My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion

Once the matter was settled, Min Ning felt as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She pretended to look at the sky and cupped her hands, saying, "In that case, I’ll be going now, I won’t stay longer."

Qin Qingluo raised an eyebrow, "No need for a farewell?"

Min Ning shook her head, her tone straightforward, "No need."

Children of Jianghu come and go like the wind, Qin Qingluo couldn’t help but admire her straightforward nature. She was decisive and didn’t go back on her words, which suited Qin Qingluo’s taste perfectly.

She didn’t insist further, only said, "As you wish."

She personally accompanied Min Ning, passing through corridors and courtyards, sending her out to the main gate of the Prince Mansion.

Outside, the morning light was just right, and there were already pedestrians on the streets.

Standing on the stone steps in front of the Prince Mansion, Qin Qingluo looked at Min Ning, who was in tough clothes and carried a long sword on her back, and said, "In haste, I have no farewell gifts, I only wish... take care."

By this time, a servant of the mansion had brought over a magnificent black horse, which had been prepared by Qin Qingluo long before. She took the reins from the servant and let him retreat from afar.

Min Ning saw and did not refuse, with a swift turn she mounted the horse gracefully and suavely, and said to Qin Qingluo, "Naturally."

She held the reins, steadied herself on the horseback, but her gaze involuntarily turned once more towards the depth of the Prince Mansion, where layers upon layers of buildings stood. She hesitated for a moment and eventually spoke, lowering her voice,

"The world will fall into chaos, storm arises. Prince... do not rush to have more offspring."

The words had an implied meaning, naturally referring to Chen Yi.

How could Qin Qingluo not understand the implication? She was first taken aback, then burst into hearty laughter, the laughter was carefree, with a hint of arrogance and understanding.

She looked up at Min Ning on horseback, the sunlight outlined her heroic and bright silhouette, and she said:

"Oh Min Yuechi, if I were male, I would be extremely fond of you, rather than Chen Yi."

Hearing this, Min Ning also laughed heartily on horseback, facing the sunlight, her brows relaxing, full of the briskness and openness of a daughter of Jianghu, she replied:

"Haha, even if the Prince were a man, I would not fancy you."

Qin Qingluo raised an eyebrow, quite interested, and asked, "Oh? Why?"

Min Ning gathered her smile, her gaze looking into the distance, her voice clear and determined, with not a hint of hesitation:

"Because the person I fancy is precisely... Chen Yi."

Once the words were out, she didn’t wait for Qin Qingluo to respond, squeezed the horse’s belly, and spurred the horse forward.

"Giddy up!"

The magnificent horse neighed, its four hooves soaring off the ground, quickly disappearing into the distance.

Qin Qingluo stood alone in front of the Prince Mansion, watching the direction in which she had disappeared, for a long time, her lips slowly curled into a complicated and indistinct smile, eventually morphing into a barely audible sigh.

Farewell to my confidant today.

.........

The refreshed Chen Yi had not thought that Min Ning had already left. When he heard from Zhu E that Min Ning had departed so directly, he wasn’t really surprised.

Min Ning was always like this, often leaving without saying goodbye, arriving swiftly, and leaving swiftly as well. She had never indulged in clinging sentiments or reluctance to part. Sometimes Chen Yi felt uneasy with this; he always preferred being inseparable with women, but still, he gradually accepted her nature.

Just having enlightened Yin Weiyin with a flash of insight, Chen Yi was calm at the moment, the figure of the red-clad female knight seemed to linger in his thoughts, not knowing when they would meet again.

"Ah... hmm."

While Chen Yi was pondering, Zhu E yawned after covering her mouth, he looked at her, and Zhu E shyly lowered her brows, softly said:

"Zhu E was tired last night..."

Chen Yi paused, remembering her Blood Covenant with Qin Qingluo, sharing each other’s senses, enjoying each other’s successes and suffering each other’s failures, thinking of this, he chuckled awkwardly.

Having the rare opportunity of a night with three girls, Chen Yi naturally indulged to the fullest, tireless, not to mention Qin Qingluo who had weathered countless storms, even Lin Wanxiao was out of shape last night, it was Chen Yi that carried the unconscious her back to the guest courtyard this morning, Zhu E being exhausted was truly understandable.

Thinking of this, he felt a bit soft in the heart and with a tinge of apology, he extended his hand, gently hugging Zhu E’s shoulders, bringing her closer.

Zhu E nestled against him, after last night’s events, the thorns in Qin Qingluo’s heart had somewhat eased, so at this moment, as the Princess, she could finally, openly, walk toward her man.

Chen Yi bowed his head, kissed her smooth forehead.

Zhu E was slightly stunned by his sudden gentle gesture, then warmth filled her eyes, she obediently nestled against him, her cheek gently rubbed against his chest, she didn’t say much, but just enjoyed this moment of tranquility and tenderness.

At this moment, a slightly steady sound of footsteps approached.

The two looked up, seeing Qin Qingluo walking in from outside. She had changed out of the outer robe she wore during the farewell, now dressed in a simple dark-colored regular attire, her tall figure paused at the door, her gaze fell on Chen Yi and Zhu E who were nestled together.

Zhu E came back to her senses, slightly embarrassed, about to disentangle, but was held by Chen Yi’s hand, he hugged her tightly.

Chen Yi looked at Qin Qingluo, his eyes filled with inquiry and a trace of subtle anticipation.

Qin Qingluo did not look at him, her gaze level forward, but her body leaned slowly towards Chen Yi.

Chen Yi’s breath involuntarily quickened for a moment.

Bam!

Suddenly, Qin Qingluo raised her hand, used some subtle force, bent her fingers, and flicked Chen Yi’s forehead mildly yet firmly.

A muffled sound.

Chen Yi, caught off guard, was pushed back a few steps before steadying himself, he covered his slightly reddened forehead, looking at Qin Qingluo in astonishment.

The Princess narrowed her serpentine eyes, carrying an undeniable authority, warned:

"Chen Yi, do not be too presumptuous."

Her tone was calm, but it carried an inherent dignity, as if reminding him, despite last night and this morning’s closeness, she was still the master of this Annan Prince Mansion, the Vassal King who governed the Southern Border.

Zhu E, seeing this, was first startled, then a trace of realization flashed through her eyes, instead of stepping forward, she quietly retreated a few steps, slightly lowering her gaze, showing respect to Qin Qingluo.

Qin Qingluo no longer looked at Chen Yi, instead turned to face Zhu E, her tone returning to its usual steadiness, and began to instruct: "Aunt Zhu, the marriage ceremony is completed, and the follow-up affairs require your attention. The gifts sent from various families, register and store them as usual, once you draft the return gifts list, let me review it, especially for the Imperial Family, the return gifts need careful consideration, showing the dignity of our Mansion, but not too ostentatious..."

She instructed meticulously, as if the earlier small episode had never occurred.

Chen Yi listening at the side, couldn’t help but feel a bit puzzled: these internal affairs of the Prince Mansion and social interactions were always managed by Aunt Zhu, Qin Qingluo had never concerned herself with the details, why did she specifically come to instruct today? And at such a moment...

However, he thought again, last night Qin Qingluo made such a huge concession and sacrifice, consenting and even facilitating such an absurd situation, having some unusual feelings at the moment was also normal.

He felt like he was getting a huge bargain, so at the moment, he dared not make a fuss after gaining the advantage, or question anything, just silently stood by.

Once Qin Qingluo finished her instructions, Zhu E respectfully agreed, "Zhu E understands, Prince, rest assured."

Only then did Qin Qingluo slightly nod, her gaze finally swept over Chen Yi again, she didn’t say much, just sidelong, with a slight warning, glanced at him, then turned and left with a statement:

"I’ll go and see Yue’er."

With that, she strode away steadily, her tall figure soon disappearing at the corner of the hallway.

Chen Yi scratched his head, somewhat clueless. He turned to look at Zhu E and asked, "Are you going to get busy now?"

Zhu E nodded, her tone docile, "The Prince’s instructions, I dare not disobey."

Chen Yi hesitated but still asked the doubt in his heart, "These matters are usually handled by you, Qingluo... why did she specifically come to instruct today?"

Hearing this, Zhu E was first slightly startled, then as if she thought of something, couldn’t help but chuckle softly, covering her mouth.

She looked up at Chen Yi, her eyes smiling, whispering:

"My lord, you don’t know?

The Prince... can get jealous too."