The Fourth Lady novel Chapter 93

Xuanyuan Yuzhen and Yukai never thought that Qingyan would say something so shocking, and would make such a solemn vow like this. If it was anyone else, who would dare say something so blasphemous.

"I really would have never thought that Miss Su was this straightforward of a person." Xuanyuan Yuzhen looked to Qingyan with a smile, "Since that's the case, how do you want to deal with Jingguo Marquis?"

Qingyan looked out at the gradually darkening sky and then glanced back at the three of them, "If father, mother, and elder brother can return alive, then I will tell you how to get rid of the Jingguo Marquis manor along with its roots."

Xuanyuan Yuzhen had once also thought of sending people to protect Su Yun, but lastly was rejected by Murong Jingxuan. Murong Jingxuan said that Qingyan will have her own way of protecting her parents.

What Jingxuan said made sense, if she couldn't even protect her own parents, how will she be able to discuss eliminating the Jingguo Marquis manor. Furthermore, he was also looking forward to seeing whether or not she will succeed in this matter.

Qingyan brought out a flute from her sleeve. While she toyed with the flute in hand, she turned to the three of then with a smile, "How about I show you what 'Thousand Beasts worshiping the Phoenix' looks like again."

[Thousand Beasts and Phoenix] was played in segments. The first segment controlled the birds, the second controlled the land animals, and the third controlled the spiritual beasts*. The creatures in the Forest of Buried Souls, were all a part of the spiritual beast category. They absorb the essence of the sun and moon, gather the spiritual energy of the heaven and earth, and can definitely understand the deeper meaning behind the flute tune.

(*TN: Animals/creatures that are more 'magical' akin to mythical creatures.)

"However, I think you might not be able to see such a scene. I only want to control the spiritual beasts, thus I'll only play the third segment." Qingyan said as she brought the flute up to her lips.

The sky was gradually darkening, Su Yun along with Luo Bing could only light a single torch. But this kind of night, amidst the forest during such times, they couldn't even see clearly, let alone differentiate where was wet land and where was dry land.

In the dark, a cry for help was heard, and that cry sounded as if it was Qingyan's voice. Just as Su Yun continued ahead, relying on the torch light, that voice sounded more and more clear.

In the end, even Su Yun didn't know where they've walked to. It was as if that voice was just by their ears, yet still far away.

Not far in the distance, they saw a light, and on that tree seems to be a young girl tied up. And it seemed as if that young girl to Luo Bing was Su Qingyan.

"Dear, look, it's Yan'er. Why is Yan'er here?" Just when Luo Bing wanted to rush forward, she was pulled back by a strong force.

"Madam, General, please don't continue forward. Ahead is the marshes." A solemn voice sounded behind them.

Su Yun and Luo Bing turned to the voice with their torch in hand. And standing before them were two girls they've never seen before. Su Yun furrowed his brow, "Who are you? What is your purpose for making us come here?"

The young girl brought out the memento Qingyan gave them, "We were sent by young miss to come protect General and Madam."

Luo Bing looked to the memento in the young girl's hand. This memento, Luo Bing naturally recognize, both Qingyan and Qingyu each had half. And only when pieced together, did it become a complete circle with the Dragon and Phoenix on it.

One Dragon, one Phoenix, this was Luo Bing and Su Yun's expectation for them.

"My name is Qingdai, this is Chishao." Qingdai looked to Su Yun's doubtful gaze and replied, "Miss hasn't been able to sleep at night lately, worrying that something might happen to Lord Su and Madam."

Su Yun and Luo Bing glanced to one another, as if they weren't sure whether or not they should trust what the two girls before them said. Qingdai also felt the distrust coming from the two.

"Miss said, if Lord Su and Madam doesn't believe us, then to let me tell Madam one thing." Qingdai leaned over to Luo Bing and whispered into her ear.

When Luo Bing heard this, she was uncontrollably moved to tears. She looked to Su Yun and nodded, "Dear, they are definitely sent by Yan'er."

Since Luo Bing approved of this matter, then it must mean that this matter was arranged by Qingyan. But just when did she get this kind of talent by her side?

"General, Madam, follow me. Naturally, something will take care of the matters here." Qingdai said as she gave Su Yun and Luo Bing a red string, "Wind up this red string, and you can avoid those wild beasts."

Qingdai and Chishao didn't encounter them until they got to the deeper parts of the forest. So judging by this situation, they'll probably have to walk until tomorrow morning before they can finally get out of this forest.

And at that moment, the sound of a flute entered their ears. The animals of the forest, as if responding to the flute sound, continuously cried out.

"General, Madam, don't worry, these animals won't harm us." She let out a whistle, and afterwards, a pair of glistening eyes appeared.

Su Yun had been out campaigning for many years; he naturally recognized what kind of animal these eyes came from. Just when he was preparing to scare them away with the torch, they charged passed them, completely avoiding them.

"As I've said, the spiritual beasts of the forest won't harm us." Qingdai said as she continued advancing with Su Yun and Luo Bing.

Lastly, they arrived at a cave entrance, before finally settling down. "Lord Su, Madam, I'm afraid tonight we'll have to temporarily spend the night in this cave." Chishao said as she began to light a torch.

Luo Bing looked to Chishao, and although she still had doubts in her heart, she still believed what Qingdai said. After all, those words she'd only ever said to Qingyan.

"How is Yan'er lately?" Luo Bing looked the two of them sitting in the distance and asked, "When did Yan'er get such talents like you two by her side?"

Qingdai looked to Luo Bing and earnestly replied, "A few months ago, miss accidentally fell into the water. After waking up, her personality changed drastically. We're servants miss later found." These words were all taught to them by Qingyan.

If they said they'd come from the Seven Star Hall, then the two would probably be really worried about Qingyan's safety.

"Not only that! Miss had also suffered great injustice. That second house madam keeps constantly trying to harm miss." Chishao looked to Luo Bing and said, "However, Miss is very fortunate and was able to avoid it."

"Madam, miss has already grown up. So you don't need to worry. Miss is very happy right now." Qingdai recalled Qingyan's instructions and replied with a gentle look.

Luo Bing listened to the two of them and still couldn't help but to cover her mouth, "Seems Yan'er hasn't been living well these last three years." She said as she buried her head into Su Yun's arms, "It's all my fault, I wasn't able to take good care of her."

"Madam, don't blame yourself. If Miss knew, she would definitely be sad." Qingdai looked to Luo Bing with a gentle smile, "Miss said, as long as General and Madam can return together, it'll be the happiest thing for her."

"That's right! When we were leaving, miss was in the ancestral halls the whole time. She said she wanted to pray for Lord Su and Madam's safe return."

Su Yun had always assumed that there was another reason why Qingyan wasn't close with them. However, it seems this time, something must have happened for Qingyan to have this drastic of a change.

Seems second and third brother didn't really keep what he said to heart.