Han Li heard Qin Yan’s words and outwardly feigned surprise, but inwardly he was dismissive. He thought it was most likely another pitiful woman deeply poisoned by works like “Tales of Chaste and Heroic Women.”
The young masters in the hall, upon hearing that the cousin was about to arrive, immediately began whispering joyfully among themselves, their eyes filled with anticipation. Seeing this, Han Li was slightly taken aback at first, but then it dawned on him—this cousin must be exceptionally beautiful!
As Han Li was lost in thought, a young maid and a plainly dressed woman dressed as a young married woman entered the living room from outside.
Though this woman had delicate and elegant features and an extremely serene demeanor, she exuded an indescribable, fiery charm. Her delicate and moving allure stirred in most of the men in the hall an impulse to hold her in their arms and cherish her tenderly.
As for those immature young men, they widened their eyes and stared intently.
It seemed these young masters of the Qin family had long been infatuated with this cousin!
However, when Han Li clearly saw the woman’s face, a flash of astonishment crossed his eyes. The foolish expression on his face suddenly vanished. Fortunately, he managed to suppress his emotions in an instant and regained his original composure.
All these changes happened in a split second! And since everyone’s attention was focused on the young woman who had just entered the hall, he nearly gave himself away.
But at this moment, Han Li’s heart was churning like turbulent waves.
Although this “cousin” had changed somewhat in appearance and now carried the charm of a married woman, Han Li recognized her at once from her spirited eyes and oval, delicate face. She was none other than the Second Young Lady of the Mo Mansion, whom he had only met a few times in the past—the delicate young woman who loved studying medicine, Mo Fengwu.
As soon as Mo Fengwu entered the room, she blushed slightly under everyone’s gaze and instinctively lowered her head, naturally failing to notice Han Li sitting beside Qin Yan.
Qin Yan, seeing the disgraceful behavior of these juniors, was extremely annoyed!
“Ahem, ahem!” He frowned and coughed forcefully a few times. Only then did the young men, entranced by Mo Fengwu’s beauty, snap out of their daze and withdraw their gazes, hastily assuming the demeanor of proper gentlemen. They were afraid of angering the head of the family!
“Ping’er! Come sit here with your aunt.” The Third Wife, being thoughtful, quickly called out, inviting Mo Fengwu to sit beside her.
“Thank you, Third Aunt!” Mo Fengwu replied softly and gracefully, then walked delicately to the Third Wife and sat down properly.
“Ping’er, don’t always stay indoors. It’ll stifle you. It’s better to come out for walks more often!”
Clearly, Qin Yan felt great pity for Mo Fengwu and spoke to her very gently.
“Thank you, Uncle. Ping’er understands!” Mo Fengwu still did not raise her head, maintaining a submissive demeanor.
“Ahem!” Qin Yan sighed lightly at this.
He felt helpless about his niece’s habit of obediently agreeing each time but reverting to her old ways afterward. Then he remembered the matter at hand and pointed to Han Li, introducing him to Mo Fengwu: “Ping’er, let me introduce you! This is Han Li, the descendant of an elder who showed me great kindness. Come and greet him! From now on, address each other as siblings.”
Han Li watched Mo Fengwu’s reaction closely. When she heard the name “Han Li,” her body trembled slightly, and he immediately understood.
After a long moment, Mo Fengwu slowly raised her head, revealing her stunningly beautiful face. At this moment, her extremely captivating face was utterly calm. Her apricot lips parted slightly, and a faint voice emerged: “Greetings, Brother Han.”
It seemed as though Mo Fengwu truly did not remember Han Li.
Han Li, hearing her greeting, appeared stunned by such breathtaking beauty up close. He stammered for a long while before finally managing to say, “Greetings, Sister.”
This scene drew suppressed giggles from the young men and women nearby.
After Qin Yan coldly scanned the room, silence fell immediately. Han Li, still acting foolishly, scratched his head and appeared flustered.
What followed was much simpler.
Qin Yan coldly announced in front of the family that from that day onward, Han Li would be staying at the Qin Mansion for a period of time. During this time, he would be one of the young masters of the Qin Mansion, and no one was to treat him with disrespect, or they would face severe punishment.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the Qin Mansion began looking at Han Li with unusual curiosity. Now, it wasn’t just the Third Wife speculating about the true relationship between Han Li and Qin Yan.
…
That night, Han Li lay on his bed in the bedroom, wide awake, staring straight at the ceiling as if lost in thought.
“Tap, tap!” Two soft knocks came from outside the door. Han Li, who was already awake, curled the corners of his lips into a mysterious smile.
He then rose unhurriedly and opened the door.
Outside stood a woman wearing a cloak and a bamboo hat.
As soon as she saw Han Li open the door, she lifted the front veil, revealing her delicate face. It was none other than Mo Fengwu, who had not acknowledged him during the day.
Seeing this, Han Li silently stepped aside, and Mo Fengwu entered without hesitation.
Han Li stood at the doorway and released his spiritual sense, detecting no one nearby. It seemed Mo Fengwu had been very cautious when coming.
After gently closing the door, Han Li turned around and saw Mo Fengwu silently removing her cloak, revealing her full and alluring figure. She then unceremoniously sat down at the table and stared expressionlessly at Han Li.
Han Li sighed softly!
Apart from her appearance, he found it difficult to connect this cold, captivating married woman with the gentle young girl who loved medicine from his memories. It seemed Mo Fengwu must have experienced many things over the years, changing so much that she felt unfamiliar to him.
“Should I call you Junior Brother Han or Brother Han?” Mo Fengwu’s eyes flickered with an unreadable emotion before she spoke in a slightly hoarse voice.
“Just call me Han Li, Miss Fengwu,” Han Li replied calmly after collecting his thoughts.
Hearing this, a barely noticeable disappointment flashed across Mo Fengwu’s face, but her expression soon softened. “I don’t know why a cultivator like you, Young Master Han, has appeared in the Qin Mansion, and I don’t wish to pry into the secrets behind it. I came here only to ask you, for the sake of the master-disciple bond you once shared with my father, to help Fengwu kill an enemy. Would you?”
After saying this, Mo Fengwu could no longer maintain her cold demeanor. She looked at Han Li nervously, afraid he would refuse outright.
Han Li’s expression remained unchanged. He neither declined immediately nor agreed right away. Instead, he picked up a freshly brewed pot of fragrant tea on the table, silently poured a cup for Mo Fengwu, and then slowly said something that startled her.
“Are you planning to have me kill the leader of the Five Colors Sect?” Han Li sat opposite Mo Fengwu and spoke leisurely, watching her surprised jade-like face calmly.
Mo Fengwu’s surprise soon faded.
She looked at Han Li with a strange expression and after a long while said bitterly, “It seems Junior Brother Han already knows about the Mo Mansion’s affairs? Truly, nothing can escape the notice of you cultivators.”
Though her words were soft, Han Li detected a hint of hidden resentment in them—and this resentment seemed directed at him!
After a moment’s thought, Han Li understood why she felt this way.
He chuckled lightly and explained, “Miss Fengwu, you seem to be mistaken. No matter what, I still share some ties with the Mo Mansion. If I had truly known about the disaster that befell the Mo Mansion, I cannot speak for other matters, but I could have ensured that several of my master’s wives escaped safely and lived out their years in peace.” As he spoke, Han Li’s expression turned extremely sincere.
He wasn’t afraid of Mo Fengwu holding a grudge against him, but he had no intention of bearing blame for something he didn’t do.
Upon hearing this, Mo Fengwu merely uttered an “Mhm,” her face returning to its cold expression. It was unclear whether she truly believed his explanation.
Seeing this, Han Li frowned, hesitated for a moment, and decided to tell her the truth. Originally, he hadn’t wanted to involve her in matters of the cultivation world.
“Actually, I learned about the Mo Mansion’s tragedy from Caihuan. She is together with the Fourth Madame.”
“What? You mean Caihuan and Fourth Mother are still alive!” Mo Fengwu could not believe it and became extremely agitated, her fair face even flushing with excitement.
“Of course they’re alive. They now live in a very secluded place and are doing well,” Han Li said softly.
In truth, after escaping from Yanling Castle, he had asked someone to inquire about the situation of the ordinary people left behind after the Yan family abandoned the castle.
The result was that the entire castle had been emptied, and the mortals had taken advantage of the chaos to flee Yanling Castle. Mo Caihuan and her mother had disappeared without a trace.
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