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Chapter 313: A Grand Performance
Chapter 313: A Grand Performance
Unaware that Second Aunt was still alive, that her brother had made a deal with Chu Nan to find Second Aunt, and that the family had endured so much in the decade after the Shang family's annihilation—these thoughts weighed on Meng Qianqian's mind.
The scorching firelight illuminated the faces of the siblings.
Meng Qianqian's appearance had long changed from her previous life, but when she was sad, her eyes and gestures were almost identical to those from her childhood.
Chen Long added some firewood to the brazier.
The chicken leg in Meng Qianqian's hand lost its appeal, and she asked softly, "And then?"
Chen Long replied, "Later, Chu Nan found out about Second Aunt's whereabouts. After learning that Second Aunt had left the General's Mansion, she took the initiative to go to Qianji Pavilion and became a concubine to the Pavilion Master."
Meng Qianqian's fingers holding the chicken leg turned slightly pale. "Second Aunt must not have gone willingly."
Second Aunt's body was nowhere to be found. The Loulan people and Qianji Pavilion would eventually discover her, and with her advanced pregnancy, hiding would be difficult. Going to Qianji Pavilion was the best choice at the time.
Chen Long didn't criticize Second Aunt's decision but objectively stated the facts one after another, "After arriving at Qianji Pavilion, Second Aunt drove a wedge between Qianji Pavilion and the Loulan people, creating a rift between them. Taking advantage of the Loulan people's plan to raid Qianji Pavilion for military books, Second Aunt poisoned the Pavilion Master's son and blinded one of his eyes. She then escaped from Qianji Pavilion with the child."
Meng Qianqian's heart ached deeply.
Second Aunt was the gentlest among the aunts and the only one who didn't know martial arts.
Second Uncle once said, "My older brother always gets beaten by his wife. I want to find a wife who won't beat me!"
And so he found a shy and timid lady from a noble family.
But this gentle woman, who even spoke softly, had endured unimaginable despair and indignation, leading to her humiliating and burdensome decision.
Second Aunt was the purest woman in the world.
She was the pride of the General's Mansion.
Meng Qianqian choked up and asked, "Is my Second Aunt... still alive?"
Chen Long said, "To entice the Pavilion Master of Qianji Pavilion to drink the poison, she drank it herself, but she didn't expect the Pavilion Master's cultivation to be so profound that he survived, and only the young master of Qianji Pavilion died from the poison."
Meng Qianqian closed her eyes, and large tears fell to the ground.
Chen Long recalled, "Seven years ago, Chu Nan found out about the child's whereabouts. He was going to look for her, but unfortunately, the Chu family encountered trouble, and Chu Nan died, so the trail went cold. A year ago, Chancellor Xun somehow discovered my background and learned that I had been searching for the last bloodline of the Shang family. So, he made a deal with me."
Meng Qianqian wiped her tears. "You became his adopted son, and he helped you find someone."
Chen Long stared blankly and said, "As long as I can find the Shang family's bloodline, it doesn't matter who I pledge my loyalty to. Even if I have to acknowledge a thief as my father, it's fine. I was already a sinner, destined for the Eighteenth Layer of Hell, so what's one more sin?"
"Brother!"
Meng Qianqian looked at him firmly, "What happened to the family has nothing to do with you. You didn't bring the Loulan people here. Don't take the blame upon yourself! Whether you were there or not, the Loulan King would not have spared the General's Mansion. They wanted to reclaim Loulan and kill Father. As for Qianji Pavilion, it has nothing to do with you either."
Qianji Pavilion... there was a crucial gap in her memory.
But tonight, she had forced herself to recall too much, and her head was spinning.
"What's wrong?"
Chen Long noticed Meng Qianqian's unusual state. Her entire face was pale, and cold sweat kept forming on her forehead.
Meng Qianqian shook her head. "It's nothing, just a slight headache. I'll feel better after resting for a while. Continue."
Chen Long gave her a deep look and stopped in time, "In short, the Chancellor told me he had found Second Aunt's child.
Meng Qianqian understood that Celestial Dragon would feel discomfort when recalling his memories.
She forced a smile and said, "There's more to it than that. You're not one to easily trust others, unless Chancellor Xun provided you with irrefutable evidence."
Celestial Dragon sighed and took out a jade pendant from his embrace.
Meng Qianqian took it and examined it, "This is the gift Second Uncle gave to Second Aunt for their wedding. Second Aunt never parts with it. I loved it when I was little, and every time I went to her room, I would touch it."
"He's waking up."
Celestial Dragon suddenly spoke.
Meng Qianqian followed Celestial Dragon's gaze towards Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, revealing a hint of pain.
After about five or six breaths, he slowly regained consciousness.
Meng Qianqian returned the jade pendant to Celestial Dragon.
Celestial Dragon hesitated, as if wanting to refuse, but in the end, he took the pendant back into his embrace.
Lu Yuan pressed his eyebrows and sat up.
The firelight was a bit dazzling, and he closed his eyes for a while before adjusting to the light in the small thatched hut.
"How do you feel?"
Meng Qianqian hurriedly sat beside him and gently pressed his right arm, "Brother, your arm is reattached, does it still hurt?"
Celestial Dragon looked at the empty small stool beside him, and his expression turned a bit unpleasant.
Lu Yuan moved his right arm, first examining Meng Qianqian up and down, seeing that she was fine, and then glanced coldly at Celestial Dragon, "Hmph."
Meng Qianqian blinked, "Husband, before you fainted, did you hear anything?"
Lu Yuan asked curiously, "Who is Shang Xin's Xiaojiu?"
Meng Qianqian's eyes spun, "Shang... Xin's Xiaojiu."
Her original name was Shang Jiu, and only her family called her Shang Xiaojiu.
After being adopted by Chu Wang, to prevent her enemies from finding her, Chu Wang gave her a new name, Chu Feiyan, completely different from her past life.
It was only because she truly died in her previous life that even if she used her childhood name, her enemies wouldn't suspect that she had reincarnated.
But here, with Lu Yuan, it was a bit troublesome.
Meng Qianqian's expression was filled with concern and frustration, racking her brains to figure out how to smooth over this name issue, but Lu Yuan didn't press for further details.
He shifted his gaze towards Celestial Dragon, who was roasting the remaining half of a chicken, "If you didn't kill me today, how will you explain yourself to Chancellor Xun when you return?"
Celestial Dragon remained silent.
Lu Yuan said, "If you haven't decided, I have a suggestion."
As he spoke, he gestured for Celestial Dragon to pass him the chicken.
Celestial Dragon thought he was hungry and gave him the roasted chicken.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yuan took the chicken and handed it to Meng Qianqian, also taking the cold chicken leg from her hand.
Meng Qianqian was feeling a bit guilty, so she quickly flattered him, "Thank you, Husband, you're so kind!"
Even Celestial Dragon was surprised! He was the one who roasted the chicken!
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, "Borrowing flowers to offer the Buddha, haven't you seen that before?"
Celestial Dragon couldn't argue and fell silent.
Meng Qianqian hugged the roasted chicken and took a bite, "Husband, what's your plan? Tell me."
Celestial Dragon noticed that Meng Qianqian's emotions had stabilized, and although tears still hung on her face, the sadness in her eyes had been replaced by a hint of cleverness.
When one has something to look forward to, they won't dwell on the pain of the past.
Lu Yuan knew how to quickly take away her inner pain.
"Celestial Dragon, since Chancellor Xun wants my life, you might as well take my head to him."
The roasted chicken in Meng Qianqian's mouth suddenly lost its flavor, "What do you mean?"
Lu Yuan hooked his lips, "It means finding Luo San and putting on a grand show for our adoptive father."
The last day of the month, it's time to clear out all the tickets.
(End of Chapter)
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