Chapter 41 - 39: Lin Wanyue, That’s One Thousand Taels

Yun Ran was taken into an abandoned side hall by the person behind her, hiding behind the window. The poisoned silver needle was already pinched between her fingertips, yet Yun Ran didn’t make a move. Only because when she was pulled into that person’s embrace, she ended up sitting on his leg. Yes, sitting. Moreover, she smelled a familiar scent from that person, a faint aroma of pine and bamboo mixed with the cold scent of wind and snow. It was Nangong Mo. Yun Ran heard footsteps outside, likely from the person in the room chasing after her. Through the slightly damaged window paper, she saw a figure in black standing there under the corridor, then breaking into a run, moving vigorously, stepping on the withered vines which creaked noisily. Yun Ran also saw the man who came out of the room chase a few steps, but then stopped, quickly turning back into the house. She glimpsed only his back and profile, a tall and slightly slim middle-aged man, dressed in fine clothes, either rich or noble. Yun Ran patiently waited for a while but didn’t see him or the woman from the house come out. She tilted her ears, trying hard to catch the movements over there. The result was hearing... "Be careful, curiosity killed this little wild cat." The man’s voice was low and deep, coldly captivating and mesmerizing. Yun Ran extended her arms, grabbed the hand covering her mouth, pulled it downward, then bowed her head and bit strongly. "Are you a dog?" Yun Ran continued biting, refusing to let go. Though it was a false alarm, his sudden appearance and move genuinely scared her, thinking she had encountered some perverted rogue... The light outside filtered through the broken window paper, flickering, casting a dreamy shadow. The girl’s skin was as white as snow, her neck slender and long, exuding endless allure amidst the fragmented flowing light. Nangong Mo looked down at the girl in front of him, his thin lips moved slightly, saying, "Lin Wanyue, one thousand taels." Yun Ran: "..." Is this dog paw made of gold? A bite costs so much?! "Sir, weren’t you feeding fish in the pavilion? Why are you here?" Yun Ran turned around, looking down at him from above, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, her face inquisitive. The royal palace was so large, and he just happened to be here, appearing just when she was discovered, and precisely grabbing her to bring her into the room. Is he really a blind man? In contemplation, Yun Ran already leaned slightly in front of him, staring unblinkingly into his eyes, and waved her right hand in front of them. His gaze did not change at all, completely unbothered by her finger’s provocation. His eyes were like a boundless sea, like a deep, bottomless pool, staring for a long time, it felt as if the soul would be sucked in. Yet, beneath those eyes was a void and emptiness, ethereal without focus. Can he see or not? Yun Ran’s pretty little face scrunched up, leaning her head forward a bit more, suddenly blowing air onto his eyes. He didn’t blink?! Eyes really blind and unfeeling? She didn’t notice Nangong Mo’s hand at his side suddenly clench tightly, his body slightly stiffen. This little demon! Almost exposed a flaw just now! Yun Ran was still puzzled, wondering if she should blow again to test? Just as she was about to act, she heard the man’s cold and ghostly voice. "Lin Wanyue, are you trying to kiss me?" "???" Yun Ran froze, suddenly standing upright, grinding her teeth angrily. "What nonsense are you talking about? Who, who wants to kiss you? Narcissist! Shameless!" He chuckled lightly, his expression looking at her as if seeing an idiot. "Sir is merely blind, not devoid of all senses." Yun Ran: "..." How careless... "Xu Yin cannot see, but Sir’s hearing, smell, taste, and senses far surpass ordinary people." [Hum~ just say you’re not human then~] "Lin Wanyue, you were practically on my face just now." Yun Ran: "..." Is it really that exaggerated... How does his depiction make her seem like some desperate, hungry ghost? Yun Ran reached out to pinch her stiff face, decisively changing the topic. "Sir, why are you here? Don’t say you’re here purposely to eavesdrop?"