Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

Although Di Cangshan had only been dead for a few days, and his body was still warm, according to custom, the mother and daughter were still required to observe mourning for him.

But rules are always set for the dead.

The biggest rule of the current dynasty has been changed by Chi Junlin, so how can such a small rule restrain her?

When she said she was going to take Di Shanshan and her daughter away, not a single person in the entire Hidden Sword Manor dared to say a word against it.

Of course, in addition to the people mentioned above, Ye Qiancao, the demonic witch, should not be overlooked.

Although to others, Ye Qiancao seemed like an unstable factor that could explode at any moment, Chi Junlin knew that the Demonic Sect was about to be thrown into great chaos.

Ye Qiancao holds a noble position within the demonic path and possesses extensive knowledge of its secrets. Having her by his side would be of great help to Chi Junlin.

If used well, this could be an extremely valuable trump card.

Therefore, Red King is willing to take the risk and hold this card in his hand.

So the group followed Chi Junlin's carriage and set off on their return journey in a grand procession.

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On the return journey, the group sat comfortably in the carriages.

Because there weren't enough carriages and horses for the return journey, it was a bit crowded.

After sitting in the carriage for a while, Chi Junlin felt that the air was a bit stuffy.

At this moment, in front of Wei Ziqing and Yan Sijun, Tong Yan was unwilling to be intimate with Chi Junlin, feeling it was too shameful.

So Chi Junlin got out of the carriage, asked Jiang Mao's personal guards for a horse, and rode alone on the icy road.

I had only been riding for a short while when I suddenly heard a friendly voice calling from behind.

Chi Junlin turned his head and saw Wenren Tianxia sitting at the front of another carriage.

Like Chi Junlin, he seemed to find the carriage too stuffy, so he went outside for some fresh air.

Chi Junlin then pulled on the reins, slowing down the pace, and walked alongside the carriage carrying Wenren Tianxia.

Upon seeing this, Wenren Tianxia smiled and said, "Your horse handling is so skillful, have you practiced it specifically?"

Chi Junlin couldn't help but want to laugh.

She's more than just trained; you could say the Chi family members grew up on horseback.

Not to mention controlling a horse with ease, he could even charge and capture a flag on the spot without any problem.

However, this might cause Wenren Tianxia to have many thoughts.

So Chi Junlin simply replied, "I've learned a little, and it just happens to be something I'm good at. And you? Can you ride a horse?"

Wenren Tianxia shook his head and said, "No, I've never ridden a horse before. But I'm quite curious and would like to learn."

"Then I'll teach you."

Chi Junlin then extended a hand to Wenren Tianxia and said, "Come up."

Upon seeing this, Wenren Tianxia immediately showed an excited expression and placed one hand on Chi Junlin's hand.

Then, led by her, he flipped over and mounted the horse, where he was half-carried in Chi Junlin's arms.

The warhorse under Chi Junlin's horse was well-trained; even with such a commotion on its back, its gait remained steady, showing no signs of panic.

Chi Junlin then had Wenren Tianxia grab the reins, and then shouted "Giddy up!"

The warhorses immediately began to gallop along the official road.

A strong wind howled past, accompanied by the creaking sound of the horseback riding, and Wenren Tianxia couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Chi Junlin then taught her how to ride a horse, how to use the reins to make the horse understand her intentions, and how to accelerate and decelerate.

Wenren Tianxia felt a little nervous, but also found it very interesting, his eyes filled with excitement.

After running for a while, the horse got a little tired, so Chi Junlin had Wenren Tianxia loosen the reins and let it walk slowly along the road.

Wenren Tianxia was still immersed in the excitement of riding a horse for the first time, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Chi Junlin.

Their faces were very close, their hot breaths mingling into white mist in the winter air.

She suddenly recalled what happened last night and felt a little embarrassed.

Then she turned her head away, her face slightly flushed.

Chi Junlin noticed Wenren Tianxia's change in mood, but didn't know why, so he asked, "What's wrong?"

Wenren Tianxia hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "That...last night...we...I..."

Chi Junlin then asked with a smile, "You mean you drank too much last night and forced me to drink?"

"Um... um! That's exactly what I wanted to say!"

Chapter 218 Kissing is normal between good friends

Wenren Tianxia seemed a little embarrassed when he spoke.

Because she actually remembers very clearly that she wasn't drunk at the time.

"Forced to drink" also refers to seeing everyone else, including his own master, feeding Chi Junlin wine...

She was resentful, which is why...

Looking back now, Wenren Tianxia's feelings at the time were very complicated.

She didn't know why she acted that way.

Chi Junlin noticed the embarrassment on her face, so he smiled and said, "It seems you really drank too much and can't remember anything from last night."

Wenren Tianxia nodded repeatedly, then cautiously asked Chi Junlin, "So... are we still good friends?"

"Of course!"

Upon hearing Chi Junlin's words, Wenren Tianxia immediately breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.

The two rode forward on their horses, their expressions slightly intimate.

Then, as if remembering something, Chi Junlin asked, "I see that your master treats you very well. Did you grow up with her since you were a child?"

Wenren Tianxia nodded and said, "I've been following my master since I can remember. I was probably only four or five years old then... I can't remember anything else, but I do remember the sword techniques my master taught me."

When I was young, I learned swordsmanship from my master. When I grew up, I followed her all over the country.

My master treats me extremely well; to me, she is the same as my mother.

Upon hearing this, Chi Junlin asked, "What about your parents?"

When Wenren Tianxia heard Chi Junlin's question, a slight look of disappointment appeared on his face.

He continued, “My parents… I heard from my master that they were killed when I was young.”

She found me in the north. When she found me, I was covered in blood, my entire clan had been brutally murdered, and there wasn't a single survivor among us.

I can no longer remember what happened then, and my master is afraid that recalling it will make me sad, so he rarely mentions my parents.

Upon hearing this, Chi Junlin felt a pang of sympathy and said, "I'm sorry."

Wenren Tianxia smiled and replied, "There's nothing to apologize for. Although my other relatives are no longer alive, the sect is my home now. With my master here, I have family..."

She hesitated for a moment before continuing, "However... there's something I haven't mentioned to my master."

"what?"

"I should still have blood relatives alive."

She paused, a thoughtful expression on her face, and continued, "I vaguely remember that I should have had a younger sister in swaddling clothes... It seems that someone took her away from me back then..."

No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't catch up. Then I tripped and fell, and when I looked up, I bumped into my master..."

After saying that, Wenren Tianxia gave a wry smile and shook his head, saying, "Perhaps I remembered it wrong. The child is only four or five years old. How could he really remember things from so long ago?"

Maybe it was just a dream, or perhaps all my family members really are dead.

"..."

Chi Junlin remained silent for a moment, then suddenly hugged Wenren Tianxia tightly.

Wenren Tianxia's face flushed slightly again, and she turned to ask, "What's wrong?"

Chi Junlin then said, "Suddenly I really want to protect you."

Wenren Tianxia laughed and said, "With my martial arts skills, do I really need your protection?"

"Then protect me."

Chi Junlin laughed upon hearing this.

The two laughed for a while, then looked at each other.

Then, Wenren Tianxia looked at Chi Junlin's lips, which were exhaling white mist.

The two hesitated for a moment, then their breaths slowly drew closer.

Naturally, they kissed.

The sound of horses' hooves echoed quietly along the mountain road.

A squirrel leaped over a branch, curiously raised its body, and looked at the two figures on horseback.

They stomped hard on the snow-covered branches and leaped from one end to the other.

The snowflakes fell softly.

At that moment, their kiss was as pure and beautiful as the glistening ice crystals between the pines.

After a long while, their lips parted slightly.

Wenren Tianxia blushed and turned his head away somewhat embarrassedly.

"This is...that...that...between good friends..."

She felt she couldn't continue making up the story.

Chi Junlin then hugged her from behind and said, "It's a kiss between good friends, right?"

"Yes...yes."

Wenren Tianxia lowered his head and replied guiltily.

"Then, can I kiss my best friend again?"

Upon hearing this, Wenren Tianxia turned to look at Chi Junlin.

Seeing the longing in her burning eyes, he couldn't help but nod gently.

The two kissed again on the deserted road...

-

The convoy returned to Nandu several days later.

Upon returning to the Lou residence, the group was immediately greeted with the warmest welcome by Consort Lou Xiangfei.

In that magnificent banquet hall, everyone saw the most exquisite dishes and the most luxurious wines in the entire southern country.

The most distinguished mistress of the Lou family in the entire Southern Capital, Consort Lou Xiangfei, personally accompanied Tong Yan and toasted her.

Congratulations to Tong Yan for gaining recognition from all the sects in the Southern Kingdom and officially becoming the renowned leader of the martial arts world.

The spectacle startled both Hui Zhilan and her daughter, as well as Wei Ziqing and her daughter.

Because they had been staying at Cangjian Manor, they were unaware of what had happened there.

But they knew Lou Xiangfei's true identity.

Such an uncrowned king of the South appears to be sitting next to a child with a youthful face.

When did a mere martial arts alliance leader acquire such great authority?

The scene before my eyes was truly illogical.

Strangely, after learning that the four of them had also come to Nandu with Tong Yan and his apprentice, Lou Xiangfei treated them with even greater favor.

Not only did he house them in the best rooms of the Lou family mansion, but he also allowed them to make any requests they had, which he would fulfill.

This made the girls feel flattered and surprised, for some reason.

In retrospect, it was probably because of Tong Yan's pride.

Thinking back, it was the same when I was at Cangjian Manor.