Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 800: Human Chapter?

A firefly flew by, its faint light flickering in the night.

He Hongyi gave Chen Xuan a reproachful look, secretly feeling resentful. It seemed she had to be more proactive. But she was a girl, after all. Couldn't Chen Xuan take the initiative himself? The little rascal was really annoying.

She knew she couldn't rush things; if she pushed him too hard, it would backfire and be terrible.

They say it's easy for a woman to pursue a man, so why is it so difficult for me?

“I didn’t even notice until you mentioned it, Ah Xuan. Time flies so fast. I’ve been in Yang County for several months now, and it’s already midsummer,” He Hongyi said with a smile as she looked at the fireflies, though her tone was slightly sour.

She traveled a long way to Yang County just to get close to Chen Xuan, but after she arrived, Chen Xuan went on a long trip for several months. How could she not feel jealous?

Reaching out, Chen Xuan caught a firefly between his fingertips and reminisced, "I remember summers when I was little, I often caught fireflies at night with the young master and the others. Sisters Xiao Cai and Xiao Ye were the happiest. In the blink of an eye, we've all gone our separate ways."

“People grow up,” He Hongyi said softly. For some reason, she felt that Chen Xuan looked a little melancholy at this moment and wanted to pull him into her arms.

With a smile, Chen Xuan said, "Yes, everyone grows up. As we grow up, we see each other less and less. Don't laugh at me, Hongyi, but for a while after leaving the Gao family and truly gaining all the freedom in life, I was lost and didn't know where to go. Because I grew up in the Gao family, I had all sorts of things to do every day as soon as I opened my eyes. Although it was very easy, I never felt lost. After leaving, I felt uncomfortable. It's ridiculous, isn't it?"

He poured him a glass of wine and said with a smile, "It's normal. Everyone goes through such a phase. I was the same. I was at a loss when my master passed away. Later, I wandered around the world and gradually got through it. Ah Xuan, how did you get through that period?"

"It's all thanks to Roujia's arrival. Watching her busy all day long, and teasing and scareing her when we have nothing to do, is quite interesting and keeps us from getting bored," Chen Xuan said happily.

At that time, Chen Xuan was all alone and had set up his own business. It was the arrival of the little girl that helped him through that period of confusion.

Looking towards Taoyuanju, He Hongyi said with some envy, "No wonder you treat her so well, Ah Xuan."

What she envied was that the little girl could spend all her time with Chen Xuan.

"There's no good or bad about it, it's just the two of them living together, uh, don't get me wrong, it's the kind where they depend on each other for survival," Chen Xuan shrugged, then said, "Red Robe, close your eyes."

What does Ah Xuan want to do? He Hongyi's heart skipped a beat, and her breathing became rapid. She closed her eyes as instructed, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and her body subconsciously moved closer to Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan was thinking of other fun things and didn't notice He Hongyi's abnormality for a moment. After she closed her eyes, he looked around at the night sky, and then with a thought, his true essence spread out silently. Soon, countless fireflies flew out from within a ten-mile radius of them and quickly converged on them.

One or two fireflies may seem insignificant, but when tens of thousands gather together, it's like a dazzling galaxy descending to earth. The scene is beautiful and breathtaking, surrounding the area and illuminating the hazy night with brilliant light.

"Alright, Red Robe, you can open your eyes now," Chen Xuan reminded him, looking at the fireflies that shimmered like stars around them.

Ah Xuan was going to kiss me, and I was all ready.

Hearing this, He Hongyi blushed, realizing she had misunderstood. Fortunately, the alcohol masked her reaction. Feeling a little disappointed, she opened her beautiful eyes, only to be met with a breathtaking scene of starry skies surrounding her. She was instantly stunned, her eyes sparkling with rapture. Words couldn't describe her feelings, and she murmured unconsciously, "So beautiful."

She was completely captivated, not by the enchanting scene itself, but by the romance created by the person she loved beside her. She would never forget this moment, and wished time could stand still forever.

Chen Xuan didn't notice the almost overflowing tenderness in her eyes, nor did he consider how much his impulsive actions would affect He Hongyi, who was already infatuated with him. He said smugly to himself, "Isn't it beautiful? I wanted to do this when I was a child. I wanted to catch lots and lots of fireflies and keep them in the house, but I could only catch a few after a whole night. As I grew up, I gradually forgot about it. I suddenly remembered it just now, and I finally got my wish, and it's even better than I hoped for when I was a child..."

He was talking to himself, but before he could finish, a fragrant breeze suddenly wafted over, and He Hongyi pounced on him, pinning him to the roof. Before he could react, He Hongyi kissed him intently, silencing his unfinished words.

Feeling her soft and graceful body, tasting the sweet softness of her lips, Chen Xuan was stunned for a moment. Had he been raped?

Even at this point, he wasn't one to be oblivious to romance. He quickly turned the tables, thinking to himself that the woman in red truly lived up to her reputation as a member of the martial arts world—decisive in her actions, passionate in her love and hate, and with a fiery personality…

In the distance, in the second-floor bedroom of Chen Xuan's house, the little princess stood by the window, watching the fireflies dance like stars in the night sky. Her eyes sparkled with wonder, and a knowing glint flashed in them as she chuckled, "Looks like we're going to have another little sister. This husband of mine, I don't know where he gets all those tricks to win a girl's heart. He's melting every girl's heart. It's a good thing he doesn't actively pursue girls, otherwise, countless girls would be heartbroken for him."

After watching for a while, she yawned slightly, then touched her slightly protruding belly, looked away, closed the window, and rested. She was in a good mood and thought she would have a good dream tonight.

She didn't care how many wives her husband had. Having many children was a good thing, wasn't it? Her husband was so outstanding that she was already incredibly lucky to be married to him. Instead of fighting over him, she should help him manage the household.

The beautiful scene under the night sky was so dazzling that countless people who stayed up late gazed at it, captivated by the dreamlike scene, afraid to make the slightest sound and disturb the rare spectacle.

On the rooftop, after a long while, the two parted their lips. He Hongyi's eyes were glazed, her breath was soft and slightly panting, and her whole body was weak. She lay in Chen Xuan's arms, unwilling to part.

Before we knew it, the swarm of fireflies, like a galaxy of stars, had dispersed. The night was still and silent; we could hear each other's heartbeats.

Gently embracing He Hongyi's soft, delicate body, Chen Xuan laughed, "I'm not a good person, and I'm quite selfish. After this kiss, Hongyi, you're mine, and there's no going back."

A thin layer of mist welled up in her eyes as He Hongyi leaned against him, softly murmuring, "You bad man, you know how I feel, yet you never take the initiative. It's so infuriating!"

Having finally received a verbal promise from her beloved, He Hongyi, after years of wandering, finally found a home. At this moment, she felt incredibly at ease, yet also felt a little like a child, wanting to cry from grievance.

Feeling ashamed, Chen Xuan apologized, "Because I'm not a good person. Knowing I can't give her everything, how could I dare to easily ruin her life?"

"If you blossom, peach blossoms will come. If Ah Xuan is not a good person, then there are no good men in this world. I am so fortunate to be able to spend the rest of my life with you," she murmured almost in a dream, her eyes closed as she smelled the scent on Chen Xuan.

Without another word, the two nestled together, feeling each other's presence, silent for a moment. After a while, He Hongyi's cheeks flushed, her heart raced, and she shifted slightly, burying her head in his chest, her voice muffled as she said, "Ah Xuan, from now on, Hongyi is yours. I only hope you won't find fault with me. If... if you feel aroused, don't hold back, I've already bathed..."

Her voice grew softer and softer until it was barely audible, but she had clearly expressed what she wanted to say.

As a normal man, especially a young man full of vigor, being so intimately close to a beauty like He Hongyi, it would be abnormal if he didn't react. Hearing this, he froze, gently patted her back, and awkwardly chuckled, saying, "Well, the moon is high in the sky, it's getting late. Hongyi, you should get some rest. I've been out for so long, I should go back too."

He Hongyi wasn't stupid; otherwise, she wouldn't have achieved her current level of cultivation. Hearing this, her heart filled with sweetness. She looked up at Chen Xuan and breathed softly, saying, "I know you're not a reckless person, Xuan. You care about my feelings, which shows that I've already considered myself yours. I don't care about anything else; as long as I can be with you, that's enough."

At this moment, Chen Xuan calmed down, gazing into her earnest and beautiful eyes that seemed ready to give herself to him at any moment. He gently pinched her pretty cheek and smiled, "There's still a long road ahead. Wouldn't indulging in momentary pleasure be disrespectful to Hongyi? That would be irresponsible of you. Be good, listen to me, and get some rest. If this continues, I really won't be able to control myself."

"Yes, I'll wait for you, anytime," she nodded. Once she made up her mind, she was passionate and unrestrained, expressing herself boldly without the slightest hint of coquettishness or shyness.

"Alright, go to sleep and have sweet dreams. Let's make some arrangements for the next couple of days, and then we'll go to the capital together for a few days," Chen Xuan patted her slender waist.

After lingering tenderly for a while, she reluctantly pulled away from Chen Xuan, gently straightening his slightly disheveled clothes, and said with reluctance, "Let me take you home."

Chen Xuan immediately chuckled, pinched her pretty cheek, and said, "It's not a long walk. I'll walk you back, and you'll walk me back. Will I have to walk you back again later? By the time we've gone back and forth, it'll be dawn."

Hearing this, He Hongyi couldn't help but chuckle. She nodded and said, "I'll listen to Ah Xuan. You go back first, and I'll go back to my room to rest after I see you."

Knowing that she would be reluctant to go back if he didn't leave, Chen Xuan put his arm around her waist and kissed her decisively. She was stunned for a moment, then closed her eyes and responded passionately.

After a few moments of kissing until she was weak all over and almost suffocating, Chen Xuan finally released her, licked his lips, and said, "I'll collect some interest first. I'm leaving now. You should get some rest."

Without further hesitation, he released He Hongyi and, under her lustful gaze, resolutely and ruthlessly slipped away. If he didn't leave now, he really wouldn't want to.

Even after he had completely left, He Hongyi was still savoring the feeling from just now. After a moment, she lowered her head, covered her burning face, and spat lightly. Then, she straightened her clothes and said softly, "You little rascal, you're really adorable. A kiss is fine, but to actually hit me like that? But he seemed to really like it; he pinched me so hard it hurt."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but chuckle again. She glanced at the night sky without him, tidied herself up with a touch of melancholy, and then went back to her room to rest with a happy feeling of satisfaction. They were now officially a couple, and she would no longer be a wanderer, alone and helpless.

In the dark corner, Chen Xuan didn't look away until the candlelight in He Hongyi's boudoir went out.

The effects of the alcohol have long since worn off, and whether or not one is truly drunk depends on whether they want to be.

Looking at the bright moon in the sky, he couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead: "I really am no good, a lecherous fool. Every minute I despise myself adds another emotional debt to my list. And I haven't even sorted out the rest yet."

Now that things have come to this, and he's not someone who can't take responsibility, he naturally wouldn't let his woman suffer any grievances, except for not being able to love someone wholeheartedly.

He Hongyi, one of the ten most beautiful women in Yuhua Kingdom, has a great figure, a beautiful face, and great strength. She is also devoted to him. Who could resist her?

Anyway, Chen Xuan couldn't refuse. He hadn't taken the initiative so that she would see that he wasn't a good person and have a chance to back out. Now that the stamp was on, he wasn't one to hesitate.

"There are plenty of beauties in the world, I can't accept any more, otherwise no matter how much I expand my house, it won't be enough to live in," he muttered as he turned and left.

Is he even speaking human language? Others go to great lengths to pursue a girl, but for him, it's a question of whether or not to accept her, as if he's suffered some great injustice.

However, he did not go back to rest immediately, not because he felt guilty, nor because he wanted to find a place to calm down after being provoked by He Hongyi, but because he had to pay attention to some potential hidden dangers.

Having grown up in the Gao family since childhood, although he was a page, he lived like a young master, never lacking in food, clothing, or other necessities. Chen Xuan was not an ungrateful wretch, so he naturally remembered this kindness.

Now that someone is plotting against the Gao family, how could he remain indifferent?

He wasn't worried about Xiao Gao, as he had left Xiao Gao a life-saving method that hadn't been activated yet; otherwise, Chen Xuan would have sensed it. Madam Gao was protected by Leng Bing, who had also been given powerful methods. As for Master Gao, he was safe as a high-ranking official; threatening him was no less than assassinating the king. So, the only place left was the Gao family's headquarters.

The Gao family mansion houses Xiao Gao's younger siblings. Although they are born out of wedlock, it would still be troublesome if they were kidnapped and targeted for certain actions.

Even though there are so many people in the Gao family, Chen Xuan only really cares about a few. Considering Madam Gao's feelings for them, it's not a difficult thing to protect them a little.

Under the cover of night, Chen Xuan wandered around Yang County several times, even expanding the search area slightly, but still couldn't find any barbarians from the south. Only then did he realize that they had really left. He just didn't know whether they had left because the Gao family now had two innate masters in charge and things were hopeless, or because they were scared away upon learning of his return.

This way, he could relax and the Gao family would be safe.

In fact, his actions were somewhat unnecessary. Unless the Gao family faced a life-or-death crisis, they would not have easily used his favor. But whether the Gao family needed him or not was irrelevant. Since he had accepted the favor, he should have his own attitude.

You guys got away fast, go home and get some sleep... (End of Chapter)