Volume 1: Phoenix Hidden in the Northern Domain Chapter 11: Taking You Home (Second Update)

  Breakfast was made according to Tang Nian's preferences when she was at the Tang Gate, with a flavor leaning towards clear and sweet. In her previous life, Tang Nian rarely ate grains, and was usually satisfied by one of Lao Gu's elixir pills, so she still had some interest in ordinary food.

  Ice plum porridge, five-spice baozi, osmanthus sugar steamed taro cake, auspicious cake, lucky fruit, all placed together, just looking at them makes people like them, especially when Tang Nian saw the green medicinal gas mist emanating from these things, her eyes sparkled even more.

  Tang Nian naturally took the spoon handed over by Si Ling Gu Hong, slowly drank a bowl of thick and fragrant porridge, warm and soothing to the throat, with a lingering aftertaste. Tang Nian paused, then looked at Zhu Miao Ti, nodded, "Delicious!"

  Zhu Miao held back the laughter that almost burst out of her mouth, her face full of warmth as she smiled and said: "This was made by Zeng Shifu, the head chef in charge of the kitchen at the Zhu estate. If it can win your praise, Master Mother, Zeng Shifu will definitely be very happy."

  Tang Nian's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she continued to eat her congee, and just as her gaze swept over the silver plate of glutinous rice cakes, a hand with distinct knuckles reached out and picked up a piece, bringing it to her lips. Tang Nian looked up at Si Ling Gu Yun, took a bite, and he smiled.

  Tang Nian's mind stirred, and she added a spoonful of porridge to the edge of Si Ling Gu's mouth. "Gu also eats." She had discovered that calling this person's name would make their mood much better.

  As expected, Si Ling's eyes flashed with delight as she smiled and opened her mouth to swallow the porridge water he had fed her.

  Tang Nian was also happy, staring at the black fog on the spoon, and quickly added another scoop of porridge to her mouth, closing her eyes contentedly. She really didn't let go of any opportunity.

  Zhu Miao's face first turned pale with shock, then her eyes filled with incredulity and joy. This mistress is actually not afraid of the young master's poison! No wonder, no wonder the young master slept with her, being so intimate without any reserve.

  After the first time, Tang Nian's subsequent efforts were not in vain as she struggled to feed herself and swallow her food. The delicious food, combined with the heavenly demon poison and the medicinal properties of the meal, made Tang Nian extremely satisfied with this breakfast.

  She was satisfied, and Si Ling Gu Hong also smiled with a hint of joy on his face. However, Zhu Miao Ti was miserable as he watched from the side, feeling that it was neither right to look nor not to look. Was this ambiguous and intimate atmosphere that made people feel sick only visible to her?

  Sui Ciling wiped her lips with a handkerchief, and Tang Nian looked at Zhu Miaoqi, pointing to the leftover breakfast and said, "There's medicine in this."

  Zhu Miao's eyes flashed with surprise, then disappeared, and she smiled: "As expected of the mistress, there are indeed herbs inside. I observed that the mistress is weak in body, so I let Zeng Shifu mix the medicine with food, so not only can the mistress eat it happily, but also nourish her body." Intelligence reports said that Tang Nian had no talent for medicine at all when she was at the Tang Gate, and didn't expect that she would be able to detect it after just one bite.

  Tang Nian said: "My body has always been poor, so I've been doing this kind of diet for me to eat?"

  Zhu Miaoqu was taken aback, seeing the subtle longing in the other person's eyes, and couldn't help but feel a little amused. She suppressed her emotions and replied calmly: "As long as the mistress likes it."

  "I like it." Tang Nian said with a calm nod. Who wouldn't take advantage of something that's free, only an idiot wouldn't take it.

  Zhu Miao's body trembled slightly, her head bowed even lower, and her voice seemed to be shaking too. "I understand, I guarantee that the mistress will be satisfied."

  What's going on? Is it a chill or poisoning? But I didn't see any toxic gas being emitted.

  "Remember." said Cui Ling Yu.

  Tang Nian turned her head, "En?"

  "Don't always look at others." Ci Ling Gu Hong's fingers lightly touched her eyes, feeling the slight tremble of her eyelashes, and the faint itch on his fingertips. Being ignored by these eyes made him feel uncomfortable.

  Tang Nian felt the movement of his fingers, and in the first second, she thought that his underlying meaning was 'don't always look at others, or else dig out your own eyes'. Don't blame her for having dark thoughts, she used to live like this, if one word or action didn't meet the old monster's requirements, she would receive corresponding punishment.

  "Good." Tang Nian nodded immediately and asked: "What about you?"

  Cui Ling's fingers paused for a moment, her eyes wandered slightly, but she quickly replied: "Okay."

  "Oh." Tang Nian looked at him.

  Zhu Miao's mouth twitched and trembled. Master, I've never seen you have such a strong possessive desire for anyone before. Not even giving others a glance? And when did I become 'someone else'?!

  Of course, Zhu Miao Jie would never say such things in her heart. She beckoned the servant to clear the bowls and plates from the table, then said to the two people in front of her: "Master, mistress, I'll take my leave first."

  The lonely goose on the mountain peak bowed its head, Zhumiao Waterfall turned around and left, her face suddenly twisted in a mixture of anger and smile. Master Zhuang, after all, I have been serving you for over ten years, don't think I couldn't see that you wanted me to leave from your eyes.

  Zhu Miao jumped away, and Si Ling Gu Hong immediately picked up Tang Nian Nian and stood up to head east.

  Tang Nian was obediently in his arms, without saying or asking anything, but she didn't know that her face had already revealed her doubts. So, Si Ling Gu Yun spoke up to explain: "Taking you home."

  Home?

  Tang Nian's heart skipped a beat, and she nodded, "Oh."

  The lonely goose's footsteps seem light and leisurely, not staining the fine dust, leaving no footprints on the snowy ground. In fact, it is as fast as treading on the wind, with the surrounding scenery rapidly flying by, and the plum blossoms are so dense that they confuse people's eyes.

  Plum blossoms in the snowy field, pavilions and jade palaces in the forest, behind which the snow-covered mountains form a painting. The icy valley river, frosty crystal, silver fish swimming in the icy river like the Milky Way. The south-facing pine trees are lush and green, not withered, with snow and ice accumulating on their branches. The deep valley bridge connects the earth, hiding the universe within, with suitable weather, the scenery of the fields and gardens is hard to describe, the waterwheel rumbling, the clear stream gurgling.

  A chain of machinery, a thick black iron chain as thick as an adult's wrist emerged from the hidden waterfall. Cui Ling Gu Yun reached out with one hand and the chain automatically rolled into his palm. Cui Ling Gu Yun lowered his head and said: "Let's go up."

  Tang Nian raised her head to look up, but she couldn't see the top of the iron chain. The clouds and mist above shrouded it, as if it were in the sky among the clouds.

  "Are you afraid?"

  "What's wrong?" Tang Nian asked in confusion.

  The lonely goose lightly brushed against her cheek and said, "I won't let you fall."

  Tang Nian looked at him as a matter of course, "I know." He wanted to kill her too easily, why bother with this troublesome method.

  Cui Ling's lonely goose, however, relaxed his eyebrows with this remark, and a joyful smile made him look like a big boy. He jumped up, like an immortal riding the wind and treading on air, and it was impossible to see where he was borrowing strength from the iron locks, as agile as that flying swan.

  Tang Nian silently calculated. This person's power was higher than expected, and there was no way to defeat him in a short period of time. So for now, it was better to think about how to attach himself to him, please him, obey him to preserve his life, while occasionally taking advantage of the situation and getting some benefits for free.

  A strong gust of cold wind came suddenly, but before it hit my face, it was blocked by the white sleeves in front of me. Behind me was a warm chest, and the jade silk clothes on my body were light as feathers, yet I didn't feel the slightest bit of cold in this frosty weather, just as warm as ever.

  "Look." Ciling Guhong pointed in a direction.

  Tang Nian's gaze followed his finger, and the peaks that came into view were layered and continuous, with white clouds and mist all below. The azure sky seemed within reach. The linked mountain peaks resembled a certain mythical creature, and as Tang Nian looked along the mountain range, the high peak he was standing on seemed to be the creature's head. From here, looking down, he could see the entire Snow Swan Manor, with its pavilions, courtyards, plum blossoms, pine trees, green or red, pools like jade, and snow and ice blending together. Due to the thin white mist in the sky, the scenery of the manor was constantly changing, as if it were a paradise.

  "This is... Panlong." Tang Nian recognized the kind of divine beast that this ring-shaped mountain range was composed of, and she now stood at the dragon's head, with Xueyuan Mountain Villa surrounded by this Panlong mountain range.

  "Really." Ciling Guhong saw the surprise in her eyes and asked with a slight frown: "Is it beautiful?"

  Tang Nian took a deep breath of the slightly thin air, then looked at Si Ling Gu Yun and sincerely praised from the bottom of her heart, "Your home is beautiful!"

  This was the most beautiful scenery she had ever seen in her dull and blank life.

  The lonely goose's eyes curved into a gentle arc, revealing a warm smile. The sparkling light in his eyes made the sunlight and snow seem dull and colorless by comparison. "Nian Nian, this is our home." Then he asked again, "Nian Nian, does our home look good?"

  Tang Nian looked at his face dazedly, "Very handsome."

  She suddenly found that his face was more beautiful than the scenery, really good-looking.

  Never had anyone asked for her opinion like that before, never had anyone laughed so happily at what she said, laughing so beautifully.

  Never before.

  Digression

  It's midnight!

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