Lu Changfeng did not immediately hurry back to Jade Splendor Mount Hua. Only after Lady Zhu Xiang reported that Ji Xian had activated the mountain-protecting formation, which shredded every bird while it was still a hundred zhang from Jade Splendor Hall, did he feel somewhat reassured.
He stayed in Brocade Screen Valley for two more days.
Bai Qianqian had spent these past few days on tenterhooks. He ought to show where he stood and set her mind at ease.
He offered neither sweet words nor solemn vows.
He simply did what he should, just as he had back in the little house in the mountain hollow.
Bai Qianqian's hurt and resentment slowly faded.
On the third morning, she made breakfast for him herself. Though her tongue remained unforgiving-"Go on, then. She's bound to have a heap of messes waiting for you"-her nine tails swayed gently behind her, their tips curling around his wrist, unwilling to let go.
Throughout those two days, Ji Xian sent no one to disturb them.
She was, after all, a sovereign of extraordinary intelligence, and understood one principle perfectly: if she wanted to keep Lu Changfeng's heart, she must never make trouble for Bai Qianqian, much less rush him. Forcing the issue while he felt guilty toward Bai Qianqian would only breed aversion in him.
And with a man like him, once that feeling arose, she would have no hope of drawing closer for the rest of her life.
This man was intelligent, gentle, and measured in his conduct, but in certain matters, he could be utterly resolute!
Just as she had expected, two days later, Lu Changfeng returned to Jade Splendor Mount Hua of his own accord, honoring their agreement. Reassured, Ji Xian took it all in and committed it to heart.
Jade Splendor Mount