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Chapter 447: The Truth Revealed
Chapter 447: The Truth Revealed
She thought it would be difficult to say these words, but when the moment came to reveal his identity, he suddenly felt a great relief.
It wasn't as hard as he imagined.
He had overcomplicated the situation, thinking that to her, he was just a forgotten passerby from the past, and they had long forgotten each other in the world of the martial arts.
But when she confronted him with the mask and called out the name Ah Yan, all his hesitation vanished.
Liu Qingyun stared at him in astonishment.
This man was as cunning as a fox, with a devious mind.
She had just mentioned that the mask belonged to Ah Yan, and he immediately claimed to be Ah Yan himself.
Could it be that he was deceiving her?
But what about the name 'Xiao Bai'?
She hadn't mentioned the name she used when traveling in the martial world.
She composed herself and asked solemnly, "What do you call me?"
Lu Zhaoyan met her gaze honestly, "Xiao Bai, Bai from Bai Liu."
"My name is Bai Liu, and what's yours?"
"Alright, you can't even speak properly. Calling me Miss Bai repeatedly is so troublesome. Just call me Xiao Bai from now on!"
Her father called her Bai Xiao Pang, her mother addressed her by her full name, Liu Qingyun, and her older brother and sister-in-law called her Sister or Zheng'er.
There was no one else in the world who called her Xiao Bai.
"Are you really... Ah Yan?"
She sought confirmation from Lu Zhaoyan once again, without a hint of doubt.
Lu Zhaoyan spread his left hand, revealing a scar on his palm.
Their first meeting was at a post station in Miaojiang, where a passing merchant caravan happened to be resting. The station was full, so everyone set up camp outside, lit a fire, and roasted meat, creating a lively atmosphere.
When Liu Qingyun saw others roasting meat, she decided to do the same, but accidentally burned Lu Zhaoyan, who was standing nearby.
Feeling guilty about the incident, and seeing that he was often bullied as a mute, she patted her chest and promised to protect him from then on.
Liu Qingyun widened her eyes, staring at the scar on his palm. After all these years, the scar remained, indicating the severity of the burn she had inflicted on him.
"You really are Ah Yan. You truly are Ah Yan..."
Liu Qingyun raised her head, gazing into his eyes with disbelief, and exclaimed, "You're not mute, and your face isn't disfigured... You're indeed from the Prince of Qin's Manor... You're the Crown Prince of Liang..."
With each sentence, her astonishment grew.
Lu Zhaoyan opened his mouth, "I didn't intend to hide it from you, I..."
"You're amazing!"
Liu Qingyun slapped his arm with her palm.
Lu Zhaoyan gasped, taken aback by the force, "Your mighty Vajra Palm... seems even more powerful than before..."
Liu Qingyun cleared her throat and casually rubbed his arm.
Then, it hurt even more.
Liu Qingyun clapped her hands and said nonchalantly, "I thought you were just a pathetic mute and poor fellow, but you're so formidable. I never expected you to be the Crown Prince of Liang! It seems I don't have to worry about you anymore."
Lu Zhaoyan asked, "You're not angry that I hid this from you?"
Liu Qingyun waved her hand, "When you're away from home, your identity is your own choice. Besides, you're not mute, so I'm happy for you. Why would I be angry?"
Lu Zhaoyan realized that she truly wasn't angry.
Others might be furious at his deception, but she was delighted that he had a healthy body.
Or perhaps she wasn't entirely unbothered, but compared to what he had gained, the lie became insignificant.
She was like the morning sun, bright and cheerful.
He was curious about what kind of parents could raise such a daughter with such a clear and positive mindset.
"Shall we sit and chat?"
Lu Zhaoyan suggested softly.
They sat down at the table.
The falcon, seeing that both parties seemed to have called a truce and entered into peace talks, changed its strategy. It foolishly flew back and carried away the half-eaten flower chicken.
Liu Qingyun spoke seriously, "I wonder where this falcon came from."
Lu Zhaoyan couldn't help but chuckle, "Hmm."
Liu Qingyun examined him from head to toe, and exclaimed in surprise, "I never expected you to have such a background."
It had been a long time since she had spoken to someone like this. It felt like going back to the past when she wasn't anyone's mother, not the Miaojiang Princess, but just a wandering swordswoman seeking justice.
Liu Qingyun asked, "Did you recognize me earlier? How did you know it was me? I had changed my appearance back then."
Lu Zhaoyan cut straight to the point, "You mean that fake beard that even a blind man could see through?"
Liu Qingyun: ... Knowing but not revealing.
"No, no, I was sitting in the carriage, you didn't see my face."
"Your voice."
Lu Zhaoyan explained.
"Ah."
Liu Qingyun suddenly understood.
Having grown accustomed to his writing, the sudden sound of his voice made her ears itch, as if something was different from when he was writing.
Liu Qingyun got back to the topic, "Did you also recognize Ah Yuan? He looks like me!"
Lu Zhaoyan couldn't bear to tell her that her son had sold her out.
Liu Qingyun said, "No wonder the little girl said you treated Ah Yuan differently."
Lu Zhaoyan asked, "Who is the little girl?"
Liu Qingyun replied, "My daughter-in-law."
Lu Zhaoyan inquired, "Is she Zhaozhao's mother?"
"Mhm," Liu Qingyun nodded, "If it were you, I wouldn't hide it. Ah Yuan has been married for a long time. They came to the Imperial City together. I can only tell you this much for now."
Lu Zhaoyan's voice was as gentle as jade, "Alright, then I won't ask. I'll wait until you're ready to tell me."
Liu Qingyun was very satisfied.
(End of Chapter)
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