Chapter 381 Climbing through a girl's window in the middle of the night
Chapter 381 Climbing through a girl's window in the middle of the night
As night fell, the city of Chang'an was brightly lit.
The small inn where Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing were staying was unusually quiet.
The candlelight flickered inside, illuminating the faces of the two women.
Zhao Wanqing leaned against the bedside, gazing at the starry sky outside the window, and whispered:
"Sister, did you come to Chang'an just to escape your feelings? Why don't we travel back in time? That way you won't have to worry so much."
Qiu Ziyue sat at the table, toying with a cup of hot tea in her hand. After a slight pause, she replied:
"I don't belong here, I must go back. But not now."
We're a group, so since we're here, we'll definitely go back together, unless someone doesn't want to go back.
Zhao Wanqing sighed, turned to look at Qiu Ziyue, and spoke with a hint of reproach:
"Beautiful Qiu, I've been a good friend. You said you wanted freedom, so why did you inexplicably come to Chang'an?"
Qiu Ziyue put down her teacup and answered firmly:
"What else could it be? I just want to find Granny Cui Ci or Elder Xuan Xu. Where exactly is the entrance to the treasure? I want to find the treasure and then go back."
Zhao Wanqing was silent for a moment, then tentatively asked:
"But you and Qi Yuxuan have broken up, do you still want to go back with him?"
Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed in Qiu Ziyue's eyes, then she gently shook her head:
"If he doesn't want to go back, so be it. I won't force him. Why should I force him?"
Zhao Wanqing frowned and pressed, "Maybe you two have some misunderstanding, after all, he's the child's father."
Qiu Ziyue shook her head with a wry smile:
"I've already given him one chance. If a man hits you once, he'll do it again and again."
My heart is broken... and besides, he's already written a divorce agreement, so it's not right for me to cling to him any longer."
Zhao Wanqing laughed after hearing this:
"Qiu Ziyue, don't let your abilities fool you, you're just a fucking love-struck fool."
Still being stubborn, you'll soften up after your husband says a few words.
Qiu Ziyue glanced at Zhao Wanqing:
“This time it won’t be like that. He’s already written a divorce agreement. I won’t be so love-struck.”
Zhao Wanqing sighed:
"You, you, back then Li Cunxu and Qiu Langyu were pursuing you so much, but you didn't agree to any of them. Why did you fall for that ice block?"
Qiu Ziyue sighed:
"You said I'm love-struck, and you're still going on and on, isn't that annoying?"
"Okay, okay, that's enough. Go to sleep."
The two blew out the candles and went to bed.
In the darkness of night, all was silent.
However, the tranquility of the night was broken by a sudden disturbance.
"Who?"
Qiu Ziyue instantly became alert and rolled over to her feet, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
A dark figure crept into the house, seemingly searching for something.
Qiu Ziyue leaped up nimbly, flying like a swallow to the side of the dark figure and firmly restraining him.
"Sister! It's me, it's me, spare me!"
The dark figure hurriedly called out, his tone tinged with a mixture of ingratiation and helplessness.
By the moonlight, Qiu Ziyue could see who it was—it was Du Xiao!
She frowned slightly and said in a cold voice:
"Little brat, what are you doing here in the middle of the night? Are you trying to become that womanizer?"
At the same time, Zhao Wanqing was also awakened and hurriedly came over, putting on her coat.
Looking at the scene before her, she widened her eyes and angrily rebuked:
"Hey, you brat, have you no shame? How dare you climb through the window of a girls' hostel!"
Qiu Ziyue grabbed Du Xiao's ear without hesitation and asked sternly:
"You little brat, what are you doing in the middle of the night?!"
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Sister, let go! Please allow me to tell someone!"
Du Xiao grimaced in pain and begged for mercy repeatedly.
After Qiu Ziyue let go, Du Xiao finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a pitiful look:
"Sister, it hurts so much! Stop calling me a little kid. We're not that much older than each other."
"Let's get down to business. Don't even think about hitting on your sister Ziyue, you little brat," Zhao Wanqing said.
"Don't say that, sister."
Du Xiao looked aggrieved:
"That's right, I'm returning to my hometown to pay respects to my ancestors, and I'll be going back in the next couple of days."
I just wanted to come and ask you if you want to go back with me?
After all, my martial arts skills are terrible, and I need protection on the way!
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wanqing scoffed:
"Hmph, so you're afraid of dying!"
"Why didn't you come to us during the day? You chose this time to climb through the window. Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up?"
Du Xiao scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said:
"Well... I was just worried you'd leave before dawn and I wouldn't make it!"
Qiu Ziyue snorted coldly, pushed Du Xiao aside, and said indifferently:
"Well, little brat, I have something to do, you can go back now."
"and many more!"
Du Xiao hurriedly stopped Qiu Ziyue.
"Sister, how about this, can I stay a few more days?"
That way I can live a few more days. We'll go back together after you're all done, okay?
"not good!"
Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing answered in unison, their tone resolute.
Du Xiao was stunned for a moment, then said with a bitter face:
"Sigh, okay... I'll go now."
He turned to leave, but couldn't help glancing back at the two women, muttering under his breath:
"They have no compassion at all; they won't even bring along a helper..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wanqing picked up an apple from the table and threw it at Du Xiao, hitting him squarely in the arm.
"You brat, if you dare say something like that again, believe me, I'll break your legs!"
Du Xiao rubbed his sore arm and slunk away.
Watching his figure disappear into the night, Qiu Ziyue shook her head and smiled at Zhao Wanqing:
"This kid is really clever, but he's also quite interesting."
Zhao Wanqing stretched and joked, "Interesting? I think he's interested in you."
"What nonsense are you talking about, Wanqing? How could that little brat be like that?" Qiu Ziyue said.
"Okay, okay, that's enough. Go to sleep, I'm sleepy, I'm going to take a shower."
The two lay down again, and the night returned to its tranquility.
The next morning, a thin mist enveloped the inn. Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing had just stepped out of their room to have breakfast.
However, what they saw outside the door left them both amused and exasperated—Du Xiao was still standing there!
The boy hadn't gone far; he had stayed outside their house all night without sleeping.
She had obvious dark circles under her eyes and looked extremely tired.
"Sister, please take me with you! I want to go with you!"
As soon as Du Xiao saw the two leave, she immediately approached them with great enthusiasm, her tone full of anticipation and determination.
Qiu Ziyue frowned slightly and sighed, saying:
"Du Xiao, your sister really has something to do, can you please not come with us?"
"If you risk your life, I'm afraid I won't be able to face your brother."
Upon hearing this, Du Xiao blinked, seemingly prepared. He pulled a piece of paper from his pocket and waved it triumphantly:
"Then I'll write a letter to my brother and say that I'm with you, and that my life and death are none of your business, okay?"
Zhao Wanqing, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but chuckle and teased:
"Wow, that's a clever move! But little brat, do you think Sister Qiu would just accept your 'letter of entrustment' so easily?"
Looking at Du Xiao's youthful face, Qiu Ziyue felt a little helpless but couldn't help finding it amusing.
She rubbed her temples: "Du Xiao, why don't you read it to me?"
Du Xiao immediately said, "Okay."
He cleared his throat and began to read.
Qiu Ziyue tugged at Zhao Wanqing's arm and blinked.
The two used their light-footed skills to escape in an instant.
"Sister, wait for me..."
Du Xiao noticed and immediately followed.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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