Otherworld Advance Team-Chapter 1751 - 1744: Jealousy Soars

"Very well," Yichuan Ying nodded slightly, also looking at the lotus pond and said, "The Patriarch and my brother treat me very well. They have not looked down on me because I am from a collateral branch in Jiangzhou, but treat me as one of their own."

"That’s good," Cheng Ziang nodded with relief, then asked worriedly, "But in such a great family, isn’t it very tiring?"

"There are indeed many more rules, but my brother rarely loses his temper or blames anyone, as long as no one violates family rules, he treats everyone well." Yichuan Ying replied.

"Can you adapt?"

"Hmm," Yichuan Ying nodded gently, and then said, "It’s just a matter of teaching people to follow rules and not lose the family’s face; as long as one behaves properly, they won’t be punished."

"No wonder you have become so gentle." Cheng Ziang nodded and said.

"Gentle, do you like this?" Yichuan Ying tilted her head, asking curiously.

"Uh, I just wanted to compliment you." Cheng Ziang said awkwardly.

"Hmph!" Yichuan Ying gave a charming hum, then turned her head away, daring not to look at him directly again.

The two of them stood silently together, gazing at the lotus pond while listening to the frog croaks. Yichuan Ying withdrew her gaze, bit her lip, and slowly asked, "You came to Yin State, is it for the West Outer Heaven, or..."

"Our trip aims to persuade Emperor Wu to cease the conquest of the West Outer Heaven." Cheng Ziang answered honestly.

"Indeed..." A trace of sadness flashed through Yichuan Ying’s eyes.

"I know you hate the Demon Clan deeply, but I think you should understand what caused this series of tragedies. I never expect you to forgive them, but we must make this choice. If this makes you uncomfortable, I can only apologize in advance." Cheng Ziang said sincerely.

"You don’t have to apologize to me," Yichuan Ying closed her eyes, speaking painfully, "I hate the Demon Clan, but I cannot bear your apologies."

"I hope you can forget all this soon and return to a normal life." Cheng Ziang sighed deeply and said to her.

"Maybe when I stop having nightmares, I might gradually forget." Yichuan Ying said.

Cheng Ziang lingered for a few more minutes, and in the end, the two parted on an unhappy note. In fact, Cheng Ziang also knew that Yichuan Ying had already started trying to forget, but his appearance again stirred up her painful memories. So after ensuring she was well, Cheng Ziang decided not to disturb Yichuan Ying’s life for the time being.

He left the courtyard, standing on the wide stone-paved road. A maid came up proactively, bowing her head respectfully, and said, "Manor Lord, please follow me to rest under the couch."

"How did you know I was coming out?" Cheng Ziang felt a bit puzzled about the maid’s sudden appearance.

"This servant has been waiting here, watching the deep affection between the Manor Lord and the Young Master, feeling envious..." The maid’s tone became more and more off, with the last two sentences sounding rather sour.

"Eh, you..."

Cheng Ziang was startled, and at this moment, the maid also lifted her head, looking at him with a resentful look. For a moment, Cheng Ziang felt a surge of familiarity, as if a familiar figure appeared in his mind.

"You, you, are you jealous again?" Cheng Ziang blinked, asking with a bitter smile.

"How could this servant compare to the Young Master, with whom the Manor Lord shares mutual affection." The maid’s voice became even more sour.

"Don’t use that tone," Cheng Ziang said helplessly, "Yichuan Ying’s father and brother are both gone. I was worried about her situation, so I asked someone to send her back to Yin State. It’s rare for me to come here today, so I just wanted to see her, that’s all..."

"That’s all?" The maid tilted her head and asked.

"That’s all!" Cheng Ziang nodded.

"Then why were you so close?" The maid continued to ask.

"Is it strange? We are good friends, didn’t you know?" Cheng Ziang shrugged and spread his hands.

"Good, friends?" The maid squinted her eyes and asked word by word.

"It’s complicated," Cheng Ziang explained, "You should recognize Yichuan Long, right? He entrusted Yichuan Ying to us. We felt inadequate, so we decided to send her back to Yin State."

"Then why didn’t you say so earlier?" The maid asked gloomily.

"Someone didn’t seem to want me to explain, right?" Cheng Ziang sighed.

"I feel uncomfortable seeing you close to other girls. Do I have some problem?" The maid jumped in front of Cheng Ziang, asked with her hands behind her back.

"Lovesickness perhaps..." Cheng Ziang rolled his eyes and said.

"Then how to cure it?" The maid asked expectantly.

"This kind of illness requires a counter-poison. Next time, I’ll have a rendezvous with Yichuan Ying, we’ll stay together in a room, deeply affectionate and—" Cheng Ziang thought for a moment and teased.

Before he could finish, the maid kicked him angrily. When she was about to kick again, Cheng Ziang agilely dodged and then grabbed her slender wrist.

"Alright, alright, just kidding, you’ve been around a long time, why do you still like this girl’s demeanor?" Cheng Ziang said with a wry smile.

"I am a girl, you know!" Hun Jiansi said through gritted teeth.

"Stop messing around," Cheng Ziang pressed her shoulder, looking at her and asking, "Now that we’ve arrived at Shengyuan Prefecture, your task should be finished, right?"

"Are you starting to dislike me?" Hun Jiansi asked indignantly.

"Stop messing around, let’s be serious," Cheng Ziang said with a wry smile, "Shengyuan Prefecture is the first of Emperor Wu’s realm; there shouldn’t be any major trouble here, right?"

"I am ordered to monitor you. As long as the order is not revoked, I won’t go anywhere. Even if you meet Emperor Wu, I will follow you." Hun Jiansi said.

"Why do I feel like you’ve got me cornered..." Cheng Ziang shook his head, suddenly thought of something, and asked her seriously, "By the way, Yichuan Fei seems to be from the Emperor’s Sect as well, does he have any relation to you?"

"Eh?"

Hearing his words, Hun Jiansi was visibly taken aback, then looked away. Cheng Ziang could clearly sense that there was something she dared not say.

"What’s wrong?"

"Nothing, nothing," Hun Jiansi re-locked her gaze with his and said seriously, "The Emperor’s Sect isn’t just made up of people like us; don’t forget, this sect is specifically for the Royal Family’s cultivation, and special agents are just a part of it."

"Then Yichuan Fei..."

"He’s only a mere registrar, though close, he is merely responsible for recording the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures coming in and out, there’s no way he has any connection with us." Hun Jiansi said.

"So who is your direct superior, anyway?" Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but ask curiously.

"You’re asking too many questions; if you don’t want me to disappear, keep your mouth shut." Hun Jiansi said, half-warningly.

"With your skills, can anyone hold onto you?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"One must keep one’s promises, you understand." Hun Jiansi said as a matter of course.

"Alright, I won’t force you to say, let’s go, maid, take me back to the room." Cheng Ziang shrugged and said to her.

Upon hearing this title, Hun Jiansi paused noticeably, an irrepressible smile appeared on her face. She looked away, tilting her head to suppress a smile and said, "Why do you always remember these trivial things?"

"You appeared like that, after all." Cheng Ziang said.

"Then let’s go," Hun Jiansi said, taking hold of his hand, "In the future, don’t casually go to this kind of place. Even the Young Master doesn’t seem to like you much."

"You, sigh..." Cheng Ziang smiled wryly and helplessly sighed.

Under Hun Jiansi’s guidance, Cheng Ziang leisurely walked across Liangyu Mansion, returning to the place where he was staying. Along the way, he carefully observed the situation within Liangyu Mansion.

Unlike the solemn atmosphere of Hua State’s Bicheng Mansion, at Liangyu Mansion, whether the Yichuan Clan members or the guards and servants, everyone appeared courteous. When they saw Cheng Ziang passing by, they would politely stop to bow and greet.

In Liangyu Mansion, whether elderly or children, everyone adhered to a certain set of rules, proceeding step by step in execution. Cheng Ziang saw no mischievous children running around the mansion, only humble and polite children, under their teachers’ guidance, showing respect and courtesy to every person regardless of their status.

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