Chapter 72: The Peerless Young Master
After Lü Zhong and his group retreated, they spurred their horses and caught up with the reborn group in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Rebirth: "Are they still chasing us?"
Lü Zhong: "We don't know yet, but they are not prepared to fight at night."
Rebirth: "Even if it comes again, it's fine. Judging from the timeline, Xiang Kui should be arriving soon!"
Just then, a group of people came running on foot with torches, led by Xiang Kui.
Xiang Kui stepped forward and saw that Lü Zhong and his men were covered in blood, indicating that they had been through several fierce battles.
Xiang Kui shouted, "You've all worked hard! Now it's our turn!"
Lü Zhong laughed and said, "Brother Xiang Kui, be careful of their archers." After saying that, he led the cavalry back to the farm.
Inside the Qingyun Inn, Xiaoyao Lang entered a guest room, looking surprised. The room was incredibly spacious, even larger than Yi Qingxue's boudoir. The bedroom was separated from the main room, with a daybed inside. Outside, there was a large mahogany square table with two armchairs, and writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones were laid out on the table. Next to it was a daybed table with a zither on it, and a small stool with an incense burner on it.
Xiaoyao Lang went to the back of the bed, where Yin Xiaosheng was already fast asleep. The bed was about nine feet long and seven feet wide, more than enough for two people to sleep on. Next to it was a large wooden tub for washing, leaning against the side of the building, with bamboo pipes underneath leading outside for drainage.
Xiaoyao Lang said softly, "This money is well spent!"
He then opened the door and went outside. A waiter was standing there. Xiaoyao chuckled and said, "What are you doing standing here?"
The waiter smiled and said softly, "My lord, you may not know, but as long as the light in your room is on, I cannot leave. I must be at your service at any time!"
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang immediately said, "Oh! Then I'll trouble you to bring me some hot water so I can wash myself."
The waiter smiled and said, "You're too kind, it's my pleasure! Please wait a moment, I'll get right away!" Then he quickly left.
Xiaoyao Lang turned his head and saw a shop assistant carrying a large bucket of water into Yu Linglong's room. On a whim, he decided to go in and take a look.
Xiaoyao Lang entered the room, where Murong Hanchan was writing calligraphy, and Yu Linglong was presumably in the inner room.
Murong Hanchan laughed and said, "Brother Xiaoyao, why aren't you asleep yet!"
Xiaoyao Lang said softly, "My heart is with my beloved, and I can't sleep at night!"
At this moment, the shop assistant said, "Gentlemen, the hot water is full. Which of you would like to go first? Once you're finished bathing, please summon me!" After saying this, he looked at Xiaoyao Lang and gestured for him to leave.
Yu Linglong, inside the room, said in a clear, soft voice, "Han Chan, please go first!"
Murong Hanchan looked at Xiaoyao Lang and said softly, "Brother Xiaoyao, please leave! I want to take a bath!"
Xiaoyao Lang laughed and said, "The bath tub is inside, I won't go in!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Hanchan turned around and said, "If you don't leave, I won't wash!" After saying that, she lowered her head, looking slightly shy.
Yu Linglong said softly, "Han Chan, since that's the case, then I'll take a bath first!"
Murong Hanchan declared confidently, "That's fine too!"
The shop assistant looked bewildered upon hearing this, then ignored Xiaoyao Lang and left, closing the door behind him.
Xiaoyao Lang stepped forward and saw that Murong Hanchan had written: "My heart aches for my beloved, and I cannot sleep at night!" She then asked him, "Brother Xiaoyao Lang! How is my calligraphy?"
Xiaoyao Lang laughed and said, "Your handwriting reflects your personality, elegant and refined!" As he spoke, he picked up another pen and wrote, "My dreams are tied to the cold moon, and my words are the truest!"
Upon seeing this, Murong Hanchan smiled broadly and casually picked up her brush to write again: Eternal Love!
Xiaoyao Lang then wrote: Unwavering devotion!
Murong Hanchan: One flower after another!
Xiaoyao Lang: Seven bricks to start a jade!
Murong Hanchan: A few gentlemen above!
Xiaoyao Lang: Two beauties among men! (Referring to Murong Hanchan and Yu Linglong)
Murong Hanchan wrote: A lifetime of love and longing!
Xiaoyao Lang: At this moment, the three of them are deeply in love!
Murong Hanchan was slightly displeased upon seeing this, and then hastily picked up her brush and wrote: "A thousand words are but flowing water and peach blossoms!"
After reading it, Xiaoyao Lang smiled lightly and then picked up his pen: "Having two minds is not like heartless empty words!"
Murong Hanchan hurriedly said, "Brother Xiaoyao, I didn't say you were heartless!"
Just then, the shop assistant knocked on the door and said, "Young master! Your hot water is ready!"
Xiaoyao Lang: "I know! Go and rest!" He then smiled at Murong Hanchan: "Chan'er, I know your heart very well, how could I doubt you!"
At this moment, Yu Linglong called softly, "Yu Lang, please get me some clothes."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang immediately said, "They've arrived!"
Murong Hanchan angrily said, "You can't go in!"
Xiaoyao Lang reached out, lifted her chin, and said with a smile, "We've already shared a room, and you're still jealous!" After saying that, he turned and went into the inner room.
Murong Hanchan pouted, looking unhappy, and sat at the table, sulking.
As Xiaoyao Lang entered the inner room, Yu Linglong immediately lowered herself and submerged herself in the water. After he handed her clothes, Yu Linglong whispered, "Yu Lang, you can leave now!"
Seeing her wet hair hanging down her shoulders, Xiaoyao Lang picked up a cotton towel to dry it for her. As the wooden tub was filled with water, Yu Linglong's upper body slowly emerged. Xiaoyao Lang looked at it and couldn't help himself, reaching out to touch it.
Yu Linglong quickly stopped his hand and said softly, "Yu Lang! Don't do anything rash. Han Chan is already very angry. If you continue to be so rude, she might fly into a rage."
Upon hearing this, Xiaoyao Lang hurriedly dried her hair and then turned and left the inner room.
When Murong Hanchan saw him come out, she turned away angrily. Xiaoyao Lang hurriedly stepped forward, half-squatting on the ground, picked up her long hair that reached her chest, and said softly, "Chan'er! Don't be like this. It hurts me to see you so angry."
Murong Hanchan turned the wooden chair around, turning her back to him. Xiaoyao Lang stood up, hugged her from behind, and whispered in her ear, "Chan'er, calm down. Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. I'll go to the market with you and play with you, okay?"
Murong Hanchan asked leisurely, "You've been inside for quite a while, what have you been doing?"
Xiaoyao Lang said softly, "I didn't do anything, I just helped Linglong wipe her body."
Upon hearing this, Murong Hanchan angrily exclaimed, "You... Humph!" Her anger only intensified after she finished speaking.
At this moment, Yu Linglong arrived and said softly, "Yu Lang, go out and tell the shop assistant to fetch water."
Xiaoyao Lang turned to look at Yu Linglong, understood immediately, and then opened the door and left.
Yu Linglong said softly, "Han Chan, I know you're not feeling well, but the three of us are bound by fate, and we have no choice. I don't want to make things difficult for you or cause you pain. Yu Lang is my tribulation, and I originally wanted to avoid him. But after spending a few days with him, I've found that although he's unrestrained, he knows what he can and cannot do. Furthermore, he has a heart full of compassion for the world, his feelings are sincere and earnest, his poetry is spontaneous and unrestrained, his nature is pure and natural, and he has come to understand the Way of Heaven."
At this moment, the shop assistant brought water into the house.
Yu Linglong continued, “He is handsome and dashing, spirited and radiant, unconventional yet righteous, free-spirited yet devoted. Such a man is hard to find in this world, truly unparalleled. If you think so, I will believe in him and grow old with him in this life, even if I never become an immortal!” As she spoke, she looked completely calm.
Upon hearing this, Murong Hanchan said slowly, "I was just feeling upset and couldn't control my emotions."
Yu Linglong stepped forward and took her hand, whispering, "Han Chan! You've loved once, and you know the bitterness of love. If even now you can't let go of your feelings and question the depth of Yu Lang's love for you, then this fleeting dream will surely bring you both suffering. Take your current state of mind, for example; it must be heartbreaking for Yu Lang to see you like this. What if one day he can't bear to see you sad and leaves, abandoning us both? Since you've fallen in love, let things take their course and cherish what you have now!"
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