Yan Ruyu didn't say a word.
But there was a smile on the corner of his mouth.
Since Yan Ruyu had his back to Bai Ze, Bai Ze didn't see his expression at this moment. As the contract divine beast of its master, it, of course, had to "bravely" stand up for its master to redress the injustice.
"Miss Luo, your words are rather unfair," Bai Ze said.
Zhao Shuning looked at Bai Ze.
Bai Ze continued, "Our Sovereign has spent a great deal of time on you. During the time you were away, he checked ancient books every day to find a way to cure the poison on you. Sometimes, he didn't even have time to take care of the Star Disk Grand Formation."
"Miss Luo, you said that you and our Sovereign are a perfect match, and you've always claimed that you only like our Sovereign. But when you were running around for another man, did you know how our Sovereign felt?"
"Moreover, our Sovereign was clearly wronged. Given his temper, he surely wouldn't say a word. He was already angry with you, but the moment you fainted, he left all the top experts from the Nine - Continent World who were attending his class and rushed to the Sea Spirit Country just for you."
"You said that our Sovereign has endured a lot for you. He's been wronged. Now, do you think you can just make it all okay with a little coquetry?"
"In my opinion, just this kind of gesture from you is not enough."
"You walked into our Sovereign's world before, and then left like this a few months ago. Have you ever cared about how sad our Sovereign was?"
"Our Sovereign has feelings for you, Miss Luo. You should admit your mistake and explain what kind of relationship you have with that man. Besides being friends, is there any other kind of affection? Don't think that our Sovereign looks like he's detached from the world. In fact, the matter between you and the little prince of the Sea Spirit Country is a knot in his heart. He's been jealous because of this."
Bai Ze babbled on a great deal.
It was about to continue.
But Yan Ruyu glanced back.
It hung its head and shrank back, looking at the ground with its two eyes.
Finally, it murmured an additional sentence.
"This wasn't what I said. It was what our Sovereign said in his dream after you fell asleep."
Zhao Shuning burst out laughing.
Looking at Buran again, his ears had turned bright red.
Goodness.
How could there be such a cute boy as Buran in the world?
Zhao Shuning thought that her master was high - above and rarely communicated with others.
She didn't know that her master would talk in his sleep.
And the things he said in his sleep were so cute.
"Bai Ze!"
Bai Ze shivered. When the master called it by its full name, it knew that something was wrong.
"Your Majesty, there seem to be some troubles in the Nether Valley recently. I'll go and check it out for you."
As soon as the words were out, Bai Ze disappeared in a flash in front of the two of them.
Zhao Shuning burst out laughing again.
She never thought that Bai Ze five hundred years ago had such a cute side.
It seemed that once a divine beast was in a contract, its personality would really change according to its master.
Thinking of her own stinky phoenix, if it weren't for their long - awaited reunion, he would always have a stinky face towards her, as if she owed him tens of thousands of spiritual stones.
"Don't believe what that little bearded one said," Yan Ruyu said.
Zhao Shuning looked at Yan Ruyu's slightly flustered expression.
She said, "Buran, I'm sorry. I didn't consider your feelings."
Yan Ruyu was taken aback.
"Actually, I can understand that you have so many things on your shoulders. It's just that it was the first time I encountered such a thing, and I was a bit overwhelmed."
Zhao Shuning said, "I know you were bothered. I should have explained it clearly to you." After all, her master five hundred years later was still a bit different from him now.
Zhao Shuning was used to it.
With her master five hundred years later, as long as she said she wanted to do something, he would agree and trust her unconditionally.
Zhao Shuning had told Yan Ruyu many times that she liked him, but she had never really done anything for him.
Because she suddenly came to this plane, different from others, she always carried a heavy burden on her.
So the things she did and considered were much more than others.
Sometimes she also regretted that if it weren't for the hope of being with her master five hundred years later, she wouldn't have to spend so much time and even harm her own body to accomplish those things.
She also wanted to live care - freely by Yan Ruyu's side.
Chat with him every day, play chess, and listen to him play the vertical flute. What a wonderful and immortal - like life that would be.
But everyone could have such fantasies except her.
She had too many things to consider. Sometimes, she would also neglect Yan Ruyu's feelings.
Maybe everyone, including Bai Ze, thought that it was Zhao Shuning who had wronged Yan Ruyu. But they didn't know that it was also very difficult for the straightforward Zhao Shuning to bear all this silently without being able to say anything.
"I've said that the little bearded one is talking nonsense. You don't need to take it to heart."
"Xia Qingyan is my elder brother."
"Ah?"
"I didn't know the whole story before. I've been deceived more than once. I wanted to investigate it clearly before telling you. Xia Qingyan, nominally, is also my relative. He's my elder brother."
Zhao Shuning told Yan Ruyu the whole story.
"So, you went through so much trouble to save Xia Qingyan because of your kinship?"
Zhao Shuning replied, "Yes and no."
"What do you mean?"
"At first, I regarded Xia Qingyan as a friend. But after I found out that he had also used me, I didn't consider him a friend anymore. Later, you know what happened. I went out this time to save him. Firstly, I wanted to know about the purple - robed mysterious man, thinking that Xia Qingyan might have some information after he woke up."
"Secondly—"
"Secondly, because Xia Qingyan is the son of Gu Qingqing. Ye Feng had two daughters back then. Both of them had the chance to be selected as the eldest princess of the Cangwu Country to quell the turmoil there. It was Gu Qingqing who stepped forward and volunteered to go to the Cangwu Country. Because of her sacrifice, Ye Qingluan was able to live a care - free life. In the end, Gu Qingqing's tragedy was actually because of her choice back then."
Zhao Shuning nodded.
Since this incident happened, it seemed that her master understood her better and better.
Ye Qingluan later gave birth to Luo Feiyan, who was herself. She had grown up healthily until now. But Xia Qingyan was different. He lost his mother at a young age and had been disguising himself for revenge later.
Zhao Shuning thought that whether it was out of kinship or a sense of guilt, she should save Xia Qingyan.
Yan Ruyu gave a charming smile.
Seeing this, Zhao Shuning immediately hugged him tighter.
"Buran, why are you smiling so happily?"