0p0 Chapter 123: Still Alive
Chapter 123: Still Alive
However, Dongfang Wan'er replied evasively, "How would I know? Let's continue up the mountain..." She avoided Ye Jiuchen's gaze, as if she were hiding something.
Ye Jiuchen's heart skipped a beat, realizing that things might not be as simple as Dongfang Wan'er had described. However, he didn't expose her immediately. Instead, he smiled slightly and said softly, "Alright!"
Just then, Qiuqin's heart-wrenching cries came from down the mountain: "Miss, my Miss..." Her voice was full of anxiety and worry, which made people feel pity.
It turned out that Qiuqin discovered the snow mountain collapse at the foot of the mountain and, worried that Dongfang Wan'er was in danger, hurriedly drove the carriage back to find her.
Unexpectedly, she encountered An Ye and his group on the road and learned that they were also looking for Dongfang Wan'er, which eased her anxiety a little.
Hearing Qiuqin's description, An Ye was startled. Fortunately, she had been cautious and suspected that her master had sent everyone away. When she returned, sure enough, her master was not home. Without a doubt, he had gone to the snow mountain...
"Master..." An Ye shouted towards the mountain, his voice filled with worry and anxiety. His gaze was fixed on the mountain, as if hoping to see Ye Jiuchen's figure through the peaks.
"Quickly, dig him out..." An Ye gave the order without hesitation. He knew time was of the essence and they had to find Ye Jiuchen as soon as possible. The guards sprang into action, skillfully using their tools to begin digging into the mountainside, searching for Ye Jiuchen who might be buried.
At the same time, a heart-wrenching cry came from down the mountain: "Miss, Miss! How can I live if you die..." It was Qiuqin's voice; she was in deep grief.
Dongfang Wan'er heard Qiuqin's cries and her heart tightened, but she still tried her best to remain calm.
She shouted down the mountain, "Qiuqin, Qiuqin, stop howling! Your young lady is still alive..." Her voice carried a hint of helplessness; if she didn't respond, even she herself might think she was really dead.
"Miss, Miss, is that you? You're not dead..." Qiuqin's voice was filled with surprise and disbelief.
"Your Miss is not dead..." Dongfang Wan'er responded loudly again, trying to reassure Qiu Qin.
"Your Highness, what about our master?" An Ye asked anxiously, deeply worried about Ye Jiuchen's safety.
"They're all still alive..." Dongfang Wan'er's answer relieved An Ye.
"Quick, go up..." An Ye immediately helped Qiu Qin up and ran quickly towards where Dongfang Wan'er and Ye Jiuchen were.
When Qiuqin finally saw Dongfang Wan'er, she was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. She hugged Dongfang Wan'er tightly and cried out, "Miss, you are still alive..." Her tears rolled down like beads from a broken string, and her cries were full of concern and worry for Dongfang Wan'er.
Seeing Qiuqin crying so sadly, Dongfang Wan'er was deeply moved. However, she also realized that Qiuqin needed more growth and education.
She gently patted Qiuqin's back, comforting her, "It's alright, don't cry, I'm fine. But in the future, you can't panic like this, you have to learn to deal with it calmly."
Qiuqin nodded, sobbing, to indicate that she understood. She wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. Dongfang Wan'er smiled and patted Qiuqin's head, encouraging her to face the difficulties with strength.
"Master... your subordinate is late, please forgive us." An Ye and his group of guards knelt on the ground, their bodies still covered in mud, clearly having rushed over.
Ye Jiuchen looked at An Ye kneeling on the ground, his face grim, a flash of anger in his eyes. He said coldly, "An Ye, do you know your crime... As my personal guard, you have dared to abandon your post. Go back and receive your punishment..."
Dark Night bowed his head in apology, replying sincerely, "Yes, Master..."
Seeing the scene before her, Qiuqin was extremely anxious. She couldn't help but plead for An Ye, "Young Master, An Ye wasn't sent by you..."
Upon hearing Qiuqin's words, An Ye was startled and quickly stopped her from continuing.
He knew his master's character well; if his master found out he had leaked the secret, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, he urgently said to Qiuqin, "Qiuqin, the master's orders must not be disobeyed..."
Hearing Qiu Qin's words, Ye Jiuchen frowned and turned to look at An Ye. He said coldly, "An Ye, what did I send you to do..."
An Ye dared not conceal anything and truthfully reported the whole story to Ye Jiuchen. It turned out that he had been sent by his master to deliver a message to the Emperor of Chu, but he encountered some trouble on the way, which caused him to return late.
After listening to An Ye's report, Ye Jiuchen pondered to himself. He recalled what had happened before and couldn't help but feel puzzled.
Could it be true, as An Ye said, that he drove Dongfang Wan'er away when he was ill? Thinking of this, Ye Jiuchen felt very guilty!
"Wan'er, let's climb the mountain... find the Tianshan Snow Lotus, and then I can return to normal..." Ye Jiuchen said.
His eyes were filled with expectation and longing, as if all his problems would be solved once he reached the summit.
Dongfang Wan'er thought to herself, "I wonder when the next Ye Jiuchen will appear. This is really worrying! How can there be two Ye Jiuchens? What's going on?"
Faced with Ye Jiuchen's suggestion, Dongfang Wan'er hesitated for a moment before agreeing, "Okay..." Although she was very worried, it was inconvenient for her to take out her mountaineering tools now that everyone was gathered together.
After all, these tools were carefully prepared by her, and if others discovered them, it might cause unnecessary trouble. So, she decided to put aside her concerns for the time being and climb the mountain with everyone else.
"Let's go!" Ye Jiuchen said, and took the lead on the path leading to the mountaintop. His steps were brisk, and he seemed full of confidence in the challenge that was about to begin.
Seeing this, Dongfang Wan'er had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow.
Be careful, everyone.
Dongfang Wan'er observed her surroundings, remaining vigilant at all times. Under these circumstances, she could only hope that everything would go smoothly and that no accidents would occur.
With everyone's efforts, they finally reached the foot of the mountain.
"Good heavens, Miss, this place is steep, and the mountain path is rugged and difficult to traverse..." Qiuqin looked at this dangerous place, feeling a little scared...
"Qiuqin, it's tight, don't be afraid..." An Ye pulled Qiuqin...
"Hmm..." Qiuqin nodded...
Looking at this dangerous place, Ye Jiuchen said, "Wan'er, wait for me here. I'm going to retrieve the Heavenly Snow Lotus..."
Dongfang Wan'er looked at Ye Jiuchen before her, "Ye Jiuchen, how can I let you go on this adventure alone..."
No matter what Ye Jiuchen said, Dongfang Wan'er still disagreed with Ye Jiuchen acting alone...
Ye Jiuchen then gave up...
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glance at Qiuqin beside her. She saw that Qiuqin looked nervous and was obviously aware of the potential danger.