A Clash of Gods - Chapter 182

Chapter 182 The Beauty even Outshines the Jade
Yang Ning shook his head and sighed, looking disappointed, and then he sat down. This time Gu Qinghan just glanced at the chair with nothing said.

“You didn’t want Zhuo Xian’er to fall into the hands of those guys, and certainly I too, couldn’t bear to see that. Luckily Yuan Rong’s friends were righteous and nosed out.” Yang Ning continued, “But you know Dou Lianzhong is no good. I wanted to leave, but they said they were afraid Dou Lianzhong would be unconvinced and continue to cause trouble if I left like that.”

“So… So you stayed over there?” Gu Qinghan frowned.

Yang Ning forced a smile, “It’s not like I didn’t know you were waiting for me to come back home. You must be worried that I didn’t return overnight. But… Alas, if I left like that, I would have to be held accountable if something really happened there.” After a pause, he then said, “So I thought about it and stayed there. Dou Lianzhong had some scruples of me after all. Naturally he wouldn’t dare to easily cause trouble with my presence there.”

Gu Qinghan rolled her beautiful eyes and asked, “Is that really so?”

“You can go ask Duan Canghai.” Yang Ning said solemnly, “Third Auntie, I promise to heaven that I definitely didn’t do anything else, and I didn’t even touch Zhuo Xian’er’s hand.”

Gu Qinghan was blushed and spat, “Why would I care about you? You can do whatever you like.” After thinking for a while, she said, “You’re not afraid Dou Lianzhong would still make trouble after you come back?”

“I can’t guard her for a lifetime. The only one who can make me do that is you. Being concerned for a while is all I can do for others.” Yang Ning deliberately made a long sigh, “But I stayed over there most of the night. Dou Lianzhong shouldn’t completely turn against me even if he saw that. I still have his debt. I won’t spare him if he has to really mess up.”

Gu Qinghan’s face relaxed, not as cold as before. She rolled her eyes at Yang Ning, saying, “I didn’t say I need your protection for life, take care of yourself.” But a trace of joy flashed deep in her eyes. There was no smile on her face though. She said softly, “Be a good guy all the way to the end. Take time to go there. I’m not someone unreasonable. I heard those girls in the Qinhuai River actually were born poorly. They don’t want their life to be like this either. If you won’t go, I’m afraid some people would have malicious intentions.”

She had seen Dou Lianzhong and knew what kind of person he was. That guy was a big bastard. Gu Qinghan was extremely disgusted with that kind of person.

“Third Auntie, actually I didn’t just stay in Qinhuai River last night, I was ready to come back at midnight, but…” Since Gu Qinghan regained a better mood, Yang Ning just honestly confessed what happened after that. Secrets can’t be forever kept. Who knew if Gu Qinghan would find out about him being taken away by the Mansion of the Divine Marquis? It’d definitely make a stir if she did.

Gu Qinghan got scared and said, “How could this happen? Ning, are you all right?” She got up and carefully checked Yang Ning around and relaxed after making sure Yang Ning was all safe and sound. She said with slight anger, “Duan Canghai was supposed to escort you. How dare he left you alone? I have to teach him a good lesson.”

“Third Auntie, as I mentioned, it was because he misidentified the person and wanted to avenge my father, so he really can’t be blamed.” Yang Ning frowned and said, “But that vampire hasn’t yet been arrested and is still in the capital. It’s really a big scourge.”

Gu Qinghan worried, “Ning, you should avoid going out at night until the murderer is caught. Even if you really have to go out at night, you should bring more guards around.” She then frowned again, “How can the people from the Mansion of the Divine Marquis so indiscriminate of justice? It’s said the Ximen Divine Marquis is extremely strict in discipline. I can’t believe his men still made such a big mistake.”

Seeing Gu Qinghan turn back to the caring Third Auntie, Yang Ning was relieved, thinking that since he had made up all these to coax Gu Qinghan, he would have to find Duan Canghai in time for collusion.

“If you want something to eat, go find someone yourself, this is my room, you… you just barged in, it’ll be no good if others find out.” Gu Qinghan glanced at Yang Ning. Her lips were rosy and pink. “Get out, don’t stay here anymore, and I won’t be nice to you if you do this again.”

Yang Ning was actually aware that this was her boudoir after all, and he had been staying here. It was always bad for her reputation even if he didn’t do anything.

He smiled faintly and said, “Third Auntie, I have something for you.”

“For me?” Gu Qinghan was a little surprised, “Why did it suddenly occur to you to give me something?” She finally revealed a smile, “It’s not like I’m low on anything. It’s all good as long as you are safe and sound.”

Yang Ning turned his wrist and a bracelet already lied on his palm magically. It was the jade bracelet, virid and crystal.

Gu Qinghan came from a wealthy family after all. She was a little surprised only after a glance, “This is a Xiuyan jade bracelet?”

“Third Auntie knows a lot. You have my admiration.” Yang Ning laughed, “Han Shou said this is the finest and rare Xiuyan jade. The carvings on it are also quite finely made.”

Gu Qinghan took the Xiuyan jade bracelet, looked at it carefully, and nodded, “This is indeed the finest Xiuyan jade, and it is rare to see such a fine Xiuyan jade. The carvings on it are not from ordinary craftsmen either.” But she handed it back, shaking her his head, “I don’t want it.”

Yang Ning said stunned, “Why?”

“I just don’t want it, there is no reason.” Gu Qinghan asked, “Where did you get this Xiuyan jade bracelet?”

Yang Ning didn’t mean to conceal it and told the truth. Gu Qinghan immediately frowned with her tone slightly getting cold, “In that case, you received bribes from those people? Don’t you know when the old marquis and your father were alive, they never took bribes from people and were clean and honest? If they had taken bribes, our Mansion of the Marquis of Honor would have been stuffed with a pile of gold and silver.” Sending her hand forward a little closer, she looked at the jade bracelet and said, “I don’t want this kind of thing.”

“Bribery?” Yang Ning laughed, “Third Auntie, please tell me, what does bribery mean?”

Gu Qinghan was stunned. Yang Ning sighed, “In my opinion, if someone begs you for something, sends gold, silver, treasures, or even beauties, paintings and calligraphy to you to achieve his purpose, it’s called a bribe. But these things were brought to me as a token of gratitude because I helped them last night with the crisis. Third Auntie, I’m not going to lie to you, those guys are very righteous. I get along well with them and consider them my friends. This is courtesy between friends. You can’t assert this can’t work, right? If I don’t make some friends, how can I do my business in the future?”

Although Gu Qinghan had a feeling Yang Ning was auguring his case, she knew what Yang Ning said was somewhat reasonable, and sighed lightly, “Ning, you’ve inherited the title of Marquis of Honor. No matter what, do not ruin the reputation built by two generations of Marquis of Honor.”

“Third Auntie, I’m clear of this,” Yang Ning said, “Don’t worry, I won’t take anything I shouldn’t take, but what I should have, I won’t give up. I’ve already accepted this Xiuyan jade bracelet. Then it’s mine. Third Auntie, to be honest, this Xiuyan jade bracelet is as exquisite and warm as you, the first time I saw it, I knew no one else can match it but you.”

Gu Qinghan rolled her beautiful eyes and asked, “And what do you know about me?”

“Well…” Yang Ning paused for a moment before looking Gu Qinghan in the eyes and said, “Third Auntie is beautiful, good natured, gentle and virtuous, just like this jade bracelet which is a treasure…!”

“Sweet talker.” Gu Qinghan rolled her eyes at Yang Ning flirtatiously. She didn’t sound dissatisfied at all though it was something of reprimand, “The Xiuyan jade bracelet is a treasure, I am not.”

“You are as I said.” The sun had set, the light dimmed in the house, but in this case, the beautiful young woman gained a hazy beauty in the eyes of Yang Ning. He couldn’t help but reach over and grab Gu Qinghan’s wrist, saying, “Third Auntie, let me put it on you.”

“Ah!” Gu Qinghan was held hands, her delicate body suffering a shock. She then glanced out the window, seeming to be afraid someone else would catch this, and pulled back her hand, claimed shyly, “I can wear it myself. I don’t need you.” After a moment of hesitation as if thinking about something, she finally carefully put the jade bracelet on her wrist, looked up and asked, “Does it look good?” She was a mature and beautiful young woman, but at this time she was like a little girl wearing new clothes as she raised her hand. There was even a slight hint of expectation in her eyes, as if she was eager for some appreciation.

Yang Ning exclaimed, “Perfect match, Third Auntie, I told you it was a perfect match, beauty with beautiful jade. The beauty even outshines the beautiful jade!”

Gu Qinghan blushed, but immediately looked displeased, saying, “Ning, don’t ever say something crazy like this, if you… If you say it again, I will never speak to you.”

“But I can’t even tell the truth?” Yang Ning pretended to be innocent, “Third Auntie is already prettier than the jade.”

“I asked you not to say it.” Gu Qinghan glared at Yang Ning and waved her hand, “Go, go, go.”

Yang Ning was aware the mansion was full of eyes after all. If he continued to stay in Gu Qinghan’s room and got caught up, it would harm Gu Qinghan even if he wouldn’t care himself. So he got up and said, “Don’t forget to have something to eat in case you starve.”

“I don’t need you to remind me.” Gu Qinghan also got up and hastened, “Cut the crap, get out.” Thinking of something, she reminded, “By the way, last time you said you had to personally go the Qionglin Academy. That’s good. We have wasted a lot of time here. When you see Mr. Zhuo, you don’t have to say anything redundant. As long as you’re there, Mr. Zhuo will know what it means.”

Yang Ning said, “Then I’ll go there first thing tomorrow morning.”

“When you see Mr. Zhuo, you must be cautious and don’t talk wild.” Gu Qinghan was still concerned, “Mr. Zhuo’s disciples are all over the world, and he is a contemporary great sage, knowledgeable about the past and present. It’ll be a big disgrace to say something improper in front of him.”

“Understood, I promise to be a good boy and never talk wild.” Yang Ning laughed and strode to the room door, stopped and looked back at Gu Qinghan.

Gu Qinghan thought he had something else to say and asked, “What’s wrong?”

Yang Ning looked at Gu Qinghan and uttered seriously, “Third Auntie, I was right. You are beautiful!”

“You…” Gu Qinghan froze, then raised her hand and reprimanded, “Now, immediately, hurry up, get out!” As she turned around and went to look for a pillow, Yang Ning ran away in a flash.

Gu Qinghan walked to the window, looking at Yang Ning’s figure, gritted her teeth and muttered, “Sweet talker, you just can’t behave.” But feeling some unusual warmth on the face, she touched her cheeks before she could realize it after her heart trembled. Her skin was still smooth and delicate, firm and elastic. She murmured, “Unruly little rascal. I can no longer put on a good face to him in case he behaves worse.”