Leng Qingning's heart sank; what was bound to happen had finally arrived.
He took a step forward, slowly raised his head, and met Chi Yan's burning gaze. The tips of his ears turned so red they looked like they could bleed.
"Chi Yan, now that things have come to this, are you still going to hide it?"
Chi Yan's gaze deepened, then he suddenly realized.
So that's how it is. So she knew everything all along.
"Chi Yan, what exactly do you want?"
"I did it to save people. Believe me, Ning'er." Chi Yan suddenly became somewhat anxious.
"Ning'er, I only want to say this to you."
"No way," Cang Yuan was the first to object.
Wen Yanche looked at Leng Qingning with gentle eyes.
"Ning'er, what do you think?"
Leng Qingning pondered for a moment. "I'll talk to him, A-Che, don't worry."
Rose Garden Study
Chi Yan's fierce expression vanished. "You knew everything all along, didn't you?"
Yes and no.
"When you first came to the manor, although I knew your identity was extraordinary, I genuinely thought you were clinging to me just to retrieve the token. But Cangyuan searched the entire Princess's manor and couldn't find it. After careful consideration, I realized that you had orchestrated this whole thing."
"Chi Yan, you knew I wasn't Fourth Sister the first time we met, didn't you?"
Chi Yan (default).
"So, you pretended to give the token to my elder sister, then secretly took it back, just to make up a reason to get close to me, so that Cangyuan couldn't find me and you could stay in Langya Manor, right?"
"Um."
"So, what is the purpose of all this?"
Chi Yan's gaze drifted into the distance...
The former Lord of the Azure Sky, who is also Chi Yan's mother, and Chi Yan's sister were ambushed together three years ago when they went out. They were not only seriously injured, but also poisoned. Their confidants risked their lives to bring them back.
Since then, the two have remained unconscious. The Divine Physician of the Azure Sky healed their injuries, but could not cure the poison in their bodies.
He can only be kept alive with medication.
The divine physician studied day and night, and after three months he finally deciphered the poison's ingredients. The antidote required several of the best herbs hidden in seclusion, which, when combined with the power of the Azure Phoenix, would neutralize the poison.
Even the most precious medicinal herbs are no problem for Cang Qiong; the real challenge lies in the power of the Azure Phoenix Divine Bird.
The Azure Phoenix has disappeared from the world for over a thousand years, but its residual power remains on the Azure Sky Token. The divine physician used it in medicine, and although people were temporarily awakened, the effect was negligible, only prolonging their lives by a few years.
After Chi Yan's mother and sister fell into a coma, Chi Yan took over Cang Qiong's position. In the past few years, he has been managing Cang Qiong's affairs while searching for news about Cang Luan Yu.
The Azure Phoenix Jade only unlocks its divine power after recognizing a master. Therefore, the news of the Azure Phoenix Jade's successful recognition of its master reached the Azure Sky the day after Leng Qingning returned to the palace.
For the sake of his mother and sister, Chi Yan went there personally.
"So, you came here for my Azure Phoenix Jade?"
Chi Yan concealed his sorrow. "Ning'er, it's true. But I truly love you too, please believe me?"
"With your methods, why don't you just send someone to steal it?"
“Ning’er, don’t you know? Once the Azure Phoenix Jade recognizes its owner, no one else can take it away. If someone does, it’s just a useless stone that can’t be used.”
"So, you're trying to use your good looks to get me to help you willingly?"
"Of course not. Would you believe me if I said that before I met you I just wanted to lure you to the heavens or find an opportunity to kidnap you?"
"And then what?"
"One glimpse and your life is ruined..."
"really?"
"really!"
"Ning'er, ever since I met you, I have truly fallen in love with you. Can't you see that? Of course, I also want you to help me willingly!"
He stood quietly, lost in thought for a long time.
"What can I do to save your mother and sister?"
Chi Yan's face lit up with surprise, his eyes brightening slightly: "Ning'er, you're willing to help me? You've agreed?"
Leng Qing nodded solemnly.
Saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. This Celestial Lord must be saved; it's better to be a friend than an enemy, especially since…
She was tempted...
Chi Yan was deeply moved. He hugged Leng Qingning tightly, rested his forehead gently on her shoulder, and let her black hair fall over her nose. He took a deep breath and smelled the unique fragrance of the girl's hair.
Leng Qingning's ear tips gradually turned red.
"Ayan, as long as what you say is true, I'm willing."
Ah Yan?
"Ning'er, you...? You mean...?"
Chi Yan was at a loss for words, as if she had a thousand words to say, the question she most wanted to ask was whether this meant that she had also accepted him.
Leng Qingning slowly raised her hand and hugged Chi Yan back, whispering in his ear:
"Ayan, I do."
Chi Yan raised his head, his eyes filled with tenderness, and hugged Leng Qingning even tighter.
The atmosphere became ambiguous...
The kiss... was sweet and lingering.
The two walked out of the study hand in hand.
Cang Yuan, who had been waiting outside, saw the two emerge together, their fingers clasped. In an instant, his eyes turned icy, and the corners of his eyes reddened slightly. He turned and quickly left.
Seeing this, Leng Qingning felt anxious and subconsciously lifted her foot, but then, considering the person behind her, she turned her head as if to say something...
Chi Yan squeezed her hand: "I know, Ning'er, go quickly, I will wait for you."
"Um."
After saying that, Leng Qingning quickly chased after Cang Yuan...
These are really annoying...
Guanyunxuan
The door was tightly closed.
Leng Qingning hesitated and looked on, mentally rehearsing a thousand times and coming up with ten thousand excuses, but ultimately rejected them all.
She couldn't bear to deceive Cangyuan... so she decided to tell the truth.
Just as Leng Qingning was about to knock on the door, Cang Yuan's personal male servant, Xiao Yao, ran over to tell her that Cang Yuan was practicing his sword in the woods in the backyard.
Come to think of it, given Cangyuan's personality, why would he hide in his room and not come out?
They turned around and walked towards the backyard.
In the forest, a cold and aloof man dressed in dark blue, holding a divine sword, his black hair flowing wildly, was practicing his swordplay. The wind was strong and the grass was rustling, the leaves falling like rain. His swordsmanship was clear and elegant, and his sword energy was sharp, as if he was venting his anger.
Cang Yuan was extremely agitated and vented his anger by swinging his sword, not noticing Leng Qingning approaching.
As the sword strike moved backward, the person behind cried out in surprise. In the blink of an eye, their wrist swiftly twisted, the sword strike missed, and the blade barely missed Leng Qingning by an inch.
Cang Yuan threw down the Azure Phoenix Sword and rushed forward. His eyes were filled with panic and self-reproach.
His voice was full of urgency: "My lady, are you alright?"
Leng Qingning was stunned for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest. It took her a long time to calm down.
A thought flashed through his mind, and an idea came to him.
"Ah Yuan, you don't love me anymore, you actually want to kill me."
"Waaaaah..."
Leng Qingning put on her acting prowess, pretending to be frightened, squatting down and crying, trying to gain sympathy. Such a good opportunity could not be missed.
Cangyuan's eyes were filled with regret and self-blame.
"I'm sorry, my wife. I was just distracted for a moment and didn't mean to hurt you."
"How could I possibly hurt you...?"
Leng Qingning pretended to be very sad, rested her head on her lap, and continued to cry.
“You were clearly coming for me. With your martial arts skills and inner strength, how could you not hear footsteps?”
Cang Yuan was stung by these words, and a sorrowful and desolate emotion appeared in his eyes.
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