Focusing on treating Lu Xiangyin’s injury, she rolled up her sleeves and continued to stitch the wound, while the man’s head lowered even further.
Seeing this, Lu Xiangyin smiled faintly, shifted her body, and leaned into Xue Baihua’s embrace, yawning lightly as if uninterested in the news.
“The Qi family tea merchants, the Lu family guards, the Zhongyuan prominent clan… It seems the alliance leader is finally reacting.
Although not related to martial artists, they do disrupt the Jianghu order.
Well, let’s take a few soldiers to the Liang Family Courtyard for some excitement,” Lu Xiangyin said with a half-squint and a smile.
“Don’t let people say the Demonic Sect doesn’t give face to the great alliance leader Chen.” The man responded affirmatively.
By this time, Xue Baihua had finished stitching Lu Xiangyin’s wound.
She got up on her own, intending to remove Lu Xiangyin’s outer garment.
Hearing the rustle of clothes, the man immediately lowered his head even more.
Despite the leader’s beauty, he dared not sneak a glance at her jade-like body, fearing even ten lives wouldn’t be enough to compensate.
“Leader, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave,” the man said, trembling.
Lu Xiangyin waved her slender hand, granting permission, and the man immediately half-knelt and left, not forgetting to respectfully close the door.
Xue Baihua glanced at the closed wooden door before finally removing Lu Xiangyin’s luxurious clothing.
The petite jade-like body in front of her might drive a man crazy, but it didn’t stir any waves in Xue Baihua’s eyes.
She let Lu Xiangyin lie on the couch and carefully treated the small cuts on her jade-like back.
“I can’t feel the pain, so I hope the Divine Doctor will be extra careful,” Lu Xiangyin said calmly with her eyes closed.
Xue Baihua didn’t respond, focusing only on her task.
After applying medicine to the wound, Xue Baihua covered her with the luxurious clothing and signaled Lu Xiangyin to get up, while she sat by the couch tidying up the medicine bottles.
Beside her, Lu Xiangyin didn’t rush to put on her clothes, only half-covering her shoulders.
She turned her head to look at Xue Baihua, her enchanting eyes also fixed on her.
She understood that this wasn’t seduction, but a request.
“Does the Divine Doctor wish to leave the valley?” Lu Xiangyin asked with a faint smile as she adjusted her clothing.
Xue Baihua nodded without hesitation, willing to stay here only for Xi Fuhong.
“What should I do then? The Divine Doctor is considered an important figure in the Demonic Sect.
I plan to hold a grand banquet to properly entertain the Divine Doctor and introduce you to the followers,” Lu Xiangyin leaned closer to Xue Baihua, seeing only a dead silence in her eyes.
“The Divine Doctor seems uninterested in participating? Truly disappointing my good intentions.”
Feigning sincerity, how could Xue Baihua not know? She only wanted to see Xi Fuhong, nothing more.
“Very well,” Lu Xiangyin lazily reclined back on the couch, clapping her hands to summon a young girl.
“This is Xun’er, responsible for all matters in the valley.
In the future, if the Divine Doctor wishes to leave the valley, just find Xun’er to open the door.” Lu Xiangyin pointed to Xun’er, the child who hoped for roasted sweet potatoes, and the second person besides Lu Xiangyin to know that Xi Fuhong lived in the valley.
Seeing Xun’er, Xue Baihua immediately smiled gently at her, her beauty mesmerizing even the little girl, who blushed.
She gracefully stepped forward, pointing outside as if urging Xun’er to lead the way.
Seeing this, Lu Xiangyin also smiled and nodded at Xun’er.
With the leader’s permission, Xun’er dared to lead the way, as the leader had instructed that besides the two of them, no one else should know about Miss Xi’s presence in the valley.
Unable to hide her anticipation, Xue Baihua stepped out the door with joy.
Before her back foot landed, a warning came from behind.
“Divine Doctor, you only have one hour, don’t forget.”
Like fire doused with cold water, leaving only ashes.
Xue Baihua turned back to glare at Lu Xiangyin, flicked her sleeve, and left with large strides.
She brushed aside her chaotic thoughts and hurried to catch up with Xun’er’s pace.
The secret path to Wu Feng Valley was quite remote.
The further they went, the fewer ornate decorations there were, until only the original stone cave remained.
In the dark corridor, only a few oil lamps provided light.
Xun’er stopped in front of a heavy giant door, skillfully taking out a key, fastening it to the lock, and pulling a few levers.
Suddenly, a loud rumble came from deep within, mixed with the sound of iron locks and stone wheels turning, and the giant door slowly opened.
“Just walk straight from here to reach Wu Feng Valley.
Xun’er will return in an hour to open the door.
The Divine Doctor mustn’t be late,” Xun’er reminded again.
Although she was responsible for matters in the valley, she couldn’t disturb Miss Xi’s tranquility outside the time set by the leader.
Xue Baihua nodded at her and quickly slipped through the door.
Her steps were a bit unsteady, but she walked faster and faster, eventually breaking into a run.
Her breathing was erratic.
After a long stretch of darkness and silence, Xue Baihua burst out of the cave, greeted by the picturesque scenery of Fog Valley.
It was as if her heart was illuminated.
She had finally arrived here, where Ah Fu lived, breathing the same air, seeing the sights she had seen…
Is this the Wu Feng Valley where Ah Fu lives?
With a heart full of anxiety, Xue Baihua slowly descended the stone steps.
When her toes touched the soft grass, she suddenly feared it was just a dream.
If it were a dream, would Ah Fu smile for her again? Xue Baihua pressed her lips together, holding her chest as she walked towards the low wooden house.
She saw blooming flowers in the yard and freshly turned soil, feeling warmth in her heart.
She was sure Ah Fu was living the life she hoped for, so peaceful and stable…
Just as Xue Baihua was lost in thought, she heard a creaking sound, and the wooden door opened before her.
In the sunlight, three years of longing melted away like snow…
The once youthful face now appeared slightly mature, the red mark on her face now only a blush like rouge.
She was no longer the short girl from three years ago.
Now, Xi Fuhong exuded the gentle femininity of a woman, a graceful and simple woman.
Her eyes were as clear as ever, her innocence remained, and her simple smile was still there.
Ah Fu hadn’t changed.
In Xue Baihua’s eyes, Ah Fu hadn’t changed at all.
Her red lips parted slightly, but no sound came out.
Xi Fuhong saw the visitor and stood there in a daze.
“You…” She blinked and smiled faintly, “Who are you?”
Who is she?
Xue Baihua’s legs went weak, nearly collapsing.
She stared wide-eyed at Xi Fuhong.
Ah Fu asked, asked who she was, forgot her, forgot Xue Baihua, and forgot the past? Unable to stop trembling, Xue Baihua tightened her arms around herself.
She had wondered what she would do if Ah Fu forgot her, how she would face it.
She thought she could smile and endure, even erase the absurd mistakes and start over.
But no… she couldn’t smile, nor could she remove the thorn in her heart…
“You must be the maid Xiang Yin mentioned? Just in time, I want to move the table out, help me, will you?” Xi Fuhong said casually, making way for her.
Behind her was a wooden table, but Xue Baihua remained motionless, standing there, her eyes fixed on Xi Fuhong, her expression sorrowful.
Xi Fuhong felt uncomfortable under her gaze, awkwardly scratching her head.
“This table is heavy, I can’t drag it out alone.”
Her shy smile seemed to be coquettish, and Xue Baihua was suddenly startled, almost rushing forward to hug her.
But remembering that Xi Fuhong had forgotten her, she immediately dismissed the thought.
Now, Xue Baihua was just a stranger in Ah Fu’s eyes, her value in Ah Fu’s heart not even comparable to Lu Xiangyin or Xun’er.
Retribution.
This was definitely retribution for hurting Ah Fu!
Xue Baihua closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, Ah Fu’s smile remained, but her heart no longer struggled.
Stepping forward, Xue Baihua stood opposite Xi Fuhong, and together they moved the wooden table outside.
Xi Fuhong exhaled, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and suddenly looked up at Xue Baihua with a smile, so captivating.
“The table leg is crooked, and it takes up space inside.
I’ve been wanting to move it out,” Xi Fuhong said, tapping the table and looking at Xue Baihua.
“I don’t know your name yet?”
Xi Fuhong spoke awkwardly, as Xiang Yin usually introduced new maids herself.
Why did she let her enter the valley alone this time?
Hearing this, Xue Baihua opened her mouth but remembered she couldn’t speak, so she picked up a branch and wrote “Hua’er” on the ground.
Seeing this, Xi Fuhong nodded and smiled at her.
