Chapter 375: Long-Awaited Reunion

The Peach Blossom Island in the East Sea Area was already a sea of peach-red and willow-green at this time.

Gu Jiu Ling's body had been recovering well these days.

Upon arriving on the island, she had a fixed wet nurse; the wet nurse was an island resident, of impeccable lineage and clean background.

The two milk babies she raised nearby no longer needed to drink goat's milk.

The two little ones had just passed their first month, and after another three months, their features became even more lovely.

That day, Gu Jiu Ling sat by the bedside in the warm pavilion, watching the two little ones eat their fill and practice rolling over.

She found it especially amusing, and a deep maternal love welled up in her heart.

The little girl grew increasingly lively, even stretching out her lotus-root-like little arms, wanting Gu Jiu Ling to hold her.

Her tiny hand lightly grasped Gu Jiu Ling's finger, resting on his fingertip, and she even seemed to want to sit up.

Her brows and eyes bore a resemblance to hers, she was born ice-snow clever, extremely cute, like a pink doll stepped out of a New Year painting.

The son, however, was steadier, with a more introverted temperament.

After practicing rolling over, he lay on his back on the small blanket, his chubby hands playing with the rope Gu Jiu Ling had casually given him.

His chubby hands wrapped the rope back and forth in play, quite delighted; even while playing there, his expression remained calm.

He was even overly calm, as if someone owed him money.

Yun Duo, on the side, shook a rattle to amuse the two little ones.

Jiu Yue washed the diapers for the two little masters; at this time, various cotton diapers hung all over this small courtyard where peach blossoms bloomed, facing the sweet warm breeze, even giving a feeling of fluttering colorful banners.

"Master, what should we name our little miss and young lord?"

"The children are already this big; it's not good to have no name."

Gu Jiu Ling's expression froze slightly; these two children were Xiao Yin's offspring, and if they took the surname Xiao, that would be the imperial surname.

If they followed her surname Gu, she still hadn't decided on a name for the children.

Thinking of this, Gu Jiu Ling felt a tinge of regret; usually a child's given name is chosen by the family's elders or the father, but how should that generation choose?

Now her elders would just think of something random, not presentable, but Xiao Yin isn't here to meet her, and besides, he's currently in hiding.

Having him come over to name the children would be neither worthwhile nor appropriate.

Now she merely looks at these two children, the girl and the boy, calling them.

After being reminded by Yun Duo, she felt a bit at a loss.

Who are you?

Gu Jiu Ling opened her mouth, about to speak, when suddenly a hurried footsteps sounded outside, accompanied by a faint hint of four killing intents.

Gu Jiu Ling jumped in shock.

Peach Blossom Island had always been peaceful; moreover, reaching it required passing through whirlpools big and small, and she had hidden this place very securely, so few people came up.

Now not only had someone arrived at Peach Blossom Island, but they were even rushing toward this direction.

She could hear Princess Yalan's urgent shouts, and even Fu Feng's words came through, leaving her bewildered.

Yun Duo hastily put down her rattle, pressed her hand to the dagger at her waist, and Gu Jiu Ling quickly pressed down on her arm.

This lass is always fighting and killing wherever she goes; her habit never changes.

She didn't know what had happened outside; the residents of Peach Blossom Island were people she had carefully selected years ago.

Most were her confidants, and this batch of islanders were all honest and simple folk; having suffered hardship, they were taken in to Peach Blossom Island, and they were so grateful to Gu Jiu Ling that they had no time to offend her courtyard.

Gu Jiu Ling's courtyard lay at the easternmost side of Peach Blossom Island, surrounded by even denser peach blossoms; at this moment, those hurried footsteps were drawing ever closer.

"Master, what on earth is going on?" Jiu Yue also panicked.

She and the master had moved to Peach Blossom Island, already living there for three months, over three months; she found the local customs simple, life plain, and far from turmoil, making it a very suitable place to rest and recuperate.

She hadn't expected the outside commotion to grow so loud; she hastily dropped the baby clothes in her hands and turned to shield Gu Jiu Ling behind her.

The courtyard door was suddenly kicked open with a single foot; the person apparently used full force, half of the wooden boxwood door was kicked out of its frame, and with a clatter it fell straight inward to the ground.

After a burst of flying dust, the haze gradually cleared, revealing a man in a dark-gold brocade robe stepping slowly into the doorway through the lingering mist.

The moment he stepped inside, Gu Jiu Ling stood frozen at the doorway, unable to utter a word.

Xiao Yin lifted his head and stared fixedly at Gu Jiu Ling standing in the doorway.

These days he had been searching for her almost to the point of madness.

He could not imagine how he had gotten through these days.

Three months, exactly three months of time, he traveled day and night to reach Spring Prefecture, finally capturing Zuo Feichen, who was about to rush back to Jing Cheng, midway.

Unfortunately, that Tuo Ba Yu kid got away, but in this world, those who want to capture the Red Scorpion also find it difficult.

These were bearable; what tormented him most was his deep longing and worry for that woman, Gu Jiu Ling.

Now her children were probably already born; he didn't know where she was, or whether her dwelling was safe.

Was she eating well?

How were his two children? Were they boys or girls?

Did she encounter danger when giving birth? How is her health now?

A string of questions nearly drove Xiao Yin mad; he now used Zuo Feichen's father's ashes to force him to confess many things, leading people to break through Peach Blossom Island's formations and arrive there.

Xiao Yin lifted his head and stared fixedly at Gu Jiu Ling, wishing he could devour her.

At this moment, the Southern Qi Ninth Imperial Uncle's peerlessly handsome face was stained with a deep, icy chill; he slowly raised his hand and gave a wave.

Zuo Feichen, bound like a zongzi, was thrown with a thump into the inner courtyard.

From the moment Gu Jiu Ling saw Xiao Yin again, she felt as if struck on the head, still unsteady and completely dazed.

For a moment, fear, terror, worry, anger, and even some joy of reunion after a long separation flooded her heart, making Gu Jiu Ling sway as if about to fall.

The two said nothing; Yun Duo, about to rush forward, was slapped away by Xiao Yin, falling beside Zuo Feichen.

Only then did Gu Jiu Ling react, walking toward Xiao Yin.

She drew a hard breath, forced herself to stay calm, lifted her head and stared at the icy man before her: "If you have something against me, come at me—no need to drag others into it."

Xiao Yin's face darkened considerably.

It's been over three months, a full 106 days, and the moment they met she actually spouted this nonsense at him.

Xiao Yin suddenly stepped forward, grabbed Gu Jiu Ling's arm in one grip, and dragged her toward the warm pavilion.