The night was boundless.
Ye Lingling had already removed her veil.
Her delicate, porcelain-like face, under the light, seemed to glow faintly.
Sitting at the table, she repeatedly examined the letter from Qian Ren Jue.
She sorted out the words that could be read.
Beneath the dense ink:
"When the jade pendant was handed over, Miss Ye was still young."
"The engagement has no binding force. Jue respects Miss Ye's choice and will not entangle her."
Ye Lingling blinked, her gaze calm.
Between the lines, it revealed—
Qian Ren Jue should be a good person.
But she would not consider this marriage.
Or rather, she would not consider anything of this sort.
At the very least—
She didn't want to consider it for now.
Ye Lingling was well aware that it was she who buried Ye Renxin.
If she had a child, Ye Qinshui's life would also enter a countdown.
Folding Qian Ren Jue's letter neatly,
Ye Lingling looked at the red brocade box beside her elbow, her blue apricot-shaped eyes full of curiosity.
Click!The brocade box opened.
Golden light spilled out, slightly hazy, with the strong scent of tulips diffusing around.
Inside was a golden pill, embedded within.
On the lid was written:Qiluo Golden Pill. Take it to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, the radiance of the sun and moon.
"Qiluo Golden Pill…?"
Ye Lingling's eyes gleamed strangely. The golden pill radiated a precious light,
like a gemstone.
Yet its seemingly ethereal effect made Ye Lingling frown slightly.
After pondering for a moment,
Ye Lingling closed the box and put it, along with Qian Ren Jue's letter, safely away.
No matter what—
The Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul needed to be continued.
Ye Lingling was clear: when the time came, Ye Renxin's choice
would still be her first choice.
She would try to accept it—
if Qian Ren Jue did not mind, and if she herself was older then.
Her mind was filled with countless thoughts.
Ye Lingling spread out paper, picked up a pen, and slowly wrote down what she felt.
"Grandpa said that Your Highness is the one who will accompany and protect me for the rest of my life."
"Lingling is honored that Your Highness has not broken the promise."
"Quietly waiting, at first meeting, did not feel presumptuous."
"No ill feelings."
"Regarding marriage, Lingling…"
Just a few sentences.
Ye Lingling's hand suddenly stopped moving.
Looking at the content made her think of her age.
Ye Lingling felt a bit embarrassed; her pretty cheeks flushed.
At nine years old, talking about marriage seemed a bit too much.
Qian Ren Jue had not expressed any intention of accepting the engagement.
Her own actions seemed somewhat rash.
After thinking a bit,
Ye Lingling drew a long line through the words and crossed them out.
Just as she was about to take a new sheet of paper,
she suddenly remembered Qian Ren Jue's instructions in the letter. Ye Lingling frowned,
sitting alone, facing the letter.
For the moment, Ye Lingling seemed to have dropped her solitary protective colors.
Her eyes carried a hint of revenge,
as if sulking, she picked up the pen and continued writing.
In the window, illuminated by the lamp, a plump, elegant shadow appeared faintly.
Ye Qinshui was pressing her body against the window.
Through the gap,
she was watching her daughter's actions.
"Dad, it seems you've found yourself a good grandson-in-law."
Ye Qinshui murmured softly.
Her eyes were slightly red, smiling, pleased with the subtle change in Ye Lingling.
…
In the morning.
Ye Lingling raised her eyes to the large red lanterns hanging under the eaves.
Her slender jade fingers held the letter.
Finally, she understood the mindset of Qian Ren Jue, the Holy Son of the Martial Soul Hall, while writing the letter.
After hesitating for a moment,
Ye Lingling still had the servant bring a ladder, and she personally placed the letter inside.
Ye Qinshui watched from behind the pillar.
Suppressing her curiosity to peek inside, she quietly stepped away to prepare food.
It was rare that her daughter would "play" with a boy.
She decided not to get involved.
…
"Lingling!"
At Tian Dou Royal Academy.
Dugu Yan happily waved at Ye Lingling and ran quickly toward her.
Her speed was even faster than usual.
After taking the Dragon Spirit Pill, Dugu Yan was now very close to level thirty.
Dugu Bo had already gone to the Star Dou Forest with Cì Tún.
Thus, her pale green eyes were full of joy.
"Yan Zi."
Lowering her brows while walking, Ye Lingling heard the familiar voice.
Drawing her attention away from the letter on the lantern,
she raised her eyes toward Dugu Yan.
As the two girls approached and met each other's gaze, their eyes slightly froze at the same time.
Both noticed some change in the other,
yet neither understood why.
Dugu Yan stared at the apricot-shaped eyes beneath the blue fringe above the veil.
Puzzled, she asked:"Lingling, why do you look like you have something on your mind?"
"Just a small matter."
Ye Lingling shook her head.
Seeing Dugu Yan, she remembered—she should ask about the relationship between Qian Ren Jue, Yan Zi, and him.
But… somehow it felt inappropriate.
"That's good. If there's anything, Lingling, just tell me."
Dugu Yan's confidence grew.
From now on, she was not only the servant of Your Highness, but also the granddaughter of a Title Douluo.
In the Tian Dou Empire,
there was nothing a Title Douluo could not solve.
"I will."
Ye Lingling looked at Dugu Yan, holding her arm, feeling a little strange.
…
Not long after Ye Lingling left,
a graceful shadow appeared in front of the door.
Ye Qinshui was standing on the ladder, reaching into the lantern with her delicate hand.
Acting like a thief in her own house.
Watching in all directions, listening carefully.
She could not resist her curiosity.
"Eh? What's going on? I clearly saw Lingling put it in…"
Ye Qinshui frowned.
On the upper step, her entire head was inside the large red lantern.
The lantern rotated.
Ye Qinshui's muffled, aggrieved voice sounded:
"This damn girl… even her mother has to guard against her!"
"Hiss! My hair got stuck… luckily there's no fire inside."
"…"
The hidden She Mao remained silent.
Watching the head with the lantern slowly descend,
then gradually vanish.
…
Before long,
Ye Lingling's letter arrived at the Crown Prince's residence.
"Miss, the item has been retrieved."
In the spacious secret chamber,
She Mao respectfully presented the letter.
"Good."
With that,
the sacred light in the chamber receded.
Qian Ren Xue put away her holy sword and withdrew her Martial Soul attachment.
The goose-yellow palace attire made her look graceful and upright.
Impatiently, she took the thin paper.
Opening it,
she only glanced briefly, and the urgency and enthusiasm on Qian Ren Xue's face diminished greatly.
She couldn't help but curl her lips.
"This woman… truly is so uninteresting."
In the letter, a few thick "earthworm-like" lines covered the initial content,
making it completely unreadable.
Nothing amusing could be seen.
Ye Lingling did not want Qian Ren Jue to see words that seemed like a declaration of affection.
That was not her intention.
"Respectfully received your letter. Sorry for the late reply."
"At the meeting that day, Lingling did not feel it was presumptuous."
"The jade pendant was first kept by Your Highness; even if it is to be returned to Lingling, Your Highness will personally return it."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. May Your Highness always be strong!"
"Signed: Ye Lingling, Ye Family, Nine-Heart Begonia."
Wishing everyone a pleasant life!
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