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Chapter 541: Carefree Marquis, I'll Be Waiting
Chapter 541: Carefree Marquis, I'll Be Waiting
As Lian Chenbi looked at Shen Bijun, his eyes reflected a mix of emotions.
"Xiao Shiyilang, a renowned yet perplexing novel."
He summarized the story concisely—how his wife, Shen Bijun, fell in love with the notorious thief, Xiao Shiyilang, leading to Lian Chenbi's bitter transformation into a villain seeking revenge, only to have his plans foiled by the young, hot-blooded Xiao Shiyilang.
Lian Chenbi suspected that when Gu Long wrote this novel, he was heavily influenced by youthful campus idol dramas. He imagined the characters as the studious class president, the school's belle as his girlfriend, and Xiao Shiyilang as the mischievous troublemaker. Even the elements of running away from home and an unexpected abortion were present.
Lian Chenbi: ╮(╯▽╰)
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Aside from Xiao Shiyilang's impulsive nature, the root of this predicament was Shen Bijun's lack of conviction.
It was like a wealthy young lady, accustomed to a life of luxury and propriety, with a boyfriend whom she respected but kept at a distance. Suddenly, she found herself in a vibrant, down-to-earth world of the less fortunate, where people rubbed shoulders and shared intimate moments without the barriers of social class. This abrupt change could stir up intense emotions within her.
Women are creatures of emotion, easily swayed by the sincere and passionate nature of others, leading them to open up and let someone into their hearts completely.
And if that person were to then perform a heroic rescue...
It would be game over! There would be no escape!
Such scenarios were abundant in history and frequently portrayed in various works of art.
The most famous example would be a movie that swept the world twenty-eight years after the publication of Xiao Shiyilang.
"Titanic"!
Jack and Rose, their love story was legendary, transcending life, death, and time itself. Who could forget them?
But ask yourself, who remembers the name of Rose's fiance?
You probably don't, because he, too, was a villain—an obstacle standing between the true love of the protagonists.
Lian Chenbi: ╮(╯▽╰)
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At least in the confines of Confucian culture, Shen Bijun and Xiao Shiyilang never consummated their relationship. Unlike Rose, who decisively shared a night of passion with Jack...
...
Lian Chenbi's gaze fell upon Shen Bijun, who, despite her hunger, maintained the graceful demeanor of a young lady from an aristocratic family as she ate.
Quiet and elegant, always adhering to social norms and cultivating her inner peace—years of upbringing had molded her into the epitome of an exemplary woman in the eyes of society. Yet, it also made it difficult for her to express her true feelings.
Lian Chenbi didn't blame Shen Bijun, as his original self was much the same.
Thus, even though they loved each other, their affections were subdued and implicit, often going unspoken.
Sometimes, this silent love and trust were rock solid, but at other times, they were fragile. Once the seeds of doubt were planted, they would take root and sprout uncontrollably, ultimately leading to an explosion.
It was evident that Shen Bijun lacked resolve, and so did his original self. Even Xiao Shiyilang was not without his moments of uncertainty.
Aside from their sincere emotions, they were all the type to act without saying a word. They wouldn't ask; they would assume!
Incredibly, a series of misunderstandings drove the plot forward!
Lian Chenbi shook his head in exasperation.
Shen Bijun, curious, looked his way and offered him a gentle smile. She then picked up a piece of fish with her chopsticks and placed it in his bowl, saying softly, "The chef at Wujing Mountain Villa is truly skilled. This fish is tender and fragrant—delicious."
Lian Chenbi smiled back and said, "The fish in the Jiangnan region are always tender. That's why fish sashimi used to be popular in ancient times."
"Isn't it available now?" Shen Bijun asked.
Lian Chenbi shook his head. "It's still available, but I wouldn't recommend eating it. Raw fish often contains invisible parasites, and consuming too much can make you ill."
"Oh."
...
After lunch, Lian Chenbi took Shen Bijun for a leisurely stroll, touring the Wuji Villa.
Built beside a mountain and water, Wuji Villa faced an unnamed hill bordering Taihu Lake to the north, and the vast lake to the west, offering a distant view of Xishan in the center of the lake.
It was a pity that this wasn't the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils; otherwise, Lian Chenbi would have loved to witness the Murong family's 'Revolving Star Shift' and see if they could counter the 'Immortal Drawing Sword' and the 'Fatal 15th Sword.'
Unfazed by the passage of over three hundred years, Wuji Villa had produced several renowned heroes in the jianghu, undergoing multiple expansions to become grander and more magnificent, ranking as one of the top influential families in Jiangnan.
However, its only regret was a lack of offspring. For nearly a hundred years, the family head had always been an only child, and the collateral branches had long since exceeded the five generations of mourning clothes. Even now, in Lian Chenbi's generation, he remained the sole heir of the main family line.
Yet, the villa was far from deserted.
Maids, servants, guests, and disciples...
There were over a dozen highly skilled martial artists in the Jianghu, renowned in Jiangnan, residing as guests in the Wuji Villa. The Lian family also recruited talented youngsters from respectable families in the surrounding areas, inviting them to the villa to cultivate their martial arts as disciples.
Hence, Wuji Villa boasted considerable martial prowess, and those who dared to trespass without permission rarely met a pleasant end.
Lian Chenbi reached out and held Shen Bijun's hand, causing her face to flush, but she didn't pull away. Her heart raced as she struggled to maintain her composure.
"This is the Wind Pavilion, a place to enjoy the breeze during summer," Lian Chenbi explained.
"There's a huge carp in this lake, but it rarely shows itself," he added, continuing their stroll.
"Master Lian!
"Madam!"
The residents of the villa bowed in greeting from a distance upon seeing Lian Chenbi and Shen Bijun approaching, stepping aside to let the couple pass. Only after the pair had walked by did they hurry on their way.
Shen Bijun was already accustomed to such scenes, having experienced the same at Shen Family Villa.
As for Lian Chenbi...
It was laughable to think that the Sword-Hiding Villa, the Jiang family of Jingzhou, Emei of Shu, or the Red Flag Escort Agency lacked manpower or martial prowess.
Observing the casual demeanor of the guests and disciples in Wuji Villa, Lian Chenbi felt that their martial strength was insufficient.
They were far from being a match for the forces under the Carefree Marquis.
Lian Chenbi hadn't forgotten that Xiao Shiyilang had crossed paths with Shen Bijun because the Carefree Marquis had taken an interest in her!
At this moment, Lian Chenbi was no longer worried about Xiao Shiyilang.
However, he knew that it was only a matter of time before he confronted the Carefree Marquis.
The enigmatic Carefree Marquis, not only possessed wealth rivaling that of a nation, but also, no one had ever seen his true face, nor did anyone know the location of his lair, at least not Lian Chenbi.
With unparalleled martial arts prowess, he imprisoned several experts in the Puppet Villa, manipulated the Tianzong, and secretly plotted to rule the jianghu—a quintessential main antagonist.
However...
Lian Chenbi faced the spring breeze of the south, a smile spreading across his face.
"When will you come looking for me?"
"I want to see just how formidable your martial arts are. Can you block the Sword Drawing Technique, the Immortal Drawing Sword, the Fatal 15th Sword, the Moving Flower and Connecting Jade, the Human-Sword Unity, the God-Slaying Sword, the Twin Sword Kill, the Three Great Sword Techniques of the Xuanmen, the Flexible Orchid Hand, and the Bone-Melting Palm..."
(End of Chapter)
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