Chapter 804: Revised: 801: Kid, Have No Worries

Chapter 804: Revised: Chapter 801: Kid, Have No Worries

It has been so long since we last met, Xiao Rongyan’s figure has become more upright and sturdy.

Although Xiao Rongyan’s features are not as stunning and flawless as Murong Yu’s… so exquisite that one cannot find a single flaw, it is undeniable that Xiao Rongyan’s handsome and striking appearance. His handsomeness is a kind of masculine and robust aura, seemingly able to effortlessly hold up the sky in any adverse condition as long as he’s present.

The flickering light from the fire basin danced with the wind, casting light and shadow on Xiao Rongyan’s features, making them appear even more three-dimensional, and his contours more distinct. Especially those eyes, deep and serene, with a subtle smile, profound and unpredictable.

Perhaps it was because of Xiao Rongyan’s black attire, his gentle and refined demeanor while smiling could no longer conceal the pure, matured, and imposing intimidating presence that the years had forged within him.

Bai Qingyan clenched the purse in her hand, their eyes met, and the intense longing surged through her heart, making her heartbeat uncontrollably faster.

Xiao Rongyan walked towards Bai Qingyan with composure. She made great efforts to restrain herself from rushing towards him, her eyes even welled up a bit, tightly clutching the purse in her hand. Ultimately, she couldn’t help but quicken her pace towards Xiao Rongyan.

Her heart was filled with joy and excitement, yet with some worry, fearing Xiao Rongyan’s arrival during the New Year’s Eve might affect Yan Kingdom’s affairs. She hadn’t forgotten what Yue Shi had said last time… that Emperor Yan had entrusted everything to Xiao Rongyan.

She stood before Xiao Rongyan, enduring her racing heartbeat, looked up at him and asked, “Why are you here?”

The cold wind passed by, but couldn’t take away the burning heat on Bai Qingyan’s cheeks.

“Thanks to the Bai family’s Hidden Guard for letting Yue Shi and I into the military camp…” Xiao Rongyan gazed at Bai Qingyan’s brows and eyes, couldn’t help but raise his hand to brush her loose hair aside, leaned close to her ear and whispered, “Otherwise Yue Shi and I wouldn’t have been able to sneak in.”

The warm voice of Xiao Rongyan brushed against Bai Qingyan’s fair ear as he spoke, making her ears burn unconsciously.

Regarding the matter of the Bai family’s Hidden Guard accompanying Yue Shi wandering around, Xiao Rongyan already knew. Therefore, he dared to sneak into the Jin Army camp openly this time.

Before Bai Qingyan could speak, Xiao Rongyan suddenly covered his mouth and coughed twice, tugging at the wound on his chest. Afraid that Bai Qingyan would notice, he sidestepped and avoided her. Yet, the hunched back and trembling, taut figure still revealed his injury to Bai Qingyan.

“You’re injured?” Bai Qingyan supported Xiao Rongyan.

“It’s nothing serious…” Xiao Rongyan grasped Bai Qingyan’s hand supporting him, his fingers gently rubbing her delicate wrist, his eyes filled with deep affection, “Just a small injury, Kid, don’t worry!”

She leaned close to Xiao Rongyan and sniffed, detecting a faint scent of blood mingled with his familiar scent. She frowned and reversed her grip on his wrist to support him, “Let’s go inside the tent, let me have a look.”

Xiao Rongyan lowered his gaze to the worried Bai Qingyan, seeing her concerned expression, the smile in his eyes grew deeper. He followed Bai Qingyan’s intention, leaning half of his body onto Bai Qingyan, showing a strong pretence of not wanting her to detect his weakness, walked slowly with her towards the tent.

This time Yue Shi was quite perceptive, hiding behind the tree without interrupting Bai Qingyan and Xiao Rongyan. Seeing the two enter the tent together, Yue Shi secretly smiled, fretting about where to go. Suddenly, he heard a whistling sound from above.

Yue Shi looked up to see the Bai family’s Hidden Guard squatting on a tree branch looking at him, and laughed, “Let’s go, kid, just leave one person here to guard, let’s go have some tea!”

The not-yet-married son-in-law finally got a chance to meet Miss Bai, how could they lack such discernment and stand around like candles? Leave one person to guard from afar, just to prevent any external attacks.

Yue Shi was quite surprised; he was too focused on covertly watching his master and Miss Bai, hadn’t even noticed when the Bai family’s Hidden Guard had appeared above him. It seemed that indeed, whether in Dadu City or Shuoyang City, the Bai family’s Hidden Guard had accompanied him wandering around the city.

“Alright!” Yue Shi smiled and nodded, “I’ve been wondering where to go!”

Yue Shi left with the Bai family’s Hidden Guard, went to a tent far from the camp. Upon entering, he saw familiar faces gathered around a stove, eating dumplings and peeling peanuts.

The Bai family’s Hidden Guard cooking dumplings, wearing a flour-stained apron around his waist, one hand holding a lid, the other using a long-handled wooden spoon to stir the pot, “Oh dear, is this kid leaning on the edge of the pot? These dumplings just got here? The future son-in-law is here too?”

Yue Shi smiled a silly smile, scratching the back of his head, didn’t hesitate, “I really haven’t eaten yet, master hurried over to see Miss Bai, how could I, as a subordinate, have the nerve to eat first!”

“Why are you still standing there? Go wash your hands and sit by the stove…” The Hidden Guard cooking dumplings beckoned Yue Shi.

Yue Shi had never seen such down-to-earth and familial Hidden Guards. Growing up beside Emperor Yan Murong Yu and Murong Yan, the Hidden Guards he saw were all strictly disciplined, rarely spoke, hidden in places unseen by the master to protect the master’s safety. Some had been Hidden Guards for a lifetime without knowing the names of their comrades.

Yue Shi washed his hands and sat by the stove with the Bai family’s Hidden Guards. Instantly, a purse containing marinated dried meat was stuffed into his hand.

“Eat first if you’re hungry! It’s the time for growing, you need to eat well to have the strength to take care of our future son-in-law!” said the Hidden Guard who had called Yue Shi into the tent with a smile.

Yue Shi vaguely felt something odd about this statement, but considering that these Bai family’s Hidden Guards had already recognized his master as their son-in-law, he felt delighted. Nodding, he drew a piece of meat from the purse and stuffed it into his mouth. Indeed… it tasted really good.

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Inside the tent, Bai Qingyan helped Xiao Rongyan to sit on the soft couch draped with a white fox fur blanket, then pushed the fire basin closer to him. She sat beside Xiao Rongyan, and checked his chest closely by the candlelight, noticing a tiny patch of dark fabric of different hues on his chest.

As soon as her fingers touched it, Xiao Rongyan grabbed her wrist and pulled her into a hot embrace.

She looked up at him, meeting his serious gaze as he lowered his head, seemingly wanting to kiss her, his voice hoarse and low, “Kid, I’m a man…”

The delicate fingers brushed over the small patch of darker hue on Xiao Rongyan’s chest, felt the wetness…

With her eyelashes downcast, she stared at her fingertips, indeed stained with some red. Only because Xiao Rongyan wore black clothing, the bleeding from his wound wouldn’t be noticeable without close inspection.