The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1529 - 1528: Strange Man

Recently, Zijing City has been too quiet. The people living there are all behaving well. After the soldiers at the front and the women in the backyard heard that Tang Rao was almost killed in Zijing City, everyone behaved themselves, fearing they might get targeted again and bring trouble to those within Zijing City.You Xiaoxiao also followed a few sisters, leading a life without stepping out from the main gate until the weather turned warm. She remembered the clothes styles that the tailor shop sent a few days ago, and she hadn't yet replied. She figured it was time to make new clothes again.

That cold silk, You Xiaoxiao had kept it in her thoughts for a long time, and today she could finally have someone turn it into a finished garment to wear.

You Xiaoxiao was not Qin Qing or Wang Han. She lived alone without bringing a maid over, solitary in her place. If she wanted to make new clothes, she had to go to the tailor's shop herself. But going personally had its perks; otherwise, how would she know that so-called good sister targeted You Xiaoxiao with harsh words, knowing the cold silk was bought by You Xiaoxiao?

Even intending to pay more just to snatch the fabric from the old lady's hands to keep for herself.

Usually, they all call each other good sisters; why do they turn like enemies behind one's back?

Qin Qing likes this cold silk, so what if You Xiaoxiao gives some to Qin Qing? Fabric is not as valuable as sisterly affection, which is much more precious.

In You Xiaoxiao's eyes, their relationship is this way, but in Qin Qing's eyes, sisterly affection? There isn't such a thing at all.

You Xiaoxiao stood by the showcase in the tailor shop, gradually falling into deep thought as she listened to the old lady recounting past events.

"Madam, don't blame this old lady for speaking too much. It's indeed because Madam is straightforward and candid that I chatted more. People these days, what wouldn't they do? Don't think that they call each other 'good sister' warmly; for men, they are willing to discard sisterly affection. See how this cold silk looks so beautiful on Madam? But on another lady, who has too many schemes, neither her face nor her figure can bring out the fabric's beauty. In my humble opinion, this fabric matches only Madam's visage excellently."

You Xiaoxiao's face was already unpleasant, and yet the old lady kept talking, seemingly without any intention of stopping.

"Let's go with the design recommended by the draftsman. I'm a bit fatigued. When the clothes are ready, please send them to Zijing City for me."

You Xiaoxiao rubbed her brows a few times, wanting to lift her spirits, but alas, she was too weary. She even doubted several times why she didn't just stay in the Land of Immortals to live a simple life with King You Lan, carefree everyday, instead of following Tang Rao to the Divine Realm, to the Kao Shan Sect, into Zijing City, living like something that died.

Not like sisters, not like spouses.

How long has it been since Tang Rao cared about You Xiaoxiao's feelings?

The more distant Tang Rao appeared to You Xiaoxiao, the more she was concerned about Tang Rao, wondering where Tang Rao was and what he was doing.

In the Land of Immortals, You Xiaoxiao had relatives around her and could do anything she liked anytime, making Tang Rao have much less presence in her heart.

"If I'd known, I'd have stayed in the Land of Immortals and not come to the Divine Realm."

Words hidden in her heart for over two years finally slipped from You Xiaoxiao's mouth.

But what good does that do?

Chen Tuan couldn't adapt to the Divine Realm, so he begged Tang Rao to send him away.

You Xiaoxiao also went to find Tang Rao, to ask Tang Rao to send her away? But thinking of leaving the Divine Realm and never seeing Tang Rao again, her heart felt pierced by a knife.

Having settled the clothing style, You Xiaoxiao faced the light breeze and found a small tavern, where she sat at a window seat, ordering a pot of Peach Blossom Brew, and began drinking alone.

The lighting inside the small tavern was dim. Though near the window, it leaned against a small window. From inside looking out, it was a bizarre, flowery world. From outside peering in, it was another spectacle.

You Xiaoxiao liked trapping herself in a small perspective. Viewing the outside from such perspective left her with some hope and anticipation. Her gaze fell upon a refined man appearing in her view.

Perhaps the man was merely passing by, and You Xiaoxiao's look was coincidental, yet they were too coincidental; a passerby glancing at the window just when the person inside noticed the man outside.

The man offered a polite smile, and though You Xiaoxiao thought it was merely an acquaintance, she didn't dwell on the man's smile. Unexpectedly, the gentle and refined man entered the tavern and stood beside You Xiaoxiao's table.

"Is this seat taken?"

The man had a pleasing flower scent, almost like it accidentally came here from a blossom field.

You Xiaoxiao twisted the handkerchief in her hands, and upon seeing the handsome man, she got nervous, wanting to say the seat was occupied. However, her mouth betrayed her and spoke first: "No one."

Given no one occupied the seat, the man sat directly across from You Xiaoxiao. Yet, You Xiaoxiao couldn't manage to say she didn't want to sit with a stranger.

She glanced around quickly; it was the only window seat left. If she wanted to change places, she would have to leave the window seat behind. The table had only one candle, surrounded by darkness, which would make her feel unsafe.

Finally, You Xiaoxiao chose to stay put, embracing the idea of admiring a handsome face without spending money; she openly appreciated the man's face.

At first glance, she thought the man was stunning. At second glance, she noticed the well-arranged facial features, but by the third glance, she found him no longer intriguing.

"How long do you intend to sit here? Do you have a reason, or is it just to coax me into buying you a drink?"

Already in a low mood, adding a silent person who kept sitting there without speaking worsened You Xiaoxiao's irritation.

Yan Lin had met many women, yet an interesting one, this was a first.

Particularly upon visiting the North Island, a place in his memory never held in high regard, he'd long lost hope for this place yet unexpectedly encountered a woman who stirred his heart.

Yan Lin called for the waiter, ordering two pots of slightly stronger but not overwhelming wine, along with two earthen bowls, one placed in front of him and the other pushed towards You Xiaoxiao.

"I may not be much, but I can afford a pot of wine. Given the lady is unhappy, why not try a slightly stronger drink to ease your mind? You won't know until you try."

His voice was round, rich, like water in the deep jade-blue pond, without ripples yet perpetually drawing listeners into its depths.

You Xiaoxiao instinctively held the earthen bowl, accepted the wine bottle Yan Lin handed over, watching as he filled her bowl with wine.

Several times, she sought to rouse herself, wanting to remind herself firmly to stay clear-headed, not to be swayed by the person before her. Nevertheless, the man, akin to a deity descending, continually pulled You Xiaoxiao along with his words.