Upon hearing this, Nangong Ziyan felt a little better and asked tentatively, "Haotian, are you really just worried about me and don't mean anything else?"
"Silly girl, what else could I mean? I just hope that when I'm not by your side, you can take good care of yourself, okay?" Bei Ming Haotian gently tapped her pretty nose with affection, his face full of doting, though he himself didn't realize it.
"Hmph!" Nangong Ziyan playfully punched Beiming Haotian's chest. "Haotian, you're so mean. I thought I wasn't pretty or smart enough to deserve being by your side!"
Upon hearing this, Bei Ming Haotian quickly concealed the emotions in his eyes.
"Alright, alright, Yan'er, don't be angry anymore. Didn't you say you wanted to go to the night market? Let's go!" Bei Ming Haotian turned and walked away. He was the one who didn't deserve her. How could Yan'er accept him with his inhuman appearance?
Nangong Ziyan jogged to catch up with Beiming Haotian and boldly reached out to grasp his large hand. He said that she had provoked him first, so she would keep provoking him to the end. But in the end, she suddenly realized that she had made a mistake in provoking him...
As she walked, the street became increasingly lively, with more and more people and vendors lining the streets. Rows of red lanterns illuminated the entire street, and various sounds of hawking, bargaining, laughter, and arguments filled the air. Nangong Ziyan quickly blended in with the hustle and bustle, finding the lively atmosphere quite appealing. It helped to mask her unease and fear, and offered a sense of comfort to her loneliness.
"Haotian, look, there are wontons for sale here! Oh! And embroidery and cosmetics for sale too. What are those? I've never seen them in the South China Sea Glass Palace..." Nangong Ziyan chattered excitedly, pointing at the roadside stalls as if she had never seen the world before.
Bei Ming Haotian smiled calmly, said nothing, and simply stayed quietly by her side, feeling very happy.
"Hey! Have you heard? I heard that the city lord of the South China Sea really does have a daughter, that legend is true! Also, the young master of the Eastern Region went to propose marriage, but was rejected by the palace master of the South China Sea Glazed Palace. The relationship between the two families is very delicate now. I heard that Miss Nangong ran away with another man."
At a roadside stall, four burly men, drinking and talking loudly, were having a conversation.
"Oh dear! This is going to cause trouble. The East Sea Continent and the South Sea Continent are old friends. If this marriage is ruined, it will give the other two continents an opportunity."
"Bang...bang!" Another man in gray couldn't help but slap the table, smiling knowingly as he said, "Hey! What you've heard is nothing! There's more shocking news! I heard that Miss Nangong has already lost her virginity, and the young master of the East Sea Continent has declared that as long as Miss Nangong returns, he will still marry her. Tell me, where in the world can you find someone so forgiving?"
"Oh! That depends on the sincerity of the young master of the East Sea Continent. You know, rumors are flying everywhere right now, and Miss Nangong's background is extraordinary. The young master is willing to marry her despite past grievances. The reason is obvious, isn't it because of Miss Nangong's remarkable background?"
Upon hearing this, Nangong Ziyan was stunned for a moment, and her good mood vanished instantly. That damned Dongfang Yifei, I knew he would do this. If he were to get involved with his old mother, who knows what kind of trouble would ensue?
"Yan'er..." Bei Ming Haotian looked at Nangong Ziyan with concern. This matter was a huge blow to a woman, and he knew very well how terrible such rumors could be.
"Haotian, don't worry about Yan'er. People can talk all they want." Nangong Ziyan didn't think this matter was that terrible. It was just that it would affect the reputation of the South China Sea Glazed Palace, which made her feel a little sorry for her parents.
Nangong Ziyan's words startled Beiming Haotian, but he smiled and thought, "That's right! Yan'er isn't the kind of person who would kill herself over these rumors. It's precisely because of her optimism that she brings sunshine-like warmth to my life."
"Let's go! Haotian, let's keep shopping. Even if the sky falls, we still have Haotian and our brothers, right?" Nangong Ziyan said nonchalantly, happily walking forward.
Bei Ming Haotian remained rooted to the spot. She said, "If the sky falls, he will hold it up." Does this mean that he is already in her life and in her hopes? This realization made Bei Ming Haotian's heart leap with joy.
"Haotian, hurry up! Yan'er hasn't had a proper look at the market yet. Let's have a good look at it tonight."
Seeing that Bei Ming Haotian hadn't followed, Nangong Ziyan turned back and called out again.
Bei Ming Haotian gave a wicked smile, walked a few steps to Nangong Ziyan's side, and walked side by side with her. He suddenly realized that he really couldn't live without her.
"Your Highness, look, isn't that the Demon Lord and that young lady? According to the Shadow Guard's report, the young lady beside the Demon Lord is Nangong Ziyan."
After dinner, Hong Yiming and Baili Jun'ao had nothing to do, so they decided to take a stroll around the Netherworld Capital.
"So she is Nangong Ziyan. No wonder she was so curious about that matter that day." Baili Jun'ao smiled and understood why Nangong Ziyan had drugged him. Who would travel with someone who had designs on them? Even so, he didn't blame her. She had saved his life, and he, Baili Jun'ao, would remember this favor for the rest of his life.
"Amidst all the gossip and rumors circulating, Miss Nangong can still stroll around happily and even get along well with the Demon Lord. It seems that Miss Nangong is not to be underestimated." Hong Yiming looked at Nangong Ziyan's back and became very interested in her and her identity.
“She is a pharmacist, and a Celestial-level pharmacist at that, and only sixteen years old. If she breaks through again, she will be a force to be reckoned with.” Baili Jun’ao said nonchalantly, “Baili Yuechan should already know Nangong Ziyan’s identity. Yiming, you must report Baili Yuechan’s every move to me at all times. Her purpose in coming here this time is not simple, so we must be extra careful.”
"Your Highness, rest assured! No matter how fast Baili Yuechan is, it will take him two days to catch up with us. We have a great advantage in terms of time, and it's also enough time for us to make many arrangements."
-End of this chapter-
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