Seeking the Tao in the Mortal World

Chapter 29: Silk Flower

Qin Yi felt uncomfortable eating this so-called banquet at first.

Because Mang Zhan on the opposite side always stared fiercely at him as if he wanted to eat him alive. Anyone who was stared at like wouldn’t be able to eat well. Even worse, Dong Huazi’s casual glances from time to time gave him goosebumps even more.

Liu Su sneered, “Stupid.”

Qin Yi couldn’t answer, so he quietly flicked the handle of the stick with his fingers to express his protest.

Liu Su said, “You are only capable of flicking me. Go flick the savage if you dare.”

Qin Yi rolled his eye: I even want to drag Dong Huazi out and flick him to death, but you also have to look at the occasion.

Liu Su seemed to hear his inner voice and continued to sneer, “The socialization of ordinary people is really pretentious, boring, hypocritical and ridiculous. If he stares at you, you won’t stare back at him? He didn’t provoke you, but can’t you provoke him first? If you want to follow the rules, you can also consider how to use the rules. The world of mortals is nothing but a game. You aren’t like ordinary people who are burdened with family. You clearly have no worries, but you don’t want to have an unfettered mind. What are you living for?”

Qin Yi’s heart was touched. He thought that he had dealt with Dong Huazi very well before, but after Liu Su said so, he felt that what he did before was boring.

This is the difference in ideology…

If people really live like what Liu Su says, treat the world of mortals as a game… they would either go to prison or become immortal.

But the incitement is really strong… Qin Yi admitted that something was ignited inside him. Who didn’t yearn for that kind of attitude towards life, unrestrained and clear thinking?

At this moment, Li Qingjun moved his head and whispered, “I feel like something is wrong…”

“Huh?” Qin Yi didn’t respond immediately, “Anything wrong?”

“It seems…” Li Qingjun slowly blushed, “It seems that they regard you as my, my that one.”

My silly girl, you only realize it now? That savage love rival almost killed me ten thousand times in his mind! Qin Yi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, but he also knew that the relationship between him and Li Qingjun hadn’t reached this level. It was normal for Li Qingjun to have a headache because of this. To avoid breaking the friendship with her, he replied in a low voice, “Just to deal with Mang Zhan for now. I will try to explain to your father afterward.”

Li Qingjun moved away a little. Her eyes still looked sullen, “Does it embarrass you to be misunderstood by them?”

Huh? Did I say the wrong words again? Qin Yi hastily remedied, “To tell the truth, I’m very happy in my heart… Am I not afraid of hurting your reputation?”

“Happy in your heart?” Li Qingjun moved away a little more. She looked at him like looking a hooligan, “What do you want to do?”

Qin Yi was really about to vomit blood. Aren’t you a very reasonable person before? Are you having a period?

However, Li Qingjun’s gaze didn’t last long. Soon, her gaze became a little blurred. She lowered his voice, “You… you are calm and don’t like fighting. I thought you could just live leisurely in brother’s guest house. We could come to ask you if there was anything… However, because of me… you can no longer escape from this chaotic mortal world.”

Qin Yi felt blessed and answered directly, “I’m willing.”

Li Qingjun’s eyes became more and more blurred. She looked into his eyes without speaking.

Perhaps the relationship between them had not reached the level of mutual love, but after today’s incident, their fate had already begun to entangle. It was no longer that pure appreciation or faint liking.

Liu Su let out a long sigh in the stick.

Qin Yi heard it. It felt a bit like the sigh of parents watching the most dramatic moment at the 8pm tv drama.

There was a “click“. Qin Yi thought the director had called out, but he turned and saw Mang Zhan on the opposite side had crushed the wine glass. His angry eyes were so wide that bloodshot eyes could be seen.

Qin Yi was taken aback for a moment. I thought Mang Zhan’s desire to marry Li Qingjun is a political intention, but now it seems that he really falls in love with her?

Li Qingjun also turned to look at Mang Zhan and snorted. Her eyes were full of disdain and resentment. It was not just that she didn’t want to marry him, but she even thought of him as the person who killed her brother.

Qin Yi thought of Liu Su’s instigation, and his heart moved slightly. He whispered, “Isn’t it good to see him angry?”

Li Qingjun looked at Qin Yi, seeming to understand what he meant. She asked with a half-smile, “What do you want to do?”

“I want…” Qin Yi stretched out his hand tentatively.

Li Qingjun pursed her lips, put her hand in his palm obediently, and shook hands gently.

It was strange to say that she had been hugged by Qin Yi several times, and she even had an intimate moment with him in the pit. She was fine even after her chest being touched by him. But this time, it was just lightly holding hands, then a spark surged all over her body. Her cheeks were burning hot. She turned her head slightly as she could no longer look into his eyes. The blush spread from the cheeks to the pink neck.

“Bang!” Mang Zhan slammed the flagon down on the table.

The loud sound attracted everyone’s attention. The emperor was talking about local customs with the attendants brought by Mang Zhan. When he was surprised by this noise, his face turned gloomy. “I know the courtesy of the West Savage Kingdom very well.”

Mang Zhan was so angry that he was trembling all over. Qin Yi even wondered if he was a sick person, he would die of anger on the spot.

“Sure enough, I really need to have a clear mind.” Qin Yi sighed comfortably to himself.

Li Qingjun also felt comfortable all over. Her hand held Qin Yi’s hand even tighter.

Only Liu Su knew that Qin Yi’s “self-talk” was for it to hear. It smiled and didn’t say much.

…………

“Brother Qin.” At the end of the banquet, Li Qinglin directly stopped Li Qingjun and Qin Yi who wanted to escape through the side door.

Li Qingjun quickly withdrew the hand that was holding Qin Yi’s hand, lowered his head, and rubbed her toe against the floor.

Qin Yi rubbed his hands awkwardly and said, “That was just to annoy Zhang Zhan on purpose.”

Li Qinglin didn’t come to question about this matter at all. He said with a serious expression, “I’m here to let you go back to the mansion with me. If you are traveling alone or if you are going to have a tryst with my sister, I’m afraid that you won’t be able to see the sun tomorrow.”

Qin Yi’s heart trembled, and he said solemnly, “Thank you. I was indeed over in my head.”

Li Qinglin called a group of guards over, “Escort the princess back to the mansion. If there is any change, communicate with the arrow.”

Li Qingjun looked at Qin Yi, and she suddenly felt a little bit reluctant to leave. We see each other every day, why do I have such emotions?

She was not a clingy person either, so she didn’t express her emotions anymore. She just took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “See you tomorrow.” Then, she left.

Watching the guards escort Li Qingjun away, Li Qinglin led a team and returned with Qin Yi.

“Father rests early now. If it’s usual, you’re probably meeting the emperor right now.” After walking for a while, Li Qinglin slowly started the topic, “He will definitely summon you tomorrow morning, you have to make preparations.”

“I know.” Qin Yi asked, “Is there any special instruction?”

“Don’t directly advise him to stop the elixir, it will only make him unhappy. You can handle the rest yourself. After all, I’m a layman in Taoism and alchemy.” Li Qinglin suddenly laughed, “You have some political mind when facing Dong Huazi today, so I don’t need to remind you more.”

“What political mind do I have…” Qin Yi was very helpless, “You suddenly let me deal with Dong Huazi. I had to be extremely cautious and think for a long time before daring to say anything. Do you know how much effort it took for me?”

Li Qinglin smiled, “Isn’t it also because of this sudden move that the relationship between you and Qingjun has been brought closer?”

“Ugh…” Qin Yi paused and sighed, “Actually, Brother Li, although I seem to be thanking you, I still want to say that Qingjun herself didn’t think about the consequences of bringing a man into the palace. If I’m not her lover, wouldn’t put her into a difficult situation?”

“As long as she doesn’t marry to the West Savage Kingdom, that’s the primary meaning. As for the others, I don’t have that much thought.”

“In other words, you are not thinking about Qingjun’s happiness, but only for West Savage Kingdom?”

“To be precise, I’m for the South Li Kingdom.” Li Qinglin said lightly, “For some things, Brother Qin should be as clear as a mirror, so you should not ask such childish questions like Ye Ling.”

Qin Yi sighed, “Because I know something, I want to confirm if you really love Qingjun or is it just a plastic brother-sister relationship. Now that I have confirmed it, I’m fine.”

Li Qinglin wondered, “What is plastic?”

“Hmm…” Qin Yi thought for a while and explained, “It’s just those fake flowers made of silk.”

“A flower made of silk?” Li Qinglin looked up at the sky, thought for a while, and suddenly smiled, “It’s also pretty good. Such a flower is also very beautiful, and it doesn’t wither easily.”

TL: Finally establish a love relationship, Li Qingjun is surprisingly honest with her feeling though…