Chapter 326: Heroine, seize the future!
Got it~~ Got it~~
Reclining on the bed, Xiao Yunluo closed her eyes, pretending to sleep. After eavesdropping on the entire conversation between her mother and Ye Anping, although some aspects drove her a bit crazy, she couldn’t help but feel a wave of joy.
—Her mother had given the yin and yang pendant to Ye Anping a long time ago.
In fact, the yin-yang pendant wasn’t some powerful artifact, just a simple piece made of rare jade. It was given to her by Si Xuanji when she turned one month old.
At that time, she was quite young and didn’t grasp the significance of it. It was only later, when she grew older that she learned from Mr. Qi,
“Xiao Master, this yin-yang pendant is meant for your future partner. The one you have is the yin pendant and only the one with the yang pendant is qualified to accompany you. The yang pendant is in the hands of the sect master, and only the man favored by her can obtain it. Do you understand?”
In other words, her mother approved of Ye Anping becoming her partner. Just hearing this made Xiao Yunluo content. She used to worry that Ye Anping wouldn’t pass her mother’s test, but now…
After pondering for a while, Xiao Yunluo pretended to cough lightly,
“Cough—”
Ye Anping, contemplating whether to feed Xiao Yunluo poison insects to build up her resistance, immediately stopped when he heard her. He stood up from the stool and walked to the bed,
“Senior Sister Xiao!”
Xiao Yunluo opened her eyes slightly, looked at Ye Anping weakly, and after a moment of silence, pretended to have just woken up. She pursed her lips slightly and asked,
“How long have I been asleep?”
Your mother had barely left when you woke up…
Ye Anping wondered if it was just a coincidence or not. If it wasn’t, this girl might have overheard everything he and Si Xuanji said earlier. However, that was just his speculation.
Xiao Yunluo had indeed been deceived by him this time, so he decided to make it up to her. Ye Anping quickly went to the round table in the side room, poured a cup of tea, warmed it slightly, then sat on the edge of the bed, supporting Xiao Yunluo’s back to help her sit up,
“Have some water. Is there anywhere that doesn’t feel comfortable?”
Xiao Yunluo held the teacup with her lips, her lavender eyes trembling as she looked at Ye Anping. After thinking for a while, she said,
“Well… I just feel a bit dizzy and… cold…”
“Cold!” Ye Anping was surprised. “Should I get you another blanket?”
“…”
Xiao Yunluo was silent for a moment, her cheeks flushing as she said,
“No need, it’s late, and the inn’s waiters are all asleep. Why bother them?”
Ye Anping looked at Xiao Yunluo’s face, a fleeting smile of helplessness crossing his own. He shook his head, then glanced around. He decided to simply pull back the covers, sit on the edge of the bed, and start removing his boots.
Seeing his actions, Xiao Yunluo was surprised for a moment. She had been thinking about how to subtly coax Ye Anping into getting into bed and cuddling with her, but she hadn’t expected him to take the initiative.
“Ye… Ye Anping, what are you doing?”
“Huh!” Ye Anping took off his shoes, looked at her, and said with a puzzled expression, “Aren’t you cold, Senior Sister Xiao? Since the inn’s waiters are asleep, I’ll just have to keep you warm, won’t I?”
“No… That’s not what I meant. I…”
The moonlight outside glowed on Xiao Yunluo’s face, making it blush like a ripe apple. She blurted out these words with trembling lips but immediately realized her mistake and wanted to slap herself.
“Um!”
“Forget it… Why don’t you come up here? But let me make it clear first… You’re not allowed to touch me. Think about your junior sister. You wouldn’t want her to find out… So why don’t you take the initiative and get under the covers?”
“Sister Xiao, you’re sleeping in my bed.”
“… …”
Ye Anping shook his head and climbed onto the bed while Xiao Yunluo quickly turned and made room for him. However, the room was meant for one person, so even after she shifted, her shoulder brushed against his after he lay down.
Ye Anping covered himself with the quilt and raised his left hand slightly, saying,
“Come on in.”
“In… Where?”
“Aren’t you cold? I mean, in my arms…”
Xiao Yunluo trembled her lips, looking at Ye Anping’s face so close. With his hand raised, she felt a magnetic pull drawing her towards him, like a moth to a flame. She leaned into his embrace, pressing her forehead against his collarbone, inhaling his scent.
“I… It’s just cold. Don’t overthink it.”
After uttering these words, Xiao Yunluo pressed herself into Ye Anping’s arms, wanting to bury her face in his embrace.
Ye Anping sighed inwardly and said,
“Alright, let’s rest for a while. I’ve been watching over you all day, and now I’m tired.”
“Ah… So that’s all it is…”
“Yeah!”
“It’s… nothing.”
Xiao Yunluo pursed her lips, scolding herself for her greedy thoughts. She had wanted to take things further, but this was already a significant step forward.
The quiet rhythm of their heartbeats mingled in the air, synchronizing with each other.
Dong dong… Dong dong…
“Good night.”
“Um…”
Ye Anping nodded slightly, then closed his eyes, trying to clear his mind and prepare for sleep. But the moment he closed his eyes, a faint floral fragrance wafted from Xiao Yunluo’s thick purple hair, filling his nostrils.
Almost instantly, he felt the presence of the two little monkeys, just like that time when he took a bath in the spiritual spring in the back mountain of Chilong Mansion.
“Big!! Big!~~Big!!”
Ye Anping quickly shrank his butt and, at the same time, recited the three words Feng Yudie in his mind like a mantra.
Feng Yudie, Feng Yudie, Feng Yudie…
But might be the “Feng Yudie” medicine was no longer as effective as before, or might be the two little monkeys had become stronger as he grew older.
This move was less effective than before.
And because the bed was so small…
The next moment, a dull hair suddenly appeared on Xiao Yunluo’s long, smooth hair.
！！
“Ye Anping…”
Ye Anping was a little embarrassed, and it took him a long time to squeeze out two words,
“I’m sorry…”
Although Xiao Yunluo was indeed frightened just now, she was a little happy in her heart. She originally thought Ye Anping had no thoughts about her, but it seemed… Ye Anping was just trying to hold on. She wanted to tease Ye Anping, but she felt bad about it.
The future laid before it. But she couldn’t be so direct. If she were too direct, Ye Anping would be in trouble. After all, Lianxue was still here…
After thinking for a while, Xiao Yunluo pretended to be worried and raised her head,
“Ye Anping, is there something wrong with your yang energy?”
“No…”
This was just a normal man’s nature…
Ye Anping hesitated to speak, thinking about his words, and the next moment Xiao Yunluo said quickly,
“Well… Just think of it as a return gift. You have been by my side today.”
“Um!”
A strange coldness came from the quilt, and Ye Anping’s eyes widened slightly,
“Senior Sister Xiao!”
Xiao Yunluo raised her head with a blushing face,
“It’s okay… Your yang energy problem is quite urgent. Just relax, and it will be fine, but it’s only this time. And don’t tell Lianxue. If there is another time, you can ask Lianxue to solve it for you…”
Ye Anping hesitated for a while and finally nodded slightly,
“Thanks…”
“How can I say thank you…”
“What did you say?”
“Don’t say anything.”
Xiao Yunluo buried her face in Ye Anping’s chest, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and reached out to grab the future…
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