I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 119 Farewell

A richly decorated carriage slowly drove out of the city gate along the stone road.

The driver was a man, one a strange man carrying a puppet on his back, and the other a handsome swordsman with a flamboyant and unruly demeanor.

The two have very different styles, but they look quite harmonious together now that they're riding in a carriage.

Inside the carriage sat two women; the pretty woman was pouring tea for the stunning beauty.

The stunningly beautiful woman pouted, looking very unhappy.

"Senior Sister, why do you want that Young Master Gu's things? I've heard plenty of rumors about his arrogance and domineering attitude during my stay in the capital."

"Hmm, what rumor?" Fei Xi handed the teacup to her junior sister and asked curiously.

Mu Qingfeng took the teacup and put it down. Now was not the time for tea; important business was at hand!

Her face was full of anger, and she tried her best to make her senior sister see the other party's true colors:

"Prince Gu is a terrible person! Whenever a family has a daughter who is known for her beauty, he will come to their door and forcibly take her as his wife, regardless of whether the family is engaged or not. Because he is the heir of Prince Rui, he caused a lot of women to commit suicide at Yanshui Pavilion because they could not bear the humiliation."

"Junior sister, have some tea first."

Fei Xi didn't directly comment on her junior sister's words. Instead, she advised her junior sister, who had been talking the whole time, to clear her throat first.

Not long ago, after Gu Mingfeng delivered the token, he ran away as if someone was burning his butt.

After he left, the junior sister looked unhappy, so Fei Xi quickly changed the subject and asked about the Third Prince.

It turns out that on that day at the Five Sacred Mountains Palace, the junior sister came with Master Xuanzhen to rescue the emperor.

At the same time, in the main hall, the Third Prince, who was hiding under the table, seemed to have fallen in love with his junior sister at first sight.

After the coup at the Five Sacred Mountains Palace, the only surviving princes of Emperor Hua were the eldest prince, who had been demoted to a commoner, and the honest and unassuming third prince.

The third prince's status rose dramatically, and he was regarded as the only candidate for crown prince.

The Crown Prince takes a fancy to a beautiful woman, and someone will naturally investigate and inform him of all the information about her.

So, during the few days that Fei Xi stayed in the palace, her junior sister outside the palace was fine as long as she didn't go out, but whenever she did, she would always run into the Third Prince rushing to fawn over her.

The junior sister, considering that she and her Martial Uncle Jiucheng were staying in the palace, was afraid of causing them trouble. When the Third Prince approached, she could only ignore him with a cold face and didn't say anything unpleasant.

Who knew that the Third Prince seemed completely oblivious to people's expressions? The more his junior sister ignored him, the more excited he became.

Today, he even dared to publicly declare that he wanted to marry his junior sister as his concubine.

Bah! What marriage? He clearly wants to take his junior sister as a concubine.

Moreover, this third prince is not even the crown prince. He dares to act like the crown prince in public just because someone flatters him. This kind of person is obviously not smart.

Fei Xi automatically put herself in her mother's shoes and felt that the Third Prince was utterly useless, stupid and vicious.

She asked a casual question, and the Third Prince pulled this stunt in front of everyone.

Those who can't afford to offend the imperial power will likely avoid her junior sister from now on; it's simply outrageous!

Thinking of this, Fei Xi felt that Gu Shizi had done a good job beating her just now, saving her the trouble of arranging for Junior Brother Ji to put sacks in the middle of the night.

After discussing the Third Prince's matter, the junior sister brought up Prince Gu's matter again...

Fei Xi watched her junior sister drink tea with a smile, and she also picked up her teacup and took a sip. The tea was fragrant and delicious, truly a fine product from the palace.

Setting down her teacup, she asked in a gentle tone:

"Junior Sister, did the Third Prince tell you about the rumors you heard about Prince Gu?"

"Senior Sister, how did you know?!"

“The young master Gu is somewhat extreme in character and not a kind-hearted person. But I don’t quite believe that he forced the woman to her death. Although the Prince Rui’s mansion is very chaotic, Prince Rui has always been clear about rewards and punishments and strict in military discipline when managing Yanshui Pavilion. He would not allow his child to run rampant under his jurisdiction and cause a death.”

"That Prince Rui who knows everything? Senior Sister, how do you know everything?"

"Ahem, that's not important. Junior sister, one should not only rely on what one sees, but also learn to think critically about the logic behind others' malicious words."

"...I just don't like him!" Having been persuaded, Mu Qingfeng muttered, glancing at Fei Xi before letting out a barely audible whisper.

"Senior Sister, do you like that Prince Gu?"

Although her junior sister's voice was soft, Fei Xi, who had been paying close attention to her emotions, heard it clearly.

After understanding, Fei Xi paused for a moment, then smiled and replied.

"Oh? You like it."

"??? Senior Sister!"

Seeing her junior sister immediately bristle like a cat, Fei Xi covered her mouth and secretly laughed.

Seeing her senior sister secretly laughing, Mu Qingfeng knew perfectly well that Fei Xi was teasing her.

Realizing what had happened, Mu Qingfeng angrily pounced on Fei Xi and tickled her. The two laughed and joked for a while before stopping.

"Senior Sister, I asked very seriously!" Mu Qingfeng, still holding Fei Xi, was somewhat unconvinced.

She had noticed long ago that her senior sister treated Prince Gu differently.

While tidying the messy hair of the person in her arms, Fei Xi replied earnestly:

"I'll tell you the reasons when we get back to Qingcheng Mountain."

……

At the entrance to the post road outside the city, a thin young man stood among a group of tall, burly men.

The men looked somewhat rough, but they were dressed in luxurious robes. In contrast, the young man, dressed in a simple blue cloth, looked rather disheveled and stood out awkwardly among the composed men.

This unusual combination prompted those who were also seeing off relatives and friends along the post road to look back frequently.

Before long, a magnificent carriage slowly approached, and the sharp-eyed man at the head of the group rushed to its side.

"Senior Mu, Brother Ji, Junior Sister, have you picked up Senior Sister?"

"Young Master Tie, I'm here. Thank you for coming to see me off."

Fei Xi lifted the carriage curtain and greeted Tie Yi with a friendly smile.

With a quick glance, she spotted Liu Nanli walking slowly toward the carriage.

"Junior Brother Liu, your eyes have just recovered and you need to rest. It's best not to stand in the sunlight. Didn't I tell you to stay at the Iron Manor and not come here?"

Pulling Liu Nanli, who was pursing his lips and remaining silent, to sit down by the carriage, Fei Xi grabbed his thin arm and began to take his pulse.

After some time apart, the young man, who had gained some weight before entering the palace, looked even thinner.

Beneath the empty sleeves, her pale wrists were thin and bony; Fei Xi held them, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

"Didn't I tell you to eat properly? Medicine can't replace food. If you only drink medicine and don't eat, your spleen and stomach will be damaged."

"Senior Sister Fei, I want to go with you."

The thin young man, after saying what he wanted to say, kept his lips tightly closed and did not dare to look at Fei Xi's expression.

"Why are you doing this? Is someone in the Iron Manor treating you badly?" Fei Xi asked, her expression calm as if she wasn't curious about the real reason at all.

"My fellow disciples in the Tie family have treated me very well, but that's my own fault."

"Girl, take Brother Liu with you."

Two voices rang out at the same time. Tie Yun, who had already greeted the senior, came over when he heard the question.

Seeing that he was about to speak, Liu Nanli moved his lips but did not continue.

Tie Yun first patted Liu Nanli on the shoulder, then patiently advised Fei Xi:

“Sister, Brother Liu is with me, so of course I won’t mistreat him. But I can tell from this lad that he’s a man of great loyalty and righteousness. If you’re going on an adventure in the desert, he can’t stay here and enjoy the good life. Sigh, if I could leave, I would definitely go with you, sister. I understand how he feels. Now that you’re leaving him here, he’s not sleeping or eating well, and he looks like he’s just skin and bones. In that case, it’s better to let him come with you, sister. Even if he has to endure the sun and rain, and live a life of hardship, I think he’d be happy to do it.”

After listening to Brother Tie's words, Fei Xi raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping from Tie Yun to Liu Nanli.

"You really want to come with me? The desert is not like the Central Plains. Our lives may be in danger at any time. If we encounter any danger, I may not be able to protect you."

"Senior Sister Fei, I know I don't know martial arts, and taking me in is like taking on a burden. But Master is in trouble, and I want to do my part. If you don't agree, I..."

Before Liu Nanli could finish speaking, a finger silenced the rest of his resolute words.

"Now that you've convinced Brother Tie, I'm afraid you'll come even if I disagree. Let me lay down three rules: you must listen to me the whole way, you're not allowed to act on your own, and you must ask me first before doing anything. Can you do that?"

Fei Xi's cold expression and aloof tone puzzled Tie Yun.

Isn't Brother Liu the girl's junior brother? Why does the girl seem to be on guard against him?

"it is good."

Liu Nanli smiled, his sickly face suddenly becoming radiant, like sunshine breaking through a cloudy day.

Fei Xi glanced at him, then turned away and walked towards Young Master Tie, who was chatting animatedly with his junior sister.