Xu Chang'an studied the writings of this world in the library on the island. Then, to provide a pastime for Yun Qian who was often idle, and to practice his own calligraphy, he put those stories from his mind into writing.
Among these stories are, but not limited to, Wuxia and Xianxia.
Chi Lian Fairy?
Li Mochou?
Yun Qian gently cradled Xu Chang'an's head from behind. Her tone was very gentle, her fingers warm, but Xu Chang'an always felt there was a sword hanging over his head.
"Miss..." Xu Chang'an said carefully, "Li Mochou isn't considered the heroine, right?"
The Little Dragon Girl is the heroine.
"I really like her, why not?" Yun Qian's fingers lightly skimmed over Xu Chang'an's ear line, she pondered and then said, "Don't you think Chi Lian Fairy is somewhat similar to me?"
"How are they similar." Xu Chang'an immediately refuted.
"She couldn't bear the calm life of the Ancient Tomb Sect and left; I also got bored on the island and came out for a walk." Yun Qian slowly said, "Chi Lian Fairy fell in love with Young Master Lu, to be together with Lu Zhanyuan... I also have you."
"Miss, I'm definitely not Lu Zhanyuan." Xu Chang'an blinked, "However, Miss and Chi Lian Fairy do indeed have one thing in common."
"What is it?" Yun Qian tilted her head, "Heartless and cruel?"
"It's being exceedingly beautiful." Xu Chang'an helplessly leaned back, his slightly damp hair resting on Yun Qian's clothes. He raised his head to look at Yun Qian's delicate features, a hint of infatuation crossed his eyes, but quickly returned to clarity.
"Beauty..." Yun Qian touched her own face. She said, "What if I'm not good-looking?"
"Then you're still my Miss." Xu Chang'an recalled when he first arrived on the island, Yun Qian looked exactly as she does now, but with his adult thoughts at the time, he wasn't infatuated with her appearance.
Beauty can add points, but it's certainly not a decisive factor.
"..." Xu Chang'an sighed.
It turns out it's really him making Yun Qian become jealous, or accurately, the problem lies within the novels he's documented... it's the behavior of those heroines that enlightened Yun Qian.
"Miss, I remember you weren't interested in these books previously, how come you're starting to read them now?" Xu Chang'an was somewhat curious.
The books lay idle on the island for many years; Yun Qian didn't even glance at them back then.
"When you're not home, idleness is still idleness." Yun Qian stated truthfully.
"..." Xu Chang'an sighed.
This sentence translates to, previously she had him accompanying her, so she didn't need books to pass the time. Now she feels lonely, hence she started reading.
"I take full responsibility." Xu Chang'an thought, this kind of life separated into two places will soon come to an end.
He sat up a bit.
Yun Qian previously rarely had things she liked, but she just said she liked Li Mochou... This suddenly piqued Xu Chang'an's interest. He asked, "Miss, which characters from the books do you like?"
"Me?" Yun Qian contemplated while helping Xu Chang'an wash his hair, and then said, "Chi Lian Fairy, Huang Rong, Zhou Zhiruo, Lady Yao Yue, Jiang Yuyan... let's add Ren Yingying for now... I've read just these for now."
Goodness gracious.
Yun Qian mentioned these characters, almost all are strongly jealous and decisively ruthless women.
Xu Chang'an raised his head, only to feel the "danger" on his head was already dripping blood downwards.
Is this reminding him of something?
"If I were to take a concubine in the future, Miss... would you also, like Chi Lian Fairy, annihilate my entire family?" Xu Chang'an couldn't help but ask.
Listening to Xu Chang'an's words, Yun Qian's fingers paused, and she said, "No, if it's a girl I also like."
"I thought Miss would say yes." Xu Chang'an showed a smile, "It seems, Miss hasn't learned those women's ruthlessness."
"I am your wife; annihilating your entire family... won't I have to hang myself?" Yun Qian's eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at the sky gradually darkening outside the window.
Annihilating an entire family might not happen, but as long as everyone else is dead, everything can naturally restart.
Xu Chang'an turned around and saw Yun Qian's slightly conflicted expression, deeply sensing how adorable a jealous girl could be.
There's no other way; Yun Qian usually being too composed, now adopting a little girl-like jealous manner, instead makes Xu Chang'an feel how much his wife cares about him.
Thanks to Fairy Li Mochou, thanks to hardworking Huang Rong.
Xu Chang'an laughed heartily, and in Yun Qian's stunned gaze, suddenly stood up, walked out of the bath barrel, and picked her up, carrying her back to the room.
"What are you doing?" Yun Qian lay on the bedding, calmly looking at Xu Chang'an who was only wrapped in a bath towel, and said, "It's not night yet."
"Miss, change into some clothes." Xu Chang'an turned to the wardrobe and took out a floral jacket embroidered with mink fur, placing it on the pillow of the double bed.
"Why, you don't like what I'm wearing?" Yun Qian felt Xu Chang'an had clearly been enjoying the view just now, his heartbeat was very fast.
"Like it, very much. But it's cold, don't catch a cold." Xu Chang'an shook his head, Yun Qian had a fragile constitution; back on the island, she often got sick from the sea breeze.
"Understood." Yun Qian nodded, then under Xu Chang'an's service, changed into the jacket, while Xu Chang'an used Spiritual Qi to remove water droplets, changing into casual home wear.
Looking at Yun Qian who appeared a bit clumsy in her slightly bloated outfit, he couldn't help but laugh.
Indeed, no matter how beautiful a woman is, wearing such a red-green floral jacket makes her look somewhat foolish.
"..." Yun Qian watched Xu Chang'an's smile stretch from his brow to the corners of his eyes, and thought perhaps she should change into something else?
"I'll go cook." Xu Chang'an didn't give Yun Qian a chance to speak, expertly darted into the kitchen.
Yun Qian wanted dumplings for dinner; although a bit troublesome to make, right now unlike back on the island when he had to prepare in advance, with Spiritual Power at his disposal, everything became simple.
On his return home yesterday, he anticipated Yun Qian might ask for dumplings, so he had prepared meat jelly, fermented dough, etc. in advance.
He lit the fire, Xu Chang'an started preparing dinner.
Outside the door.
Yun Qian watched intently as Xu Chang'an skillfully chopped scallions, prepared meat jelly, and blended sauces.
Seeing Yun Qian standing outside in a daze, Xu Chang'an felt quite helpless, looked up and said, "Want to help me?"
"Mm."
Yun Qian responded as she lowered her head, looking at her clean hands.
"Next time." Xu Chang'an blinked, "It's late today, if you're hungry, there are candied fruits I bought earlier on the table."
"Oh."
Yun Qian returned to the hall, lit the lamps, and took a green plum into her mouth.
She felt that at home, she couldn't really assist Xu Chang'an, instead might bring him trouble... This was entirely different from those virtuous wives depicted in books.
Hmm?
Yun Qian raised her head.
"..."
At the Flower Moon Building, Zhu Pingniang suddenly pushed open the window, staring outside intently.
Above the clouds.
A withered and thin, face lined with numerous Dao Patterns, man exuding a pitch-black ominous aura was standing in the sky above Beisang City.