diskusbooks Chapter 380 Fate with Chu Xiao
Chapter 380 Fate with Chu Xiao
Chapter 380 Fate with Chu Xiao
After dinner, Chu Lingfeng's expression became serious. He straightened his clothes and walked towards Liu Yuyan's residence.
This was the first time Chu Lingfeng took the initiative to meet Liu Yuyan since she came to the island.
Liu Yuyan was in a daze in the room. When she heard the knock on the door, she got up and opened it. The moment she saw Chu Lingfeng, she felt mixed emotions.
She finally found the Chu family she had been thinking about, but learned that the once famous Chu family was slandered for treason, and Chu Xiao, whom she thought about day and night, had already died on the battlefield, and she couldn't even see him for the last time.
Once, on countless quiet nights, she lay in bed with her eyes closed, and the scene of her reunion with Chu Xiao kept appearing in her mind.
In those fantasies, they might meet by chance on a bustling city street, and he would walk towards her with a smile on his face, his eyes sparkling with surprise, or they would be at a romantic seaside, the sun setting, the sea breeze gently blowing their hair, and he would gently say to her the words she had always wanted to hear.
However, the reality is so cruel that all fantasies burst in an instant like bubbles.
Now, the only thing she could grasp that could prove that she had a connection with Chu Xiao was that one accidental night.
Her thoughts for Chu Xiao surged into her heart like a tide.
She often thought of his smile, his voice, and his every move.
However, she never knew whether Chu Xiao ever thought of her for a moment before his death.
When she saw Chu Lingfeng, who looked very similar to Chu Xiao, she could no longer hold back her tears, which burst out like a flood.
Every movement and expression of Chu Lingfeng reminded her of Chu Xiao, as if he was standing in front of her.
How she wished that time could go back to that night. If she could, she would hug Chu Xiao tightly without hesitation and tell him that there was a woman who had admired him for many years when she was still unmarried.
She would tell him that her feelings for him had never changed and that no matter how time passed, she would always love him.
However, all this is just if, time cannot be reversed, and Chu Xiao has already left her.
She could only stand there silently, letting her tears flow, her heart filled with endless regret and pain.
Chu Lingfeng stood by the window, looking at the scenery outside, but his heart was in chaos.
Behind him, Liu Yuyan's suppressed crying was like a blunt knife, cutting his nerves again and again.
He frowned slightly, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the window frame, feeling a little conflicted.
He and Liu Yuyan had just met for the first time, and he really didn't know how to offer comfort. After all, they were not familiar with each other.
After an unknown amount of time, Liu Yuyan's crying gradually stopped. She seemed to have lost all her strength. She leaned weakly on the chair, looking ahead with empty eyes. The only sound in the room was her occasional sobbing.
Chu Lingfeng took a deep breath, turned around slowly, his eyes fell on Liu Yuyan, and his voice was low and steady: "Tell me, what's going on with Chu Yuting?" His tone was unquestionable, but with a bit of patience.
Liu Yuyan trembled slightly when she heard this. She bit her lip subconsciously and lowered her head. Her voice was trembling and uncertain: "Will you believe me if I tell you?"
Her eyes were full of hesitation and worry, as if she was afraid of the unknown consequences she would face after telling the truth.
"Believe it." Chu Lingfeng answered decisively, looking at Liu Yuyan with a firm gaze, as if conveying a kind of strength to her. As long as Liu Yuyan was telling the truth, he was willing to choose to believe it. This trust was his responsibility as a member of the Chu family.
Liu Yuyan didn't expect Chu Lingfeng to respond so straightforwardly. She was stunned for a moment, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
Her originally tense body slowly relaxed and she let out a breath softly. Although she had never had in-depth contact with the Chu family, through Chu Xiao, she knew that the Chu family was loyal and trustworthy.
The secret she carries on her shoulders is like a mountain, weighing her down to the point of suffocation. Perhaps only by telling the Chu family can she find a solution and protect the safety of those around her.
Thinking of this, Liu Yuyan raised her head and looked around cautiously. After confirming that she and Chu Lingfeng were the only ones in the room, and no one else, she leaned forward slightly, lowered her voice, and spoke slowly: "Yuting is Chu Xiao's son. Six years ago, the Liu family was struck by a sudden disaster. Overnight, all the male members of the Liu family were beheaded. After I offended a powerful person, I was sold to Caiyue Tower."
Speaking of this, a trace of pain and humiliation flashed in Liu Yuyan's eyes. It was a dark memory that she could not bear to look back on.
When mentioning Caiyue Tower, Liu Yuyan's expression became extremely bitter, and the muscles on her face twitched slightly, as if she had returned to those nightmarish days.
"In Caiyue Tower, I was very careful to survive. One time, I accidentally heard a shocking secret. In my panic, I walked into the wrong room and ended up running into Chu Xiao, who was also being plotted against."
Speaking of Chu Xiao, a hint of tenderness and nostalgia flashed in Liu Yuyan's eyes. That night changed her life.
"After that night, I knew I was in even greater danger. To save my life, I had no choice but to run as fast as I could. Later, I found out I was pregnant. I was afraid those people would find out about Chu Xiao and bring him trouble, so I had no choice but to leave secretly and wander around with Yu Ting, without a fixed place to live."
"Over the years, my mother and I have suffered a lot. We dared not stay in one place for too long, for fear of being discovered. Later, due to a series of mistakes, we were captured and brought back to Caiyun Tower."
Liu Yuyan's voice was a little choked, her eyes full of fatigue and vicissitudes. Only she knew best about those difficult days.
Chu Lingfeng listened quietly, and couldn't help but feel a little admiration and gratitude for Liu Yuyan. He and his fourth brother Chu Xiao had a deep relationship. If it weren't for Liu Yuyan, his fourth brother would probably have no descendants.
Thinking of this, Chu Lingfeng secretly made up his mind to properly settle Liu Yuyan and her son and solve the troubles behind them.
He frowned slightly, a hint of concern in his eyes, and asked, "What secret did you hear that made them go to such great lengths to hunt you down?"
When Liu Yuyan heard this, her body suddenly stiffened. She slowly raised her head and looked at Chu Lingfeng solemnly. Her hands unconsciously gripped the armrests of the chair, and there was deep tension in her eyes.
She swallowed and said in a hoarse voice, "I saw the master of the Rongguo Mansion and the people of Min'an meeting privately. They looked furtive and seemed to be talking about the Qilin Jade Pearl."
"Qilin Jade Jewel? Where did the Qilin Jade Jewel come from?" When Chu Lingfeng heard the name, his expression instantly became solemn. He realized that the conspiracy behind this secret might be extremely important and related to the safety of the country.
Liu Yuyan shook her head helplessly, her eyes filled with guilt. "I didn't hear much. The guards that Min'an brought were very alert. I accidentally made a little noise and they found me. After that, I could only run away desperately, so I don't know anything else."