Une jeunesse errante

Chapitre 186

"Great."

"However, since Young Master Long was already engaged, he could not marry her. Therefore, Miss Lü was depressed all day long, and later she fell ill and died."

"She died of melancholy because of Young Master Long's engagement. Such a foolish and cowardly woman is better off without." Qing Jianyue said coldly, her tone devoid of any sympathy. "But what does this have to do with me?"

Lijiang snorted, "It is said that the one engaged to Young Master Long is none other than Young Master Jianyue."

Kiyoshi gave a casual "oh." Suddenly, as if realizing something, he exclaimed in surprise and anger, "When did I become engaged to Young Master Long?"

"That dragon and phoenix pendant you're wearing, was it a gift from Young Master Long?" Lijiang asked with a mischievous smile.

Kiyomi Tsuki asked warily, "So what if it is?"

"Jianyue is so wicked." Lijiang was like a wicked witch, "clinging to Lord Lu like an octopus, while also having feelings for Young Master Long."

Kiyomi Tsuki felt as if there was a furnace in his head, and fire suddenly burst out. He roared furiously, "You vixen, don't talk nonsense! There's no such thing!"

The white fox, who had been admiring the flowers and moon by the window, suddenly turned around. "Ugh! My master calls me a stinky fox! I take jasmine baths every day! Do I smell bad? No way! I'll go to the hot springs at the water garden and soak up the stench!"

Thinking of this, it wiggled its bottom, wagged its tail, and went to soak in the hot spring.

"The fact that you are wearing the Dragon and Phoenix Pendant of Young Master Long is proof of that."

"What Dragon and Phoenix Pendant of Young Master Long? If it weren't for the fact that it's a priceless piece of jade, why would I wear it?"

"What you mean, Young Master Jianyue, is that Young Master Long can afford to give away priceless jade, but Young Master Lu can't. Jianyue, if I tell my cousin, what do you think he'll do?"

This time, Kiyomi Tsuki didn't throw a tantrum. He realized that this woman had clearly set a trap for him.

"What exactly do you want? Hey, I'm warning you."

"If you promise me that you'll listen to me no matter what happens later, I won't tell your cousin that you're two-timing him."

Three boats? With Qingcheng and Young Master Long, that should be two boats combined, right? This woman can't do math? Wait, what am I thinking?

Kiyomi Tsuki was furious.

Just then, the carved door opened, and the little crow, beaming, accompanied Xiaoqian in, saying, "Master, Miss Xiaoqian has arrived."

Kiyoshi's supple body suddenly stiffened. He stared blankly at Xiaoqian, who was carrying a tray and standing there respectfully. His heart was in turmoil.

"She is an undercover agent for the Eagle Cult in this fortress."

Lu Qingcheng's voice seemed to echo in my ears again.

"This was presented by Brother Bo'an. It contains all the records of her secret contacts with the Sky Eagle Cult. The dates, times, and places are all clearly recorded. Even what she said and did with those people is recorded in detail."

“I know you don’t believe me. But with your intelligence and keen perception, there’s no reason you wouldn’t notice.”

"The fox was fed medicine and remained unconscious for a day and a night. Who did this? Besides us, the fox only eats food fed by three people: the little crow that serves it, Miss He, and the third is her."

Kiyomi Tsuki's hand, which was resting on the table, trembled slightly.

"Xiaoqian, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and put the bird's nest on the table."

The little crow urged.

Xiaoqian forced a smile and walked over. Suddenly, a sharp gaze shot towards her like an arrow. Startled, Xiaoqian looked up and met Lijiang's deep, cold eyes. Abruptly, she remembered Lijiang's warning from earlier that day.

“If you dare to do anything to hurt him, I will be the first to not forgive you.”

Xiaoqian's smile vanished. Forcing herself to remain calm, she said softly, "Young master, I'm late."

Unexpectedly, it wasn't Kiyomizuki, but Lijiang who spoke first.

"You've really gone to a lot of trouble, personally stewing bird's nest and bringing it over every night."

Xiaoqian naturally sensed the hidden meaning in her words. Her fingers trembled slightly, causing the spoon in the bowl to make a soft clinking sound. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She placed the tray on the table, then stepped back, raising her head and straightening her chest, her eyes bright as she looked at Lijiang. "Miss, what are you saying? This is the only thing I can do for you, young master."

Lijiang's cold eyes gleamed with an even sharper, icy light. Xiaoqian, as if she had nothing to lose, stared straight at her. Even the slow-witted little crow sensed something was amiss; she looked around curiously, finding it increasingly strange.

Xiaoqian said softly, "Young master, I'm making snow frog and bird's nest soup tonight."

Kiyomi Tsuki forced a smile and said, "Thank you for your hard work, please have some porridge."

Lijiang frowned slightly.

"yes."

Xiaoqian served the bird's nest porridge to Qingjianyue with both hands.

"Wait a minute," Lijiang said in a deep voice, "You try it first."

The little crow was taken aback. What did Miss Lijiang mean? Could it be that Xiaoqian would poison her master?

Xiaoqian replied without changing her expression, "Yes."

She reached out to take the bowl, but Qing Jian Yue stopped her. She looked at Qing Jian Yue excitedly, but Qing Jian Yue didn't look at her; instead, she smiled and gazed at Lijiang.

"I already said I don't need it."

Lijiang said angrily, "You promised to listen to me completely."

Suddenly, a report came from outside: "The Lord of the Fortress has arrived. The Chief Enforcer and the Second Master have arrived."

As the carved door opened, Lu Qingcheng, Cai Bo'an, and Cai Zhonghe filed in, followed by Fang Runmin and two burly men. Lijiang and Xiaoqian both stood up, and Little Crow stepped back and bowed in respect.

Lu Qingcheng glanced at the bird's nest porridge on the table and said with a deep expression, "Take her down."