Chapter 7

That night, Lu Hai Kong and his uncle talked the whole night with his uncle. I returned to my room and carefully took a bath. After the bath I slept the most comfortable sleep that Ive had in days. Later .theres no later.

The next day, Lu Hai Kongs uncle Lu Lan arrested the official sent by court. Standing on the old emperors side, eliminating traitors in a high profile way and he also raised the flag opposing the new emperor. Many people in the south also followed his actions.

Since then Lu Hai Kong lived wholeheartedly, awaiting the day he can take revenge. At such a young age, he lost his smile. The whole day practicing martial arts and studying. The whole day hes with his uncle.

And I, I fell in love with one of Lu Liangs citys famous liquor house. The lady selling the liquor, Lan Xiang, is a beautiful widow. The lady has a pair of magic hands. Her wine are more tasty than the ones I buy in Heaven. Of course, perhaps its because I had little money then. That may be the reason why I couldnt buy good wine in Heaven.

I dont like the life in the mansion; the life full of tension. When I woke up, Ill go to this liquor house. Sitting there, drinking and listening to other customers. Occasionally, when Im drunk, Ill take advantage of the boss, Yu Lian Xiang. Lan Xiang often laughed at me: If you were a man, long ago, I wouldve beaten the crap out of you for being a lecher.

Then I will always sigh: If I had known that Ill meet such a gentle lady as Lan Xiang, I wouldve put my whole heart to be reincarnated as a man.

If I was reincarnated as a man, Emperor Li cant be forcing me and that bastard Chu Kong to be together. I secretly wrote this trick in my mind.

When I was twenty years, Lu Hai Kongs heart still wanted to take revenge. The northern military forces are growing. I dont like to stay at the mansion even more than before. Every day Im outside and will only return when its dark.

Today, like usual I returned when the sun sets. But when I returned to the front door I was surprised. The front door didnt had anything special on it, but a bunch of people traveling here, reminded me that today is not a normal day. Seeing those people entering the mansion, carrying gifts, I suddenly remembered. Today is Lu Hai Kongs fifteen birthday. I looked at my empty hands, scratched head, turned around and walked in the direction of Lan Xiang liquor house. Arriving the liquor house, Lan Xiang was closing. Seeing me she asked: How come youve come back?

Originally I wanted to ask her to fill a bottle of wine for me to take away. But then I thought that today Lu Hai Kong wouldnt have time to chat with me. I sighed with mixed feelings: The child I raised left with someone else. I feel that fate is always playing with me.

Lan Xiang didnt ask. she only smiled and said: Eight out of the ten things in life are unhappy things. Do you want to come in?

I rushed to Lian Xiang and hugged her.

My little Xiang Xiang is still as understanding. Ill kiss you.

Shameless! Its late now, Ill brew tea for you. Youre not allowed to drink anymore.

I took advantage of the time when Lian Xiang went to boil water and stole a bottle of wine. I took a big gulp. This wine took away all my spirits. When Lan Xiang came back with tea, I was already lying on the table.

I still have my consciousness. I know that Lan Xiang is cursing at me. but my body is not in my control anymore. Suddenly , I really miss the immortal body that only has a few hundred years of cultivation. The body that never gets drunk wouldve been so useful now.

I dont know how long I was lying on the table. Suddenly I heard cries of panic: Yun Xiang!

Using much strength I opened one eye. I saw Lu Hai Kong pushed the door of the liquor house open and walked quickly to me.

Huh? I was still in a trance when I forced myself to sit up.

Brat, you came to find me, ah?

Lu Hai Kong is now a half head taller than me. He came to me and knelt down. He ignored my question. He held my hand quiet a while before calming down. Softly he said: I only told my uncle about today, I didnt know those people would come.i know you dont like places with many people. The guards inside the mansion told me you didnt come back. The guard at the door only said you came back, but then went away. I thought you were angry

Although his age is small, the way he handles things is not inferior compared to his uncle. But today, only a few words of explanation; hes saying them incoherently, making them illogical.

I chuckled and waved with my hands: Why are you nervous? Now I cant beat you anymore.

Lu Hai Kong stared at me for a moment and then said with a little laugh: Yun Xiang was never rough with me.

Even if it was only my shadow you wouldnt have remembered at that time. I didnt continue talking about this topic with him. I put my hands in my pockets, but couldnt find something decent. I got mad and took out two coins.

Here, happy birthday. I really dont know what else to give you.

Lu Hai Kong stared at the two coins and blinked with his left eye: My gift?

I was immediately alert. I tightly hold my purse.

Just these two, theres no more.

He froze for a moment. Dumbfounded, he looked at the two coins. A little pathetic he said: Yun Xiang, youre so stingy.

After saying that he obediently put the two coins in his chest.

I looked at his shoulder and said: Nothing is free. You carry me back home. I dont want to walk. Im really tired.

Lu Hai Kong naturally wouldnt refuse. Obediently he put me on his back. Going outside, I suddenly remembered something.

Little Xiang Xiang, if you want money, go to the northern protectors mansion. Theres much money there.

Out of the liquor house, I realized that Lu Hai Kong came alone. With his identity now, going out at night, is really dangerous. I put my head on his shoulder and said: You need to protect yourself first. Then you can anything else.

I need to protect you too.

With a bit of pride Lu Hai Kong said: Im now able to protect you very well.

I didnt say anything more. On the way back, theres only the sound of Lu Hai Kongs calm footsteps. After walking halfway, Lu Hai Kong asked: Yun Xiang, why diddid you drink so much wine today? Are you not happy?

The wine is delicious. I was not unhappy.

I leaned against his shoulder again and said: I was only feeling life. The time flies. Days and months went by so fast.

Lu Hai Kong stopped in his tracks. I rubbed my head on his shoulder, finding a comfortable spot to sleep.

I thought about the past.

No wonder that mortals are envious of the enjoyable, happy days in Heaven.

After hearing what I said, Lu Hai Kong didnt move for quite a while. When I started dreaming I heard vaguely: Im sorry, Yun Xiang.

I dont know if I was dreaming or if theres really someone feeling guilty.

After Lu Hai Kongs birthday, the air felt more tense. The court is now unable to ignore the increasing northern army. Its said that the emperor is preparing the whole army to attack the north. Father Song is on probation in the capital. He cant leave the capital.

Lu Hai Kong is so busy that I dont even see his shadow anymore.

I dont know how Lu Hai Kong view me. I also dont know how I view Lu Hai Kong. In my eyes, hes always been someone not real. Hes just Chu Kongs short stay in the human realm. After he drinks the next soup of oblivion, Lu Hai Kong will never exist again.

Every day I stayed longer at Lan Xiangs house. Always drinking till I was half drunk before going back to sleep.

On the first snowfall, I went to the liquor house as usual. The only unusual thing about this day was that no matter what I said, Lan Xiang wouldnt give me wine. I was really unhappy. From my pocket, I put all the money on the table and yelled: Ive money! Look Ive money! Give me wine!

Lan Xiang only said: You want wine? Go pour it yourself in the cellar.

I didnt hesitate, stood up, put my money back in my pocket and went to the backyard. Straight to the underground cellar. The moment I entered the cellar a big hand pulled me over and covered my mouth. A gruff mans voice said against my ears: Do not make a sound.

He warning sounded like I already made a sound. I blinked, meaning Ill cooperate with him.

Seeing that Im cooperating, he let go of me and kneeled down. He bowed his head and said respectfully: Miss, fogive me for being rude.

Hearing him call me Miss, I understood; father Song sent him.

Behind the man in black, stood a scholar. In the cold weather of the north, hes still carrying a fan.

Oh, so its you guys. Qing Shan student and Hei Wu. How have you been?

This pair, one with martial arts and one with brain, has been has been working for father Song for a very long time. Hei Wu is in charge of practical things, while blackhearted Qing Shan student gives father Song advice in eliminating political opponents. He played a big role five years ago in eliminating Lu Hai Kongs family. Today this two has come to the north, must be because my father is determined to take me back.

Sure enough, Qing Shan student while holding his fan said: Im honored that Miss still remembers us. Today weve come to deliver Xiang Yes words.

I blocked my ears and turned away from them.

Dont say. I dont want to hear them.

Hei Wu stood up and grabbed my shoulders. Qing Shan said laughingly: Xiang Ye said that youve played enough. Its time to go home. The emperor has arranged a marriage for you. Its the third prince.

Even if I do not want to hear those words, they still reached my ears. I staggered and stared at the two of them: After the emperor took the throne, his third son is still alive? Isnt he an idiot?! My father wants me to marry him? And dont I already have an engagement with Lu Hai Kong?

I shook my head.

My fathermy father dont love me anymore.

Hei Wu loosened his hand and said: Miss, watch what you say.

Qing Shan student sighed: Miss has been gone for so long. You dont know Xiang Yes situation. Because Miss left, Xiang Ye has been questioned by the emperor several times. In this time of war, the emperor can only leave the authority of the capital in the hands of Xiang Ye, but because of Missthe emperor is now suspicious. If he can find the smallest suspicious thing, the fate of Xiang Fu wont be any different from the generals. Miss, you as his child, needs to think about his position too. Go back to the capital and marry the third prince

Its enough. Dont say anything more.

I scratched my hair irritabily.

Let me think a few days.

Hei Wu was impatient and frowned: We dont have time to delay.

My heart didnt feel right and after hearing those words, I was annoyed: If you take me back today by force, Ill tell my father that you torture me every day, insult me and beat me. For as long as Im alive, Ill not let you have a day of peace!

Hei Wus face paled immediately. It seemed that my nickname ruckus causing devil wasnt useless. Qing Shan student smiled: Miss, dont get angry. We have no intention of forcing you. I hope Miss will think carefully about what we said. No matter what, Xiang Ye is the father who protects and supports you.

Those words stabbed me in my conscience. Even though father Song did many bad things to other people. He has never mistreated me.

I pursed my lips and impatiently said: Three days later, if I want to go with you, Ill be waiting for you at the south gate. If Im not there, you dont need to wait anymore. Just go back and say to my father that Im not filial.

Hei Wu wanted to say something, but Qing Shan student holds him back. Qing Shan student smiled and said: Three days later, well wait for Miss at the south gate.

I walked out of the cellar and bumped into Lan Xiangs face full of guilt.

I said: You just looked after me for my father and you also concealed it for my father. All these years, you did take care of me. Theres nothing to be guilty of.

I went back early to the mansion. The guards were a little surprised. I said I want to see Lu Hai Kong, they became more surprised. After all, I never took the initiative to look for anyone.

Even though they were surprised, they didnt tell me where Lu Hai Kong was. I thought to myself that Lu Hai Kong must be doing something important. But when I walked into the hall, I heard the hearty laugh of Lu Lan: Hai Kong, you see my goddaughter? She has brains and can do martial arts, isnt she compatible with you? Compared with that daughter of Xiang Ye, isnt she better?

When Lu Lan was asking those things, that goddaughterof course wasnt there. They were so concentrated on their conversation that no one saw me. I stood silently outside the hall. I looked at the bricks, waited a long time and still didnt hear Lu Hai Kongs answer.

An unknown emotion rushed in my heart, delaying my original purpose of leaving the hall.

I was pouting and snorted while crossing the door: O, comparing two womens qualities is a bad thing; you need to drag that goddaughter here and compare her with me. Openly competing our qualities, isnt that right?

Lu Hai Kong was surprised. Shockingly, he turned his head: Yun Xiang

Thinking about his silence just now, a rush of angry blood came into my heart. I want to beat him, but seeing his gray right eye, I couldnt do it.

So I just angrily gave the floor a few stomps.

Shut up! You dare to admit Im worse than other woman?!

I angry shouted: White eye wolf, stay away from me! Dont let me see you again!

All blood drained from Lu Hai Kongs face.

I immediately realized what I said. Those heart cutting words. I covered my mouth, but the damage is already done. Seeing Lu Hai Kongs pale face and his gaze full of grieve, I dont know what kind of feeling was in my heart. It felt like an unbearable discomfort. But in this case I couldnt bring myself to apologize. I only slapped myself two times and pulled my hair. I cried out yiyiyayaand ran out.

Like a madman

Comemnt:

I hated Xiao Xiang Zi in this chapter. Lu Hai Kongs right eye was damaged. How can she say such damaging words. My poor Lu Hai Kong must be hurting inside.