Chapter 140: Ning Feixuan’s Thoughts
Yaochi had already received many guests during this time. As the Yaochi Holy Maiden and the leader of the younger generation, Ning Feixuan naturally had to receive them.
This time, it was not just the Sacred Lands and prominent families of the Eastern Continent. Most from the Southern and Northern Continents would also come, and even some from the Western Continent.
Because it was the Peach Banquet held by Yaochi, with the figure of Great Empress Qingzi behind it, everyone would feel at ease coming. They didn’t have to worry about their homes being sneak-attacked, as the Empress would certainly not sit by and do nothing.
The Huang family and the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sacred Land were both personally received by Ning Mengru. Originally, the relationship between Yaochi and Wind Spirit Moon Shadow was not so close, but due to the relationship between Mingyan and Wang Qingchu, they were now also very close.
As for the Huang family… their friendship had been long-standing. When Ning Mengru was still the Yaochi Holy Maiden, she was very close to the three Huang family sisters. Plus, the fact that both families were all-female cultivators made their relationship close to a certain extent.
Huang Feiyan wandered around and soon found Ning Feixuan. Ning Feixuan was receiving some Sacred Lands and prominent families from the Southern Continent, Wan Qi Sacred Land… Gu Hanshuang.
Huang Feiyan stood in the distance, her brow slightly furrowed. She had always been a little wary of this woman, Gu Hanshuang, not only in terms of strength, but also her relationship with Mingyan.
Ning Feixuan had no special reaction to Gu Hanshuang. Ning Feixuan had not participated in the matters between Mingyan, Gu Hanshuang, and Jade Peony. She was fulfilling her responsibility as a host, with a gentle smile on her face, leading Wan Qi Sacred Land to their temporary residence to settle down.
Huang Feiyan did not disturb Ning Feixuan. She waited on the side, and only after Ning Feixuan was done did she walk forward. “Feixuan.”
“Feiyan?” upon seeing Huang Feiyan, Ning Feixuan first showed a faint smile, but then her eyes became complicated again, and she quickly lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking.
“What’s wrong with you?” Huang Feiyan came up, noticed Ning Feixuan’s strangeness, and asked.
Ning Feixuan looked up, her face had already returned to calm. The lotus on her forehead was blooming, beautiful and delicate. Even Huang Feiyan had to admit that Ning Feixuan’s appearance was really very stunning. It was not without reason that she could be rated as the most beautiful woman in the Eastern Continent.
“I was just thinking about some things…” Ning Feixuan said softly. “Are you looking for me for something, Feiyan?”
“I just wanted to chat with you. It’s nothing serious. Will I disturb you?” Huang Feiyan chuckled and shook her head.
“The guests who came today are still a minority, so it’s not too busy. It won’t delay anything,” Ning Feixuan paused for a moment and continued, “Mingyan has already arrived. Have you met him?”
“Hmm…” speaking of Mingyan, a faint blush appeared on Huang Feiyan’s fair and beautiful face, looking a little shy. “Actually… there’s something I forgot to tell you.”
“Hmm? What is it?” Ning Feixuan walked side-by-side with Huang Feiyan. Both of them were extremely outstanding women in the Eastern Continent. Their appearance and strength were both top-tier. Walking together, they were a beautiful sight.
“Actually, hmm…” Huang Feiyan was still a little hesitant. After all, Mingyan seemed to not want to announce this matter for the time being. Although Huang Feiyan felt it was fine to say it, especially to someone she trusted like Ning Feixuan…
Ning Feixuan tilted her head. Seeing Huang Feiyan hesitate after speaking, she couldn’t help but feel a little strange. “What is it? Why did you stop after you started?”
“Ahem…” Huang Feiyan’s face was slightly red. In the end, she still did not say it. Ning Feixuan was not a competitor like Yue Qingying before. So after thinking it over, Huang Feiyan still respected Mingyan’s thoughts and did not tell her that she and Mingyan were already engaged and had become fiancés.
“No, nothing…” Huang Feiyan coughed lightly. “Hmm, it might be too early to tell you now, but you will know sooner or later.”
“?” Ning Feixuan was surprised. What was she trying to say? Why was she suddenly being mysterious?
“What is it?” Ning Feixuan was hooked by Huang Feiyan’s curiosity and couldn’t help but ask, “Why do you say it’s too early to tell me now?”
“Hmm… it’s not… a particularly important matter,” Huang Feiyan pursed her lips and smiled. “Knowing or not knowing, it doesn’t really affect anything.”
After all, that was just her and Mingyan’s marriage. To Ning Feixuan, it was indeed irrelevant, not a big deal.
“…” Even Ning Feixuan couldn’t help but roll her eyes. To have the words on the tip of her tongue and then take them back was really annoying…
But, when Huang Feiyan had talked about Mingyan just now, her expression was really worth pondering…
That expression of hers… was as if their relationship was not shallow… Ning Feixuan thought of her own thoughts and couldn’t help but sigh softly. It seemed that Huang Feiyan’s and Mingyan’s relationship was even better than she had imagined… Had the two of them already gotten together?
Ning Feixuan opened her mouth, wanting to ask about their specific relationship, but she was worried that Huang Feiyan’s answer would be as she had imagined…
If that was the case… could she… really accept it?
And, if that was the case, then what… should she do?
Perhaps not asking clearly was the best. Because this way, she wouldn’t have to think too much… If she asked clearly, and the answer was really that, then she… and Mingyan would really have no result, right?
Both of them had their own considerations, so one chose not to say her relationship with Mingyan, and the other did not ask about the other’s relationship with Mingyan.
Of course, what both of them didn’t know was… at this time… Mingyan and Yue Qingying were tossing and turning in the temporary residence of Wind Spirit Moon Shadow…
Not long after, Huang Feiyan returned to the Huang family’s temporary residence, while Ning Feixuan stood where she was, silently thinking about some things.
After Huang Feiyan left, Ning Mengru appeared beside her. Ning Mengru was actually a little shorter than Ning Feixuan, but her mature aura and the aura of her as the Queen Mother of the West were much more outstanding.
“What are you thinking about?” Ning Mengru smiled slightly.
“Master…” Ning Feixuan looked up at Ning Mengru and sighed softly. “I don’t know… whether I should do this or not.”
“Do what?”
“I like Mingyan,” Ning Feixuan said in a low voice. “These days, I’ve been thinking about this question. The words you said to me, I have kept them in my heart. Now… I can tell you without hesitation that I do like him, but I… don’t know if I should tell him, tell him my thoughts.”
“Since you like him, why not say it?” Ning Mengru had her hands behind her back. She had a light smile on her face, with a sense of motherly majesty.
To become the Queen Mother of the West, one needed to have some character. Plus, the special nature of the West Emperor Scripture, so the temperament of the successive Queen Mothers of the West was about the same, making people feel like they were bathing in a clear breeze.
“Because, I don’t know his thoughts now… he did like me before, but now… his attitude towards me…” Ning Feixuan sighed softly. “It seems that if I make my thoughts clear, perhaps he will have a change of heart. But I dare not bet. I’m afraid he will reject me, because I rejected him before…”
“Then do you plan to hide this feeling in your heart like this? Feixuan, don’t forget, this is the most useless method. Even if you like him, if he doesn’t know, it’s useless,” Ning Mengru gently patted her shoulder and said softly, “No matter what, you will have to let him know your thoughts sooner or later… and, just as you said, you have also rejected him. Did he give up in the end?”
When Mingyan was rejected for the first time, he did not give up. Ning Feixuan naturally knew this.
But she… could she really accept being rejected? If she was really rejected by Mingyan, would she really still have the courage?
Ning Feixuan pursed her lips, thinking of the past, especially the miraculous figure that had appeared when she was in despair…
Before, it was difficult for her to understand the gratitude Mingyan had said he felt for her. After all, saving him at that time was just a casual act for Ning Feixuan and did not take any effort. She couldn’t understand why Mingyan would be so grateful for such a simple action of hers.
But now, she could gradually understand this feeling.
No matter how insignificant it was to the rescuer, for the one who was saved, that feeling of being pulled back from the brink of death when one was half-dead… was difficult to describe in words.
No wonder she had said many times that she didn’t need Mingyan’s repayment, but Mingyan was still grateful to her.
It was a pity that at that time, she did not realize this situation. She even felt that Mingyan was a little paranoid and stubborn…
And when she truly switched places with Mingyan, she could completely experience this feeling…
Experience the feeling of grabbing a straw in a desperate situation…
And, at that moment, the complicated and surging feelings in her heart that were about to overflow.
Actually, after the Ning family matter was over, Ning Feixuan had found that she seemed to have a tendency to fall in love with Mingyan. But at that time, her feelings were complicated, and she thought it was just because she owed him. But in fact, owing him was one thing, but often thinking of Mingyan… was not just because she owed him… but because she had gradually developed a different kind of good feeling for him.
It was like a seed planted in her heart. If there was no suitable opportunity, it would eventually wither after a long time.
But unfortunately, near the central abyss, this seed finally had a chance to sprout.
She still fell in love with him uncontrollably… and, she found that she did not regret it… just afraid.
Afraid that Mingyan could not accept her…
