Pet Ancient Husband

Chapter 16: The Mirror Flower Valley

"What? Not going to look for Yan Yan?"

"Of course I'm going to find her. But there's nothing here. Where could Yan Yan be?" I looked around in confusion at the place he had brought me to. It was just an empty valley.

"Foolish Ruo'er, of course it's not here. This is the Mirror Flower Valley. There's a barrier outside the valley, and ordinary people can't see it."

"Mirror Flower Valley? Why would Yan Yan be here? And how do you know about it?"

"The Mirror Flower Valley is a mysterious sect that has recently risen in the martial world. No one knows the purpose of its existence; it's just very mysterious."

"Such a mysterious place—why would Yan Yan come here?" I looked at Yan, raising an eyebrow in confusion. "And how do you know she came here?"

Yan pulled me into his arms, kissed the corner of my eye, and said with a light laugh, "As soon as we entered the Tingyu Pavilion, I instructed my servants to follow anyone who left and report back to me."

Seeing Yan's smug expression, I pouted and muttered, "Cunning and sly."

Ha~ Yan's deep laughter echoed through the air. I pinched his waist, and he winced in pain. I laughed and ran away. "Serves you right for scheming against me!"

In one graceful leap, he was standing in front of me, holding my hand. Yan smiled and said, "Let's go. I'll take you to find Yan Yan."

I dramatically pinched my nose and sighed loudly, "Ah! Where did this jealousy come from?"

"You!" He lightly kissed my forehead, then reluctantly took my hand and led me towards the open space ahead. "Ruo'er, be careful and follow closely."

Seeing Yan's serious expression, I sobered up and followed his steps attentively. I was so focused on my footing that I didn't notice when the desolate scenery around us transformed into a sea of beautiful flowers. It wasn't until Yan stopped that I looked up in a daze. "Wow~! Is this heaven? It's so beautiful!" I exclaimed, releasing Yan's hand and running into the flowers. This was the most beautiful place I had ever seen.

He walked over, pulled me out of the flower patch, and held me close, whispering in my ear, "In my eyes, the most beautiful scenery is you."

His words moved me deeply. I looked up at him with tearful eyes and said sincerely, "Yan, thank you for loving me." I pressed my face against his chest and whispered, feeling a sigh of contentment. The environment really does change a person, doesn't it? Since coming to the ancient times, I seemed to have become more sentimental.

He cupped my face in his hands, "No! I'm the one who should be thanking you. Thank you for allowing me to love you. Let's go find him. Ruo'er, remember, if anything unexpected happens, stay close to me." Yan wrapped his arm around my waist and carefully led the way forward.

I opened my eyes wide and looked around curiously. Although I found his tension a bit amusing, I knew he was right. I obediently followed behind him, but my eyes were busy taking in everything. If I couldn't live here, I might as well enjoy the view to the fullest.

Suddenly, a large group of people dressed in blue clothes rushed out in front of us, drew their swords, and surrounded us. I felt like laughing. I didn't expect that coming to the ancient times, I would actually experience the taste of the martial world. However, being pointed at by swords didn't feel very good.

Yan tensely shielded me behind him, his eyes sharp and alert as he watched the blue-clothed people. So cool, I couldn't help but admire him. He was truly the man I, Ruo'er, had chosen.

"Uh~! Gentlemen, heroes, we just came in to find someone. There's no need to be so nervous, right? Accidents happen with swords. It's not good if you hurt yourselves. Heh~"

I glanced at Yan, who rolled his eyes in exasperation, while the blue-clothed people exchanged glances and returned to their original positions. "Did I say something wrong?" I tugged lightly on Yan's sleeve and whispered.

Yan looked down at me with a fond smile, "You! Speaking up was the mistake."

I pouted in a** manner, "You're looking down on me!"

Before I could continue, one of the blue-clothed people stepped forward and said, "The Mirror Flower Valley is a private place. There is no one here you are looking for. You two should leave."

"There is! There is! We saw him come in. His name is Fire Yan Yan. Could you please call him out for us?" I ran over and held the speaker's hand.

The blue-clothed person uncomfortably pulled their hand back, "Miss, there is no one here you are looking for. You should leave." At this moment, Yan also walked over and pulled me away, probably worried that the blue-clothed person might harm me. But I could tell they didn't seem to want to hurt me.

A flash of inspiration struck me. I took a step back and shouted towards the blue-clothed people, "Fire Yan Yan, I know you're here. I've come to find you. But if you don't come out by the time I count to three, I'll leave and never protect you again. I really mean it!" The blue-clothed people exchanged puzzled glances, their shoulders suspiciously trembling up and down.

I glanced at the blue-clothed people who seemed to be struggling to hold back their laughter and said nonchalantly, "If you want to laugh, just laugh. I won't be responsible if you hurt yourselves from holding it in."

Ha~ A burst of thunderous laughter erupted. Hmph! Such a show of restraint. If you want to laugh, just laugh.

Suddenly, the laughter stopped abruptly. I looked up in confusion and saw Yan Yan's handsome figure walking through the parting blue-clothed people. Now dressed in men's clothes, he had a touch of masculinity on his beautiful face, a beauty entirely different from when he wore women's clothes. My heart began to race uncontrollably. So handsome!

Suddenly, all the blue-clothed people knelt down in unison, "Blue Banner Hall pays respects to the Valley Lord."

Valley Lord? Yan Yan is the lord of the Mirror Flower Valley? I stood there, my smile frozen on my lips. I realized how little I knew about him.

Ignoring the kneeling blue-clothed people, Yan Yan's sharp eyes stared straight at me as he walked towards me. "Did you come to find me? Do you care about me? Do you still want to protect me?"

Without a moment's hesitation, I nodded firmly. Once I made up my mind, I wouldn't easily change it. I uncomfortably glanced at the large group of kneeling blue-clothed people. I hadn't yet cultivated the ability to discuss my feelings so openly in front of so many people.

Sensing my thoughts, Yan Yan coldly waved his hand, "All of you, leave!" The group of men disappeared from my sight, and I couldn't help but click my tongue in admiration. So efficient!

"Now you can answer my question," he said.

I looked up at him and smiled, "I care, which is why I came. Do you still want me to protect you? Yan~" I gazed into his eyes with deep affection and softly called his name.

He looked at me excitedly, reached out, and grasped my shoulders, uncertainly saying, "What did you call me? Say it again."

Pain~ But I didn't wince. I smiled and gently touched his handsome face. What a heart-wrenching, silly man! "Yan!"

He pulled me into his arms forcefully. Ouch! My poor waist! Suddenly, I felt his hands trembling. Was it from emotion? I reached out and hugged him back, whispering softly in his ear, "Do you allow me to protect you? Even if I'm not the only one you protect?"

I felt him nod against my shoulder. I broke free from his embrace and cupped his face. "Are you sure? Even if you're not the only one in my heart, you don't mind?"

He looked at me and nodded with a smile, "I mind, it hurts so much it feels like my heart is breaking. But if I give you up, I'll lose myself completely. Compared to that, it's better to let it hurt, at least I can still feel it beating."

My eyes welled up with tears, feeling the warmth of the tears sliding down my cheeks. For Yan and for Yan Si, two such proud men chose to step back in love, so tolerant of my capriciousness. "My heart is big enough to hold many things. But whatever is in my heart is my favorite, and I'm willing to protect it with my life. Do you believe that?"

He nodded, glanced past me at Yan Si standing behind me, and seemed less concerned. Bringing his gaze back to me, he asked, "Is he also someone you want to protect?"

"Yes!" Although a bit embarrassed, I still