Chapter 207
Chapter 207
Nalan Jingwen was slightly taken aback, then lowered his eyes and looked at Liu Qishan.
He looked up at her from her arms, his eyes gentle and calm, as if he were talking about something ordinary.
Looking into his clear eyes, Nalan Jingwen felt a pang of guilt. She instinctively pushed him away from her embrace. "Just now, the Xue Kingdom Preceptor helped me break through the shackles of Xuan power. I must have been tainted by his aura."
Liu Qishan was pushed out of her arms. He lowered his eyes slightly, recalling the displeasure the person had shown when they saw him yesterday. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he took her hand and asked her as if it were a casual question.
"The Snow Kingdom Preceptor?"
"What about immortality?"
Nalan Jingwen let him hold his hand and patiently explained, "The Snow Kingdom Preceptor happens to know how to break the shackles, so there's no need to trouble him with longevity."
Liu Qishan nodded thoughtfully, but didn't ask how it was done. He simply looked the person over to make sure she was alright before pulling her closer and gently wrapping his arms around her waist.
Nalan Jingwen was somewhat resistant, not wanting him to smell someone else's scent on her again.
"Don't……"
Liu Qishan looked up, revealing a rare expression of grievance.
"Does Awen dislike me?"
Upon hearing this, Nalan Jingwen quickly denied it.
"How could you say that? Don't overthink it."
Liu Qishan gently hooked her hand and said, "Then why is Awen so resistant to me?"
"Didn't you dislike the smell on me?"
Liu Qishan shook his head and gently rubbed his face against her lower abdomen. "I don't care."
Nalan Jingwen's eyes darkened, and he gently stroked the top of Nalan Jingwen's head, remaining silent with his lips pursed.
Her Qishan knows everything; her Qishan is so intelligent that nothing can be hidden from him.
Even knowing that she had physical intimacy with other men, he said nothing, silently endured it, and neither made a fuss nor caused a scene.
Nalan Jingwen pulled the person away, turned around and went into the room. Liu Qishan was a little stunned. Looking at her back, he was in a daze for a moment. He then looked down at his hands, his expression somewhat blank.
Nalan Jingwen returned to his room, used a cleansing spell, removed the clothes that had been tainted with the scent of others, put on another set of clothes, and then returned to the courtyard.
Liu Qishan lowered his head, his expression unreadable. Suddenly, he felt himself suspended in mid-air, and instinctively cried out in surprise before feeling himself fall into a warm embrace.
Nalan Jingwen placed the person on his lap, encircling him in his arms, while he himself sat on the recliner where the person had been sitting.
Liu Qishan relaxed completely, and with a slight turn of his head, he could kiss Nalan Jingwen's cheek. He smelled that Nalan Jingwen no longer had anyone else's scent on him, and a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
Then he turned his head and placed a light kiss on Nalan Jingwen's face, carrying his unique fragrance mixed with the scent of osmanthus.
The latter held his hand, intertwining their fingers tightly. Inhaling the pleasant scent emanating from the person in his arms, his eyes were deep as he softly asked, "Doesn't Qishan care?"
Liu Qishan knew what she meant. He smiled, a gentle smile as always, like a spring breeze that made people feel comfortable. His voice was warm and gentle as he said, "I just want you to be happy."
“What Awen cares about is what Qishan cares about.”
Nalan Jingwen was somewhat stunned. Perhaps the fragrance of osmanthus under the tree was too strong today, making her unconscious. She held his hand a little tighter.
Her Qishan has always been so understanding.
If it were Rong Hengyu, he would definitely consider her opinion before deciding whether to bring her into the household.
If it were Pei Yunche, he would definitely make a scene, hug her and cry, refusing to let go, forcing her to say who she loves the most.
If it were Jinse, she would probably keep it to herself, afraid of upsetting herself, and carefully swallow all her grievances.
But Qishan simply accepted it gently, saying that as long as she was happy, he cared about everything she cared about, and everything would be done according to her wishes.
Nalan Jingwen embraced him, rested his chin on his shoulder, and said, "I would rather you be a little selfish."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qishan turned around in her arms to face her, cupped her face in his hands, looked at her earnestly, and gently kissed her lips in a soft voice.
“Liu Qishan is just a person, and naturally he is selfish. But Awen is different. You are now the Wise King of Fengtian. Naturally, I will not be the only one by your side. This is a fact that cannot be changed no matter what.”
"I would rather be separated by life and death than by death. Even if there are more people around me, as long as I can see you every day, that is enough."
"As long as Qishan knows that Awen has me in his heart, that's enough."
Nalan Jingwen gazed into those beautiful eyes, his eyes filled with tender affection, clearly reflecting her face.
But the more Liu Qishan said this, the more guilty she felt.
He had waited for her for a hundred years, but now she was not alone. If it were the old her, she would never have let him suffer such injustice.
"You can ask for more, as long as I have it."
She would give him everything she had.
Liu Qishan shook his head, gently rested his head on her shoulder, and said, "I have it."
"Ok?"
Nalan Jingwen was somewhat puzzled.
Liu Qishan chuckled softly and said, "Meeting and getting to know Awen back then is Qishan's most precious memory."
"That's something that others don't have, so it's enough."
Back then, it was just the two of them, no one else. No matter how many people are around Nalan Jingwen now, he has still occupied her for so long.
That was enough; he dared not ask for anything more.
"Besides, now it's just the two of us, and I'm content with just this companionship."
He knew they would soon return to Fengtian, and these days were simply too much for him to have.
Nalan Jing heard this but didn't know what to say. He felt that those memories were already a great blessing to him, and in his opinion, having those memories was enough.
Her Qishan, what a wonderful person she was.
Nalan Jingwen turned his head and kissed his eyes, saying with some guilt, "I originally planned to set off back to Fengtian tomorrow."
The body in his arms paused slightly, then relaxed and softly hummed in agreement.
"Then I'll pack it up tonight."
Nalan Jingwen hesitated and said, "Originally, I was supposed to go back with you, but..."
Liu Qishan held her hand without saying a word.
Nalan Jing sighed and continued, "I have other matters to attend to now, so you will have to return on your own tomorrow. I don't know how long it will take, but I will try my best to get back as soon as possible."
"After you return to Fengtian, go directly to the Prince's Mansion. Just say your name and they will let you in."
Liu Qishan remained silent for a long while before finally asking, "When are you leaving?"
"immediately."
He got down from Nalan Jingwen's arms and stood up. Nalan Jingwen also stood up and took his hands, unable to bear seeing his disappointed expression.
But Liu Qishan simply said, "Alright, then Awen must return safely."
Nalan Jingwen wrapped her arms around his waist and planted a kiss on his lips.
"wait for me."
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