472 The Fiancée. Marquis Yun Arrives. (1/2)
Shangguan Lingxiu arrived at the scene as well, looking dapper and elegant, with two tall and slim female officers in tow.
”Old Marshal, I heard that there is a letter for me?”
Qiu Jianhan, who was deep in thought, answered her absently, ”Yes, yes. Here.”
He took the letter out.
Shangguan Lingxiu browsed through the letter and was puzzled. ”Who is this?”
Old Marshal Qiu glanced at her and answered, ”He said that his surname is Yun.”
Shangguan Lingxiu's hand suddenly spasmed uncontrollably.
”Lord Supreme Cloud?”
Old Marshal Qiu's eyes were trained at Shangguan Lingxiu's face when he said, ”Not necessarily so.”
”It is Young Master Yun Yang?” Shangguan Lingxiu's gaze grew feverishly brighter.
Old Marshal Qiu squinted his eyes then, replying, ”I don't know.”
”It's a good thing, no matter who comes.” Shangguan Lingxiu smiled.
By her side, both Yue Rulan and Ji Lingxi's expressions changed.
It was great news, regardless of whether it was Supreme Cloud or Yun Yang who came; this was all true. It was good news for both the girls as well.
If Supreme Cloud came, the two of them could ask about Supreme Wind, who was also Ji Lingfeng, from him. If Yun Yang came… both girls gritted their teeth; they would settle their accounts with the bastard!
However… why was Shangguan Lingxiu so excited?
It was a matter of course for her to be happy if Supreme Cloud came since it would benefit the war, but what was she so happy about if it were to be Yun Yang?
The change of both the girls' expressions was accounted for in Qiu Jianhan's eyes as he said, ”These two…they seem quite familiar.”
Shangguan Lingxiu introduced them with a smile, ”These two are motivated practitioners of the martial world and are very skilled… Along the journey…”
Before she could finish, Yue Rulan was already speaking faintly, ”For Old Marshal's knowledge… I am Yue Rulan. This is my sister-in-law, Ji Lingxi.”
Qiu Jianhan squinted again as he replied, ”Good names.”
The old marshal was seasoned, experienced in all walks of life. Yue Rulan looked like a woman who was gentle and quiet, one without much words; there had to be a reason for her to interrupt someone to speak. Hence, the old marshal did not stop her but waited in silence.
As expected, Yue Rulan continued her speech, ”This sister-in-law of mine is Young Master Yun Yang's fiancée.”
She could not admit to being Supreme Wind's younger sister and fiancée, but it was fine to say that Ji Lingxi was Young Master Yun Yang's fiancée.
All three people were baffled by the words that had been spoken.
Qiu Jianhan's eyes grew as round as saucers while Shangguan Lingxiu turned her head abruptly, even Ji Lingxi turned red and was immensely shy.
”Sister Lan, what are you talking about?”
Ji Lingxi was lost too. Since when was she that fellow's fiancée? Sister Lan was clearly blabbering.
Yue Rulan wore a straight face; she and Ji Lingxi had their faces disguised, so it was hardly noticeable even if their expressions changed. She spoke slowly, ”Young Master Yun isn't the most thoughtful man. He disappeared after leaving us in Tiantang City. We've come to look for him.”
She was lamenting inwardly, ”Oh young sister, how foolish you are! Can't you see that this female general's crush on Yun Yang so obvious? If you continue to be shy, Yun Yang might be snatched away from right under your nose!”
Shangguan Lingxiu was immediately crestfallen, repeating the words dully, ”Yun Yang's fiancée?”
Qiu Jianhan frowned and said suddenly, ”How many fiancées does Yun Yang have actually? This old man has discussed with Old Mistress Shangguan earlier and has already promised Lady Shangguan Lingxiu to Yun Yang. Why… does he suddenly have two fiancées now?”
As a pillar of military might, Qiu Jianhan naturally took Shangguan Lingxiu's side. He was a man seasoned with life, already seeing through Shangguan Lingxiu's words and actions. At the same time, he was also aware that Yue Rulan's words were directed at Shangguan Lingxiu.
Unable to hold himself back, he spoke in support of Shangguan Lingxiu. You know how to lie, but did you think that I wouldn't be able to tell, having lived most of my life by now?
Ji Lingxiu was taken aback. ”Really?”
Yue Rulan looked at Qiu Jianhan and said, ”Old Marshal must be joking.”
Qiu Jianhan flew into a rage. ”This is a military camp. What's there to joke about? Out, out all of you, go! This serious marshal's tent of mine is becoming a pond of jealousy! What has things come to these days?”
With a wave of his hands, he chased everyone out of his tent.
Shangguan Liungxiu went out, unable to ask or speak the words that were brewing in her as she looked at Ji Lingxi and Yue Rulan.