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On a stormy night, with howling winds and raging waves, the Ni Chang mansion was filled with flickering candlelight, casting an eerie atmosphere. The thunder in the sky rumbled like an angry roar from the heavens, accentuating a sense of unease.
Alone in her chamber, Ni Chang sat playing the zither, its serene melody contrasting sharply with the raging storm outside. Her face appeared somewhat pale in the candlelight, yet her eyes and brows revealed an unwavering resilience.
Suddenly, a strange sound broke the tranquility of the room. Ni Chang was startled and looked up, only to see a dark figure flash past the window. She immediately realized that something was amiss in the mansion, and couldn't help but feel panic.
Setting down the qin in her hands, Ni Chang furrowed her brows, her eyes revealing deep unease and worry. She stood up and walked lightly to the window, pushing it open to see the increasingly violent storm outside. Amidst the eerie silence, there seemed to be a vague sense of foreboding lingering in the air.
Ni Chang turned around and looked towards a corner of the boudoir, where her incense burner and a few old books were placed. She walked over, lightly running her fingers over the pages of the books, feeling lost in her heart. She murmured to herself, "Could it be that my recent weakness and restlessness of mind have caused this?"
Suddenly, her gaze fell on an oil lamp next to the bookshelf, its light flickering as if conveying something. Ni Chang furrowed her brow, feeling a strange sensation in her heart. She turned to look at the long corridor outside the door, realizing that on such a night, no one had come to inquire.
She walked back to the bedside, sat down, and felt increasingly uneasy. Ni Chang lowered her head and unconsciously played with the ribbon on the bedside, while her thoughts drifted to distant memories. She recalled her childhood, when she was always willful and full of curiosity and longing for the world.
"Perhaps I was really too willful," she murmured softly, a hint of regret flashing in her eyes, but immediately buried deep in her heart.
Suddenly, the sound of thunder outside intensified, startling Ni Chang and causing her heart to race. She stood up, holding herself tightly, her lips trembling slightly as if seeking some comfort. Her gaze once again fell on the scene outside the window, which seemed to become even more terrifying in the midst of the storm.
Ni Chang returned to the qin, hoping to soothe her troubled mind with the sound of music. She began to play gently, the music echoing through the room, with each note seeming to express her fear and unease.
At this moment, she suddenly heard a faint knock on the door. Ni Chang looked up abruptly and saw the door of the boudoir gently pushed open as Willow walked in with a worried expression on her face.
"Miss, are you okay? The storm outside is so fierce, and you are here alone..." Willow's voice was filled with concern.
Ni ChangGently glancing at her, he nodded slightly and said, "I'm fine, just feeling a little uneasy in my heart."
Liu Xu softly comforted her, "Miss, you have always been frail, especially in this kind of weather. You should rest well."
Ni Chang Listening quietly, but feeling a mix of emotions in her heart. She knew well her own physical weakness and frequent illnesses, yet often worried others with her naivety and willfulness. She sighed softly, lowered her head, and fell silent.
Seeing this, Liu Xu gently covered her with a blanket and quietly left the room.
Ni Chang sat alone on the bed, and the room once again returned to tranquility. Her gaze fell outside the window, watching the raging storm, with an indescribable feeling in her heart. She murmured softly to herself, "Why has this storm come about..." Her voice carried a hint of confusion.
She lay down again, her eyes filled with thoughts. The storm outside seemed to grow even more intense at this moment, and Ni Chang's heart, like the storm, was filled with turmoil and unrest.
At this moment, Ye Ran appeared at the door of the boudoir like a shadow, his eyes serious as he softly said, "Miss, there may be unexpected guests in the mansion. Please come with me."
Upon hearing this, Ni Chang felt some fear in her heart, but she also knew that this was not the time to hesitate. She nodded and hurriedly left the boudoir with Ye Ran.
The two of them silently made their way through the corridors of the mansion, only to see the shadows of the trees swaying in the courtyard, making the wind and rain seem even more fierce. Ye Ran remained vigilant, ready to respond to any potential danger at any moment.
Suddenly, a dark figure appeared like a ghost and pounced towards Ni Chang. Ye Ran immediately saw the situation and wielded his sword to fight back. Amidst the flashing of the sword, Ye Ran displayed agile footwork and exquisite swordsmanship, swiftly repelling the dark figure.
Ni Chang was still in shock, but she was grateful to see Ye Ran protecting her. Her voice trembled as she asked, "Ran, who was the assassin?"
Ye Ran looked serious as he responded, "Unknown, but clearly this person is highly skilled in martial arts. Miss, you need to be careful."
Between the two of them, more dark figures quietly approached, and the courtyard suddenly lit up with dazzling sword light, making the chaos of the wind and rain even more apparent. Ye Ran wielded his sword like the wind, each strike precise and unparalleled, while Ni Chang struggled to maintain composure under his protection.
After a fierce battle, the dark figures finally dispersed. Ye Ran looked around with a hint of concern in his eyes, "It seems that this assassination attempt was not a coincidence. There must be a traitor within the mansion."
Ni Chang heard the news and couldn't help feeling a chill in her heart. She looked at Ye Ran with deep trust in her eyes and said, "Ran, thank you for guarding me tonight."
Ye Ran smiled slightly, with a hint of roguishness in his tone but still gentle, "Miss, protecting you is what I should do. But tonight's matter is obviously not simple and needs to be carefully investigated."
Ni Chang nodded, deepening her trust in Ye Ran a little more. She smiled slightly and replied, "Then I'll leave it to you, Ran."
At this moment, it seemed that even the wind and rain in the mansion could sense the subtle emotional flow between the two, gradually calming down. The clouds in the night sky began to disperse, revealing a bright full moon.
Ye Ran and Ni Chang stood side by side at the high point of the mansion, quietly gazing at the moon, each lost in their own thoughts. The night sky after the storm was exceptionally clear, just like their state of mind. After experiencing danger, their relationship had become clearer.
Ye Ran murmured, "I will investigate tonight's matter thoroughly. Miss, please rest assured."
Ni Chang nodded gently, her eyes filled with determination: "I believe in you, Ran. You are the person I can rely on."
At this moment, Ye Ran's gaze no longer held its usual roguishness, but instead, it was filled with deep determination. He softly said, "Miss, I will protect you with my life."
On a stormy night, a thrilling battle took place. In this heart-pounding night, their trust and reliance on each other shone like the eternal and brilliant stars in the night sky.
As Ye Ran escorted Ni Chang back to her chamber, the storm outside gradually subsided. However, the turmoil in Ni Chang's heart seemed to surge even more. Inside her room, the flickering candlelight cast her shadow on the wall, giving a sense of loneliness and unease.
Ni Chang lay on the bed, wearing a delicate nightgown. Despite her frailty, a hint of determination still showed in her expression. She shook her head gently, her face revealing a sense of confusion. The fear of the night still lingered in her mind, even though she was lying in the warmth of her covers, her heart remained unsettled.
Ye Ran stood outside the door, hearing the faint sounds from inside the room, furrowing his brow. He knew of Ni Chang's frail condition, and worry arose in his heart. Ye Ran pushed the door open and upon seeing Ni Chang's tense expression due to fear, his heart softened involuntarily.
"Ni Chang, why are you still not asleep?" Ye Ran's voice carried a hint of gentleness as he approached the bed and sat on the edge.
Ni Chang looked up at Ye Ran with a helpless look in her eyes. "Ran, tonight's events have made me feel scared. The appearance of those people in black seems to have made everything unsafe."
Ye Ran flashed a hint of roguishness in his eyes, and a smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Miss, I am here in this mansion, so there is nothing unsafe. You just sleep peacefully, with me here, no one dares to cause trouble."
Ni Chang heard Ye Ran's words and couldn't help but feel inexplicably reassured. She smiled slightly, but also showed a hint of coquettishness: "Then will you stay with me in my room tonight? I am really very scared alone."
Ye Ran listened, the mischief in his eyes deepened, but he also revealed a hint of gentleness almost imperceptibly: "Alright, since the young lady has given her command, this humble servant will naturally obey."
Saying this, Ye Ran sat by the bedside and began to softly soothe Ni Chang. There was a tone of casual concern in his voice, accompanied by some humorous words, trying to help Ni Chang relax.
Ni Chang leaned against the head of the bed, listening to Ye Ran's words, gradually feeling a sense of peace. On this fearful night, Ye Ran's presence was like a beacon of light to her, dispelling the darkness in her heart.
As time passed, Ni Chang's breathing gradually became steady.
She finally entered dreamland with the company of Ye Ran. Ye Ran looked at her peaceful sleeping face, a hint of complex emotions flashing in his eyes. He gently got up, tucked her in, and then sat quietly by the bed, guarding Ni Chang's sleep.
Throughout the whole night, Ye Ran never left. His gaze occasionally fell on Ni Chang's face, the deep affection hidden beneath his seemingly tough exterior, yet so sincere.
The night deepens, and everything in the mansion has become quiet. On this sleepless night, Ye Ran stays by Ni Chang's side, and their hearts seem to draw closer on such a night. The wind and rain outside have become the backdrop to this tranquility.
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