#231 - Don't lie to me, okay?

Two days later, Little Green Mountain, Peach Blossom Forest.

Noon.

Hundreds of steps along the bank, with no other trees in between, fragrant grass, beautiful and fresh, fallen petals colorful.

The scene described in the previous life's "Peach Blossom Spring" appeared before my eyes, pink peach blossoms tightly next to each other, crowding thousands of branches.

However, the protagonist now is not the fisherman of Wuling, but Wei Changtian.

The figures walking in the forest are not reclusive villagers living in a paradise, but several young women in different clothes.

The sun is warm and the weather is clear, the breeze is gentle, and the peach blossoms and green willows drag the smoke.

The breeze gently raised the skirts of the girls, their fair ankles looming, in the sun, it was a scene of peace and beauty.

"Young Master."

Walking side by side with Wei Changtian in the forest, You Jia looked at Xu Qingwan, who was picking flowers with Yang Liushi not far ahead, and asked softly:

"Does Miss Xu know that I am a Dragon Finch?"

"I don't know."

Wei Changtian shook his head: "I have not told anyone about you."

"That's good."

You Jia nodded with relief, gently picking off a few peach petals that fell on Wei Changtian's robe, her movements gentle.

That night, after Wei Changtian said the slightly rude "confession" of "I actually like you," she told all her secrets.

Looking back now, You Jia didn't know why she made that decision at the time, and she didn't know why her love for Ning Yongnian was so "vulnerable."

At that time, she just thought that even if Wei Changtian killed her after learning the truth, it would be much better than being a discarded pawn.

But the latter did not kill her.

After listening, Wei Changtian was silent for a long time, then held her hand and said softly.

"It's okay, it's all over."

"..."

This was a sentence that the man would never say.

You Jia knew very well that if the same thing happened to Ning Yongnian, what awaited her would definitely be a ruthless Heavenly Son's sword light.

"Young Master, Li Huaizhong, he..."

"You don't have to worry about this."

Wei Changtian turned his head and glanced at You Jia, who was worried, knowing that she was worried about the trouble caused by "failing to complete the task."

"I will take care of everything for you, just rest assured."

"Okay."

You Jia responded softly, lowered her head and said nothing more.

The spring forest was quiet, birds chirped softly, and a small stream flowed潺潺 in the distance.

Wei Changtian also didn't speak, walking slowly on the budding green grass, and his mind recalled Ning Yongnian's plan that You Jia had confessed to him.

Sighing secretly in his heart, Wei Changtian's expression remained unchanged.

Now that he already knew Ning Yongnian's plan, the purpose of攻略 You Jia had been half achieved.

As for the remaining half...

Huh?

A scent of flowers drifted past his nose, and Wei Changtian suddenly felt a warm little hand intrude into his palm.

This little hand seemed to be a little timid, holding his fingertips, the touch was very warm, but not as soft as Yuan'er, Yang Liushi, or Lu Jingyao's hands.

It's similar to Xu Qingwan's.

Slightly surprised, he turned his head and glanced at You Jia, whose face was flushed. At this moment, a ray of sunlight fell through the gap in the peach blossoms, turning into round spots of light.

When the wind passed, the light spots jumped on the pink skirt, and You Jia looked back with rapid breathing, her hair and eyebrows shining brightly.

"Wei, Young Master Wei, I did deceive you before..."

"But, but I will never do it again..."

"Don't lie to me either, okay?"

"..."

The eyes, full of hope and desire, were close at hand, Wei Changtian paused slightly, then looked at You Jia's eyes and replied calmly:

"Okay."

"..."

Suddenly, a white cloud drifted away in the sky, and the sunlight poured down like a torrent in an instant.

Her body trembled slightly uncontrollably, You Jia held Wei Changtian's hand tightly with one hand, and quickly wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with the other.

These were tears of emotion and joy.

Having heard too many perfunctory words and deceptions, and too many unfulfilled promises, You Jia's expectations for the future were actually very simple.

She only hoped that Wei Changtian would not treat her as a disposable pawn like Ning Yongnian, and only hoped that Wei Changtian would not lie to her.

Therefore, this "okay" was of great significance to You Jia.

It not only meant that she now had a man to rely on and trust, but also meant that she was no longer the Dragon Finch whose "life and death were not her own."

However, You Jia did not know.

This "okay" was actually already a deception.

Two more days passed, the tenth day of March.

After arranging everything in Shu Prefecture, Wei Changtian left Shu Prefecture as scheduled and secretly went to Ji Prefecture to prepare to discuss the "destroying Liu" matter with the Xu family.

Those traveling with him were Chu Xianping, Zhang San, Qin Zhengqiu, several experts from the Gongji Association, and You Jia.

In order to cover people's eyes, except for these people, no one else knew where Wei Changtian and the others were going or how long they would be gone.

They didn't even know when they left.

"Miss Xu, don't wait, eat quickly."

At dusk, Li Suyue was persuading Xu Qingwan, who was waiting at the entrance of the small house, to go back to the house to eat.

"The master and Zhang San usually come back at this time, but since they haven't returned today, they must have gone out of the city to handle affairs."

"Oh."

Xu Qingwan withdrew her gaze with some disappointment and asked softly: "Did Zhang San tell you when they would come back?"

"No, he only said that he would go out with the master for a few days."

Li Suyue shook her head and comforted: "Miss Xu, although it's not very peaceful now, as long as the master and the others don't go to places like Ji Prefecture, nothing will happen."

"Yeah."

Xu Qingwan nodded noncommittally, followed Li Suyue through the small courtyard, and returned to the dining room to prepare for dinner.

Yang Liushi and Liang Qin were both there, but You Jia was nowhere to be seen.

"Where is Miss You?"

She asked casually, and everyone shook their heads to indicate they didn't know.

However, after thinking for a while, Yuan'er suddenly said: "Miss You seems to have left with the young master too."

"I went to clean Miss You's room today, but found that a few clothes were missing, I think Miss You took them away."

"..."

The group of women in the room just nodded after hearing this, but their thoughts were different.

Liang Qin: Hmph! So angry! I'm jealous!!

Yang Liushi: What is the purpose of the young master taking Dragon Finch on this trip? Will there be any danger?

Li Suyue: Alas, the master seems to be too close to Miss You recently, and has alienated the other girls.

A Chun: Hooray! Master is out!!

Xu Qingwan: A few days ago, I clearly told Wei Changtian that I wanted to go out with him, but why is it that Changtian is unwilling to take me, but is willing to take You Jia?

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window lattices, and countless women's little thoughts, little joys, little worries, and little yearnings were hidden in the orange-red dusk.