The sentries atop the city gate saw from afar the banners fluttering, the silver saddle illuminating the white horse, swift as a shooting star, the young man on horseback standing tall and straight like an ancient pine, his eyes sparkling, his nonchalant expression unable to suppress the arrogance that shone like the blazing sun.
A pair of bright, beautiful black eyes shifted from the slender figure he was holding in front of him and looked towards the city gate. The outstanding young master was none other than the heir of the Xie family.
"The young master is back!" the sentry shouted. "Open the city gates at once!"
The heavy, massive city gate was pulled open by the soldiers with all their might, making a deep, muffled sound.
Xie Fu took the lead, riding his horse at breakneck speed into the Western Liang capital. The black-clad young man in front of him held the woman's white skirt, which billowed wildly like drifting clouds.
The white cloud lazily nestled in the arms of the person behind her. The soldier standing beside her who opened the door only had time for a fleeting glance, vaguely seeing her snow-white skin and indistinct yet exquisitely beautiful eyebrows and eyes.
A fleeting glimpse.
The speed at which they were traveling prevented them from seeing the woman's features clearly in the young master's arms, but the vague scene from just moments ago remained in their minds.
The city guard tugged at the man next to him, "Hey, wasn't the young master just holding a woman?"
"You saw it too?"
"Hmm." The soldier recalled the beautiful scene from just now, "White dress, extremely beautiful."
"With looks like that, it's no wonder the young master was also attracted to her."
The news that Xie Fu, the heir of the Xie family, had returned with the Wind and Thunder Cavalry after defeating the mountain bandits and a peerless beauty spread like wildfire. The word spread like wildfire, and many people, hearing the exaggerated praise of the beauty's appearance in the rumors, became curious about the woman in the white dress.
Some people pondered this privately and recalled the medical clinic that had appeared in the capital of Xiliang not long ago, which was also run by a female doctor in a white dress, but unfortunately she always wore a veil when she appeared.
It must be said that the eyes of the masses are discerning. Three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang. After a secret discussion, everyone realized that the woman in the white dress hadn't appeared at the clinic recently, so the stunning beauty in the young master's arms was most likely her.
Of course, some people objected to their idea. They argued that the young master had returned from suppressing bandits, and it was simply wishful thinking to conclude that the two were the same person just because of a white dress.
The rumors and commotion in the capital of Xiliang were not so much due to curiosity about the beauty's appearance, but rather because of Xie Fu's identity. The Xie family of Xiliang was the ruler of the city, and Xie Fu was also the crown prince, so naturally everything about him attracted attention.
While the outside world was in an uproar, things weren't much better inside the Xie residence.
When Xie Fu arrived at the Xie residence, he dismounted swiftly and decisively, but stood there without moving, extending a hand to Shu Yun, who was still sitting on the horse.
In full view of everyone, he lifted the woman off the horse and asked her in a deep, clear voice, "Where do you live in Xiliang City?"
The woman replied, "I run a clinic in the west of the city."
The young master then asked, "Would you like to stay at the Xie residence?"
The woman hesitated for a long time before uttering a startling question: "Does it mean living with you? Like these past few nights?"
Xie Fu smiled, his usual casual and nonchalant demeanor lingering in his eyes, but a hint of helplessness crossed his face as he looked at her. "Young lady, don't speak so bluntly."
Shu Yun said, "I heard that your hospital is divided into an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard. I can't live with you, so I'd rather go back to my clinic."
Xie Fu laughed and said, "You can stay wherever you want. I'll have someone take you to my courtyard, and you can choose for yourself. I need to go and report back to the old man."
The two talked as if no one else was around, and the butler, who rushed over from the side, had a very interesting expression.
For so many years, apart from his own mother, the young master has never had a female companion. He has frequented brothels, but he has never been able to get into the inner quarters of the palace.
In earlier years, when other prominent families sent people into the Xie family, even though the old master knew they had ulterior motives, he turned a blind eye and allowed them to place a maidservant in the young master's bed.
In the middle of the night, a commotion was heard in the young master's courtyard. The maid was stabbed to death by our young master with a spear. It is said that blood dripped all over the ground. The timid cleaning maid wiped and cried at the same time.
The servants were busy carrying the dead woman out. The maid who had climbed into the bed without permission was also in a bad state; no one even gave her a piece of clothing to wrap her in. She was simply rolled up in a straw mat and thrown into the mass grave.
Since then, the young master has become even more violent, and he doesn't want to see a single woman in the inner courtyard.
Now things are much better. Doctor Shu not only cured the old master's illness, but there's also hope that he can cure the young master's fear of women as well.
Shu Yun looked up at him. Xie Fu's eyelids were thin, and if you looked closely, you could see the blue veins underneath. When he looked down at people without any emotion, he always seemed very cold.
Despite looking exactly the same in their past and present lives, Shu Yun never sensed indifference in Jiang Yan's expressions, no matter what they were. But in Xie Fu's present life, besides indifference, there was also impatience and suspicion.
Perhaps because Xie Fu's attitude towards her had been too cold and hard before, now he responds to whatever she says, and the two have a question-and-answer session. Shu Yun can clearly feel that Xie Fu's attitude has softened.
Perhaps seeing how hard she, a dignified goddess, was trying to win someone's heart, Heaven truly opened its eyes and lent her a hand, saving her from the constant sadness of Xie Fu's cold gaze.
She didn't speak or respond, but just kept staring at him with that same look in her eyes. Xie Fu couldn't figure out what she was thinking.
He looked down at her for a long time, his Adam's apple bobbing, "Have you looked enough?"
Shu Yun shook her head seriously, "Not enough, I can never get enough of looking at it."
Xie Fuchui glanced at her but didn't reply.
I have no idea who her parents are. Not only did they give her such a striking and beautiful face, but they also gave her a pair of affectionate and gentle eyes, which are like a galaxy turning upside down and shining brightly.
Those beautiful, sparkling eyes were now filled with only him; they could see no one else.
Xie Fu stood at the entrance of the Xie residence, dressed in a black, narrow-sleeved Hu-style robe, which accentuated his long, slender, and powerful legs.
Perhaps it was the feng shui of Xiliang that nurtured people, but Jiang Yan in this life seemed to be even taller. In any case, he was always much taller than her, and she could only look up at his sharp and obvious Adam's apple and smooth jawline.
Xie Fu looked away, no longer looking into her eyes, raised his hand to cover her face, and pushed her away.
His voice was a little hoarse, "Go pick a room yourself, I have something to do."
After saying that, without waiting for her response, he turned and left, taking big, fast strides, as if afraid she would follow.
Shu Yun watched his retreating figure, a genuine smile spreading across her face, every curve radiating tenderness.
Her already stunning beauty was amplified by her smile, making her breathtakingly beautiful.
Xie Fu seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around, where he saw her smiling sweetly amidst the rosy sunset.
In the autumn scenery of Xiliang, where the sunset glows and wild geese fly together, the beauty of a fair maiden surpasses all others, creating a scene of unforgettable splendor.
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