Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 73 Nongyu's Thoughts, Yan Lingji's
"Sister Zi Nu seems to have guessed something."

After Zi Nu left, Nong Yu suddenly spoke.

Chen Xiuyuan nodded.

"As expected, Miss Zi Nu is not a stupid person."

Seeing that Nongyu seemed somewhat conflicted, Chen Xiuyuan continued, "A smart person knows what to say and what not to say, so Nongyu doesn't need to worry about that."

At this point, Chen Xiuyuan frowned slightly.

"She seems to have guessed your relationship as well. To be honest, Miss Zi Nu isn't a cold-hearted person, especially not towards you."

Upon hearing this, Nongyu's expression became somewhat complicated, and she nodded gently.

"What should I do about cultivating my destiny?"

Chen Xiuyuan looked up out the window. In this chaotic world, besides the smoke and fire of war, there was also joy and sorrow, and tenderness.

"Live well, for yourself and for them."

Upon hearing Chen Xiuyuan's words, Nongyu lowered her eyelids. If it weren't for Chen Xiuyuan, if he hadn't saved her parents, perhaps she would have chosen to join the Quicksand to repay this life-saving grace.

but now.
"Nongyu, do you believe in fate?"

Upon hearing Chen Xiuyuan's words, Nongyu raised her beautiful eyes slightly and looked over again. The young man's gaze was profound, as if he could see through the ages and look into the future.

Then, the girl nodded gently.

“Then work hard. If one day Zi Nu becomes homeless, you can give her a home just as she took you in. I think that would be the best way to repay her.”

Nongyu remained silent for a moment, then nodded gently.

The clever girl understood Chen Xiuyuan's meaning: her parents had gone to Tianzong to manage things for him, and she would go there in the future. If Liusha failed in the future, she would be Zi Nu's backup plan.

But how could she ever repay the debt of gratitude she owed this young man? With this thought, Nongyu fell silent again. Gradually, her thoughts began to wander. Where were her parents now? Were they alright?
On the other side, a carriage crossed the border between Qin and Han and entered Qin territory.

After two days and two nights of rapid travel, Yan Lingji, along with Li Kai and Madam Hu, had already entered the Qin region. The Taoist Heavenly Sect was located on Mount Taiyi. They had inquired along the way and learned about the journey, which would take about five more days to reach their destination.

Inside the carriage, Madam Hu looked at the incredibly beautiful young woman beside her and asked, "Are you from the Baiyue region, young lady?"

Along the way, as they spent time together, Madam Hu and Yan Lingji gradually became familiar with each other. Madam Hu came from Huoyu Manor, which was in the Baiyue region, so she was naturally a Baiyue person.

Upon hearing Madam Hu's words, Yan Lingji raised an eyebrow.

"How did you know?"

Mrs. Hu sighed softly as she recalled her own background.

"I am also a Baiyue person."

Yan Lingji was taken aback when she heard this. She could tell that the person driving the carriage outside was a genuine Korean, but his wife was a Baiyue woman.
"Is that your husband driving outside?"

Yan Lingji glanced outside and asked with some curiosity.

Madam Hu blushed slightly, but then she nodded. She and Li Kai were not husband and wife in name, but in reality they were husband and wife. As for Liu Yi, they were husband and wife in name only, but not in reality.

Li Kai was interested in her as a person, while Liu Yi was interested in the treasure of Huoyu Manor. He brought her into his household for two reasons: first, to uncover the secret of the treasure, and second, to leverage his sister's influence. Therefore, he dared not do anything to her. Previously, Liu Yi would go to Zilan Pavilion to enjoy himself whenever he had time, precisely because of this beauty in his household. He could look but not touch her; once he was out of sight, out of mind, he could avoid the hassle.

“I can tell that he cares about you, or rather, he likes you a lot.”

Yan Lingji lay on the soft quilt in the carriage, propping her head up with one hand and playing with her fire spirit hairpin in the other. Seeing Madam Hu nod, she continued.

"Cherish this man! In this life, not everyone will meet the man they like, and that man will also like them."

The girl didn't look very old, but she spoke with a maturity beyond her years. Mrs. Hu was a little surprised, wondering what this girl had been through, but she still nodded.

Because her alliance with Li Kai was based on mutual affection and admiration.

"Why do you know Young Master Xiuyuan, young lady?"

Yan Lingji paused in her movements, a strange glint flashing in her blue eyes.

"Young Master Xiuyuan? You mean that brat? Isn't his name Qingxu?"

Madam Hu thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "Qingxu should be Young Master Xiuyuan's Taoist name, right? Taoists usually have two names, one is their Taoist name and the other is their given name."

A hint of interest flashed in Yan Lingji's eyes, and she responded softly.

"Xiuyuan. A nice name, but unfortunately, the person isn't much of a character."

Madam Hu sensed the resentment in Yan Lingji's tone and, after thinking for a moment, asked.

"Miss, do you have some misunderstanding about Young Master Xiuyuan? I don't think he's a bad person."

Upon hearing this, Yan Lingji rolled her eyes in annoyance. Chen Xiuyuan had been kind to them; how could he possibly be a bad person in their eyes?
"There's no misunderstanding. I intended to steal his things, but I failed and was instead subdued by him. Later, I made a deal with him, and that's why I'm here to deliver them to you."

Yan Lingji didn't hide anything about her own affairs, after all, she didn't think it was a big deal. Besides, she probably wouldn't see these two people again in the future, so she spoke without any reservations.

Upon hearing this, Madam Hu shook her head, both amused and exasperated.

Although she had sensed that the girl wasn't an honest person, she hadn't expected her to be so unreasonable, robbing things, especially from a young boy.

Anyway, she couldn't do something like that herself.

"If I had known he was this good, I wouldn't have tried to steal it."

Seeing that the girl seemed to be regretting her actions, Madam Hu was about to offer some words of comfort when she suddenly heard the girl say, "Once he falls at my feet, the thing will be right under my nose."

Madam Hu sighed inwardly. Although the words were not pleasant to hear, this girl certainly had the looks. What man in the world could resist such beauty?
"Pity"

As if she had thought of something, Yan Lingji sighed with some regret.

"girl."

Mrs. Hu looked at the other person and tentatively asked a question.

Yan Lingji blinked her blue eyes and replied with some helplessness, "He is too young, yet he is a disciple of the Heavenly Sect. I'm afraid any seduction tactics will not work on him."

(End of this chapter)