Chapter 172 Reconciliation
Chapter 172 Reconciliation
The bonfire party has ended, and the villagers have gradually dispersed, leaving only scattered lights adorning the village.
Only Qiu Ziyue, Qi Yuxuan, and Qi Yushuang remained at the party.
Qi Yushuang said to Qiu Ziyue, "I have something to say to you alone."
Qi Yuxuan and Mu Guangcheng tactfully led Xiao Rou'er to another table, allowing the two sisters, who were once rivals in love, to have a heart-to-heart talk.
The night in Tun Village is exceptionally quiet. Moonlight shines on the earth, draping the land in a silvery-white veil.
The distant mountains, appearing and disappearing in the night, resembled sleeping giants guarding this peaceful land.
Qiu Ziyue and Qi Yushuang sat in an open space at the entrance of the village, surrounded by several ancient elm trees.
The branches and leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.
Qiu Ziyue picked up two wine glasses from the small table beside her, gently filled them with warm rice wine, and handed one to Qi Yushuang.
"The night is beautiful tonight."
Qiu Ziyue said softly, gazing into the distance, "In this tranquility, one can't help but recall many past events."
Qi Yushuang took the wine glass and smiled slightly:
"Yes, the nights here are always so refreshing. We've been through so much together, it feels like time has flown by."
The two clinked glasses lightly and took a sip of wine.
The aroma of rice wine spreads in the mouth, warm and mellow, bringing a touch of comfort.
The night sky is dotted with stars, like countless eyes silently watching over the earth.
A bright moon hangs high in the sky, its cool light shining on the earth, casting a soft halo over everything.
The surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects, as if telling the secrets of the night.
The distant grasslands appeared even more vast and boundless under the moonlight, with the occasional glimpse of wild rabbits flashing through the grass.
They run freely in the night, enjoying their own time.
A gentle breeze blows, and the grass ripples softly, like a green ocean.
The candlelight in the village gradually went out, leaving only a few lamps still flickering.
The candlelight shone through the window, casting dappled shadows on the ground, as if telling heartwarming stories.
Qiu Ziyue put down her milk tea, gazed at the distant mountains, and a hint of contemplation appeared in her eyes.
Qi Yushuang picked up a glass of wine and said:
“I know you’re pregnant, so I’ll drink alcohol today and you can drink milk tea, but I need to get my words out in the open.”
Qiu Ziyue said, "Okay."
Qi Yushuang spoke first:
“Ziyue, don’t you know? I love Yuxuan the most in my life. I thought I was destined to marry him, but your arrival ruined everything.”
Qiu Ziyue remained silent, listening quietly.
"You suddenly appeared and made this bet? I thought you were crazy. I thought Yu Xuan and I were inseparable. I thought you couldn't possibly win the competition."
"That's why I didn't talk to you, but in the end, it was a huge surprise to me."
Qi Yushuang took a sip of her drink and said.
“And then, Yu Shuang,” Qiu Ziyue said.
"Then, I noticed that although Yu Xuan called you a female demon, his eyes lit up when he talked about you. Later, I realized that he was like a kite with a broken string, flying away and disappearing."
"Wasn't he right next to you then?"
“That’s not how it is. He and I never had any intimate interactions, but he kept calling out to you in his dreams. I was angry, I hated you, and I thought you ruined our relationship.”
"Do you still hate me now?"
“Since I had physical intimacy with Twilight, I felt his love, and then I gave birth to Rou’er, became a mother, and knew the hardships of being a woman. Only then did I truly understand compassion and letting go.”
“Yu Shuang, as you may know, I am not from this country. I transmigrated into Tao Ling’er’s body and made a bet with Yu Xuan as the stake in order to fulfill her last wish. But I gradually developed feelings for her later.”
"Anyway, I admit you are excellent. You are the kind of woman who can reach the top in anything you learn, and you are really kind. Yu Xuan is right, I understand now."
"Did Yu Xuan really say that about me?"
Qiu Ziyue asked curiously, feeling somewhat incredulous that the big ice block Qi might have said something good about her.
“Yes, Yuxuan said you were good. At first, I was unconvinced, but then you came to this village and drove away the bandits and soldiers,” Qi Yushuang said.
"It's nothing, these credits don't belong to me, they were all done by the Blood Fiend Sect disciples," Qiu Ziyue said.
“We’ve encountered this before, but Twilight City and I just hid and didn’t dare to step forward. Only you,” Qi Yushuang said, taking another sip of her drink.
The liquor in northern Xinjiang is very strong, and Qi Yushuang got a little drunk after drinking a few cups of rice wine.
"Over the past year, I've experienced some things in the northern border region. I've gradually become stronger and have come to understand why Yuxuan could fall in love with you."
Qi Yushuang continued with a wry smile:
"If I were a man, I might also fall for you. I don't understand why there is a woman like you in this world, so perfect."
Qiu Ziyue said:
"Actually, you are also perfect and really good, but when it comes to feelings, there is a difference between love and friendship. Although Yuxuan and I are married, Yuxuan still often thinks about you, his little sister, and wonders if you are doing well."
As Qi Yushuang spoke, she suddenly burst into tears:
"Qiu Ziyue, I don't hate you anymore. I'm doing quite well. Instead of finding someone you love, find someone who loves you. Guangcheng is very good to me; he's a good man."
"That's good. Yu Shuang, when the time is right, I will talk to Li Maozhen and tell him not to let them hunt you down anymore. Then you can go back to Jiangnan and won't have to suffer anymore."
Qiu Ziyue said.
"Thank you, Ziyue, I believe in you," Qi Yushuang said with a smile through her tears.
Qi Yuxuan and Mu Guangcheng, predicting that the two sisters had finished drinking and chatting, came over.
Seeing that Qi Yushuang was a little drunk, Muguangcheng said, "Wife, we should go home."
Twilight City helped Qi Yushuang home.
Qi Yuxuan walked up to Qiu Ziyue and said, "Wife, let's go home too."
Qiu Ziyue smiled, stood up, and took Qi Yuxuan's arm as they went home.
"Ziyue, what were you and Yushuang talking about just now?" Qi Yuxuan asked with a smile.
"These are all women's private conversations, you big man shouldn't ask."
Qi Yuxuan smiled and didn't ask any further questions.
"To be honest, seeing that Yu Shuang can let go of her worries has put my mind at ease."
Qi Yuxuan said softly, his tone tinged with emotion.
Qiu Ziyue nodded, and said understandingly:
"Yes, Yu Shuang is a kind girl. We talked a lot tonight, and she finally let go of her burdens."
Qi Yuxuan said softly:
"That's good. I feel much more at ease now."
After saying that, Qi Yuxuan walked to Qiu Ziyue's side and pulled her into his arms.
Qiu Ziyue closed her eyes and nestled quietly in Qi Yuxuan's arms, enjoying her husband's warm care.
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight fell on the rooftops of Beitun Village, Qiu Ziyue had already gotten up early.
She found some villagers and traded a lot of money for several sheep.
She led several milk-producing sheep slowly toward Qi Yushuang's house.
When she arrived at the door, she knocked gently.
The door opened, and Qi Yushuang appeared in the doorway. When she saw Qiu Ziyue with the sheep, a look of surprise and emotion flashed in her eyes.
"Twilight Sparkle, what's wrong with you...?"
Qiu Ziyue explained with a smile:
"You need to breastfeed your baby now, but you don't have enough milk. We hope you can express more milk for Rou'er."
As Qi Yushuang listened to Qiu Ziyue's words, her eyes gradually welled up with tears.
She took the sheep rope, invited Qiu Ziyue into the house, and said softly:
"Twilight Sparkle, thank you so much. You've been so kind to our family."
Qiu Ziyue smiled and patted her on the shoulder:
"Rou'er is still young and needs plenty of nutrition. These sheep can help, which makes me feel more at ease."
Qi Yushuang held Qiu Ziyue's hand tightly, her gratitude overflowing.
"I feel so lucky to have you by my side. I don't know how to repay you."
Qiu Ziyue gently shook her head:
"What's the point of repaying? Rou'er's healthy growth is the most important thing."
The two sat in the yard, watching several sheep grazing leisurely.
Bathed in the morning light, everything appeared so peaceful and beautiful.
Qi Yushuang held Rou'er in her arms, looking at her tenderly with a happy smile on her face.
Qiu Ziyue also found several disciples of the Blood Fiend Sect to learn how to milk goats from the villagers.
“Miss Qiu, we only know how to kill people with knives, we don’t know how to milk goats,” Xue Fu said.
“Just milk the goats when I tell you to. Why all the nonsense? What’s fun about killing people? It’s violent and bloody. Milking goats is much better,” Qiu Ziyue said.
"That's true. We can learn some skills by milking goats, and who knows, we might be able to use them in the future."
Blood Talisman helped milk the goats, laughing as he did so:
"Children who drink fresh goat milk will definitely be healthier and more active."
Qi Yushuang said to Qiu Ziyue, "Yes, with your help, I believe Rou'er will definitely grow up strong and healthy."
To be continued in the next chapter.
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