Section 2
"Madam has mistaken someone again," Yan Chu naturally turned her face to examine her, seemingly puzzled, "Does Madam not wish for the return of the Princess?"
"Really?" Liu Yu looked up at him and asked, "No matter what happens, you won't drive me away?"
The wild goose, as if it has found a savior, grasps the hem of that purple robe: "Ding Wang."
The mist swirls beneath the cliff, as the envoy waves his sleeve, and a path suddenly appears between the cliffs, leading into the depths of the mist.
The sight of a woman feeling helpless and lacking a sense of security is most likely to soften a man's heart, especially considering how much she has sacrificed for him and her need for his reassurance. Xiao Qi averted his gaze and nodded, saying: "Rest assured, I will take care of everything"
It is you, "Liu Yu" continued to step back, staring at "Yan Chu" and tremblingly said, "You are her, you... are not dead!"
As the wild goose approached the ice platform, it indeed discovered a difference; the jade basin contained a single leaf, albeit a half-broken one, seemingly pinched off in the middle, its vibrant green faded, almost devoid of life
Although the wild goose was startled at first, it remained composed, dodging while keeping a vigilant focus. At the same time, her delicate hand clasped at her waist, where a unique dagger, unseen by anyone, was concealed.
It is not unlike her; their stubborn personalities remain similar. Xiao Qi lowered his gaze to look at her and said, "There are not many women in Yan who practice martial arts"
Seeing her eyes red, Yan Chu smiled and said: "I am afraid I am much more difficult to serve than the princess"
The blade wind surged, relentlessly pursuing its target, while the opponent struck with extreme ferocity, severing the rain curtain above with a powerful wave of energy
The two did not forget their main task and shifted their attention back to the intact pot of flowers. Yan Chu felt that the bud seemed to have grown a bit larger than when she last saw it. After she had fed the blood, the messenger led her back along the path to the cliff, personally escorting her out of eternity.
The wild goose has just opened its eyes: "You are quite attentive."
As night fell upon the return to the city, a rare heavy rain began to pour from the sky, washing the stone-paved roads and drenching the old trees lining the streets. With few pedestrians around and the lights dimmed, the capital city was seldom this quiet, only the sound of the rain could be heard gently flowing.
Hongye Road: "I came to this residence following the princess, and now seeing the young lady is like seeing the princess herself"
"Isn't the princess just a ?"
Turning the corner, several dark shadows flashed out, and a blade gleaming with a fiery hue swept towards us
After a long time, Xiao Qi finally spoke: "Xi Luo has an old ailment; every time this kind of weather comes, it causes her pain, and she cannot even go out."
The assassins, sensing the situation was unfavorable, quickly and orderly retreated. Xiao Qi signaled the guards to pursue, then turned to look at Yan Chu.
Yan closed her eyes and listened to the rain
"Two basins?"
Raindrops flowed down her hair and cheeks, causing a sharp pain in her heart. She employed the technique of fire therapy, which only slightly alleviated the pain. Yan initially exhaled, suppressing the overwhelming drowsiness that threatened to engulf her, and tried to steady her steps. Fortunately, she had long since grown accustomed to this over the past century, making it bearable.
Xiao Qi wrapped her a little tighter and said softly: "In terms of martial arts and character, you are far inferior to her; the only thing you possess is a sharp tongue."
The precious leaf of the flower was plucked by someone, who showed no mercy in their actions, not fearing to sever its life force, indicating that this matter is abnormal. Yan could not help but ask: "Who dares to offend the eternal?"
In Maple Garden, a faint light flickered in the pitch-black rainy night. After the doctor had left, two maidservants had applied medicine to the wounds. Hongye then brought a bowl of medicinal broth to the bedside and gently called out: "Miss, it is time to take your medicine"
The night rain patters on the pond outside, and the maple garden grows increasingly lonely and desolate
Xiao Qi released her: "Did I make you so worried?"
In the dimly lit long street, a lone wild goose walks.
Xiao Qidao: "It is not Xilu who has wronged you, but me. She did not know of your existence before, and it is us who owe her an apology. Now that she is no longer here, why do you still hate her so much?"
Liu Yu said: "Then why do you care so much? A dancer gets hurt, do you really need to hold her?"
The envoy shook his head: "The master of chess never brings up this matter"
Liu Yu turned her face away: "Perhaps... I was mistaken, I thought she was Yue Xiluo"
Xiao Qi raised his eyebrows, lowered his head to kiss those delicate red lips, and carried her horizontally as he walked towards the room
Assassins, by their very nature, typically employ ruthless methods to accomplish their tasks in the shortest possible time. Although these individuals engage in ambushes, the techniques they use are remarkably authentic, and their fighting style is even more upright and honorable. Could it be that...
I... Liuyu gradually calmed down, lowered her head to wipe her tears, and said, "I am just afraid that she will come back and drive me away"
She never worries about these self-righteous women; as long as the woman speaks in front of Xiao Qi, she is bound to lose
Yan Chu's face was pale as she lay in his arms, weakly asking: "How could the Duke come out?"
Liu Yu sneered coldly
A trace of regret flashed in Xiao Qi's eyes. Without a second thought, he bent down, tore a piece of cloth from his own garment to bind her wound, then removed his outer robe to wrap around her and carried her away.
As they spoke, the main gate of the royal residence was already in sight. Xiao Qi, while sending someone to invite a renowned doctor, carried her towards the back garden. Just as they reached the entrance of the garden, they unexpectedly encountered Liu Yu. Since moving into the royal residence, the two women had not had many opportunities to meet and converse, and upon this sudden encounter, Liu Yu's expression changed slightly.
The long street in the rain is particularly quiet, with footsteps quick and steady, reflecting the distant, dim lights. Raindrops continuously slide down the handsome face, softening the once resolute features.
Xiao Qi casually instructed: "She is injured, you should return to your room first"
Liu Yu finally revealed a smile, wrapping her arms around his neck
"This is the凝雪石 of the Polar Ice Kingdom, which condenses water into snow, used to nourish the One Leaf Flower," the envoy explained, "Without the command of the Game Master, no one is allowed to enter this place without permission"
The plank path is no wider than three feet, constructed by driving thick wooden beams into the stone wall, and then paved with bamboo planks. Walking on it produces a creaking sound, and although there are railings for protection, it still feels unstable. Following the path to its end, the two stood before a cave entrance. The stone wall outside was covered with frost flowers, and the ground was frozen solid, exuding a bone-chilling cold. The physique of the people from the Flame Nation is quite sensitive to such an environment, and Yan Chu couldn't help but shiver involuntarily, secretly astonished that after living for many years in the Eternal Realm, there still existed such an extraordinarily cold place.
Women always hold a reverent fear of ghosts and deities," Xiao Qi said, partly explaining and partly reproaching, "Liu Yu, return to your room first
The concern still captivates the heart, but unfortunately, after knowing the truth, there is little emotion left
Only then did Yan Chu understand the reason. She raised her eyes and noticed that the green leaf on the opposite ice platform was particularly striking. To her surprise, there was another identical jade basin placed beside it.
Upon entering the cave, a scene of pure white unfolded before my eyes, with the ground also covered in white snow. Stepping on it produced a faint "crunching" sound, which, due to the profound silence, resonated particularly clearly in my ears
The woman, strikingly similar to Yue Xiluo, lies comfortably in Xiao Qi's embrace, intentionally or unintentionally turning her face to find a safe angle. She slowly opens her mouth towards him, resembling a beautiful serpent that spits letters, coiling around the man she loves most, demonstrating her presence to her.
For the first time feeling ignored, Liu Yu stared discontentedly at Yan Chu, but coincidentally, the pair of phoenix eyes across from her were also looking at her, filled with deep amusement.
Had he not arrived, she would not have encountered any trouble; the purpose of those "assassins" was merely to witness the Yue family's swordsmanship, a simple test.
However, the beautiful serpent did not speak with the expected sarcasm, or rather, she did not utter a sound at all; she merely maintained that shape of her mouth, a clear shape that conveyed a word that was utterly unbelievable.
At the moment of about to step out of the illusionary gate, Yan Chu inadvertently turned her head back and, to her surprise, saw a woman in purple sitting in a wheelchair beside a giant stone engraved with ancient seal characters at the edge of the cliff, holding a round fan that partially obscured her face, coldly gazing at her
Liu Yu became agitated upon hearing this: "I am jealous, so what! For so many years, I could only meet you in secret and have an affair! What have I become? It's all her fault! She is dead, yet her status still surpasses mine, and you still think of her. I have had enough!"
The wild goose's initial movement was slight, quickly retracting its hand
As expected, each of the opponents was highly skilled, their palm techniques transforming into mysterious light, intensifying their offensive, yet they still could not harm her life after a prolonged struggle
When a person has passed away, what is remembered are always the good aspects
"That was nurtured by the master of chess," the envoy said, "Two hundred years ago, I witnessed it bloom, and it was on the verge of bearing fruit. Who would have thought that in a single night, the flowers were plucked by someone? Now it neither lives nor dies; whether it can bloom again, I fear we will only know after one hundred thousand years."
Even so, Yan Chu was already struggling to cope, and soon sustained an injury to her leg, forcing her to fall to the ground. Just as the flames surged towards her, another knife suddenly flew out from the side, and the two blades clashed. The assassin let out a low grunt, likely having been injured by the impact, and immediately after, a figure appeared to shield Yan Chu.
"How could this be? The young lady just offended the madam for the princess, I have heard all about it," Hongye said softly, "In the future, young lady, do not go out alone. Fortunately, the king arrived in time today..."
In an instant, Liu Yu tightly gripped the hand hidden in her sleeve, exclaiming in panic: "Yue Xiluo!"
Xiao Qi handed Yan Chu over to the two maidservants, instructing them to take her back to Fengyuan to wait for the doctor. After the others had left, he dismissed all the maidens and turned to Liu Yu, asking, "What happened?"
"So you came out to search because you noticed the weather changed?" Yan Chu forced a smile, "Not only do I not have a heart condition, but I can also fight. Now you should believe me, right"
Calling out "Liu Yu" directly already carried a warning tone. Liu Yu suddenly came to her senses and looked at Yan Chu with suspicion, wanting to confirm whether what she had just seen was real or not. However, the expression on that beautiful and familiar face had already become calm and unperturbed, making it impossible to discern anything further.
Their eyes met, and Yan Chu seemed to realize something. She quickly released her grip, turned her face away, and sat on the ground, gasping for breath. The pain made her frown, and her soaked clothes clung tightly to her body. The wound on her calf bled continuously, mixing with the rainwater, creating a rather disheveled appearance
Xiao Qi arrived just in time, and upon seeing the critical situation, he swiftly drew the sword of a nearby guard and threw it, just in time to save her life
With his long fingers, he wiped away her tears, and Xiao Qi embraced her, saying: "Nonsense, you were given to me in marriage by His Majesty, Yun Ze Liu Yu, who could possibly drive you away"
The messenger smiled and reminded her: "Young lady, take a closer look"
"Yuer, calm down!" Xiao Qi held her hand, "Her name is Yan Chu, not Xi Luo."
Martial artists possess an instinctive vigilance, and the goose instinctively avoids.
Seeing her publicly call out the name of Yue Xiluo, Xiao Qi frowned and reminded, "Yuer!"