lcionline Chapter 230 Come to my place
Chapter 230 Come to my place
"Xiao Yu, this is a secret that cannot be told." Fan Qingyin gestured for Jiang Yu to look at the lively crowd around the campfire: "Let everyone continue to be happy like this, that's the best way."
"Not everyone needs to know the truth, just as not everyone needs to bear the end of the world."
“You’re right, Qingyin.” Jiang Yu had recovered from her great surprise. “So I should still do what I’m supposed to do, after all, it’s all about enjoying life.”
"After the banquet, I'll inquire about the procedures required for the county to establish its own garrison." Jiang Yu quickly processed this shared tragedy. She had been taught from a young age that if the sky falls, someone taller will hold it up, and besides, the destruction of humanity wasn't a calamity her generation would have to endure, so she found it difficult to grieve over this matter.
"I'll help you." Fan Qingyin habitually offered to help, but Jiang Yu silenced her with a finger.
"Is Qingyin already overwhelmed with work?" Jiang Yu said reproachfully. "Qingyin is very capable, but she doesn't have to carry all the burdens on her shoulders."
Fan Qingyin gently pecked Jiang Yu's finger, then reached out and pulled Jiang Yu into her arms. She sat softly on his lap, and his heart immediately felt calm and tender.
"It's much better now. We have Moya now. Although he's not human, he's far more powerful and intelligent than humans. I plan to gradually delegate some tasks to him, since I still have to deal with parish matters."
“In addition,” he suddenly buried his face in his wife’s arms, took a deep breath of her fragrance, and murmured, “I also need to spend more time with Xiaoyu. I’ve always been too restrained before, spending most of my time working, which is really putting the cart before the horse.”
The divine messenger's usually aloof tone became somewhat cloying. He raised his eyes to look at Jiang Yu, his eyes also moist, his two bright red pupils looking like two watery cherries, inexplicably cute and alluring.
"Xiaoyu, I miss you so much." Fan Qingyin tightened her grip on his arm slightly. "Come to my place tonight, okay?"
His health had long since recovered, but Xiaoyu was being too cautious, not daring to pester him or bring up spending the night with him. She was probably considering his health, so let him take the initiative.
Jiang Yu's face flushed slightly. She gently hugged Fan Qingyin's head and kissed him lightly on the forehead in response.
Jiang Yu spent almost the entire night with Fan Qingyin. Mo Ya and Lin Yi came over for a while each before joining the crowd. The two seemed to understand each other perfectly well what Jiang Yu would be with that night.
People were so engrossed in the joyous atmosphere of the banquet that they didn't want to wake up. The castle opened some buildings outside the courtyard for the drunken and those who didn't want to go home to spend the night, and many tents were also set up. Although Hollandpur was located in the north of the Ocean Empire and the nights were a bit cool, the climate was still warm, so spending the night in a tent wouldn't make them catch a cold.
So more than half of the people continued their revelry, with laughter and merriment lasting all night long.
Jiang Yu and his companions didn't have that much energy. After arranging everything, the masters returned to the castle.
As they entered, Keslan stood on the stairs directly opposite the entrance, as if welcoming them home. Jiang Yu looked over and had a strange feeling, as if he had always been a member of this castle. She looked over and found that he was also looking at her. Their gazes met in mid-air, and for a moment, they were frozen in place.
Keslan's gaze was deep, as if something was about to burst forth from within it. But he eventually looked away, and just as Jiang Yu was about to catch a glimpse of something, he looked at Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin's tightly clasped hands, and at the three men surrounding Jiang Yu. His brows furrowed and then relaxed, a smile spreading across his lips, carrying a hint of amusement: "Welcome home, did you have fun?"
"......" Jiang Yu was speechless. She should have asked him if cosplay was fun. Was he addicted to playing the master?
"Why didn't Chief Keslan go to the bonfire party?" Fan Qingyin asked with a smile as she looked up and led Jiang Yu inside.
“I toured the castle, and it’s truly a masterpiece. I can’t imagine how wonderful it would be to live here every day.” Keslan said meaningfully, then added, “But I didn’t miss the fireworks. I saw them from the castle’s terrace. It was a magnificent sight. Lord Jiangyu has really put his heart into it.”
"Thank you for your compliment." Jiang Yu smiled. "I wonder if you are satisfied with the room? Was your stay comfortable?"
"I'm extremely satisfied. It's the most cozy room I've ever stayed in," Keslan said sincerely. "I love it so much."
He took off his tuxedo coat, revealing a smoky gray silk shirt underneath. The style was both retro and luxurious, and paired with his curly black hair and noble and handsome appearance, he looked just like a pale and handsome vampire count from a dark fairy tale.
At this moment, he stood tall with his hands behind his back in the middle of the stairs, watching the masters of the castle walk in gracefully. He said with a smile, "The friendly butler and chef have prepared a sumptuous dinner for me, which is very much to my liking. He also said that I like desserts as much as the lord. We are really destined to meet, Lord Jiang Yu."
Lin Yi rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky. How could she even try to get close to someone like that? She's shameless.
Moya also snorted angrily. Only Fan Qingyin maintained her smile.
Jiang Yu smiled and replied, "I do like desserts, but I prefer spicy ones. Actually, Qingyin is the one in this family who loves desserts the most." As she spoke, she secretly squeezed Qingyin's hand.
“That’s right. It seems the leader and I can get along well.” The two men’s eyes clashed in mid-air, and a sense of tension suddenly filled the air. Keslan curled his lips and looked away first.
"I've heard that the lord will be holding a unique trade fair tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to it and hope to be by the lord's side to visit and experience it."
“Of course, I will serve as Chief Keslan’s guide throughout tomorrow and accompany you all the way.” Lin Yi smiled sincerely and offered his services. “I’m not bragging, but I have already met and learned about most of the merchants. After all, I am in charge of this trade fair, and I believe no one can provide the best introduction and guidance than me.”
Hmph, trying to take advantage of Xiaoyu? No way!
Moya gave Lin Yi an approving look, as if to say, "Good job, buddy."
Keslan stared at Lin Yi without saying a word.
"It's very late, Xiaoyu should go to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow, so everyone should get some rest too." Fan Qingyin's voice was gentle, but it showed that she was already impatient. She pulled Jiang Yu up the stairs, quickly passed Keslan, and went straight to her room.
Jiang Yulin seemed to sense something and turned around to look, only to find that Keslan was still standing in the same spot, staring at her with a complicated expression.
Even though he was standing under the warm lights, he felt a sense of loneliness and desolation.
Jiang Yu shook her head, thinking it must be her imagination.