The Fourth Lady novel Chapter 67

When Ning Siyao and Chai Yiyun were holding on to the idea of leaving, they felt that Su Qingyan at that moment was different from before. But exactly what was different, they weren't able to put the words to it. Rather than saying they couldn't say, it was more accurate to say that it seems some of Su Qingyan's characteristics were already beginning to change.

Ning Siyao looked to Qingyan with a smile, "Qingyan, where did you go in these five days, why didn't you say anything to us? We were all worried for you."

Qingyan tidied her sleeves, having no intention to look at Ning Siyao. She nonchalantly opened her mouth, "The abbot gave me a task. I've already completed it now, so naturally I can come back."

She didn't give Ning Siyao the opportunity to reply, rather looking to Su Jiashi and apologizing, "To have let grandmother be worried is Yan'er's fault."

Su Jiashi held on to Qingyan's hand and shook her head, "If you can safely return, grandmother will be fine. Grandmother just knew you and the abbot were fated to meet."

Qingyan listened to her words, unable to deny, and nodded with a smile, "Yan'er also feels it was predestined."

Su Jiashi looked to Qingyan and patted her shoulders, "Yan'er, you've grown up. There some words grandmother doesn't know how to say."

Qingyan looked to Su Jiashi still with a pleasant smile, "Grandmother is right."

Su Jiashi began to feel that she didn't understand this granddaughter. In the past, this child was always so timid, making her worry that others in the manor would bully her. But looking at it now, that wasn't the case?

Just when did her granddaughter mature like this?

Was she still that sensible and clever grandchild of hers?

"Grandmother, I heard that second aunt wants to return home." Qingyan looked to Su Jiashi carrying a smile on her face, "Yan'er also thinks it's time we should head home."

Su Jiashi looked to Qingyan and nodded, "Since you've come back, let's immediately set out for the capital." With that said, Su Jiashi left the main hall under Yunxiang's support.

When Ning Siyao looked to Qingyan, she couldn't help but to say, "You've become quite impressive, Su Qingyan."

Qingyan smiled as she listed to Ning Siyao, "Thank you very much for the praise, second aunt. Qingyan is unworthy of such."

Lastly, Ning Siyao coldly snorted, before turning to leave the main hall too.

It was just then, when abbot Lingyang appeared. He walked out and saw the maiden dressed in purple, faintly saying, "Shibo was right, this outfit certainly suits you very much."

"Abbot, this is the result I wanted." Qingyan looked to Lingyang still with a smiling face, "From the beginning till now, I've never once regretted every step I took to get here."

Lingyang looked to Qingyan and reluctantly shook his head, "Since it's what shizhu wishes, then just follow your heart's desire."

Qingyan turned around and sincerely bowed to Lingyang.

Seeing Qingyan's retreating figure in the distance, Lingyang softly said to the young monk next to him, "Did you see that girl just now. The evil aura around her is heavy, but shibo is still willing to be obsessed with her."

Naturally, the young monk didn't understand the hidden meaning behind Lingyang's words. After a moment, Lingyang helplessly shook his head, "Everything is all a sin*!"

(*TN: The original term is specifically referring to sin in Buddhism or enmity leading to sin.)

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When Qingyan returned to the courtyard, she saw that Qingdai and Chishao had already packed away everything. And when Qingdai saw Qingyan, she sighed in relief.

"Miss, I'd thought that you really went missing." Qingdai said as she poured a cup of water for Qingyan, "Miss, just where did you go in these five days?"

Qingyan took out the recently made jade flute, "Qingdai, you've often traveled the world, do you recognize this flute?"

Qingdai was born and raised in the Seven Star Hall, towards various things in jianghu* she more or less still had some understanding of. She recognized the flute in Qingyan's hand, it was precisely the flute made from blood jade.

(*TN: Pugilistic world outside the political influence of power.)

"This is a jade flute made from blood jade?" Qingdai looked to the jade flute in surprise, "Miss, where did this blood jade come from?"

"Given by an old friend." Qingyan held the jade flute and softly said, "That unusual phenomenon in the skies was the result of playing this flute." She looked into Qingdai's eyes still speaking in a soft voice.

Qingdai thought back to that scene from earlier. Although she had never heard the [Thousand Beasts and Phoenix] played with a flute before, there was still many rumors regarding it in jianghu.

One song, [Thousand Beasts and Phoenix], can draw thousands of beasts to worship the phoenix.

"Miss, could it be that you're the pavilion master of the Thousand Beast Pavilion?" Regarding the Thousand Beast Pavilion, Qingdai more or less had some understanding of, but she'd only heard about it from Fengshuang. The pavilion master of the Thousand Beast Pavilion, Qilian Qingyan, had already passed away five years ago, and the Thousand Beast Pavilion now was practically masterless.

"Yes and no." Qingyan looked at the flute in hand and slowly replied.

Yes, because that Thousand Beast Pavilion was built by her. And no, because she was no longer Qilian Qingyan.

It was impossible for Qilian Qingyan to exist in this world anymore.

Only Su Qingyan existed in this world.

Su Qingyan, who'd returned from hell to extract her revenge.

One of Su Jiashi's servant, Juanxiang, came over to inform Qingyan that they were preparing to leave Ganyun Temple. Qingdai watched an emotionless Qingyan nod to Juanxiang.

"Miss, we should set out for the capital." Qingdai looked Qingyan and slowly said.

Qingyan stood up and walked to the window, her voice abruptly turning cold, "Yes, I'm afraid the Su manor is about to undergo some changes."

Qingdai had been by Qingyan's side long enough, already understanding the hidden meanings in Qingyan's words. This time only the Su manor was going to be overturned, but next time perhaps it will be the capital city.

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Murong Jingxuan privately summoned Xuanxin to speak with him. Although Xuanxin knew of Murong Jingxuan's status and background, he still held a bit of dislike towards Murong Jingxuan's attitude. Perhaps it was because Murong Jingxuan always carried a mischievous smiling face.

"Xuanxin Priest, if I were to tell you that I know who the person that played the tune was, can you tell me the history of that girl?" Murong Jingxuan gazed at Xuanxin before him and slowly said.

"Even if Shizi doesn't me, I naturally still know just what kind of god this girl was." Xuanxin looked to Murong Jingxuan with a serious look.

"Oh, let's hear it then, if you don't mind." Murong Jingxuan had an intrigued look.

"If I've guessed correctly, this girl is the Dingguo General Su Yun's daughter." Xuanxin met with Murong Jingxuan gaze and boldly declared.

Murong Jingxuan looked to him and earnestly nodded, "Correct, but I still want to know this girl's past, I'm wondering whether or not you could tell me."

Xuanxin looked to Murong Jingxuan and reluctantly shook his head. "Your Highness, this poor priest doesn't know of this girl's past."

Murong Jingxuan played with the dagger in his hand, "Are you not afraid that I might just kill you here?"

Xuanxin looked to him and shook his head, "Shizi, you won't kill me, because you are the purple gold malicious dragon that will watch over Miss Su."

Murong Jingxuan listened to Xuanxin's words and placed down the dagger in his hand. He looked to him and asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that?"