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"Don't take your anger out on others; what kind of man does that!" Mo Xier thought of Xinrong and couldn't help but speak up for her. She turned to Xinrong and said, "You are Xinrong, right? Go fetch some water for me; you don't need to stay here."
The maid seemed as if she had been granted a pardon, quickly darting out of the room as if there were a tiger inside ready to eat her! Once it was just the two of them left in the room, silence fell, and no one spoke.
Finally, it was Mo Xier who couldn't hold back any longer and broke the silence. "What are you doing here so early? Came to see how miserable your captive is?"
Her words were sharp, leaving no room for the man to respond. He frowned but remained silent.
"Oh, still silent? Is this your way of agreeing with me? Night Star, you really are something else!"
No matter how outrageous her words were, all she received in response was silence. Yet she continued to speak as if voicing her grievances would ease her own pain from being imprisoned.
Eventually, after talking until her throat was dry, she paused and began to breathe heavily. She had thought that cursing him would bring her relief, but instead, it only added to her frustration!
"Feeling a bit better after venting?" To her surprise, as soon as she finished speaking, the man replied with a comment that nearly drove her mad!
"What exactly are you here for?" Saying this, she reached for a pillow beside her and threw it at him.
She threw it hard, but he dodged quickly. There was a muffled thud as the pillow hit the ground. She hadn't expected to hit him anyway; throwing it was merely a way to vent her anger.
The pillow falling to the ground was completely within her expectations; she felt no disappointment.
Picking up the pillow from the floor, Night Star walked over and sat at the edge of her bed, his gaze fixed on her injured wrist. He spoke softly, "I'm here to tell you that I might not be able to come for some time. Take care of yourself."
Mo Xier slowly turned her gaze to meet his deep eyes. In her impression, this man had always been cold and taciturn; never had he spoken so much or shown concern for others like he did today.
"When did you start dawdling like a woman? If you don't want to come, then don't. Did I force you to see me?" Her disdainful words spilled out, filled with contempt for him.
The man didn't mind and simply replied, "If anyone causes trouble while I'm not around, just let Xinrong come find me. No one in this General's residence dares to bully you."
If this had been said in the past, she might have felt grateful, sensing that someone was protecting her. But now, it only sounded exceptionally ironic.
Shaking her wrist, the chains made a crisp sound as a faint smile appeared on her lips. "You really are hypocritical!" After saying that, she turned her head away, unwilling to look at him any longer.
Yet Night Star seemed completely unfazed, his deep eyes fixed on her for a long time before he slowly got up and left.
Between them lay a thick barrier; she refused to step out, and no matter how close he came, he could only remain in place, going in circles.
Indeed, after he said those words, Mo Xier did not see him for three consecutive days.
This allowed her to relax considerably from the constant tension. Nightmares came one after another; for three days straight, she had not slept well. The memories of this body made her understand her background even more.
Those secrets hidden deep within her heart would likely remain unknown as long as she kept silent.
On this day, the spring sunshine was just right, and the usually quiet General's residence was unexpectedly lively. Everyone's faces were beaming with bright smiles.
Old Madam was dressed impeccably, adorned with jewels and standing at the entrance of the General's residence. Beside her stood Night Star in his black uniform, making him appear much more spirited.
A group of servants stood behind them, all wearing expressions of anticipation. With so many people gathered at the entrance, it was clear they were waiting to welcome someone. After just a moment's wait, a group of over twenty people appeared on the street.
Finally, the sedan chair stopped at the entrance of the General's residence, and Old Madam finally revealed a hint of a smile.
A maid standing next to the sedan chair stepped forward respectfully and greeted her, "This servant Cui Er greets Old Madam and the General. Have you been waiting long?"
"Nothing to worry about, where is your young lady?" The Old Madam smiled widely and took a few steps forward, her gaze fixed on the sedan chair.
"Cui Er, help me down." The gentle voice seemed to drip with sweetness, causing anyone who heard it to soften, as if they might melt into the sound.
"Miss, you have traveled such a long way; it would be better to rest for a while before coming out to greet her. Don't tire yourself too much," Cui Er seemed to be very protective of the woman in the sedan chair.
A pair of delicate hands lifted the curtain of the sedan chair. Just from the well-cared-for skin on her hands, it was evident that this young lady was either wealthy or noble, living a life of abundance.
"What are you saying? The Old Madam is an elder; how could I not pay my respects!" Even though her tone carried a hint of command, it remained gentle, making her seem very tranquil.
Cui Er had no choice but to extend her hand and help her out of the sedan chair.
Before them stood a young lady in a light pink long dress made from the most fashionable fabric of the time. As a gentle breeze passed by, it lifted the hem slightly, giving her an ethereal appearance. Coupled with her not-so-extraordinary but exquisite features, she captured everyone's attention.
The first reaction of the crowd upon seeing the young lady was to think of her as gentle.
"Xu Xin pays her respects to the Old Madam; may you be blessed with health and longevity." With a respectful bow, every movement revealed her noble demeanor, clearly indicating she had received excellent upbringing.
"Quickly get up; don't call me Old Madam; it feels so distant. Just like when you were little, call me Aunt," she said as she stepped forward and helped the kneeling girl up, her smile filled with kindness.
"Thank you, Aunt." Liu Xuxin appeared quite shy, her gaze frequently darting towards a certain direction, wanting to look but not daring to do so, all of which fell into Jiang Yu's eyes.
Miss Liu Xuxin was the daughter of a distant relative of Jiang Yu's family. If one were to trace back three generations, she would still be Night Star's cousin.
The Liu Family was renowned in Yancheng for their wealthy daughters. Not only because their family was rich enough to buy several cities but also due to Liu Xuxin's fiery temper.
Despite her seemingly gentle appearance, having been spoiled for too long as the only daughter of the Liu Family—with two older brothers doting on her—her temper had only grown fiercer with age!
Liu Xuxin's arrogant and domineering personality is known only to the people of Yancheng. There, on the streets, when they see her, almost everyone avoids her, fearing that they might inadvertently offend this young lady.
When she was a child, she and Night Star were playmates, but as they grew older, their interactions diminished significantly, and in recent years, they hadn't even seen each other.
His impression of this cousin was still stuck at the age of three or four, and he never expected that the woman introduced by Old Madam would be her!
Old Madam clearly knew Xu Xin's feelings. She smiled and pulled her wrist, bringing her in front of him, saying, "Quickly greet your cousin. You haven't seen each other in over ten years, right? You're not the same as before now."
With a shy glance upward, the woman's cheeks instantly turned red to the tips of her ears. The man standing before her was indeed handsome enough to capture her attention.
However, when their eyes met, she only felt an overwhelming coldness. Yet it seemed she was not affected at all; she still looked up and cheerfully said, "Hello, Cousin."
His gaze merely brushed over her cheeks before moving elsewhere, as if he didn't regard her at all. The expression on his face showed no change whatsoever, as if the person standing before him was not a human but merely air.
Old Madam was clearly dissatisfied with his behavior. She reached out and tugged at him forcefully, her smile starting to look strained. "Why aren't you greeting Xu Xin? Why are you just standing there?"
Under Old Madam's insistence, his indifferent eyes finally turned to her. Yet he still said nothing; he merely nodded like a wooden figure without any emotion, let alone any welcoming words.
Liu Xuxin thought that in Yancheng, who wouldn't want to keep their eyes glued to her? Many had even brought all sorts of strange things to catch her attention. Never had anyone treated her with such coldness.
Although she felt unhappy inside, considering that the man before her was the general of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom and his looks were incomparable to those previous men, her discontent faded somewhat.
"Xu Xin, don't be angry. Your cousin is just like this; otherwise, he wouldn't still be unmarried at this age!" Old Madam said with a smile, offering some comforting words.
A hint of understanding appeared in the woman's eyes as she smiled and replied, "The General's Wife certainly cannot be compared to others. Xiner believes that it's not that there are no women around Cousin; rather, he is deep-thinking and knows that being the General's Wife is not something just anyone can do! He is currently selecting someone who will satisfy Old Madam!"
Though this sounded appropriate, it was actually a test. Throughout their journey here, she had only heard that Night Star was indifferent to women but had never received confirmation of it.
In her view, the notion that he was indifferent to women was merely a rumor; after all, what man in this world was not fond of women?
"What woman? Aside from the maidservants attending to him, there have been no other women around him!" As she spoke, her gaze shifted to the person behind her. The disdain in her eyes was unmistakable.
Upon hearing Old Madam say this, Liu Xuxin's eyes widened in disbelief. She had never thought that those rumors were actually true! The man before her truly had no interest in women!
After the surprise, all that remained in her heart was a sense of secret delight. She had never imagined that such a person could exist in the world!
"Mother!" He was quite displeased with others discussing him. His brows furrowed tightly as he called out softly to Old Madam.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. A grown man is shy!" She laughed and turned around, leading the people behind her back into the residence. "Don't take it to heart; he’s just like this."
Liu Xuxin shook her head to indicate it was fine, but the smile at the corners of her mouth was impossible to suppress. As she passed by the man, she couldn't help but glance up at him.
Night Star's hands, which hung at his sides, unconsciously tightened. No one noticed that a hint of anger, usually absent from his cold eyes, had appeared.
Watching Old Madam and that woman grow further away until they were out of sight, he finally turned and left.
He did not follow them forward but instead turned back to his study. The thing he disliked most was interacting with women—of course, with Mo Xier being the exception!
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