go back to being your Mr. Wu."

He really seems to want to marry her. Is there something wrong? They are clearly uncle and niece; the last time he saw her, she was only twelve years old, and he was only ten at that time, wasn't he just a child as well

She was taken aback, opening her mouth as if to say something, but he leaned down and gently kissed her eyes