Chapter 36: Lian Xi

Yanjiu night was in a great mood, but little did she know that bad luck would strike before any good fortune could arrive. As she was heading down the mountain, she heard news of the explosion at Jianlu. A few young individuals with dirty faces came running towards Yanjiu night, crying for help. It turned out that the second oldest sibling didn't make it out in time and was trapped inside Jianlu. Although he wasn't seriously injured and still had some energy left, having an extra person could speed up his rescue. Yanjiu night could only help with a mixture of tears and laughter.
When it was almost midnight and nightfall replaced the orange glow of the setting sun with the cold light of the crescent moon, the autumn breeze, though gentle, carried a chill.
A seemingly ordinary carriage stopped by the roadside, with two chestnut-colored horses leisurely grazing. A beautiful child with almond eyes ran over to help carry things, while a woman sat by, embroidering on the hem of her dress. She heard the commotion and glanced back, her lips still curved in that enigmatic arc. She showed no signs of impatience, but Yan Yuye knew that Lian Xi wouldn't let her off easily.
Sure enough, Lianxiang spoke in a genuine tone: "I didn't expect you, Master, to have such speed. I thought everyone who compares themselves to you moves as slowly as a tortoise."
She stuck the needle on the hem of her clothes, completing an unfinished stroke, with a white background and emerald colors, depicting a half-blooming rhododendron with light purple silk thread. Her craftsmanship can rival that of the palace embroiderers, but her mouth is as sharp as a needle, always targeting your vulnerabilities and poking at them. Even if it hurts, there's no way to resist. If you try to fight back, you can only end up facing the needle.
Yan Jiuye has been verbally abused by Lian Xi since childhood. In her younger years, she used to wonder if she had lost her tongue in her past life and that's why the underworld compensated her by making her so lacking in eloquence in this life. Now she's used to it, but it's been a while since they last met, and she still randomly misses her lectures.
Of course, when it comes to lacking tact, the two of them are quite similar. Yanjiuyue even has the audacity to say that she was led astray by Liemou, which caused Fuhai to gain a bad reputation in the martial arts world.
Yan Jiuye said, "I traveled so many places before returning to Luohuang Peak, but this girl didn't go around in circles. She found it so quickly. I was wondering. It turns out you led her here."
With a glance, Lian Xi Bai said, "If I had such divine power to know when and where you are, it would be really convenient."
Yan Jiu Ye suddenly realized and pulled the child, scolding, "You little brat, I brought you along so you can pass messages? Be careful or I'll send you away."
连皌哼笑：“他都家破人亡了，早没了去处。”
From being a wealthy young master to being destitute and becoming someone else's follower, the child, who is not even ten years old, does not seem uncomfortable at all. Instead, with beautiful almond eyes and a face of innocence, Yanjiu couldn't help but playfully tease him, saying, "You were obedient when you were with me, but as soon as you turned around, you went to betray me. I might as well change your name from 'Lu Li' to 'Lu Feng' or 'Lu Betrayer'."
Lu Li glanced at Yan Jiuye and couldn't help but pout. He hugged her and said, "Miss gave me everything."
Now he couldn't see any gloomy expression on Yan Jiuye's face anymore. He appeared cheerful, but deep down, he had a sinister plan. He was cunning and could deceive young girls in a few more years. He had the looks for it.
It can only be said that it is worthy of being surnamed Lu, perhaps born with a destiny with Lu Qing. Yan Jiuye has also thought about sending him to Qingcheng to live, Lu Qing would definitely treat him as a son. With Lu Qing's temperament, he would definitely raise him as a pampered young master. If he learns martial arts, there will be another arrogant person in the martial arts world in ten years.
After putting away the few pieces of luggage, Yan Jiuye walked back to see the flowers embroidered by Lian Xiuxiu. He asked, "You're wearing a white dress this time, with an unfinished blooming rhododendron embroidered on it. Did someone give you a hard time in collecting the debt, making you upset?"
Whenever Lian Xi gets upset, she loves doing embroidery and expressing her dissatisfaction through different colors and patterns. Yan Jiu Ye has already figured it out.
Lian Xi softly said, "How can debt collectors expect to be treated well? I have finished what the master ordered, but time was tight and I rushed through things. It didn't turn out perfectly in my heart, so I am unsatisfied."
She sighed as she touched the newly embroidered cuckoo and said, "I don't even have time to change into festive colors because whenever I'm not paying attention, you want to run away again. The country of Yue is so big, it would take forever to find you wandering around, and by the time I find you, it will be cold again, and you will get sick when you go back up north. It's the same every year, why bother?"
Yan Jiuye said, "But I've always said, when it's time for me to go back, I'll naturally go back. You two have been watching me every day, and now you even brought this kid with you. It's exhausting for me. There are so many places like Yueguo that can make people linger and not want to leave, but you guys don't even want to take a look."
Lian Xi said, "I know in Jinling, there is an invaluable fragrant powder outfit, Qingcheng has good wine, in the old Su City at this time, the reed flowers are like snow, and in Nanhang, the soft Wu Ning speech is mesmerizing. I usually visit these places every year if I have time, but Shu Nuo is different. You shouldn't worry about leaving her alone outside. If she encounters any trouble, be careful that you will regret it. I won't be responsible then."
The young maid, Shu Na, has never spoken since birth. She is mute.
Yan Jiuya reaches out to touch Shu Na's head, looking into her consistently clear eyes, and sighs, "She just has a narrow perspective and never bothers to explore the wonders of the world. She might really become a fool."
Lulili also wanted to touch Yaojiu's head, and received a light but firm thump on his head.
Lian Qi didn't express his opinion, but he understood what was said. He shook his little head and looked at Yaojiu with big eyes, like a mirror that reflects the goodness of the world, but also knows that some people have wicked hearts.
Yan Jiunight laughed and stretched out his devilish claw to mess up her double buns. He sent her to the Shen family's Linzhuang for treatment, and then it had been a long time since he deliberately wanted her to spend more time in the Jiangnan region.
As Fengchen said, this endless night sky is not pitch black or lost because of a bright moon. This moon is not bright enough, only a little sparse.
"Then let's set off, it's already the late autumn, we must hurry back before the new year, otherwise the old master may really not let you in." After speaking, Lianxi covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "There's one more thing to ask the master, how should we arrange this boy, Lu?"
Luli naturally wanted to follow Yanjiuya, but she can't. She has been away for almost a year, just having fun, and suddenly bringing a child back... Yanjiuya doesn't want to think about how the family will react.
"Shu Nuo is following me, of course he has arranged for you to come with us." Yan Jiuye lifted Lu Li onto the carriage and sighed, "We'll settle the score after autumn, I'm afraid I won't have a chance to come out again once I leave."