Perhaps it was because of the strange weather in Red Maple Valley that it was hard to tell the changes of the four seasons. When Zhang Zixun and the others came out of the valley, it was already late autumn. It was a bleak scene everywhere. Nangong Castle was located in a city called Purple Cloud City in the south of the Ziyue Kingdom. It would take about an entire day to get to Red Maple Valley if they rode a horse and a carriage leisurely like Nangong and the others did now. Why did he have to ride a carriage when he was clearly a martial arts expert? Don't forget that there was also a weak woman, Nangong Yan, who didn't know any martial arts. Therefore, including the coachman who drove the carriage, there should be six people in this group. It was quite spectacular.
In the carriage. Zhang Zixun sat with Nangong Yan. As the latter did not know any martial arts, she needed someone to protect her. Zhang Zixun happened to be a woman, so this responsibility naturally fell on her. Initially, she thought that it would be fine, but Nangong kept asking, so she had no choice but to agree. Nangong's reason was that the martial world was dangerous. Even if they were all by his side, he would not be at ease with his sister sitting alone in the carriage. One of the reasons why Zhang Zixun agreed was because he was so worried about her sister. However, she immediately regretted it the moment she sat down. Because this ancient horse carriage was really too bumpy, it could not stand it for a while. Her butt was already starting to hurt badly. Now that Yan 'er was present, it was inconvenient for him to use spells, so he could only endure it. As a result, his face was extremely distorted due to the pain in his body.
"Zixun, are you alright? Are you not used to riding in a carriage? You seem to be very uncomfortable." Nangong Yan seemed to have noticed her strange behavior and asked in puzzlement. Hearing this, Zhang Zixun bitterly smiled and complained,""What kind of carriage is this? The seat was hard and uncomfortable. He wondered where Nangong and the others had found it. If I had known earlier, I would have ridden a horse with Silent Night.”Hearing this, Nangong Yan covered her mouth and chuckled. I think you want to be alone with Ye You, right?”After saying that, he continued to smile. Zhang Zixun rolled her eyes at her and said,"What are you talking about? I'm like this because your brother insisted that I stay in the car with you and protect you. That was why it was like this. Now that I think about it, even a horse's back would be better than this damn seat.”Hearing this, Nangong Yan's face revealed a blissful smile. Then, she said apologetically,"Zixun, I'm really sorry. My brother is too nervous. However, he has been taking care of me ever since I was young. Since I was young, my constitution has been weak, and my mother passed away very early, so my father and brother loved me very much and never let me suffer any grievances. Originally, my brother didn't let me come out with him this time. It was me who cried and wanted to come out. He had no choice, so he never let me leave! My brother is really good!" As she spoke, Nangong Yan's expression became extremely intoxicated. It was as if she had returned to her happy childhood, holding her brother's hand and playing together. Zhang Zixun could not help but be envious. She thought to herself, Your brother is good, but it's been hard on me. It was better to sit in this carriage less in the future.”
"I'm sorry, Zixun. Why was I distracted again? I'm sorry.”Nangong Yan came back to her senses. Seeing Zhang Zixun staring at her, she lowered her head and said awkwardly.
"What are you talking about? I'm happy for you that your brother is so good to you! However, I'm afraid that there will be another person who will treat you well in the future!”Zhang Zixun pulled Nangong Yan's hand and teased. How could the latter not understand what she was saying? She blushed and lowered her head. "What are you talking about?!" Zhang Zixun saw her shy and cute look and continued to tease her."What did I say? I'm saying that I'll be very good to you when I come to your house in the future! Aren't we good sisters? What did you think I said? You're the one who's thinking the wrong thing, aren't you?" Zhang Zixun pretended to be serious. Hearing this, Nangong Yan's face turned red as she said shyly,"Zixun, you're teasing me!" The two of them immediately started quarreling.
At this moment, they stopped fooling around. Zhang Zixun suddenly looked out of the carriage mysteriously. After confirming that they had not reached the Purple Cloud City and that Ye You and the rest had gone to the front, she moved to Nangong Yan's side and asked in a low voice,""Yan 'er, let me ask you something. You have to tell me honestly!”Seeing her suddenly acting so mysterious, Nangong Yan asked curiously,""Zixun, if there's anything, just say it. Is there anything between us that can't be said?”" So," Zhang Zixun asked in a low voice," After interacting with each other in Red Maple Valley for this period of time, I realized that your brother seems to have deep feelings for the Bai family's young lady!" Can you tell me what happened between them?”Zhang Zixun looked interested. "You used to criticize me," Nangong Yan said unhappily. What gossip? If this is the gossip you're talking about, then you're more gossipy than me now!”Zhang Zixun was speechless and an awkward expression appeared on her face. That was indeed the case. Back then, when Nangong Yan asked her about the matter between her and Ye You, she had once pretended to be experienced and mentioned the former. She did not expect this girl to still remember it and even talk back about her. He had really shot himself in the foot. However, she still couldn't resist her curiosity and began to use coquettish tactics. She pleaded in a coquettish voice,"Good Yan 'er, just tell me! You're the best! Besides, if I find out, how can I help Nangong get the beauty back?”
"Alright, alright, stop being mushy! What, now you want to know what you're curious about, so you forgot about the bumpy ride? Your butt doesn't hurt anymore?" Nangong Yan couldn't stand Zhang Zixun's coaxing and pestering, so she asked helplessly. Unexpectedly, the former said with a serious expression,"You don't understand, do you? This was called diverting attention. Alright, don't change the topic. Tell me, what's going on between them?”Hearing this, Nangong Yan knew that she would not be able to escape today. Thus, she pondered for a moment, as if she was immersed in her memories. A moment later, she said faintly,"Speaking of my brother and Sister Bai, we have to start from when they were young." My brother is actually quite pitiful. I'm four years younger than my brother. I heard from my father that the successors of the younger generation of the four great clans grew up together. In other words, my brother, Zhao Bang, Big Sister Bai and Big Brother Sima have been playing together since they were young. At that time, Zhaobang was just a careless person. Therefore, he didn't know anything. When they were seven years old, when I was three years old, my mother passed away due to illness. From then on, my brother became very depressed. But the strangest thing is that as long as Sister Bai is around, my brother will be very happy. It seemed that my brother had a special feeling for Sister Bai at that time. Because Zhaobang always liked to play with me, he rarely hung out with them.”
Nangong Yan paused for a moment before continuing,"There was once when my brother was crying in front of the door because he missed his mother. At this moment, Sister Bai sat beside him and placed her hand on his. "Nangong, don't be sad. Don't forget that you still have me!"”It was because of this sentence that it was deeply imprinted in my brother's heart. It was also destined that my brother would have to suffer this pain because of Sister Bai. From then on, my brother has always been concerned about Sister Bai. When she was unhappy, he would accompany her and make her happy. When she was happy, my brother would be happier than her. But soon, my brother realized that Sister Bai's heart was not with him at all. Because every time my brother and brother Sima reached out their hands at the same time, sister Bai would always smile and hold the latter's hand, then leave with a smile, leaving my brother there to watch silently. From then on, my brother decided to be a silent guardian, forever protecting Big Sister Bai by her side, burying this feeling deep in his heart. He had been guarding it like this until now. This is also the reason why my brother rushed out to save Sister Bai that night.”Nangong Yan finished her sentence in one breath and sighed to herself. She had advised her brother more than once to give up. However, it was useless. She didn't know if he was stupid or infatuated.
"Zixun, Zixun, hey, what's wrong? Why are you in a daze?" At this moment, Nangong Yan suddenly realized that Zhang Zixun was in a daze. She did not know where her mind was wandering. Hence, he shook her body and called out.
"Ah, oh. I'm fine!" Zhang Zixun came back to her senses and said subconsciously. Then, he suddenly pulled Nangong Yan's hand and said excitedly,"Yan 'er, you're so romantic! For the sake of the person he loved, he was actually willing to be a knight and silently protect her! Your brother is really too great! If you ask me, your brother is much better than that Sima Chengfeng! Why didn't Bai Xinling know how to choose? If I were her, I would definitely choose to marry Nangong.”Before she could finish her sentence, Zhang Zixun's mouth was instantly covered by Nangong Yan's anxious face. He carefully looked outside the carriage to make sure that Ye You and the others didn't hear him. He then released his hand and said nervously,""Zixun, lower your voice! You can't just say that. If my brother and Ye You hear it, how awkward would that be!”Hearing this, Zhang Zixun said indifferently,"It's not real. If Ye You doesn't have any magnanimity, then he's not worthy of my love.”At this moment, the two beautiful men outside sneezed at the same time. Yuyin Zhaobang looked at them strangely,""What's wrong with you guys? It's broad daylight, and the weather isn't cold. Why are they sneezing together?”The two of them were also confused. They rubbed their noses and did not speak.
Hearing Zhang Zixun's words, Nangong Yan smiled bitterly and said,""Hehe. I'm not sure. Do you think my brother is great? I think my brother is very stupid! She had suffered so many years of emotional torment for nothing. I once advised him to either give up or bravely chase after her. With his conditions, he was not inferior to Big Brother Sima in the slightest. However, he always smiled faintly. I don't even know what he's thinking.”Hearing this, Zhang Zixun held her hand and smiled."Yan 'er, it seems that you're still not experienced enough! Nangong had reached the highest level of love. Not to possess, but to guard." Nangong Yan looked at her in confusion. Why would you say that?"
"Yes, you should be together when you love someone, but if the other party's heart is not with you, then forcing it may not be happiness. He knew how to let go and let her find her own happiness. When she was happy, he would also feel very gratified. Do you know that it takes more courage to wait silently than to confess? Perhaps you won't understand, because you have a man who loves you deeply, and that is the Yuyin Zhaobang.”Nangong Yan lowered her head thoughtfully. It was as if he could not fully understand it at the moment.
Zhang Zixun noticed that the atmosphere had become a little dull because of her, so she teased,"Yan 'er, after hearing what you said, I know that you and Zhaobang have been very close since you were young. No wonder they were together now. They were childhood sweethearts!”Hearing this, Nangong Yan immediately reacted and scolded with a smile,""You little girl, don't forget that you're just like me. You're just a little girl in your teens. Why are you pretending to be mature? He even had a pile of great principles. We were talking about my brother. Why are you talking about me again? I'll hit you!" As he spoke, he raised his hand and was about to hit her. Zhang Zixun smiled and dodged. The two of them instantly became noisy. It was really pitiful. If this continued, it was hard to guarantee that the car would not fall apart. They laughed and joked along the way. Unknowingly, it was already dusk. It was autumn dusk, and the sun had set on the other side of the mountain. Under the afterglow, a large stretch of yellow clouds appeared exceptionally beautiful. The two people in the carriage were instantly mesmerized by the beautiful sunset and stopped fooling around. Zhang Zixun pointed at the setting sun and said sincerely,"Yan 'er, look, the sunset is so beautiful! I can't see such a beautiful sunset in my hometown.”
"Yes, the sunset is so beautiful, so I don't like the feeling of being tied down at home. I like to follow my brother everywhere and get close to this beautiful nature.”
At this moment, Ye You turned his horse around and walked towards Zhang Zixun and the others. He said calmly,""Xun Er, Yan Er, we will reach the Purple Cloud City in a while. Aroma, are you tired? Do you want to rest for a while?" Ye You suddenly asked gently. Zhang Zixun's face turned red. She glared at him and whispered,""What are you doing? Yan 'er is still here!”However, Ye You only revealed a charming smile and turned around to walk forward. Once Ye You left, Yan 'er looked at Zhang Zixun with a strange smile. It was obviously a question. Zhang Zixun's eyes flickered. She did not dare to look her in the eye, and her pretty face turned red. "Oh, when did you become Xun Er?" Nangong Yan teased. How intimate! Tell me, you and Ye You disappeared for such a long time this morning. What did you do? Why are you so intimate when you're back?" Was this karma? Just a moment ago, Zhang Zixun had been gossiping about her brother. Now, it was her turn.
"It's nothing. Don't you already know? There are also people who have known me for a long time and said that he likes me. But I never thought it through, so I kept a distance from him. This morning, he wanted to find out how I felt about him.”Zhang Zixun said casually. Nangong Yan could tell that she was deliberately perfunctory, so she continued to ask,"It's that simple? Nothing else? Then why did he call you so intimately? Tell me the truth! Speak!" Nangong Yan closed in step by step, a sinister smile appearing on her face. Zhang Zixun's hair stood on end. Women's curiosity was really scary! Finally, she surrendered. She pushed away Nangong Yan's hand on her shoulder and said loudly,"Also, I've already admitted that I like him too! Is that okay?" Nangong Yan nodded her head in satisfaction." That's what I was thinking. Ye You's expression today is obviously not as stiff as before. It turns out that he has successfully gained the trust of a beauty like you."”Actually, Zhang Zixun had unintentionally mentioned that if Ye You did not even have this bit of magnanimity, then he was not worthy of her liking. It was just that Nangong Yan did not notice it. Zhang Zixun rolled her eyes at her and did not say anything else when she saw her smug expression after her scheme succeeded.
Not long after, Zhang Zixun stretched her head out of the carriage and saw a huge city gate in front of her. Above the city gate, three large words were written in red regular script: " Purple Cloud City ". At this moment, Ye You turned around again and said,""Xun Er, we have arrived." This time, Nangong Yan did not say anything else. She just hid in the carriage and snickered. However, Zhang Zixun deliberately said loudly this time,""Ye You, I'm hungry. Shall we go have dinner?”The ambiguous tone of his voice caused Nangong Yan to have goosebumps. She mumbled,""Aiyo, so mushy! Can you guys be more careful!" Nangong and Yuyin Zhaobang who were in front also heard Zhang Zixun's coquettish words. The former didn't think much of it, but the latter gave a strange smile and rode over. He came to Nangong Yan's side and pulled out a smile that he thought was very handsome. He looked at Zhang Zixun and said fearlessly,"Yan 'er, are you hungry? Let's go eat too, okay? I haven't spoken to you for a day. I miss you so much!”This sentence could be said to be extremely mushy!
Zhang Zixun's body immediately trembled and she took a few steps back. She looked at Yuyin Zhaobang and the other man warily. Try to keep a distance from them.
"What are you doing? My brother is still in front! Be careful, he might hear you!" Nangong Yan's face turned red as she lowered her head shyly. Little did he know that Nangong had already known about their relationship, but he had never said it out loud. His own love life was bumpy, so he naturally hoped that his sister could be happy. Just like now, Nangong's lips curled into an imperceptible smile as he slowly rode his horse over.""Alright, the four of you, stop fooling around. It's getting late. Let's go to the Gathering of Virtuous People in the city to have a meal and then go back to Nangong Castle directly. I think father is also anxious from waiting." He said calmly. However, in the end, he gave his future brother-in-law a meaningful look. The group of people chatted and laughed as they walked into the city.
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