Chapter One: Return

o fast on the snowy road and twisted my ankle. 。Even though Mingming was hurt, she pretended to be fine so as not to worry him.It wasn't supposed to be so easy, but Pan Xia pulled it down effortlessly...As Amber returned with the refreshments she had just picked up from the kitchen, she happened to see Pearl holding the young lady's pipa and getting ready to knock on the door. 。"On such a cold day, what would a young lady play the pipa for""What else could one do with a pipa Of course, to play it!" 。They looked at each other, and then knocked on the door. One person sent a pipa, and the other sent some snacks. Guan Jingxuan received the pipa and had a nostalgic look in her eyes. She waved her hand to let the two people go out. 。Actually, Guan Jingxuan dislikes the pipa. To be more precise, she dislikes all instruments that can produce sound, because even if musicians try to conceal their emotions, connoisseurs can still hear them through their playing. 。

To play the pipa has always been an outlet for me, and today is no different. It's to vent my barely concealed murderous intent.

Though the pearls and amber left the house, they dared not venture far. They only stood at the doorstep, waiting for their mistress to possibly summon them. 。In a moment, the two heard the crisp sound of a pipa coming from the house. 。"What tune is the young lady playing today It's not her usual one, is it Listening to... this sounds so menacing." 。"That's not the Fang family from yesterday, looking at our girl's beauty, he brazenly said that he wanted to marry our girl, saying something...Don't waste the flowering period But our girl didn't suffer yesterday either, she bent over and picked up a large stone and smashed it on his forehead. That sound of…" 。Yesterday, it was Amber who went out with Guan Jingxuan. The young lady's grace throughout the whole process was seen by my eyes. 。

As the two were talking, an old woman rushed into the courtyard with a huff, "Hurry, hurry and tell the young lady, Mr. Duan from next door will be returning home in another cup of tea's time!

> Duan Gongzi, who lived next door, was Guan Jingxuan's fiancé. He wasn't very talented in the civil service exams, but he had some skill in martial arts. When Guan Jingxuan came of age, it happened to be the time of war on the border. Duan Ruinian, full of ambition, went to join the army. This trip lasted for three years. 。I'd heard bits and pieces about him here and there recently, just saying he was coming back soon. Apparently, it was a homecoming. 。Amber and Pearl heard that the future son-in-law was about to arrive home, and both were delighted. With the son-in-law's return, the young lady should get married, ending her many years of waiting. 。I heard the future son-in-law is doing well this time, let's see who dares to talk behind our girl's back in the future. 。Both were overjoyed, yet the next moment they began to look at each other nervously. The shrew's voice was not small, how could it be that for so long, the young lady was still playing the pipa, and her murderous aura seemed to be growing stronger... 。

Didn't the pipa player hear the wife's voice because he was too engrossed in playing

Guan Jingxuan naturally heard it, but her thoughts were racing at the moment, and her hands didn't stop. She played with skillful techniques, such as plucking single strings, double strings, and more. Her skills were remarkable, even surpassing Duan Ruinian's favorite "High Mountain Flowing Water" in complexity. Instead, she preferred "Ten Directions Ambush".

When I heard this news back then, how did you react You were playing "High Mountain and Flowing Water" on the pipa when you heard that Duan Ruinian was coming. Immediately, you dropped the pipa and ran to the door. 。I miss him, I want to see him right away, and tell him that after waiting for him for so many years, although I can't help but feel wronged, I still miss him. 。As a result, I was running too fast on the snowy road and twisted my ankle. 。

Even though Mingming was hurt, she pretended to be fine so as not to worry him.

It wasn't supposed to be so easy, but Pan Xia pulled it down effortlessly. That night, Pan Xiao tossed and turned, crying in misery, losing her baby and the affection of Duan Ruinian and her mother-in-law. 。Today, there's no rush. I'll walk slowly, one step at a time. 。A young lady should always maintain her proper demeanor and grace, otherwise she will only be ridiculed by others. 。Guan Jingxuan walked slowly, and Amber and Pearl also didn't go too fast. The three of them walked one in front of the other, it took a full three teapots before they reached the gate of Guan Mansion. 。

The Duan family's gate next door was quite lively. On the battlefield, swords were merciless and many soldiers died on their horses. Not many survived to return home, and even fewer had a bright future.

After many years, Duan Ruinian has changed a lot. He has become taller, more muscular, and more manly. 。

This is the change that Guan Jingxuan saw back then, and now Guan Jingxuan only feels that he has become younger. He has become more decisive and ruthless after being further tempered by the battlefield.

Madam Duan was moved to tears as she embraced her son, whom she hadn't seen in years. She stopped him from kneeling and bowing, repeatedly saying, "It's good that you're back," like a loving mother.

Before marrying into the Duan family, Guan Jingxuan truly believed that Mrs. Duan would be a good mother-in-law because she treated her well, practically like her own daughter. All these years since Duan Ruinian's absence, she had acted even more like a member of the Duan family... 。

Mrs. Ke Duan was about ten times as good at transforming her demeanor. In the future, she could be a very kind mother-in-law, like a biological mother. After truly becoming a mother-in-law, there were only rules and regulations left.

Those rules, they were always meant to bind this respectable wife. 。In the end, Duan Ruian saw someone standing at the gate of Guan's mansion. 。

Guan Jingxuan was certain, the flash in his eyes at this moment was indeed astonishment.

Guan Jingxuan also knew that she was beautiful, but what use was thatHer youthful years were spent waiting for Duan Ruinian. At first it was waiting for him to return, later it was waiting for him to change his mind. 。Waiting and waiting, all in vain. 。"Little... Jingxuan" 。In just a few steps, he walked up to her, his hand reaching out for hers. He remembered holding it before, the warmth spreading from his hand to his heart. And knowing that Pan Xiao existed, made him feel a chill through his soul. 。This time, Guan Jingxuan took a few steps back, avoiding his outstretched hand. She lowered her eyes, hiding the deep disgust within, feeling nausea, disgusted by this pair of hands that had moved about on Pan Xiao in ways she couldn't fathom. 。"Rui Nian Gege, greetings on your safe return." 。"Gritting her teeth, Guan Jingxuan spoke on her own, while she bowed, just to fulfill the proper etiquette." 。Then, Guan Jingxuan heard the long-awaited sound of a carriage. 。What's meant to come, will eventually come. 。This time, the one who will be embarrassed won't be... because it's not allowed. 。Hearing the sound of the carriage, a flash of emotion crossed Duan Ruinian's face, which Guan Jingxuan saw very clearly. 。 Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!。

Guan Jingxuan laughed, Pan Xiaoke is much more troublesome.

Soon, a young man came along. True to his name, he looked delicate and frail, making one feel pity for him. It was hard to tell how he could possibly pass as a man, let alone be so valiant and strong like a woman. 。Rumors abound, most are unreliable. 。Walked up to Guan Jingxuan and stopped, calling out "Sister" 。But even for a simple token of goodwill, it wobbled and fell into Duan Ruinian's arms. Duan Ruinian didn't disappoint, catching it steadily. 。"Duan Lang, let me go quickly, sister is watching!" 。Gently pushing herself away from Duan Ruian's embrace, she took a few slow steps and silently observed Guan Jingxuan before lowering her eyes to greet her again. 。

This time, the customary gift was spared.

"Sister" Guan Jingxuan's corner of her mouth twitched upwards, with a cold curve. "This young lady, which one are you calling Me My father and mother only gave birth to a brother for me. I do want a little sister, but...you're too weak, I don't like..." 。“When Guan Jingxuan spoke like that, Pan Xiaoli immediately put on a look of sadness and turned to Duan Ruinian, “Duan Lang, sister… how can she speak like that”“Duan Lang Rui Nian gege, can you tell me, which one is it Why are you so affectionate towards him”“It’s……” Duan Ruinian hesitated, looked around at the relatives and neighbors who had originally come to welcome him home but were now watching the commotion. He cleared his throat, “Or, shall we go back home and talk It’s a bit cold outside, and your body isn’t…” 。Guan Jingxuan was unwilling. Anyway, the one who broke the promise wasn't her, and the one who conceived secretly wasn't her either. 。Obviously, Pan Xiao doesn't want to be kept hidden. Pan Xiao wants to be above board and has always been unable to see this. 。"Sister, Duan Lang has been fighting outside for many years and needs someone to take care of him." 。, what would a young lady play the pipa for""What else could one do with a pipa Of course, to play it!" 。They looked at each other, and then knocked on the door. One person sent a pipa, and the other...