Chapter 517: Chapter 259: The Girl Reminds Me of Someone I Once Knew

Moreover, he sensed an extremely intense masculine aura.

This means the person who has claimed the bracelet is a vigorous young man.

But that jade bracelet was clearly a gift from the mother consort to the Yun Family’s little girl, so how could it recognize a man as its owner?

Could it be someone from the Yun Family?

Mo Yunhan suddenly thought that the Yun Family members could hear that little girl’s inner voice, so presumably, the little girl transferred the jade bracelet to someone else.

Of course, it couldn’t be ruled out that there might be other cultivators in this world.

Duke Ning Mansion.

After Yun Wanye, Yun Wanyao, and Yun Wanqing took turns persuading her with countless words, Lady Yun finally relented and agreed to let Yun Wanqing go to the border.

However, although she verbally agreed, she remained worried, unable to stop furrowing her brows and repeatedly admonishing Yun Wanye, looking very concerned.

"Ye’er, the weather is cold, so make sure to keep warm on the road and don’t let Ningning catch a chill; also, when feeding her, find a good place, don’t let the milk get cold; and be very cautious on the journey..."

Lady Yun tirelessly and meticulously gave her instructions, focusing entirely on Yun Wanqing, not mentioning him at all, which made Yun Wanye almost jealous.

He sighed helplessly and patted his chest seriously, promising.

"I understand, Mother, don’t worry, I will take good care of little sister, I won’t let anything happen to her, I promise, as soon as this matter is over, I will bring her back immediately."

"Very well, go early and come back early, remember to take good care of Ningning."

Lady Yun responded, then her gaze fell on Yun Wanqing, looking at her with reluctance.

"Ningning, it’s really hard on you to go so far away, it’s Mother who is unfair to you~"

[Mother, don’t say that, it’s not hard at all, I’m the one who wants to go.]

Yun Wanqing was so excited about this trip.

Ever since she came to this world, nearly half a year had passed, but she lay in bed every day doing nothing. The farthest place she’d been was the Princess Mansion and Prince Jing Mansion, not even having seen all of the Imperial City.

Heaven knows how suffocated she was?

Finally having the chance to go out, how could she feel it was hard?

Though the outside is cold and the conditions harsh, she has inner strength to protect her body, she isn’t afraid of the cold at all.

She can take this opportunity to cultivate fasting.

After bidding farewell to Lady Yun, Yun Wanye did not set off immediately. He called over a few maidservants to prepare some heated goat’s milk, and also arranged for a lot of the items Yun Wanqing would need.

[Second Brother, don’t just idle around, let’s go to the storage room.]

While the maidservants went to prepare the items, Yun Wanqing began directing Yun Wanye.

"Hmm, to get medicinal herbs? But we should tell the steward first."

[Not just herbs, as long as everything goes as expected, we’re emptying the storage room.]

[But this can’t be known by outsiders, so don’t let the steward know, let Sister do the accounts, and after we leave, let Sister organize people to purchase more.]

Yun Wanye: "..."

Yun Wanyao: "..."

Empty the storage room???

That’s not a funny joke, the items in the storage room are related to the daily lives of everyone in Duke Ning Mansion, how could they be emptied so casually?

"Uh, little sister, are you serious about this?"

Yun Wanyao asked weakly, Yun Wanqing looked at her, replying with exceptional conviction.

[Of course I’m serious, I know what Sister is worried about, you’re worried that after we empty the storage room, everyone in the mansion won’t be able to manage, right?]

[I’m not that heartless, we’ll only take supplies, not silver or treasures.]

[As long as we have silver, lacking anything, Sister can organize people to purchase it in Haojing, where it’s so convenient to buy supplies?]

[But where my second brother and I are going is different, we’re heading to the border, where supplies are scarce due to transportation difficulties, and even with silver, essential items may not be purchasable.]

[Once the war starts, supplies are crucial. With our space artifact, it’s so convenient to carry, we can’t waste such an opportunity.]

[Taking the supplies, it’s great if we don’t need them, but in case we do, it’ll be a timely relief.]

Yun Wanye nodded, "Little sister speaks reasonably, supplies are indeed scarce at the border, if a war breaks out, Father will desperately need supplies."

"We’ll take the things in the storage room, Yun Wanyao, you tell Mother later, if they aren’t needed, I’ll bring them all back."

"Also, if the steward asks, make up a reason to brush him off, but definitely don’t tell the truth."

This space spiritual artifact is so miraculous that it certainly can’t be exposed to outsiders.

A stick of incense later, the Yun Family’s storage room was almost completely ransacked, and Yun Wanye and Yun Wanqing rode off.

In the piercing cold wind, Yun Wanyao stood on the steps of the backdoor, watching them ride away.

Until their figures disappeared completely, she clasped her hands, lowered her eyes, and silently prayed in her heart.

"Little sister, Yun Wanye, you must come back safely, and so must Father and elder brother, all of you absolutely have to be safe..."

*

The next day, before dawn, snow began to drift down from the sky.

The world was gloomy, and the cold wind swept across the vast mountains like a keen sword, its howling resembling a dance of demons or the cries of ghosts and wolves.

Cang Yan threw the remaining firewood onto the fire, and when the snow-covered wood came into contact with the flames, it instantly made a crackling sound.

White smoke rose, bringing with it a refreshing pine fragrance.

"The snow seems to be getting heavier, do you plan to continue the journey today?"

Su Qianxue wrapped herself in a fox fur, her beautiful eyes curiously looking at Yun Wanchen, uttering the second sentence since their encounter.

Hard to believe, a night had passed, yet this was only her second sentence.

But such was the truth.

Yun Wanchen was of a cold temperament, since meeting yesterday, he merely nodded at her before closing his eyes to rest, appearing indifferent to everyone.

Naturally, she refrained from disturbing him and instead pondered on her mission.

Not until the snow began to fall did he open his eyes again, as if he had just woken up.

Hearing her words, Yun Wanchen turned to look at her, his voice indifferent and distant.

"Naturally, how about you, miss?"

"Huh? In this icy, snowy world, with the roads gone, are you still going to travel? Aren’t you afraid of the danger?"

Su Qianxue looked up at the gray, overcast sky, speaking in surprise.

The heavy snow had blocked the mountain roads, making them difficult to navigate. What if they slipped and fell off a cliff?

But wait...

If there’s danger, what does it have to do with her?

If he truly fell from some mountain peak and became paralyzed, wouldn’t her mission then be accomplished effortlessly?

Thinking of this, Su Qianxue’s eyes immediately brightened, her heart beating excitedly.

Indeed, as long as he met with an accident, she might not even need to take action herself.

Even though she concealed her emotions well, Yun Wanchen and Cang Yan, both sensitive individuals, quickly detected her great efforts to hide her excitement.

Both were puzzled, not understanding why she suddenly seemed so happy.

"Just be careful, by the way, miss, you look very much like someone I used to know."

Yun Wanchen’s gaze flickered slightly, his eyes quickly passing over with a hint of darkness.

Upon hearing this, both Cang Yan and Su Qianxue were taken aback, looking at him in surprise.

"Is that so? Who do you think I resemble, sir?"

A moment later, Su Qianxue tilted her head slightly, asking with great curiosity. For some reason, she was filled with an inexplicable anticipation for his answer.

"Miss Su Qianxue, daughter of the Grand Commandant Mansion, do you know her?"

As he spoke, Yun Wanchen’s sharp eyes were fixed intently on her, and Su Qianxue suddenly felt as if a hungry wolf was staring at her, causing an inexplicable panic in her heart.

She averted her gaze, her voice somewhat stammering, filled with a guilty undertone.

"Uh, no, I don’t know her, but the daughter of the Grand Commandant Mansion sounds like a lady of the house. I didn’t expect you to have connections with the Grand Commandant Mansion..."

She had lied!!!!!

Yun Wanchen observed all her reactions, his suspicions deepening.

Could she really be Su Qianxue?

Then, what about her appearance?

He suddenly recalled that the system had provided Su Qianxue with many tools. Could it be that among them was something that could alter appearances?

If she truly was Su Qianxue, why wasn’t she staying in Haojing clinging to Mo Yuanhao? Why had she come to Dingbei Pass?

At this time, Yun Wanchen didn’t know that Mo Yuanhao had been dispatched to Dingbei Pass by the Emperor, so he couldn’t understand why, if the woman in front of him was Su Qianxue, she had come to Dingbei Pass.

Could he be wrong?

Or did Su Qianxue have a new mission?

If it was a new mission...

A sudden insight flashed through Yun Wanchen’s mind. If Su Qianxue had a new mission, could it be targeting his father or himself?

His father’s storyline had changed significantly, having met Alcheron Hercules earlier than expected. Perhaps the system wanted to intervene now to take this opportunity to eliminate his father.

The same applied to him.

Upon further reflection, if this woman was indeed Su Qianxue, her approach last night was probably deliberate.

But as she had done nothing throughout the night, perhaps her primary target was his father, and he was only incidental.

The more he thought about it, the more likely he considered this possibility, heightening Yun Wanchen’s alertness. He began subtly testing Su Qianxue.

"Yes, indeed, there was a connection. Su Qianxue was once my fiancée, though she favored someone else..."

He feigned a sad expression, let out a bitter laugh, his voice filled with deep disappointment, leaving Cang Yan utterly confused.

What was the Princely Heir doing?

His words, coupled with that expression, seemed so sincere yet sorrowful. Could it be that in his heart he always loved Su Qianxue?

Then what about Su Qianyue?

Not just Cang Yan, even Su Qianxue was dumbfounded. She never expected Yun Wanchen to say something like that.

She stared at him blankly, her heart in a turmoil.

Could it be that he still liked Su Qianxue?

But wasn’t it their Yun Family that had broken off the engagement?

Oh, right, the engagement was annulled by his father, unrelated to him as he had been out of the capital at that time.

[Host, wake up, your engagement with him was long dissolved, Mo Yuanhao is the male lead now...]