Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 114
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Upon entering, one sees a small, charming courtyard. The furnishings are simple: a towering tree stands in the center, beneath which sits a stone table with a zither made of paulownia wood. Occasionally, a few leaves drift down and land on the strings, producing a soft, rustling sound. Beside the zither is a book with a blue cover, bearing the two large characters—"Chasing Dreams." Qingyun smiled. It seems she hadn't come to the wrong place. And this fake Qingyun is quite similar to her in terms of interests!
Suddenly, a white figure appeared from behind the big tree, and was greatly surprised when he saw Qingyun and Ziyi.
When Qingyun and Ziyi saw the girl in white, they were equally astonished. Their eyes widened in surprise.
"Who, who, who are you?" Qingyun and the girl in white asked in unison.
"I am Qingyun," they answered in unison.
Zi Yi calmed down and carefully observed the girl in white. A sharp glint flashed in Zi Yi's eyes shortly after.
At this moment, Qingyun calmed down. She also began to carefully observe the girl in front of her.
Eyes...nose...mouth...ears...it was as if there really were two identical leaves in the world. The two of them looked so alike that even Qingyun herself couldn't tell them apart.
A moment of stillness fell over the air, broken only by the sound of disordered breathing.
At this moment, after scrutinizing Qingyun for a long time, the girl in white smiled and said, "You must be Lady Qingyun, the mistress of the Lord!" After a pause, her gaze fell on the girl in purple, and she smiled again, "This young lady must be Lady Qingyun's maid, the girl in purple!"
Qingyun and Ziyi were both taken aback, not expecting her to be so familiar with the affairs of the Li Palace.
"Who exactly are you?" Qingyun asked, frowning.
The girl in white smiled gently, sat down in front of the zither, and slowly began to play.
"I am Qingyun. I enjoy playing the zither and writing. My favorite flower is the pear blossom, my favorite food is chestnut chicken, and my favorite…"
"Stop!" Qingyun shouted, her eyes sharp. "Who exactly are you?"
The girl in white was still smiling gently. She stopped playing the zither, stood up, and said, "Let me tell you a story! It might be a very long story, so please come in and sit down to listen!"
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Ziyi and Qingyun exchanged a glance and nodded.
After entering the room, the girl in white poured a glass of water for Qingyun and the girl in purple. She sat down and began to tell her story: "When I was eight years old, my parents and I went to the maple forest to admire the autumn leaves, but we were tragically attacked by thieves. My parents were beaten to death by the thieves to save me. I was so frightened that I fainted. When I woke up, I found myself lying in a completely dark room. At that moment, I thought I had reached the King of Hell and cried out in sorrow. Just then, I noticed a man dressed in black standing beside me. He told me that crying was unsightly. That man had eyes bluer and more beautiful than the sky. Even though he was fierce, I still felt he was the gentlest person in the world. From that moment on, I fell in love with that fierce and cold man."
Qingyun pursed her lips; she had guessed the man's identity.
The girl in white stared at her, her gaze becoming extremely strange.
After a long while, Qingyun cleared her throat and said, "Are you talking about Wuhen?" Suddenly, she laughed, "I didn't realize Wuhen would do such heroic things as a child! I thought he only had eyes for the Li Palace since he was little."
After a pause, Qingyun looked at the girl in white. "Alright, continue."
The girl in white blinked and continued, "Later, I entered the Li Palace as a maid. But there was a rule in the Li Palace that anyone who fell in love with their master was not allowed to stay. The masters of the Li Palace were not people like us who could be loved. Because of this rule, I had a hard time hiding it, but I was eventually discovered. Because my gaze was too intense, I was eventually expelled from the Li Palace..."
Qingyun's eyes were fixed on the girl in white. Suddenly, a faint smile appeared on her lips. She lowered her eyes, concealing the complex emotions within them.
The girl in white suddenly raised her voice, "But for the past few years, I have always been thinking of you, missing you, and loving you. But then you appeared!" Her eyes became very sad.
At this moment, Qingyun raised her eyelids and said calmly, her voice unhurried, "You know Wuhen likes me, so you imitate me. You imitate my preferences, my actions, even—"
Suddenly, Qingyun ripped off the white-clad girl's face with lightning speed.
"You're imitating me, aren't you!"
The girl in white, who hadn't yet reacted, was stunned and speechless for a long time.
A radiant smile bloomed on Qingyun's lips. "The reason Elder Juechen is so extraordinary is because he possesses three extraordinary abilities: unparalleled medical skills, unparalleled lightness skills, and unparalleled disguise. These refer to his medical expertise, lightness skills, and ability to disguise. And what I've learned is precisely what Elder Juechen's disciples passed down, so your disguise can't possibly fool me. Besides, in this world, who can truly deceive me…" Qingyun's voice lowered, her eyes dimming slightly. A strange sadness inexplicably filled the air… "...only him…"
Zi Yi's heart suddenly ached terribly. Her dejected look made him want to hug her.
At this moment, Qingyun shrugged, her expression returning to calm.
"You must know the rule that only one person can leave the palace, which is why you copy everything I do!"
The girl in white bit her lower lip tightly, looking at Qingyun silently.
Purple-clad blinked, her gaze falling on the girl in white. Suddenly, she felt that the girl's eyes resembled Qingyun's somewhat.
Seeing her stubborn expression, Qingyun's heart softened. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she asked, "What's your real name?"
Qingyun's voice seemed to possess a magical power, making it impossible to resist.
“My real name is Qingyun, that’s true.”
"I see..." Qingyun's eyes darted around, and she chuckled softly. "Then I'll call you Xiao Qing." After a pause, Qingyun smiled at her and said, "Xiao Qing, would you like to return to the Li Palace and become my maid?"
Xiaoqing's eyes widened suddenly. She looked at Qingyun in disbelief, and after a long while, she stammered, "...Why...why?"
"A discerning eye recognizes a hero. And with proper nurturing, Xiaoqing's talent will make him a worthy rival to me in the future. This book market is too deserted; it's time for some liveliness. Hehe..."
Xiao Qing stared at Qing Yun with a strange expression. "You don't like the Lord." She said it with certainty.
"Oh?" Qingyun raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean by that?"
Xiao Qing said decisively, "When a girl talks about someone she likes, her eyes always light up with happiness. But you don't. Your eyes are indifferent, as if it's none of your business who the Lord likes. Besides, no wife would send another woman to her husband!"