270 Is It... Is It Him?! (1/2)

”Ye Gu Han's injury is very serious. I'll try my best, but I'm not sure if I can fully cure him. Also, his right hand is broken beyond repair. Therefore, he will find it difficult to hold his sword with it… even if his health is otherwise restored. His body would take 70-80 days for a recovery. Therefore, you should make some false announcements to avoid future trouble for him. You will have to announce to the world that Ye Gu Han has died due to his injuries. And… it's better that you go through me when you wish to meet him in the future. And I'll make the required adjustments. You don't have a problem with that, right?”

Princess Ling Meng bit her lip and nodded. She knew perfectly well what Jun Mo Xie meant when he said ”avoid future troubles”. These two had developed a tacit understanding by now. They didn't need to explain their words anymore.

Princess Ling Meng sighed when saw Dugu Xiao Yi weeping. She then walked over to the little girl, fished out a handkerchief from her clothes, and softly wiped Dugu Xiao Yi's tears.

”Silly little sister. I won't compete with you. Is it possible… that we sisters… would have such a cruel fate? You… just for this guy… is he worth it?” She was going to say ”debauchee”, but then she recalled her oath and didn't say it.

The sound of Dugu Xiao Yi's crying abated somewhat. She then opened her tear-filled eyes, ”Really? But you… just a moment ago…”

”That is true. However, I did it because I had no other choice…” Princess Ling Meng smiled gently. The Princess was almost the same age as the little girl. However, she seemed so much more mature all of a sudden, ”I will ask my father to get me married to Jun Mo Xie so I can complete my oath. But only after you do the good deed of marrying him first… I promise that this is only to adhere to my oath and nothing more. Is it still unacceptable?”

Dugu Xiao Yi blushed. Her tears had turned into a smile. She 'hummed' for a moment and then said, ”You are elder to me, so you first…” Though she had spoken these words, but anyone could tell that she felt insecure.

Jun Mo Xie had walked past them. He was now sitting beside Ye Gu Han. He almost fell headlong when he heard these words.

[There's no sign of success yet. So, why are these two women talking like that?]

[I still don't have any intention to look for a wife… Yet these two women are in a rush to marry me?]

[I have no plans in this regard yet!]

Jun Mo Xie's expression became indifferent as he started to pour pure aura into Ye Gu Han. He then spoke coldly, ”Miss Sun!”

Sun Xiao Mei apologized in a low voice, ”You needn't say anything. I know what you're about to say. I won't do it again. I'm sorry!”

”You are Fatty's fiancée and also this little girl's sister. So I'm dropping it for now. But if you ever do it again — I will kill you. What I loathe the most is… betrayal!” Jun Mo Xie raised his eyelids. A strong murderous intention flashed in his eyes. He then exuded a strong murderous aura, and the three women became cold all over.

Jun Mo Xie's words reeked of murderous intentions. No one would ever suspect the seriousness of his threat. They wouldn't dare to provoke him since they knew that he would carry out his threat.

Sun Xio Mei was silent. She knew that Jun Mo Xie wasn't joking. [Jun Mo Xie and Jun Wu Yi were talking without restraint. In fact, he didn't refrain from speaking his mind in front of Dugu Xiao Yi either. This shows that he considers them to his people. He believes that they wouldn't betray him. If they had divulged his secret to Princess Ling Meng… he would have considered it to be a mistake… but never a betrayal…]

[This fact won't change regardless of circumstances or reasoning!]

[Have I always turned a blind eye towards Jun Mo Xie's true behavior? This youngster's nature is of the type…'obey me; you will die if you don't.' It is a tyrant's disposition.] Suddenly, Sun Xiao Mei started to tremble. She had been very frightened by the words he had spoken to her.

[Are you that kind of a man, Jun Mo Xie?]

Princess Ling Meng was shocked. She looked at Jun Mo Xie with her eyes wide-open. [Since when did Jun Mo Xie have such an imposing personality? Has he… has he changed?]

[Is that the reason why Dugu Xiao Yi fell madly in love with him?]

Princess Ling Meng wasn't sure. She slowly walked over to Ye Gu Han. She leaned to look at Ye Gu Han's thin and deathly-pale face. The Princess grieved in her heart at that sight, but hid her tears.

”Xiao Yi!” Jun Mo Xie closed his eyes as he exerted his entire strength to transfer the aura.

”What?” Dugu Xiao Yi's mood was quite cheerful now. Her mood had a tendency to change very quickly. She had already dried her tears, and was feeling embarrassed about her earlier tantrum. She jumped up when she heard Jun Mo Xie call her name.

”Go to Third Uncle and ask him to send someone to the Aristocratic Hall. Ask him to have these medical ingredients brought back.” Jun Mo Xie listed the names of the herbs without any hesitation. ”The earlier I have them — the more useful they will be.”

Dugu Xiao Yi nodded and then disappeared like a wisp of smoke.

Princess Ling Meng moved closer to Jun Mo Xie. She had never been this close to him before. She observed him as he sat there with his eyes closed and transferred the aura into Ye Gu Han. His face didn't look cold or greedy. But it seemed as if he despised all creation under the heavens. She couldn't help but feel moved inside.

Then, she felt a faint yet familiar sensation in her heart.

[It's a very familiar feeling and… a very safe one. This incomparable warmth and comfort… where have I felt like this before?]

[Why do I feel this warmth?] Princess Ling Meng frowned as she pondered hard…

Suddenly, a light flashed in her mind, [this feeling… why is it so familiar…?]