The boxer gripped the back of his chair slightly. He had poisoned Yi Yue back then for Xuan Yuan Yue's sake. He never expected that his plan would fall through in the end, ruined by a shameless and despicable woman. And now, for the sake of power, he had no choice but to put on an act. How hateful, how utterly hateful!
Ning Xihe's face was grim. She stared intently at Ouyang Yue, her eyes filled with jealousy and hatred. She simply couldn't understand how someone who was completely incomparable to her, someone who could only be trampled on like dirt on the ground by her, this beautiful and noble cloud in the sky, could suddenly become so radiant. How could she have become the most beautiful woman in Langya Continent by stepping on her, and how could she have become the granddaughter of Princess Shuangxia and the sister of Xuanyuan Chaohua? How could that person who was originally just a young girl have grown more and more beautiful? It felt as if all the glory had now fallen on Ouyang Yue, making her hate her to no end.
It wasn't just Ning Xihe; all the women present at the banquet felt a pang of jealousy towards Ouyang Yue. For example, Fu Meier, Ouyang Rou who had come with Ouyang Zhide, and Ning Xishan from the Ning family. They used to be people who could easily trample Ouyang Yue underfoot, but in just two or three years, she had undergone a complete transformation. Her speed was something they couldn't even dream of, a direction they could never catch up to. They could only watch as Ouyang Yue continuously widened the gap between them, a gap they could never reach!
Like Crown Prince Baili Cheng, the princes all looked rather grim, especially the Fifth Prince Baili Jian and the Ninth Prince Baili Mao. Baili Jian's previous attempt to sabotage the Crown Princess selection was primarily aimed at persuading the Emperor to choose him as a second choice. Given their antagonistic relationship, both in the Crown Prince's favor and in court, if Ouyang Yue hadn't been chosen as Crown Princess, she would normally have been his Fifth Prince's wife. Who knew that in the end, neither of their schemes succeeded, and the sickly Seventh Prince would have benefited unjustly. Baili Jian even felt a pang of heartache; the Seventh Prince might die at any moment, and a beauty like Xuanyuan Yue might soon be forced into a life of widowhood—a truly regrettable situation, and even more so for the Xuanyuan Army behind her. Baili Jian couldn't help but think that since Ouyang Yue would no longer be a virgin and therefore couldn't be his principal wife, if she were willing to lower her status, he could consider bringing her into the palace as a concubine—a win-win situation.
Baili Mao felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He didn't like Xuan Yuan Yue at all. He had only proposed marriage to her because he wanted to find more support for the Fifth Prince, Baili Jian. After all, even though Xuan Yuan Yue hadn't officially acknowledged her as a relative, Ouyang Zhide still had 100,000 troops under his command, so she was not to be underestimated. Who knew she had such an amazing background? He also never expected that Ouyang Yue would have such captivating beauty today. He truly regretted his decision and was extremely jealous that Baili Chen was her rightful future husband.
The men and women present were filled with complex emotions. They watched as the beautiful and dazzling woman walked step by step up to the high platform, then knelt down to pay her respects to Princess Shuangxia. Princess Shuangxia then delivered a long speech of admonitions befitting a coming-of-age ceremony, before slowly walking up to the platform to adorn Ouyang Yue's hair with a crown and hairpins, celebrating her coming-of-age. Her hair, like a magnificent black waterfall, flowed continuously through Princess Shuangxia's fingers, stirring the hearts of many.
"The ceremony is complete!"
"Congratulations on Princess Mingyue's coming-of-age ceremony!" Everyone exclaimed in unison, their voices booming. Ouyang Yue chuckled and bowed slightly, her posture even more elegant.
"Good, good, my little sister has grown up too." At this moment, Xuan Yuan Chaohua walked over, reached out to help Ouyang Yue up and smiled. Ouyang Yue smiled gently at Xuan Yuan Chaohua, who was taken aback. He reached out to help her down and sit down next to Princess Shuangxia. He was filled with emotion. From the moment he learned of his sister's existence, he had tried his best to protect her. Although he later discovered that his sister was even stronger than he had imagined, as her brother, he could not help but feel at ease. In the blink of an eye, she had come of age and was about to get married. It was truly a sad and helpless situation.
"Congratulations on your coming-of-age ceremony, Mingyue. This is a gift from me to celebrate your coming of age. I wonder if you will like it." As soon as Ouyang Yue sat down, Baili Cheng waved his hand, and a servant immediately brought out a large box a meter long. When it was opened, everyone was astonished. Two servants pulled open the box, and what they found inside caused everyone present to gasp in amazement. It was a dress, a pure white and crystal-clear dress that shimmered with seven colors under the sunlight. The ladies present could only imagine how beautiful and charming they would look if they wore it. Baili Cheng smiled and said, "This dress is made of many precious fabrics, including silkworm silk. It is very soft to wear, and the brighter the light, the more dazzling it becomes. It will surely make Mingyue even more beautiful."
Ouyang Yue smiled and said, "Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness. It would be impolite of me to refuse." At this coming-of-age ceremony, it was only right for Ouyang Yue to receive any valuable gift. Although the Crown Prince could not marry Ouyang Yue, Xuan Yuan Chaohua held a more important place in his heart. Even if he could not marry her, he could still win her over, so he would not be stingy.
However, Ning Xihe, who was sitting next to her, turned pale when she saw the dress. The dress was so beautiful that even the dressing rooms in the Crown Prince's mansion did not have such exquisite clothes. None of the betrothal gifts given to her could compare to it, which showed how exquisite the workmanship and materials of the dress were. Ning Xihe had never seen anything so enviable before. What was hateful was that it was given to Ouyang Yue, not to her!
Compared to her status, even though Xuan Yuan Yue was a princess, she still had to call her "Imperial Sister-in-law," making her status far more noble. Yet, she was inferior to Xuan Yuan Yue in every way, which made her resentful. If she hadn't married the Crown Prince before, Ning Xihe might not have been so competitive. But she was the Crown Princess, the future Empress, the most honorable woman. As her status and position rose, her expectations rose, and her demands naturally increased as well. Ning Xihe's expression was extremely unpleasant, and she stared at Ouyang Yue with wide eyes.
Compared to the Crown Prince, the Third Prince's gift was more ordinary, though still quite exquisite—a set of red coral jewelry. The Fourth Prince, Baili Chang, presented a set of poems and paintings by a deceased Confucian scholar, valued for their rarity. The Fifth Prince's gift was equally astonishing: a set of precious and exquisite diamond jewelry from the Western Regions. Under the sunlight, the jewelry shimmered with beautiful colors from every angle; its vibrant hues and exquisite shapes were enough to drive any woman wild. Ouyang Yue was momentarily stunned, but then smiled sweetly and expressed her gratitude, which greatly pleased Baili Jian.
However, Fu Meier beside him looked grim. Most of the tribute from the Western Regions was sent directly to the imperial palace, but because of the rarity of the items, obtaining even a small amount was extremely profitable. Therefore, many merchants from various countries in the Langya Continent would contact other merchants to trade in rare items from different countries. This Western Regions diamond was one such item. Because of its high cost and exquisite jewelry, a single piece could be worth a quarter of the Fu family's annual income. Baili Jian's gift was undoubtedly due to the Fu family's efforts. However, Baili Jian wanted the item for his own benefit. Now that Fu Meier was married to him, the Fu family was in the same boat, sharing both glory and disgrace. However, this diamond ornament, which was only intended as a coming-of-age gift for Xuan Yuan Yue, was something the Fu family had painstakingly acquired. It could be resold for a lot of money, but Baili Jian directly gave it to a woman for her coming-of-age ceremony, without even mentioning the money involved. When Fu Meier returned to the mansion last time, even Fu Lin's expression towards her was off, because the losses this time were quite significant. But there was nothing they could do. At least they understood that Baili Jian was trying to win over Xuan Yuan Chaohua. If the Fu family could stay with Baili Jian until the end, they would have even greater wealth and glory in the future. No matter how dissatisfied they were, they had to endure it!
But for something so important, Xuan Yuan Yue merely smiled and nodded, her smile widening slightly. Did she care? Did she deserve to wear something so precious? She didn't!
Fu Meier roared inwardly, her eyes filled with hatred as she glared at Ouyang Yue, wishing she could devour her whole.
Baili Mao presented a set of expensive jewelry. After all the princes had given their gifts, many people noticed that the Seventh Prince, who was supposed to be Princess Mingyue's future husband, hadn't made any gesture. People couldn't help but wonder if the Seventh Prince was dissatisfied with the Emperor's bestowal of marriage, or if he was unhappy with Princess Mingyue. If he didn't even deserve such a beautiful person, what kind of person did the Seventh Prince want to find?
At this moment, Baili Chen stood up. Today he was dressed in a silver-white dragon robe, with his hair tied up in a white jade crown. His face was as exquisite as white jade. His eyes were fixed on Ouyang Yue. Just as everyone was wondering what he was going to give her, Baili Chen said, "This prince has not prepared a gift."
"Oh, I wasn't prepared."
"What? The Seventh Prince didn't prepare a gift."
"Haha, from the Crown Prince to the Ninth Prince, the gifts are all incredibly lavish, but the Seventh Prince himself didn't prepare a gift. Isn't that a slap in the face to Princess Mingyue? It seems the Seventh Prince doesn't really like Princess Mingyue." Many people murmured below, watching Ouyang Yue sitting on the stage with expressions of amusement, especially the ladies and young women. Seeing Ouyang Yue receiving one valuable item after another that made them envious, while they could only look and not touch, they were all very jealous and showed mocking expressions on their faces.
Princess Shuangxia's expression changed slightly. Xuan Yuanchaohua was already looking at Baili Chen with a dark face. However, Ouyang Yue, the person in question, remained very calm, and her smile did not change at all. Baili Chen looked at Ouyang Yue and smiled: "I will give you my whole heart."
"ah!"
"What!"
"Why send his heart? Is the Seventh Prince going to commit suicide by sending his heart because he's about to die?"
"Are you stupid? Of course not. You don't understand when someone gives you their heart? This is a confession!"
"It's a confession! The Seventh Prince actually said he would give me his whole heart. He seems so devoted."
"Seriously, it's so heartwarming to hear a handsome man speak like that." The young ladies started gossiping among themselves. Ouyang Yue herself hadn't reacted to Baili Chen's confession yet, but they were all blushing.
Ouyang Yue was also stunned. She had previously taken over many properties under Baili Chen's name, and she knew that Baili Chen didn't have much savings. She had thought about returning them to Baili Chen, but he refused. Ouyang Yue had thought that Baili Chen didn't need to give any gifts because most of his assets were in her hands, which was more valuable than those of the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince. However, she didn't expect him to confess his feelings in front of so many people. Although their development was rapid in Tianshan, it was only within Tianshan. After returning, they always kept to themselves in front of others and didn't let anyone see anything. He actually dared to say these things so boldly.
At this moment, Ouyang Yue was also shocked and lost her mind for a moment, not knowing how to respond. After Baili Chen finished speaking, he sat down and stopped talking, which caused a lot of discussion in the room. Ouyang Yue couldn't help but blush slightly, and the rouge on her face seemed to become even more beautiful. Ouyang Yue was so beautiful that people would be stunned at first glance.
After an unknown amount of time, someone in the room suddenly laughed and said, "Haha, the student's gifts are not as valuable as those of the Crown Prince and the other princes, but I have a little trinket that I hope Princess Mingyue will not find offensive." The voice was very cheerful and pleasant to the ear. When everyone turned around, they saw Leng Caiwen, still dressed in his signature pink clothes, standing there smiling and waving his fan.
Today, the Leng family sent their two eldest sons, Leng Caifeng and Leng Caiwen. The two are brothers, but their personalities are completely opposite. Leng Caifeng is steady and mature, while Leng Caiwen is unrestrained and romantic. Both are exceptionally handsome men. Most importantly, Leng Caiwen is not yet married. Although he seems a bit flirtatious, his status and talent are top-notch, making it hard for anyone not to be tempted. Most of the princes have already established their principal wives or concubines, positions that are not easily attained. These young ladies naturally have to settle for second best, so Leng Caiwen is the second choice among these noble families in the capital.
"What little trinkets is Young Master Leng planning to give?" someone joked nearby. After all, Leng Caiwen was on good terms with Baili Chen and had a very straightforward and quirky personality. If the Seventh Prince could give a confession of love as a gift, who knows what Leng Caiwen would give in return.
Leng Caiwen smiled mysteriously, reached into his sleeve, and pulled out a red brocade box about the size of a man's palm. Inside the box was a white jade doll. Due to the scale, its features were not clearly visible from a distance, but the clothes and ornaments on the doll were astonishing, remarkably lifelike and incredibly vivid. A servant then took the item and handed it to Ouyang Yue. Ouyang Yue was also curious, opened the box, glanced at it, and was stunned. Then she smiled at Leng Caiwen and said, "Cousin's gift is very novel and excellent."
Leng Caiwen smiled and sat back down, but it made people a little suspicious. Although Leng Caiwen's doll was made of white jade, which was also very precious, compared to the expensive gifts from the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince, and the Seventh Prince's ingenuity which touched people's hearts, his gift seemed too ordinary. Next, only a few powerful people in the court presented their gifts in front of others, while other families simply recorded the list and accepted them.
Leng Caifeng had been staring at Leng Caiwen ever since he sat down. Leng Caiwen couldn't help but laugh and said, "Big brother, what are you doing? Although I am very handsome, staring at me like that will make me uncomfortable."
Leng Caifeng's expression was somewhat serious: "I heard that you have rarely gone out in the past six months, and have been tinkering with something in your study, just having people keep sending jade stones in. Was the puppet you just saw one of those jade stones?"
Leng Caiwen fell silent, and Leng Caifeng was even more stunned when he saw this, his heart tightening: "Caiwen, how could you!"
“Brother, it’s just a gift from my cousin to show his friendliness. Aren’t you overthinking it?” Leng Caiwen interrupted him directly.
Leng Caifeng could not believe it and said seriously, "Caiwen, you must know that this is impossible. Don't waste your time anymore. I think you are getting old. Go back and let your grandmother and mother find a match for you. You can't delay any longer."
Leng Caiwen's smile gradually disappeared: "Brother, I don't want to get married yet."
"But waiting won't make any difference."
“No, I’m not waiting for anyone. Brother, you’ve misunderstood. I think things are fine as they are. When I feel like it, I’ll go out and find a woman. If I don’t find one, I can stay by myself. If I marry a woman, I’ll have a lot of trouble. I don’t want to live that kind of life. Brother, I’m different from you. As long as you continue the family business, the Leng family is fine. I just want to live a carefree life. I don’t want to be tied down by anyone,” Leng Caiyu said earnestly.
Leng Caifeng shook his head: "You just haven't met that kind of person yet, or you simply don't want to be tied down by someone else."
Leng Caiwen's eyes flashed, so fast that Leng Caifeng couldn't catch her: "Brother, you're overthinking it. But you'd better not go back and ask Grandmother and the others to help me find a partner, otherwise I might hide in some brothel and refuse to come out."
"You! You're so irresponsible. You're talented and capable; if you had taken the imperial examinations, you would have already achieved official rank. But you just won't take them, and you're still doing nothing. Even if you wanted to in the future, no one would want to marry you." Leng Caifeng was exasperated.
Leng Caiwen chuckled: "No rush. Since you have so much confidence in me, I can take the exam whenever I want. A person with ability and talent is not afraid of being buried. Just let me play around for a few more years."
"Oh, so you want to play the field for a few more years? There has to be a time limit, right?" Leng Caifeng pressed.
Leng Caiwen smiled: "Well, I won't tell you now, it's a secret!"
"I don't think you've even considered this issue!" Leng Caifeng was also a little angry, but looking at Leng Caiwen's indifferent face, he was completely helpless.
Leng Caiwen looked at Ouyang Yue, who seemed to sense it as well and turned her gaze away. Their eyes met briefly in the air, and they both paused for a moment before smiling and looking away. Leng Caiwen's eyes flickered, and her expression changed slightly.
That was the finished product he had spent half a year carving. The amount of jade he used during that time would make many noble families ache. From it all, he only selected this white jade doll for today, and on it, he carved her likeness stroke by stroke. Leng Caiwen lowered his eyes slightly. He had never known that his elder brother would be so sensitive. Yes, he had guessed it all. Leng Caiwen felt a pang of sadness. After his coming-of-age ceremony, his cousin would soon be marrying Baili Chen, and then he would truly have no chance at all. But was it easy to win someone's heart? Perhaps his elder brother was right; he should settle down and start a family. But he didn't want to spend his life with a woman he didn't like at all, a woman he found annoying just looking at. If he lived such a life without his own self, he would rather never marry.
Leng Caiwen suddenly chuckled softly, shaking his head slightly. Perhaps that person would never appear again!
After the coming-of-age ceremony, the princess's residence naturally held a banquet. The feast was very lavish, and everyone was quite satisfied. After seeing everyone off, it was already dinner time. As the guests left one after another, the princess's residence returned to some tranquility. Ouyang Yue changed into some light clothes and stood on the pavilion, quietly looking at the night sky. In her hand, she held Leng Caiwen's white jade doll. Looking closely at the doll, she could clearly see the person's every frown and smile. The person with the curved eyebrows and bright smile even made Ouyang Yue herself think that this person was really beautiful.
With a sigh, Ouyang Yue put the doll back in the box, then shook her head: "Let's just consider this as the affection between cousins." Since she couldn't respond, she shouldn't do anything unnecessary and risk causing further misunderstandings.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly a voice rang out from inside the room. Ouyang Yue turned her head and saw a man dressed in black standing against the light in front of the window. His long shadow on the ground made him appear even taller. "Didn't we just see each other during the day? Why are you here again?" Ouyang Yue couldn't help but say.
The man laughed: "Daytime is daytime, and nighttime is nighttime. Meeting you once can't compare to my constant longing for you."
Ouyang Yue snorted: "Why are you so glib? And you were far too bold during the day."
Baili Chen, however, didn't seem to care and said, "It's alright. Letting those people know that you are my woman, Baili Chen's woman, will make them less likely to have designs on you. Aren't you happy, my wife?"
Ouyang Yue pursed her lips and remained silent, but glanced at Baili Chen. The latter smiled and reached out to put his arm around Ouyang Yue's waist: "As long as my wife likes it, that's good. As long as my wife likes it, I will say it every day from now on, and my wife will never get tired of it."
Ouyang Yue raised an eyebrow: "I'm afraid you'll get tired of talking about it and won't want to anymore."
"Of course not, I love my wife so much, that kind of thing won't happen." Baili Chen answered very quickly, as if he hadn't even thought about it. Ouyang Yue couldn't help but lower her eyes slightly. But who can say what the future holds? If a promise now could be a promise for a lifetime, there wouldn't be so many divorces in modern times.
Seemingly sensing Ouyang Yue's absent-mindedness, Baili Chen tightened his grip on her arm and pulled her into his embrace, saying, "Now, let me take you to see the gift I prepared."
Ouyang Yue was taken aback: "You didn't not prepare a gift."
Baili Chen grinned: "Some things are not for those people to see. That gift is only for my wife and me to see."
"Oh? What kind of gift is it?" Ouyang Yue asked curiously.
Baili Chen shook his head and smiled mysteriously, "You'll know when we get to my wife. I won't tell you now; I want to give you a surprise."
"Surprised? I'm really curious. I hope you won't disappoint me." Ouyang Yue looked at Baili Chen, who nodded repeatedly: "Of course."
With that, he leaped up, carrying Ouyang Yue away. But as they left, his eyes flickered slightly at the brocade box on the table. Then, the two disappeared into the night sky. Baili Chen carried Ouyang Yue the entire way, and had even bribed the gatekeepers to take her directly out of the city. Ouyang Yue was even more astonished. The places Baili Chen took became increasingly remote, but she said nothing. She was confident in her ability to protect herself, and she trusted that Baili Chen wouldn't harm her. She closed her eyes slightly and unknowingly fell asleep. Only when a warm, deep voice sounded in her ear did Ouyang Yue wake up with a start: "Wife, we've arrived."
Ouyang Yue jumped back, but Baili Chen pulled her back into his arms. A glint flashed in his eyes, and the tension in Ouyang Yue's body and the irresistible killing intent in that instant terrified him. Did his wife, who used to live in the General's Mansion, become so vigilant even in her sleep because of the fierce infighting? Was the General's Mansion really that vicious? This thought only flashed through his mind, and Baili Chen didn't pay it any mind.
Ouyang Yue snapped out of her daze and looked around in surprise. All she saw was a dense forest, shimmering faintly in the moonlight. She stared blankly at Baili Chen, "You brought me out in the middle of the night; you can't just be here to see these trees and weeds, can you?" There was nothing new about it, and besides, she could see all that during the day. Moreover, from what she observed, this was a forest in the countryside, quiet at night, with only the occasional rustling sound of the night wind—a rather eerie sound. This guy wouldn't just let her look at gifts here, would he?
Baili Chen chuckled softly, "Of course not for these things, my wife, come with me." Baili Chen took Ouyang Yue's hand, and the two parted a dense forest and began to walk upwards. At first, it was just a path through weeds, but as they went higher, a small trail gradually emerged. It would be impossible for anyone outside to know that there was a hidden path here. Perhaps Baili Chen had discovered it by chance. The two walked hand in hand, quietly in the tranquil forest that constantly emitted a faint fragrance of grass, which gave them a unique sense of peace and tranquility. Ouyang Yue's heart gradually calmed down.
For a moment, only the light, crisp sound of their footsteps echoed through the woods. Ouyang Yue couldn't help but murmur, "I never expected that sightseeing at night would feel like this." In the past, she had always lived for missions, and she had never had the leisure to play. Apart from scouting and planning missions, she had never been to a park by herself. Moreover, when she was working, she was 120% focused and never thought about what it would be like to play. When everything relaxed, the feeling was indeed wonderful, and it touched her heart.
Baili Chen laughed upon hearing this: "Did my wife think that I just brought you here to stroll around today?"
Ouyang Yue asked in confusion, "Isn't that right?"
Baili Chen said helplessly, "Of course not, there will be an even bigger surprise waiting for you later. Don't be scared when the time comes, my wife."
Ouyang Yue said dismissively, "There aren't many things that can scare me. The more you talk, the more curious I get. If I find it just so-so, you'll be in big trouble."
Baili Chen sighed and said, "I know. I will let you do whatever you want with me when the time comes. Even if you hit me, grab me, or kiss me, I will not resist."
Ouyang Yue glared at Baili Chen and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Baili Chen chuckled, a smug look on his face. After walking for a while, Baili Chen suddenly stopped. Ouyang Yue looked around in surprise and asked, "Is this the place? Have we arrived?"
Bai Lichen continued with a mysterious smile: "No, for the rest of the journey, I need to blindfold you."
"Why is this?" Ouyang Yue asked, but she didn't stop Baili Chen from taking out a handkerchief and tying it over her eyes. Then she felt Baili Chen's strong arms encircle her waist, causing her head to lean slightly against him. He carefully supported her as they continued walking. She turned around and around again, walking quite a distance. Eventually, Ouyang Yue started to feel a little irritated. Baili Chen's voice, like heavenly music, rang in her ears: "My wife, today is your coming-of-age ceremony, your most important day. After today's ceremony, you will soon marry me. And since so many people have given you gifts today, I naturally want to give you something even more delightful. Now I will show my wife this surprise, a surprise that belongs entirely to us."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ouyang Yue felt a sudden light in her eyes. Then, following the direction Baili Chen pointed, she was startled. Usually calm and composed, her eyes reddened slightly, and she looked sharply at Baili Chen!
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Ouyang Yue was somewhat excited. She couldn't help but be excited because it was so unexpected. She looked at Baili Chen, then at the outside, then back at Baili Chen: "Here? There are two places in the world that are exactly the same?" Ouyang Yue felt that the question was a bit silly, but she couldn't help but ask it anyway.
Baili Chen smiled and said, "What do you think, my wife?" Ouyang Yue had no idea. She just wanted Baili Chen to voice her doubts, so she stared at him intently. "At least I've never seen anything exactly like this before. This is my gift to you."
Ouyang Yue's expression became even more moved. She looked out, her heart filled with countless shocks. She and Baili Chen were in a cave, a cave that Ouyang Yue was extremely familiar with. Back in the Tianshan Mountains, she and Baili Chen had lived in a cave for a long time. Every blade of grass and every stone in that cave, even the placement of every straw, was exactly the same as the cave in the Tianshan Mountains in her eyes. Looking out, she was even more amazed.
The path to the left, very close to the cave, was strewn with countless flower petals. She had only noticed its delicate fragrance, attributing it to wild grasses and flowers, but now it seemed Baili Chen had led her there, stepping on the petals. Not far from this path was another forest trail, one she remembered from Tianshan: "There…could there be a cold pool there?" She remembered the Tianshan snow lotus growing in that cold pool.
Baili Chen actually nodded: "There is indeed one."
"What!" Ouyang Yue was even more surprised. Baili Chen smiled and said, "My wife, would you like to come and take a look with me?"
"Okay!" Ouyang Yue was filled with anticipation. She couldn't explain the feeling. Although she felt the possibility was extremely low, she couldn't help but look forward to it.
As she followed Baili Chen away, Ouyang Yue's heart trembled with awe. The flowers and plants along the way were strikingly similar to those in the Tianshan Mountains. As a natural landscape, Ouyang Yue wouldn't say that this place was exactly like the Tianshan Mountains, but the similarity was so great that it was easy to overlook. After walking for a while, when Ouyang Yue saw the shimmering blue pool in front of her, she was amazed again. It really was similar. She remembered that she had waited for the Tianshan Snow Lotus by a pool like this before curing Baili Chen's Gu poison. How could it be such a coincidence?
This is certainly no coincidence. Such a masterpiece, two places that are 97-98% similar, could they really be naturally formed? That's impossible!
“Here!” Ouyang Yue’s mouth was slightly open, her face full of surprise. Baili Chen held her hand and slowly smiled, “Yes, this place is very similar to the place where we used to live in Tianshan. I originally wanted to bring in a pack of wolves, but wild wolves are hard to tame, and this is already the outskirts of the city. If we let them go, they might endanger many lives. In order to prevent any emergencies, we could only do this much in the end.”
Ouyang Yue was slightly taken aback: "Did you really have someone build this place? And this pool of water too?"
Baili Chen sighed, "It's really too difficult to find a place with both a pool and a natural cave at the same time. I've looked before, and there were basically only one of them, or the distance was not right. In the end, I chose this place. I calculated the distance of the pool here, and the location of the cave is very similar to that in Tianshan. So I ordered people to carve a cave on the mountain, and the decorations inside the cave were arranged according to the layout of the cave in Tianshan."