The Rebirth of an Ill-Fated Consort (Chapters 1- 203)

Chapter 192 : Letting Go of Her Inner Demons

After some time, he felt hot liquid flowing down his neck. Was she actually crying?

Xiao Shao's heart skipped a beat. He slowly held Jiang Ruan's shoulders, and lifted her chin with one hand to see that the bright face that always had a smile was now covered in tears. A big teardrop hung on her chin, sparkling and translucent, and teetering on the verge of falling, just like her expression at the moment.

"You..." Xiao Shao was stunned by her expression, and was about to speak, when unexpectedly he saw the woman before him suddenly lunge forward and in the next moment he felt a soft light fleeting sensation as something warm touched his lips.

Xiao Shao frowned, and his body stiffened. Jiang Ruan's actions today were very unusual. This was not to say that she would make such a move on any other day, but it was very strange to behold such passion in her. He wanted to pull Jiang Ruan away, but her slender arms hugged him even tighter as if she was afraid that he would run away. Xiao Shao's heart softened. And Jiang Ruan seemed to have been further encouraged as her lips never left his for a moment; rather she acted even more boldly.

Xiao Shao's fair and handsome face immediately blushed. The beauty had thrown herself into his arms and she was the woman he liked such that even a normal man would not be indifferent. However, no matter how cold Xiao Shao was normally, he would always be gentle to her. The sense of plunder and the desire to conquer were always there in the man's bones. He was a strong and domineering man, but he just hid it under his indifferent appearance and more often than not it was overlooked by others. At this moment, he tightened his arms around her and drew her tightly into his embrace. With one hand, he held onto the back of her head, and switching from defence to offence, he resolutely deepened the kiss.

Their lips and tongues met. Drastically different from their gentle and cold outward appearance, this kiss was overbearing and passionate, almost as if they were engulfing each other. Expectedly, when their passion intensified, all their suppressed emotions were simultaneously communicated. It was a display of tender love and remaining inseparable in the midst of conquering death. The stunning beauty held the handsome young man tightly, and raised her head ready to accept their fated union from the two lives. The posture was so beautiful that snowflakes couldn't help but melt, as if looking at spring flowers bursting forth with colours in the cold winter. The image was like ten miles of peach blossoms in the frozen wilderness, beautiful and fleeting.

The door was suddenly opened. Qi Feng and Xia Qing stared at the scene in front of them, and froze where they stood. Xiao Shao moved very fast, and shielded Jiang Ruan's head in his arms with one hand, before shooting daggers at the two intruders. Xia Qing's face turned red instantly before he scratched his head, and said with a guilty conscience, "Third Brother, I came over to see Third Sister-in-law. You guys continue, continue..." After saying that, he pulled at Qi Feng. Qi Feng withdrew his sad eyes and smiled saying, "Fifth Brother Xia and I will go see Shifu" After that, he closed the door and the two left together.

Jiang Ruan had already returned to her senses when she heard the voices. At once she buried her head in Xiao Shao's arms. The man's cool and refreshing scent filled the tip of her nose. For a moment she didn't dare to look up at Xiao Shao. Just now she got excited for a moment and did such a disrespectful thing. It was just an impulsive act and she didn't know what Xiao Shao was thinking at the moment.

"Are you trying to suffocate yourself?" Xiao Shao wanted to laugh a little, and pried Jiang Ruan, who looked like an ostrich, from his arms. Jiang Ruan's cheeks were hot but she pretended to be calm and asked, "Where is this place? What's wrong with me?"

Seeing her like this, Xiao Shao seemed to find it very amusing. He reached out and touched her head, then replied, "This is Mt. Jianan, the place where I apprenticed. You were poisoned when you were young, and someone reactivated the poison. Therefore, I brought you here for treatment."