bookcurios Chapter 257 A Bond of Love and Devotion: Never to Be Apart
Chapter 257 A Bond of Love and Devotion: Never to Be Apart
As time went by, Shui Qingli continued to shuttle between Mutian Pavilion and Bingjingchuan.
On one side is her close sister, and on the other is her lover with whom she has only recently started a relationship. She can't afford to neglect one for the other.
As for his own separate palace, he hasn't been back for a long time.
However, Bing Lixue was unaware of the affair between Yue Yuanming and her brother, nor of Shui Qingli's astonishing identity. Moreover, given the reputation of Mutian Pavilion, Shui Qingli had to find ways to conceal her identity as much as possible to avoid causing trouble for Bing Lixue.
However, Bing Lixue sometimes wondered why her seemingly aloof and noble brother would occasionally show a hint of tenderness and longing.
"Brother, you seem to be lost in thought lately. Is something on your mind?" Bing Lixue asked with some concern.
"Huh? No." Shui Qingli was taken aback, not expecting herself to lose her composure.
However, the thought of Yue Yuanming waiting for him to return to Mutian Pavilion made him feel relieved.
...Never mind, let's go back as soon as possible.
Compared to her carefree life by Yue Yuanming's side, Shui Qingli became a bit more talkative when she saw her kind, obedient, and well-behaved younger sister:
“Sister, although I know you are a powerful Ice and Snow Ruler, I still hope you can work hard to cultivate and adapt to your abilities as soon as possible. After all, there are many powerful fairies in this world, and I may not be able to protect you perfectly every time.”
"Don't worry, brother, I definitely will." Bing Lixue nodded in deep agreement.
"It's getting late, little sister, I'll head back now." Shui Qingli stood up and said goodbye to Bing Lixue.
"it is good."
However, before leaving, Shui Qingli said with a hint of helplessness and apology, "I'm sorry, little sister, I probably won't have time to come to Bingjingchuan again for a while. If anything happens, please contact me immediately."
"I understand." Although Bing Lixue was still a little reluctant to part, she figured Shui Qingli must have his own things to do, so she didn't try to stop him or ask any questions.
—But later, after searching the entire fairyland and still unable to find her brother, Bing Lixue suddenly felt regret and annoyance, simply because she knew too little about Shui Qingli…
……
Of course, this back-and-forth behavior also caused Shui Qingli a lot of trouble from Yue Yuanming, and for a long time she did not dare to look directly at the Shiyan Palace's bedroom.
Just like now, as soon as she returned to Mutian Pavilion, she saw Yue Yuanming's ambiguous gaze, and Shui Qingli knew that she wouldn't be able to get a proper rest for the next few days.
"Qingli, you're back?" Yue Yuanming's expression remained indifferent, which made Shui Qingli inexplicably feel a pain in her waist.
"Hmm." Shui Qingli leaped up and landed on her own steps. "Sorry to keep you waiting."
"Everyone, disperse." After arriving at the person he missed, Yue Yuanming spoke in a low but authoritative voice, then pulled Shui Qingli away from the hall.
……
"Don't you guys feel that there's something off between the King and the Vice Prime Minister?" Martial God Ling looked at Yue Yuanming and Shui Qingli as they left, scratching his head in confusion.
Yin Chen seemed unfazed, You Fuyun and Wei Churuo gossiped amongst themselves, Zhen wasn't interested in gossip, and Bafeng watched with great interest as Wu Shenling spoke with a puzzled expression.
As for Xingchen... no one noticed the slight contemplation that flickered in those otherwise emotionless eyes.
"Oh, even Xiao Shi noticed something's wrong?" Sa Rui teased, "Looks like these two weren't hiding it obviously enough."
"Xiao Shi, you wouldn't understand even if I told you." Wei Churuo covered her mouth and chuckled. "Let's go. It looks like we'll be quite free for a long time. Dealing with those hypocrites every day is a good way to relax."
……
[Hall of Worldly Words]
"Qingli, will you leave me?"
Overwhelmed with emotion, Yue Yuanming asked a question in a low, hoarse voice.
"Whether in the past or in the distant future, the Lord of Water will only ever submit to you."
"No matter what happens, no matter what the future holds, I will never leave you."
……
A thousand years passed peacefully. Most of the time, Shui Qingli and Yue Yuanming were fooling around in the Shiyan Palace. On rare occasions, they would destroy civilizations together with other Dharma Aspects, using brutal methods to balance the development of the world, while also fighting wits and courage with the self-proclaimed righteous royal fairies.
At that time, Shui Qingli thought they would continue to live a peaceful life like this, but in the end, things are unpredictable, and joys and sorrows are always fleeting.
A past and a future severed apart, at their intersection lies a wound that no one can forget, and hearts that can never be reconnected...
【to be continued…】
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