The light rain pattered on the eaves, creating a soft sound.
Huala Huala—
A silent atmosphere filled the Main Hall of the Yun Manor on Yi Shui Peak.
Yun Yiyi lay on the bedding, a calming incense burning by her pillow to aid her recovery. Though her face was still somewhat pale, she had improved considerably since being brought back by Hu Tianyue.
Currently, Sword Sect disciples in the Core Formation Stage were patrolling all around Yi Shui Peak, Xi Ri Peak, and Jian Jiu Peak. It was impossible for even a mosquito to fly in, let alone a person.
“Cough, cough—”
Two coughs broke the silence in the room.
The two Core Formation Stage female cultivators guarding the door immediately poured some tea and approached the bed to check on Yun Yiyi’s condition.
Seeing Yun Yiyi slowly open her eyes, they quickly helped her sit up:
“Eldest Miss, are you awake? Have some water to quench your thirst. You’ve relied solely on spiritual liquid for three days; your throat must be uncomfortable.”
Yun Yiyi looked at the two Sword Sect disciples she didn’t know well. She felt a little wary but didn’t have the energy to resist, so she sat up with their help.
She picked up the water and took a sip. After a moment, she asked:
“Who are you two?”
“I am a disciple from the Central Peak, under Elder Hu. Eldest Miss can call me Senior Sister Yu.” One of the Core Formation Stage disciples introduced herself, then gestured to the other. “This is my Junior Sister, also under Elder Tian Xing, surnamed Xu.”
Hearing that they were connected to Elder Hu, Yun Yiyi felt a little more at ease.
She lowered her head and looked at the face reflected in the bowl of clear water. After recalling the events on Qiong Peak, her eyes widened, and she quickly asked:
“What about my Second Sister?”
“Second Miss is in a slightly worse condition than you, but she is stable. She should be recuperating on Jian Jiu Peak with a few Core Formation Stage disciples guarding her.”
“Then… what about Qiong Peak? I remember… there was a huge fire in the mountains… and Elder Zhuang…”
“The Earth Spirit Fire has been extinguished with the combined efforts of the elders. Third Miss is now overseeing the follow-up matters.”
“Yun Xi…”
“Yes.” Senior Sister Yu nodded, sighing with some helplessness. “Third Miss was not seriously injured. Furthermore, the Earth Spirit Fire burned down the Demonic Beast lairs around Qiong Peak, causing those Demonic Beasts to scatter and conflict with Demonic Beasts from other areas. So, Third Miss has been leading disciples to exterminate Demonic Beasts everywhere these past few days.”
“…A few days?” Yun Yiyi caught the word. “I slept for many days?”
“…Three days have passed since Elder Hu brought you back.”
“Three days…”
Yun Yiyi murmured the number, feeling as if she had forgotten something. Her heart felt restless. After thinking for a long time, the words “Ye Anping” finally appeared in her mind.
“Ye Anping… Where is Young Master Ye?!”
“Young Master Ye?”
Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Yu exchanged a look with her junior sister. They clearly didn’t know who “Ye Anping” was, as her engagement with Ye Anping had not yet been fully publicized.
Seeing their expressions, Yun Yiyi’s heart tightened. She bit her lip and immediately moved to get out of bed, running towards the Main Hall’s door barefoot.
The two were startled and quickly chased after her, stopping her before she could exit:
“Eldest Miss, what are you doing? You need to rest.”
“…”
Perhaps it was due to sleeping for too long, Yun Yiyi’s head was still a bit muddled, and she didn’t know how to explain herself. So, she could only frown and scold them:
“Let go.”
It was at this moment that Huang Quan’s voice came from outside the house.
“—Young Master Ye, walk slower. This servant… this servant has short legs and can’t keep up.”
Young Master Ye?!
The moment Yun Yiyi heard Huang Quan’s address, her lips parted, her pupils contracted, and she immediately pushed open the Main Hall door.
In the courtyard outside the Main Hall, Huang Quan held a red oil-paper umbrella high in her hands, standing beside a young man in white clothes. A piece of gauze was stuck to the young man’s face, but his deep purple eyes still revealed an indescribable clarity.
Ye Anping heard the door open and turned his head. Seeing Yun Yiyi standing barefoot at the entrance of the Main Hall, a hint of joy appeared on his face, but it quickly turned into guilt.
“Eldest Miss Yun…”
Ye Anping stepped forward, but as he took a step, Yun Yiyi crossed her bare feet and ran towards him, treading on the puddles on the paving stones.
Pat-pat—
Her bare feet splashed water with every step.
Yun Yiyi threw herself directly into Ye Anping’s arms, pressing her face tightly against his chest.
“Anping…”
Seeing their young lady awake, Huang Quan felt a little disheartened, thinking she probably couldn’t spend all day with Young Master Ye anymore. However, she still dutifully held the umbrella over their heads and stood in the rain herself.
Ye Anping looked at her teary eyes and slowly reached out to stroke her back, saying:
“I’m sorry. As your husband, I should have protected you, but… I was negligent that night. A group of people broke into my room and injected me with a potent poison. I almost lost my life…”
“Mm—” Yun Yiyi shook her head slightly, gripping Ye Anping’s collar tightly. “I should be protecting you. That night, when I heard that person say you were dead… I… I… sob—sniff—”
It seems I said that myself… Ye Anping pursed his lips awkwardly and asked,
“That person said I was dead?”
“No…” Yun Yiyi quickly reacted, raising her hand to cover Ye Anping’s mouth and shaking her head slowly. “Let’s not talk about it. It’s unlucky. It’s good that you’re here.”
She squeezed out two large tears from the corners of her eyes, forcing a smile through her tears. She opened her arms and hugged Ye Anping tightly again, feeling his warmth and smelling his scent…
Drip, drip—
The light rain from the sky fell on the paper umbrella. Beneath the umbrella, the two embraced in silence for a long time.
After a while, the two Core Formation Stage disciples who had been guarding the Main Hall also walked over through the rain. They looked at Ye Anping, a sense of admiration in their eyes, finding the young man incredibly handsome.
After guarding for so long, they hadn’t even noticed such a person in the Yun Manor.
Seeing the two of them, Ye Anping quickly patted Yun Yiyi’s back to remind her, and at the same time, awkwardly bowed:
“Junior Ye Anping greets the two seniors.”
Yun Yiyi slowly let go of Ye Anping but immediately grabbed his hand, took a deep breath, and said:
“Senior Sister Yu, Senior Sister Xu. He is my husband, and we are already engaged.”
Upon hearing this, the two showed a hint of regret, but they quickly cupped their hands in return.
Afterward, Yun Yiyi ignored them. Looking at her feet on the bluestone pavement, she moved her feet onto Ye Anping’s feet and asked with a smile:
“Husband, can you carry me back to the room?”
“Naturally.”
Ye Anping sighed, immediately put his arm around her waist, and leaned down to pick up her ankles. However, it seemed he was waiting for her to lean down.
Yun Yiyi narrowed her eyes and pressed her lips against Ye Anping’s, giving him a light kiss.
Peck~
Ye Anping was stunned for a moment, his eyes widening, and his cheeks flushing slightly.
“…”
Seeing him blush, Yun Yiyi found it incredibly cute. Her lips curved into a smile as she asked:
“Hmm? How was it…”
—You slept for three days and just woke up. Do you know what your mouth tastes like? And you’re asking me how it was?
Ye Anping swallowed a mouthful of saliva with all his might, put on a forced smile, and replied:
“Eldest Miss Yun, you’ve slept for three days. Wouldn’t you like to have some water first?”
“Ah…” Yun Yiyi seemed to realize, and her face instantly turned pale. She lowered her head, sniffed, and her face grew even paler. “…This… Young Master Ye… I…”
“It’s alright.”
Ye Anping replied calmly, picked her up in a princess carry, walked into the Main Hall, and set her down on the bedside. He then poured a cup of tea.
…
