Chapter 37 (1/2)

When Qing Feng was in a state of shock, there was a cold and different voice with a slight helpless tone that sounded by her ear, “Do you walk without seeing the road?”

Qing Feng was surprised thus she suddenly raise her head and saw that pair of indifferent eyes again, “It’s you?”

Ming Ze!

Just like the first time she saw him, he was by her side and just like how he stood in the dark, his facial expression was not seen clearly by her. It is just that this time, he was carrying an ink-black big umbrella and that forever quiet eyes finally looked at her. Unlike that cold pair of eyes, his hands were warm and strong. The temperature from his palm permitted the cold rain and made Qing Feng’s heart jump like the rain and wind outside the umbrella.

The female’s, who was standing in front, hair was half wet and there were streaks of hair that were paste onto her forehead. Her hands was grabbing the dress that were stuck on her calf and her embroidered shoes were so soaked that one can easily squeeze water out of it. Ming Ze felt that it was funny. Why is it that every time he sees her, she always looked like in a sorry state? Actually he has seen her standing in the pavilion earlier on to hide from the rain and did not want to walk over. But he did not expect that she will suddenly rushed out of the pavilion and run clumsily. Seeing her standing firmly, Ming Ze took his hand back and his deep voice asked, “In such a big rain, why are you not staying in the pavilion, where are you going?”

The deep voice with a hint of reproach sounded in her ears again. Qing Feng finally recovered her senses and her eyes suddenly shone as she urgently said, “You are a guard for the Palace right?”

Ming Ze was silent for a while before nodding his head, “En.”

“You just came in from the Palace gates?”

“Which gate are you asking about?” There are two main entrances and four side entrances.

Which gate? Qing Feng was ignorant about it as she did not know which gate her Elder Sister will come in and out from. She was trying her luck since she do not have anyone to ask now. Qing Feng urgently continue, “Don’t care about which gate, did you see the lady who was invited to attend the Empress Dowager’s banquet go out? She is a bit older than me, her face is also scarred, she is about as tall as me…”

“You are asking about… Your sister Qing Ling.”

“Yes! Exactly her!” Qing Feng was also gesturing her Elder Sister’s appearance. She was overjoyed with Ming Ze’s words as it means that he definitely seen Elder Sister. Even if Elder Sister did not leave the Palace, it would be good to know where she is.

“She…” The sound of the rain was too loud thus Qing Feng was unable to hear clearly what he said. Anxious to know the news pertaining Elder Sister, Qing Feng took a step forward and leaned forward…

He had not seriously look at her appearance before. The deepest impression of her was the scars that ordinary people will not be able to bear and that pair of stubborn bright eyes. Upon a close look, he finally understood how the “Three Qing Family Sisters” got famous in all of the six kingdoms. The rain has washed away the powder from her face and wet her elegant outfit. With a plain outfit and no powder, she still looked that beautiful. Previously, Ming Ze did not know that beauty could consist of such sharp features and she was that kind of female. As long as one look at her clearly, one will never able forget.

Ming Ze’s expression started to look weird and was silent for a long time. Qing Feng became anxious, “What happened to her? Say something!” Could it be that Elder Sister encountered some danger? Qing Feng tugged at Ming Ze’s sleeve, lest he change his mind and refuse to tell her any news of Qing Ling.

She was sure impatient. Ming Ze chuckled, “She was picked up by Prime Minister Lou before the rain came down.”

“Really?” That is great, this person really took a long time to answer! She was so worried to death just now and Ming Ze’s mouth showed a faint smile, his cold eyes now tinged with some colour. Qing Feng started ton additional to this night get angry, “Is it fun playing me?”

With slightly narrowed eyes, Ming Ze shook his head and softly sighed, “So you are the type of person who is unable to recognise others’ good intentions.”

“I…” Qing Feng was speechless. Ming Ze helped her when she was at her most difficult time and today, he also told her about her Eldest Sister situation. Even if he was really teasing her, she still should not speak that way. She was indeed ungrateful. Straightening up, Qing Feng slightly bowed and seriously said, “Thank you.”

Her earnest and serious thanks made Ming Ze uncomfortable and he took a step back after she bowed. Even though his body stepped back, the umbrella in his hands was still above her head while he was standing in the rain. Lightly coughing to over up the awkwardness, Ming Ze faintly replied, “Forget about it.”

Qing Feng did not notice Ming Ze’s movements and insisted on explaining, “Many thanks for your information about my Elder Sister safe exit out of here. Her safety, to me, is more important than anything else.” That pair of eyes which he has seen showed a honest and firm look made Ming Ze’s heart palpitate. He envied that she has a loved one that she could cherish that much and also envied Qing Ling who was the person on her mind. This was something that he will never have high hopes for.

This male is truly weird, his slightly narrowed eyes was as if he was looking at her but also looked like he was distracted. Did he hear her speak or not? Qing Feng frowned and continued, “In addition to this night, I want to thank you for the many times before that you have extended your hand to help…”

“Previously I did not help you anything so you do not need to thank me.”

Ming Ze seemed reluctant to mention the past events and Qing Feng also did not want to elaborate. The rain got bigger as if the dense rain formed a large net. The lightning flashed across the skies and the thunder roars accompanied the lightning. Under the bright lightning, Qing Feng only realised that Ming Ze have already place the umbrella over her head but he stood out in the rain and wind. He… Was not burly but very tall. The night wind was cold but her heart was indescribable warm. Qing Feng smiled and loudly said, “My… Name is Qing Feng.” He could say Elder Sister’s name so he must know her name, but Qing Feng wanted to tell him personally her name.

A lightning flashed by and the smile on her face was dazzling bright. Ming Ze’s heart felt an earthquake and his eyes darken as he coldly replied, “Your Ladyship better head back earlier. This humble one will retire.”

Leaving that sentence, Ming Ze put the umbrella into the hands of Qing Feng and headed off in big strides towards the direction of Qing Feng’s back.

“Hey!” Qing Feng watched helplessly as he left in such a hurry. It was like she was slap in the face. This was the first time she was being ignored like this that even Yan Hong Tian, whose eyes did not move away from her. He was just a guard but he ignored her again and again. On what basis should he be this arrogant! Qing Feng was angry, frustrated but was also a bit confused and disappointed. This mixed feelings made her stand in place while she stared into the rainy night at the cold back view, as if she has forgotten to leave.

“Mistress…” Fu Ling held the umbrella and ran over and saw Qing Feng standing alone in the rain holding an ink-black umbrella and her eyes focusing in one direction with a look of discontentment but there was a trace of… Grievance? Fu Ling look towards the direction she was focusing at . In the long palace trail, other than the misty fine drizzle, there was nothing at all.

The rain was getting bigger and bigger and the umbrella can no longer stop the drifting rain and cannot block the night wind. Fu Ling shouted, “Mistress, you are drenched. Let’s quickly head back.”