Volume 2: Feng Xiang Wu Yin Chapter 36: Interaction

  The Siling family occupies the entire mountain, with palaces and buildings stretching continuously. The solitary residence of Siling is located on a high ridge in the north, with towering jade halls, pavilions, and flower-filled courtyards. Natural wisteria vines climb up the wooden walls, while to the south lies a lush bamboo forest, and to the east, flowers bloom in vibrant competition. There are also several peach trees, grape trellises, exuding an air of nobility and warm countryside leisure.

  This independent villa is obviously swept by someone every day, otherwise it would not be possible to remain so exquisite and clean, with no dust or ash in the rooms.

  Tang Nian was carried by Si Ling Gu into the house, and at a glance, she saw several white-clad maids standing silently in the courtyard, their heads bowed without making a sound, only paying respects.

  All the way, Si Ling told her about the road formation mechanism in a serious tone. Tang Nian also listened carefully and only spoke up when they sat down on the large wooden stools inside the main courtyard: "Will we be living here from now on?"

  "Does Nian like it?" asked Ciling Guhong back.

  "Anyway, wherever you are, I'll be there."

  Si Ling's eyes seemed a bit dull, but then a glimmer of life appeared, and he looked at the top of her head where her hair was slightly lifted, yet he didn't say anything, his mouth corners however, clearly hooked up.

  "Sit and wait for a while."

  Tang Nian guessed that he was going to cook, immediately nodded obediently and looked at him expectantly. His face seemed to be written all over: hurry up, hurry up.

  Si Ling solitary goose nodded and left.

  Not long after the lonely goose left, Zhu Miao Ti and Shu Lan, Ye Shi sisters all came to the main hall. Zhu Miao Ti looked around curiously and asked Tang Nian Nian in a low voice: "Master mother, do you know where Master Zhuang is?"

  "I'm going to cook." Tang Nian replied.

  Zhu Miaoqu's mouth twitched. As expected, the kitchen master didn't know what kind of fright he would get.

  "Master, Master, how can you look so calm?" The speaker was Ye Lianjiao, whose bright eyes exaggeratedly looked around the quiet courtyard, muttering in a low voice: "The people here are still like living dead."

  Tang Nian nodded casually, "It's just a living dead person."

  "Ah?" Ye Lianqiao didn't expect this response. No matter how she looked at Tang Nianian, she didn't seem like the joking type.

  In this main hall, there was no one, but as soon as they entered the door, they saw that the maids' eyebrows were filled with black and red mist, and Tang Nian knew that those people were puppets whose minds had been controlled by others. Weren't they just living dead men?

  Zhu Miao Jie had known these truths for a long time, and upon hearing Tang Nian Nian's words, she wasn't surprised at all. However, as soon as she thought about Tang Nian Nian's identity as the heavenly alchemist, she felt that it was only natural. Her admiration for Tang Nian Nian deepened even further. The fact that someone could see through everything just by meeting them once was truly terrifying.

  But it's better this way, people who stay by the master's side can't be ordinary, only then can they walk shoulder to shoulder with the master.

  "Madam." Zhu Miao Jie stepped closer, her tone serious. "I beg your pardon for speaking bluntly, but I hope you will take my words to heart. This is not the mountain villa, and not everything can be controlled by the master of the house, so please be extremely careful, madam."

  Tang Nian's bright pupils moved slightly, and her expression became indifferent. This kind of her was very different from usual, and even Zhu Miao couldn't guess what she was thinking.

  Zhu Miao Jie couldn't help but speak out clearly, "The relationship between the master of the house and the owner of the farm is not as good as it seems on the surface."

  It wasn't that she didn't want Tang Nian to worry, but Zhu Miaoqi felt that some things were better said. As the mistress of the manor, there were many things that should be shared with the master, and knowing some truths could also serve as a warning for her. Although Tang Nian usually gave people a simple and harmless impression, with all her thoughts written on her face, Zhu Miaoqi still felt that she wasn't really a naive little flower.

  When killing people, her face doesn't change color, she eats and drinks freely among the piles of dead bodies, it's a matter of course when robbing. If such a woman is an innocent little white flower, are there still bad people under the sky?

  "Oh." In the end, Tang Nianian ended this rather serious and heavy topic with just one word.

  Zhu Miao Jie only felt a lump in her throat, unable to spit it out or swallow it down, and really didn't know what Tang Nian Nian was thinking about with his hands propping up his chin.

  What does Tang Nian think after hearing all this? Tang Nian didn't think too much, since it's an enemy not a friend, just be on guard. As for being anxious or tense, is that useful?

  The figure of Cui Lingyu appeared in the distance, and Tang Nian's expression suddenly changed from boredom to excitement, sitting up straight.

  Zhu Miao saw this scene and couldn't express her inner feelings, but the inexplicable heavy thoughts that had been weighing on her since returning here gradually dissipated. She revealed a hint of a relieved smile, turned around and beckoned to Shu Lan and Ye Shi sisters to leave. The three of them also knew what was going on, smiled knowingly, and quickly walked away.

  The sun sets and the moon rises, with a vast expanse of silver light. After finishing her meal, Tang Nian lay down in the warm and comfortable bathtub, letting Si Ling Gu Yun wash her clean.

  The rippling water sparkled, and the misty air was hazy. People in the water seemed to be veiled with a thin layer of gauze, adding an ambiguous beauty. What's more, Tang Nian's exquisite beauty was like a painting, her pale skin gradually turning pink in the hot water, her black hair scattered and floating on the surface, her eyes closed, her lips curled up in comfort, looking like a young child, unaware of her own irresistible charm.

  This appearance, if an ordinary man saw it, would probably be unable to hold back. Si Ling Gu Yun was still wearing clothes, and it was clear that he was serving someone's bath. Not only did he not have the slightest bit of awkwardness, but his demeanor was naturally gentle, and every move made people feel cherished. This gentleness was like poison, and ordinary women would probably be enchanted long ago.

  It's just that the two people are not ordinary, and when Si Ling Yu cleans her, she doesn't have a hint of frivolity, while Tang Nian enjoys it but doesn't understand how rare such gentleness is.

  After a while, she was carried out of the water and wiped dry, put on a single garment and fell into his arms, being carried all the way to the side room and placed on the bed, with the quilt covered over her.

  Tang Nian lay on the bed, watching Si Ling Yu's back as he left, knowing that he would go take a bath and soon return to bed.

  The room was inlaid with night pearls on all four sides. The light of the night pearls was soft and not dazzling, neither too bright nor too dark. Tang Nianian lay on the bed for a while, finally waiting for Si Ling Gu to return wearing only his underclothes. She smiled and made space for him on half of the bed, an action that seemed natural to her but appeared inviting to others.

  Cui Ling's lone goose lay on top of her, one hand encircling her waist, saying: "Something to say?"

  Tang Nian's eyes met his, and under the soft glow of the night pearl, they seemed even more enchanting. His face was even more devilishly handsome. He blinked, leaning in closer, "Is it dangerous here?"

  "Danger." Ci Ling Gu Hong's eyes deepened at this moment, like a lunar eclipse, without revealing a single ray of light.

  He was like a dark abyss, mysterious and menacing, suffocating. Tang Nian's pupils constricted, but instead of feeling afraid, her heart skipped a beat, leaving her mind blank and forgetting her expression.

  "The danger won't last long."

  "......Oh." Tang Nian nodded thoughtfully and didn't ask again. Since he said so, it must be the case.

  "These days I will be busy." said Si Ling Gu Hong suddenly.

  Tang Nian's eyes, which had just closed, slightly opened again. She didn't say a word, but her expression conveyed her meaning: What next?

  Si Ling Gu Hong looked at her silently for a while, his expression unchanged, but his eyelashes quivered slightly. Tang Nian Nian felt that he was in a gloomy mood. She thought for a moment, then pulled on the black hair hanging down from his head and said softly: "Don't exhaust yourself."

  "Good." Ciling Guhong furrowed his brow and said, "I'm not here, don't run around randomly."

  "......Oh." She lowered her eyes and slightly pursed her lips.

  "I'll rush back to cook dinner for you."

  "Great!" Eyes sparkled instantly, corners of mouth curled up.

  A faint smile also appeared on Si Ling's face, "Sleep." He was secretly delighted in his heart, the dishes he made could make her so happy, and he must do better next time.