115 告彆 翻譯後保持如下：115 farewell

tered by Hua Tianxiang's remarks, Princess Lingyun says through gritted teeth, “But she drew out the Cloud-Gathering Sword! She must know how to wield it.""The Cloud-Gathering Sword belongs to King Di...115. Farewell

On the training ground of Prince Ding's residence, Ye Liye narrowed his eyes and focused on the white-robed woman across from him. Neither of them made a move first; staring at this calm yet sharp-eyed woman, Ye Liye was inwardly surprised despite keeping his composure. Now he could understand why Princess Lingyun, renowned for her archery skills last year, had lost to Prince Ding's consort who barely knew how to hold a bow. When masters clash, what is tested isn't just physical strength, speed, techniques, and inner power, but also the resolve to win and an overwhelming presence. Ye Liye wasn't sure of his opponent’s martial arts level, but her unflappable demeanor and the sharp aura emanating from her calm eyes were enough to place her among top-notch experts.

The atmosphere on the training ground gradually became tense. Frowning, Ye Liye drew a soft sword from his waist and said, "May Consort please."

Ye Li took a stand with hands behind her back, saying calmly, "Then may Prince begin."

Ye Liye couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. It seemed that this Prince Ding's consort was determined to have him go first. He had initially planned merely to chat with Ye Li, but now it seemed he wouldn’t be able to avoid the duel. Shrugging his shoulders in resignation, Ye Liye said with a smile, "Since such is the case, your humble servant shall not hesitate." Waving the sword through the air and creating a pattern of flowers, he began with a simple move and charged at Ye Li.

Ye Li frowned slightly. She swiftly sidestepped, and a glint of cold light flashed from her sleeve as she stabbed towards Ye Liye’s heart with a dagger sharp enough to pierce iron. In just a few moves, Ye Liye finally dispelled the casualness in his eyes. He now understood why Ye Li was so willing for him to go first—it wasn’t out of arrogant ignorance but because she truly had the strength to match her opponent. Within several exchanges, Ye Liye realized that if he continued with this unremarkable sword technique, it would be impossible to defeat this seemingly delicate and frail white-robed woman. Each move from Ye Li was sharp, agile, and harbored hidden danger. Unlike typical feminine moves which were graceful, she paid no mind to appearances, concerned only with effectiveness.

Ye Li’s initial attacks made Ye Liye feel oddly restrained for the first time in a long while.

Upon realizing her prowess, Ye Liye ceased holding back and his sword technique became more fierce. The people of Beirong were naturally bold and fierce, unsuitable for learning soft swords, but Ye Liye had mastered this weapon exceptionally well. From their sparring match with Mu Yang, Ye Li could see that he wasn't entirely passive; his hardline techniques were also formidable, a rare blend of hardness and flexibility.

On the training ground, both parties were evenly matched. Outside the grounds, Chief Blackguard was intently watching the duel, worry and pride evident in his deep eyes. The Prince Ding's residence seemed glorious but harbored hidden dangers, necessitating an intelligent and resolute consort. From appearances, Consort Ye proved to be sharp-witted and resilient, her martial arts skills ranking among the best—a surprising development that made Chief Blackguard thankful for their ancestors’ protection.

Before long, they had exchanged over a hundred moves. Seeing his opponent's calm expression with no sign of fatigue, Ye Liye sighed inwardly. It seemed this woman always brought him unexpected surprises. He initially thought Ye Li’s sharp techniques would eventually give way to physical exhaustion as she was still a woman and her inner strength wasn’t particularly profound. Yet after such prolonged sparring, not even the slightest weariness showed in her. She could continue indefinitely it seemed. Darkening his eyes, he swiftly struck a long arc with his sword before retreating backward. Ye Li’s gaze flickered; she halted without pursuing him.

Seeing her stop, Ye Liye breathed a sigh of relief internally. Without injuring or killing, the duel would be disadvantageous for either side.

"I didn’t expect Consort to have such agile skills," he said as he returned his sword to his waist. "Your humble servant is impressed."

Ye Li replied coolly, "If Prince finds it sufficient now, may we proceed to the front hall for tea We can then discuss matters properly."

Indifferent, Ye Liye nodded while Chief Blackguard came forward to invite him to the main hall.

Ye Li returned to her room to change clothes and then had another sharp exchange with Yelü Ye. This Northern Rong prince was nothing like the image of a typical Northern Rong person that people in Da Chu held in their minds; he actually seemed more like someone from Da Chu or Xi Ling. Cunning, perceptive, and unwilling to compromise on matters concerning his interests. The two of them debated back and forth using Ye Li’s prepared list of names for half a day before finally narrowing down the candidates for marriage alliance to Princess Rong Hua, Liu Yi (niece of Empress Liu), and Qingyi Princess (the youngest granddaughter of Duke Ji, an older brother of Emperor Mo Jinqi). But since Qingyi Princess was the only living granddaughter of Duke Lao, she was just thirteen this year. She had been included in the list simply to make it look better; there were no princesses or county princesses who could be presented with pride because Da Chu’s imperial family always had more boys than girls. Anyway, considering that Duke Lao and Qingyi Princess were still too young and sickly, the final candidate would most likely come from between Rong Hua Princess and Liu Yi.

The decision of the three candidates could only be made after Yelü Ye personally met them. Ye Li did not care about this; it was already a good thing that she had convinced Yelü Ye to see just these three people instead of all the eligible young ladies. If he were to visit every candidate in the capital, life for those noblemen and noblewomen would be over. She imagined that there would be many weddings after the Northern Rong team left.

After sending off Yelü Ye, someone came to report that Yao Ji requested an audience with her. As Yao Ji was not Yelü Ye, she could not enter the manor and wait for a report; instead, she had waited at the side gate for Wangfei’s order to see or not to see her. Hearing this, Ye Li was stunned as she had forgotten about Yao Ji in all the busyness these past days. She frowned slightly and said, “Let her in.”

Soon after, Yao Ji followed a servant girl into the room. Unlike her usual seductive attire, today she wore ordinary light green clothing that made her look less beautiful and more refined, like an average virtuous woman.

"Greetings to Wangfei," said Yao Ji as she bowed slightly.

Ye Li waved a hand and said, "No need for formalities. What is it"

Yao Ji looked at her and said in a low voice, “I never expected that you would still see me.” Ye Li smiled faintly and replied, “If you were really sure I wouldn’t see you, why would you come here” Though she did not know Yao Ji well, Ye Li could tell that the woman was very proud and would certainly not seek her out unless it was necessary. Yao Ji fell silent for a moment before smiling bitterly and saying, “Wangfei is right.” Looking at Yao Ji’s emaciated, pale face, Ye Li hesitated slightly before asking, "Are you well" With an indifferent smile, Yao Ji said, "What is there to be well or not I have come here today because I need Wangfei's help."

Ye Li nodded and said, “Speak freely. If there’s anything I can do for you, I will definitely take care of it.”

"I’m planning to close the Qingshan Brothel, but … It would not matter if only I were involved, but what about all those girls They are all unlucky people; if they are left alone, some might go to other pleasure houses, while others may end up in the streets. It is my fault that this happened. Therefore, I want to ask Wangfei whether Dingwang Manor would like to buy Qingshan Brothel at half price so that it can take care of some of its older employees," said Yao Ji.

Ye Li frowned slightly and said, “Qingshan Brothel is known as the best pleasure house in the capital. If you are willing to sell it, there will be many people who want to buy it. Why should you…”

Yao Ji’s smile was somewhat bitter when she looked at Ye Li and said, “Don’t you know what sort of scum runs pleasure houses Qingshan Brothel might end up in a terrible state if it falls into their hands. Furthermore … I hope that the news about Qingshan Brothel changing ownership will not be spread for at least six months.”

Ye Li frowned and immediately understood Yao Ji’s meaning, “What do you have planned”

Yao Ji lowered her head and unconsciously stroked her still flat stomach before smiling faintly and saying, "Let's go south for a look. The weather there is much more comfortable than the capital, isn’t it I’ve saved some money over these years, so even if I want to live in luxury forever, that’s possible.

Ye Li frowned slightly. She was not asking about money; even a dancer of Yuanyi's caliber wouldn't have to worry about money at all. However, besides the fact that things were unstable in the south, Yuanyi’s current health condition made it unsuitable for her to travel such long distances to Jiangnan. Rubbing her temples, Ye Li changed the topic and asked, "Feng San has already returned to the capital. Haven't you seen him yet"

Yuanyi smiled and said, "He came to see me yesterday morning, but he was very busy. So... My Lady, there's no need for him to know about my messy affairs."

Ye Li replied, "I thought you two had a good relationship."

Yuanyi smiled and said, "Feng San is my friend, the only true one... My Lady, you don't have to test me; Feng San doesn’t harbor any romantic feelings towards me. Of course, I genuinely regard him as a friend. We are just... kindred spirits in misfortune."

Ye Li softly apologized. She knew there was someone in Feng Zhirao’s heart, but she had never heard Feng San or anyone else mention this person. Perhaps Mo Xiuyao knew about it, but since it was a private matter of Feng San's, Mo Xiuyao wouldn't tell her and neither would she ask. Yuanyi shook her head with a smile and said generously, "I know My Lady is concerned about me, but there’s no need to tell Feng San about this. Although he seems indifferent towards everything, he detests evil the most. He originally intended to seek out Mu Shizi, but I've already informed him that we have settled our matters long ago. Therefore, Mu Yanghou's marriage with the Sun family is irrelevant to me."

"You want to keep the child" Ye Li asked as she frowned.

Yuanyi had spoken so much; if Ye Li still couldn't understand her meaning after all these years, then those years would have been wasted. It wasn't that she was heartless; it was just that in this era, even a common woman who bore a child out of wedlock would face difficulties and complications for the future welfare of her child.

Yuanyi looked at Ye Li with her beautiful face showing a hint of tenderness as she nodded. "Yes, this is my child. My Lady, please rest assured; since I have declared that my relationship with Mu Yanghou has ended, I will never use this child to糾纏him in the future. After leaving the capital...I don't plan on returning. I can live a life under an assumed name in some place where no one knows me."

Ye Li shook her head and said, "That's not what I meant. Have you considered how you will handle this situation after giving birth What about your future life Even if you raise the child alone with enough money to support them, once they grow up, who wouldn't need a clear family background for their daughters' marriages or sons' careers Yuanyi, society is not forgiving towards women."

In fact, what she said was still too distant. Closer to home, even a woman with Yuanyi's looks and talent would be unable to hide in a remote place, let alone survive as an independent beauty in bustling cities.

Yuanyi’s expression turned gloomy, her eyes brimming with sorrow and helplessness. She gently stroked her abdomen and gritted her teeth, "I know all of this, but...but this is my child..."

Ye Li was at a loss for words. Women in this era weren't like those from the previous world who could easily terminate pregnancies. Even Yuanyi, who lived among the courtesans and still cared about her child despite everything, would be even more emotional towards one borne by the man she loved deeply. Unfortunately, even such a woman had moments of irrationality.

After a brief silence, Yuanyi looked up at Ye Li and said, "My Lady, I understand what you’ve said; thank you for your concern. However...I've made my decision regarding the child. As for Qincheng Fang..."

Ye Li sighed softly and nodded, "Since you have made up your mind, there's no need to say more about Qincheng Fang. Take care of yourself. I'll have someone deliver the banknotes to you later."

Yuanyi expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, My Lady."

Ye Li gently shook her head and said, "Take care."

"Goodbye."

After seeing off Yao Yaoshi, Ye Li sat motionless in the flower hall even as Mo Xiu堯 entered without her noticing.

"Why are you so lost in thought, A Li" Mo Xiu堯 asked with a smile.

Ye Li shook her head and told him about buying Qingshan Lane. She didn't mention Yao Yaoshi's pregnancy though. Mo Xiu堯 naturally wouldn't care what happened to a courtesan. He nodded and smiled, "Qingshan Lane is indeed an excellent location. Feng San also frequently used it in the past for gathering information, but since it belonged to others, he had to consider his relationship with Yao Yaoshi. Buying it ourselves is okay, though… we can't put it under the Ding王府's name."

Ye Li nodded; she hadn't planned on using the Ding王府's name anyway. "I'll instruct Ming Qing to handle this later." Putting it under Chu Junwei's name wouldn't draw too much attention or suspicion. If anyone were to investigate, they would naturally find out that Chu Junwei owned several shops across various regions, with one of his most profitable ones located in Guangling City.

Such trivial matters didn't concern Mo Xiu堯, and he sat beside Ye Li, asking, "Did Ye Liye start a fight with you today"

Ye Li smiled faintly, "It was just some light sparring. But this Prince Yeli doesn't seem like a person from Northern Rong."

Mo Xiu堯 raised an eyebrow, "No matter whether it's in the Northern Rong royal family or the Chu royal family, scheming and intrigue are inevitable. That he could stand out among so many of the Northern Rong King’s sons indicates that his cunning and methods aren't ordinary. However… to act so boldly within the Ding王府, I underestimated him. Only question is: has he prepared for offending me"

Ye Li looked at Mo Xiu堯 in surprise, quickly understanding his thoughts but only smiled faintly without trying to dissuade him, "The candidates for the peace marriage are likely decided. It's either Princess Ronghua or Miss Liu; I think it’s more likely to be Princess Ronghua, though. There will still be a lot of commotion when it happens." In terms of status, Princess Ronghua is higher than Miss Liu, and in terms of looks, she’s also one of the most beautiful women in the capital. Moreover, given how powerful the Liu family currently is, they wouldn’t likely want to marry off their eldest daughter. After all, even if her daughter becomes the Crown Prince's consort, it will be far away from them with no real benefit to the Liu family. The Liu family probably needs more alliances with other influential families. And although Princess Ronghua is said to be a beloved daughter of Princess Zhao Ren, what does that matter Even Princess Zhao Ren couldn't choose her own marriage, let alone for her daughter.

Mo Xiu堯 calmly said, "Let them stir up trouble as they wish; you don’t need to worry about it. If necessary, pass the responsibility onto the Palace Resident. If you're annoyed, you can visit your Imperial Aunt or we could leave the capital for a few days."

Thinking of the elite forces she left in Heishan Valley, Ye Li couldn't help but smile and said, "Alright, I’ll be going out to take care of some matters in a few days."

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