As he was deep in thoughts, he heard some laughter from outside. He raised his head and saw Feng Qing Ge holding onto Feng Xiao affectionately and walking towards him.
Looking at how close they were, he became unsure. This father and daughter pair had always been close. How could such affection and intimacy be faked? If she was not the real Feng Qing Ge, how could Feng Xiao not notice?
However, he did not know, to Feng Xiao, he held his family with high regard. If he were to ever suspect anyone, it would never be his own family, not to mention his own daughter whom he doted heavily on.
Even if he did notice that she was a little different, he would never ever think of something so ridiculous as an imposter who had taken on the same appearance as his daughter.
Moreover, to him, no matter how wayward she was, she would always be the apple of his eyes. No matter what she did, he would always stand on her side. Unconditional love, that was what it was. He would never doubt her.
"Big Brother Murong!"
Feng Qing Ge loosened her grip and let go of Feng Xiao's hand and happily skipped over to his side, her eyes were bright and sparkled with affection as she cheerfully asked, "Have you waited for a long time?"
As he gathered his thoughts and calmed himself, he distractedly put down the teacup in his hand. He then looked up and smiled, " No, I've just arrived not too long ago."
He looked over at Feng Xiao and ceremoniously called out, "Uncle Xiao."
In the Feng Household, his identity was not of the Third Prince but the future son-in-law and they had watched them grow up together, therefore he paid his respects as a younger generation would.
"Oh, it's Yi Xuan! Since you are here, help me bring this girl out. With you around, I feel more assured."
Feng Xiao laughed heartily: "The journey to Peach Blossom Monastery takes around two hours, this girl has already dawdled on for so long, don't waste anymore time and head over as soon as you can!"
"Father, you really don't want to go together with us? Since you'll be idling about at home, why don't you just join us? Then I can accompany you and we can admire the beautiful blooms together. The scenery is breathtaking! She hooked her arms around Feng Xiao's arms and asked in a coquettish tone.
When he heard this, Feng Xiao laughed out heartily once more. "Ha ha ha, no..no… with Yi Xuan around, I'll just be a light bulb. Go on and enjoy yourselves. No need to rush back!"
He looked over to Murng Yi Xuan and said, "Yi Xuan, I will have to trouble you to take care of this little girl of mine."
Towards this future son-in-law of his, he was very satisfied. The two of them had grown up together and had mutual affection towards each other, tying the knot was just a matter of time, all that's left was to pick a date.
"Uncle Xiao, please rest assured, I will take good care of Qing Ge."
He looked at the shy Feng Qing Ge who had on a slight blush. He flashed a resplendent smile to cover up the tangled feeling he harboured in his heart.
Feng Xiao walked them to their horse carriage and until the carriage was out of sight did he turn back and walk back to the Feng Mansion.
-At the Peach Blossom Monastery-
As she strolled along the small path inside the Peach Blossom Monastery, the scenery was beautiful and the more she looked, the happier Feng Jiu felt. With every step she took, she felt more satisfied with what she saw, without a doubt, this place was the best location! It was beneficial for both cultivation as well as recuperation.
Peach Blossom Monastery was located in the the southern region of Cloudy Moon City. There was actually an entire mountain that was full of various colours and variety of Peach Blossoms. There was simply no end to the splendour!
The Peach Blossom Monastery was built in the inner perimeter of this paradise and it was a forbidden place, no outsiders were allowed to set foot in here.
Every year, during the month of march when the peach blossoms were in full bloom, this was a scenic spot that attracted many visitors. Many people would come by this Peach Blossom Mountain to enjoy the spectacular sight as they admired the beauty of nature in the outer perimeter of this Peach Blossom Mountain. Many would also try to catch a glimpse of the Peach Blossom Monastery. Now, the right to enter this paradise belonged entirely to her.
After she explored her new abode, she came to a stop. "Leng Shuang, didn't the Black Market send some guards over? Go and inform them to head over to the foot of the mountain and close the mountain for three days.
"Yes."
Without question, and without a moment's hesitation, Leng Shuang answered respectfully and immediately turned around to relay the orders to the Black Guards.
Upon receiving the orders, the Black Guards immediately carried it out. As Elder Yan had instructed them, that they were to unconditionally comply to that person's arrangements, and to not show the slightest disrespect to him.
Once the order to seal the mountain was issued, several travelers who were presently within the mountain come to admire the blossoms would naturally have to be driven away. Afterall, the Peach Blossom Monastery was on land that was privately owned and it was up to the owner whether he chose to allow people to come view the blossoms at the peach blossom forest, and if he refused, they would just have to leave.
As it was still rather early in the day, there hadn't been too many people in the peach blossom forest and it had only taken less than an hour to drive all the travelers out from the Peach Blossom Monastery's boundaries.
At that moment, Feng Jiu came to a pavilion yard within the Peach Blossom Monastery and she saw an elderly person dressed in grey robes sweeping the ground in the yard. She stopped in her tracks and asked: "All the servants here have left, why are you still here?"
The grey robed old man turned around holding the broom and looked at the red figure standing with his hands behind his back under the peach blossom tree in the yard to say: "I've swept these grounds for more than ten years and cannot bear to leave this place anymore."
Hearing that, Feng Jiu revealed a smile, her gaze falling upon the figure of the grey robed old man and a indiscernible glint flashed in her eyes before she said: "If you can't bear to leave, then continue to remain here then!"
The old man was surprised momentarily, he cast her a thoughtful glance before he continued to sweep the ground, no longer speaking.
Feng Jiu did not care about that and she turned away. After she left, the old man stopped and looked in the direction she left, and slowly retracted his gaze and continued to sweep the floor.
The grey robed old man was surprised as he glanced at the red figure and then went back to sweeping the floor, not saying another word.
Feng Jiu was unbothered as she turned and left. After she left, the old man paused and gazed in the direction the figure had disappeared before turning back to continue with his sweeping once again.
When Murong Yi Xuan who was accompanying Feng Qing Ge arrived at the Peach Blossom Monastery, they discovered that the Peach Blossom Monastery's new owner had ordered for the entire mountain to be sealed for three days.
Upon finding that out, he turned to Feng Qing Ge beside him and said: "We came at the wrong time. The place has been sealed for three days. We can only come back three days later."
As the mountain was sealed, Feng Qing Ge was feeling rather unhappy as she said: "Will you come with me three days later? What if you tell me you are busy at that time?"
Hearing that, Murong Yi Xuan smiled slightly and said in a gentle voice: "I won't. Since I promised you, I will definitely keep my word."
"That won't do, since we are already here, even if we can't go up the mountain, should we at least tour around the surrounding areas?" Saying that, she held onto Murong Yi Xuan's arm and continued on: "Big Brother Murong, walk around with me!"
"Alright." He nodded his head in agreement.
Hearing that, Feng Qing Ge's face lit up and she said happily: "Big Brother Murong, you're the best!"
Murong Yi Xuan smiled but did not say anything, but just accompanied her to stroll around as they took in the surrounding scenery.
Maybe it was because she detected his cold indifference, Feng Qing Ge was feeling slightly distraught. Her steps came to a stop suddenly as she looked at the person beside her. Biting on her lower lip gently, her voice tinged with a little aggrievement, she asked: "Big Brother Murong, do you not like me anymore?"
Murong Yi Xuan was startled and said: "What makes you say that?"
"Recently, I have been feeling that you seem rather indifferent towards me and unenthusiastic when you're with me." She glanced at him and then lowered her gaze: "In the past, you were not like this. Do you not like me anymore?"
"Silly girl, that's not true." He smiled as he stroked her head. "It's just that my heart is slightly troubled that's all."
"Huh?" She raised her eyes up to look at him inquiringly.
Murong Yi Xuan laughed and said: "The Ancient Sacred Beast descended in the Nine Entrapment Woods and till now, there has still been no news on who has gotten it. That incident had even attracted many powerful pugilist from other countries to come here and it is a matter that is of great importance to the Imperial Family. My heart has been rather troubled by this recently and my mood has in turn been affected, which must be what led to your imagination running wild."
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