He smiled gently and said, 'The martial world is full of dangers.'
"Really…" Cai Qing asked with disbelief, still feeling waves of self-reproach.
"Sister Cai Qing, what the young madam said is true. You couldn't have stopped this matter anyway, so you don't need to blame yourself. Besides, you did very well. Didn't you single-handedly hold back the Western Liang princess for a long time just now? If it weren't for you, she would have barged straight into our courtyard."
Chu Qing also tried to comfort Cai Qing, but only said pleasant words. This indeed made Cai Qing feel much better, and her guilt lessened somewhat.
A smile gradually spread across her lips. "If that's the case, I feel much more at ease. Young madam, rest assured, I will absolutely not let them disturb you again. Anyone you don't want to see, I will stop them even if it costs me my life."
Cai Qing patted her chest and promised, looking utterly determined, which completely amused Feng Jin.
"Alright, with you blocking them outside, wouldn't you be pushed over with just one shove? I don't dare let you go. You're better off staying inside and playing with your embroidery needle."
"Young madam…" Teased, Cai Qing pouted, her tone a little shy.
Feng Jin stretched and then yawned. Suddenly, a wave of sleepiness washed over her. "I need to go back and catch up on sleep. You two go check on Da Bao and Er Bao later, and be sure not to forget that the old master's people will take them away."
If they were taken away again, it would be difficult to bring them back. She was already regretting agreeing to the old master's request for the two children to visit him every evening. Look how spoiled they had become in such a short time.
This time, she was determined. For the sake of the children, she had no choice but to offend Old Master Ling.
It would be much better to discipline them after they had been thoroughly spoiled, rather than bringing them back and teaching them.
"Yes, young madam!" The two replied in unison.
Feng Jin reiterated a couple more instructions, then finally felt relieved and walked back inside to continue her nap.
...
"Why did you rush me out like this? I wanted to say a few more words to the young madam. We get along so well…"
Murong Jin Yun playfully glared at Gu Bei Chen with her charming eyes. Before she could finish speaking, Gu Bei Chen had pulled her out without explanation.
She couldn't reveal her martial arts skills at the moment, so she could only follow behind him as they walked out. She didn't even try to break free. It wasn't until they were out of the mansion that she began to ask Gu Bei Chen why he had done this.
Gu Bei Chen's eyes darted around, his mind racing. A reason soon surfaced in his mind. "I was worried about you. You have no idea how wicked Feng Jin is. She has countless wicked schemes. I've suffered losses at her hands more than once. I was worried about you, that's why I hurriedly brought you out."
"I can't believe you've suffered losses at the hands of a girl. That's truly unexpected!" Murong Jin Yun covered her mouth and chuckled.
Realizing that Murong Jin Yun had believed his words, Gu Bei Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He maintained his usual demeanor, showing no flaws whatsoever.
"Yes, that Feng Jin is simply the bane of my life. I've suffered losses at her hands many times. She's not like a woman at all. Her schemes are indescribable. She tries every way to plot against me. You should stay away from her in the future. I'm worried you'll suffer losses."
Gu Bei Chen held Murong Jin Yun's hand, his eyes full of tender affection. For a moment, even he couldn't distinguish his feelings for Murong Jin Yun, or whether the devotion he displayed was genuine or feigned.
Blushing at his gaze, Murong Jin Yun's fair skin was flushed. She quickly withdrew her hand and turned away. "I am the princess of Western Liang. Even if she considers my status, she wouldn't do anything to me…"
"However… now that you've said that, I actually want to have a good chat with Young Madam Ling. I want to ask her how she schemes against you, so I can learn from her. That way, I can better keep you firmly by my side."
"You don't need to learn anything, because you've already firmly kept me by your side. I haven't seen you for days, and I haven't been able to eat or sleep. The imperial physician said… I'm showing signs of lovesickness…"
Gu Bei Chen pulled Murong Jin Yun into his embrace. His sweet words flowed out as if they had been rehearsed, readily spoken and poetic.
Murong Jin Yun leaned gently against his chest, listening to the steady, powerful beat of his heart. The memories of her time with Gu Bei Chen played out in her mind.
However, her father's admonitions also surfaced, and the two conflicting thoughts warred within her. For a moment, she couldn't make a decision. She had to forcibly suppress these thoughts, control herself from dwelling on them, and only then did her mind find a brief moment of peace.
"What's wrong? Your face is so pale. Are you feeling unwell?"
Gu Bei Chen noticed Murong Jin Yun's extremely pale complexion and anxiously inquired with concern.
Murong Jin Yun forced a slightly bitter smile and shook her head. "I'm fine… Perhaps it's because I've been practicing the wedding ceremony process for the past few days and haven't rested well. I'm just too tired."
"Didn't I tell you long ago that you need to rest well? Everything is in my hands. You don't need to worry too much. I will arrange everything."
"I still don't know… This is a joyous occasion for both of us. I naturally want to review everything myself. Only when everything is arranged can I feel at ease. Soon, I will marry you and become your bride. No matter how tired I am, I am happy."
Gu Bei Chen listened quietly to Murong Jin Yun's words, a slightly bitter smile playing on his lips.
He didn't say anything more. He simply took Murong Jin Yun's hand and said calmly, "Let's go back."
With that, he pulled Murong Jin Yun's hand and walked forward. His heart was filled with mixed emotions as he forcefully suppressed the urge to rush forward and question Murong Jin Yun.
Murong Jin Yun's heart was also filled with complex emotions. She didn't know what choice she should make next.