Chapter 659: Camel Bells on the Qixi Road! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Deep within the Xu Clan Residence, a fair-skinned and black-haired woman of peerless beauty sat in the center of a room in front of an exquisite dresser made from sandalwood. She faced a bronze mirror, her head slightly tilted as she combed her long hair.

Spiraling columns of smoke rose from the incense burners, filling this serene and elegant boudoir. The woman's gaze was focused on the bronze mirror, but her heart was elsewhere.

”I wonder how he's doing…”

Xu Qiqin suddenly gave a long sigh, her eyes losing focus.

It had been nearly two months since she had been locked in her room by her clan. At the start, she could still get some news on the outside world from her maid, but when her big uncle learned of this, he even had her maid moved away.

Xu Qiqin was clueless as to the current state of the outside world.

Xu Henian had not only placed her under house arrest, but also stationed four elite guards from the clan to stand guard at the corners of the room to prevent any escape.

After several tries, Xu Qiqin finally put aside the idea.

”Qin-er, don't hold it against your big uncle. Your big uncle is also doing this for the sake of the Xu Clan. Just think about it: this is King Qi! His status in the court is like the noon sun. Our Xu Clan can't possibly make him an enemy.”

Xu Qiqin's father Xu Zhongnian was standing in a place nearby behind Xu Qiqin, a bitter smile on his face.

Xu Qiqin's face was ice-cold, her only response to continue combing her long black hair that reached down to her waist. It was like her father had never even spoken those words.

During her house arrest, Xu Zhongnian had visited his daughter every day and given her a long lecture. In the past, Xu Qiqin would take in some of these words, but this time, she refused to listen.

”Qin-er, don't be stubborn!”

Seeing that Xu Qiqin wasn't listening, Xu Zhongnian grew even more concerned.

”Just think about it. What's so good about that Wang Chong that you would butt heads with your big uncle and drag in the entire Xu Clan? Are such big risks worth it? In addition, you've been locked up in the residence for so long, but has that Wang Chong or the Wang Clan done anything for you?”

Xu Qiqin finally interrupted her father. ”There's no need for Father to say any more. Your daughter knows what should be done, and I also believe that he will come to find me.”

”Qin-er, you're too foolish. Although your father might be useless, if you stay around long enough in the capital, you see everything. That Wang Chong is only using you. And your father has also investigated the matter. He has many lady friends, and you are only one of them. Perhaps he's already forgotten you and won't come to get you at all.”

”Father!”

Xu Qiqin's face chilled as the comb in her hand suddenly dropped. It thudded against the sandalwood dresser, ushering in a long silence.

Xu Zhongnian took several steps back in fright. Although they were father and daughter, Xu Zhongnian had always had a timid personality with no thoughts or ideas of his own, no position on which he could stand firm.

It was only under the pressure of his older brother Xu Henian that he came to Xu Qiqin's room every day to constantly persuade her from day to night.

Tap tap.

While Xu Qiqin's rage was growing, there was a knock on the door.

”Who is it! Didn't I say that no one was to disturb me for anything!!” Xu Qiqin angrily said.

”Young Lady, it's Young Master Wang…”

Before the maid could finish speaking, the door to Xu Qiqin's room banged open. Air rushed in as a tall and handsome figure robed in red walked through the door.

”Xu Qiqin, I've come!”

As Wang Chong stepped over the threshold, he faintly smiled at Xu Qiqin.

Buzz!

The room fell silent. Xu Qiqin turned her head at that spirited figure standing at the door, both strange and familiar. Her expression was blank, her mind completely empty.

”Wang, Wang… Chong!” Xu Qiqin stammered, staring in disbelief at Wang Chong. For a moment, she felt like it was all a dream.

”Wang Chong!”

Suddenly, Xu Qiqin lunged forward, embracing Wang Chong before he could react, tears streaming down her face.

”It's you, it really is you…”

Wang Chong was astonished, clearly not expecting this. But then he heard that familiar voice weeping at his ear.

”Bastard, you bastard, I thought you were dead.”