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"Wait a minute, you are... I, I, I am the bargaining chip used to blackmail Ren Pingsheng?!"
"Exactly."
"Don't joke around. What kind of person is he? Just like that, you can blackmail him?"
Nie Qiuyuan frowned and said, "I don't want to admit it either, but the truth is, Ren Pingsheng was indeed blackmailed. That's exactly what he did. Moreover, if he hadn't been blackmailed, you and I would be in great danger not knowing Fu Zhifeng's identity. For that alone, no matter what motive Ren Pingsheng had, I have to thank him."
I fell into a long silence. Could it really be true? My enemy had done so much for me without revealing anything, and I had never known.
Outside, the rain continued to fall, and the cool air carried the scent of flowers, creeping in through the gaps of the tightly shut window.
Qiu wrapped me in a thin silk quilt and held me close.
"Now that we have finally reunited, can we not talk about him for a while?"
I was startled. Indeed, what could be more important than the person before me? We had so much to say to each other; our emotions were in such turmoil that they overshadowed the surprise of finding my husband again. This was the main theme of today; everything else could wait until tomorrow!
With that thought, the atmosphere suddenly became warm and cozy, and my mood lifted significantly. My hands began to gently caress my long-lost husband. It was clear he enjoyed it; all his worries and jealousy slowly dissipated with our intimate gestures. The handsome man who made one want to steal kisses held my waist with one hand and let out playful chuckles under my teasing touch.
Oh my gosh! It was simply irresistible!
We became a bit mushy as we lost track of time, eventually falling asleep in each other's arms after what felt like an eternity. Sleeping while it rained was incredibly comfortable. After two years apart, the pent-up emotions led to an overwhelming night of passion, so we only reluctantly woke up in each other's embrace at dawn.
From now on, I want to wake up like this every day—never to be apart again!
After getting up and quickly washing up, Nie Qiuyuan went to report to the sect leader, dealing with the aftermath of yesterday's chaotic battle. I changed into a splendid black outfit and strolled around the courtyard where Qiu lived, admiring the flowers while waiting for his return, ready to accept the next arrangements.
The rain had stopped before dawn, and the sun peeked out, making the air unusually fresh, just like my current mood. The courtyard was filled with vibrant red flowers, beautiful beyond words. I gently touched the petals, imagining Qiu in his black attire, lonely as he gazed at the flowers in this courtyard. A twinge of sympathy stirred within me.
"Did you sleep well last night?"
A voice suddenly echoed behind me like a ghost, startling me into a shiver. Turning around, I saw Shen Huaqing in black standing right behind me.
I felt that my martial arts skills had improved significantly over the past two years, but when Shen Huaqing appeared behind me, I didn’t sense a thing—not even a subconscious warning. Thankfully, he was a friend and not an enemy; otherwise, it would have been quite troublesome.
"Um... good," I replied, my face flushing.
His question seemed rather inappropriate; upon first meeting, who asks such things? Moreover, he had come alone to see me, his "sister-in-law," which felt quite improper for a man and woman alone together. It seemed that the Thunder Sect's style was indeed... hard to evaluate.
"What’s your name, sister?"
"I... Liuying, Ye Liuhui."
"But I heard Qiu call you Zhenzhen!"
...
I just wanted to know what he was really asking—was it "Miss Ye, what is your surname?" It was truly baffling!
"Are you really Qiu's wife?"
I nodded.
"We got married two years ago, but then he went missing, and I've been looking for him ever since."
"What kind of person was Qiu originally? He clearly remembers, but he won't tell me," the adorably clueless handsome guy asked, staring blankly.
It was difficult to engage in a normal conversation with someone like him.
"Big brother, we just met. If my husband won't say anything, I definitely can't betray him!"
"Sigh, I'm just a little worried. His background isn't dangerous, is it? A murderer? Being chased? Hiding from debts? But knowing he has a wife does ease my mind a bit..." Shen Huaqing frowned at me, deep in thought. "Sister, since you're here, then Qiu must be leaving soon."
I was taken aback for a moment, sensing a hint of concern and reluctance in his words.
"Anyway, I know Qiu will leave sooner or later. Recently, his temperament has been unusual; he's been very irritable, as if he doesn't want to stay here any longer. This guy never shares his problems with others, so I just want to know if he has a place to go after he leaves. I hope he won't end up getting hurt again..."
A sudden warmth surged within me. It turned out that this big brother was concerned about my husband. I hadn't expected such straightforward concern to feel so touching.
"Big brother!" I called affectionately. "It's fine; we're not in a hurry to leave. We'll wait until everything here is settled before we go. So whatever you want to know, I'll tell you everything!"
I was just that impulsive; when my blood boiled, I thoughtlessly planned to completely betray my husband.
"What are you going to tell?" Another ghostly voice interrupted, challenging my sixth sense once again. "Hua Qing, what are you doing here?!"
But this time, the ghostly figure that appeared was none other than my husband, Nie Qiuyuan.
"I came to deliver this!" Shen Huaqing pulled something out from his pocket and handed it to me. "Here you go, sister."
I focused my gaze and realized it was the short sword, Cai You, that I had left behind at Nie Qiuyuan's Wedding Ceremony.
As I took the sword, I suddenly felt something was off. This sword was a gift from Qiu, and after her disappearance, it had become one of my emotional anchors. I would take it out every day, weighing it in my hands and practicing my swordsmanship with it. How could I not know it well?
With a swift motion, I drew the sword. It felt slightly heavier than before; my instincts were not wrong!
The appearance of the short sword hadn't changed, but its blade now had a layer of dark sheen, and the edge looked incredibly sharp as if it had been polished with some special method.
"This... this is..." I was both surprised and delighted. Cai You was already a fine sword, and now its quality had evidently improved; I couldn't help but feel happy.
"Your sword clashed with my knife and got a few nicks," Shen Huaqing explained. "So I took it upon myself to reforge it. It's a good sword; with just a slight movement, its power can greatly increase."
It then dawned on me that the Thunder Sect was filled with excellent blacksmiths. Such skilled artisans were hard to come by!
I immediately reached into my pocket and pulled out another item, placing it in Shen Huaqing's hand.
"Brother, please take a look at this. Can this be forged to a higher quality?"
"A dagger? Of course! Hmm, I'll take it back and see what I can do."
What I had handed him was the dagger given to me by Night Phantom. Although it was a precious item carried by Nie Qiuyuan when she was rescued by Dark One, having it reforged to enhance its quality couldn't hurt, right? It would be wasteful not to take advantage of such an excellent Master Blacksmith.
Watching me, who loved to take advantage, the male god smiled helplessly.
"Alright, let's not waste time here. Hua Qing, I've already discussed that matter with Zhenzhen. Now, let's go pay our respects to Madam. It's important to resolve her worries as soon as possible."
"Oh, you did? Sister, thank you! I'll go back today and forge a dagger for you as a token of my gratitude!"
"Big brother, I've already called you big brother. Shouldn't you call me Hua Ying? Be careful not to slip up."
"Right, right! Hua Ying sister, I'm just so happy that I got a bit tongue-tied..."
I followed behind them, my heart pounding.
"It’s been so many years since we last met. Yesterday was such a significant occasion; I hadn’t even let Madam see Hua Yingjie before. We didn’t even pay our respects; even if we had a fight, we shouldn’t have avoided meeting altogether. How could she believe that?
Oh, right, should I appear a bit weaker?
However, I still had confidence in my acting skills, especially now that I possessed martial arts as a high-level skill.
I gathered my energy and sealed my vitality; my face instantly turned pale, and my lips lost their color. I took out a bronze mirror to check myself and felt quite satisfied.
I wondered what Nie Qiuyuan and Shen Huaqing had said to Madam before; she seemed to have completely let go of the series of bizarre events that had happened earlier. She firmly believed that I was Hua Ying and that I had "married" Nie Qiuyuan yesterday. Oh my gosh, how could she believe something so illogical? It was truly baffling.
In any case, I was brought to the residence of the sect leader. It was quite a large courtyard. Upon entering the inner hall, the room was simply furnished, but the walls were adorned with various weapons, clearly showing a deep love for this endeavor. Both the sect leader and Madam were present; they both looked joyful, with tears glistening in Madam's eyes. I understood well that one was happy for victory while the other was happy for "me."
Initially, I felt a bit anxious, but when I truly saw someone who loved you sincerely and shed tears for your return and happiness—regardless of what the truth was—it was enough to move anyone. So my nose tinged with emotion, and tears fell as I called out "Mother," rushing toward her.
We, "Mother and Daughter," embraced each other in anguish, while my husband called out "sweetheart, darling" in a flurry. "Big Brother" Shen Huaqing looked on with surprise and admiration, trying hard to suppress a laugh amidst a whirlwind of emotions. However, he had always been confident in my acting skills and had even praised me for them in the past.
My mother held me close, gently stroking my face as she examined me with concern. "My child, seeing your complexion, it seems you have not yet fully recovered. I heard from Qiu'er that you insisted on setting the wedding date at this time just to see me. Alas... although I miss you dearly, it wouldn't hurt to wait a little longer..."
I quickly interjected, "Mother, Hua Ying has indeed not healed yet. Coming here only adds to your worries. Just think, after a few days, I will have to return for further treatment and be separated from you again. Hua Ying... In My Heart..."
At this point, tears began to fall.
My mother hurriedly comforted me, saying, "My child, it's alright. Now that Qiu'er is by your side, I can rest easy. Just focus on taking care of yourself and getting better soon."
With that, she placed a piece of exquisite white jade into my palm.
"My child, after not seeing you for ten years, I have nothing much to give you. This was brought back by them a few years ago; it's high-quality jade that can ward off evil spirits. I thought it looked beautiful, so I’m giving it to you as a meeting gift. May no evil or illness come near my child's body again."
I expressed my gratitude verbally while accepting the jade, secretly feeling delighted in my heart. To gain a mother also meant receiving such a generous gift! However, as soon as I held the jade in my hand, an unusual sensation surged within me. My intuition warned me once more that this piece of jade was likely extraordinary, just as it always did when my instincts kicked in.
I glanced at Nie Qiuyuan, expressing endless thanks while quickly tucking the jade into my bosom. (To be continued)
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