Chapter 147: Li Qingluo: Could This Be a Banished Immortal Descending to Earth?
Astonishment.
Disbelief.
Li Qingluo could hardly trust her own eyes, let alone comprehend what she was witnessing.
The scene before her was utterly scandalous. It struck her like a thunderbolt, leaving her mind reeling and completely blank. A faint blush crept up her delicate, charming face as emotions surged within her—shame mixed with fury.
In the midst of the camellia bushes, contrary to her earlier assumption that Wang Yuyan was secretly reading a forbidden text alone, she found her in the company of a man...
This was beyond anything Li Qingluo had ever imagined.
After all, under her strict upbringing, Wang Yuyan had always been pure and reserved, never interacting with men other than Murong Fu. How could she possibly... in the wilds... with a man...
Yet the sight before her left no room for doubt.
A surge of anger flared in her chest, her fury nearly erupting.
"You scoundrel! You deserve death!"
Li Qingluo was ready to charge forward and cut down the vile man who dared sully Wang Yuyan.
But just as she prepared to act, the man turned to face her.
In that instant, Li Qingluo froze, her expression stunned.
Black hair like ink, chiseled features, and eyes that gleamed like stars.
There was an indescribable elegance about him, an aura that transcended the mortal world.
If there were a standard for a celestial being descended from the heavens, surely it would look like this.
"My heavens..."
Li Qingluo's mature and graceful demeanor faltered. Her lips parted slightly in a soft gasp, and her almond-shaped eyes widened, betraying her disbelief. The so-called scoundrel who had dared to take advantage of Wang Yuyan turned out to be so incomparably handsome that even her long-dormant heart skipped a beat, ensnared by his charm.
No wonder her usually demure and well-mannered daughter would act so uncharacteristically.
This man was simply too captivating.
Compared to him, her cherished Duan Zhengchun seemed like a common snake slithering on the ground while this man was a divine dragon soaring in the heavens.
There was no comparison.
If it were her, she might even willingly...
"Stop it, Li Qingluo! What nonsense are you thinking?"
She scolded herself inwardly, her face reddening further as an inexplicable radiance began to sparkle in her eyes. Her long, shapely legs tensed slightly as if trying to ground herself in the face of her spiraling thoughts.
Meanwhile, the man spoke, his voice deep and magnetic, reverberating through her mind like a melody.
"Madam, please wait. I shall visit you another day to explain everything."
His words carried a unique charm that seemed to dissolve her earlier rage. Li Qingluo found herself rooted to the spot, unable to respond or act.
Her thoughts scattered, and after what felt like an eternity, she hastily gathered her composure and fled, her gait unsteady as if escaping from something overwhelming.
Back in her chambers, her face still flushed and her mind replaying the man's flawless visage, she dove into her bed, hiding her burning cheeks beneath the blankets.
"This irresistible charm... Who could withstand it?"
As dusk settled over the scenic Taihu Lake, the golden hues of the setting sun painted the waters with an ethereal glow, creating a dreamlike panorama.
Nestled against Zhou Yi's chest, Wang Yuyan's tear-streaked face bore traces of lingering affection. Her delicate body pressed softly against his as his hand gently caressed her back. His gaze, calm and profound, rested on the distant horizon.
"What is your name?"
Her voice trembled slightly, carrying a mixture of shyness and grievance.
Zhou Yi smiled tenderly and kissed her tear-stained cheek before replying softly, "My name is Zhou Yi—Zhou as in King Wen of Zhou, and Yi as in the Book of Changes."
He paused before continuing, "Actually, I am not from this world."
Wang Yuyan blinked in confusion, her mind unable to fully grasp his words.
Zhou Yi gestured ahead, where a shimmering, wave-like portal appeared.
"I come from another world. Would you like to come with me?"
Her lips parted in astonishment as her mind struggled to process the revelation.
Another world?
Could it be... Was he an immortal?
Only an immortal could traverse worlds, foresee Murong Fu's future betrayal, and embody such unparalleled beauty.
Yes, he must be an immortal.
If he were anyone else, Wang Yuyan might have recoiled in despair or sought to end her life for the sake of her chastity. But facing Zhou Yi, she willingly melted into his embrace, overwhelmed by his extraordinary allure.
"Are you... a celestial being?"
Her voice trembled as she raised her head to meet his gaze.
Zhou Yi chuckled and gently tilted her chin upward, replying, "I am not an immortal. But you... you are my celestial maiden."
Her face turned crimson, and she lowered her head shyly, her heart surging with warmth.
Wang Yuyan hesitated only briefly, her thoughts turning to her mother.
"Yi-lang, what about my mother? She's my only family. I can't leave her alone..."
Zhou Yi pinched her nose playfully and said with a reassuring smile, "Then I'll bring her along."
"But... my mother despises men!"
"Don't worry," Zhou Yi interrupted her concerns with a kiss.
When their lips parted, he offered her a confident grin. "Trust me. She'll follow us willingly and happily."
"Thank you, Yi-lang."
Wang Yuyan's eyes sparkled with gratitude as she leaned in for another kiss, her heart completely devoted to him.
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