Clouds Drunk, Moon Slightly Sleeping - Chapter 55
I smiled and nodded hastily. Having made up my mind not to lie anymore, the guilt and heartache in my heart seemed to lessen considerably when I faced him: "This is my name, my real name. Xi Lan, I know that you used the name Yue Weimian when you first met me at Lan Cai Pavilion, but that is not my name."
"Why is Wei Mian's real name Qianqian?" He suddenly looked up, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
My face immediately fell. Ugh, I really acted impulsively just now. My real name is Yunyue, that's the right thing to do. Now what? Am I going to have to use the same excuse I used to fool the fox and the fly to fool Xilan again? But I just swore to myself that I would never lie to Xilan again. 555, this problem is so frustrating.
"Does Xilan believe in ghosts and gods?" I asked somewhat timidly. He's a fake immortal, so his ability to understand and comprehend should be stronger than that of ordinary people.
But this fellow shook his head after hearing what I said.
"Why don't you believe it?" My voice suddenly rose. This kid was so disappointing. Although I didn't believe in these things before, the facts are right here, and I can't help it even if I don't believe it.
"If ghosts and gods truly exist, why hasn't my mother come to see me all these years?" He suddenly became sad, looking at me with eyes full of sorrow. I sighed heavily in my heart. In Xi Lan's heart, if gods and ghosts existed, her mother must be in heaven, transformed into a fairy.
Clouds Drunk, Moon Slightly Asleep (Revised Edition) Volume Three: If Life Were Only As Beautiful as Our First Meeting - First Victory at Sizhou (Part Two)
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First Victory at Sizhou (Part Two)
"Xi Lan, Consort Duan is watching you from heaven right now, but there's a boundary between the mortal and the divine, so you can't see her. You are the person she worried about most in her life, so you must live well and live happily. That way, Consort Duan will be comforted when she sees you from heaven. If you really can't let go of the bitterness and hatred in your heart, then go ahead and do it, just don't lose your true nature. I think Consort Duan, like me, hopes that after Xi Lan finishes what needs to be done, she will still have a soft and grateful heart." I have never been a person who accepts things passively. If some things become thorns in your heart, then why let this pain accompany you for a lifetime? Pulling out this thorn may cause blood to flow for a while, and there may be moments of unbearable pain, but I believe that the heart has the ability to heal, and I believe even more that Xi Lan's heart, after healing, will still be that sincere heart.
He looked at me, his eyes clear and focused, and after a long while he said, "Not Wei Mian, not Yun Yue, is Qian Qian also from the heavens?"
I almost burst out laughing, completely lacking in class. At first, I mistook Xi Lan for a deity, but now it seems Xi Lan thinks I'm a celestial fairy descended to earth. The world is always so wondrous. Anyway, my situation is hard to explain, and telling the truth would probably scare the kids. Besides, I really don't belong here. My soul probably really did fly a long way through the heavens before arriving here, so what he said isn't entirely wrong, is it? So, I suppressed my laughter and nodded very seriously.
"Qianqian." He suddenly pulled me into a tight embrace, his voice trembling slightly.
Unlike the sweetness and happiness I felt when the fox called me, I felt an extraordinary warmth and tranquility when Xilan called me.
"Xi Lan, I don't want to go into this forest." Now that the issue of how to address me had been resolved, I started to act spoiled. "It's so dark, why did Xi Lan bring me here?"
He smiled without saying a word, then suddenly pulled me to his side, and with a light leap, his body soared into the air. He lightly touched the treetops with his toes, holding me tightly with one hand, and used his light-footed skill to carry me forward. At first, I was so shocked I closed my eyes, but slowly opened them, looking at the forest we were flying past below and the dense lights in the distance, and I was instantly filled with excitement. Good heavens, Xi Lan's skill seems incredibly high! Carrying me didn't seem to affect him at all.
After crossing a vast, dark forest, we finally stopped at a spring. Although my feet were firmly planted on solid ground, I felt as if I were still flying. I think if the moon were bright enough, Xilan would have seen my flushed face, because I was so excited.
"Qianqian, we're here, this is it." Xilan let go of my hand, then took mine again, and we walked closer to the spring.
"Huh?" I was still immersed in the wonderful feeling of flying and didn't understand Xi Lan's words for a moment.
He affectionately patted my head and said with a smile, "Didn't you want to take a bath, Qianqian? This hot spring is very secluded, no one will come at this time, Qianqian, feel free to take a bath here."
My jaw nearly dropped. Was Tian Xilan planning to take a bath with me? I said in a slightly off-key voice, "I didn't bring any change of clothes, and Xilan seems to be a guy."
"Seems like it?" He chuckled softly, then patted my head, his voice also tinged with amusement. "Qianqian, don't worry about washing. I'll watch over you from the side."
Is this going to work? What if someone breaks in? What if Xi Lan peeks? I pursed my lips, remaining motionless and silent.
He shook his head helplessly, then, with a leap, lightly touched the water's surface a few times, and arrived at a more secluded hot spring. This hot spring wasn't as large as the previous one, but it was sheltered by trees on three sides, making it seem much safer. Xi Lan put me down without a word, then leaped back to the large hot spring.
It was dark, and the moon wasn't very bright. I glanced at the distance between Xi Lan and me, then looked down at the hot spring that seemed to be still steaming. I raised one hand, sniffed it near my armpit, and dashed behind a big tree. I quickly took off my clothes and jumped into the hot spring with a "plop."
Ah, it feels so good! I can finally take a proper shower. Oh my god, it feels like I haven't washed my hair or taken a bath in almost half a month. The water wasn't deep. I stood in the water and spun around. I didn't notice anything unusual, and I didn't see Xilan peeking at me, so I started washing my hair with peace of mind.
I soaked in the hot spring, idly playing with the water, my thoughts drifting to the battle tomorrow morning. This peaceful night, this hot spring bath—was probably the last indulgence before the big fight. From tomorrow onward, everything would be different. Switching sides at the last minute, though victory seemed assured, would surely result in many deaths. As I casually played in the water, a sudden thought flashed through my mind, but my heart skipped a beat. Should I do this?
War is destined to be bloody; either the soldiers of Wangyue will die, or the soldiers of Tianqing and Longyao will perish. Since one side is bound to die, I should not hesitate, nor should I show mercy. Since this war is unavoidable, for me, the key is how to end it as quickly as possible, how to minimize Longyao's casualties and achieve victory in a short period of time, isn't it?
I hurriedly got out of the hot spring, then immediately squatted down. Oh no! There was nothing to dry myself off with! Was I supposed to let my clothes air dry in the winter night before putting them back on? Putting my clothes back on wet would give me a cold, and in this situation, I couldn't hold the rest of the troops back!
"Xi...Xi Lan!" I almost choked on my own saliva. When did Tian Xi Lan appear? Oh my god, luckily it was dark and I couldn't see very well, but is this kid trying to openly watch me get out of the bath?
"Xi...Xi Lan!" I'm about to faint. This kid is not only ignoring me, but he's also taking off his clothes. Good heavens, is Xi Lan some kind of moonlit werewolf?
"Come on up, you need to dry off before you get dressed." He took off his outer robe, unfolded it, and gestured for me to come up.
I crossed my arms and shook my head like a rattle-drum. I was already completely exposed last time, and this time I absolutely refused. Ugh, why do I always forget that Xi Lan is a man? Being seen naked like this is such a huge loss! There's nowhere to hide, nowhere to escape, and damn it, right now I don't even seem to blush. Just like last time, my anger outweighs my shyness.
Clearly, Tian Xilan can be stubborn and disobedient at times. Just like last time, he lifted me out of the hot spring with one hand and quickly wrapped me in his robe with the other. But this time, I didn't cover my face with my hands, so they were also wrapped in the robe, and I couldn't choke him like last time.
"Tian Xilan!" I shouted. Although he meant well, he shouldn't take advantage of me like this.
He just kept smiling, ignoring my anger, and watched with satisfaction as I struggled a few times inside his robe. Then he turned around and retrieved all the clothes I had left next to the tree.
I reached out and tightly wrapped Xi Lan's outer robe around myself to prevent it from slipping off. Watching Tian Xi Lan approach me, still holding my robe, I was so nervous I couldn't utter a word, my face quickly burning. Was this kid going to watch me get dressed?
Tian Xilan walked up to me, but turned around and handed me the clothes with her other hand.
I breathed a sigh of relief. This kid was a lecher one minute and a gentleman the next, he was driving me crazy. But weighing the situation, it was safest for him to be facing away from me like this, rather than letting him sneak up where I couldn't see him and peek in my direction. I hurriedly grabbed the clothes from his hands, and after a flurry of activity, I realized I was too nervous. Suddenly, I was clumsy and couldn't put on my clothes properly—well, not properly, I couldn't wrap my bra properly. 5555, Zisu had wrapped it for me when I left home. I hadn't taken off my undergarments since then. I only have experience wearing women's clothes; whenever I've worn men's clothes, someone has always dressed me for me.
The longer it went on, the more worried I became about Xilan turning around. The more worried I became about Xilan turning around, the more nervous I became. Besides, even though I had put on my pants, my upper body was still half-naked, and I really felt cold. My hands trembled, making me even more clumsy.
"Let me do it." Xi Lan's voice suddenly appeared above my head, startling me so much that I almost fainted. I hesitated and looked up, meeting his smiling, bright black eyes. My heart skipped a beat, and my hand loosened, causing the bra to come undone from the tight wrapping.
Before my underwear was fully exposed, Xi Lan grabbed the bra with one hand. My tongue was tied and I couldn't make a sound. I just watched helplessly as Xi Lan wrapped the bra around and around again, and then somehow fixed it behind my back. Finally, she put the other clothes on me one by one.
While doing these things, Xi Lan's expression was completely natural, as if he had done the same thing a thousand times before, and there was no lust in his eyes. As for me, I was deeply puzzled as to why Xi Lan would do these things, and I didn't even notice when Xi Lan's hand accidentally touched my body.
"Has Xilan ever been to a brothel?" I blurted out. Damn it, instead of yelling and beating this lecherous bastard to a pulp, he's asking me this? But looking at his practiced movements just now, I'm really curious. Did this kid run away from the palace not to seek solace in nature, but to frequent brothels?
"A brothel?" A hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, then he shook his head.
"Then how could you do these things?" My voice suddenly rose, I didn't know where this anger came from, but I immediately realized that my anger came from somewhere inexplicably, so I picked up his outer robe that had fallen to the ground, threw it at him, and shouted, "Tian Xilan, you are not allowed to take advantage of me like this in the future, I am not married yet!"
After saying that, I turned around and left without looking back. Then I stopped after taking a few steps. I was so angry! If Tian Xilan didn't take me to the hot spring, did I have to swim there?
I sat on "Ma Zhongtian Xilan" sulking. The brat behind me didn't apologize or admit his mistake for what had just happened, or make any promises that he wouldn't do it again. He just kept using his outer robe to wipe my wet hair, which made it difficult for me to criticize him anymore.