"Xiao Man." Nangong Yu was overjoyed.
"Damn it!" Baili Letian sensed that the situation was not good and immediately ordered a retreat.
"Go? Where to go?" The white-robed man who appeared out of thin air, his voice as clear and cold as the winter moon, holding someone in his arms yet seemingly unfettered, instantly blocked Baili Letian's path. Although he did nothing, Baili Letian was sent flying backward, falling to the ground in a sorry state.
"Your Highness." Si Chen and the others rushed over, their faces filled with shock as they saw the man standing alone in the moonlight. "The Grand Tutor!"
"The Grand Tutor of Yusheng, Feng Tianlan!" Baili Letian had not expected that while pursuing Xiao Man, he would encounter this elusive Grand Tutor of Yusheng!
Feng Tianlan raised an eyebrow, his eyes like stars, bottomless yet chilling. "Sneaking into my Yusheng Imperial Capital, injuring my beloved disciple, and you still wish to leave? Too naive?"
"Beloved disciple..." A desperate thought flashed through Baili Letian's mind. He was dead for sure. Xiao Man was the eldest daughter of the General who Guards the Nation's residence, but no one had ever heard that she was a disciple of the Grand Tutor Feng Tianlan!
The Grand Tutor of Yusheng had always been an enigma in Yusheng. Some said he was an immortal descended to earth, while others claimed he was invincible. This was the first time they had seen the Grand Tutor make a move. Even when killing, it was like a dance, without a speck of blood. They hadn't even clearly seen how the Grand Tutor made his move before the enemy had fallen.
As Baili Letian fell, a wry smile touched his lips. Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, you were right. There is always someone better, a heaven beyond heaven. There are countless powerful martial artists in this world. I was too arrogant, and the price of arrogance is my life!
Nangong Yu stared at Feng Tianlan for a moment before stepping forward. "With the Grand Tutor's return, I presume Father Emperor will be very pleased."
Feng Tianlan nodded slowly. When Nangong Yu reached out to take Xiao Man from his arms, he sidestepped Nangong Yu and left directly with Xiao Man.
Nangong Yu retracted his hand and chased after Feng Tianlan. At this moment, Xiao Luo arrived with his men. Upon seeing Feng Tianlan and Xiao Man in his arms, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Grand Tutor, Man'er she..."
"Injured, but not fatally."
"That's good. It was my oversight." Xiao Luo breathed a sigh of relief. "Are you returning to the Grand Tutor's mansion now, or..."
"Her, I am taking her back to the Grand Tutor's mansion."
With that, Feng Tianlan and his men vanished quickly. Those hidden in the shadows followed, but none could keep up with Feng Tianlan's speed.
With Xiao Man in the Grand Tutor's hands, Xiao Luo was greatly relieved. At this moment, Xiao Luo was more concerned about Chu Qingge. Although it was only a brief glance, he knew clearly that Chu Qingge had suffered far more than Xiao Man!
Xiao Luo rushed back to the General's mansion. Chu Qingge had already woken up and had locked herself in her room without saying a word.
"Qingge, it's me."
Hearing Xiao Luo's voice, Chu Qingge couldn't help but burst into tears. Today should have been her happiest day, but a conspiracy had turned it into a nightmare in her heart.
"Open the door first, let me in, okay?"
Chu Qingge gritted her teeth, not letting herself cry out loud. She had no idea how to face Xiao Luo. She had always longed to marry Xiao Luo, but not in this manner. Su Dan Novel Network
"Qingge, I'm sorry, I am incapable. I couldn't protect you. Open the door and let me in, okay?" Xiao Luo coaxed gently. "I've called a female doctor to examine you, see if you're injured, alright?"
"Xiao Luo, let me be alone for a while." Chu Qingge said with all her might. The person she least wanted to face right now was Xiao Luo.
Xiao Luo fell silent. Just as Chu Qingge thought he had left, the door was forcefully kicked open. Xiao Luo, dressed in his groom's celebratory attire, looked exceptionally handsome.
Xiao Luo closed the door and saw that the room was completely dark. He intended to light a lamp but was stopped by Chu Qingge.
"Don't light the lamp."
Xiao Luo complied, extinguished the flint, and walked towards Chu Qingge. Chu Qingge, however, recoiled in fear, as if afraid of anyone approaching. Xiao Luo had no choice but to stop.
"Qingge, it's me."
Chu Qingge's expression was dazed. Her usually spirited eyes were lifeless, as if all vitality had been stolen, leaving behind only an empty shell.
"Qingge, don't be afraid. I will always be with you."
Chu Qingge's face remained expressionless and dead. She curled up in the corner, bundling herself into a ball, as if only then could she find a sliver of security.
Looking at Chu Qingge in such a state, Xiao Luo felt suffocated. However, he was always poor at words, and with what had happened, he truly didn't know how to comfort Chu Qingge. He feared saying the wrong thing and hurting her further.
"Qingge, the ground is cold. Go to bed, okay?" However, Chu Qingge remained woodenly seated on the ground, offering no response.
Xiao Luo took a deep breath, carried her to the bed, and carefully tucked her in. Chu Qingge seemed to be tired too; she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
In the Grand Tutor's mansion, Feng Tianlan gently and meticulously treated Xiao Man's wounds, stopped the bleeding, and bandaged her. Looking at the peacefully sleeping Xiao Man, a hint of tenderness flashed in the depths of his eyes, then vanished.
Xiao Man felt pain all over her body. She remembered seeing Nangong Yu when she fell off the cliff. What happened afterward? Was she dead? But why was she still in pain if she was dead?
Xiao Man hazily opened her eyes and saw someone sitting by the bed. Dressed in white brocade robes, with a veil obscuring his face, this was clearly Xiao Man's master, Feng Tianlan!
Xiao Man sat up in shock but the moment her emotions betrayed her, she threw herself into Feng Tianlan's arms. "Master, sob, Master, you're finally back. Your disciple has been bullied so badly."
Feng Tianlan was startled by Xiao Man's sudden action, nearly dropping the bowl of medicine in his hand. Yet Xiao Man kept rubbing into his arms. "Master."
"Alright, you're all grown up, why are you still so clingy?"
"I don't care. I was bullied, and Master has to do justice for me."
"Master has already taught the person who bullied you a lesson. Lie down quickly, don't reopen your wound." Feng Tianlan gently persuaded her. "Be good, be obedient."
Xiao Man buried her head in Feng Tianlan's embrace, concealing the hatred in her eyes. This man was unfathomable. She dared not reveal the slightest trace of killing intent, lest she die at his hands before she could even figure out what was going on.
Xiao Man's thoughts shifted. She suddenly looked up, accidentally bumping into Feng Tianlan's chin. Feng Tianlan grunted, and the veil on his face caught on Xiao Man's hair ornament, tearing it off directly.
"Master, I didn't... hit you hard, did I?" Xiao Man looked at the face before her, her pupils contracting sharply. The sharp pain pierced her heart, making it impossible to breathe. Her already pale face grew even paler, yet she had to feign worry and ask Feng Tianlan how he was.