Chapter 193: Great Joy and Great Sorrow
Ling Qichen watched Yi Mingzhao leave, then hurried towards the Longyang Palace.
"What? My little sister is missing?" Yi Mingzhao returned to the mansion and heard the maid's words as soon as he entered the door, as if he had been struck by a heavy blow.
The two maids trembled with fear. Xiaoqing said aggrievedly, "Ever since the eldest young master passed away, Miss has refused to eat or drink. We servants really have no choice..." As she spoke, she began to sob softly.
Xiao Dan chimed in, "Master Chen has already sent people to search, so we should... have news soon."
Yi Mingzhao looked somber. Yi Qingxue was his last hope for survival. If anything happened to her, he would have no face to live on, nor would he be able to face his deceased father.
Overwhelmed with heartache, he pressed his right hand tightly to his chest: "Someone... prepare pen and ink..."
The attendant hurriedly prepared writing materials, and Yi Mingzhao, suppressing his pain, quickly wrote: "To Brother Ling, my sister Qingxue has been missing for several days. I hope you will use the city lord's order to help find her! I am deeply grateful and cannot express my thanks."
After writing it, he hurriedly ordered his attendant: "Hurry up and ride to Longyang Palace. Make sure to deliver this letter to Ling Qichen!"
"Yes!" The attendant received the letter and rushed off.
In Ling Xueyan's study at Longyang Palace, a subordinate rushed in excitedly to report: "Master, the young master is back!"
Ling Xueyan was reviewing documents and asked casually without looking up, "Which young master?"
The subordinate's expression changed drastically, and he stood frozen in place: "Master, it's naturally the eldest young master..."
Ling Xueyan suddenly looked up: "My brother!" Her bright eyes widened in surprise.
The subordinate nodded hurriedly, "That's right, Master!"
Ling Xueyan suddenly stood up: "Where is my brother?"
Before she could finish speaking, an urgent cry rang out, "Little sister! Little sister!" and Ling Qichen stood at the door like a guardian deity.
"Brother!" "Little sister!" The two called out eagerly and rushed forward, embracing each other in the room.
Seeing her subordinates still standing there, as if waiting to receive a reward, Ling Xueyan immediately shouted angrily, "Get down here now! Are you waiting to receive a reward?"
"Yes...yes, yes!" The subordinate bowed repeatedly and withdrew.
Ling Qichen couldn't help but smile, thinking to herself: Now that my little sister is the city lord, she seems to look even younger, but her temper... is still so fiery. I wonder which unlucky guy will dare to marry her in the future...
Ling Xueyan looked Ling Qichen up and down: "Brother, have you been in Zhu Family Village these past few days? How have you been?"
Ling Qichen smiled and said, "Very good! Miss Ziyue treats me like a close friend and even guides me in martial arts. Now I have mastered the second move of the Floating Rain technique, 'Shattering Floating Hand'!" Her words were full of pride.
Ling Xueyan was secretly surprised, thinking: This Zhu Ziyue is truly a genius. My brother has always hated martial arts. He even practiced the simple "Sword Movement Without Direction" for several months before he could barely master it. I didn't expect that under her guidance, he would learn such a powerful move as "Shattering Floating Hand" in a short period of time.
Seeing Ling Xueyan lost in thought, Ling Qichen waved his hand in front of her: "Little sister! What's wrong?"
Ling Xueyan snapped out of her daze and scolded, "Brother, how could you tell outsiders about the secret techniques and cultivation methods of Xiyu Manor? What if someone else learns them?"
Ling Qichen rolled her eyes at her and sat down in her seat: "Little sister, you're overthinking it! Miss Ziyue isn't that kind of person! Besides, she practices Yin-Yang magic, and her physique is incompatible with the powerful and domineering martial arts, so she can't practice it at all. Otherwise, she would have mastered the 'Empty Force Slash' long ago."
Hearing him say that, Ling Xueyan felt relieved and asked, "Since you have a beautiful woman with you, why are you in such a hurry to come back? Wouldn't it be better to practice more martial arts?"
Ling Qichen teased, "Didn't I hear you became the city lord? I really can't bear to see a woman like you handling so many affairs. Wouldn't it be perfect if I became the city lord?"
Ling Xueyan smiled, revealing two shallow dimples: "If you have such ambition, our family will be blessed with good fortune and have something to look forward to!"
Just then, a subordinate rushed in to report: "Master...Master!"
"Get lost! I told you not to bother me unless it's urgent!" Ling Xueyan snapped without any politeness.
The subordinate said aggrievedly, "It's...it's Young Master Xiaoyao..."
"Xiaoyao Lang!" Ling Xueyan hurriedly grabbed her subordinate's arms and asked sternly, "What's wrong with him?"
The subordinate stammered in fear, "He...he's leaving! We're stopping him..."
"Let's go!" Before her subordinate could finish speaking, Ling Xueyan had already rushed out the door. Seeing her sister in such a hurry, Ling Qichen became worried and quickly got up to follow her.
When Ling Xueyan rushed over, Xiaoyao Lang had already walked out of her courtyard. "Stop!"
Xiaoyao Lang turned around and said with a wry smile, "Miss Ling! What brings you here?"
Ling Xueyan's eyebrows furrowed: "Why am I here? Why did you leave without saying goodbye? Don't you want to see me that much?" As she spoke, she stood in front of Xiaoyao Lang, her big eyes fixed on him, full of sadness.
Watching this scene from behind, Ling Qichen thought to herself: Judging from my little sister's expression, she must be in love with this person. She's not young anymore, and she's never been interested in anyone for many years. Now that she has someone she likes, her taste must be good. I have to help her out.
Feeling a little guilty after being asked this, Xiaoyao Lang shifted the bundle on his shoulder and hardened his heart, saying, "Miss Ling, thank you for taking care of me these past few days. I have troubled you for a long time. Now that my injuries have healed, it is inconvenient for me to trouble you any further. I have important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
"A few days of care is nothing! What I want is to take care of you for a lifetime!" Ling Xueyan said without any attempt to hide her feelings.
Qiu Xia hid behind a pillar not far away, thinking to herself: Ling Xueyan really dares to say that...
Xiaoyao Lang's heart skipped a beat. He had long suspected that Ling Xueyan had feelings for him, but he hadn't expected it to be true. He needed to leave as soon as possible. Seeing her burning gaze, his heart clenched. "I am deeply grateful for Miss Ling's kindness. However, my heart belongs to someone else, and I am not a virgin. I am truly unworthy of your deep affection." He then turned to leave.
Ling Xueyan was slightly taken aback, thinking to herself: Damn it! I gave my first time to Xie Yunfeng in a daze, and he said that, so he must care a lot about my chastity... Never mind! You must be mine, I must have you! "I don't care! When you truly love someone, winning their heart is more important!" After saying that, she stared intently at Xiaoyao Lang.
Ling Qichen listened from five steps behind, wishing she could slap herself twice. She thought with a troubled expression: "Little sister, even if you admire someone, you can't be so tactless. They've made it so clear they have someone else in their heart..."
Xiaoyao Lang gazed at Ling Xueyan; she was sweet and beautiful, free-spirited and unrestrained. If it weren't for his feelings for Yu Linglong and Murong Hanchan, he might have truly fallen for her. He had originally thought she was as pure and refined as Murong Hanchan, but he hadn't expected her to be so unconventional. Regardless, Yu Linglong was his wife, and that would never change.
“Miss Ling, my mind is made up, please do not stop me! If you ever need anything in the future, just ask, and I, Xiaoyao Lang, will certainly risk my life to help you. Farewell!” Xiaoyao Lang stepped aside to walk past Ling Xueyan and began to leave.
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