Chapter 385 - 0242 Self-binding, therefore helpless

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

Xu Chang’an always feels that the room has an indescribable aura, like a light fragrance of snow plum petals floating in an elegant air, giving off a dreamy and mesmerizing feeling.

Because the dream was too complicated, although Xu Chang’an felt refreshed after waking up, his memories were still somewhat jumbled. He wanted to get up and prepare breakfast, but was afraid of waking Miss Yun.

After all, this young lady in front of him is very sensitive when she sleeps, even a slight movement would startle her awake.

Perhaps only at this time does Miss Yun resemble a Li Hua that can’t leave its owner.

Li Hua cats, aside from the one at Mu Yu Peak, are mostly aloof, but occasionally cling to people, just like Miss Yun.

Looking at Yun Qian’s sleeping face, Xu Chang’an thought that since she was so exhausted, maybe a slight movement wouldn’t wake her?

Hmm.

Just one more glance, just one more glance before preparing breakfast.

Observing the peacefully sleeping Yun Qian, Xu Chang’an couldn’t help but smile; his lady’s long hair was scattered, slightly unruly and touching her face, yet still remarkably stunning.

Thinking that this lady in front of him naturally carries an air of elegance and refinement... merely watching her is like seeing the vast sky, making one’s body and mind relax, much more exquisite than watching the sea alone from a cliff.

How could there be such a woman in this world who can be both nobly cool and endearingly charming?

Even if Yun Qian’s sleeping posture wasn’t good, her radiant hair, cascading down to her waist, was eye-catching, paired with her snow-like fair skin. Just speaking of her beauty, it was overwhelming wherever she went.

Including on Mu Yu Peak, it’s the same.

Honestly speaking, Xu Chang’an thought that even among the beauty-filled Mu Yu Peak and Tripod Heart Peak, few could compare to the lady in his arms, not that he was biased—it’s just the truth.

Considering all women, Xu Chang’an felt only the acclaimed high mountain flower, Senior Wen, could truly match up to Miss Yun.

Though it isn’t to say that Wen Li is exceptionally beautiful, it’s just that... Wen Li’s beauty isn’t of the typical gentle type, unlike Yun Qian, they’re not of the same kind.

If you ask Wen Li’s admirers, they would mostly describe their senior sister as having a heroic presence, quiet but reassuring, like a great senior.

Which is very different from Miss Yun.

Comparable indeed.

"..." Xu Chang’an thought, finding his mind a bit muddled, unsure what he was thinking.

How could he compare Miss Yun with other women?

Moreover, neither Miss Yun nor Senior Wen should be singled out for their looks and compared as objects, especially Senior Wen, for her many excellent qualities were respected by Xu Chang’an, having helped him greatly.

Hence, Xu Chang’an felt guilty for having such thoughts.

Yet, he is just a normal man; having such thoughts isn’t a grave sin, and reflecting in time is not too late.

"..."

Xu Chang’an admired Yun Qian’s sleeping face, swallowed involuntarily, forgetting momentarily about breakfast, thinking... just a bit longer, just a while.

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As for whether Miss Yun truly has such allure.

If Xu Chang’an’s words are not credible, then consider the voice of Zhu Tongjun, Zhu Pingniang—the "uncrowned king of flowers" from Hehuan Sect, Mu Yu Peak veteran, and now Li Zhibai’s only close friend in the flower sea.

Her words must carry some authority; she certified Yun Qian’s beauty.

Even Zhu Pingniang, upon her first meeting with Yun Qian, paused for a long while, mesmerized, before returning to her senses.

And upon coming to her senses, Zhu Pingniang stared at Xu Chang’an many times, seemingly pondering... how such an undeveloped young man could marry such a beautiful woman.

Yet later, after getting deeply acquainted with Xu Chang’an and Yun Qian, Miss Zhu began to see Xu Chang’an as outstanding, thinking it was Yun Qian’s good judgment to secure an excellent child foster husband early, considering her beauty and talentless nature.

But the first impression remains significant.

At least for now, if asked who the best-looking person Zhu Pingniang has seen is, the first image that flashes in her mind is certainly Yun Qian’s appearance.

Just like today’s women on Mu Yu Peak.

At first meeting, the information network buzzed with "Junior Brother brought his wife up the mountain."

By nightfall, it was all "Junior Brother’s wife is really beautiful."

Including discussions about the impossibility of capturing Yun Qian’s looks on paper; everyone who witnessed her face and aura could not retain it on canvas, resulting in countless varied versions of Yun Qian scattered across Mu Yu Peak.

This is only the initial meeting.

And upon revisiting today, one would find only messages like "Junior Sister Yun is really beautiful," with few talking about painting her likeness.

If not for the lady already spoken for, in a few days, thoughts like "My Dao Companion is really beautiful" might crop up.

Even so, some meat-eating women contemplate whether they can insert themselves into the situation, thinking they’ve got the Junior Brother and a perfect doll all sorted.

And all this... remains unknown to Xu Chang’an.

In a way, Qinling’s reminder "beware of Mu Yu Peak" was quite accurate.

But on the other hand, Xu Chang’an was lucky; having the support of Mr. Li and wouldn’t face the idea of "spousal collection" from those lacking insight.

But looking closely, most wouldn’t warrant Li Zhibai’s intervention, as there was Miss Wen first.

She was, after all, Yun Qian’s guide.

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Xu Chang’an knows, Yun Qian’s charm isn’t as she believes—to lack beauty, she’s quite the captivating one, appealing to both sexes.

If her husband truly wished to form a Crystal Palace, before long, all the ladies in the palace would become Miss Yun’s admirers and close friends, and what status could a flirtatious husband hold? Soon enough, he would be discarded, leaving Yun Qian the only one to still care about him.

Precisely because she was recognized, when Xu Chang’an was not in Beisang City, Zhu Pingniang paid close attention to Yun Qian’s activities, far more than to her redeemed "daughters."

She not only arranged for people to keep an eye on Yun Qian’s daily meals but also replaced the assistants at nearby eateries and taverns with clean and reputable womenfolk.

Fearing that Yun Qian’s beauty might cause trouble and concerned about delayed management in case of any incident.

Thus, when Xu Chang’an wasn’t home, Zhu Pingniang indeed cared for Yun Qian a lot.

Though a bit odd, Zhu Pingniang is a good person all around.