Chapter 416 Don't Become Blind Qiu
Chapter 416 Don't Become Blind Qiu
The two quietly went to the courtyard and set up Tao Ling'er's memorial tablet under the moonlight.
Then the setup began according to ancient rituals.
Leng Feng was in charge of setting up the formation and casting the shield, while Qi Yuxuan focused on chanting the incantation.
An eerie atmosphere filled the air, and all around was silent except for the rustling of leaves in the wind.
As the incantation deepened, the candlelight on the memorial tablet suddenly began to flicker violently.
As if summoned, a white figure slowly emerged; it was Tao Ling'er.
Her eyes held a hint of confusion and weariness.
"Brother Xuan...why did you summon me?"
Tao Ling'er's voice drifted over, sounding very distant.
Qi Yuxuan quickly replied in a respectful but urgent tone:
“Sister Ling’er, we did not mean to disturb you, but we just wanted to ask you about something very important.”
Did you really see Qiu Ziyue that night?
Tao Ling'er frowned slightly, as if trying to recall something.
After a moment, she nodded.
"Yes, I did see her. I went there specifically to thank her for helping me kill my enemy."
"And then, Ling'er?" Qi Yuxuan asked eagerly.
"I don't know the specifics, but before I left, I gave her a lotus flower and told her..."
After she throws the grenade, all she needs to do is take the lotus flower, and she can leave safely.
Upon hearing this, Qi Yuxuan felt a surge of emotions.
"But what happened next? Do you know?"
Qi Yuxuan continued to press for answers.
Tao Ling'er shook her head, her voice tinged with helplessness:
"I don't know. I was afraid that Guanyin would punish me for descending to the mortal world without permission, so I left in a hurry."
As for what happened afterward, I know nothing about it.
Qi Yuxuan pondered for a moment and said:
Is the lotus really that magical?
"Yes, although I don't know any magic, the lotus flowers I protect have magical power."
Tao Ling'er said.
Qi Yuxuan looked up at Leng Feng, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.
"Brother Leng, what do you think we should do?"
Leng Feng stroked his chin and analyzed:
"Since this lotus flower allowed Ziyue to escape successfully, given how clever she is, she certainly won't just sit and wait to die."
Tao Ling'er listened quietly from the side, and then she said:
“Brother Xuan, I’m a useless person and I don’t have any magic to help you find Sister Ziyue, but I believe she must still be alive.”
Then, Tao Ling'er gradually disappeared amidst Qi Yuxuan's words of gratitude.
Just as everyone was wondering about Qiu Ziyue's whereabouts, Qiu Ziyue woke up in an unfamiliar place.
Everything in front of her was pitch black. When she touched it, she was surprised to find that her eyes were covered with a silk gauze.
She untied it, and there was still a lump of yellow flesh in front of her.
In the flickering candlelight, she vaguely saw a man's figure walking towards her, but she couldn't make out his face.
"You're finally awake."
A beautiful baritone voice reached Qiu Ziyue's ears.
"Who are you? Where am I?"
Qiu Ziyue asked.
“Miss Qiu is so smart, she will definitely recognize my voice,” the man said.
"You are... Yelü Bei?"
“Yes, Miss Qiu, you’ve seen me before. I am Yelü Bei. Your eyes are injured, so I’ll take you here to heal.”
"Where is this, Young Master Yelü? I want to go home."
“Miss Qiu, this is the Dieci tribe.”
"What? You brought me to your Khitan tribe?"
At this point, Qiu Ziyue knew that the Khitan were originally a small tribe composed of two primitive clans, the White Horse Clan and the Blue Ox Clan.
Later, as the population gradually increased, it slowly developed into eight tribes of the Khitan people.
Yelü Abaoji's Dieci tribe, with its military strength and population, ranked first among the eight Khitan tribes.
"Yes, Miss Qiu, I went to save you, but you were hit by shrapnel from a grenade."
The firelight injured your eyes, and you fainted, so I brought you here.
Hearing this, Qiu Ziyue said somewhat angrily:
"Young Master Yelü, do you know whether you're trying to harm me or save me?"
Tao Ling'er gave me a lotus flower, which I could use to escape.
"But when you came, you interrupted me, preventing me from casting my spell, which is why I was grazed by the shards."
"What, is that so, Miss Qiu? I was wrong, I'm so sorry."
"You have to pay for my eyes. I can't become Blind Qiu," Qiu Ziyue muttered.
“Yes, Miss Qiu, I will find the best doctor and the best medicine in our Khitan to treat you. You will definitely be cured,” Yelü Bei explained.
"No, I have to go home. My husband and friends are waiting for me. I can't let them worry."
Qiu Ziyue stood up to leave.
"Miss Qiu, don't worry. I've had our best doctor examine you. Not only are your eyes injured..."
You have also suffered severe internal injuries and need immediate medical attention, otherwise your heart will fail and you will die.
Yelü Bei quickly helped Qiu Ziyue up.
"But I don't want my husband to worry,"
Qiu Ziyue said.
"Does Miss Qiu mean Prince Qi or Prince Li Cunxu of Jin?" Yelü Bei asked.
“Oh, Yelü Bei, you know they are both my husbands, of course I’m referring to the two of them,” Qiu Ziyue said.
Yelü Bei's eyes showed some disappointment:
"Miss Qiu, I just wanted to tell you that I also... fell in love with you at first sight."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue quickly said:
"Prince Yelü, I'm just a wild girl, and I don't get along with you at all."
So please don't say things like that again, okay?
“No, Miss Qiu, everyone has the right to love, doesn’t he?” Yelü Bei asked.
“Prince Yelü, you are a smart man. You should know that I have a husband, and we already have a baby.”
Besides, I don't belong here, and I'll be leaving sooner or later, so all I can say is thank you for your kindness.
Upon hearing this, Yelü Bei pondered for a moment and said:
"Miss Qiu, I like your straightforwardness, but given your current injuries, we should consider keeping you here for now."
"I've healed you, shall I take you back now?"
"not good",
Qiu Ziyue refused:
"We have different stances; we are enemies. Besides, your younger siblings wouldn't tolerate me staying with you."
They know I'm here, and they'll all come after me.
"You can rest assured, Miss Qiu, I will arrange for you to stay in my secret room."
"Only I know this, so you don't need to worry," Yelü Bei replied.
"Alright, we'll do as you say for now, but you have to promise me..."
"Inform my husband as soon as possible, so they don't worry too much," Qiu Ziyue said.
"Alright, Miss Qiu, it's a deal."
After Yelü Bei finished speaking, he added:
"But Miss Qiu, could you leave me one of your belongings so I can give your husband a reply?"
Qiu Ziyue thought for a moment, then tore a piece of silk from her sleeve and handed it to Yelü Bei.
The night was as dark as ink, enveloping every corner of Youzhou City.
Yelü Bei sat in his study, gently stroking a piece of purple silk in his hand.
The silk was soft and delicate, as if carrying an indescribable emotion.
It gleamed faintly in the dim candlelight.
He stared at it, but his thoughts had already drifted far away.
This is a keepsake left by Qiu Ziyue, and also her entrustment.
"This must be handed over to the people of Jinyang."
Her voice still echoes in my ears, but now the situation is complicated, and every step is like walking on thin ice.
"Prince, the envelope is ready."
"I am," said Amu, handing a finely crafted kraft paper envelope to Yelü Bei.
"Ah."
Yelü Bei nodded, carefully folded the purple silk twice, and tried to put it into the envelope.
However, at that moment, a slight noise came from outside the window.
It looked like leaves being rustled in the wind, but it also seemed to be something else...
He suddenly looked up, his gaze sweeping across the window like a knife.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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