Chapter 101 Leaving Luo Xuan Pavilion

  Seeing the ghostly gaze at her with scorching eyes, like a starving wolf, so hot that it made Han Xi's heart skip a beat. After coming to her senses, she also noticed something was off about herself, but unfortunately, it was already too late...

  "Ah, pervert!" Han Xi suddenly shrieked and grabbed a pillow from the bedside to throw at Gui Mei.

  Because he was too focused on the beauty in front of him, the ghost didn't react in time and was hit squarely by the incoming pillow.

  Although it didn't hurt, it still made him slightly furrow his good-looking eyebrows.

  At that time, Han Xi had already pulled back her slipping clothes and looked at Gui Mie with a gaze filled with raging anger. However, her delicate face turned bright red.

  Like a just-ripe red apple, it is enticing to look at, and the ghostly heart beats again with a throb, like the strings of a harp, leaving people with endless aftertaste.

  Now, facing the little woman in front of him who was furious with shame, Gui Mei's heart skipped a beat, and his handsome face also flushed involuntarily.

  After all, he has grown up to this age and it is the first time he sees a woman's naked body. Although only a slight exposure of her belly, but for him, it is enough to be shocking!

  In an instant, the ghost was shocked and his handsome face turned bright red, looking like a monkey's butt, which was quite comical.

  "It's not like I did it on purpose, you just weren't careful."

  The ghost whispered softly, but was still heard by Han Xi, who suddenly saw her beautiful eyes widen, her cheeks bulge, and her hands on her hips, looking like a mother tiger about to pounce on him. The ghost could only touch his nose and change the subject.

  "You must be hungry, I've prepared wine and dishes, come and join me for dinner after you're done washing up!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately stood up and walked out in big strides without waiting for Han Xi to say anything else.

  "Hey, who's eating with you? What a domineering man."

  Han Xi Tong grumbled discontentedly for a while, but seeing that Gui Mei had already disappeared, she could only purse her red lips and say no more.

  Anyway, she was hungry too, so accompanying him to eat was just eating. Anyway, it wouldn't cost her a piece of meat. Especially, perhaps after tonight, they might not see each other again!?!

  ……

  The ghost didn't know what Han Xi Tong liked to eat, so he ordered the kitchen to bring up whatever was delicious.

  So when Han Hui walked out of the hall after washing up, she saw that there was a big table full of dishes, and after counting them roughly, there were about 40 to 50 dishes. Suddenly, her face froze in surprise.

  "Is anyone else coming for dinner?"

  "Just us two, what's wrong?"

  Upon hearing the words behind him, Gui Mei immediately turned his head and said, waiting to see the shallow purple figure that fell into the eagle's eyes, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

  She was wearing a pale purple silk gauze skirt made by the most famous silk satin workshop in Baoyu Town.

  The most outstanding part of this Luo skirt is the snow-white fox fur at the collar.

  That fluffy fox fur is snow-white and pure, without any impurities. Wrapping it around the neck in a circle can keep warm and prevent cold wind from entering, and it looks extremely good.

  Set off that originally tender and delicate face, even more national color fragrance.

  Her long hair cascaded down like a waterfall, simply held back by a plain and elegant jade hairpin, with the rest scattered freely behind her.

  Her figure is slender and delicate, with a subtle elegance that makes her stand out even when she's standing casually, exuding an aura of captivating beauty.

  The ghost had known she was beautiful from the first glance, but he didn't know that after a casual dressing up, she would be so stunning that it made his heart skip a beat...

  It warmed his heart, and he thought to himself that if time could stand still at this moment, if he were not the master of Luoshen Tower, if there was no hatred in his heart, he would be willing to stay with her like this, as a ordinary couple.

  The more he thought about it, the more a beautiful scene unfolded in his mind, and along with it, his thin red lips slowly curled up into an enchanting smile.

  But this smile didn't last for a moment before being interrupted by someone.

  "My goodness, you're so extravagant! Even emperors don't have more than thirty dishes for one meal. And yet, with just the two of us, how can we finish so many dishes? You may be rich, but you can't waste like this!"

  Perhaps it was because of the hardships she had endured, after all, in the orphanage for over a decade, Han Xi Tong's days weren't very good, every day she could eat her fill, and that was already extremely satisfying.

  Although she had more money later on, she still didn't approve of wasting it and would save whenever possible.

  So, when Han Xi Tong saw that the dozens of dishes in front of her were only for the two of them to eat, she immediately exclaimed. However, unexpectedly, Gui Mei's handsome face sank as soon as he heard her words.

  "The Emperor is the Emperor, I am myself, don't compare me with him."

  The ghost's voice was cold, like a sudden gust of cold wind in the depths of winter, making people shiver involuntarily.

  And between the lines, there is also a hint of hatred.

  For the ghost's sudden change, the cold and piercing voice made Han Xi's eyes widen in surprise.

  Looking at the ghost who was fine just now, suddenly became gloomy, especially when mentioning the emperor, a hint of hatred flashed in his eyes.

  Could it be that ghosts and monsters had a past grievance with the emperor?!

  Just as Han Xi's eyes were filled with doubt, the ghostly figure seemed to sense that his tone was too harsh, and his handsome face turned red, before he quickly regained his composure and changed the subject.

  "Let's eat first, otherwise the dishes will get cold."

  Although she was still a little puzzled by Gui Mie's reaction just now, she also knew that he didn't want to say more. Moreover, she was indeed hungry. So, Han Xi Tong didn't stand on ceremony and sat down.

  On that big round table, all kinds of dishes were full of color, fragrance and flavor, including boiled, steamed, stir-fried, braised, roasted...

  Too numerous to count, dazzling and eye-catching, making one's eyes busy.

  On the table there is also a high-quality wine, or a high-quality Yunwu tea. This Yunwu tea is unique to the Tianxuan Imperial Court and is also extremely precious.

  It is said that Yunwu tea, as its name suggests, grows on the highest mountain peaks and is nourished by clouds and mist all year round, making it sweet and refreshing to drink.

  Some even say that this cloud and mist are the tea that immortals drink, drinking it not only prolongs life but also has a beauty effect, as you can imagine its value is worth a city!

  Han Xi Tong first picked up the Qinghua porcelain teacup, gently lifted the tea lid, and then lightly took a sip.

  The sweet and refreshing fragrance at the entrance made her eyes light up involuntarily.

  She loves wine, actually, she also loves drinking tea.

  In the past at Xiao Ya Palace, Xiang Yan had been rewarded with a few taels of Yunwu by the Emperor. The two had once sipped tea under the moonlight, chatting and laughing...

  It's just a pity that past events are unbearable to recall. Now, she has left the palace for a long time and I don't know how Xun Xiao Ran is doing now?

  Her thoughts were wandering, and her eyes had a hint of sadness. They fell on the eyes of a man beside her, only to see that his sharp, hawk-like eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, flickered for a moment. His handsome face scrunched up slightly, as if he was somewhat displeased.

  "Who is on your mind?"

  His low voice was like a fine wine that had just been opened, rich and pleasant to listen to. However, if one listened carefully, they could hear the slightly sour tone in his words.

  After all, the woman you like is by your side but thinking of another man. Who would be happy if they were in that situation?

  Han Xi Tong was lost in thought about past events and didn't notice Gui Mie's expression at all, but when she heard his words, she slowly came back to her senses and said softly.

  "It doesn't matter."

  "Oh, then let's eat. I didn't know what you like to eat, so I had a lot prepared. In the future, if there's something you'd like to eat, just tell me directly."

  Guai knew that Han Xi Tong had something on his mind and didn't want to tell him, so he didn't ask. Instead, he personally picked up a piece of braised chicken and put it into Han Xi Tong's bowl.

  Although the tone was light, it made Han Xi's heart skip a beat. She slowly turned her head to look at the man beside her.

  And it was then that she discovered that the ghost's dining movements were so elegant.

  Although he was the leader of the Raksha Pavilion assassination organization, who had been killing for years without blinking an eye, at this moment, he was elegantly eating his meal.

  Her long hair was like water, her black clothes were like ink, and her facial features were as beautiful as a carving, so good-looking that people couldn't help but stare.

  And his big hand holding an ivory chopstick.

  The skin tone is a healthy honey color, with slender fingers and distinct joints. The neatly trimmed fingernails are slowly exuding a lustrous glow, making them look like works of art in an art gallery, extremely beautiful to behold.

  For a moment, it made Han Xi's eyes stare blankly.

  It seemed that he sensed Han Xi's scorching gaze, and Gui Mei's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly as she raised her eyes to say.

  "What's wrong?"

  "Your hands look really good."

  After hearing Gui Mei's words, Han Xi didn't think twice and blurted out what was on her mind. Only after she finished speaking did she realize what she had said, and her pretty face turned bright red with embarrassment.

  While Guimyeo heard Han Hui's words, his handsome face also slightly stiffened for a moment, and his eagle-like eyes flickered.

  It's the first time in his life that someone has said his hands are good-looking, especially when it's the woman he loves.

  And besides, by saying this, doesn't it mean that she has already started noticing him without realizing it?!

  Thinking of this, the ghost's mood is quite good.

  The corners of his mouth curled up in a smile, like dispelling dark clouds and shining sunlight everywhere, incredibly handsome.

  The ghostly smile, Han Xi had seen it before, but didn't know that he had been suffering from facial paralysis for a long time, even when he smiled, it was extremely strained. But seeing him smile so radiantly like this, it was the first time.

  Although this black outfit made him look extremely cold, but when he smiled, it completely dissipated the cool charm that his body had been emitting, leaving only a warm and sunny appearance, like an older brother.

  It was unclear whether it was his overly captivating smile or something else, but for a moment, Han Xi's eyes felt like her heart skipped a beat and began to flutter.

  That thumping heartbeat, excited as if it's going to jump out of my heart.

  But have to admit, he looks really good when he smiles.

  In her heart, Han Xi also spoke out the words in her mind.

  "You look so good when you smile, you should smile more often."

  "Uh..."

  Hearing Han Xi Tong's words, Gui Mei's face stiffened for a moment.

  He was actually smiling, and he didn't even notice it himself.

  However, it's been so long since he last smiled that perhaps even he has forgotten.

  But now hearing Han Xi Tong say this, he felt very pleased.

  The smile at the corner of his mouth deepened, and his eagle eyes also curved into a smile.

  "If you like it when I smile, then from now on I'll often smile for you to see."

  "Uh..."

  This time, Han Xi's eyes widened in shock, because when Gui Mei smiled and said these words to her, the expression on his face was really very happy.

  Just like a child who has just received praise from an adult, so sincere and radiant.

  Made her heart beat faster.

  For such a thrilling feeling, Han Xi's eyes were shocked in her heart.

  Because she knew what it felt like, had she fallen for a ghost?!

  Good heavens, absolutely not!

  She had just climbed out of that deep abyss and was living her life again.

  Because she used to have infinite longing for love, but in the end, she was hurt by love and left with scars all over her body. So now she absolutely cannot fall for another man again, especially not this one in front of her!

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's eyes deliberately suppressed the excitement at the bottom of her heart, and with a serious face, she deliberately spoke to Gui Mie's smiling face with a dark expression.

  "Smile, smile, smile! You're not a clown, why are you smiling at me like that?!"

  "Didn't you just say I look good when I smile? How come now it's changed, no wonder people always say 'women's hearts are like needles at the bottom of the sea', this phrase really makes sense..."

  The ghost's face suddenly enlightened, and Han Xi's eyes narrowed slightly as she said with a warning tone.

  "What did you say?!"

  In a low tone, with a strong warning, it seems that if you dare to say it again, you will be left with nothing but regret.

  Upon seeing this, the ghost immediately revealed a timid and fearful appearance, and no longer dared to speak recklessly.

  Can't help but admit that making a normally expressionless person look like a timid young man is really hilarious.

  Even if Han Xi Tong was really angry, she would still be unable to hold it in when she saw him, let alone now that she wasn't actually angry.

  So in an instant, Han Xi's eyes immediately gave away her intentions. Even though she deliberately suppressed the laughter at the bottom of her heart, those slowly curving lips still betrayed her thoughts.

  However, Gui Mei didn't say anything and just kept serving dishes for Han Xi Tong.

  The two of them enjoyed their meal immensely.

  Even with dozens of dishes on the table, the two people couldn't believe it themselves, yet they managed to finish half of them.

  So, after the servants withdrew the remaining dishes from the table, Han Xi Dong and Gui Mei's bellies were all rounded.

  Han Xi Tong was also stroking her belly, which was as big as it would be at six months pregnant, and let out a satisfied burp, sighing as she said.

  "I'm so full."

  "Hehe, now that we're full, let's drink some tea to digest."

  After finishing speaking, Gui Mei carefully poured a cup of fragrant tea for Han Xi Tong.

  For the ghost's thoughtfulness, Han Xi's heart was slightly moved, but she only said thank you in a low voice and sipped the fragrant tea in her hand, while by her ear came the ghost's wistful sigh.

  "From now on, will you have dinner with me every day?"

  It seemed like a casual remark, but Han Xi heard expectation in Gui Mie's tone.

  My heart tightened involuntarily.

  Because she knew that such a pleasant meal as just now, with two people getting along peacefully, might never happen again.

  Moreover, she had to admit that earlier she was willing to have dinner with him, only pretending to be willing to stay behind, just to make the ghost let his guard down and allow her to successfully leave tonight.

  So for Guimiao's words, since she can't do it, she won't promise either.

  The ghostly figure that didn't get a response from Han Xi's eyes, the eagle-like eyes that were originally full of expectation and shining brightly suddenly dimmed.

  But then he burst out laughing.

  Time is still long, he believes that as time goes by, she will slowly accept him.

  Thinking of this, a relieved smile once again played on the ghost's lips...

  ……

  The cowhorn lantern under the eaves struggled to emit a faint yellow light in the dark night.

  Tonight, the bright moon is in the sky, and the stars are shining brightly, indicating that tomorrow will be a sunny day.

  However, despite this, the air at night was still cold enough to penetrate to the bone.

  A gust of cold wind kept blowing from the high sky, accompanied by the faint sound of wolves howling in the distance. This made the already bleak night even more desolate and eerie.

  It was just then that it was midnight, and after avoiding the assassins who were constantly patrolling, Han Xi's eyes flashed as she used her lightness skill to quickly head towards a small grove of trees in the east.

  The small woods on the east side are not far from her courtyard, and it only takes a few moments to get there.

  Although someone conveyed a message to her today that would help her leave, under the circumstances where she didn't know the other person's intentions, Han Xi still didn't dare to let her guard down, after all, being cautious of others is indispensable.

  When Han Xi Tong arrived at the small woods on the east side, she stopped and looked around with her beautiful eyes.

  All I saw was this small forest being extremely quiet, with tall trees surrounding it everywhere.

  Under the moonlight, the snowflakes that emitted a deep silver glow were tightly pressed onto the treetops, pressing even the hundred-year-old towering trees to bend their waists slightly.

  Deep in the forest, it's very dark. Under the shade of trees, at first glance, it seems like a terrifying devil is opening its big mouth, making people feel a chill down their spine.

  Especially in the depths of that dark forest, there seems to be a faintly floating green light, standing there, suddenly giving people a feeling of being stared at by a tiger.

  The feeling of being watched made Han Xi's eyes narrow slightly, and she glanced around, but the surroundings were still quiet, making her wonder if the person who gave her the note in the morning was playing a trick on her. It was already midnight, so why was there still no one around?

  However, Han Xi Tong didn't want to miss this opportunity again, so she patiently waited. Just as she was getting a bit impatient, suddenly, her sharp ears picked up the faint sound of footsteps coming from not far behind her.

  Although the footsteps were very light, they were still heard by Han Xi Dong.

  Then, Han Xi's eyes immediately turned towards the source of the footsteps.

  The moonlight is clear and cold, softly sprinkled over the entire earth.

  Under the moonlight, a small black figure was slowly walking towards her.

  Because that figure was facing away from the moonlight, Han Xi could only see the small silhouette of the person and tell that it was a woman.

  When that woman came before her, Han Xi Tong finally saw the true face of the person who had come, and her eyes widened involuntarily.

  "How is it you?!"

  Han Xi's eyes widened in shock and she let out a stunned cry.

  After all, even if she had thought about it day and night, she would never have imagined that the person who was going to help her leave this place would be...

  Bitterly cold!

  "Why?!"

  After the shock, Han Xi's eyes calmed down, and at the bottom of her heart, there was a strong sense of doubt.

  After all, she didn't know Han Bing at all. After coming here, Han Bing was also very cold to her, but why did she help her leave Luo Chan's residence? Wasn't she afraid of being punished by Gui Mei for knowing about this matter!?

  Moreover, regarding the previous incident at Shui Shang Ting, she also knew that the punishment inside Luo Cha Ge was extremely severe. If Han Bing really helped her escape and people found out about it, there would be no other way but death!

  Facing Han Xi's puzzlement, Han Bing's face remained calm and cold, just like his name, extremely cold. Even his voice was low and cold, devoid of any warmth.

  "You don't need to know why, just knowing I can take you out is enough."

  Having said that, he himself first displayed his lightness skill and flew towards the depths of the forest.

  Han Xi's face slightly froze for a moment, then she didn't think much about it and tightly followed Han Bing's figure into the forest.

  The forest at night is the most dangerous place, with countless ferocious beasts inside. However, strangely enough, along the way, Han Xi Tong didn't see a single wolf.

  Moreover, the direction of Han Bing's walk was also very strange, constantly turning left and right. It wasn't until later that Han Xi Tong discovered that there were actually mechanisms set up in this forest, and if someone unfamiliar with them took a wrong step, they could lose their life.

  It wasn't until they didn't know how long it took, Han Xi Tong and the others finally passed through that piece of forest, and suddenly the scene in front of them opened up. Only then did Han Xi Tong realize that now they were on the middle of the mountain, from here looking down, they could still see the lights of thousands of families below the mountain.

  "From here down is Baiyu Town."

  At this time, Han Bing spoke again.

  "Why help me?"

  Although she knew Han Bing might not tell her the answer, Han Xi Tong still asked again.

  After all, she knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world. She and Han Bing were not related by blood or marriage, so why was she willing to take such a great risk to help her leave?

  But upon hearing Han Xi Tong's words, Han Bing did just as Han Xi Tong had expected and didn't give her an answer. Instead, he slowly turned around and flew towards the forest, disappearing completely from Han Xi Tong's line of sight in no time.

  After watching that small black shadow disappear, Han Xi's eyes still felt stuffy because he couldn't get an answer.

  However, turning back to look at the twinkling lights below the mountain, thinking that Xuan Mei and the others were still worried about her disappearance, she could only suppress the doubts in her heart and rush down the mountain quickly...

  Until Han Xi Tong's figure completely disappeared at the foot of the mountain, a tall and slender man slowly walked out from the dark woods.

  The mountain wind was cold and refreshing, whistling as it blew by, blowing up the purple brocade robe of the man. His black hair was blown into some disarray by the wind, but he stood there quietly, his pair of enchanting eyes calm and unruffled, a hint of a gentle smile playing on the corners of his mouth.

  The soft moonlight sprinkled down, printing on his eyebrows, illuminating that one face of gentle and absolute beauty.

  This is a very delicate and feminine face. If he were born as a daughter, he would definitely be a charming and alluring femme fatale, but unfortunately, he is a man.

  A man with a bewitching appearance that makes people feel sorry for him yet can't help but keep staring.

  After all, he is a very handsome man, especially those captivating eyes that can make people willingly surrender their souls with just one glance.

  But at this moment, the sinister look flashing in those captivating eyes was like the enchanting and seductive pearl-like flowers on his sleeves, which were soul-stirring yet bone-piercing!

  But following behind the man was Han Bing, who had just left earlier.

  Looking at the purple-robed handsome man standing in front of him, Han Bing's face, which was as cold and icy as a thousand-year-old glacier, softened involuntarily. A hint of infatuation flashed across his eyes, but that infatuated expression vanished so quickly that it seemed like an illusion.

  And she had more unanswered questions in her mind. So, after hesitating for a moment, she opened her mouth to ask tentatively.

  "Deputy Premier, why..."

  "Some things are better left unknown."

  The man immediately opened his mouth and coldly interrupted without giving Bing Xue a chance to finish speaking.

  "Yes."

  Knowing that he had crossed the line, his icy face tightened and he immediately lowered his head and nodded in response.

  She is his subordinate and should be content with her position, only needing to complete her master's orders.

  At the sight of her bowing her head and lowering her eyelids, the man slightly turned his eyes and said in a cold voice.

  "Do you still remember what you said back then, Han Bing?"

  "Han Bing remembered that if it wasn't for the Deputy Master saving him back then, he would have been raped to death. So Han Bing had once sworn to heaven that his life belonged to the Deputy Master and no matter what the Deputy Master asked of him, he was willing."

  Han Bing hastily said, and his thoughts involuntarily returned to ten years ago.

  Orphaned and alone, she wandered the streets begging, but was often bullied by local rascals. If it weren't for You Yue's appearance, she would have died long ago.

  So, from then on, You Yue had made up her mind about the man in front of her.

  As long as he says a word, she will go through fire and water for him!

  But the man heard Han Bing's words and seemed very satisfied, and then continued to say.

  "Alright, very well. That's how it is, don't mention this to anyone today, then go tell those brothers down the mountain that the one the master wants to kill, Han Xi Tong, is in Bai Yu Town, and... kill!"

  Hearing the man's words, Han Bing's originally unclear heart finally understood the man's intention.

  He actually wanted to kill someone by borrowing a knife.

  Because the master of the pavilion didn't know that the woman's identity was the one he ordered to be killed, the vice-master deliberately let her go and then had the assassins outside kill her. This way, even if the master found out about this matter, it would still be considered as his original intention to have her killed.

  At this thought, Han Bing's icy eyes flickered for a moment before she lowered her head and slowly retreated.