Volume 1: The Heart of Red Makeup is Hard to Understand

  "Bodyguards?" Yun Yi's expression was momentarily stunned, then suddenly enlightened. Searching through fragmented memories, the original self had relied on his exceptional martial arts skills and also because he was at a critical point in his training, thus sending away the bodyguards who were protecting him... "Where are they?"

  "He's dead." Yu Fengxi's voice was calm and even.

  She didn't feel much surprise that the real body had fallen into such a miserable state, and those dark guards who hadn't died yet were silent for so many days, which was indeed deserving of death.

  "Your Highness! Urgent message!" A horseman rode in on the wind, a general deftly dismounted and knelt down to present it to Li Junzhu.

  The original wind sighed slightly, and the cloud intention passed over his shoulder, only to see Li Junzhao had already opened and read the secret letter, and immediately raised his head to look at her, suddenly caught off guard, four eyes met.

  Deep eyes, full of inquiry and judgment. The implication is subconscious, holding one's breath, the heart beats rapidly, that secret letter, related to oneself, what is it?

  Thinking that something unexpected had happened, Li Junzhuo calmly shifted his gaze and ordered: "Autumn Di, escort the two nobles back to the capital, no mistakes are allowed."

  "Yes." Qiu Di bowed his head respectfully, a faint glint flashing in the depths of his eyes.

  "The body of the Dark Guard has been found, with no internal or external injuries, and his death is quite intriguing." The original wind's footsteps did not stop, and his light voice was as calm as ever.

  "Is that so?" Yun Yi's tone was nonchalant, this wasn't the focus of attention at present. "But I wonder why the Crown Prince spared our lives, Feng Xi?"

  "I don't know." He replied succinctly. She raised an eyebrow and smiled seemingly genuine yet fake, "I thought there was nothing you didn't know!"

  "There are too many things I don't know. For example..." He slightly tilted his head, his slender neck curved elegantly, and he gazed quietly, the light in his eyes flickering with a hint of tenderness, "Yunyun's heart."

  This unintentional gentleness, like silk threads, makes one involuntarily want to be entwined by it.

  As if entranced, her expression and eyes wavered for a moment, then she lightly struggled free from the gentle restraints. A sense of vigilance arose in her heart. Was this the beginning of probing and suspicion?

  The soul under the skin has changed, whether it is as an intimate brother or a treacherous backstabber, he must have understood Yu Yun's intentions like the back of his hand. She thought she was close to Ben Zun in temperament, but the subtle changes could be seen in the details, and how could they escape his sharp eyes?

  Besides, she didn't intend to be a substitute for anyone, just wanted to be herself.

  "I also don't understand the heart of the wind." She seemed to smile but not quite, and he just smiled gently, saying no more. Such a situation fell into the eyes of the crowd, and it was another round of meaningful speculation.

  Qiu Di rolled her eyes in disgust, utterly shameless. She addressed her own brother by his name, her words ambiguous and flirtatious, her expression sticky and sweet, truly nauseating to behold.

  It's better this way, he doesn't understand her and she doesn't understand him either. He doesn't make it clear, so he pretends to be ignorant too. This way, at least they can temporarily get along. Yun Yi thought to herself.

  A humble horse-drawn carriage is before your eyes.

  "Two gentlemen, please!" A soldier acting as a coachman jumped down from the carriage and made a bow.

  Li Junzhuo was quite conscientious, but Yun Yi smiled slightly and didn't know what he was after. Was it also for the treasure?

  The horse carriage started slowly, the autumn wind rolled up the curtain, and she inadvertently caught a glimpse of Autumn Di's resentful eyes, her heart skipped a beat. In an instant, the curtain closed, blocking that gaze that made her feel uneasy.

  This is not just dislike, but hatred. Does Yuan Yun have a deep-seated grudge against him? It seems that this road will not be peaceful. Li Jun didn't know about the appointment, otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Qiu Di to escort him.

  In the carriage, Yuan Fengxi still held her in his arms, not intending to let go. She was comfortable and simply yielded to it.

  At the first glance of this person, the subconscious exclamation was not "brother", but "Feng Xi". Adding to the original Feng Xi's undisguised gentle and ambiguous tone, who would believe that there is nothing between them?

  However, at present, the most important thing is to cure one's own hands and feet and get rid of being manipulated by others.

  She adjusted her posture, from bottom to top, staring at his face without blinking. Hoping to catch a glimpse of emotion from the subtleties. "I heard that Master Wu can cure my hands and feet." A casual mention, with a hint of probing.

  "What did you say, Yu Wei?" He lowered his head to look at her, his face as serene and elegant as a white lotus blooming on a snowy peak. His eyebrows and eyes were exceptionally beautiful, and the only warmth in his gaze was reserved for her. "His medical skills are unparalleled, but he's arrogant and proud, never easily lending a hand. Won't you... let me try?"

  While talking, he had already found her wrist pulse and was carefully feeling it.

  She was astonished that Yuan Fengxi would have medical skills. Unfortunately, there were too few memories related to him, otherwise she wouldn't have had to guess so hard.

  "Will the wind stop? Can you grasp it?" In other words, this person is probing, to be honest, although he is extremely gentle with himself, his thoughts are unpredictable, and she can't trust him.

  "I'm not entirely sure." The original wind retracted his hand, "But as long as you're willing to believe me, I won't let anything happen to you."

  Trust? The cloud-like eyebrows narrowed, focusing on him with a gaze that seemed to be filled with the soft glow of the moon, gentle and mysterious, as if wanting to capture his heart and soul.

  She was exceptionally clear-headed. Her mind didn't wander. She remembered what her master from a past life had said, that she guarded her heart too heavily and needed to learn to trust. So, she tried to believe, but the cost of trusting was being crushed by the wheels of fate. In the last moment before death, the image of her half-sister's viciously smiling face, full of hatred, shocked her senses. The mask of hypocrisy was finally lifted in that instant.

  The word "trust" is so beautiful. Reality is cruel and ugly.

  How could she believe him, a complete stranger? Her heart turned over a thousand times, but only transformed into a beautiful smile. "I naturally believe in the whispers of the wind."

  In fact, she would rather believe Li Junzhuo. Unfortunately, he had to rush for the Jiangshan, otherwise he would have made a deal with him.

  The image of that resolute face appears in my mind, and I suddenly feel that it is somewhat similar to the person I loved in my previous life. My thoughts surge... To marry him, I abandoned my master and followed my father into that grand mansion. But I never thought that because of my mother's unglorious status as a third party, I was destined to be rejected.

  Unfortunately, his fiancée who lives opposite to him is actually his half-sister. Even if she becomes a member of the wealthy family, she cannot marry him. Moreover, deep down inside, she has never been a part of the wealthy family.

  In the end, what did he say? What's needed isn't a lover, but a wife with long sleeves who is good at dancing, Yun Yi, you're not suitable.

  Master also advised that Yitian, you are not suitable for him. Unfortunately, she was infatuated. In the doomed battle, she eventually lost her life.

  Now looking back on past events, I feel that I was really foolish at that time.

  Her thoughts rose and fell with the frequency of the carriage's jolts, and before she knew it, she had sunk into a dreamless sleep.

  "What's going on?" Amidst the daze, a gentle whisper seemed to come from both far and near. A slightly cool finger tip brushed against her lips like a feather, she shuddered suddenly, and abruptly opened her eyes.

  Right before his eyes, were his gentle and hazy pupils, as if they could contain all things, yet seemed to want to annihilate all things in that one scene of pouring rain.

  "Huh?"

  "Right ahead is Suzhou City." Yuan Fengxi smiled and stroked her face, her dazed expression was quite endearing.

  Suishui? She blinked her eyes, "Are you going into the city?"

  No.

  Feeling disappointed, to be honest, she really wanted to take a bath and change her clothes. Although the clothes on her body had been dried by his internal force, but not having taken a bath for several days was really unbearable.

  He seemed to see through her mind and smiled: "It's a coincidence that Wú Suì Gongzi is in Sishui."

  Wow, Yun Yi suddenly gained spirit, "Then let's enter the city!" Get rid of the disability, it's the top priority!

  Digression

  Tomorrow is the 30th of the lunar year, another year has passed in the blink of an eye, so fast. Everyone must be on holiday at home too.

  Thinking about it, I'm really lazy, one work per year...