Chapter 35
Oh, I couldn't control my emotions and I really couldn't hold it back. I still like him so much. Even though I made a plan, I still couldn't help wanting to comfort him.
But I can't do that now. Chu Yingyu, whose mental state is unstable, can't know that I've returned to the mortal world. If he gets upset and comes to kill me a second time, it would be a loss, and I'd have to sacrifice Zhang Shan too.
The young man who was supposed to walk down the stairs paused for a moment, then immediately turned around and strode towards me. He stared at me with his eyes wide open, and his injured right hand was blocked by Xiao Ruoyin when it was about to touch me.
I couldn't contain my emotions and called out his name, but I wasn't planning on recognizing him yet. I couldn't let myself get carried away! I couldn't!
"You'd better be polite." Xiao Ruoyin stood in front of me, not giving way at all.
Chu Yingyu's eyes were still glued to me. "Why did you call me?"
"My junior fellow apprentice said you killed Ouyang Qingjun. I've also heard some stories about you. I'll definitely visit your home someday to discuss something."
"Why do you sound like her when you call me?" he murmured.
Xiao Ruoyin said coldly: "Who does he look like?"
Chu Yingyu didn't play dumb and said directly, "My wife, Xiao'e."
Xiao Ruoyin was speechless and looked like kicking him. Your wife is dead, and you still want to tease me?
This is the expression on this junior brother’s face!
Xiao Ruoyin: "Don't talk nonsense. This is my senior sister Zhang Shan, not your deceased wife. Are you out of your mind?"
The disappointment in Chu Yingyu's eyes was obvious. He nodded, "I know."
"Well, anyway, when I feel better, my junior brother and I will come to find you. It concerns your wife."
"Do you know Xiao'e? Tell me now!"
He suddenly became excited and wanted to jump over Xiao Ruoyin and pounce in front of me. It made me a little nervous. My body is very fragile now and can't withstand any messing around!
"Wait until I feel better. You don't want me to pass out in the middle of this conversation, do you?"
“…”
"We'll come find you in three days."
"good."
"Ah, that! You have to be strong! After all, you still have to listen to your wife."
I suddenly blurted out such an inappropriate concern. Chu Yingyu glanced at me with some grievance. He didn't dare to linger on my gaze. He lowered his head, took the medicine and left.
I watched him leave and sighed. When I turned around to meet Xiao Ruoyin's gaze, he was crossing his arms, with undisguised sarcasm and anger on his face.
"Uh, Junior Brother?"
"I thought you were teasing me, but it seems I was wrong."
"Ah, what did I do wrong, Senior Sister?"
"Have you forgotten? You said you'd marry anyone who could kill Ouyang Qingjun! Chu Yingyu's wife just died, so you two are a match made in heaven!"
This vinegar is thrown on my face!
“…”
I think Zhang Shan must be joking, Junior Brother Xiao, don’t take it seriously!
Because I was using Zhang Shan's body, I hadn't adapted yet, and I didn't know how to coax her. Now it was my fault for making her angry and her intolerant. After thinking about it, I simply pretended to be unwell and coughed while holding my chest.
Xiao Ruoyin was indeed anxious. He came over with a sad face, picked me up, and took me to the room.
In three days, I will begin my plan. The only thing I am not sure about is the movements of the Eightfold Palace. Chu Yingyu has messed up the missions one after another. How should Qu Yesi deal with him?
Before any subsequent deployments are made in the Eightfold Palace, Chu Yingyu must be used well first.
"Junior brother, go monitor Chu Yingyu for the next few days and see if anyone suspicious approaches him."
After finishing a large bowl of medicine, I said this. Xiao Ruoyin pointed at me, looking at him in confusion. I said, "What for?"
"You're the suspicious person staring at him, like a vicious dog seeing meat."
"...Nonsense, I'm going to use him, what do you know."
"Why do you feel a little weird after you got better this time?"
"It's normal to have some changes after wandering around the gates of hell. Don't get bogged down in these details when doing big things." I looked at him and said nonsense seriously to appease him.
I told Xiao Ruoyin two-thirds of my plan, which was to rely on others to save myself, and then return to the Xuanyin Sect to seize the position of leader.
Xiao Ruoyin showed no dispute about the position of the leader. He said that I was originally the daughter of the previous protector of the sect, and it was legitimate for me to go back and grab the position this time. He would assist her with all his strength.
Regarding the position of the leader, I have wondered whether Xiao Ruoyin would take it himself. After all, Zhang Shan didn't give me much information, and I'm not very clear about their past.
But now there is no need to worry, I have a capable assistant who can stabilize the Xuanyin Sect.
During these three days, Xiao Ruoyin went to monitor Chu Yingyu every day. Except for Uncle Long's family, no suspicious people appeared around the courtyard.
I also asked a carpenter on the street to build a wheelchair that was easy to push, so that I wouldn't have to be carried on Xiao Ruoyin's back all the time. This jealous junior brother was quite dissatisfied with my action.
Do you really like carrying a burden?
On the morning of the third day, Xiao Ruoyin pushed me in a wheelchair to my old home. Chu Yingyu looked at me, who had been waiting for a long time, standing in the front yard like a wooden stake.
My eyes met the boy's from a distance. He was too sensitive. I was afraid of revealing something, so I immediately looked away.
In order to avoid coughing up blood and affecting my performance, I prepared a few clean handkerchiefs with me so that I could explain my preliminary plan without any mistakes.
After being invited into the main hall, Xiao Ruoyin carried me and my wheelchair over the threshold, then pushed us to the opposite side of the table, and he sat next to me.
Chu Yingyu seemed to be making tea for us normally and even served me my favorite cakes. But I didn't know if Zhang Shan liked them, so I didn't dare to grab any.
However, Xiao Ruoyin picked up the osmanthus cake, broke off a small piece and fed it to my mouth. I subconsciously glanced at the boy opposite me. He was doing his own thing with no expression.
I felt a little guilty, as if I was cheating in front of someone. I didn't open my mouth to take it. Instead, I took the food with a silly smile and ate it myself.
"It's rare that you can last this long."
Chu Yingyu's first words hit a snag on Xiao Ruoyin's mind. I quickly raised my hand to stop the young man from yelling, "Ouyang Qingjun's palm strike wasn't strong enough to kill him, so I luckily survived."
Chu Yingyu: "So there is a method to killing people."
Oh, what are you so proud of! I smiled with a fake smile: "Yes, it's easiest to attack the vital points directly, right, Chu Yingyu?"
I had also slightly stepped on his trap, which indeed caused him to frown uncomfortably. Chu Yingyu didn't bother with small talk and went straight to the point, asking about my situation.
"What do you want to say about my wife?"
"In fact, your wife and I are friends. She ran away from you last winter and happened to meet us."
"She didn't tell me."
"You may have forgotten, but I know a lot about your wife. I helped your wife, so you two owe me a favor."
Xiao Ruoyin: “…” Something was wrong, but he didn’t say it.
"What did you do to help her?"
"Give her food, let her into the city, and send her to Lost Soul Powder."
"So the Lost Soul Powder she was wearing was given by you."
"Yes, now you know we are friends, right? Since Xiao'e is gone, as her husband, shouldn't you complete what she owes us?"
Chu Yingyu did not refute this point. He accepted it calmly and asked, "What should we do?"
I smiled, but failed to show off. My throat felt itchy and I coughed. I quickly took out a handkerchief from my pocket and covered my mouth.
When he heard me cough, Xiao Ruoyin's bitter and resentful look disappeared, and he reached out and gently stroked my back.
Looking at the crimson blood on the handkerchief, I calmed my breath and said, "As you can see, even though I survived, I'm not in good health now. I need to find Wu Yunran. Healing my body is only the first step. I also want you to help me find the young master of Sifang Tower."
"You want me to help you find Wu Yunran and Liang Lun. You want to seize the position of leader, right?"
Chu Yingyu immediately understood what I was thinking, but he was not surprised at all. Instead, he felt a bit of admiration.
These are my thoughts, and I make no secret of them.
"Yes. I wonder if, as the martial arts world's number one assassin, you're more informed than we are. Furthermore, Sifanglou is renowned in the martial arts world and could be of use to me. I need you to invite both Wu Yunran and Liang Lun. Can you do that? If the Xuanyin Cult were to split apart and each became its own leader, it wouldn't necessarily be a good thing for the entire martial arts world. Without a leader, it would only lead to greater chaos, and perhaps even pose a significant threat to the Bazhong Palace."
"Since when have the people of Xuanyin Sect been able to dispatch assassins from my Bazhong Palace?"
I had just finished asking when Gong Qianqian's voice rang out from outside. The girl, still radiant and dazzling, kicked open the door and came in, standing next to Chu Yingyu.
Alas, what is coming will come. I wonder what tricks Yae Palace will come up with next.
Because of Gong Qianqian's joining, the situation at the scene changed subtly. Xiao Ruoyin protected me behind him, fearing that a fight would break out if there was a disagreement.
Chu Yingyu, on the other hand, did not move. He just looked at the other person calmly and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Xiao Chu, don't meddle in other people's family affairs. The Palace Master told you not to stay outside. If you are not feeling well, go back to the Eightfold Palace to rest. This is very considerate of you. You can take the ice coffin back with you."
Hearing this, I was a little nervous. Chu Yingyu was needed in the initial plan, and he couldn't go back to the wolf's den so soon!
Calm down and don't panic. Based on my understanding of Chu Yingyu, even if he obeys the order and returns to the Eightfold Palace, he will prioritize completing this task.
Because this is the debt my late wife owed to her friend! Even though I am confusing right and wrong.
"Gong Qianqian, I'll be back in August."
"There are still dozens of days left. I'm afraid you'll die out there like this. It's safer to be with the Palace Master."
Chu Yingyu did not answer, but just looked at the girl silently. The girl felt a chill on her back when she saw Wu Bo's calm eyes, so she stopped trying to persuade him.
"Okay, I will report this to the Palace Master."
"You can go now."
"Hey! You actually chased me away. I was afraid that the people from the Xuanyin Sect would bully you, so I came to help you."
"No, she's my wife's friend."
I even followed Chu Yingyu's words and waved to Gong Qianqian with a friendly smile.
Gong Qianqian simply left, leaving behind a sentence that she would explain to the Palace Master when she returned.
From this, it can be seen that the assassins of the Eight Palaces are all solitary and do not make friends. Chongying, who helped Chu Yingyu at the beginning, is definitely not a friend. At most, he is a colleague who works together and has a bit of a strong personality.
Now Chu Yingyu has been downgraded in Chongying's heart, and she must be disdainful of him.
From this point of view, Li Yi is really a good match for Chu Yingyu.
Now that all the outsiders have left, we can talk in detail again. Although it is not clear what will happen if Bazhong Palace summons Chu Yingyu back, it seems that Qu Yesi still needs him at the moment.
Could it be that he is really an illegitimate child?
I asked again tactfully, "Chu Yingyu, can you bring Liang Lun and Wu Yunran here? Don't hurt them. Of course, it's best if no one gets hurt. The sooner the better."
My subtext is that you don't want anything to happen. I'm not asking you to kill anyone, I'm just asking you to lead people.
Chu Yingyu is not stupid. He is much smarter than me. If he brings the person here, he can use the inner strength of the brave old man to lure Liang Lun into the trap. After all, the outside world doesn't know that I am dead.
Chu Yingyu did not reply.
Xiao Ruoyin sneered, "It's difficult, after all, a killer's specialty is killing. And in your current situation, you feel like you can't even protect yourself."
Maintaining a proper smile, I gently nudged my jealous junior brother's arm with my elbow. He glanced at me and stopped mocking me.
"It turns out I'm not Xiao'e's first friend."
Suddenly, Chu Yingyu said this in a daze, which stunned me. After pondering for so long, I was not thinking about how to complete the task, but about the order of friends?
As expected of you?
I also feel that he really likes me, even though he killed me.
But I think that my first friend in this world should be Liang Lun. It would be better if he had not treated me like that. It is impossible for me to face this friend honestly now.
I shouldn't have responded, but I couldn't help but whisper, "Although you're not your wife's first friend, you are her first husband."
Xiao Ruoyin: "Now it's also the last one."
As if to avenge Chu Yingyu's previous offer to give his senior sister an ice coffin, Xiao Ruoyin really attacks whenever he gets the chance.
He was originally comforted by me, but after hearing Xiao Ruoyin's words, his face became gloomy again. Chu Yingyu stared at the pastries on the table and only made promises in a low voice.
"I'll bring the people here safely."
With his assurance, I felt relieved, and the preliminary steps were completed.
As long as Wu Yunran comes over and recovers, he can immediately start the second step of the plan. He will use the influence of Sifanglou and Xiao Ruoyin and Zhang Shan in the sect to win over Liang Lun and secure his position as the leader of the Xuanyin Sect.
Finally, they gathered the strength of all parties to put pressure on Bazhong Palace and rescue Chu Yingyu from this suffocating control!
That’s right, this is the real plan in my mind, and it is also the last third that I did not tell Xiao Ruoyin.
All the ideas I developed were for Chu Yingyu, to help him get rid of his worries and also to leave myself with no regrets.
Whether it's becoming the leader or renewing my friendship with Liang Lun, it's all just for me, a beautiful little widower with a fragile mind.
Xiao Ruoyin pushed me out of the yard, and Chu Yingyu would leave tonight.
After walking for a distance, Chu Yingyu's voice sounded behind me, and I asked Xiao Ruoyin to stop pushing the cart.
Chu Yingyu didn't say anything, just handed me a handkerchief. Then I remembered that I had taken out a bunch of handkerchiefs when I coughed, and some of them were left at home.
I reached out to take the handkerchief, and my fingertips accidentally touched his, which felt like touching a piece of ice, very cold.
After returning the things, Chu Yingyu turned around and left.
Xiao Ruoyin turned his wheelchair around, squatted down facing me, placed his hands on my knees, and said with a sinister look in his eyes, "Did you think I didn't see you deliberately touching his hand?"
I folded the handkerchief calmly on the surface. I had to keep Xiao Ruoyin steady. After all, the plan still required his contribution, and an internal conflict would not do.
After putting the handkerchief away, I put my arms around his neck, touched his forehead, and said, "Come with me to the village for a walk. Are you feeling well today?"
Maybe it’s because I’ve been too intimate with Chu Yingyu, so as long as I put Xiao Ruoyin in her shoes, I can naturally use my girlfriend’s skills without feeling any burden.
“…”
Even though he knew that I had fooled him, Xiao Ruoyin still chose to keep quiet and not bring it up again.
I waited anxiously for the next few days. I was actually not very confident in letting Chu Yingyu bring Liang Lun back, but apart from him, I really couldn't think of a better candidate.
With the resources I can currently mobilize, even if he is not in good condition, he is still the most useful.
Nine days later——
Chu Yingyu invited Liang Lun and Wu Yunran, and I was completely relieved. He finally did it.
The old doctor Yao Baicao was even more excited than I was, because it was a blessing to be able to exchange medical skills with a big boss.
When I saw Liang Lun again, the first friend I thought I had made in this strange world, I used a different body and a different attitude and gave him a polite smile.
"Thank you for coming all this way, Young Master, Divine Doctor Wu."
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