Haoling Jiuyao Falls in Love with Xiangliu the Nine-Life
Over the past two months, Xiaoyao made relatively few trips up the mountain to practice martial arts. First, all the affairs of Qingshui City had been handed over to Xiangliu, who now had to juggle administrative duties in the mountains while helping Heyu train the demon troops, growing busier by the day. Second, besides managing the daily business of New City, Xiaoyao spent her entire day busy learning farming and brewing from Sheng Ji, and whenever she managed to find some free time, she still had to refine medicine for Xiangliu, making her schedule packed to the brim. And third, as the half-year deadline drew closer day by day, Xiaoyao’s heart began to flutter nervously; whenever she found herself alone with Xiangliu, she would grow somewhat tense. She could not help cursing herself inwardly: Where did all your usual bravado and glib talk go? Aren't you supposed to be an expert at dodging all this? You aren't completely clueless about the affairs of men and women, so what on earth are you afraid of? Useless wretch!
On the way up the mountain, Xiangliu held Xiaoyao’s hand, speaking as they walked:
"Word from Qingqiu is that Tushan Jing has moved very quickly. Not only has he tracked down those people hidden away by Tushan Hou, but he has also secured the evidence, nailing down the truth of his illicit affair with Fangfeng Yiying."
"How was it handled in the end?"
"Tushan Hou has already been executed in secret. This…
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