Untouchable Lovers

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: No Need to Argue When Silence Prevails

Tian Rujing.

Chu Yu quickly walked out of the West Upper Pavilion and saw the current Historian, reportedly a Heavenly Master indifferent to worldly affairs, Tian Rujing standing quietly with his back to her.

His posture was still as if detached from the mundane world, as a gentle breeze lifted his robe, creating an ethereal illusion under the veil of white gauze. From a distance, he seemed as though he could float away with the wind. Although Chu Yu was quite dismissive of him, the sight involuntarily slowed her steps.

It must be said, his appearance was indeed very deceptive.

Just as Chu Yu was about to approach Tian Rujing, a figure suddenly blurred in front of her. She quickly halted, focusing her gaze, only to see Yue Jiefei kneeling on one knee in front of her, a pleading look on his face.

Chu Yu frowned and said, “Yue Jiefei, what is this about? Stand up and speak.”

Yue Jiefei, however, refused to rise, simply asking, “Princess summoned Tian Rujing here, for what purpose?”

Chu Yu’s eyebrows twitched, and she said as calmly as possible, “Naturally, it is to have the Heavenly Master perform an exorcism. What else could it be?” She felt somewhat guilty, inwardly questioning whether her intentions were that transparent, even Yue Jiefei had noticed?

Yue Jiefei first looked back at Tian Rujing before turning back and saying, “Please spare Junior Brother Jing.”

Spare him… It took Chu Yu a moment to understand his meaning, this priest, Tian Rujing, was actually Yue Jiefei’s junior brother?

Chu Yu had not yet had time to ponder how a magician and a swordsman were connected when she saw Yue Jiefei’s expression of desperate resolution, and he said solemnly, “If the Princess is willing to spare Junior Brother Jing, Yue Jiefei is willing to find ten exceptionally beautiful young men in exchange.” Yue Jiefei, who always accompanied Chu Yu, although simple by nature, had also seen through the so-called exorcism as merely a pretext, having never encountered any ghosts while with her.

A pretext, it was definitely a pretext. As for why Chu Yu used a pretext to summon Tian Rujing, Yue Jiefei resorted to his usual linear thinking and came to a straightforward conclusion.

If it were someone else, he could have chosen to ignore it, but this time, the Princess’s target was the junior brother he cherished the most.

He was a disciple of Yunjin Mountain lineage, and his master was also a very powerful Heavenly Master. However, apart from Tian Rujing, none of the other disciples had the aptitude to fully learn the master’s Daoist Skills, only mastering the rather sophisticated Martial Arts, leaving Tian Rujing as the hope to carry on their master’s lineage. Given that Tian Rujing was the youngest, he was also quite beloved by his fellow disciples.

His protection of Tian Rujing was both a duty and a heartfelt act.

Chu Yu of course understood what Yue Jiefei was thinking, yet she did not explain, simply smiling and asking, “If I were to spare him, what would you be willing to do for him?” She was quite curious about this.

Yue Jiefei clenched his teeth and resolutely said, “At the Princess’s command.”

Looking down upon him, Chu Yu asked with some amusement, “What if I asked you to take his place?” At the Princess’s command? This commitment was perhaps too absolute.

However, to Chu Yu’s surprise, Yue Jiefei hesitated only for a moment before closing his eyes and saying with difficulty, “That, too, is possible.”

These two words were very light.

But Chu Yu, who had come to understand Yue Jiefei somewhat these past days, knew just how heavy those two words were.

Yue Jiefei was very conceited, and also very afraid of being desired by her, yet for Tian Rujing, he was willingly facing something he had always strived to avoid.

Chu Yu had initially thought he was just talking big, willing to do anything in a moment of passion, yet it turned out to be true.

What kind of force had driven him to willingly make such a sacrifice?

No longer joking, Chu Yu softened her eyebrows and bent down to support Yue Jiefei’s shoulders. When she touched his body, she felt a moment of stiffness and felt even more pity, “You don’t have to do this, I was just joking earlier.”

She tried to help Yue Jiefei up, but he firmly refused to rise. Just as Chu Yu was about to exert her princess’s authority, it suddenly became a bit dark in front of her. Looking up, she saw Tian Rujing had moved next to Yue Jiefei, blocking some of the light.

Tian Rujing’s expression was calm, showing neither anger nor the gratitude one might expect from Yue Jiefei’s sacrifices. He simply said, “Senior brother, please don’t worry about me, I will surely be fine.”

He reached out a hand to lift Yue Jiefei from under his ribs, and the latter then stood up smoothly. Chu Yu also took a half step back following their movements, looked up at Tian Rujing, and smiled, “Lord Heavenly Master, the place for the exorcism is in my bedroom, please follow me.”

Indeed, Shan Yin’s Princess’s lascivious nature served as a good cover; all the secretive actions could be hidden under this guise.

Upon hearing this, Yue Jiefei became a bit anxious and could not help but exclaim, “Junior Brother Jing…”

Compared to Yue Jiefei’s anxiety, Tian Rujing remained indifferent. Chu Yu was very curious—was he not afraid at all? Did he not know the rumors about Shan Yin’s Princess?

She wanted to probe further with a few more words, but seeing Yue Jiefei already extremely anxious, Chu Yu softened her heart and gave up the idea. If she accidentally pushed Yue Jiefei to defect, that would not be good.

The three of them entered the East Upper Pavilion, heading towards Chu Yu’s bedroom. Upon reaching the door, Chu Yu asked Yue Jiefei to stand guard at the entrance. She was about to enter when she caught a glimpse of a sight that made her both laugh and cry.

Yue Jiefei, nervous and reluctant, was holding onto Tian Rujing’s sleeve, earnestly advising, “Ajing, if after you go in, the princess tries to do anything strange to you, you must not agree, no matter what.”

Although Tian Rujing’s face showed little expression, he nodded seriously.

Yue Jiefei let go of the sleeve, then suddenly seemed to remember something and grabbed his wrist, “Also, if the princess offers you something to eat or drink, never take it, understand?”

Tian Rujing nodded patiently once again, almost looking compliant.

Chu Yu couldn’t help but roll her eyes dramatically: Really? Do I look like some kind of lustful monster? Even if something did happen, according to traditional views of men and women, wouldn’t she be the one at a loss?@@novelbin@@

Seeing Yue Jiefei still reluctant to let go of Tian Rujing, Chu Yu coldly reminded, “Do you plan to hold him forever?”

Yue Jiefei let go reluctantly, watching Tian Rujing walk into the room with Chu Yu as if watching a lamb walk into the mouth of a big, bad wolf.

Just as Chu Yu turned to close the door, Yue Jiefei tiptoed and shouted into the room, “Ajing, remember, if anything happens, just shout for your senior brother, and I will protect you!”

Damn! Whose payroll are you actually on?!

In front of Yue Jiefei, Chu Yu slammed the door shut with a dark expression on her face.

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