When Jiang Liechen heard this, he sneered and said, "So you will also part on bad terms with her? I thought that you would always be a dog wagging its tail in front of Imperial Concubine Yun, but I didn't think so. Is that woman Nangong Xue really that important to you? "When he was done mocking him, he waved his sleeves and said coldly," What a useless question. Even you don't want to wallow in the mire with her. I am now a demon, how can I be interested in the struggles of the secular world? "
Li Yijie praised, "Good! My third request is that in order to prove that we are completely irreconcilable with Noble Consort Yun, why don't we go and pacify the chaos at the border and ruin her plan and watch her fail? What do you think? "
Jiang Liechen only needed a moment to understand his plan. He laughed coldly and said, "You just want to use me to solve the problem at the border for you, don't you?" Li Yijie said, "Correct. But we have an agreement, no matter how ridiculous the request is, you have to agree. Whether you are a human or a demon, you can't go back on your word. "
Jiang Liechen didn't think too much and said firmly, "Fine, I'm not helping you, I'll just take the opportunity to subdue the foreign countries. When this matter is over, it will be the time of your death. "
Li Yijie said, "No problem, you can choose the time and place, I'll accompany you anytime. Is this fair enough? "Jiang Liechen laughed coldly and said," Very good! You go eat and play first, don't leave any regrets. I can satisfy your three requests, they will be your death warrant! "He flicked his sleeve and a red light flashed, disappearing in front of their eyes as fast as he came.
Li Yijie was still standing motionless, his fists clenched and unclenched. Just now it was like making a bet, no one knew the result until the end. Now it seemed that he had used an extremely small chip to win the bet, so he couldn't help but be unhappy.
Manor Master Xia glared at him from the side and said, "Yijie, you're being too reckless. Do you have the confidence to agree to his conditions? " Although it was a questioning tone, the meaning behind his words was that he wished he could directly say, "You're not confident."
Li Yijie forced a smile and said, "No. To be honest, as the original Manor Lord said, he and I are destined to be enemies. Even if he didn't even have a 10% chance of winning, he still had to fight him to the death. At the same time, as the Alliance Master of Wulin, I have the responsibility to protect the world. Since this battle is going to happen sooner or later, I might as well let it happen sooner rather than later. Besides, there are all kinds of strange things in the world, and there are always unexpected miracles. I don't see myself losing. "
Manor Master Xia said angrily, "You're crazy! A mere mortal actually wants to defeat a demon. That's simply wishful thinking! "She repeatedly chided him for his foolish decision.
Li Yijie stood up, pretending to be cheerful, he said, "Let's put the matter of the formation aside for a few days. See, you said that I was not sincere about learning, and you were right. However, it's not like I didn't gain anything. Just now, your life was saved by me. The previous debt hasn't been cleared, but in the blink of an eye, you owe me a new favor. You know that I am a very greedy person, and I will never allow others to owe me anything. Just wait for me. I will definitely live to get my due reward. Also, as for your final choice … I believe that your answer will not disappoint me. " Once again, he revealed an indifferent smile and jumped down from the roof. After a few leaps, he disappeared without a trace.
Manor Master Xia stood alone for a long time. Thinking of his last words, she let out a long sigh and said, "Yijie, Yijie, what kind of problem did you leave for me?"
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At this time, Prince Fu's residence was still in the calm before the storm. Cheng Jiaxuan's injuries had mostly healed. Other than the bandages on his face, he could move freely in the residence.
It was a quiet night after the rain. The bright moon hung high in the sky, and the night was as cold as water. Cheng Jiaxuan sat alone on the steps of the courtyard, looking up at the starry sky. Her gaze was blank and uncertain, just like her future. She hugged her legs tightly and put her bandaged chin close to her knees with difficulty. She felt a burst of coldness, and there was also a sadness that followed her like a shadow.
This courtyard was connected to the house. Shangguan Yaohua walked in from the main entrance. He glanced at his sister who was in a daze. He put a bowl of dark black medicine on the table and said, "It's already so late and you're still awake? This is the medicine that the doctor prescribed for you. Although your body has improved a lot, you still need to recuperate. Remember to drink it later. I'm going back to my room first. "
Cheng Jiaxuan suddenly turned her head. Her expression was so flustered that it was almost a bit frightening. She called out, "Brother, don't go! I … I can't sleep. I'm so lonely by myself. Can you come and sit with me? Just for a while, I won't disturb you for too long … "
Shangguan Yaohua looked at her pitiful expression. She looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated. It was obvious that she was used to being ignored by others. Even when she opened her mouth to ask for help, she was still afraid. He sighed and said, "Why are you so shy? I didn't say that I can't do it. "He walked over to Cheng Jiaxuan's side and sat down quietly. The stone steps were paved with bluestone slabs. He then took off his jacket and draped it over Cheng Jiaxuan's back. He explained somewhat stiffly, "The wind is strong at night. Be careful not to catch a cold."
This small gesture made Cheng Jiaxuan's face flushed with excitement. She looked at the moon for a while, then stole glances at him. Her face was filled with infatuation. She said, "Us brother and sister, how many years has it been since we looked at the night sky together? I remember that in the Chen family, there was also a spacious courtyard like this. The two of us, together with Cousin Xiangxiang, would sit side by side in the courtyard to look at the stars, catch fireflies, and tell stories … We would always play until late at night, chasing each other around the courtyard. In the end, we would get tired and lie on the ground to rest. Smelling the fragrance of flowers all around us, we would gradually fall asleep. The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone on our faces, we would always find that there was an extra quilt on our bodies … That was the happiest time of our lives. It's a pity that times have changed. Our identities can no longer be as simple as that of brother and sister in the past. We each have our own standpoints, and we rarely spend time together … Now, I'm willing to sacrifice everything, just to return to the carefree days of the past. "
Shangguan Yaohua's face suddenly darkened. He said impatiently, "Do you plan to live in your memories forever? You know that it's impossible to go back in time, yet you still have these unrealistic dreams. You've already grown up. You're no longer a child who only knows how to fantasize. You should be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy. "
Cheng Jiaxuan looked at Shangguan Yaohua's side profile in admiration. He secretly rejoiced that he finally had a legitimate reason to look at him from the side without causing him to misunderstand or look down on him. But when he looked away, he panicked again. He was afraid that Shangguan Yaohua would see through his little thoughts. He hurriedly pointed to the sky and said, "Look, what a beautiful night. The moon is so round and so big. It's not the fifteenth day of the month, yet we can see such a beautiful moon … "
Shangguan Yaohua impatiently said, "The moon has always been round and waning, what's so strange about it?" He secretly felt that tonight he did not read the military book, but was reduced to accompanying her to watch the moon; it was really a big mistake.
Cheng Jiaxuan softly said, "It's just like life. Things don't always go as planned, right? But even if we know that something is beautiful, why can't we always stay at the moment when it's in full bloom? Why does everyone like to interfere with other people's lives? Why do they always have enough means to mess up other people's lives? We're just floating up and down in pain, deceiving ourselves and others by saying encouraging words to each other, struggling with all our might … but in the end, no one can beat fate. This kind of life is nothing but a dream, a play in the eyes of others. What value does it have? "
Shangguan Yaohua humphed and said, "Don't pretend to be profound. What I hate the most is when people talk about experiencing life. It's as if they've really seen through the mysteries of the world and achieved great enlightenment. They've only seen the tip of the iceberg and they think they've seen the whole picture. It's really laughable. He's only lived in this world for a few decades? And he's able to see through the thousands of years of history? Benevolent people see benevolence, wise people see wisdom. But he insists on saying it accurately, as if everyone else is a fool, fighting to the death for a little bit of profit. If he's a truly intelligent person, can he escape the shackles of fate? He can't! He's still struggling like a million fools. Then what's the point of being sentimental? It's just an excuse for not wanting to make progress! I don't want you to get mixed up with this kind of person. "
Cheng Jiaxuan stared at him with her clear eyes, but her heart shrank into a ball. She timidly snuggled up to him, tears rolling down her cheeks as she said, "Gege, don't be angry with me, okay? Ever since I was little, I've always been afraid of other people being fierce to me. Once you get angry with me, I'll think that I said something wrong, that I did something wrong. I'll scold myself to death. I'll lock myself up in my room, not eating or drinking all day and all night, until you forgive me … "
Shangguan Yaohua remembered that when the two of them were young, this was indeed the truth. Cheng Jiaxuan relied on her status as the family's youngest daughter. Every time she got into trouble, she would act like a spoiled child so that her older brother and older cousin would forgive her. Nowadays, Shangguan Yaohua's temper was particularly gloomy. She was not someone who would tolerate anyone. Seeing that Cheng Jiaxuan's injury had not fully healed, she did not want to argue with her. She smiled bitterly and said, "Alright, I won't say anything. Let's just say that you're a porcelain doll that can't be touched. "
In an instant, Cheng Jiaxuan found some of the warmth of their childhood together. She cried and laughed. She was so emotional that her eyes brimmed with hot tears. She said, "Gege, are you really willing to acknowledge me? These past few days, I've always felt like I'm in a dream. The clearest thing in my mind is when you coldly rejected me. I'm only afraid that I'm running a high fever and talking nonsense. When I take off these bandages, I'll realize that all of this is just my imagination. I'll still be sitting alone in a corner, and you'll push me away again … "
Shangguan Yaohua frowned, clearly unhappy. She said, "If some things are destined to be yours, even if you see them fly away before your eyes, they will still belong to you in the end. If they don't belong to you, no matter how hard you try, you won't be able to taste the slightest bit of sweetness. This is the truth. There's no point in forcing it. "Cheng Jiaxuan sighed. Her heart was filled with sorrow.
Shangguan Yaohua cast a glance at her. He saw that her slanted bangs were gently sticking to the side of her ears. When the breeze brushed past them, they were like the grass gently swaying in the open field. It made her look even more delicate and pitiful.
However, after many years of tempering, his temperament was as firm as a rock. He would never be soft-hearted to anyone. He did not care whether these words were cruel or not. He said, "Moreover, you can't run away for the rest of your life, right? Recently, your injury has been getting better. When Yifu talked to me, he asked about it a few times. It was nothing more than urging you to leave as soon as possible. You know, even though he and the Prince Regent have formed an alliance, he is not willing to raise his daughter for free. Not only my Yifu, other than that overly zealous fool Li Yijie, not many people would work for others without asking for anything in return. After this, where do you plan to go? "
Cheng Jiaxuan was startled. He realized that his older brother was actually ordering him to leave. He was immediately flustered. With a trembling voice, he said, "Gege, you … you want to drive me away?" Shangguan Yaohua patiently said, "I'm not driving you away. It's just that you can't always stay here. I'm also living under someone else's roof. If I bring along a child from a previous marriage and wander around, do you think you don't have enough leverage over me? "
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