Chapter 720: Chapter 368: Enemies Meet, Li Xian Reveals Himself, Jade Girl Plays Matchmaker, Shocking Everyone
The black boat sailed away to escape into the distance.
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Meanwhile, on the other side.
Zhao Ranran had left Fuyou Residence and traveled several miles. The state of the Jingyao Divine Bird gradually stabilized. Zhao Ranran gently stroked its feathers and sighed, "I’ve slept for three years, and I’m not sure what strange illness you have. Sometimes you tremble incessantly, and other times you’re perfectly fine."
The Jingyao Divine Bird chirped softly a few times. Zhao Ranran said, "You don’t have a strange illness; you’re just scared?" The Jingyao Divine Bird nodded gently.
Suddenly, a clear voice shouted, "Sister Ranran! It’s really you! I’m so glad you’re safe!"
In the distance, an official ship approached, and on the deck stood Nangong Xuanming, Nangong Wuyang, Bian Bianyun, Bian Chengfeng, Bian Qiaoqiao, Tai Shu Yu Zhu, Su Lanfeng, and others. Zhao Ranran sighed deeply and leaped back onto the deck.
Seeing everyone looking haggard, she recalled that Li Xian had mentioned "three years" had passed and didn’t have any doubts. She clasped her hands together and said, "Everyone, it’s been a long time. It’s because of me that you had to search for so long."
Tai Shu Yu Zhu let out a deep breath and said, "It’s good that you’re alright, truly good." Bian Qiaoqiao wiped her tears and said, "Sister Ranran, if you had remained missing, we would have thought you... you... would never return again!"
Nangong Wuyang said, "Fortunately, there was danger but no harm, making this journey worthwhile."
Zhao Ranran saw the weathered faces of everyone, their once handsome features now appearing thin and worn, undoubtedly due to long-term worry and lack of rest. In her heart, she felt deeply apologetic and thought, "Even though my long sleep in the lake was an accident, it was still because of me, causing others to stay by the lake and unable to return home. Now that I am awake, I must do my best to make up for it."
She looked at Nangong Xuanming and Bian Chengfeng, noticing them standing shoulder to shoulder, and thought, "Their affection, though... unlikely to be accepted in high society, is already cemented. I must bless this union. Although I am young, my unique position allows me to do so." She said solemnly, "Brother Xuanming, Brother Chengfeng, I am aware of your commitment to each other. Once this matter is settled, I shall recommend your marriage. I am sure the Nangong and Bian families, seeing your sincere feelings, will not object."
She paused for a moment and then said, "But whether one becomes the husband or the wife, that’s for you two to decide."
Everyone widened their eyes, while Nangong Wuyang, Bian Bianyun, Bian Qiaoqiao, Tai Shu Yu Zhu, Su Lanfeng, and others all looked at Zhao Ranran, who appeared sincere and serious, not as if she was joking. Turning to Nangong Xuanming and Bian Chengfeng, their eyes became curious and evasive, repeatedly glancing between the two.
Nangong Xuanming and Bian Chengfeng exchanged confused looks. Zhao Ranran, newly awakened and befuddled, mistook their interaction for affection. Despite feeling shivers, she said, "Rest assured, since your relationship stems from me, I must take care of it."
Nangong Xuanming said, "This... Miss Zhao, could there be some..."
Bian Qiaoqiao blushed and said, "Sister Ranran, why are you trying to matchmake the two of them?"
Zhao Ranran earnestly replied, "It’s fate that brings them together, not me. Qiaoqiao, marrying Ji Yuan would be a good match for you too. But you must train your martial arts more diligently. Upon returning to the sect, I shall pass down our lineage’s ’Jade Jade Swordsmanship’ to you."
Bian Qiaoqiao blushed deeply, stomped her foot, and said, "Sister Ranran, what nonsense are you saying!" Overcome with embarrassment, she fled.
Nangong Wuyang, Bian Bianyun, and others were intrigued by the shocking news. They knew Zhao Ranran to be someone who never spoke lightly; if she said something, it must have truth. No matter how much Nangong Xuanming and Bian Chengfeng denied it, it would seem like empty words, more difficult to explain clearly.
Zhao Ranran gravely continued, "And then there’s Nangong Wuyang and Bian Bianyun." Both men started, feeling an ominous foreboding, and said, "Miss Zhao, please speak."
Zhao Ranran’s cheeks were slightly flushed. Though young, she was matchmaking boldly and seemed to be fixing on same-gender pairs repeatedly. However, considering her role as a Jade Girl, she felt it her duty to act with benevolence and strive for perfection, and she continued,
"I remember that the two of you seem to already have families. Yet... still like this, well, never mind. As the ancients said, ’love cannot be helped’, this should be how it goes. The Nangong and Bian families may well be very compatible, having produced two pairs of lovers. After returning, if you wish to unify as one family, you can take care of your households while also fulfilling your love. For the Nangong and Bian families, it could mean an additional union."
Having said this, she pressed her lips tight, feeling she had just spoken words as shocking as Thunder Shock, leaving her feeling embarrassed and uneasy.
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