Chapter 1641

PS.... translation...

We need to be careful with punctuation and keep the same tone.

Let's translate each line.

: They gave the line but not its translation directly. However later in 【16】 block they gave the full translation of the PS line. So maybe the translation for 【10】 is that full translation: "PS. Presenting the May Day update. After reading, don't rush off to play. Remember to vote first. Now, starting from the Qidian 515 Fans Festival, enjoy double. Other activities also have red envelopes, you can check them out too, eh!"

: They gave translations of each fragment. The full translation of the line is the same as above. So maybe 【14】 also expects the same translation? But that would duplicate.

But we need to keep the original punctuation roughly. We'll produce a single line.

Line 【2】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "Xia Zhangming shook his head and said: 'Since we parted, I haven't seen her; I don't know where she went.'"

Note: we need to keep the quotes? We'll keep English quotes.

Line 【3】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "Hu Xiaotian said: 'Her movements this time seem somewhat strange, Zhangming, help me keep an eye on her!'"

: Line 【4】 Chinese: long line. Need to translate.

Translate: "Xia Zhangming really felt somewhat torn between laughter and tears; first he had me watch Jian Rongxin, now he has me watch Qin Yutong, and I'm about to become Hu Xiaotian's special envoy for protecting flowers. However, while it's protection for Jian Rongxin, Hu Xiaotian seems to have developed suspicions toward Qin Yutong. Xia Zhangming said: 'Just heard the news, Li Chen Zhou released Liu Yu Cheng; our mission to Yongdu this time can be considered completed.'"

: Line 【5】 Chinese: long line. Need to translate.

Translate: "Hu Xiaotian, how could he not understand Xia Zhangming's meaning? He was clearly reminding him that the mission was already completed and he should consider returning to Dongliang Jun. But how could Xia Zhangming know that Hu Xiaotian faced an unprecedented challenge? Although Hu Xiaotian really wanted to tell Xia Zhangming the truth, after consideration he felt it wasn't the right moment. Even though Xia Zhangming was loyal to him, if he said this, he would likely not believe it eight or nine times out of ten, and might even think Hu Xiaotian's mind was faulty. Not just Xia Zhangming—most people around him would probably think the same. Even if it were someone like Long Xi Yue, Huo Shengnan, or Wei Sa, such confidantes might say they believe but deep down they wouldn't. Among all those people, perhaps only Ji Feihua could believe this. Thinking of Ji Feihua, Hu Xiaotian's heart warmed again; since parting in the Heavenly Fragrance Kingdom, it's been a long time since he heard from her, not knowing where she is now. In fact, given Ji Feihua's martial arts, there was originally no need for him to worry. If she were here, perhaps she could answer his questions, after all she is the only person he knows who can sense that Blue Skull's information."

note about terms corresponds to line 【5】 (given at 【38】).

Line 【6】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "Xia Zhangming saw Hu Xiaotian not responding for a long time, and said again: 'The Beggar Gang has set up a memorial hall for Elder Xue and the others; young master, do you want to go take a look?'"

note about terms corresponds to line 【6】 (given at 【44】).

Line 【7】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: 'Of course we should go; this way, tomorrow morning we'll go together and, both emotionally and logically, we should offer a stick of incense for Elder Xue and the others.'"

Line 【8】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "In the deep night, a figure suddenly appeared in the deserted side alley north of the Grand Secretary's Mansion. The person wore a blue outfit and a small hat, walking slowly in the alley, glancing left and right while walking, apparently observing the surroundings. From the gait, it seemed they were feigning calm, but from the panicked eyes one could see her inner turmoil. This woman was none other than Jian Rongxin in disguise. After her brief encounter with Hu Xiaotian, Jian Rongxin could not face what had happened; she originally wanted to die, but after calming down she recalled her father's instructions and resolved to fulfill his last wish no matter what."

note about terms corresponds to line 【8】 (given at 【54】).

Line 【9】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "If it were the past, Jian Rongxin wouldn't have had the courage to do this, but once a person makes up their mind, there's nothing to fear."

Line 【10】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "Jian Rongxin was sure no one else was around; she came to the north wall, took a running start, then leapt up, grabbed the top of the wall, and climbed up lightly. Her technique wasn't exquisite, but it was neat and clean. She had learned some self-defense moves; although she and Li Chen Zhou had married, they never actually became husband and wife, yet they had once had a honeymoon period during which Li Chen Zhou taught her some self-defense skills—little did she expect those skills would come in handy today. After climbing onto the wall and looking toward her home, she saw the entire estate pitch black, not a glimmer of light, clearly no one was there."

note about terms corresponds to line 【10】 (given at 【64】).

Line 【11】: Chinese line -> translate.

Translate: "Jian Rongxin breathed a sigh of relief, slid down along the wall top; although the surroundings were dark and quiet, after all this was the residence she

Xia Zhangming shook his head and said: "Since we parted, I haven't seen her; I don't know where she went."

Hu Xiaotian said: "Her movements this time seem somewhat strange; Zhangming, keep an eye on her for me!"

Xia Zhangming was both amused and exasperated; first he had me watch Jian Rongxin, now he has me watch Qin Yutong, and I'm about to become Hu Xiaotian's personal Protecting Flowers envoy—though for Jian Rongxin it's protection, for Qin Yutong Hu Xiaotian seems to have developed suspicions. Xia Zhangming said: "I just heard the news that Li Chen Zhou released Liu Yucheng; our mission to Yongdu this time can be considered completed."

Hu Xiaotian could hardly fail to hear Xia Zhangming's meaning; he was clearly reminding him that the mission was already completed and he should consider returning to Dongliang Jun, but how could Xia Zhangming know that Hu Xiaotian faced an unprecedented challenge? Although Hu Xiaotian really wanted to tell Xia Zhangming the truth, after deliberation he felt it was not the right moment; even though Xia Zhangming was loyal to him, if he spoke of this matter he would nine times out of ten not believe it, and might even think Hu Xiaotian had gone mad. In fact, not only Xia Zhangming, but most of the people around him would likely think the same. Even if it were Long Xi Yue, Huo Shengnan, Wei Sa—such close female confidantes—they might say they believe, but deep down they would not believe either. Among all those around him, perhaps only Ji Feihua could believe this matter. Thinking of Ji Feihua, Hu Xiaotian's heart involuntarily warmed; since parting in the Fragrant Heaven Kingdom, it's been a long time since he heard from her, and he doesn't know where she is now. In fact, given Ji Feihua's martial arts, there was originally no need for him to worry. If she were here, perhaps she could answer his questions and dispel his doubts, after all she is the only person he currently knows who can sense that Blue Skull information.

Xia Zhangming saw that Hu Xiaotian had not responded for a long time, and said again: "The Beggars' Sect has set up a memorial hall for Elder Xue and the others; would you like to go over, my lord?"

Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Of course we should go; let's go together tomorrow morning, and both emotionally and rationally we ought to offer a stick of incense for Elder Xue and the others."

In the deep night, a figure suddenly appeared in the deserted, narrow lane north of the Grand Secretary's residence; the person wore a blue outfit and a small cap, walking slowly down the lane, glancing left and right as they went, clearly observing the surroundings; from their gait it seemed they were feigning composure, but from their panicked eyes one could see their inner turmoil. This woman was none other than Jian Rongxin in disguise. After her tryst with Hu Xiaotian, Jian Rongxin could not face what had happened; she originally wanted to die, but after calming down she recalled her father's instructions and resolved to fulfill his dying wish no matter what.

In the past, Jian Rongxin would not have had the courage to do this, but once a person makes up their mind, there's nothing left to fear.

Jian Rongxin felt certain no one else was around, then came to the north wall, took a run‑up, leapt suddenly, gripped the walltop with both hands, and nimbly climbed up; her technique, though not exquisite, was neat and efficient. Jian Rongxin had still learned some self‑defense techniques. After marrying Li Chen Zhou, although they never actually became husband and wife, they had once had a honeymoon period, during which Li Chen Zhou taught her some self‑defense martial arts. Little did she expect that today it would come in handy. Jian Rongxin climbed onto the walltop and looked toward her home, but saw the entire estate plunged in darkness, not a glimmer of light, clearly no one was there.

Jian Rongxin let out a breath, slid down the walltop; although the surroundings were dark and silent, this was the residence she had lived in for many years, so even with her eyes closed she could know the layout, and she was extremely familiar with the placement of every plant and tree in the home. She headed straight for her goal, feeling her way to her father's study; since the Grand Secretary's residence had been sealed off, all the doors had been sealed with tape and locked.

Jian Rongxin came to the window, used a dagger to lift the latch of the lattice window, pushed it open and climbed inside; the situation forced a change—if it were the past, the erudite, refined lady who was accustomed to comfort would never have dreamed of scaling walls and sneaking in, let alone doing so alone in the dark night.

Jian Rongxin arrived at her father's desk; not knowing which brush was her elder brother's fetal‑hair brush, she simply gathered all the brushes from the brush holder and packed them all up.

As she prepared to climb back out of the study, she heard chaotic footsteps outside; it seemed more than a dozen people had surrounded the study, and the leader coldly said: "Bold thief, how dare you break into the Grand Secretary's residence at night—what is your intention?"

Jian Rongxin's heart leapt; only then did she realize she had been detected from the start, and that there had been hidden ambushes inside the Grand Secretary's residence all along. Jian Rongxin pierced the window paper to look outside, only to see more than ten torches already lit, illuminating the area around the study as bright as day; over a dozen fully armed Jinlin Guards stood ready outside, and their leader shouted: "Surrender your weapons at once!"

Jian Rongxin inwardly anguished, she bit her cherry lips; with her own abilities there was no way she could fight her way out of the encirclement—did she have no choice but to surrender? She shook her head, turned toward her father's desk, as if seeing her father still sitting under the lamp, brush flying, tears involuntarily streaming down, she murmured: "Father, I am useless, I can't even do something this simple…" She thought of dying, raised her dagger, but for some reason Hu Xiaotian's bright, sunny smile flashed in her mind, and she couldn't help thinking how wonderful it would be if he were by her side. Yet how could Hu Xiaotian know her predicament? Jian Rongxin sighed and shook her head: "We have no affinity in this life; let's meet again in the next!" She steeled herself, reversed the dagger to stab herself, when in the darkness a large hand seized her wrist, she felt herself pulled into a warm, broad embrace; just as she was about to cry out, her mouth was covered, and Hu Xiaotian's voice came from beside her ear: "Why do you constantly seek death and life? Isn't there anyone in this world worth clinging to?"

Jian Rongxin couldn't utter a word; she only felt a warm surge welling up inside, then her throat was choked by an indescribable emotion, and tears streamed uncontrollably.

Hu Xiaotian quickly sensed her tears, and whispered: "Don't be afraid, I'll take you away now." He lifted Jian Rongxin into his arms and softly said: "Put your arms around my neck."

Jian Rongxin offered no resistance, she wrapped her arms around his neck, letting him hold her in his embrace; Hu Xiaotian leapt into the air, and Jian Rongxin instinctively buried her forehead against his chest.

Hu Xiaotian had actually been observing Jian Rongxin from the shadows all along; before she sneaked into the study, he had entered first, and with his skill she naturally noticed nothing. It was not until the ambush appeared and Jian Rongxin prepared to kill herself that Hu Xiaotian finally showed up in time.

Hu Xiaotian held Jian Rongxin with one arm, swung his right arm, and punched a large hole in the roof.

The tremendous roar drew the attention of the Jinlin Guards outside; everyone looked up and saw two figures soaring into the sky above the study.

The leader of the Jinlin Guards reacted first, shouting to fire arrows; a volley of arrows was loosed, Hu Xiaotian gave a cold snort, his wind‑breaking blade whirling to form an impenetrable barrier, deflecting every arrow aimed at them; his body rose to its peak, carrying Jian Rongxin like a bird in a swoop, he lightly touched the courtyard wall mid‑flight, then leapt again; the Jinlin Guards saw him turn and already be out of their range, they shouted in pursuit, but their movement skills were far inferior to Hu Xiaotian's. By the time they chased out of the Grand Secretary's compound, they could no longer see the two figures.

Hu Xiaotian carried Jian Rongxin, leaping and vaulting across the rooftops as if walking on level ground; finally he stopped, Jian Rongxin cautiously opened her tightly shut eyes, and realized they were on the National Peace Tower; the height frightened her so much she almost cried out, she instinctively clung to Hu Xiaotian, but immediately realized her behavior was improper, her face flushed, she wanted to push him away, yet feared slipping from the tower, so she had no choice but to cling to his arm.

Hu Xiaotian smiled faintly, took off his fur coat and draped it over Jian Rongxin's shoulders; she did not refuse, lowering her forehead, and Hu Xiaotian said: "They won't find us here." From the National Peace Tower one could clearly see the surroundings; lights flickered in the direction of the Grand Secretary's residence, indicating that troops had gathered and were conducting a large‑scale search in the area.

A cold wind blew; Jian Rongxin instinctively pulled her fur coat tighter, then noticed Hu Xiaotian's thin clothing, bit her cherry lips, and whispered softly: "Are you cold?"

Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "Not cold, where did those two *** go? I'm worried about you."

"Don't worry about me..." Jian Rongxin's words, however you hear them, sound like a coquettish pout.

Hu Xiaotian smiled, extended his arm, and quietly wrapped it around her slender waist; Jian Rongxin's delicate body struggled a bit, but he held her tighter, and she bashfully said: "Don't do this, it's not proper..."

Hu Xiaotian secretly amused, since they had already become husband and wife in fact, yet they were still saying such things, he whispered: "Rongxin, I will take responsibility." Saying that made even him want to slap himself—it was utterly vulgar and crude.

Jian Rongxin's flushed face betrayed her shyness; the more she tried to avoid the topic, the more Hu Xiaotian insisted on laying it bare, and she bit her cherry lips, saying: "Let's just pretend we never met... well..."

Hu Xiaotian said: "I know I'm not worthy of you; I shouldn't have sought you out, but I'm worried..."

Jian Rongxin asked: "What are you worried about?"

Hu Xiaotian said: "I worry that after that, if you were to conceive my child, you would be alone and helpless—how could you care for it?"

Jian Rongxin's forehead lowered further and further; although she was embarrassed to the extreme, she could not deny the truth of what Hu Xiaotian had said.

Hu Xiaotian said: "Given your nature, you certainly wouldn't let me know, but the child is innocent; when he grows up and asks you, 'Who is his father?' how will you answer? Would a fatherless child suffer bullying outside? Have you considered him if you just walk away?" He spoke with sincere feeling, gazing at Jian Rongxin's belly, as if she were already ten months pregnant and about to give birth.

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