PaiPai-Romane

Kapitel 23

“Leyan…”

"Let go."

"You just wanted me to die?"

"Are you someone who dies easily?" Tang Leyan scoffed. "A prodigy who's only once in ten thousand years, huh?"

She twisted her body and felt his thin clothes, the heat penetrating her skin.

Something felt off.

The night wind was chilly, and Chu Gexing, dressed in thin clothes, felt waves of heat emanating from the person in his arms, drawing him closer. He couldn't help but press himself tightly against her, murmuring, "Should I thank you for your trust?"

"You're so long-winded."

"Am I that annoying?" I asked blankly.

"It's not that I hate you, it's just that I don't like you." Tang Leyan tried to move, her eyes darting around as she tried to find a way to escape.

"Why?" Her hand tightened. "Don't move."

"You're a bad man." She gritted her teeth.

"Oh? Then who is a good man?"

"My father."

"Ha...you're not going to marry your father, are you?"

"I will not marry anyone."

"Then what are you doing in Shundu?"

"You! You're not getting married, are you?!" Annoyed, she looked up at the person behind her, only to see a pointed chin, red lips like beautiful flower petals, and below...

"Oh, then why did you say I'm a bad man?"

"You talk too much." He quickly turned his head back; this eccentric person was not someone he could look at for long.

"Tell me, and I'll let you go," he tempted in his ear.

“My father once said there are three types of men I can’t mess with,” Tang Leyan thought for a moment, and before he could ask, she said, “Those who are in high positions of power, those who are philanderers and dissolute, and… those who are good-looking.”

"Oh? So which one am I?"

"Unfortunately, you committed all three offenses."

"Ha...haha, should I say it's an honor?"

"Let me go!"

"Leyan, do you know what kind of person your father was back then?"

"Well... humph, he's an exception."

"He's the exception, so why can't I be?"

"I don't know, but I don't like you."

"Hmph..." Chu Gexing's expression changed. "Fine, I don't like you anyway, you brat."

He loosened his grip and finally let her go.

"You said it yourself, if you don't like someone, don't mess with me!" Tang Leyan dodged backward, avoiding him like she was swatting a fly.

Chu Gexing flicked his hand and threw her belt away: "In return, don't mess with me."

"You think I like provoking you?" Tang Leyan quickly re-fastened her belt. "If it weren't for..."

He suddenly stopped talking and wouldn't continue.

"If it's not what?" Chu Gexing asked curiously.

"Hmph, I might as well tell you," Tang Leyan fastened her belt and regained her composure, raising her voice, "The Book of Freedom has been stolen, and I have been ordered to investigate. People who have practiced the Book of Freedom have one major characteristic, which is..." She glanced at Chu Gexing, "...cannot sleep at night."

"Can't sleep at night?" Chu Gexing asked in surprise.

"That's good." Tang Leyan patted her sleeves. "It's alright to tell you."

"Why is it alright? Don't you also suspect me?"

"Of course I suspect you," Tang Leyan snorted. "However, I've checked. On the day the theft occurred last year, you were handling a sensational case in Shundu. The Nine Gates Admiral personally supervised the execution, and thousands of people were there to witness his unparalleled demeanor. Under the watchful eyes of so many, it's unlikely you could fake it, right?"

"Oh, what a capable person." Chu Gexing smiled.

"Hmph." Tang Leyan glared at him. "Fine, I'm only slightly better than you."

"Leyan, do you really not have anyone you like?" Chu Gexing suddenly asked again.

"What?" Tang Leyan glanced at him, then suddenly said arrogantly, "Are you really going to recommend yourself? Forget it, I've told you I won't like you."

"I said you're just being delusional," Chu Gexing snorted. "I've also said that I would never fall in love with you."

"You!" Although the words were reassuring, the person's attitude was truly appalling, and such contempt was infuriating.

Tang Leyan glared at Chu Gexing: "You filthy freak, since that's the case, let's make a vow by high-fiving!"

"Oh, what trick are you going to pull this time?" he asked casually.

"You're not interested in me, and I'm not interested in you, so neither of us is allowed to lay a hand on each other anymore, okay?"

What does this mean?

"What I mean is, you absolutely cannot fall in love with me, and of course you're not allowed to touch me again!" Tang Leyan raised her chin, looking smug.

"It's perfectly fine that I can't fall in love with you," Chu Gexing replied, avoiding the main point.

"And then what?"

"I automatically ignored the rest."

"You know perfectly well that's the important point!"

"You really won't fall in love with me?" Chu Gexing stroked his chin.

"Of course."

"My conditions are pretty good." (Smiles)

“You’ve committed all three offenses, and I really dislike you, so you have no chance.” She stroked her chin, looking at the beauty with a hint of smugness.

"Don't look at me like that. Although you have a bad figure, a terrible temper, and are neither male nor female, I also have male urges." Chu Gexing was annoyed, but her smile became even more radiant.

"Pah! I haven't even said that you look like a transvestite, have a terrible personality, aren't strong enough, and look like you'll die young!" With a wave of his fan, he said, "Come on, let's high five each other as a pledge."

"High five..." Chu Gexing looked up.

"I, Tang Leyan, will never fall in love with you, Chu Gexing!" She stretched out her palm.

Chu Gexing's male pride was provoked by her, and he sneered, "I, Chu Gexing, will never fall in love with a brat like you."

With large hands outstretched, and as their bodies intertwined, their palms clashed together, producing a crisp sound.

"Mission accomplished," Tang Leyan stuck out her tongue at Chu Gexing, "Hurry back and comfort your beauty!"

With a leap, he flew out of the mansion.

Chu Gexing stood on the rooftop, frowning.

A long wind blew his long hair over his shoulders, and the man in white looked down at his palms.

Did I use too much force? Why is my palm burning hot, as if... a raging fire is burning inside...?

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At that time, Chu Gexing, one of the three heroes of Chumen, and Tang Leyan, the future "Night Emperor," solemnly swore an oath with a high five, parting ways without looking back. Little did they know that later, they would both break their vows. One fell in love with someone he would never love, and the other fell in love with someone he never imagined. Yet, their love was passionate, unprecedented, and unconventional, like moths drawn to a flame, undeterred by the possibility of death.

In later generations, the official historian of the Shun Kingdom, Fang Kedao, recorded this tragic and bizarre love story and added a note at the end: "When love is so intense, its origin is unknown, and it goes on and on."

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Execution Supervision

"That fiend Chu Ge Xing!"

Tang Leyan landed in front of the Nine Gates Admiral's Mansion and flicked her fan: "How could I possibly fall in love with someone like that? Besides, I came to Shundu only to broaden my horizons and find the Book of Freedom. Do you really think I'd marry someone as you say? Humph, besides... is there any better man in the world than my father?"

“I think it’s difficult,” he shook his head and took two steps forward. “So let alone you, Chu Yaoren, I can’t stand or love any man in the world!”

Tang Leyan smiled sweetly and murmured her vow.

She was originally a very proud person, and she was spoiled by Tang Shaosi and Yu Fengqing since childhood. After hearing and seeing the actions of the "model husband" and "model father", she naturally felt that the men around her were not as good as him.

He hummed twice, glanced at the sky, and quickened his pace.

What she could never resist was something like darkness.

She didn't know where she got this strange illness, but after she finally woke up that day and saw her father and mother looking anxious in front of her, she realized that she had contracted this strange illness.

The Empress was crying her eyes out, and her father kept comforting her.

The two felt better after seeing that she had woken up.

Although she is always sleepy at night, thankfully she still has the ability to protect herself.

So after the initial shock, it turned out that apart from falling into a deep sleep at night, there was nothing else seriously wrong, so it wasn't too worrying.

Later, her father sent Xiao Di with Shi Shu Mo Hua, and with her own unparalleled martial arts skills from Tianmiao Peak, there was no danger.

Humming a little tune, I walked along the street and suddenly looked up to see a tall, slender figure standing in the twilight.

Tang Leyan was taken aback.

She immediately recognized the person as Xiao Di.

A warm feeling welled up in her heart, but a wronged expression immediately appeared on her face as she ran over, calling out, "Xiao Di!"

Normally, Xiao Di would have already grabbed his sword and dodged past.

Today, however, he didn't move, letting her rush up to him and hug him tightly.

Tang Leyan was overjoyed and stroked Xiao Di's back all over, while also being careful not to let him hurt her. She said, "Xiao Di, waaaah, how did you find your way here? Do you know what happened? I just... waaaah, I was bullied by that Chu demon again..."

Xiao Di shuddered, but remained motionless.

Tang Leyan nestled her face against his chest, smacking her lips in satisfaction: "Thank goodness you came."

I felt the boy in my arms tremble quietly for a moment, but then calmed down again.

"Are you tired?" Xiao Di's voice came from beside my ear.