(106) Brother Yun
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After the selection, Winter Exam finally ended. Zi Yingjun and Ye Zen are now refered to as elders for reaching the next realm. Ye Zen returned to Jin Clan and bid farewell to Zi Ming Yun as an act of gratitude for letting him learn here. Jin Xuan Meng and Jin Xuan Pei has been waiting for his return.
"Sir Pei, I didn't get any result. Though Zi Yingjun is a certified menace, he must not be underestimated. I lost to him in the finals of Winter Exam and he is already in the Foundation Building. Zi Clan will surely place importance to him. I suggest Sir Pei should hire another capable inspector. But even if this new inspector is capable, he or she will not even break a single nail of Zi Yingjun." Ye Zen reported with half a lie and half the truth. His senior sisters entrusted Zi Yingjun's safety to him. But looking at the situation now, he is no longer allowed to stay inside any clan in Da Long Mountain.
"It is fine." Jin Xuan Pei sighed. He still cant clear his sister's name. However, Hei Clan for some reason, no longer pursue the matter. Jin Xuan Meng who stood behind him took a glimpse at Ye Zen.
"I heard you were friends with Zi Yingjun." Jin Xuan Meng suddenly said. Her tone unsatisfied. She thought Ye Zen can prove Zi Yingjun is guilty but nothing happened. Even more than that, they became friends!
"I befriended him to learn his personality and earn his trust. But during the times we are hanging out, he never spoke of Hei Xue." he countered her secretly. Ye Zen now knew what sort of relationship Jin Xuan Meng and Zi Yingjun have. Jin Xuan Meng was forced to obey Zi Yingjun or she will die without a medicine from him. If Ye Zen was in her shoes, he will feel resentment against Zi Yingjun than blindly follow the one who poisoned him. Thus, he can guess Jin Xuan Meng wants to drag Zi Yingjun down.
In Zi Clan, Zi An Heng was welcomed to the mansion. Their group has been outside Zi Clan for more than a decade. They were on a confidential expedition and only few people know what they are trying to search.
"Hm. There are red wisteria here, huh. I thought you burnt them already." Zi An Heng grinned and stood in front of a wisteria tree that is starting to bloom. In the past, she and Zi Xian used to play underneath this tree. Zi Xian was just three back then and Zi An Heng left when she turned seven. "Good old days."
She sighed in melancholy. In those short four years, she met Zi Ming Yun. He let her in the mansion in order to teach Zi Xian rune formations. Zi Xian have a strong spirit in her, a good vessel for source energies. Its a shame she died twelve years later. Zi An Heng became remorseful and returned to Zi Clan even though she was seen as a poisonous woman. Before, she never thought of even taking a glimpse at Zi Xian's son. But when she heard his talent in making a rune formation, she hurriedly rushed back to bring him with her. After all, only the two of them know how difficult it is being treated as an outcast.
"I cant take this." Zi Qing He stood up from her seat. She cant stand sitting next to Zi Yingjun. Zi Qing He looked back to where Zi An Heng headed.
"You do know who they are, right?" Zi Yingjun asked which made her stop. "Elder Heng was once my uncle's woman. The two of them are alone and they have a lingering past. If I were you, I'd rather stay here."
"Heh. Luckily, Im not you." she scoffed and continued to find Zi An Heng. Zi Yingjun stared on her back and remained on the chair. He narrowed his eyes dangerously.
"It seems like Zi Clan is not simple." he presumed. First, the existence of Ye Huai. Second, Sovereign Hei is being hunted by Ye Empire. Third, Ye Zen's appearance. Fourth, the death of Zi Mingde. Lastly, Zi Qing He and Lieren. Who are they exactly?
"Heng, get to the point." Zi Ming Yun's tone was impatient. He didn't destroy the tree since it was where Zi Xian found the Xing Stone. There was still the small hole from the wood where she stuck a long thin stick before. That was when she discovered the other side of the tree was loose and she continued to push in the stick as a portion of the trunk fell off. Inside the tree is actually a transparent box where the Xing Stone lies. On the day after that, she found Ye Huai outside Zi Clan.
"Its about your nephew." Zi An Heng placed her hand on the tree. There was a noticeable carving from it. The character 'yun' was carved deeply from it. She recalled that fateful day she can no longer have back. "Im glad he shares the same eyes as Xiao Xian. Had he ever reminded you of her?"
Zi Ming Yun did not respond. In truth, he doesn't like seeing Zi Yingjun because he resembles his father more than Zi Xian. Zi Yingjun can be Ye Huai sometimes but if he acted innocent and obedient, he can be Zi Xian. However, Zi Yingjun rarely does that. He often looked stupid when he stood in front of Zi Ming Yun back in the past. But right now, Zi Yingjun looked at him as if he was the stupid one.
"For Xiao Xian, Im taking her son with me. I can watch over him since I know you surely bear grudge against your own nephew. Once we return, I will assure you he will remain on the righteous path." she lowered her hand and traced the written character. Zi An Heng turned to him with a deep gaze. "We will leave tomorrow."
"You could have told him instead of me." Zi Ming Yun snorted. He turned his head sideways and decided to leave. All of a sudden, slender arms wrapped around him and tightly grasped his robe.
"Yun, Brother Yun, Pei and I are done. Ever since that day..." Zi An Heng's voice carried a begging tone.
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