nycdaug Chapter 160 The truth behind it
Chapter 160 The truth behind it
Ruan Hongshuang stood there, stunned. Shen Qingyao's words struck her heart like a heavy hammer. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, plummeted into an abyss. An indescribable stinging pain followed, spreading faintly through her heart.
"Yaoyao, I've watched you grow up since you were little. In my heart, you're not just my junior sister, you're like my own sister. If that day ever comes... I... I will never allow that heartless evil god to possess your body and then harm innocent people!"
Ruan Hongshuang's voice was filled with endless sorrow and grief, and every word seemed to be squeezed out of her throat with all her might.
As she spoke, her eyes had already turned red and swirled with tears, as if they were about to spill over at any moment.
At this moment, Ruan Hongshuang felt as if her heart was tightly shrouded in a gloomy haze that was both sour and painful, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
Shen Qingyao, the little girl whose growth she had witnessed since childhood, was often cared for by her and her master.
The depth of her feelings for Shen Qingyao was no less than that of Xia Ran's affection for Shen Qingyao.
However, she understood better than anyone else that if she allowed that vicious and evil God of Bliss to take over Shen Qingyao's body and use it to do evil and harm the world, then her kind and innocent junior sister would suffer unimaginable pain and torment.
Seeing that Ruan Hongshuang had finally agreed, Shen Qingyao's tense nerves relaxed slightly, and a relieved smile appeared on her face. At the same time, she let out a long sigh of relief.
"Senior Sister, I knew you would understand what I was thinking!"
Shen Qingyao's eyes sparkled with joy and gratitude as she spoke in a clear, crisp voice.
However, looking at Shen Qingyao, who was still smiling and carefree, Ruan Hongshuang felt an indescribable bitterness and pain deep in her heart.
The innocent and carefree junior sister in front of me should be enjoying life without any worries, but now she is being tormented by that terrible God of Bliss.
"Yaoyao, junior sister..."
Ruan Hongshuang gently bit her lip, trying to make her tone sound firm.
"I firmly believe that Master will find a way to expel the Blissful Deity from your body. We must not be too pessimistic or disappointed; we must keep hope in our hearts, understand?"
Despite saying this, Ruan Hongshuang herself was actually not confident about the matter at all.
Shen Qingyao was well aware that her master might not actually be able to solve this problem.
However, she did not expose Ruan Hongshuang's well-intentioned lie, but instead nodded obediently, trying to comfort her senior sister's anxious heart.
And so, a long and heavy silence suddenly fell between the two of them.
Time seemed to stand still, and the surroundings were so quiet that only the soft breathing of each other could be heard.
It was unclear how much time had passed before Ruan Hongshuang broke the silence once again.
"Junior Sister, those heartless words you said to Young Marshal Si before were probably because of the Bliss God within you. You were afraid he might be in danger? You didn't really want to push him away, did you?"
Ruan Hongshuang stared intently at Shen Qingyao, as if trying to see through her eyes to understand her true thoughts.
Shen Qingyao took in every move, every smile, and every subtle reaction of Si Jingnian.
With a woman's keen intuition and insight, she clearly understood that although she appeared calm on the surface, Si Jingnian's shadow had already been deeply buried in the depths of Shen Qingyao's heart.
However, as time went on, the situation took an unexpected turn.
Before coming out, Shen Qingyao's attitude towards Si Jingnian changed drastically, even to the point of being extremely hostile.
This stark contrast inevitably raises questions.
As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly. Only by staying out of the situation could she easily discern the truth.
She knew that all of this was due to the mysterious and unpredictable Ecstasy God within Shen Qingyao's body.
It was for this reason that Shen Qingyao had to harden her heart and deliberately push Si Jingnian away.
Ultimately, everything her adorable yet stubborn junior sister did was simply to do everything in her power to protect the man who had captured her heart.
Si Jingnian was naturally heartbroken and devastated by Shen Qingyao's resolute words.
But the one who truly suffered the most pain was not Si Jingnian, but Shen Qingyao herself, who had personally pushed away her beloved.
When she thought of this, her heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand, and she felt so heartbroken that she could hardly breathe.
Just then, Shen Qingyao, who had been listening silently, suddenly heard Ruan Hongshuang say something.
In an instant, the forced smile froze on her face as if she had been frozen in place.
Those bright and captivating eyes now seemed to have lost all their luster, becoming dull and lifeless.
Clearly, even her most trusted senior sister easily saw through her carefully disguised exterior and recognized the deep and sincere emotions hidden behind it.
"Senior Sister..."
After a long while, Shen Qingyao finally spoke slowly, her voice trembling slightly.
"There was no future between him and me anyway. Who knows when this bastard inside me will completely take control of my body? Since that's the case, rather than letting him fall into danger with me, I might as well cut my losses now and sever this emotional bond as soon as possible."
Shen Qingyao paused for a moment, then continued:
"This way, at least his safety can be guaranteed, and perhaps this is the best option for both of us..."
After saying this, Shen Qingyao lowered her head gently and stopped talking. She just sighed deeply, her expression filled with melancholy and helplessness.
Ruan Hongshuang felt as if her heart was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, and she was in excruciating pain.
She slowly raised her hand and gently stroked Shen Qingyao's silky smooth hair, as if she wanted to convey some warmth and comfort to the other person through this gesture.
At this moment, Ruan Hongshuang's eyes no longer showed any of the previous fear of Shen Qingyao; instead, they were filled with heartache and affection.
“My dear junior sister… I know everything, so don’t worry! No matter what happens, Master and I will always be by your side. We will never leave you, and we will never give up on you easily! I firmly believe that with Master’s abilities, he will definitely be able to find a good way to solve the problem.”
As Ruan Hongshuang spoke, she gently patted Shen Qingyao's shoulder, trying to help her relax a little.
However, faced with Shen Qingyao's grief and helplessness, Ruan Hongshuang herself lost her composure.
After racking her brains, she realized that besides placing all her hopes on her master Xia Ran, she had no idea what else she could say or do to truly comfort her lovable junior sister.