Xun also had a guest house in the city lord's mansion. Due to his solitary personality, this guest house was located in a very remote place and was usually deserted. The courtyard was full of sycamore and banana trees, and it was quiet and deserted.
Xun carried Tang Li into the house, turned on the light, and came to her to carefully examine the wound on her foot. There was a bloody cut on the sole of her foot, not deep, but a lot of blood had flowed. Seeing the bright blood, Xun couldn't help but turn pale, and silently cleaned the wound. Xun reached out and hugged Tang Li again.
Although she couldn't see, Tang Li could understand his feelings. She raised her face and kissed his chin as a comfort. "When I heard that you were leaving, I didn't know if I could see you again if you really left, so I was a little anxious and accidentally stepped on the broken porcelain. Later, I was so focused on you that I even forgot the pain in my foot. In fact, it doesn't hurt much now. I just feel happy."
Xun held her thin hand, not daring to use any force, "Just stay here, I will take care of you."
Tang Li agreed to his request without hesitation, without saying anything more. Tang Li didn't care that much about the mess she left behind halfway. After all, the only person she cared about was Xun Nu. Compared with his wishes and mood, no one and nothing was important. At least not at the moment. Everything could be put aside for the time being and solved slowly. Only when it came to Xun Nu, it couldn't be delayed at all.
Xun lost and found her again. Although he seemed calm on the surface, he was very restless in his heart. He just wanted Tang Li to stay where he could see her and not go anywhere. He had an illusion that Tang Li would disappear again as soon as she left his sight. This extreme sense of uneasiness turned into another kind of protective desire. He was like an uneasy beast, guarding the edge of the nest and showing hostility to anyone who tried to get close.
Tang Li just leaned gently in his arms, holding his hand to comfort him.
Qiu Tu came with several guards from South City, saying they wanted to take their young lady back. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they felt a strong murderous intent.
"Get out." A clear voice came from inside the house.
Qiu Tu's face turned pale. Although he was afraid of Xun, he didn't dare to ignore the city lord Nangong Xian, so he signaled his attendants and followed him into the courtyard. The door creaked open, and Tang Li appeared at the door supported by Xun. She said to Qiu Tu, "Mr. Qiu, go back and rest first. Don't worry about me."
Qiu Tu smiled but didn't smile: "Miss, you are engaged. It's not appropriate for you to be alone with a strange man late at night. If the city lord knew about it, he would not agree."
Tang Li smiled and said, "But if I stay here, what can you do to me?"
Qiu Tu: “…Ah?” No, this is not right, why is she reacting like this
Tang Li said directly: "I know what my uncle did behind your back, and I also know what he told you, and I know what he wants. When he comes, I will have a good talk with him in person. Mr. Qiu, you don't have to interfere too much with what I want to do. This is what a smart person does."
Qiu Tu was shocked, and looked at this seemingly harmless and weak young lady with some fear. He couldn't help but think more about her. Gradually, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Finally, he gave the two of them a complicated look, bowed, and left.
What else can he do if he doesn't leave? He can't snatch the person away, and he doesn't dare to offend Nangong Qin. Being a subordinate is really hard!
Except for Qiu Tu's arrival, the Wutong Guest House was very quiet that night. In the second half of the night, it suddenly started to rain lightly, dripping, and Tang Li woke up in a daze. As soon as she moved, she felt the person next to her move with her. He pulled the corner of the quilt for her and patted her back with his hands.
He was sitting, and it seemed that he had not slept all night. Tang Li moved closer to him, "What time is it?"
"It's 2:45 in the morning. It's still early." He patted her back, "You should continue to rest."
"Aren't you going to sleep?" Tang Li's voice was still a little unclear because she had just woken up.
"I've already slept," Xun told her.
Tang Li found his hand and held it, "Is it raining outside? I heard the sound of rain."
"Yes, the rain that just started is too noisy, isn't it?"
Tang Li shook her head, her black hair sliding along with it, "I think this is very quiet, very good."
Xun also thought this was great. No matter when he woke up, he could see her there. It was just them, undisturbed by others. He felt the long-lost peace. He was willing to exchange everything for such peace and companionship forever.
The drizzle continued all night and did not stop until dawn.
Yuwen Jingang woke up not long ago, ate something casually, and waited in his room. Sure enough, after a while, he heard someone report that Xun and Nangong Qin had arrived. He smiled and said, "Please come over."
Seeing Xun actually holding Tang Li over, Yuwen Jin quickly took out a fan to cover his expression. He felt that he finally understood why Ah Ming liked to use the fan. In such a moment of loss of composure, the fan was an important tool to save face. If someone saw him open his mouth in shock and drooled, wouldn't it be very embarrassing
As Yuwen Jin expected, Xun told him that he wanted to use Mi Tuo Sheng to treat Nangong Qin's eyes, and said, "Anything I have can be exchanged, and I can agree to anything."
Even though Yuwen Jin was well prepared, he was still shocked by Xun's words. He could agree to anything... Several thoughts suddenly came to his mind, but he rejected them all after a moment. Finally, he touched his conscience, sighed regretfully, and said sincerely: "Brother Xun is my friend, and has saved me several times in times of crisis. Since you asked, I will give it to you. However, this is also the treasure of my East City. I can't explain it to you easily. How about this... Brother Xun promises to protect my East City for fifteen years and not leave within fifteen years, then I agree."
"Okay." Xun agreed straightforwardly.
Yuwen Jin asked someone to take Xun to get Mi Tuosheng, leaving Tang Li alone.
"Go ahead. I'll wait for you here for a while." Tang Li persuaded Xun to leave. When she and Yuwen Jin were the only ones left in the room, she bowed in Yuwen Jin's direction and said, "Thank you, Lord Yuwen."
Yuwen Jin's gaze towards her was different from before. It was not friendly, but rather fearful and inquiring. Only his voice was still smiling, "Miss Nangong, you don't have to thank me. This is what Brother Xun wished for."
Tang Li smiled slightly, "No, I want to thank you for saving Xun Nu's life five years ago. For this alone, I am extremely grateful to you."
Yuwen Jin was surprised and asked curiously, "Since you know this, do you know that Brother Xun had a wife before?"
Tang Li nodded: "City Lord Yuwen regards Xunnu as a friend, so I will speak frankly. In fact, Xunnu's wife has only been me from beginning to end. I'm sorry that I can't say more about some of the entanglements and secrets."
Yuwen Jin didn't expect this to happen, but he felt that this was normal. He said, the Brother Xun he knew was not someone who would easily fall in love with someone else, and it was even less likely that he would be seduced by beauty. But if Nangong Qin was Brother Xun's wife, then what about the corpse five years ago? Could it be that the wrong person was found
—The half-concealed statement was very effective. Yuwen Jin automatically filled in the complicated plot in his mind. It was unknown what he had imagined, but his expression when he looked at Tang Li eased a lot.
"I heard from Xunnu that if you hadn't happened to pass by, he would have died in that heavy snow. So I am very grateful to you. I hope to repay this kindness." Tang Li said slowly.
Seeing her like this, Yuwen Jin recalled how she lost her composure and ran out shouting Xunnu last night, and felt that what she said was more credible. If she was not expressing her true feelings, she would not have cared about the situation yesterday, and she could not have been unaware of how much waves it would cause. Those rumors alone were enough to ruin her reputation. After all, people's words were scary, and she was still engaged to Xiahou Xuanyu.
Yuwen Jin suddenly hit his head with a fan. So that's why Brother Xun went to Beicheng because of the hatred of having his wife taken away! What a complicated emotional entanglement, but why did he feel so gloating? Alas, it was all because Xiahou Xuanyu was too arrogant and domineering, and he didn't like him.
In a good mood, Yuwen Jin imagined how Xiahou Xuanyu would feel after knowing that his fiancée had run away with his rival. He almost laughed out loud, and his tone was full of smiles: "Ms. Nangong, how do you want to repay me?"
Tang Li didn't know why the Yuwen City Lord was suddenly in such a good mood. She slowly told her thoughts and plans: "I hope Xiahou Xuanyu dies, and if he dies, it will be a good thing for Yuwen City Lord. As far as I know, my uncle wants to form an alliance with Xiahou Xuanyu, and they have a private agreement to erode East City. But I will destroy this alliance and let my uncle turn to East City, because I have something he wants very much. I can only say that even if my uncle is unwilling to side with East City at that time, he will never form an alliance with Xiahou Xuanyu again..."
"… In addition, there is West City. Although the Lord of West City is a cousin of Xiahou Xuanyu, as far as I know, the Lord of West City has long had a grudge against Xiahou Xuanyu. Even the poisoning a few years ago was done by West City. If not, the Lord of West City would not have refused to marry his daughter Gong Xiling to Xiahou Xuanyu. Basically, there is no need to worry about West City's help. They may even cooperate…"
After waking up from Nangong Qin's body, although she did not have Nangong Qin's memories, she miraculously remembered a lot of content from the novel. If not, it would not be so easy for her to deal with Xiahou Xuanyu.
"I will make it clear to my uncle that once Xiahou Xuanyu comes to East City, he will be kept here forever. This matter still requires a specific plan, so there is no rush. If City Lord Yuwen is willing to help, this matter will be even more foolproof. We can do this..."
Yuwen Jin looked at the weak and gentle beauty in front of him, and her non-aggressive appearance and attitude were completely different from what she said. She was seriously and calmly planning someone's death. This contrast made people feel creepy and confused. Yuwen Jin rubbed his arms and laughed dryly: "Haha, you can do everything you can to get rid of Xiahou Xuanyu for Xunnu. It's really a good relationship."
"However, I am a little curious. You two must have missed each other for several years. You were said to be asleep before. Did you ever doubt that Brother Xun had found another lover?" Yuwen Jin was really curious. He was a romantic man and did not quite believe that there were people in the world who were deeply affectionate. He also did not believe that a deeply affectionate person would happen to meet another deeply affectionate person.
Tang Li was surprised and said, "Why would I doubt him? He is Xun Nu, he will not change."
Yuwen Jin: "No, no, people are the easiest to change."
"He won't change, because he is Xunnu. If he changes..." Before she finished speaking, Tang Li lowered her eyes and smiled. If the person she loves changes, she will certainly not love him anymore. Isn't this a very simple thing? After all, she only loves "Xunnu".
It was clearly a gentle smile, but Yuwen Jin felt that there was something awkward in it.
Xun brought back the mitosheng and took Tang Li back to the accompanying doctor to treat his eyes. Yuwen Jin looked at their backs as they left. One was silent and affectionate, the other was gentle and considerate. They were a loving couple, but when he thought of Nangong Qin's expression just now, he always felt uneasy.
Duan Ming came out from behind the screen, and Yuwen Jin asked him, "What do you think of Miss Nangong Qin now?"
Duan Ming pondered for a moment and said, "It's really strange. How can a person become so different after a few years of coma? The Nangong Qin I met before was a vain and selfish woman. This one now seems gentle but is actually paranoid. This kind of personality has both good and bad sides. If Brother Xun doesn't change his mind for the rest of his life, he must be the happiest man in the world, because he will have a gentle lover who will always put him first."
Yuwen Jin: "Well, what if Brother Xun changes his mind?"
Duan Ming smiled, "Didn't you hear what she said just now about how to deal with Xiahou Xuanyu? Women are not born kind, they also have a fierce side. Once touched, they will be more terrifying than men. By the way, she asked you to deal with Xiahou Xuanyu together just now, why did you change the subject and don't want to take the risk of getting involved? This is not like you."
"Ha, of course I'm interested. With Xiahou Xuanyu dead, I can take advantage of the situation in North City. It would be a pity to miss such a rare opportunity." Yuwen Jin narrowed his eyes and smiled. "It's just business. We can't be impatient. We can just wait."
…
Nangong Xian was kind and amiable, "Xuanyu, don't be polite. When Qin'er marries to Beicheng, we will all be a family."
Xiahou Xuanyu nodded. Although he had restrained himself, his attitude was still a little arrogant. "That's true, but it was too rash for my uncle to let Qin'er go to East City alone."
Nangong Xian's eyes darkened, and he smiled again: "You are right, I shouldn't have let that child go. Fortunately, Xuanyu, you are here, she must be willing to listen to you."
Xiahou Xuanyu saw through his thoughts clearly and sneered in his heart, "Don't worry, City Lord Nangong, our alliance will never change. In the future, South City and North City will be as close as one family."
Nangong Xian's smile became more sincere: "I feel relieved when Xuan Yu said that."
The two of them were happily discussing forming an alliance, and using Xiahou Xuanyu and Nangong Qin's engagement as an excuse, they were so close that they seemed like they had really become a family, until a certain rumor spread like wildfire and reached their ears.
—Nangong Qin threw herself into the arms of Bin Xun, the seat of the East City Lord. Now the two of them are always together and are very close, even traveling around East City together without any hesitation.
Xiahou Xuanyu: “…”
Nangong Xian: “…” This is embarrassing.
The author has something to say: Brothers and sisters, I'm back. People with clumsy hands shouldn't play games. I was pinned to the ground and beaten by monsters all day. My head hurt (crying loudly.gif