"Still not willing to tell me?"
"Huh? What?"
"About yourself."
Zhao Shuning averted her gaze somewhat.
"Me? What could possibly be wrong with me? I'm fine."
Yan Ruyu didn't press her either, and didn't pursue the matter further.
Zhao Shuning felt that her master was especially gentle today. Maybe it was because she had slept with him last night. Since her master was so kind, he must be taking responsibility for her.
So, Zhao Shuning took this gentleness for granted.
They stayed in the cave for another two or three days.
On the fourth day, Yan Ruyu transformed, and his appearance changed slightly.
Zhao Shuning was quite satisfied with this, so she took his arm and they went down the mountain together, heading in the direction of the Kingdom of Hailing.
At that moment.
In the Villa Vera of the Kingdom of Hailing.
Due to Ye Feng's arrival, the occasion here was extremely grand.
Ye Feng stayed in his room and didn't show up.
After all, for so many years, he had never personally attended his own birthday banquet.
Now that it was a round - numbered birthday, unable to decline the requests of others, he had held a rather grand celebration.
When Zhao Shuning arrived, the banquet hadn't started yet.
The people of Qianji Kill all recognized her, and when they saw her coming, they bowed to her one by one.
"Little Cabinet Elder."
"Has it started?"
"Almost."
Zhao Shuning looked back at Yan Ruyu and said, "You—Ran, do you want to go out with me to greet the guests or wait for me inside?"
Yan Ruyu stepped forward.
"I'll go with you."
Zhao Shuning quickly followed.
Outside the main gate, Zhao Shuning greeted the people coming and going one by one. These people were truly extraordinary. Any one of them held a significant position in the martial world.
After greeting many people.
A familiar figure appeared.
At first, Zhao Shuning thought she was seeing things. It was only when the person got closer that she realized it was Xia Qingyan.
Xia Qingyan was also surprised to see Zhao Shuning here.
"What are you doing here?"
"What are you doing here?"
They spoke at the same time.
Xia Qingyan replied, "I'm here on my father's order to wish the Cabinet Elder a happy birthday."
"This is my grandfather's birthday banquet. Naturally, I should be here."
Xia Qingyan still held a folding fan in his hand as before.
"How's the Kingdom of Hailing? After your grandfather's birthday is over, how about I take you around the Kingdom of Hailing?"
Zhao Shuning was just about to say yes.
But the person beside her tugged at her sleeve.
"She's not available."
The soft voice carried an icy chill that kept people at a distance.
Hearing this.
Only then did Xia Qingyan notice the man standing beside Zhao Shuning. The man was good - looking and had an otherworldly air about him, but his whole face was cold, making him difficult to approach.
"Who is this?"
Zhao Shuning gave a silly smile.
She said, "My husband."
Xia Qingyan's mouth opened so wide that it could almost fit an egg.
Yan Ruyu was obviously a bit shocked too. Hearing Zhao Shuning's words, he couldn't help but look at her.
Zhao Shuning looked at Yan Ruyu blankly and said, "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
Yan Ruyu didn't reply.
But Xia Qingyan was in an uproar.
"You you you you—"
"I I I—What's wrong with me?"
After finally catching his breath, Xia Qingyan said, "What are you doing? Just pointing at a random person and saying he's your husband. I know you're a bit annoyed with me, and I know you have someone you like, but you can't tell me that this is the person you like, can you?"
Zhao Shuning nodded repeatedly.
"Right right right—"
"Him?"
There was a hint of disdain in Xia Qingyan's eyes.
Zhao Shuning wasn't happy to see this. She quickly wrapped her arm around Yan Ruyu's and said, "What? Not okay? I just like someone like this. I'm head - over - heels in love with him."
Although Xia Qingyan felt a bit sad in his heart, he didn't dare to do anything. Besides, he didn't have the courage to.
Not to mention that the spiritual power and spiritual energy of the woman in front of him were much higher than his, and he was no match for her.
Moreover, she was Ye Feng's granddaughter. Judging from the situation, the relationship between the Luo family and Qianji Kill should have mostly recovered. If he dared to upset this young lady at the birthday banquet, his father would surely not spare him when he got back to the palace.
"I won't talk to you anymore. If I do, your eyes will look like they're going to devour me."
Zhao Shuning joked with him casually for a few words and then let him go inside.
The people who came after that were basically well - known figures from various countries.
They were quite polite to Zhao Shuning.
Later.
A man led a large group of people towards them.
Beside the man stood a woman. Her attire was the same as the one Zhao Shuning had worn when she was in Loulan at first. They were all covered in red veils.
There was a beautiful bead chain on her forehead.
Looking at her eyebrows and eyes.
Zhao Shuning recognized her at a glance.
It was Luo Qiu.
In this situation, Mo Yan was willing to bring her out, which meant that her status in Loulan was gradually stabilizing.
Seeing Zhao Shuning.
The woman's eyes couldn't hide her joy, but due to her status, she didn't step forward.
Zhao Shuning also gave her a slight look, and the two understood each other and smiled at each other.
After several months.
Mo Yan saw her again.
Seeing her again, his heart couldn't help but tremble.
Mo Yan suppressed his emotions, then placed his right hand on his chest, bowed to Zhao Shuning, and presented the birthday gift.
Zhao Shuning didn't accept it.
Mo Yan straightened up.
He said, "Don't worry, Little Cabinet Elder. I've received your letter. This birthday gift is clean and doesn't have a hint of blood on it."
Only then did Zhao Shuning feel relieved.
Mo Yan said, "After so long, you haven't changed."
"Lord Mo Yan, you're overpraising me. Your presence here is already a great honor for Qianji Kill."
Mo Yan just smiled.
He whispered, "In the past, I never attended birthday banquets. I'm not here to give Qianji Kill face, but because you're here."
The last four words.
Mo Yan lowered his voice.
Only the people near them could hear.
"She's here, and I'm here too. I really have to thank the leader of Loulan. The Cabinet Elder will surely like this gift very much."
Mo Yan raised his eyes.
"Who is he?"
This time, it was Yan Ruyu who took the initiative to stand beside Zhao Shuning.
Zhao Shuning said, "My wife."
Wife?
What wife?
Was there such an introduction?
Although the introduction was a bit funny, Mo Yan and Luo Qiu could understand it.
"Sister—"
The woman who had been silent all this time spoke.
Mo Yan was also surprised by Zhao Shuning's introduction and didn't stop Luo Qiu from stepping forward.
Zhao Shuning always felt that there was a hint of resentment in Luo Qiu's eyes.
It seemed that she was blaming her?
"Xiao Qiu—"
"Alright, go in first. There are still many people waiting."