Chapter 1826 - 1827: Mournful Xiao Melody
But Ling Zhenfei hadn't seen Hoshino Meigetsu use this xiao before; this time it did sound exceptionally beautiful.
Ling Zhenfei stood nearby, quietly watching Hoshino Meigetsu play. The sound of the xiao was so melancholy, truly enchanting.
When the song ended, Ling Zhenfei gently clapped his hands, and the applause caught Hoshino Meigetsu's attention.
Hoshino Meigetsu turned around and saw Ling Zhenfei, his eyes full of surprise.
Ling Zhenfei said, "This kind of music only exists in heaven; it's rare to hear it in the human world."
Hoshino Meigetsu said, "Why aren't you with your beloved? What are you doing here in the middle of the night?"
Ling Zhenfei smiled slightly, then flew up to the second floor of the small pavilion.
Ling Zhenfei said, "If someone is playing the xiao in the middle of the night, how can I sleep?"
Ling Zhenfei approached Hoshino Meigetsu, and Hoshino Meigetsu gently stepped back two steps to the middle of the pavilion, then sat on the stone bench.
"What does it matter to you if I play the xiao? Aren't you afraid Xiao Xia will be upset at you coming out so late?"
Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "It seems you really don't know your sister. She was worried I'd been ignoring you while spending time with her these past days, so she insisted I come find you this late."
Hoshino Meigetsu sneered, "It seems my sister is more considerate than you, still caring about me, a poor soul."
Ling Zhenfei said, "The way you say it, it seems like I'm some heartless patient."
Hoshino Meigetsu said, "You are quite heartless, treating me as if I'm disposable, coming and going as you please."
Ling Zhenfei said, "There's nothing I can do; after all, Xiao Xia and I are rightfully married, and your identity is special. If someone found out, it would be very bad for you."
Hoshino Meigetsu's expression was very dismal, resigned as if seeing through everything.
"Sometimes I genuinely lament why this world treats me so unfairly. From a young age, I've never experienced the treatment a girl should have, and now I don't even have the freedom to marry."
After speaking, Hoshino Meigetsu's tears fell drip by drip onto the stone table.
Seeing this, Ling Zhenfei was also deeply moved, gently wiping Hoshino Meigetsu's tears with his hand, saying, "Don't worry, let me think of a way."
Hoshino Meigetsu said, "What can you do that would have anything to do with me? Just let me fend for myself."
Ling Zhenfei understood that Hoshino Meigetsu was naturally not in a good mood.
Thinking for a moment, Ling Zhenfei said, "Here's the plan: don't worry right now; I'm leaving in a few days. The next time I come back should be after I return from the Foreign Land Space. If I come out from the Foreign Land Space,
then I promise you, I'll return again and completely break these ridiculous rules. Celestial Maiden? Whoever wants to be one can go ahead and be one."
Hoshino Meigetsu said, "But even if you break the rules, what then? You've already married Xiao Xia, what about me?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "Let's break these rules first, then we'll see. You'll be able to find your own happiness by then."
Hoshino Meigetsu's expression improved considerably, saying, "Are you serious about what you said?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "I can swear to the moon."
Ling Zhenfei made a gesture to swear, but Hoshino Meigetsu caught his hand, "No need to swear, I believe you."
The next morning, very early, Ling Zhenfei's phone rang.
Since getting this new phone, not many people had his number, but if someone called, that person surely knew Ling Zhenfei very well.
Ling Zhenfei took out his phone and looked at it, surprised to see that the caller was Mao Xuejing, who he hadn't contacted in a long time.
Ling Zhenfei knew Mao Xuejing must have a reason for calling.
He immediately answered the phone, and Mao Xuejing's voice came from the other end.
"Big Brother Ling, it's me."
Ling Zhenfei asked, "You must have a reason for calling me at this hour?"
Mao Xuejing said, "Yes, I wanted to tell you something."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Just tell me what's going on."
Mao Xuejing said, "Gu Feng is in trouble."
Ling Zhenfei was stunned for a moment and said, "What happened?"
Mao Xuejing said, "It's hard to explain, but someone has taken an interest in our Moergawa national treasure and even threatened to kill Gu Feng if he doesn't hand it over."
Ling Zhenfei was taken aback: "Who is this person, and aren't they being too arrogant?"
Mao Xuejing said, "They're arrogant because they have the capability. This person is indeed formidable; none of Gu Feng's subordinates is a match, making it obvious they must be a cultivator."
Ling Zhenfei said, "What's the situation now?"
Mao Xuejing said, "That person gave Gu Feng three days. If he doesn't hand over the treasure by then, they'll kill him."
Ling Zhenfei was stunned and asked, "Then why didn't Gu Feng call me himself?"
Mao Xuejing said quietly, "I'm only telling you this; actually, Gu Feng doesn't dare to tell you."
Ling Zhenfei was surprised and asked, "Why wouldn't he dare to tell me?"
Mao Xuejing said, "You should know better than me how Gu Feng became emperor; it's almost entirely because of you. Without you, he wouldn't have his throne.
This is known to many people, including the most important officials now. So many people have somewhat idolized you, and as your status is elevated, Gu Feng's naturally diminishes."
Ling Zhenfei said, "I see, 'overshadowing the host,' is it?"
Mao Xuejing said, "That's exactly it."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Gu Feng is wary of not being able to command the officials, so he doesn't want to ask me for help when things go wrong, is that it?"
Mao Xuejing said, "Yes, but now I know the situation isn't that simple. If something happens at the last minute, what will we do then?"
Ling Zhenfei thought for a while and said, "How long until the deadline?"
Mao Xuejing said, "Two days until the final date."
Ling Zhenfei considered and said, "I'm currently in the Island Nation. If I leave today, I should arrive in Sydney tonight. Then you can send someone to meet me, and I should reach Moergawa by tomorrow morning."
Mao Xuejing was very excited to hear this: "You're coming over?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "How can I not be worried with things happening like this?"
Mao Xuejing said, "But Gu Feng specifically told me not to let you know about this."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Once I get to Moergawa tomorrow, I won't show myself immediately. I'll secretly observe the situation. If Gu Feng can handle it himself, that's for the best, then I won't need to appear.
If Gu Feng can't handle it and there's a danger, I'll step in at that time."
Mao Xuejing said, "That's all we can do then. I'll arrange someone to pick you up in Sydney tonight."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright, I'll book a ticket to Sydney for today right away."
