C43 (2/2)

”A disaster.” Yun Qianliang muttered softly.

Gu San looked over, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. With your face, you dare say that others are trouble?

”Is Madame coming?” Gu San asked.

Yun Qianliang's eyes turned, facing the pair of questioning eyes, she finally understood the meaning behind those eyes. ”Check if there are any clues that were left out here.”

”Yes, sir.” Gu San cupped his fists and nodded.

”Thirteen, let's go.” Yun Qianliang called the people she brought out and walked to the teahouse on the other side.

Xiang Siyu quickly walked towards the window seat, his recent footsteps couldn't help but slow down as his eyes stared at the handsome man, he turned his face to look at the pair of people walking towards him, the cold corners of his eyes making him look soft, falling into the shallow sunlight, as though he was immersed in warm light.

”Siyu greets Gu Xiang.” Xiang Siyu smiled and turned, as she opened her mouth to call back Gu Yicheng's attention.

Gu Yicheng's face revealed impatience, when he turned around, his mouth had a smile of respect, and bowed to Xiang Siyu.

”Greetings Princess Anping.” He bowed and his attitude was polite and distant.

The bashful expression on Xiang Siyu's face faded slightly, and a sour feeling surfaced in his heart. He was extremely dissatisfied with the man in front of his being separated, but she still smiled and withdrew his bow, allowing the person who greeted his to get up.

”Gu Xiang is one of the pillars of the dynasty. I can't afford to shoulder the burden of being a princess when I think of Wu Yu. In the future, it's best if Gu Xiang doesn't get along with me.” Xiang Siyu looked at the person who had bowed his head lovingly, restraining the impulse to lift him up with his own hands, and spoke politely.

”If you don't bid your farewells, then don't hesitate to pay your respects.” Gu Yicheng replied.

Xiang Siyu's smile became stiff, he maintained his bearing, sat opposite to his and changed the topic, ”Recently, a new batch of tea leaves from First Pin Residence have entered, they are fragrant and have a sweet taste, it is rare to have a chance today, I wonder if I can have a chance with Gu Xiang to taste them?”

”I've come here to find a wife. I'm afraid I don't have the time to drink tea with the princess.” As he spoke, Gu Yicheng's gaze had already landed on Yun Qianliang, who was walking into the teahouse. He stood up and walked towards the door, and her large palm naturally wrapped around her two ice-cold hands in a considerate manner. She placed them on her chest to warm them before walking back to the table with her.

Xiang Siyu's face was ugly as he stared at the two. His hands slowly tightened around his sleeves.

”Greetings Princess Anping.” Yun Qianliang placed both of her hands on the left side of her waist.

”Madam Gu is too polite.” Xiang Siyu forced a smile, as though a mere five words were squeezed out from between his clenched teeth.

Yun Qianliang smiled and sat down next to Gu Yicheng, she took the cup of hot tea that Gu Yicheng had passed to him and held it warmly in her hands. She then said to the man who had a change in expression, ”The princess and I are really fated to meet, we can even work together outside, it seems like today is a good day.”

Yun Qianliang did not mean his any harm, but with Xiang Siyu's words, no matter how he listened to it, Xiang Siyu felt that it was just giving her more trouble, that Yun Qianliang was purposely trying to provoke her.

Gu Yicheng laughed softly, but did not explain.

Yun Qianliang doubtfully swept a glance at him from the corner of her eyes, thinking that maybe Xiang Siyu had deliberately come to look for him.

”I heard that Gu Xiang was assassinated yesterday. I wonder if Gu Xiang was injured?” Xiang Siyu was clearly concerned about him.

”I'll have to trouble you, Princess. I'm fine.” Gu Yicheng changed his posture and stared at Yun Qianliang with tender eyes.

Xiang Siyu had some unspeakable difficulties in his heart, but he thought that it would be better if Gu Yicheng could see her. She was definitely more suitable than Yun Qianliang to accompany him by his side.

”Although the Madam Gu is an evil woman passed down in the capital, she is, after all, an extremely weak woman. With yesterday's situation, she must have been scared stiff and did not dare to make a move.” Xiang Siyu revealed a look of worry, but her eyes were filled with provocation.

”Yi Cheng said he would protect me. Although the situation is dire, but with him by my side, what do I have to fear?” With that said, Yun Qianliang turned his head to the right, facing the pair of blazing eyes, his eyebrows bent like crescent moons, and his smile became even wider, his aura turning extremely cold and gentle. Yun Qianliang looked away shyly, and said with a softer voice, ”But he told me to hide, so I was worried, and had no choice but to listen.”

”I didn't know that the Madam Gu was so timid. When a person they love is in danger, they only care about their own safety.” Xiang Siyu taunted him with disdain, but when she looked at Gu Yicheng, his eyes were piercing, and he said anxiously: ”If it was me, I would definitely be able to fight alongside him, and protect his safety.”

When Yun Qianliang heard his straightforward declaration, light leaked out of his eyes. His gaze moved about, looking intriguing, and only his clear voice could be heard.

”In this world, love is all about fate. When fate comes, it cannot be stopped; when destiny is gone, it cannot be left.” Even though there are two mutual feelings, there are also enemies. I believe that knowing each other in love is nothing more than me having the appearance that he loves, and I am happy with everything that he has. That is enough, if you mind too much, you will not be pure anymore. ”