Volume 2: Feng Xiang Wu Yin Chapter 54: Trust

  Qianwan Hall

  The dark and mysterious stone was piled up, the dark golden carved dragon pillars, the dragon heads were either roaring with their mouths open or closing their eyes to lie in wait, or gazing coldly at each other. The only common point was that they all faced the temple gate, so that anyone entering the temple could see them at a glance, and the pressure that came rushing forward was overwhelming. Ordinary people would be severely injured just by facing this pressure alone.

  Siling Huairong sat high on the beast chair, listening to the discussions of several people below, accompanied by a voice "Young Master has arrived" like a temple, the entire hall was silent and soundless, turning his head to look at the gate.

  At that moment, when they saw Si Ling Gu Yun walking in with Tang Nian Nian, the expressions of several people changed. The atmosphere in the originally quiet hall became solemn. On the high seat, Si Ling Huai Ren's eyes narrowed slightly, his severe gaze swept over the two of them, finally falling on Tang Nian Nian's body, and no one could understand the deep meaning behind it.

  Below, on the left side, Si Ling returned to the first place, a surprised smile flashed in her eyes, and then she thought of something. Her gaze swept across Tang Nian's body as if it had substance, until she found a hidden crimson mark at the base of her neck. Her pupils contracted for an instant, and then transformed into a deep and mysterious smile.

  Little sister-in-law, you're really something, I just don't know what kind of play you're going to act out this time.

  The faint, inexplicable gloom in the depths of his heart was suddenly dispelled by the low, husky laughter of Si Ling's returning geese, which broke the solemn atmosphere. "Brother, what are you doing? Isn't one night of entwining not enough, and now you're having trouble parting ways even during the day? You've actually brought your sister-in-law to this Thousand Night Palace as well."

  As soon as he spoke, several people in the hall were divided into three factions: some remained calm and expressionless, others gloated over his misfortune, while still others showed dissatisfaction and concern.

  Various eyes fell on her, and Tang Nian's eyes flashed with displeasure. Si Ling Gu Yun seemed to sense it, his slender fingertips gently stroking her raven-black hair as he looked up at Si Ling Huai Ren and asked, "What's going on?"

  Cui Ling Huai Ren coldly said: "The women of the back courtyard are not allowed to enter and exit the Qian Wan Temple. Looking at Hong Er's face, death can be avoided, but living punishment is hard to escape. Come, take her away from the Punishment Temple!"

  His voice was originally eerie and old, especially when speaking coldly. Now in this gloomy and depressing palace, it's even more terrifying, like a fierce ghost piercing the ears.

  The four of them had just appeared and hadn't even approached the lonely goose at the tomb of Sima Xiangru yet, when they were already beheaded.

  The smell of blood wafted through the air, and the atmosphere in the hall became even more solemn. Si Ling Huai Ren's tone was neither hurried nor slow, as if regretting that he had not fought for the way: "Hong Er actually wants to destroy the rules of the Si Ling family for a woman?"

  As soon as the words fell, those who were worried also couldn't help but reveal a hint of disappointment, their gazes at Tang Nian cold and detached, as if silently condemning her guilt.

  No matter how strong a person's abilities are, if they break the rules for a concubine, then that person cannot become someone others will follow. Shi Ling Huai Ren's seemingly careless words struck down all the prestige Shi Ling Gu had built up over these days, and made everyone's impression of Tang Nian Nian even worse.

  Si Ling returned with a smile, her eyes fixed on the two in the center. What would this monster choose?

  Si Ling's expression remained unchanged, his calm and composed face gave people a feeling of not being able to meddle with him. "Nian Nian is with me."

  For a moment, the hall was filled with a sudden burst of noise, yet it seemed as if there was none. Ci Ling's words clearly announced Tang Nian Nian's status to everyone, his status in his heart, and also his status in the Ci Ling family.

  Everyone in the hall, regardless of which faction they belonged to, looked at Si Ling Gu Yun with disapproving eyes. As for Tang Nian Nian, she had obviously completely identified her as a beauty who brought disaster to the country and its people.

  "How can I reasonably stand here and undertake the task with the lonely goose?" The soft and pleasant voice of the woman echoed in the hall, causing everyone's eyes to focus on her.

  Tang Niannian was looking at Si Ling Huai Ren on the high platform.

  Huai Ren gazed up at her bright and clear eyes, for a moment he both wanted to laugh and felt embarrassed. He still remembered that it was this woman in front of him, because of his casual words, who brazenly ran into the Huai family's treasure house pharmacy and took away a pile of precious treasures. It was also this woman who made several imperial maids of the Huai family go blind and deaf, and until now they still haven't found an antidote.

  "Nian Nian's ambition is not small." Si Ling Huai Ren's mouth slightly curved, with a warm expression, but his eyes did not contain any warmth, and he smiled: "What you said can't be done, Nian Nian should listen?"

  Tang Nian pulled down Si Ling Gu's clothes and let him calm down. Looking at Si Ling Huai Ren nodding.

  Siling Huai Ren saw the interaction between the two of them, and a sneer arose in his heart. It seemed that this son of his had finally revealed a fatal weakness, actually being so obedient in front of a woman.

  "The rules of the Shi family, as long as you go to the Snake Cave, Crazy Man Valley, Ten Thousand Poison Pool, and Yin Evil Temple, and obtain the four commands: Snake Command, Crazy Command, Poison Command, and Yin Command, you can become a guest minister of the Shi family. Naturally, you can appear in this Qianwan Hall and follow Hong'er's task."

  "Snake Den, Crazy Man's Valley..." Tang Nian's eyes sparkled as she turned to look at Si Ling Gu Yun, suddenly enlightened. Weren't these four places mentioned by Zhu Miao Ti in his childhood experiences?

  "Good!"

  "No need to go," said Si Ling Guhong.

  Tang Nian looked at him and said, "I can get it."

  This was her first time wanting someone to believe in herself, wanting the Lone Goose to believe in herself. She could do it, really could.

  "Will be injured."

  Tang Nian's serious face suddenly broke into a smile, he wasn't doubting his own abilities, but was afraid of getting hurt! He shook his head and guaranteed solemnly: "I won't get hurt, I have medicine."

  Si Ling Gu Hong didn't say a word, but Tang Nian knew he had agreed, and his eyebrows curved into a happy smile. This person was truly believing in himself, and all along, there hadn't been any constraints, just protection.

  "Since Nian has made up his mind, he will enter the fourth practice tomorrow morning, and today's offense will not be pursued." Shi Ling Huai Ren's voice broke into the interaction between the two. With a serious expression, looking at Shi Ling Gu Yan calmly and unhurriedly said: "This time I called Gu Yan to discuss the matter of sending an envoy to the Great Cloud Sea."

  Cui Ling's eyes fell on Tang Nian's body, but she didn't respond.

  The people in the hall were obviously accustomed to this, and Xie Ling Huiyan stepped forward with a smile: "Two months from now, Yunhai's young master Gong Jinmo will have his birthday. The birthday banquet will be held on Yunhai's Tianyuan Island, and we will invite families from all sides. Our family wants you to represent us."

  "Got it." Ciling Guhong turned and left, just as quietly as he had arrived, yet no one could ignore him.

  No one stopped Si Ling Gui Yan. With a light smile, Si Ling Gui Yan reminded in a gentle tone: "So, little sister, if you want to go on a mission with your brother, you need to get the four orders within a month."

  Tang Nian looked through Ciling Gu's shoulder, watching Qianwan Hall slowly disappear into the distance, and pursed her lips.

  Back to the Northern Nameless Villa, it was already noon. Si Ling Gu Yun personally went to prepare lunch and then had a meal with Tang Nian Nian together. The two of them sat together in the bamboo forest pavilion, with Shu Lan and Zhu Miao Ti standing beside them.

  Tang Nian suddenly leaned into Si Ling Gu's arms, facing him directly and asked: "Has Gu ever received the Four Commands?"

  Although it was an inquiry, her expression was full of certainty.

  Si Ling Gu Hong nodded.

  "How long did the solitary wild goose take?"

  "The tenth day."

  Tang Niannian asked: "Has the solitary goose been bitten by a snake in its nest?"

  "Alright."

  "Also being pursued by Crazy Valley, secretly harmed by Wan Du Tang, and surrounded by Yin Sha Temple?"

  "Alright."

  "Are there any survivors among these people?"

  "I don't remember."

  "......Oh." Tang Nian's eyes drooped slightly, and her expression was somewhat disheartened.

  Cui Ling saw her disappointment and said, "You can check."

  Tang Nian shook her head. Even if he searched faster, it wouldn't be faster than her leaving early tomorrow morning. Since she didn't know, then taking revenge in another way was also possible.

  "Tell me the way to get the four commands, Lone Swan." Tang Nian didn't think she was stupid. Since Lone Swan had obtained the four commands, he must know the method of passing through. As long as she knew the method, it would be fine. As for the people who blocked her, Tang Nian was confident.

  "Good." Ciling Guhong smiled and then carefully explained it to her.

  Zhu Miaotiao's expression changed slightly as soon as she heard the four commands, and now she was even more confused. The mistress wants to go through the fourth trial to get the four commands? This is no small matter! How could the master agree to it? And why did he become like this after going out for a trip?