Chapter 239: Volume 1_Chapter 239 Ye Lanjue

Volume 1_Chapter 239 Ye Lanjue's Childishness

Yun Yajie wore a look of kindness, yet Yun Qiyue simply could not feel close to her.

Yun Qiyue had no intention of paying her any mind either, and she lifted her foot to leave.

After all, for Yun Qiyue, her relationship with that side was already as it was; there was no need at all to maintain a facade of harmony.

Moreover, she clearly had a grudge with the First Branch, so for Yun Yajie, the eldest daughter of the First Branch, to be so friendly to her was inherently suspicious.

In any case, Yun Qiyue never believed in inexplicable kindness, especially when that kindness came from the Yun Family First Branch.

"Qiyue—" Yun Yajie caught hold of Yun Qiyue's hand at the opportune moment.

Then, with a look of helplessness, "Qiyue, now that you are well, do you really have to be so distant with your elder sister?"

Yun Qiyue glanced at the hand that Yun Yajie was holding.

It happened to be her Ghost Hand.

And at the same time, the entirety of Yun Yajie's physical condition was presented in her mind.

Instantly, Yun Qiyue narrowed her eyes slightly, a trace of surprise passing through her gaze without a ripple.

Afterward, she looked at Yun Yajie indifferently, "If I recall correctly, you have more than one younger sister, don't you?"

She and she were not even born of the same mother, and Yun Yajie was not lacking in younger sisters, yet she kept coming to show goodwill toward her; it was very strange.

Upon hearing this, Yun Yajie let go of Yun Qiyue's hand, looking somewhat heartbroken, "In the past, Qiyue liked Eldest Sister the most."

Yun Qiyue thought about it, but she had no memories regarding the original owner's interactions with Yun Yajie, so she shook her head, "I don't remember."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yajie's expression shifted slightly, her eyes drooping slightly to conceal the most genuine emotions in their depths.

When she raised her eyes, there was only a forced, brave smile, "It's alright, as long as Sister remembers."

Watching Yun Yajie like this, Yun Qiyue suddenly became a bit curious about what Yun Yajie wanted to do.

Thus, she did not continue to exchange pleasantries with Yun Yajie, but asked directly, "You said earlier you had something to find me for, what is it?"

Yun Yajie, "It's like this, I just returned, and everyone kindly invited me to soak in the hot springs. I thought about going with Younger Sister Qiyue, so I came to find you."

As Yun Yajie spoke, the smile on the corners of her lips did not fade, and her face was full of anticipation, looking like someone who truly wanted Yun Qiyue to go; furthermore, because she did not receive an answer from Yun Qiyue for a long time, she looked quite nervous.

To tell the truth, if it weren't for the fact that Yun Yajie was a member of the Yun Family First Branch, Yun Qiyue would have believed that Yun Yajie truly cared about her.

But, was that possible?

The First Branch had suffered such a great loss in front of her; could Yun Yajie really let bygones be bygones?

Even if Yun Yajie could do it, that would only mean that this person, Yun Yajie, was even more terrifying.

Thinking of this, Yun Qiyue asked indifferently, "When, and where?"

"Tomorrow, right at the Lake Heart Pavilion by Mingxin Lake outside the city," Yun Yajie said immediately.

Mingxin Lake was a large, natural lake not far outside the capital.

And the so-called Lake Heart Pavilion did not refer to a single building, but rather a small island; it was a famous scenic spot in the surrounding area, though ordinary people could not go there.

Yun Qiyue nodded, "Fine, I will go with you tomorrow."

Whatever she wanted to do, she would know tomorrow.

After saying this, Yun Qiyue walked straight past Yun Yajie toward the General's Mansion.

Yun Yajie watched Yun Qiyue's back for a long time without coming to her senses, and while Yun Yajie's face was calm, there was a hint of deep meaning in her eyes.

Yun Qiyue had not walked far ahead when she saw Yun Bo coming toward her from not far away.

Thinking of what Yun Yajie had said about them having a good relationship in the past, Yun Qiyue called out to stop Yun Bo.

"Eldest Miss, do you have any instructions?"

At this moment, Yun Bo was in high spirits and good health; the whole person looked several years younger than when Yun Qiyue had first arrived.

Yun Qiyue: "How was my relationship with Yun Yajie in the past?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Bo shook his head, "Eldest Miss did not have much contact with the Yun Eldest Miss; the relationship could not be considered good, nor could it be considered bad."

So, Yun Yajie saying it was good in the past was a lie.

Yun Bo looked at Yun Qiyue and asked curiously, "Why does Eldest Miss ask about this?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Qiyue shook her head, "It's nothing, it's just that she came to invite me earlier, saying we should go soak in the hot springs together."

Upon hearing this, Yun Bo said, "It is not impossible for Eldest Miss to go, but I hope Eldest Miss will pay attention to safety."

As he spoke, he added, "Eldest Miss, bring Qingyan and Sixue along."

Upon hearing this, Yun Qiyue nodded, "Alright, I understand."

Yun Bo did not say anything more, and Yun Qiyue parted ways with him, though she did not see the furrow in Yun Bo's brow.

When Yun Qiyue returned to her courtyard, she asked quite casually, "Has Yun Xiang returned yet?"

Ever since that day, Yun Xiang had not returned every single day; she did not know what Yun Xiang was doing, and as long as he was well, she would not stop him from doing whatever he wanted.

It was just that every time she returned, she would ask this subconsciously; it seemed to have become her habit.

Naturally, the answer Yun Qiyue received was negative.

Yun Qiyue did not pay it any mind and entered her pharmacy.

At night, Yun Xiang did not return either.

Thinking that she did not know what would happen tomorrow, Yun Qiyue did not go to the Forbidden Land, but went straight to sleep.

Facing all unknown matters, the best preparation was to conserve one's energy.

Over at the Forbidden Land, as soon as it turned dark, Ye Lanjue arrived at the Forbidden Land on time, went straight into the Library Pavilion, and reclined halfway on a large chair in a very bewitching posture.

This large chair had not been there yesterday; it was clearly moved here just today.

If one entered from the doorway of the Library Pavilion, one could see Ye Lanjue half-leaning there at a glance; it was truly a portrait of a beautiful man, just waiting for someone to admire it.

But, time passed second by second, yet there was still no sign of Yun Qiyue.

Ye Lanjue frowned, and after hesitating for only a second, Ye Lanjue stood up, walked out of the Library Pavilion, and summoned his nearby Ghost-Faced subordinate, "What is going on?"

The subordinate naturally knew what his master was asking, and immediately went to investigate the truth with keen discernment.

The subordinate did not leave for long before returning to report.

"Master, the mistress... has fallen asleep."

Ye Lanjue's fingers moved slightly, then he waved his hand expressionlessly, "I know, you may withdraw."

After the subordinate withdrew, Ye Lanjue's brows furrowed tightly.

He suddenly felt his own behavior was somewhat childish and ridiculous; for a moment, his expression could not help but turn cold.

However, in the end, Ye Lanjue still rose and left the Forbidden Land.

Having left the Forbidden Land, Ye Lanjue naturally did not go elsewhere, but instead went to the General's Mansion in Jingcheng, target: Mingyue Building.

Outside Mingyue Building, at this moment, there were not only the old man's men guarding it, but also Yu Lin and the others, as well as Qingyan.

But for Ye Lanjue, entering Yun Qiyue's room was simply like entering an uninhabited place.

Seeing that Yun Qiyue was indeed fast asleep on the bed, Ye Lanjue's expression at this moment was somewhat indescribable.

He had thought that since she hadn't finished her book yesterday, she would continue today, but he never imagined she would be so carefree as to fall straight asleep.

Ye Lanjue reached out, wanting to touch Yun Qiyue's face.

However, at this moment, Yun Qiyue moved...