Volume 1, Chapter 29: Ambiguous Contact

She had to get up early the next morning to make breakfast, yet Lin Zhiyu tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Whenever she thought of the banquet the following evening, those loathsome faces rose before her eyes. The suffocating tightness in her chest made her uncomfortable no matter how she lay.

“Really, Sister Xia? Nothing’s going to happen, is it?” The tattooed man’s face twisted into a vicious expression.

“No problem. But before that, let me purge the cold poison from the princess’s body!” Xu Dashan declared, as silver needles appeared once more in his hand.

The four faces exposed beneath the spotlight kept their eyes tightly shut, afraid to look at the crowd’s expressions, as though this were something terribly embarrassing. Yet Chi Zhaoxian, hiding in a corner, had the vague feeling that these four children might actually become famous.

A moment later, seven guards came hurrying from every direction. They appeared to have gone out separately to search, but in truth, none of them had ventured very far. The Enchanted Forest was eerie enough even in broad daylight, let alone in the pitch-black night. Thus, the men merely “searched” perfunctorily nearby.

As the sound drifted through the air, the bamboo-pole-like man suddenly moved with a whoosh. He refused to meet the blow head-on, and his agility was the most terrifying Jiang Yun had ever witnessed. Before the fists could even touch him, he had already leaped backward and retreated out of the cave entrance.

At that very moment, the nine stars that perpetually illuminated Zhuge Zhanxing in the night sky silently aligned into a single row.

Shouts of slaughter rang throughout the city. Flames soared into the heavens, and on every street, people were locked in chaotic combat.

She listened to Xu Wu and Jiao Sha recount what had happened, nodding from time to time. Her pale blue ceremonial robe, embroidered with gold edging, trembled faintly, and Zhao Yishan’s gaze was drawn involuntarily to her full breasts.

As Ye Huan spoke, he grew increasingly excited. He waved both hands, spreading his fingers wide; the two Claws of An Lushan resembled the talons of a demon.

If given the choice between a Ye Huan who was dispirited and miserable every day and one who was bold and blazing with life, everyone would choose the latter.

Qiao Zhixuan had never imagined that she would directly demand that the police be called. Had she truly stopped caring about Zhou Liangping’s future?

Wei Mao’s expression changed slightly. A trace of astonishment flashed through his clear eyes. He hurriedly gestured again and asked, “Why cut it?”

When Wen Yao looked up, the figures standing at the door were not delivery robots, but two unfamiliar faces she had never seen before.

Even though Jiang Muyuan was skilled at martial arts, he was still climbing over a wall. Once there were more people around, someone might well see him.

Who could blame them? None of these men had managed to become the male lead. They were all second, third, or fourth male leads, so naturally they were consumed by envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Wen Yao jumped down and continued forward on foot. As she sensed more and more energy, she eventually arrived before a vast fissure.

“Seize the two of them.” Unable to lay hands on Yan Xiangnuan, Yipu Tanj immediately ordered his servants to target Jin Weimo and Xuan Mo instead.

Kong Ling’s expression remained unchanged, and she continued smiling as she slipped a purple-gold bracelet over the girl’s hand.

The carriage passed through East Street and headed south toward the outer gate of the Southern Palace. Gu Yunjin leaned against the carriage window and lowered her eyes to her palm. The lovers’ lock had already been warmed by her hand until it was the same temperature as her skin.

Hong Jun wanted to comfort Sun Qi, but when the words reached his lips, he decided to speak honestly instead. “In truth, Your Highness, since you failed to save the late emperor, the Grand Empress Dowager will not hold it against you.”

After talking it through and learning the details, I discovered what had happened. Not long after Tie Fei left, he went alone to the rooftop terrace.

Therefore, after meditating, one must follow it with a period of systematic exercise to restore the body’s functions; otherwise, the illness may leave permanent damage.

I walked farther inside, while the heads of the guards followed behind me, watching with extreme vigilance.

He leaned against the kitchen doorway and watched her. Only after she stopped what she was doing did he ask softly, “You’ve decided, haven’t you?” The vertical page lay with his younger brother.