Xie Ming

If the Zen barrier is broken, the beauty will be like a jade sword or a rainbow.

Xiao, riding a white horse and wearing a silver helmet, charged in with his sword. Yuzhen was in grave danger, on the verge of death, when she was pardoned and released. All her sorrows turned into wind and rain.

In a fleeting moment, I froze on the spot.

With tears blurring my vision, I suddenly flashed back to five years ago, to that snowy night when I was trapped on Baozhu Peak behind Tanzhe Temple on the outskirts of Beijing.
As the year draws to a close, the weather is freezing cold, chilling one to the bone.

sough--

At night, the north wind rose, carrying snowflakes that howled outside the vehicle.

"kindness"

At this moment, Xiao'e hid in the carriage canopy, curled up her arms and legs, sniffled into Yuzhen's arms.

"Sister, eldest sister, I... I'm cold."

Xiao'e murmured sweetly, rubbing her head and neck even closer to Yuzhen's body.

Seeing her younger sister like this, Yuzhen felt extremely distressed. She quickly disregarded the wind, snow, and frost, took off her own fur coat, and wrapped it around Xiao'e.

From the outside, Xiao Jingchuan, also caught by the north wind, vaguely heard the commotion inside. Without hesitation, he quickly took off his own outer garment and shoved it into the curtained window, handing it to Yuzhen.

"Uh, this"

"Stop fooling around and hurry up and go back."

"I'm not in any trouble with those inside."

"On the contrary, the white fumes outside the car were blowing fiercely."

"Don't get too cold."

Yuzhen declined, but followed up with two more words of concern and warmth that touched Xiaochuan's heart.

"No, it's okay."

"I'm not cold."

"Men have strong vitality and are not as delicate as you young ladies."

"You, you should cover it up quickly."

"If I get sick from the cold, then it will be my fault."

As they were talking, the two lead horses in front of the carriage suddenly became agitated, snorting and scratching at the ground.

"Whoosh—whoosh"

Seeing the situation, Xiao quickly pulled on the reins to stabilize the situation.

"Ugh"

"This snow is awful."

"The road down the mountain was blocked, and we've been stuck like this ever since. The snow has stopped, but the wind has picked up again."

"If we can't go back even after nightfall, I wonder what Old Man Xue and the others down there will do in a hurry."

"Heh, let your father know when we get back to the manor tomorrow."

"I'm really in for a world of hurt then."

Xiao Chuan muttered to himself, gave a wry smile, and tried to make conversation.

These words were carried by the cold wind, and seven or eight of them slipped through the gaps in the curtains and windows into the awning.

After a moment's hesitation, Yuzhen replied.

"Xiao Jingchuan, don't think I can't tell. You're blaming me."

"If I hadn't insisted on going up the mountain this afternoon, you would have been spared this undeserved disaster."

"Yes or no?"

Yu-zhen was being sarcastic, deliberately teasing people with a playful smirk.

Xiao Chuan always appears nervous and silly in front of Yu Zhen.

At this moment, Ba Erduo's attention was entirely focused on the car. He heard Yuzhen's words clearly, but he couldn't react for a moment and didn't know how to defend himself.

"Ah, no, no." He stammered, making him seem even more foolish.

"Humph!"

"Yes, yes, there is."

Yuzhen continued to tease him casually.

But after he finished speaking, there was no response from outside for a long time.

Perhaps the joke had gone too far. Yu-zhen came to him with concern, pretending to recount the events as usual, but her voice trembled slightly.

"you"

"Why don't you come in?"

"It's too cold outside. Come on, let the three of us squeeze together, and it'll be warmer."

After she finished speaking, almost imperceptibly, a small blush rose on Yuzhen's cheeks.

"Hey--"

"Listen, did you hear that?"

"I'll tell you what punishment you'll be punished when you get back."

"Let's focus on the immediate situation first."

"Anyway, it's freezing cold and pitch black outside right now, and there's no one else around."

"You, come in."

Her voice was soft and timid, and Yuzhen possessed the graceful demeanor of a young woman.

Of course, with the inner and outer sides separated by a covered shed, Xiao had no idea of ​​the beauty's current state of embarrassment.

However, just from Yuzhen Jiaojiao's few words, most of her body was already numb.

For a moment, even he, with his simple mind, couldn't tell whether his legs were unable to withstand gentle words or were simply stiff from standing in the snow.

Even if he had the will, his legs and feet were simply too weak to move properly.

Just as he was in a state of anxious embarrassment, before he could even speak, suddenly…!

Ow—

Ow—

Two wolf howls suddenly echoed from the ravine.

It was faintly discernible, neither too close nor too far.

Xiao Jingchuan frowned, sniffed, and dared not be too lost in thought.

Cautiously, he leaned closer to the frame.

"Never mind, let's just forget about it."

"Men and women are no longer allowed to touch each other, unlike when we were children."

"If someone from your household comes looking for you and you run into them, it won't look good."

Xiao Jingchuan was struck by these two sentences.

Upon hearing this, Yuzhen couldn't help but feel annoyed. At the same time, she was unaware that upon hearing these words, Yuan He hurriedly glanced at Xiao'e's face.

Look at this girl's pure heart. She's snuggled up in my arms and sleeping now, snoring softly. I can finally relax and feel at ease.

"Besides, this mountain is not like the temple down below."

“Even in the back mountain, people often come here.”

"But it's a desolate mountain valley after all."

“It is not uncommon for ferocious beasts to appear at night.”

"Don't be afraid, I'll keep watch for you two outside the car."

"I'll ensure your two sisters are safe and sound," Xiao Hanhou continued.

Hearing the conversation outside, Yuzhen turned her face away and leaned closer to the window crack to peek out.

The place was deserted, except for that simpleton, who stood guard in front of the shelf with a straight face.

Ignore the person, and look further and higher.

At this time, the snow stopped, and the clouds seemed to have all dispersed.

In the clear, cold night sky, suddenly a multitude of stars appeared, and a pale moon shone brightly on the nearby White Tiger Mountain.

"Eh?"

"Xiao Jingchuan, you..."

"Between me and Xiao'e, whose safety do you care about more?"

Yuzhen said this out of the blue, and after she finished speaking, her bright eyes flickered, as if she herself had been startled first.

Looking at Xiao Lang again, sure enough, he was immediately rooted to the spot by these words.

He hesitated for a long time, then hummed and mumbled.
"Uh," I couldn't answer either way.

"Just tell me."

Out of sheer courage, Yu-zhen surprisingly wanted to know the answer.

"Oh dear, you two are of noble birth, daughters of the Duke's family."

"I must make sure that everything is in perfect condition."

Xiao was flustered, his ears turned red, and he awkwardly made excuses.

Clearly, Yu-zhen wasn't going to let him go until she got a clear answer.

"Hmph! What a joke!"

"One young lady after another, another rich girl."

"You're acting all distant now."

"Ow~"

“I know. At home, Xiao’e always calls you Brother Xiao. You must feel that she is more affectionate towards you.”

"You were concerned about her, but it was me who asked, which is why it was hard to say anything, right?"

It was a rare opportunity for Yu-Chen and Xiao-Chuan to be alone together, and Yu-Chen rarely let down her guard and acted like a spoiled little woman, talking to a man.

So, not only was Xiao Lang unaccustomed to it, but Zhu Yuzhen herself was also flustered, her heart pounding.

“Uh, this,” Xiao said, finding it difficult to speak.

"What, I guessed it, didn't I?" Yuzhen asked anxiously, determined not to let it go.

"No, it's not."

"It's you!"

In a moment of desperation, Xiao Jingchuan blurted out these words from the bottom of his heart.

Instantly, panic gripped both inside and outside the vehicle.
sough--

Only the north wind remains, oblivious to romance, recklessly causing chaos.
At this moment, silence speaks louder than words. A pair of young, beautiful girls, innocent and carefree, cautiously explore each other's hearts.

The astringent taste of the green plum gradually turned red onto Xiao Jingchuan's face.

I feel uncontrollably hot all over.

He gripped the scabbard tightly in his hand and, in a ridiculous act, swore an oath.

"Yu, Yuzhen!"

"From now on, I will protect you."

"Whether it's a guard or a coachman."

"Just call my name, and I, Xiao Jingchuan, will answer."

"I will not give up even if I die!"

(End of this chapter)