readsfreenovel Chapter 269
Chapter 269
The next day.
Outside, the wind and snow continued to howl, and the cold was biting; there wasn't a single living person to be seen on the road.
Nalan Jingwen sent people to the mountains to find out the exact location of the bandits, and also sent another group of people to guard the government office. Since the county magistrate's office could not find any reliable evidence, they decided to change their approach.
She didn't go out today, waiting for Changsheng to come to her door.
But she waited for a long time and still did not see Changsheng appear. For a moment, she began to doubt whether her judgment was wrong.
Since Changsheng traveled a long way to find her and make a deal with her, the terms of the exchange must be complicated, or even urgent, which is why he came to her door in person.
Nalan Jingwen stood at the entrance of the inn, as snowflakes fell softly, landing on her hair and making it look as if her hair had turned white.
A cold hand grasped hers. Nalan Jingwen looked over and saw Nalan Yin smiling at her, her eyes soft and gentle, without the stubborn and ruthless look she used to have.
She pulled him into her arms and covered them both with her cloak. Nalan Yin nestled in her arms, tilting his head back and smiling with his eyes crinkling.
Why didn't you wear more clothes when you went out?
Nalan Yin did not answer, but asked instead:
"Who is my sister waiting for?"
"Waiting for someone important."
As soon as he finished speaking, Nalan Yin's smile vanished, and the light in his eyes turned as cold as frost.
"Who is the most important person to my sister?"
Nalan Jingwen knew what he was thinking, so she placed her hand on his face and covered his eyes.
"The person who can cure the poison in your body."
The body in his arms stiffened, and the hand gripping Nalan Jingwen's robe turned bluish-white from the force.
His voice was a little hoarse, "Sister...how did you know?"
If Nalan Yin is in such a state, and she really can't notice it, then there's definitely something wrong with her.
His eyes were covered, only the lower half of his face was visible, and his lips were a little dry. Nalan Jing glanced at him and rubbed his slightly pale lips.
Why did you hide it from me?
"I thought... my sister didn't care about me."
Nalan Jingwen pinched his cheek. "I gave you your life. Whether you live or die is up to me."
Nalan Yin buried her face in her chest, "Everything I have belongs to my sister."
The wind and snow were getting heavier, and she could barely hear anything. She just stood at the door holding the person in her arms. A black figure was not far away, holding a sword and watching the two embracing, his eyes dim.
Amidst the vast expanse, the sound of silver bells rang out. Nalan Jingwen looked up and saw a sedan chair shrouded in thin gauze slowly approaching. Nalan Jingwen squinted, his expression unreadable.
Nalan Yin also heard the sound, looked in the direction of the sound, and was slightly taken aback.
"In the dead of winter, isn't it cold carrying a sedan chair like this?"
The wind and snow poured into the sedan chair, offering no protection against the cold.
Nalan Jingwen stroked his hair, her tone ambiguous, "Who knows?"
Nalan Yin's gaze fell on the men, who were dressed in thin gauze with exposed skin. He frowned and raised his hand to block Nalan Jingwen's view.
"Sister, you're not allowed to look."
Nalan Jingwen took his hand down and soothed him, "Be good."
The sedan chair stopped in front of them, and a slender, fair arm emerged from it. The men helped the woman down from the sedan chair.
Changsheng remained masked, but his eyes, shimmering with tears, fell upon Nalan Jingwen and the other man.
"Hey, that's a good pose for you, it's warm."
Nalan Jingwen retorted sarcastically, "You seem to be enjoying the cool weather. Aren't you afraid of freezing to death?"
Chang Sheng chuckled, "Whether I die sooner or later, I'll die eventually. If I die, it just means my life has come to an end. What's the point of keeping warm then?"
Nalan Jingwen ignored her nonsense and led his men into the inn.
As soon as she stepped inside, she showed her disgust. "Is this a place for a human to live? This broken door, these broken tables and chairs, tsk tsk."
Although this inn is quite ordinary, it's at least a decent place to stay. She dismissed it as worthless; finding an inn in such a place is already a blessing.
She had indeed forgotten that Changsheng was very delicate, and her fair skin probably couldn't withstand such a place.
"If you can't stand it, then pay for the repairs yourself."
"How can I spend my money on something like this?"
profiteer.
Nalan Jingwen scoffed and ignored her.
Nalan Yin had been secretly observing Changsheng. Seeing how familiar she was with Nalan Jingwen, she searched her mind to see if there was such a person in the martial arts world.
Changsheng naturally noticed his gaze and gave him a flirtatious wink.
Nalan Yin froze, her expression turning ashen, and quickly grabbed Nalan Jingwen.
Everyone returned to their rooms, and Wen Yan used his profound energy to warm the rooms before taking off his cloak.
Changsheng glanced at her but didn't say anything.
She sat on the stool and waved to Nalan Yin.
"Hey you, come here."
Nalan Yin subconsciously looked at Nalan Jingwen, seeking her opinion, while Nalan Jingwen looked at Changsheng.
"Let me state your terms first."
"What, are you afraid that you can't afford the conditions I'm offering?"
Nalan Jingwen remained silent, staring intently at her.
"Don't look at me like that. I'm not your prisoner."
She paused, then asked, "If the conditions I offer are more important to you than his life, would you still choose to save him?"
After she finished speaking, Nalan Yin looked at Nalan Jingwen, seemingly waiting for her answer.
Deep down, he hoped that Nalan Jingwen would value him more, even more, but he also understood that Nalan Jingwen would never give up those things for him.
Nalan Jingwen turned his head, and their eyes met.
"In this world, there is probably nothing that I, Nalan Jingwen, cannot bear."
"Tell me your conditions first."
Chang Sheng shrugged. "My condition is that you are not allowed to participate in Qi Lin's affairs."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Jingwen's face showed an unusual expression of disbelief.
"Just that?"
Chang Sheng nodded, "Yes."
"No matter how Nalan Fengxing interferes, all I ask is that you don't make a move, that's all."
The simpler something is, the more likely it is to be a trap. Nalan Jingwen stared intently at her, trying to find some clues in her eyes.
Ke Changsheng did not flinch at all, meeting her gaze directly with utmost openness.
"What exactly do you want to do? What is your purpose?"
Changsheng laughed out loud, his voice as melodious and pleasant as a silver bell, each sound reaching the ears.
"My purpose? Haven't I already told you my purpose?"
"What I want is Fengtian's empire."
"No, what I want now is this entire continent. I want all four countries to be under my control from now on."
Nalan Yin was shocked by her words. What an ambitious woman!
"Since you're unwilling to cooperate with me, I won't force you. I'll just ask you not to participate. That shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
Nalan Jingwen frowned. "Xue Qingheng is still in Qilin. Aren't you worried about him?"
"Him? If he stops me, I'll kill him too!"