Chapter 1128: Chapter 619: The True Nature of Xu Chang’an (Double-Length)

Suppose Yun Qian was bitten on the wrist by Xiaohua, leaving a mark, or Xiaohua scratched a cut... 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Even though Zhu Pingniang thinks the layers of bright red against Yun Qian’s pale skin would certainly be a beautiful sight...

The thought of Xu Chang’an’s reaction to Yun Qian’s injury, even Zhu Pingniang feels a burst of fear for Xiaohua.

How could it not be frightening?

Could it not be terrifying?

Xiaohua likes, clings to, and relies on Xu Chang’an so much, but even with such a relationship, no matter how gentle Xu Chang’an can be with Xiaohua, if it harms Yun Qian even a little, then... the obedient cat would definitely be abandoned by him.

This is not about Xu Chang’an being petty, but about his principles.

"...If it hurts Junior Sister..." Wen Li glanced at Yun Qian, then fell into contemplation.

Wen Li recalled how her junior brother was briefly panicked and trembling at the possibility that Junior Sister Yun might not be able to cultivate, remaining silent for a while.

She somewhat understood Zhu Pingniang’s point.

Her junior brother is a gentle person, but once it involves Yun Qian, don’t expect him to think rationally, even for a moment... the treatment Xiaohua would receive is easy to anticipate.

However, it’s just a shallow wound... Would Xiaohua really receive cold treatment from her junior brother?

Wen Li hesitated, then found herself stunned.

She... hesitated?

According to her understanding of her junior brother, even if Xiaohua accidentally harmed Yun Qian, given the small size of the injury, her gentle junior brother would certainly forgive Little Li Hua.

Yet, she hesitated.

At that moment, Wen Li immediately realized she actually understood Xu Chang’an well, subconsciously knowing... her junior brother is not as gentle as he seems. After all, to a truly gentle person, a mere scratch heals in a few days, and even the ladies of Muyu Peak would not be upset over such trivial matters.

But Wen Li knew that if Xiaohua truly hurt Yun Qian, then...

Her junior brother would never forgive it, regardless of the circumstances.

Never.

This isn’t about being petty or merciless to Xiaohua, but rather it’s the way things are... Wen Li shares a bond with Xiaohua, understanding her junior brother’s affection for Xiaohua is not innate.

If you know the rules, you won’t be abandoned.

That’s why every time Xu Chang’an isn’t home, Xiaohua waits on the wall for his return before entering the house... that’s understanding the rules.

Conversely, if it doesn’t understand the rules, would her junior brother still bother with it?

Perhaps he would, but certainly not indulging it.

According to Yun Qian, Xu Chang’an wasn’t present at that time, letting Yun Qian and Xiaohua spend time alone... being alone with Yun Qian, Xiaohua is too simple to grasp the depth of this situation, but Wen Li can feel it.

Letting it spend time with Yun Qian alone is her junior brother’s trust in Xiaohua.

If Xiaohua... betrays this trust, then even if it is left behind, her junior brother should not be blamed.

Wen Li believed so, then understood the source of Xiaohua’s immense fear... afraid it realized the consequences before biting.

If that Xiaohua... realizes it almost got abandoned by her junior brother, how could it not be afraid, not terrified...

So, later that unruly little fellow enduring Yun Qian’s reverse grooming makes perfect sense.

"You get it now."

Zhu Pingniang saw the look in Wen Li’s eyes and instantly knew she figured it out, with Zhu Pingniang spreading her hands: "This is Chang’an... that boy isn’t as gentle as he seems to everyone. By the way, did your master ever tell you to stay away from men who are overly gentle to everyone? That swordswoman... was hurt by a man like that, and hasn’t left seclusion for decades."

Moreover, Xu Chang’an was never truly a gentle person from the start, just think carefully and you’ll know it; all his actions now are for ’Yun Qian,’ his entire logic is based on ’Yun Qian.’

In other words, Yun Qian’s existence is everything to Xu Chang’an, in which case, a Li Hua and Yun Qian’s injury can’t be equated.

Zhu Pingniang sighed, then smiled: "They all say Chang’an is kind, but when he eradicated all the banditry around Beisang City, I didn’t see a hint of mercy, as he saw those as threats to Ms. Yun. From that moment... I liked him more than ever, very much... very much."

"Ms. Zhu, what are you saying in front of Miss Yun?" Miss Lu helplessly tugged at Zhu Pingniang’s sleeve.

She didn’t care about whether Mao’Er feared Yun Qian, she was just exasperated with Zhu Pingniang’s actions now.

To say you like Young Master Xu very much in front of Miss Yun; are you truly so unashamed?

"What does it matter? Little sister wouldn’t be upset over such trivial matters." Zhu Pingniang laughed while looking at Yun Qian: "If it’s you, little sister, you’d certainly think I have good taste."

"Hmm." Yun Qian responded.

Certainly good taste.

However, Zhu Pingniang wasn’t the first to express a liking for Xu Chang’an in front of her, so it didn’t change her impression.

"You..." Zhu Pingniang sighed lightly, seeing Yun Qian’s completely unjealous demeanor.

She genuinely had feelings for Chang’an once, and now looking at Yun Qian like this, there truly is an indescribable sense of guilt... Yun Qian was like a mirror reflecting all her dark thoughts cleanly.