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As soon as Caravan arrived at the gate of Chu County Capital, Ziyan saw that the Head Innkeeper and the Second Long, along with the Shopkeeper and others, were already waiting there.
Naturally, the Subordinates performed a formal greeting to welcome the Sect Leader back, followed by some casual exchanges and inquiries.
Upon entering the city, Ziyan did not take these people back to any of the residences under Heavenly Pivot Sect. Instead, she allowed the Grandmaster to lead her belongings and companions to a mansion adjacent to the Heavenly Pivot Sect Headquarters.
This mansion had a small story of its own, as it was built many years ago by a Leisurely Prince from a neighboring country who was tired of court intrigues.
To escape the deadly disputes among his brothers over the throne in his own country, he came to this beautiful and fertile land known for its abundance of fish and rice.
Additionally, due to the tragic legend of bloodshed that once occurred at Ren Shi Tang nearby, the people of Chu County believed this area to be ominous and evil, preferring to abandon this originally picturesque and bountiful land.
In fact, this area occupied nearly one-fourth of the entire County Town's area, not including the mountainous forests in the back, which connected to the southeastern corner.
Thus, this Leisurely Prince chose to build a grand and luxurious villa in this place that often made people shudder. From then on, he began a carefree and comfortable life in Chu County!
However, good times did not last long. After just over a decade, it was said that the princes and grandsons of his country engaged in fierce power struggles until nearly all of the royal family was wiped out. Only he remained, far removed from the smoke of conflict. In a moment of crisis, he was reluctantly called back by his people.
Since then, this villa was left idle for many years until it was purchased by someone sought out by the Elder of Heavenly Pivot Sect.
Then, two months ago, upon learning that Ling Yuxuan had been granted the title of Prince Xuan, it was only fitting for Heavenly Pivot Sect to gift a residence to the local ruler since he was now the master of all Chu County.
Thus, he discussed with Ziyan via Pigeon Post about transferring this mansion to Ling Yuxuan.
Of course, with such awareness from the Elder, Ziyan felt delighted. Without hesitation, she replied via Pigeon Post agreeing and praising Elder Yan Laoguai profusely.
When a large group arrived at this villa, Ziyan noticed that its main gate looked freshly repaired. The name "Xuan Wang Fu" was elegantly displayed in exquisite characters above the entrance, almost blinding everyone with its brilliance.
Ziyan and Ling Yuxuan exchanged smiles, feeling elated. The Grand Elder and the Second Elder led the way, and soon everyone entered the Xuan Wang Fu.
As Ziyan and Ling Yuxuan stood in the front yard of the mansion, Ziyan couldn't help but feel delighted.
The expansive park-like garden was now in winter, yet it was still vibrant with Blossoms: large light pink peonies and various budding flowers from the Asteraceae family...
In the middle, a large Artificial Lake, although the lotus flowers had long withered, was filled with Golden Koi swimming around, chasing and playing with each other. This brought life to the lake, which otherwise seemed somewhat desolate and monotonous. Under the warm winter sunlight, the lake shimmered with hues of yellow, orange, and red, creating a unique and beautiful glow.
There was also an Arch Bridge made of translucent white Marble Raw Stone that spanned across the Artificial Lake. From a distance, it appeared to float above the azure waves, resembling a wide jade ribbon.
Along one side of the Artificial Lake was a wooden corridor leading to the main hall by the lake. On either side of the corridor were various southern fruit trees and flowering plants. At this moment, one could still see Orange Trees laden with fruit and Persimmon Trees adorned with green persimmons.
There was also a small cluster of Bamboo Grove. Overall, it could only be described as infinitely picturesque, pleasing to the eye. From the moment they entered this mansion, even in early winter, Ziyan felt as if a gentle spring breeze had swept in.
Walking leisurely along the corridor, everyone enjoyed their stroll. To be honest, both Ziyan and Ling Yuxuan quite liked this grand estate. From outside it seemed unremarkable, but once inside it was entirely different!
In a word: exquisite!
The woodwork and carvings of these corridors were clearly not crafted by ordinary artisans. The various animal and floral carvings were lifelike, antique in style, and exceptionally beautiful.
It possessed both natural beauty and an air of refined elegance. It could be said to strike a perfect balance that completely aligned with Ziyan's preferences as well as those of a certain Prince.
This made Ziyan secretly ponder that the prince from that neighboring country must have been a person of great taste!
As everyone passed through the corridor, they arrived at the main hall, which was a large reception area.
As soon as Ziyan entered the main hall, her eyes lit up! The place was exactly as she had imagined, filled with an ancient elegance, luxurious yet understated.
In the center, against the northern wall, was the owner's chair made of Rosewood. This chair resembled an Imperial Couch in both length and width, but it was significantly taller on the wall side compared to the Imperial Couch.
It seemed that this prince preferred a free-spirited lifestyle, which explained the design of the owner's chair.
On either side, there were eight normal-sized chairs for guests, all made of pure Rosewood, just like the owner's long bench.
After touring the main hall, everyone exited through the front door and entered a small garden. Walking north from the garden, about one hundred and fifty meters away from the main hall, were three buildings divided into left, middle, and right sections.
The left and right sections were single-story houses, while the middle section was two stories high, standing about a meter taller than other residences. Thus, these two-story buildings appeared particularly tall and eye-catching.
Additionally, the rooftop of the three-story building featured a viewing platform with a red-tiled Pavilion. From outside, it was difficult to see the full view of the pavilion because it was surrounded by light orange gauze.
Only when a gentle breeze blew could one catch glimpses of the interior. Surrounding the pavilion were several blooming red peonies, adding to its elegance.
Clearly, the middle building was the owner's sleeping quarters.
Of course, even Ziyan could see through this arrangement at a glance; naturally, Xuan Wang Ye, who came from a prominent family, had already noticed it as well.
Thus, he had no intention of glancing at the small houses on either side. He directly left everyone else behind and took Ziyan's hand as they walked side by side toward the two-story sleeping quarters in the middle.
The group behind them wasn't foolish either! At this point, they dared not follow any further inside.
So they exchanged glances with one another and silently returned to the Reception Room.
Indeed, when Ling Yuxuan led his Beloved Child around the house, inspecting every corner upstairs and downstairs, Ziyan was not disappointed by the decorative style inside and out.
Luxury blended with simplicity; each room was equipped with prepared candles, and according to Ziyan's preferences, there was a Night Pearl placed in every room.
"Are you satisfied? Future Consort Xuan," just as Ziyan was secretly smiling with satisfaction, her Demon Prince had already spoken.
"Uh? Ahem, yes! Of course, I am satisfied. No! I am very satisfied." Ziyan was quite happy and nodded in agreement at Xuan Wang Ye.
"I'm glad you're satisfied! Perhaps this will be our permanent home in the future." Ling Yuxuan felt a wave of emotion, lingering on the thought.
"It's your home, your royal residence. My home is next door!" Ziyan, feeling joyful, deliberately teased him.
"What? I didn't hear you clearly; say it again." Ling Yuxuan's gaze suddenly flashed with a hint of coldness.
"I—said—that this is your royal residence, your home." Ziyan knew that his domineering nature was coming back; deep down, she actually appreciated his assertiveness and enjoyed it.
A little playful banter in ordinary life can be a source of joy. Ziyan really liked this kind of fun, so sometimes she would tease her Demonically Charming Man for amusement.
"Are you trying to force me to make you mine right away? That way you truly belong to This King, and there won't be any need for you and This King to separate anymore, right?" Ling Yuxuan's enchanting eyes sparkled dangerously as he spoke.
Thinking to herself: Little one, if I don't scare you a bit, you wouldn't want to take the initiative.
Uh? Right now? Ziyan looked at the Demon Prince's expression; her previously disdainful demeanor was instantly replaced by a beaming smile.
"Wait, I was wrong, Future Husband. From now on, we won't have any more 'you' and 'me'." Her words softened, but her heart felt warm. This showed that he truly cared for her! Unlike that man from her previous life who...
Suddenly, for some reason, at this beautiful moment, Ziyan unexpectedly thought of that man from her previous life, and also recalled the illegitimate son of a certain princess from a foreign country whom she had helped in the capital.
Thinking of this, Ziyan quickly shook her head vigorously to dispel the thoughts. She reminded herself: during such a happy and beautiful time, she must not think of that scumbag, a man with whom she had no connection whatsoever.
Immediately, Ziyan forgot about those two men who had long become fleeting shadows in her memory.
The two of them stood on the terrace of the second floor, gazing at the entire garden ahead: all the scenery was within view.
After Ziyan had enjoyed enough of the scenery, Ling Yuxuan pulled her back into the pavilion. It was only then that she noticed a layer of off-white carpet laid in the center of the pavilion, which seemed to be embroidered with two giant peonies connected at the stems.
In the middle were two low tables; one was set with tea and fine wine, while the other held a Guqin made of rosewood.
Unable to resist, Ziyan took off her shoes and walked in to sit down. She reached out and gently plucked the strings of the instrument. She couldn't help but express her feelings: "This ambiance is truly wonderful; it's just a pity that I can't play the Guqin at all."
"Uh?" The person following Ziyan was initially confused. After a moment's reflection, he immediately understood what she meant. "Hehe, what's so difficult about it? If you're interested, I can teach you right now."
"Uh? Aren't you only good at playing the Jade Flute?" In the next moment, Ziyan found it hard to believe because she had known him for so long and had never realized that he could also play the Guqin.
"Haha, you underestimate me too much. I started learning when I was three years old with my mother in the palace—" As he spoke, Ling Yuxuan's previously lively expression suddenly froze. His face gradually showed signs of disappointment and indignation.
Ziyan immediately understood the reason for his change in demeanor. Seeing him like this, she fell silent alongside him for a moment.
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