Kiyomi Tsuki and His Fox

Chapter 204

"Twenty-three," Kiyomizuki said casually.

"I think you're only sixteen or seventeen at most. When you sleep, you look more like a baby, and you even smack your lips." Long Fengxiang finally found an opportunity to tease him.

"It's okay if you don't believe me, anyway I'm twenty-three, older than you." Kiyomi Tsuki licked diligently.

Long Fengxiang smiled maliciously, "Only little kids eat lollipops."

"Yeah, so what?" Kiyomi Tsuki said vaguely.

Long Fengxiang grabbed the mirror, and Qing Jianyue looked at herself in the mirror, blinked, and looked like an idiot. A burst of laughter, loud enough to lift the roof off the room, erupted. Long Fengxiang clutched his stomach, rubbing his intestines, and rolled around on the bed.

Kang Boying and Long Fengming exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly.

Chapter Seventy-Six: Grudges and Enmities

As dusk fell, a light drizzle began to fall. The distant, rolling mountains, like a master's ink painting, were beautifully hazy, beautifully melancholic. Closer in, a verdant bamboo grove nestled within, within which lay a beautiful, secluded courtyard. The walls were covered in lush green vines, cascading down like a green waterfall, reflecting the vibrant reds, pale yellows, and snow-whites of the roses. A gentle breeze carried the rich fragrance of the flowers and the soft chirping of birds, before fading into complete silence. This was Jiyuan (Silent Garden).

The entire Jiyuan Garden was guarded by warriors from Tianlong Fortress, so heavily fortified that it could be described as an impregnable fortress. The gates of Jiyuan Garden were wide open. Passing through the protective barrier, one could see Qing Jianyue standing quietly in the courtyard, motionless like a puppet. No one knew what he was thinking or what he wanted to do. In short, he just stood there blankly.

Long Fengming stood in the corridor for a long time, then asked with a puzzled expression, "How long have you been standing like this, young master?"

“Ever since you, your son-in-law, and the second young master left, Young Master Jianyue has been standing there.” Ye Gang replied, “I invited Young Master Jianyue to return to his room to rest several times, but he seemed to be deaf and ignored me completely.”

"An umbrella." Long Fengming held out his hand. A servant brought an umbrella, and Long Fengming opened it and walked into the courtyard, holding it over Qing Jianyue's head. "What are you thinking about, young master?"

"I'm doing something I've always wanted to do but never had the chance to." Kiyomi Tsuki stared blankly up at the sky.

"What is it?" Long Fengming asked.

“Staring blankly,” Kiyomi Tsuki said.

This time, it was Long Fengming's turn to be stunned.

Night fell, and the world was plunged into darkness; the rain grew heavier. Ye Gang couldn't bear to watch any longer and went over to say, "It's time for dinner."

His words reminded Kiyomi Tsuki, who instantly seemed to come alive, jumping around like a lively shrimp. "Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me to change my clothes before we eat. I promise I'll be quick." After calling out, he rushed into the room like a gust of wind.

Ye Gang muttered, "My God, so only eating can bring him back to life."

Long Fengming smiled faintly. He turned and took a few steps, then suddenly looked back towards the dark gate. He seemed lost in thought…

Even if the sky were to fall, she couldn't let her stomach suffer. Qing Jianyue rushed into the room, and with the help of a maid, hurriedly changed into a clean robe. She didn't even bother to dry her hair before rushing out of the bedroom and into the living room. Ye Gang was supervising the servants in the kitchen as they served the dishes, while Long Fengming was talking to four men in black. Qing Jianyue recognized them immediately; they were his personal guards: Huang Chong, Zhang Lang, Mao Ying, and Guo Guo.

As Qing Jianyue entered, they immediately stood up. Huang Chong and the other three rushed towards him with great excitement, bowing respectfully, "Young Master."

"You've arrived." Kiyomi Tsuki's face lit up with joy.

"Yes, we are here to protect the young master as ordered by the lord of the fortress." Huang Chong finished speaking, picked up the basket in his hands, and said, "The lord of the fortress instructed us to give this to the young master."

Kiyomi Tsuki reached out and opened the basket. A snow-white little fox suddenly jumped out, blinking its bright golden eyes, wagging its fluffy tail, and grinning happily with its little pointed snout. Kiyomi Tsuki laughed, picked it up and hugged it to her chest, saying with a smile, "Fox."

The little fox cried out triumphantly, "Yes, Master, it's me, Fox! Hehe, I've come to protect you! Master, let me tell you, that stinky horse was kicking its tail because it couldn't come, which angered the lord so much that he rewarded it with two pine nut candies, and only then did it behave."

Huang Chong laughed and said, "Ever since the young master left, the fox has been sullen and listless, refusing to eat anything, and has obviously lost weight. When we came this time, it seemed to know and secretly followed us, but fortunately it was discovered. The fortress master was afraid that the little guy was naughty and that if anything happened to him, the young master would be heartbroken. So, he ordered us to bring it here."

Kiyomi Tsuki stroked its beautiful head tenderly and scolded, "Naughty. Didn't I tell you to stay home and behave yourself when I left? Why didn't you listen? It's lucky we found out. What if something had really happened? You have no idea how chaotic it is outside."

The little fox cried out excitedly, as if accusing its owner of no longer loving it and abandoning it. Qing Jian Yue loved it dearly and held it in his arms for a while to comfort it. When it finally calmed down, Qing Jian Yue untied the pouch hanging around its neck and took out a letter, but he didn't open it immediately. Instead, he looked up and glanced at it. By the time he opened the pouch, Huang Chong and the other three had already retreated. As for Long Feng Ming, he stood far away outside the door, facing the wind and rain, his hands behind his back, his snow-white robes fluttering, truly exuding an otherworldly elegance. Qing Jian Yue couldn't help but feel grateful for his thoughtfulness. He opened the envelope, and a few lines of strong, powerful handwriting came into view.

It was a letter from Lu Qingcheng. The letter was very simple, essentially telling Qing Jianyue to take care of his health and not to act impulsively for revenge. Although there wasn't a single word of longing, the entire letter was filled with care, concern, and deep love. Qing Jianyue was overjoyed, feeling as if he were riding a rainbow, experiencing a sweetness, happiness, and joy he had never tasted before. However, at the end of the letter, Lu Qingcheng sternly warned him against being fickle, a warning that sounded like seven or eight vats of vinegar had been spilled—sour indeed.

Honestly, what time is it? I don't have the leisure to like other men.

Thinking of this, Qing Jian Yue subconsciously looked up at Long Feng Ming. As if knowing, Long Feng Ming also turned to look at him, his beautiful phoenix eyes gazing at him tenderly, containing profound and captivating wisdom and deep affection. Qing Jian Yue's heart pounded, and his face flushed as red as a fried egg. Then, he saw Long Feng Ming walking towards him with a smile; his elegant demeanor was truly pleasing to the eye. Qing Jian Yue sighed, "He makes my heart race! He's really comparable to my Qing Cheng, even surpassing Qing Feng and my handsome brother."

Suddenly, a sharp cry from a white fox rang in his ears. Before Kiyomi could even react, Ryuuhou was already upon him, grabbing him and pulling him into his arms. In the instant Kiyomi was pulled away, an arrow grazed past him and pierced the large screen behind him with a thud.

Angered roars erupted outside, followed by the sounds of weapons clashing and fighting, like a nightmare unfolding. Inside, people slammed their doors and windows shut as fast as they could.

Has it started yet? I still haven't seen you.

Kiyomi Tsuki's sorrowful gaze seemed to pierce through the tightly closed window, looking into the distance. In that faraway place, flames soared into the sky, bandits stormed into Star Moon Manor, burning down houses, killing all the men, the old, and the children, looting all the gold, silver, jewels, grain, livestock, and horses, and forcing all the women into one room to rape them… Kiyomi Tsuki, riding back with his companions, ran desperately, searching frantically… “Father, Mother, Xing’er…” But what he saw was his father pierced by a sword, blood gushing out like a fountain after the sword was pulled out…

Long Fengming helped him sit down, gently held his hand, and looked at his pale face with some concern. "Are you alright?"

"This is the last night." Kiyomi Tsuki smiled sadly. "Everything will come to an end. When dawn breaks, it will be a new beginning."

Long Fengming watched him silently, a warm smile on her lips, her eyes overflowing with tenderness, affection, and affection.

A cough sounded from the side, and Qing Jianyue glanced at it out of the corner of her eye; it was Huang Chong. Huang Chong stared at Long Fengming's hand holding Qing Jianyue's hand with some displeasure. Clearly, if it weren't for the other party's status, he would have already lost his temper.

I'm hungry.

Kiyomi Tsuki withdrew her hand and naturally hugged the white fox that was rubbing against her, without revealing a trace.

The aroma of food filled the air, and the clinking of cups and plates made it feel like paradise compared to the hellish battlefield outside.

Two pretty maids served at the table, pouring tea and serving dishes. Ye Gang stood slightly behind, keeping an eye on the servants who brought water and towels; in such a critical moment, caution was paramount. Huang Chong and Zhang Lang stood on either side of Qing Jianyue, while Mao Ying, Guo Guo, and Long Fengming's other three bodyguards monitored the battle outside. Qing Jianyue seemed completely oblivious, his gaze fixed intently on the dishes on the table. He picked up his chopsticks, forgetting all his worries, and ate with great relish and delight. Long Fengming watched him and smiled; whatever Qing Jianyue picked up, he followed suit, and the two ate with gusto.

"I'm full."

Kiyomi Tsuki grinned like a child, his face full of contentment. He was so adorable that everyone in the room laughed along with him.

The admiration in Long Fengming's eyes grew even stronger. Everything will end. With the first light of dawn, it will be a new beginning. Only someone like him could be so carefree, leaving without a trace.

The door opened, and someone entered. Qing Jianyue recognized the person's face and was startled—it was Lü Xiu. Lü Xiu gave a brief and rapid report on the battle situation outside. Long Fengming listened quietly, his face showing neither joy nor anger. After finishing his report, Lü Xiu stood there stiffly. Qing Jianyue's gaze upon him, and the hostility in the white fox's golden eyes, made him feel as if he were walking on thin ice. Long Fengming waved his hand, and Lü Xiu finally let out a long sigh, retreating without raising his head.