Chapter 100, Chapter 100, It's Impossible, Chapter 100, It's Impossible...
Chapter 100 is impossible.
Ling Hao said, "A Japanese man broke into this courtyard before, trying to kidnap A Yu, but he failed and was instead sent to prison himself."
According to A-Yu, Tianfeng Dalang was sent to the Divine Marquis's Mansion, where he was treated quite well. His cell was surrounded by traps built by Wuqing, making it impossible for him to get out, and for others to get in. Such treatment was not something ordinary people could enjoy.
Chu Liuxiang asked, puzzled, "What does this matter have to do with Nangong Ling?"
Ling Hao continued, "That Japanese man is Nangong Ling's older brother, his brother from the same father and mother."
"This can't be, can it?" Chu Liuxiang couldn't believe it. "Nangong Ling was raised by Elder Ren Ci, how could she possibly be a Japanese?"
"His biological father is Tenfu Shiro, I think you may have heard of this name?"
Chu Liuxiang fell silent. He had indeed heard of this name, knew this person, and was familiar with the duel between Tianfeng Shisilang and Ren Ci. So, was Nangong Ling really Tianfeng Shisilang's son? "Even so, there's no need to arrest Nangong Ling, is there? His background doesn't define him, and he hasn't done anything wrong."
Ling laughed, but only she knew what she was laughing about. "That Japanese man is very likely the real culprit who killed Jamukha and the others. Although his true purpose is still unknown, it is certain that he and Nangong Ling are already in contact. Neither the Japanese man nor Nangong Ling can be released."
“Even if they are in contact, then…” Chu Liuxiang suddenly paused, not continuing. His face was pale, and he looked quite unwell. “Elder Ren Ci, is that right?”
Ling Hao said, "There is no evidence to prove it yet." The implication was that it was indeed the case, but there was simply no proof.
Chu Liuxiang understood perfectly, which was why his expression was so grim. He knew Elder Ren Ci and how he treated Nangong Ling. Although Nangong Ling was an adopted son, his upbringing of him was no less than that of someone treating their own son.
Such a person died at the hands of his own son. What were his feelings before his death? Chu Liuxiang did not know what Elder Ren Ci's feelings were at that time; he only knew that his feelings were extremely complicated.
What was Nangong Ling like when he first met him? He had striking features, tall and elegant, and they hit it off immediately. They drank and chatted, completely at ease. Although they didn't spend much time together afterward, Chu Liuxiang considered him a good friend.
But now… a hint of sorrow crept onto Chu Liuxiang’s face. Now, Nangong Ling was seen as an ungrateful person who had murdered his adoptive father.
Seeing Chu Liuxiang's expression, Ling Hao knew that he probably knew the cause of Elder Ren Ci's death. The Heavenly One Divine Water was odorless and tasteless, killing people invisibly, but the manner of death was so unique that those who saw it would never forget it, and those who heard about it could guess what had happened.
Someone as intelligent as Chu Liuxiang could certainly guess the cause of Elder Ren Ci's death. That's why his expression was so grim. It was understandable that he wanted to plead for Nangong Ling, but now he knew it was impossible.
Chu Liuxiang finished his tea in one gulp, then stood up and said, "I'm sorry, Miss, I was presumptuous this time. I think I should take my leave."
Ling Hao stood up. "Xiang Shuai is joking. You didn't know the truth, so naturally you had to stand up for your friend." But after finding out, she felt bad. "Let me see you off."
“No need to trouble you, Miss,” Chu Liuxiang said, still somewhat dazed. “I can manage on my own.”
Ling Hao nodded. She watched Chu Liuxiang leave, sensing a hint of loneliness in his departing figure. However, she thought to herself that Chu Liuxiang would encounter many similar situations in the future. This time, for him personally, it was actually quite lucky, because Nangong Ling hadn't yet made a move against his friend, had she?
However, given Chu Liuxiang's physical constitution, he will likely encounter many betrayals in the future, and there will even be many instances where his friends are the ones who want to kill him. After all, he is Chu Liuxiang. Wait a minute, it seems there is another person who receives the same treatment as Chu Liuxiang.
Lu Xiaofeng, who was riding with Hua Manlou to Kyoto, cried out: "Achoo! Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!"
Hua Manlou silently moved a little further away from him.
Gongzi Yu entered the palace during the day, and by the time he returned to his villa, it was already dusk. His face was somber, half bathed in the glow of the sunset, the other half shrouded in darkness. Light and shadow intertwined, and a sinister glint swirled in his eyes.
“Ayu.”
Hearing the voice, Gongzi Yu looked up. His face, bathed in the glow of the sunset, was beautiful, and his eyes were full of joy and excitement. "Ah Hao." He took a few steps inside and saw Ling Hao walking towards him. A smile bloomed on his lips.
"Ah Yu, you're back." Ling Hao looked at Gongzi Yu with a smile.
When she's not smiling, she always carries a certain aloofness, which might lead strangers to mistake her for a cold person. In reality, she's always radiant with sunshine. Just like now, even though only the afterglow of sunset remains in the sky, she still shines brightly, as if she's always bathed in sunlight.
"Yes, I'm back." Gongzi Yu's eyes were fixed on Ling Hao, eager and focused, as if she were the only person he could see in this vast world. "Ah Hao, you don't know, my sister is so mean. She dumped so many things on me and wouldn't let me come back early."
It was just a few things; a simple message would have sufficed. Why did they insist on sending him to the palace? Fine, he could have gone in and then left. But my sister, for some reason, had so much to say. She kept talking and talking and talking, from morning till evening. If he hadn't insisted on leaving the palace, she probably would have continued.
Gongzi Yu firmly believed that the reason the late emperor, after "voluntarily" becoming the retired emperor, did not live long was because his elder sister was too talkative, and thus died in melancholy. However, he certainly couldn't let his elder sister know this thought, otherwise he would definitely be in trouble.
In truth, the emperor wasn't that talkative, or rather, she didn't have that much time to speak, as she had a great deal of state affairs to attend to every day. Of course, the emperor did indeed prevent Gongzi Yu from returning, the reason being, of course, that she wanted to teach him a lesson.
Don't always cause her trouble; she's already busy enough! Sure enough, a grown-up younger brother isn't cute at all. Gongzi Yu was thinking that a grown-up older sister wasn't cute either, always just giving him things to do.
Hearing Gongzi Yu's little complaint, Ling Hao immediately smiled, "Alright, don't be angry. I've asked the kitchen to prepare lots of delicious food for hardworking A-Yu. Shall we go in and eat?"
"Okay." Gongzi Yu nodded with a smile. "Ah Hao is still the best to me." If only Ah Hao could be this good to him alone. But he knew that was impossible, so he could only think about it in his heart. "Ah Hao, will you always be this good to me in the future?"
"Of course." Ling Hao nodded, looking completely matter-of-fact. "We're good friends, so it's only right to be good to your friends."
"But I don't want to be just friends," Gongzi Yu said softly.
"What?" Ling Hao stopped in her tracks and turned sharply to look at the person beside her.
"It's nothing." Gongzi Yu also stopped walking. He had wanted to tell her his feelings completely, but when he met her gaze, he hesitated.
He worried that their relationship wouldn't progress, but would instead regress. He feared they wouldn't be able to remain friends, and that eventually, she might refuse to even see him. He had many worries, but his greatest fear was that there was no longer any possibility between them.
For that tiny, uncertain possibility, Gongzi Yu hesitated. He smiled bitterly to himself, cursing himself for being a coward. He was clearly capable of anything, fearless of anything, yet he became a coward in front of A-Hao. He despised himself in his heart, yet dared not cross the line, for he could not bear the possibility of losing A-Hao.
“You…” Ling Hao looked at Gongzi Yu hesitantly. Her inner strength allowed her to clearly hear Gongzi Yu’s words, without missing a single one.
She met Gongzi Yu's gaze, and was momentarily burned by the intensity in his eyes, involuntarily looking away. "Well, let's go have dinner first, you must be hungry too."
"Mm." Gongzi Yu nodded.
The two walked in hand in hand, the last rays of the sunset falling on them, casting two long, long shadows on the ground. The two shadows were stuck together tightly, as if nothing in the world could separate them.
But their owners were separated by a palm's width of space, a distance that seemed like an insurmountable cliff. Although the two were very close, they looked far apart because they were looking down, as if they were thinking about something.
They usually chatted and laughed during meals, but today, both of them were preoccupied with their own thoughts, and they ate absentmindedly. The laughter and chatter ceased, and the room fell silent, a silence that was somewhat eerie.
That night, Linghao lay in bed, tossing and turning. She thought about what had happened that day, and then about what had happened yesterday, and couldn't fall asleep no matter what she did. So she suddenly sat up, threw off the covers, and sat cross-legged on the bed.
She finally remembered what she had forgotten yesterday. She remembered now, and she wanted to ask Ayu a question. She wanted to ask him if he liked her.
She was certain she couldn't be mistaken by that look in his eyes. She had to ask him; she didn't want to wait a moment longer.
Ling Hao immediately got out of bed, put on her clothes, took the snowflakes, and headed towards Gongzi Yu's room.
On the other side, Gongzi Yu was also awake. He lay in bed, his eyes wide open, his heart filled with regret. His mind kept replaying what had happened at dinner that evening, and he kept regretting why he couldn't have been more restrained.
It was because of his lack of self-control that Ah Hao discovered something was amiss. She only noticed something and then refused to talk to him anymore—but that wasn't really the case—if she had truly known everything, would she have never wanted him again?
Thinking of this, Gongzi Yu's heart was filled with fear.
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Author's note: What a sleepless night! ╮(╯▽╰)╭
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