Jiang Yi pressed his palm against the wooden case containing the betrothal letter. After a moment of silence, he said softly:
"What I said that day was only that [Lesser Yang] would welcome Lady Mysterious Maiden. Please do not misunderstand, Miss Xiao Qiao."
Qiao Yu puffed out her cheeks and huffed:
"Of course I know. My sister is devoted to seeking the Dao. Why would she concern herself with romantic love? As for you, just behave yourself as her husband in this yang marriage and help her escape [Fengdu]-don't dream of making me call you 'brother-in-law'!"
Jiang Yi smiled. "I have never entertained such an impertinent thought."
Qiao Yu remained turned sideways and said glumly, "Then hurry up and write the betrothal letter. My sister is still waiting in the Central Palace of Mysterious Capital... Gui'er will take you over later."
Only then did Jiang Yi suddenly understand why Miss Xiao Qiao had made him stay for ten days and brought him Five Essences Treasure Liquid every day, telling him to take good care of himself. Perhaps these had all been ways of keeping him at the Palace of Gathering Elegance.
Jiang Yi lowered his eyes, his expression softening a little as he quietly watched the girl in green:
"Let the betrothal letter wait another day. After that 'sword duel' with you just now, Miss Xiao Qiao, I suddenly felt my Internal Organs stirring and Qi flowing poorly through my Hundred Bones. I fear my injuries may be showing signs of a relapse."
"That shouldn't be! I clearly saw how full of vitality you were during our duel..."
Qiao Yu hurriedly turned around. Only when she saw that Jiang Yi's complexion was perfectly normal did she realize:
"Oh, you! All you do is trick me!"
Jiang Yi said solemnly:
"To