Смертная любовь в эпоху Северной Сун

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"Junior Sister." Picking up Gouwa, Dongfang Lie affectionately pinched her nose: "Still so mischievous! But your second senior brother likes her very much."

"Second Senior Brother, Gouwa knows you love Gouwa the most! Now that Gouwa is in trouble, you absolutely cannot sit idly by and do nothing. You must avenge Gouwa!" Gouwa whispered in Dongfang Lie's ear.

Dongfang Lie raised his handsome, sword-like eyebrows, suppressing a smile and pretending to be serious, saying, "When Junior Sister is in trouble, as her senior brother, I must do everything in my power to help her and relieve her worries. How could I dare to sit idly by?"

"I knew Second Senior Brother was the best!" He pouted, hinting, "It's those two vixens! Senior Brother, I'm outnumbered and can't beat them, but with you joining the fight, we're safe! Second Senior Brother, we're in the same boat now, so I'm all on your side. You must live up to my expectations and not let Gouwa down!"

"A vixen?" Dongfang Lie didn't react at first and was stunned for a moment. Then, seeing Gouwa's hostile gaze frequently glancing at the two men, he suddenly realized and laughed so hard he bent over.

If those two men knew that their daughter spoke of them like that, they'd probably be so angry they'd want to hug their knees!

My gaze involuntarily drifted to that figure I longed for. A gentle smile, graceful bearing, she possessed a mature woman's charm, a serene clarity that had washed away all artifice, and an aura of joy and happiness.

She's doing well and happy, and that's enough...

"Here we go again!" Tuoba Chen's face fell, and he pulled Rongyue's slender waist close to his side, guarding against the two people walking towards them as if they were wolves.

Rongyue pouted. What do you mean "again"? They only come once a year, okay?

"Brother." He was undoubtedly happy to see Dongfang Lie. Although he still felt some guilt, the knot in his heart had been untied, and he was naturally at ease.

The deceased are gone, and the grudges of the older generation are buried with them. There's no need to perpetuate them into the next generation. Let bygones be bygones; the more you dwell on things, the heavier your heart becomes. Letting go is the best choice for both parties.

Dongfang Yao understood this principle, and Dongfang Lie naturally understood it as well.

He patted Dongfang Yao's shoulder affectionately, just like the close brothers they were back then: "How have you been this past year, Yao-di?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have plenty to eat and drink here. I'm living a carefree and comfortable life. Hehe..."

Looking at Dongfang Yao's happy smile, he also smiled happily, but only he knew the bitterness beneath that happiness.

If he could, he so wished he could switch places with Yao Di...

"Yue, how are you doing?" Gazing greedily at the face so close to his, Chu Xuyao asked gently, completely oblivious to Tuoba Chen's deathly pale face.

Taking a step to the left to block the light that Chu Xuyao perceived as 'malicious,' Tuoba Chen adopted the demeanor of a domineering husband: 'Don't worry, with us, the mistress will be too happy to have a good life. How could she not be? Master Chu is overthinking it.'

Her brows furrowed, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes: "I was asking about Yue, not you!"

"Excuse me, but as her husband, my opinion is her opinion. Husband and wife are one, as the saying goes. How could the Grand Master Chu not have heard of that?"

"Tuoba Chen, do you know that I've disliked you for a long time!"

"Same to you!"

"Alright, since we loathe each other so much, how about we have a fight?"

"Fight if you want! Nobody's afraid of anyone!"

Chu Xuyao was taken aback. A household fearing another household?

Rongyue rolled her eyes. Who's afraid of who!

Looking smugly at the dumbfounded Chu Xuyao, he said, "You just don't understand, do you?"

Having set up his battle formation, Chu Xuyao gritted his teeth and said, "Let's begin! I really can't wait to teach you a lesson!"

"Let's fight!" With the martial arts he had learned from the Taoist priest of Tianshan over the past few years, combined with his previous skills, he didn't believe he couldn't beat him!

The two were on the verge of war, with battle imminent.

At the critical moment, a voice filled with inexplicable laughter rang out, startling everyone present and making their hearts pound wildly—"You guys fight well, I'm going to prepare breakfast for everyone!"

As everyone recovered from their shock, wisps of smoke rose from the chimney.

"Sigh, it's been almost a year since I've been to Tianshan. I miss the scenery here so much! Come on, Xuyao, let's walk around and reminisce about our carefree youth, shall we?"

"Great idea! Lie, what are we waiting for? Let's go!"

"Hey, wait a minute, Master! You two little rascals, you've been gone so long, don't get lost! Master will lead the way..."

“Master, you’re getting old and your memory isn’t what it used to be. If you lead our two senior brothers astray into a den of wolves and tigers, that would be terrible! So, let Gouwa lead the way.”

The remaining two, Dongfang Yao and Tuoba Chen, exchanged a glance and quickly slipped away!

"Gouwa is so young and frail. If anything happens to him, wouldn't we both have to die to atone for it? Dongfang Yao, we have to go protect Gouwa!"

"That's right! Let's hurry up and go! Gouwa, wait for Daddy..."

Extra Chapter: Liu Rongyue (Those Three Years)

When I was four years old, I went to the palace with my father. Amidst the fluttering snowflakes of pear blossoms, I encountered a demon that would confuse my mind and haunt my entire life...

At that time, he was dressed in a magnificent purple robe, with a golden crown on his head. His exquisitely sculpted jade face was otherworldly. He leaned comfortably against a pear tree, his beautiful eyes half-closed, as if he were thinking of something happy. A slight smile curved the corners of his mouth. He was radiant with spring, graceful as a startled swan, and elegant as a swimming dragon...

A glance that lasts a lifetime.

At four years old, I was just an innocent child, unaware of love at first sight. But that fleeting glance was like a burning red-hot iron, deeply imprinted on my heart, haunting me like a demon...

After my mother's death, I became rebellious and ruthless. My father avoided me, and the servants were deeply afraid of me. I felt so much hatred in my heart, not understanding why my father and aunt had forced my beloved mother to her death, and why they had poisoned my unborn brother...

I stumbled upon Ruxu's background by chance; I never imagined she was the result of her mother's infidelity. Haha, what could be more satisfying than this! Filled with hatred and destruction, I drove my aunt to her death, that vile woman I'd dreamt of killing...

From that moment on, Ruxu hated me to the core, wishing she could get rid of me as soon as possible. Hmph, what right does she have to hate me? An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Her mother drove my mother to her death, and I drove her mother to her death. It's only right and proper. What right does she have to hate me!

I never imagined that Liu Ruxu's revenge on me would be to take away the person I loved most...

The moment I heard the news, I went crazy, completely insane!