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I didn't know how to describe the emotions of this moment. If I heard correctly, this woman had been in love with my husband for twelve years. Today, at the moment when her life was flickering out, she rushed here desperately to catch a glimpse of him and do one last thing for him.
As a woman, I was naturally furious in the face of such a situation. I trembled with rage, unable to utter a word. If this were a scene from a television drama, the male lead would typically be moved at such a moment, lifting her up and telling her to live on bravely, then promising a series of unreasonable conditions that would shatter the female lead's heart. Such moments usually serve as the catalyst for misunderstandings and rifts.
However, my feelings were not just simple anger. The woman's infatuated behavior and her way of acting somewhat matched my temperament. She hated me, envied me, and came straightforwardly to harm me without scheming or creating misunderstandings, without pretending to be innocent or seeking sympathy. Having played the role of the victim too often myself, I felt deeply that rather than engaging in a battle of wits, I would prefer to accept a challenge of strength; it was less exhausting.
She loved a man and pursued him desperately; there seemed to be nothing wrong with that.
I took a deep breath and reminded myself that no matter what I heard or saw next, I could not lose my temper, could not pull away, could not storm off in anger. This was a crucial moment that tested emotional intelligence; succumbing to jealousy and desire would prevent me from properly guarding my love. It might seem satisfying at first but would ultimately lead to loss.
Yet Nie Qiuyuan still held me tightly in his embrace and did not lean down to help her; he didn’t even move.
Ruo Chanjuan spoke in a halting voice: “I grew up in poverty and faced hardships from a young age. Later, I was sold into a brothel by my own family and endured torment and suffering. Twelve years ago, unable to bear this dark world any longer, I decided to end my life but was saved by the Great Black Master of Mirror Gate.”
“Perhaps you have already forgotten, but I will remember for a lifetime. You were there that day too. You looked so young then; although you wore dull black clothing, it seemed as if you were wrapped in light. You smiled at me and wiped away my tears with your handkerchief, telling me to live well.”
“At that moment, my heart suddenly filled with light. I thought… how could there be such a handsome and gentle boy in this world? There truly are things worth cherishing in this life. I learned about your identity and did everything possible to join Mirror Gate, hoping for a chance to see you again and speak my heart.”
“But Mirror Gate gradually changed… Later on, I didn’t even get to see you once before hearing about the Great Black Master’s passing and your betrayal of Mirror Gate. The shock and sorrow I felt at that time are beyond words. How I wished to follow you then, to search for you across rivers and mountains! But for many years, in order to see you, I worked tirelessly for my father, accumulating blood debts on my hands. By then, I had already touched the core of Mirror Gate and had no ability to escape unscathed.”
“You left for five years—five whole years—before I finally learned about your current identity and whereabouts. So I seized the opportunity to meet you secretly. Indeed, after twelve years, your appearance had changed so much… it was utterly captivating… But just as I caught sight of you, I saw her by your side…”
“When I saw the look in your eyes as they fell upon her, my heart turned as cold as ice. All my twelve years of longing shattered into nothingness because of this inexplicable woman? What’s worse is how well you treated her… she didn’t even seem aware!”
Ruo Chanjuan’s resentful gaze turned towards me.
“Ye Liuhui, I hate you; this world will never be at peace until death.”
It turned out to be such a twisted unrequited love. I thought about how I had struggled for eight years just to see Nie Qiuyuan, while she had buried her feelings in her heart for twelve years. Suddenly, I understood her emotions and the sadness and despair she felt at this moment.
However, there was nothing wrong with admiring someone, but you can't keep trying to harm me. If it were me, of course, I would also scheme against you, but my intention would only be to make my idol fall in love with me and ignore you. I never thought of killing or harming anyone.
Isn't that a crime? As a Police Flower, how could I possibly engage in illegal activities?
So, in the end, this matter was still her fault. I felt justified and had no guilt towards her.
Yet, a person on the verge of death is still pitiable. Perhaps it would be better to deceive her a little, let her close her eyes peacefully. After all, if I didn't fulfill my promise to her, she would never know.
I secretly nudged Nie Qiuyuan and gave him a meaningful glance. He was so smart that he would surely understand my intention. We had always been in sync without needing words. I wanted to tell him to comfort her; even a simple smile would suffice. I was magnanimous enough to pretend that I was blind at this moment.
But once again, Nie Qiuyuan did not respond to me. He simply held me tightly and looked seriously at the woman lying on the ground.
“Bai Hu, everything you said has nothing to do with me. If Qing Long doesn’t kill you, then it might be me who does. After you die, I won’t use your body or disturb your remains. We will bury you in Suzhou City and erect a monument for you.”
This autumn felt different from usual; his tone was unexpectedly cold.
The woman lying on the ground probably never imagined he would mean it this way. She completely rejected her heartfelt dedication at the brink of death, and her previously calm expression suddenly turned into extreme anxiety.
“Xuan Wu, the commander of the Jade Balance Bureau will be Qing Long, but when it comes to dealing with you, my father will probably take action himself. If you're not fully prepared, it will be very dangerous. No matter what I've done before, I have no ill intentions towards you. Do you really want me to die without peace...”
As she spoke, tears began to flow down her cheeks.
I felt a pang of sympathy; however, Nie Qiuyuan's words remained as unyielding as ice, showing no signs of melting. Even when we were far apart before, he only seemed cold in temperament, but at this moment, he could be described as "cruel."
This was someone I had never seen before.
"White Tiger, what you have done, I can never forgive in this life or the next. My wife, I will not allow her to feel even a moment of sadness or shed a single tear because of you. Please, abandon this thought and seek rebirth in Supreme Bliss, hoping never to meet again in the next life."
Ruo Chanjuan listened to these words, stunned for a moment, before suddenly spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. Her breath was ragged, tears clouding her eyes, and she lost all composure.
"Enough, enough..." Her voice suddenly rose a few notches, filled with heart-wrenching pain. "Love is poison, love is poison! There is no antidote, no cure; it will eventually lead to..."
She abruptly lifted her head, struggling to point a trembling finger at me as she cried out, "You will eventually understand the taste of love that is more toxic than poison..."
After saying this, Ruo Chanjuan held that position for a moment before suddenly collapsing forward onto the ground, motionless.
The two Shadows of the Night standing outside shivered simultaneously and exchanged glances, snapping back to reality.
"Master!" they exclaimed in unison.
Nie Qiuyuan calmly instructed, "Call for more people. This person has deadly poison in her body; do not touch her directly. Get a sturdy coffin and bury her deep in an uninhabited area."
I stood there dazed, watching as Qiu directed the others to collect Ruo Chanjuan's body. They sprinkled various antidotes for Poison into the coffin and cleaned up the bloodstains she left behind. The officials from Suzhou Prefecture arrived in a flurry of apologies, but I heard nothing. I don't know how long it took until everything was taken care of. Nie Qiuyuan pulled me into the room prepared for me next door and helped me settle down before I finally came back to my senses.
"What’s wrong? You look lost. Now that Zhenzhen's beauty has been exposed, what will we do?" The male deity smiled warmly and tidied my disheveled hair.
Yes, my nightgown had helplessly revealed my feminine appearance to everyone. I vaguely heard Nie Qiuyuan introducing me as his wife. It didn’t matter anymore; nothing was important.
I looked at Qiu's smiling face and thought about how I took your smile for granted. But you... why have you never been stingy with it towards me?
In that moment, did your heart truly remain untouched?
Nie Qiuyuan noticed my troubled thoughts and pulled me into his embrace, gently holding me close and kissing my forehead softly.
"She is already dying, and her wish is not difficult to fulfill..." I murmured.
Qiu raised his hand and gently covered my mouth.
"If you do that, you may not speak of it, but your heart will still ache. Zhenzhen, I don't want you to suffer even a little, especially since she has harmed you so much before." His fingers lightly brushed my cheek, so tenderly. "Zhenzhen, don't be stubborn. You are actually a soft-hearted silly girl. For some reason, I just love this side of you."
Am I too soft-hearted? I don't think so. On the contrary, it is Qiu, who actively removes his mask and reveals his true self to me, whose heart is incredibly soft, filled with kindness and compassion for the world. In this regard, I feel I am far from him.
So it must be impossible not to feel sad. I believe everything he does comes from his heart and is not merely to put me at ease, yet it will still hurt.
I stretched out my arms and wrapped them around his waist, holding him tightly. Here, by your side, just as you don’t want me to be sad, I also want to dispel the shadows in your heart.
"Qiu..."
"Yes?"
"Don't just bury her like that. I dislike her intensely; let's use her to test Ren Pingsheng's poison."
"...Don't be foolish. I can see how you truly feel inside."
"This is a good opportunity; don't waste it."
"Zhenzhen, I will not accept any goodwill from her. In the future, I will not accept any goodwill from any other woman either. You are enough for me."
"This isn't about whether it's good or bad; what if Ren Pingsheng comes after us? We need to be prepared!"
"It's fine. I won't die at his hands; I will find a way to break his poison."
"How can I figure things out first? What if I get poisoned? By the time you untie me, I might already be dead!"
"Stop talking nonsense, what do you mean dead or alive!"
...
"Zhenzhen..."
"Hmm?"
"Ren Pingsheng won't poison you..."
Is that why you're so confident, disregarding Ren Pingsheng's poison?
We embraced and fell into silence. The White Tiger of the Mirror Gate had silently perished here, bringing news of an impending storm. So, what lay ahead?
"Zhenzhen, we need to wrap up the case in Suzhou quickly. There’s still a lot of preparation we need to do." After a moment, Nie Qiuyuan gently stroked my back and spoke quietly.
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