Chapter 59

The temporary cooperation was finally achieved, but with this Jade King great demon present, Jiang Yunzhou and the three of them also couldn't say much.

Zhen Qing, thinking, drew another golden talisman, pressed it to Yang Hanlu's brow, then with a slight force of her fingertip, the talisman instantly burned to ash.

"Jade King, right? I'll leave Captain Yang an isolation talisman so she can block your demonic sense and do something alone whenever she wants, giving her some private space—you have no objection, right?"

"Whatever, as if anyone would want to eavesdrop on you ordinary folk chatting—I'm going to cultivate."

As he spoke, the demonic aura fell silent.

The rescued Yang Hanlu, almost without hesitation, rushed forward and fiercely embraced Jiang Yunzhou and Zhen Qing.

Saving my body is one thing, but more important is this understanding.

Having walked the eight-year path of revenge in solitude, I couldn't tell anyone of its bitterness; I couldn't explain to anyone why I was aloof and solitary; naturally, no one noticed that I kept company with demons.

Even with the demons' help, killing many while remaining outwardly cold, yet beneath the layers of iron armor worn for revenge, there still lay a heart longing to be understood.

Now not only has someone come to understand all this, but they are also willing to risk it all to act as a support and come to the rescue.

The feeling of being understood again and having support really made Yang Hanlu unable to contain herself.

Zhen Qing, feeling a bit heartbroken, gently patted Yang Hanlu's hand and said:

"It's fine; after all these years you must have suffered a lot of injustice, right? If you feel upset, just cry—your great vengeance has been avenged, so you no longer need any pretense."

Yang Hanlu didn't cry out, but she gripped the two's hands tighter, lowered her head, and her body trembled slightly.

Jiang Yunzhou and Zhen Qing exchanged a glance; neither dared to let go, and they continued to hold Yang Hanlu, allowing her to vent years of grievance.

After a while passed with no movement, Zhen Qing lowered her head to check, then silently mouthed:

"Asleep~"

Over the next few days she had to be both killer and constable; a few years' worth of preparation would have been wasted by a single slip, but now that she had support she finally felt at ease; after venting, her whole person relaxed and Yang Hanlu fell into a deep sleep.

Seeing this, Jiang Yunzhou gave Zhen Qing a look toward the bedside, as if saying:

"Tidy up the bed, I'll carry her over."

Zhen Qing gently moved aside, carefully came to the bedside and made the bed, then Jiang Yunzhou lifted the sleeping Yang Hanlu, who wore only a single garment.

But as he moved, the sleeping Yang Hanlu thought the person she had finally come to rely on was leaving, and like a child having a nightmare, she instinctively clung tighter.

Jiang Yunzhou gently patted her, then slowly laid her on the bed.

Zhen Qing thought it was finally over, but when she turned around she saw that Jiang Yunzhou, having laid Yang Hanlu down, didn't get up; instead he also lay down beside her.

What does that mean? Not letting Yang Hanlu sleep, but you two sleep, right? And you even made me make the bed?!

She then stepped forward, tugged at Jiang Yunzhou, and questioned him with her mouth shape:

"You thief doctor, taking advantage of the situation again!"

Jiang Yunzhou, however, released his hand and let Zhen Qing look for herself, whereupon she discovered that Yang Hanlu's arms were locked tightly around his waist.

"I can't help it, hehe."

"Your smug little laugh shows no hint of helplessness!"

Jiang Yunzhou loosened his other hand, revealing the other half of the bed, and whispered:

"Heroine Zhen can sleep here."

"Nice try! You thief doctor still want to embrace left and right?"

Jiang Yunzhou raised an eyebrow and smiled:

"If you think it's improper, forget it—but it's dark now, Heroine Zhen, since you're not staying here, you'd better head back early; I and Captain Yang are going to sleep, so when you leave please blow out the lamp and close the door."

"You?!"

Zhen Qing was angry and wanted to storm out, but if she did, the love worm would surely flare up again, and besides, she had just seen Jiang Yunzhou treat another woman using that method of stripping off clothes.

Under the influence of the love worm, just standing nearby she already felt hot and breathless; if she left now, once the distance grew she wouldn't be able to endure it......

Moreover, seeing the two lying in bed, she felt an indescribable awkwardness.

So after thinking, Zhen Qing still lay down behind Jiang Yunzhou, though her mouth remained stubborn:

"I still need to watch here; if I catch you taking advantage of the situation and doing something improper to Yang Hanlu......"

"Heroine Zhen wants to join in? Oh dear, oh dear, I won't say, I won't say!"

Not only Yang Hanlu, but Jiang Yunzhou and Zhen Qing had also been busy for days; now that the dust had settled, they lay down on the bed and soon fell asleep.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room, and Yang Hanlu woke first.

She turned her head and saw Jiang Yunzhou lying before her, embracing her while still asleep.

Gazing at that peaceful, handsome sleeping face, recalling yesterday's events, Yang Hanlu felt for the first time in a man's arms such a sense of safety; she couldn't help but lean in further, tightening her embrace.

But as she barely sat up, she saw Zhen Qing turned to her side, sleeping behind Jiang Yunzhou.

What Zou Zhen said was right—they really are an intimate couple; even though Jiang Yunzhou here is holding and caring for her, Heroine Zhen feels no jealousy, merely standing guard silently behind.

Earlier Jiang Yunzhou casually claimed he had cured Heroine Zhen of being pursued, but her later reaction clearly showed he was lying.

Jiang Yunzhou had only come from Mist Prefecture a few days ago; it seemed impossible for him to have such an intimate companion so quickly.

Could it be his childhood sweetheart from Mist Prefecture, who followed him all the way to Upper Yang City? That would make sense.

If it were only Jiang Yunzhou, Yang Hanlu would really have the urge to kiss him, but since they came as a couple to rescue her, how could she do such a thing?

At that moment, Jiang Yunzhou also blinked open his eyes, still dazed.

"Captain Yang awake? Heroine Zhen?"

Jiang Yunzhou said this while turning and swinging his hand back to pat Zhen Qing, but because he didn't look back first, his slap landed squarely on her ample bosom.

Smack!

"Oh dear, hiss!"

The slap landed on her hand; Zhen Qing rose, glared at Jiang Yunzhou, and then said:

"You thief doctor, are you trying to profit from the chaos again? How does Captain Yang feel?"

"I'm completely fine now; just call me Hanlu. I don't even know how to repay such a great kindness."

Jiang Yunzhou was about to discuss some terms when Zhen Qing waved her hand and said:

"Chivalrous deeds, seek no reward."

"Tsk, you're quite polite—no wonder you Jianghu heroes are so poor."

Jiang Yunzhou stretched, got up, and said:

"What are your plans for Han Lu next?"

"I'll continue serving at the Southern Peace Office, but this time I won't rashly sacrifice myself again, and I'll try to do what I want to do."

Zhen Qing reminded:

"The soul aura of the great demon called Jade King still lingers in your body—you need to be careful."

"Don't worry—she's actually not ferocious, and besides, Young Master Jiang didn't detoxify her, so she won't harm me. By the way, before Wan Tong died, he mentioned he still had a little private stash, but the Peace Office never found it."

"But I think, with Young Master Jiang's cleverness, you might be able to find it; if you do, you can first have a look and report back—consider it my small thanks."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yunzhou's eyes lit up instantly.

"Sure, money doesn't matter—I just like a challenge. But I need to head back to the Azure Medical Hall; I haven't been there for two days, so Elder Sister Qing Ru must be worried. Let's go this afternoon to look for the private stash."

"Okay!"

Seeing Jiang Yunzhou and Zhen Qing off, Yang Hanlu escorted them to the door.

Looking at the tidy yard and cleared weeds, just as the gloom in my heart had been lifted, I raised my head to feel the warmth of the morning sun—my heart felt calm for the first time.

Using Zhen Qing's method, the seal on the Jade King's soul aura was lifted.

"After Young Master Jiang detoxified you, are you feeling better?"

"That kid's medical skill is truly excellent—only some residual poison remains. How about it? Did you two sleep yesterday?"

"Nonsense! We were just resting while holding each other."

"He's touched and admired every inch of my upper body; the mood's gotten this far—aren't you two going to sleep?"

"I'm not nearly as shameless as you; besides, Young Master Jiang and Heroine Zhen seem like a pair."

"There's no 'who came first' in this sort of thing—naturally, whoever acts first gets the credit."

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

"If you two slept, I could have him strip you naked from head to toe to keep detoxifying me."

"Get lost!"

"Heh, now that we have that little medic as our backer, we're full of confidence."