Eternal Night - Chapter 140
“As long as you have them, I can pick them all out.” Feng Yangxi looked up at her and saw the strength in her eyes. He finally couldn’t help but reach out and pull her into his arms, saying firmly, “I will never let you face this alone.”
Entering the Ping An Medical Clinic, Yongye was digging in the courtyard. Her purple robe and throwing knife were buried here.
“They must have all been taken,” Feng Yangxi said.
"No, it definitely won't be taken away." Yongye dug through the soil, took out the dirty and smelly clothes, and admired them in his hands.
What use is this old garment?
“Yes, it’s very useful! The clothes can talk.” Yongye admired it like a treasure, but there was a clear sadness in his eyes.
Feng Yangxi didn't ask any more questions, her eyes filled with understanding and pity.
She happily dug up the throwing knives she had buried there—twenty knives, not one missing. She picked one up and examined it; its silver light was dazzling. She turned and smiled at Feng Yangxi: "Actually, I'm very good with any kind of hidden weapon. This knife was just so you could recognize me. I thought… I planned never to use this knife again, that's why I buried it here." She thought she could live a peaceful life from then on, refusing even to steal or rob. She thought she would never need to use the throwing knives again, she thought… there really is nothing in life that can be certain.
Are you still worried that I'll kill you?
"No. But I'll still use it."
"Why?"
"I didn't want to use it again, but since I've been given the chance, I'll use it." Yongye's movements were incredibly fast; in the blink of an eye, the throwing knives disappeared from his palm one by one. Feng Yangxi's admiring expression reminded her of Yuepo's appearance back then, and she couldn't help but feel saddened. She then smiled mischievously and said, "You'll never know where a master of hidden weapons hides their knives."
Seeing her cheerful smile, Feng Yangxi's mood improved, and he said thoughtfully, "I'm sure I have a way to find out, do you believe me?"
"Hehe, I don't believe it."
"Shall we make a bet?"
"What are we betting on?"
"Let's bet on who can discover the secret first, the secret of Anjia and Youli Valley."
Yongye stared at Feng Yangxi, his expression serious. Yongye laughed, then suddenly grabbed Feng Yangxi's beard and yanked hard. Feng Yangxi cried out in pain, "What are you doing?"
Yongye shrugged: "So it's true."
The wind howled, leaving me both amused and exasperated.
Do you know how to shrink your body?
"What?"
Yongye curled his lip: "I thought you would become Prince Yan just by losing your beard."
Feng Yangxi laughed heartily, his gaze softening as he looked at Yongye. He found her disdainful pout incredibly endearing. He suppressed a laugh and said, "Yongye, you need to understand, this is an agreement between your father and the Qi Emperor. The Crown Prince is no different from you!"
"You also need to understand that in this world, unless I want to marry, no one can force me." Yongye proudly raised her chin. She poked Feng Yangxi's chest and said with utmost seriousness, "I hate it most when people I trust lie to me. I swore that I would never let anyone stab me in the back in this life. Especially not my friends."
Before Feng Yangxi could answer, she smiled charmingly and said, "I'm going back to the An family to focus on my painting."
"Wait! What if the An family asks you where you've been these past few days?"
Yongye turned and walked away, tears welling in her eyes. "Whether it's Youli Valley or the An family, it seems they both want me to stay obediently at the An family villa and paint? These past few days, I was slapped by my steward, so of course I went to recuperate. Now, unable to bear leaving my beloved, I've obediently gone back!"
Feng Yangxi was speechless again by her words.
assassination
Feng Yangxi embraced Yongye and rode her to Anjia Villa.
"When did you find out I was Xinghun?" Yongye asked casually.
"Very early."
How early?
"At least I knew that when I was in the Yishan Valley."
"Last time it was in the valley..."
"If you don't want me to know, why should I force you? If I have to wait for you to refrain from using your lightness skill and stumble out of the valley, I'd rather carry a pig! Besides, you're even lighter than a pig!" Feng Yangxi said jokingly. At the time, she was afraid he would discover her skills and dared not reveal any of them, so he didn't want to expose her.
Yongye immediately shut up.
The clatter of hooves struck their hearts with each step. Neither of them spoke, seemingly lost in their own thoughts, or perhaps reluctant to break the harmonious tranquility.
The gate to the villa was already in sight. Feng Yangxi suddenly reined in his horse, which neighed loudly and stopped. "Go."
Yongye leaped off his horse and walked inside without looking back.
Feng Yangxi couldn't help but call out to her again, whispering, "I'm here, I've always been by your side." He turned his horse around and rode away.
As Yongye watched his retreating figure, a ripple of emotion stirred within her. She composed herself, slowly walked towards the villa, and knocked on the gate.
The door opened, and Uncle Ping stood inside, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes.
"Young Master, I'm back." Yongye didn't disguise himself; his blue robe and composed, elegant demeanor were like a tall, graceful bamboo after the rain.
Uncle Ping frowned, seeing that she wasn't disguised and was calmly looking down at him. He bowed slightly and said in a low voice, "Where have you been these past few days, young master? I've been very worried about you."
"I'm recovering from the slap you gave me. Uncle Ping, please be gentle in the future, my body is frail and I can't take it." Yongye walked in without changing his expression and casually instructed, "Make sure dinner is plentiful, and while you're at it, see if the eldest young master is free. I'd like to exchange some painting tips with him."
"Yes." A strange expression appeared in Uncle Ping's eyes, but his expression remained respectful, just like an ordinary and honest old steward.
As the lanterns were lit, An Boping arrived as promised and was surprised to see Yongye's appearance.
"Please have a seat, young master. Tonight we have roast suckling pig, roast whole lamb, two braised ducks, and stewed pigeon..."