Chapter 4
This made him find it even more interesting.
"Cousin!" A girl's sweet voice rang out from behind.
Jiang Qi forced down his impatience and turned around. "Why is my cousin here?"
"It's the Lantern Festival today, isn't it normal for Mei'er to come out and have fun too?" she said coquettishly.
Jiang Qi turned around, only to find that the beauty had already disappeared.
He frowned, his face still cold but his heart was filled with irritation. "Then my cousin, please enjoy your trip. I have to go ahead."
"Cousin, can't you bring Mei'er along? It's my first time in this outside world, and I'm a little shy." Su Mei'er blinked.
Unfortunately, he had seen her eyes before, so pure and clear, but now, looking at her again, he felt only false calculations within them.
"If you're shy, then go back to your residence." He said this softly, then pushed away Su Meier's hand that was tugging at his sleeve, and turned to leave.
His back view was aloof and arrogant, exuding an unapproachable distance.
Su Meier was left standing there alone, her eyes brimming with tears. She clenched her teeth, her eyes, though clouded by tears, were filled with resentment.
Why is it that some people are born into privilege while others are forced to live under the roof of others, even though they are all human?
So she was determined to drag this beloved woman, Jiaoyue, into the same filth as herself.
Will he still be so arrogant then?
At that time, what kind of face will the Jiang family, who are always high and mighty and always mock her, have?
Recalling the woman who had been the center of attention, whom everyone had only caught a glimpse of from behind, Su Meier's eyes were filled with envy and longing.
Unfortunately, Miss Bai was in her way.
After all, she had lived in the Jiang family for more than ten years and had never seen Jiang Qi show any interest in anyone.
——
Lingwu held the lantern, which was bright and beautiful, with petals extending outwards in a blood-red hue.
Indeed, it was exactly as the shopkeeper had said, possessing the same beauty as the red spider lily.
Recalling that scene just now, Lingwu's red lips curled slightly.
When the radiance of the moon becomes unattainable due to the scramble for it by all living beings, will the one who initially tried to pluck the moon still remain as aloof as before?
The lanterns and the beautiful woman complemented each other perfectly. Along the way, Lingwu seemed like the guardian fairy of the lanterns, so beautiful.
As a result, all eyes were fixed on Ling Wu.
Qinglu regretted not telling her mistress to dismiss the servants before she left.
"Miss, let's hurry back to the manor."
"Are you in a hurry?" Lingwu teased with a light laugh, then smiled, "After releasing the lanterns, we can express our wishes. Only by releasing the lanterns and making a wish can this trip be considered worthwhile. Does Qinglu have any lanterns she likes?"
Lingwu spoke softly and gently, her words warming hearts.
As she finished speaking, Qinglu's face was filled with worry and concern. "But there are so many people following us..."
She was halfway through her sentence when she leaned close to Ling Wu's ear and whispered, "They've been following us a lot of thieves!"
Lingwu couldn't help but chuckle, then bought a peach blossom lantern and placed it in Qinglu's hand.
"Don't worry, there are many people here. The servants are already waiting by the River of Fireflies. We'll release the lanterns there and then we can return to the manor."
Her words relieved Qinglu, who took the lantern and said, "That's good, that's good. Next time you go out, Miss will need to wear a veil."
Miss's beauty may cause trouble that is not good for her. Even the praised Jiaoyue is like this, let alone those who are not as good as Jiang Qi.
Lingwu didn't reply, but just looked at the lantern in her hand, her eyes full of affection.
Along the banks of the Liuying River, crowds surged.
She pursed her lips slightly, her eyes sparkling, and after lighting the lanterns, she gently flicked them with her delicate hand.
As the water flows, the lanterns adorned with spider lilies, like their owners, stand out with a striking and flamboyant beauty on the river.
It attracted everyone's attention!
A delicate fragrance wafts by, and wisps of white mist rise from the lanterns, as if they are expressing their feelings to the heavens.
Although this lantern cannot petition the heavens, it can still flow into the River of Oblivion along the river of fireflies.
On the day she departs, this lantern will be hung in front of her Tower of Forgotten Sorrows, to illuminate the path for those lost souls.
Some people in the crowd exclaimed in surprise and began to discuss it.
Lingwu, immersed in a fairyland, gently closed her watery eyes, clasped her hands together, and let the fairy aura surround her.
The woman is beautiful and gentle, like a fairy descended to earth to save humanity.
Jiang Qi, who had been rushing over, was deeply moved and stopped, staring intently at that peerless face.
A strange feeling welled up in my heart.
The unfamiliar feelings made Jiang Qi feel uneasy for the first time.
He heard the earnestness in the woman's voice as she said, "I pray for the safety of my parents and elder sister, and I pray for peace throughout the world."
But he didn't think of himself.
After Lingwu finished speaking, she opened her eyes and looked at the blooming lantern. As her eyes darted around, she saw Jiang Qishi nod slightly.
The gentle smile that hadn't yet faded from her lips struck Jiang Qi's heart directly.
He couldn't help but think, how wonderful it would be if he could see such a smile throughout his life.
As the lanterns faded into the distance, Lingwu also left his side.
The woman's unique, cool fragrance wafted over, making Jiang Qi even more amazed.
"Wait..." Jiang Qi called out to her.
Lingwu turned her head and said, "Please speak, young master."
He paused slightly, seemingly hesitant, his jade-like face showing a hint of unease. "When I passed by a lantern stall, I felt that this lantern suited you very well, so I picked it up and wanted to give it to you."
Lingwu lowered her eyes to look at the white lotus lantern in his hand, and smiled faintly, "Thank you, young master."
Looking at her radiant smile, Jiang Qi felt as if he had seen her before, a feeling that came inexplicably and insanely.
Lingwu added, "However, I no longer need the lantern. You should find another person to share this one with."
She gracefully and generously stepped back, creating distance between them.
A sudden feeling of sadness welled up in Jiang Qi's heart. As he withdrew his hand, he still voiced his confusion, "May I ask if I have met you before, young lady?"
The emerald green eyes seemed to wish they could turn into knives and stab him into his entire body!
Fortunately, the young lady remained aloof, saying, "No, young master has mistaken you for someone else."
After speaking, Lingwu nodded slightly and turned to leave.
Jiang Qi stood there stunned, his mind filled with complex emotions. The sense of familiarity he felt in that instant was undeniable.
Her words, "I've never seen it before," and the distance and disgust in her gentle eyes.
It felt like someone was pounding hard on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.
He didn't understand what was going on.
I just feel like I've lost some kind of most precious treasure.
The belated subordinate reported in a low voice, "Young master, what should we do with those people?"
Jiang Qi coldly said, "Since they are useless, then kill them all."
"yes!"
Jiang Qi had a strange feeling in his heart. This Miss Bai gave him not only familiarity, but also an overwhelming sense of guilt.
All of this made him even more eager to get closer.
But he couldn't explain where this feeling came from; he only felt that it was a calamity he had incurred.
Lingwu boarded the carriage, and Qinglu's heart finally settled down.
"Is there something you want to say to me, Qinglu?" Lingwu asked softly, her lips barely moving.
His eyes held an extreme tenderness, as if they could encompass everything.
Without further hesitation, Qinglu knelt down.
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