Chapter Thirty-Nine: Guan Qinghan

  The torrential rain finally subsided a bit, but the rain was still very dense; Jun walked at a steady pace, and everyone who saw him from the door and window couldn't help but be amazed, asking each other: What on earth is this young master up to now? However, compared to his usual troublemaking frenzy, his current behavior was somewhat acceptable, though still a bit abnormal: what's the point of going out in such heavy rain?

  As I walked into the garden, a mournful sound of a Xiao flute suddenly pierced through the rain curtain and wafted over; the flute sound was filled with lingering sorrow that could not be dispersed. Just listening to this sound, one can imagine the deep sadness and resentment in the heart of the person playing the Xiao.

  But at this moment, Jun Xie's words sounded just right, coinciding with his mood, and he couldn't help but follow the sound.

  In the pavilion in the center of the garden, a woman dressed in white clothes sat alone on a stone bench with her back to Jun Xie. Her shoulders were as slender as a knife cut, her hair was like dark clouds piled high, and her waist was so thin that it seemed to be grasped in one hand. Just looking at her back, she already felt that this woman was so cold and out of the world. But in this bleak autumn rain, accompanied by the desolate and elegant sound of the Xiao, it made the woman seem even more lonely and desolate.

  You quietly stand outside the pavilion in the rain, slightly closing your eyes, listening to this ethereal and elegant Xiao sound, as if you've once again heard the favorite tune from your past life's "Dream of Red Mansions", a melody "Frivolous Sorrow", equally mournful, equally sorrowful...

  You are drunk with emotions, such wind and rain, such autumn, for whom is the resentment and bitterness? At this moment, you suddenly feel that the mood of the woman in front of you is: as lonely and desolate as yourself! However, compared to yourself, there is even more confusion and helplessness.

  Autumn rain falls endlessly, boundless and infinite. In this mournful zither melody, even the wind seems to be sobbing...

  The sound of the flute gradually sank, like a thin thread swaying in the wind, until it was no longer audible. The woman in white sat still, gently putting down the jade flute in her hand, and let out a faint sigh. The sigh was drowned out by the sound of the wind and rain, making it seem so powerless.

  Your heart is moved by evil intentions, and you can't help but let out a soft sigh.

  Although her voice was soft, the woman was greatly startled, and she suddenly turned around, her beautiful eyes staring at Jun Xie, a look of surprise on her face, which soon changed to a hint of disgust and contempt: "It's you."

  "The zither's sound is not bad, it's beautiful." Jun Xie smiled slightly and walked into the pavilion with a leisurely pace, the rainwater on his body instantly wetting a large area of the ground. "Elder sister, why do you have such elegant mood today?"

  This woman has a cold and elegant face, with beautiful eyebrows and eyes, and a slender figure. However, she naturally exudes an aura of quiet elegance and nobility. She is the elder sister-in-law of Jun Mo Xie, and also the wife of Jun Mo You, Guan Qing Han. She is the daughter of the renowned Guan family, and also a famous talented woman in Tian Xiang Country.

  It's not quite right to call her his wife, as the two had been betrothed since childhood. Three years ago, when Jun Mo Yu was 22 and Guan Qing Han was 18, their families were preparing for their wedding, but then they encountered the war with the Divine Empire. Jun Mo Yu was ordered to join the army, along with his younger brother Jun Mo Xiu as vanguard. The two families agreed that once Jun Mo Yu returned victorious, they would get married and fulfill this promise of marriage.

  Before going to war, the betrothal gifts and wedding arrangements had already been completed, so Guan Qinghan could be said to have already become a member of the Jun family. All that was left was for Jun Mo to return, and they would get married. The wedding date had even been set, but no one expected that Jun Mo would not come back, leaving his bones on the battlefield, causing this pair of childhood sweethearts to be separated by life and death, with a lingering resentment that would last an eternity.

  Pitifully, his bones lie by a river with no fixed abode, yet in dreams he is still a man of the inner chambers.

  Bad news came, Guan Qinghan fainted on the spot. After that, he didn't care about his family's dissuasion and resolutely moved into Jun's house, taking on the identity of Jun's eldest grandson who had not passed away, to take care of the old man. Old Master Jun had proposed many times that it was unnecessary to do so, after all, they hadn't formally gotten married, and with Guan Qinghan's family background and looks being one in ten thousand, why worry about not having a good marriage? He even proposed to have Jun's family owe him the divorce papers and separation papers, giving Guan Qinghan his freedom back.

  Guan Qinghan insisted on not agreeing, and the elderly couples from both families were afraid that she might suddenly change her mind and something unexpected would happen again. They could only tacitly agree to let things be for the time being. They would wait until she came around and changed her mind before sending her back to the Guan family.

  Your family, from your elderly father to the servants, all respect this young lady and none of them show any neglect. If there's one person in your household who displeases Guan Qinghan, it would be only your younger brother, Jun Moxie!

  After the beautiful and elegant sister-in-law moved in, Jun Mo Xie became somewhat unscrupulous, with frivolous words and actions that made Guan Qing Han extremely disgusted. Unable to bear it any longer, she had also taken action to severely discipline him. This Miss Guan was not only a talented woman but also highly skilled in martial arts, having already reached the ninth level of the top-grade realm, although still short of the silver boundary. Dealing with Jun Mo Xie would naturally be effortless!

  However, this rogue still had a mind for romance and knew that his beautiful sister-in-law would not take drastic measures against him. He repeatedly sneaked glances at her, but Qing Han was at a loss as to what to do, so she could only stay in her room for an extended period of time. Today, seeing the heavy rain stirred up the sorrow in her heart, and suddenly feeling melancholic, she came to the pavilion to play the flute to express her emotions. Unexpectedly, this scoundrel still dared to come out in the rain!

  You're really blind to the truth, don't you know that my Nine-Tribulation Golden Core cultivation is far superior to yours? Wanting to teach you a lesson would be as easy as lifting a hand, but I choose not to, only because I don't want to disturb the upper and lower levels of the mansion, nor do I want to hurt the old man's feelings again. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?!

  "Oh, just messing around, blowing a few notes, I suppose Third Young Master is also an expert in this field." Upon hearing Jun Xie's words, Guan Qing Han felt even more disgusted. You, with your pampered upbringing, what do you know about the beauty of the sheng? You're just using this as an excuse to hit on me. She gazed at him coldly, wanting to see what new tricks he had up his sleeve today, and her response was laced with subtle barbs."

  With Jun Mo Xie's intelligence, how could he not understand? However, he also admired the woman in front of him and understood why others looked down on him before. He had some respect for Guan Qing Han's deep and persistent emotions.

  "The sound of the flute is the voice of the heart, what's past is past, it's better for you to let go and be at ease. Everything will pass." Jun Ye hesitated for a moment before advising.

  Guan Qinghan hummed softly in her nose, her pretty face frosty, and turned away, ignoring him.

  You're so boring, with your personality, you ignore me, I'll just ignore you even more! What's wrong with being a beauty? Can beauties just give people attitude whenever they want? He forced a smile and said: "I was rude earlier, disturbing Big Sister, I'll take my leave." As he spoke, he smiled slightly, turned around and left without hesitation. You ignoring me is perfect! I'm going back to sleep.

  Guan Qinghan's performance was unexpectedly outstanding.

  I thought this kid would again pester me, with a thick face trying to get close, but I never expected that this time he actually said two human words and didn't bother me, turned around and left, not even caring about the heavy rain outside.

  Watching your back in the rain, Guan Qinghan opened his mouth but hesitated to speak; however, with a flash of beautiful eyes, he suddenly discovered that today's little uncle was indeed very different from before.

  This kid used to have a mischievous grin on his face, and his eyes were not honest at all, darting around everywhere. When he saw me, he would often drool with his mouth hanging open; but thinking back to his expression and movements just now, there was no hint of frivolity, surprisingly very solemn, very... steady.

  Moreover, his eyes never glanced at himself in a disorderly manner. Also, looking at the back of him leaving, his figure was straight, and walking in the rain actually looked very calm and composed...

  Has it really changed? Gu Qinghan sneered coldly in his heart, thinking that it must be because the usual tricks didn't work, and now he's put on a "gentleman" face to get close to himself?! Hmph, Jun Mo Xie, how could I fall for your trick? Even if you change a thousand faces, in my heart, you'll always be that despicable and shameless good-for-nothing, there won't be any change at all!

  You ran over here in the heavy rain just to tell me these two sentences? Who would believe you! The more you do this, the more it shows that you have a guilty conscience! Are you an honest person? Would anyone believe what you say?!

  Guan Qinghan's pretty face instantly turned icy cold!

  But this kid today saw me with an expression in his eyes that didn't have even a hint of surprise... Hmph!