Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 87
Suddenly, before she could even realize who had arrived, she remembered what she had just said and was filled with remorse. But looking at Qingyun's smiling face, she couldn't bring herself to put on a stern expression, so she lowered her head and whispered in a voice as soft as a mosquito's bite, "I would never be like Dangui!"
"Isn't it good that Dan Gui dares to pursue the husband she loves and is not bound by worldly conventions?"
No time to look up, her eyes misty with tears, a hint of confusion in them. She murmured, "But Dan Gui abandoned her cousin. She clearly liked him before. If that scholar hadn't appeared, Dan Gui and her cousin would have been a perfect couple."
Qingyun's eyes flashed, and she immediately chuckled, "Dan Gui has only ever been in contact with one man since childhood—her cousin. Her affection for him is nothing more than a dependence she's had since childhood." Qingyun's eyes narrowed slightly, and her voice lowered, "Besides, true love means that even when separated by distance and long periods of separation, the other person's every word and action will constantly surface in your mind. Like..."
Suddenly, a look of surprise flashed in Qingyun's eyes, astonished by the image that had just appeared in her mind. But the next moment, she pursed her lips and decided to ignore what had just crossed her mind.
She didn't want to touch or break such things.
Since that's the case, it's better to pretend we know nothing. That way, they'll still be lifelong friends.
Ah, a lifetime!
"Dependence?" Wuxia murmured.
Qingyun smiled gently, then changed the subject, asking, "Does Wuxia like osmanthus?"
After a long silence, she finally replied softly, "I don't like it... I like it..."
Although she didn't have time to give a vague answer, Qingyun understood.
She smiled and said, "I have no time to admire Dan Gui's courage to pursue her dreams, but I resent Dan Gui for abandoning her cousin. But I think I still love Dan Gui!"
Wuxia was startled and abruptly looked up, gazing into Qingyun's clear, mirror-like eyes. She was immediately taken aback, feeling as if those eyes could know all the world's affairs. Moreover, those eyes made one feel as if they were seeing a celestial being; even the greatest anger would dissipate in their presence.
She had no time to bite her lip and remained silent.
“Actually, the characters in the book all come from our daily lives, but they are more ethereal than ordinary life. However, with Wuxia’s intelligence, Wuxia should be able to understand what I mean.” Then Qingyun glanced at the green plum behind the tree and instructed, “Green plum, find someone to fix this broken string later.”
She gently stroked the five-stringed zither on the stone table, a barely perceptible tenderness in her eyes. "The zither mustn't be treated like this!"
Her voice was gentle, as refreshing as a spring breeze. However, a hint of pale silver appeared in her pupils, which even Qingyun didn't notice.
It was a gentle voice, yet when Wuxia and Lümei heard it, their hearts trembled. Those words sounded like a spring breeze to the light, but upon closer listening, they were like a biting winter wind.
Suddenly, Qingyun stared intently at Yu Wuxia and said earnestly, "Wuxia, even after we're married, you'll always be Wuhen's most beloved younger sister. This is a unique bond." Then she smiled gently, "It's getting late, I should go now. I'll have a proper chat with Wuxia another day."
Wuxia was so engrossed in her chaotic thoughts that she didn't even notice Qingyun had left.
When Green Plum saw that Yu Wuxia was deep in thought, she quietly left.
When she finally emerged from the chaos, she found that the sky was beginning to darken, and the stars were faintly visible in the air.
At this moment, Wuxia felt as if she had found a way out of a seemingly hopeless situation. She smiled knowingly, her eyes shining so brightly that even the stars in the sky paled in comparison. All the resentment she had felt recently vanished. Yu Wuxia was refreshed and invigorated, as if she had eaten a ginseng fruit.
She looked up at the crescent moon in the sky, and a pair of clear eyes suddenly appeared in her mind.
Having a sister-in-law like that is really great!
Volume Two: Fate Leads to a Happy Marriage Between Qingyi and Ziyi (Part 1)
White Tiger Tower.
Jun Wuhen sat in the center of the hall, with Wu Si standing beside him, telling him one by one the information he had collected recently.
Jun Wuhen's brows were constantly furrowed, and his icy blue eyes occasionally flashed with a chilling light.
"...Since ancient times, good and evil have been unable to coexist. The Qin Palace, once the most powerful demonic sect, is now secretly accumulating strength, preparing to revive its sect. However, the authorities are incompetent; after searching for a long time, they still cannot find the Qin Palace's current location. Back then, the Qin Palace Master, Mei Jue, sang 'Hate at the River' so powerfully that even the most skilled martial artists from various sects had their five meridians severed. Although Master Mei Jue is now dead, the Qin Palace's power is not to be underestimated. People in the underworld follow the Qin Palace's lead, and even those in the righteous path are terrified of it. Master, I'm afraid that soon, the Li Palace's status in the martial world will fall behind that of the Qin Palace."
Jun Wuhen's brows remained furrowed.
After pondering for a long time, he asked, "Wu Si, did any of the Qin Palace disciples we captured reveal any secrets?"
"The disciples of Qin Palace are extremely scattered, and all of them are masters of disguise. Wu Si once captured a Qin Palace disciple, but he was very tight-lipped and would rather bite his tongue and commit suicide than reveal the location of Qin Palace."
"This Qin Palace is quite mysterious." A cold glint flashed in his blue eyes.
Suddenly, Wu Si seemed to remember something. His eyes lit up and he said, "Master, I heard that the Palace Master of Qin Palace has disappeared. This Palace Master of Qin Palace acts strangely and never shows herself, but I heard that her martial arts skills are no less than those of Mei Jue back then."
"Is the news true?"
"Wu Si learned this from Ximen Yue, the all-knowing expert in the martial arts world. Moreover, the Qin Palace disciples haven't made much of a move in the martial arts world recently, which shows that they are leaderless. This is the best opportunity to annihilate the Qin Palace in one fell swoop."
Jun Wuhen shook his head. "No, we are in the open, while Qin Palace is in the shadows. The news is still uncertain, and we don't even know where Qin Palace is. If we go there rashly, we will only suffer losses."
Wu Si nodded in agreement.
"Master, the martial arts world is in a state of panic lately."
Jun Wuhen pondered for a moment and said, "On the ninth day of next month, the Li Palace will hold a martial arts conference at Li Mountain. The martial arts world has been quiet and peaceful for a long time, and it is time to show the Qin Palace the strength of our Li Palace. Moreover, we can also choose Wuxia's husband from among them."
Upon hearing this, Wu Si's eyes lit up. The martial world hadn't been lively in a long time. He immediately replied, "Wu Si will definitely give the order to let Qin Palace know how powerful our Li Palace is."
Suddenly, Jun Wuhen seemed to remember something. "Give another order: if anyone asks about the appearance of the Lady of the Venerable Ones, tell them that she always wears a white veil." Many people at White Bone Cliff already knew Princess Fengxue's true face. And he absolutely could not let that man know of her existence.
Wu Si was taken aback, and the image of Qing Yun's clear eyes immediately flashed into his mind, filling him with a sense of awe. That woman, as beautiful as an immortal.
Suddenly, a question popped into his head.
"Master, Princess Fengxue..."
Jun Wuhen's eyes immediately flashed coldly, "Don't say what you shouldn't say."
Wu Si suddenly felt a chill and immediately fell silent.