Chapter 36 Warm as Water

en remember it! Since you mentioned it, I haven't seen that pastry box since our return.”Yun Qianyue nodded and looked at Tingxue and Tingyu, "Did you two notice the box of pastries""Our maidservant s...Chapter Thirty-Six Creating a Miracle

The young man fell into the river with a loud splash, causing water splashes everywhere on the surface.

The raft gently swayed, but Ling Lian and Yixue stood steadily on it without being affected.

Rong Jing held Yun Qianyue's waist and gracefully landed by the riverside. Without glancing at the fallen young man, he pulled her hand and walked away. The moon-white brocade robe shed a layer of frost as he turned around.

Yun Qianyue opened her mouth, glanced at Rong Jing's expression, then swallowed back what she was about to say. She looked back at Ling Lian and Yixue, who immediately understood the situation and jumped into the water to save the young man. They remembered that he had said he couldn't swim when they first boarded the raft; if no one helped him here where there were no others around, it would be unimaginable what might happen.

Rong Jing suddenly stopped and tilted his head to look at Yun Qianyue.

Yun Qianyue blinked her eyes at him, pulling a beguiling smile as she leaned into him. She held onto him softly and cooed, "There's no one else around here but us; he'll die if we don't save him. He already agreed to help me annul the marriage contract between East Sea Kingdom and Honor王府 (Note: '榮王府' should be translated as 'Honor Prince's Mansion' or similar). If I don’t save him, that agreement will become void."

“Help you annul the marriage contract between East Sea Kingdom and Honor Prince’s Mansion” Rong Jing raised an eyebrow, emphasizing the words "help you."

Yun Qianyue immediately nodded, affirming, “Yes, help me!”

Rong Jing’s lips curved slightly; his cool expression warmed up a bit but still retained its chilliness. In a solemn tone, he said, “You agreed to annul the marriage contract but want to marry me instead. Yun Qianyue, did your head rust over”

“He can only marry me if he first cancels my engagement with Ye Tianyi! Why not take this opportunity It's a win-win situation for us.” Rong Jing’s sudden shift in expression made Yun Qianyue’s heart flutter. She hugged his waist with the hand that wasn’t held by him, nuzzling her head against his chest and softly saying, “Our waters are already murky enough; adding more won’t make a difference”

Rong Jing hummed without responding.

“I didn't stop traveling day and night in hopes of seeing you in Luowater City. But you left a day earlier than expected, leaving me disappointed. Now that I finally see you again, are you really going to keep your distance” Yun Qianyue looked up at Rong Jing with a slight sense of grievance.

Rong Jing enjoyed having this beauty in his arms; the coolness in his eyes had long turned warm as he gazed deeply into Yun Qianyue. He suddenly pushed her away, making Yun Qianyue’s heart sink; but the moment she was lifted off the ground and held in his embrace, the chilliness vanished, replaced by a smile. This is Rong Jing!

Rong Jing softly chuckled, his entire body warming up as he gazed down at Yun Qianyue. He repeated her words: “Huh I thought of you”

Yun Qianyue’s face flushed red but she didn’t avoid his gaze; instead, she nodded in agreement, “Yes, exactly!”

"How much did you miss me" Rong Jing whispered.

"I missed you a lot!" Yun Qianyue pointed at her chest, "So much that it hurts!"

Rong Jing’s eyes suddenly shone brilliantly; his gaze seemed to soothe Yun Qianyue's soul. He didn’t speak, only looking intently at her.

Yun Qianyue felt a burning sensation all over as she was gazed at by Rong Jing’s intense stare. It was like being thrown into the Fiery Mountain; her entire body burned up. Seeing that he wasn’t speaking, she softly asked, “Did you miss me”

“Missed!” Rong Jing whispered with a hoarse voice.

"How much" Yun Qianyue countered.

"I missed so much it hurts my heart!" Rong Jing said in a low tone.

Suddenly, Yun Qianyue buried her head into his chest and childishly said, “Let me listen to how you abuse your heart!”

Rong Jing laughed softly; the vibrations from his laughter were barely perceptible. He looked at Yun Qianyue, with a growing smile until he was laughing loudly. Afterward, looking down at her buried face, he said, “Listen well: I abuse it every day, non-stop, and now that you’re here, think about how to comfort it.”

“Sure! Count on me, I’ll definitely console it well,” Yun Qianyue promised with a full smile.

Rong Jing didn’t speak further; though walking forward, he kept his eyes fixed on Yun Qianyue in his arms.

Yun Qianyue also remained silent, enjoying the feeling of finally having her long-awaited reunion.

"Rong Jing, you're a bad guy!" A young man's voice came from behind him in utter frustration; it seemed he had been rescued.

Rong Jing pretended not to hear and didn't even turn his head around.

"I tell you, this nobleman hasn’t lied. I really intend to marry Yun Qianyue! I will definitely bring her into our family’s main gate. Let you, the bad guy, return without the beauty in your arms. You’d better prepare yourself and see how I… Brother Zishu" The young man ranted for a long while but suddenly choked up, paused briefly, then exclaimed delightedly.

Yun Qianyue’s mind stirred as she buried herself in Rong Jing's embrace and couldn’t help looking up.

Rong Jing suddenly reached out to gently pat her head and whispered, "No peeking!"

Yun Qianyue immediately froze. She could only bury her face in his chest as she realized there were faint footsteps approaching from the front. Judging by the footsteps, three people were coming; one person was walking ahead with two following behind him. The martial arts skills of the leading figure must be extremely high, because he made no sound while walking. The faint footsteps belonged to the two people trailing behind. Yun Qianyue thought that the man in front should be the Crown Prince of Donghai.

"Yueer, you’re being naughty again!" A voice came from ahead; it was clearly cold and cool like a spring breeze but sounded warm and soothing as if raindrops falling on plum blossoms under the sun. The sound felt incredibly comforting to one’s soul. Even the night seemed warmer.

"B-Brother Zishu…" The young man’s joyful voice suddenly turned timid, like that of a child caught in mischief by an adult; he started out shouting but quickly became as docile as a little lamb.

"Young Master Rong! Yueer caused you trouble!" The speaker reached them and stopped. His two companions also halted immediately, making the place suddenly very quiet, with his voice sounding exceptionally clear.

Yun Qianyue didn’t know why she felt her breathing cease for a moment upon hearing such a voice, as if something piercing had broken through the clouds and time, dispersing into star-like fragments. Even though she was looking down, stars seemed to burst in front of her eyes, flickering brightly before gradually fading away.

"Indeed, he caused much trouble! But I believe with Prince Yue’s guidance, his future troubles will be reduced." Rong Jing's voice remained as clear and smooth as usual; there was no difference from previous encounters.

Yun Qianyue’s mind snapped back to reality due to Rong Jing’s voice. She closed her eyes in his arms for a moment, then opened them again, seeing the delicate patterns of the moon-white brocade robe on Rong Jing's chest; she couldn’t help reaching out and touching it.

"Yueer is spoiled rotten! Brother Zishu will try my best to prevent him from causing Young Master Rong more trouble." Prince Yue’s tone carried a slight hint of regret, but still sounded warm. Anyone could hear the sincerity in his words.

"With Prince Yue's assurance, I'm at ease! Please excuse us for now." After speaking, Rong Jing held Yun Qianyue and passed by Zishu, continuing forward with the same graceful steps as before.

"Young Master Rong, take care!" Prince Yue nodded slightly. His gaze seemed to linger on Yun Qianyue for a moment before he turned and walked towards the young man. With every step he took, the scenery around him seemed to brighten with spring warmth and blossoms.

Ling Lian and Yi Xue watched as the three approached, their eyes fixed on the young man in front. Although the Huahou Clan, Canghou Clan, and Fenghou Clan of the Ten Great Families were known for producing handsome men, this one surpassed them all. Even though they had seen Rong Jing’s refined and elegant looks and had met figures like Ye Qingran, Night Tianyi, Rong Feng, Yun Muhan, and the Third Young Master, none could compare to him. They couldn’t help but be stunned by his beauty, finally understanding the amusing story about Donghai's Crown Prince at birth. Though it seemed exaggerated when they first heard it, only now did they see how true it was. There really were such men of jade quality; no other description fit him better. Yet despite his appearance, he exuded no feminine aura whatsoever.

"Did you have enough fun running away" Prince Yue approached the young man and sized him up from head to toe with a smile as he asked.

The young man trembled slightly and then whimpered, "Brother Zishu, I’m sorry. Can you please not tell Aunt that I ran off"

"Do you think Aunt won’t find out if I don’t say anything" Prince Yue patted the boy’s head with a smile. “You’re wet all over; hurry back to your lodging before catching a cold and getting sick.”

"It was that bad guy, Rong Jing, who made me fall into the water!" The young man said resentfully.

Prince Yue laughed at him, "If you hadn’t offended Young Master Rong, how could you have fallen in I heard your words."

The boy snorted and declared, "I want to marry Yun Qianyue!"

Prince Yue raised an eyebrow with a smile. "Do you mean marrying Miss Shanyue from the Yun王府"

"Mm-hmm!" The young man nodded firmly.

Prince Yue seemed to laugh and sized him up again, asking, “Why”

"She's good! I like her." The boy’s eyes brightened when he talked about Yun Qianyue. "Brother Zishu, you'll help me, right I don’t want her marrying Rong Jing."

Prince Yue smiled without speaking and turned to walk back.

The young man immediately followed him, reaching out for his sleeve when he didn't respond but hesitated halfway and didn't touch the clean robe with his dirty hands. He pleaded, "Brother Zishu, say something!"

"I can’t help you with that matter. You should ask Aunt instead! If she agrees, you might have a chance." Prince Yue glanced at him and smiled.

The young man snorted but suddenly sneezed loudly.

"Indeed, he has caught a chill!" It seemed that Yu Zishu sighed. He instructed one of the two people following him: "Autumn Leaf, take him back to brew medicine first."

"Yes!" A young man responded and reached out to pull the youth.

"No! I just met you; let's go back together!" The youth shook his head and dodged Autumn Leaf’s hand. He spoke to Yu Zishu.

"Obey me," said Yu Zishu, still warm in tone.

The youth fell silent and obediently allowed Autumn Leaf to carry him away using light body techniques.

Yu Zishu turned back and looked at Ling Lian and Yixue who were still stunned where they stood. He told them: "The two of you got wet as well, so it’s best for both of you to go back and change your clothes soon! Don’t risk catching a chill."

Ling Lian and Yixue immediately woke up from their daze and quickly lowered their heads in thanks. “Thank you, Prince Yu for the reminder!”

Yu Zishu smiled and said no more as he turned around to continue walking forward. Yet when he did so, his gaze turned towards Rong Jing taking Yun Qianmo away; there was something that seemed like clouds or mist entering his warm eyes and settling at the bottom of them.

The man following him was nearly the same age as the young man who left carrying the youth. He noticed a change in Prince Yu’s aura and couldn’t help asking after walking some distance with him: "Prince, do you have something on your mind"

"Something on my mind" It seemed that these two words made Yu Zishu’s countenance waver slightly.

“I haven’t seen this expression on Your Highness for a long time!” the man said quietly.

Yu Zishu stopped and looked ahead. The dusk cast a dark layer over his soft brocade robe, yet the cloud pattern embroidered with fine needlework still shimmered clearly. He suddenly smiled faintly and sounded rather lost: "Indeed, I haven’t had anything on my mind for a long time!"

The youth secretly observed Yu Zishu’s appearance, then glanced in Rong Jing's direction before tentatively asking, “That woman is the Miss Qianmo of Cloud Manor”

"It seems so…" said Yu Zishu, still somewhat lost.

“So it turns out that the rumors are true. The Crown Prince of Rong Manor and Miss Qianmo from Cloud Manor truly have affection for one another,” said the man.

Yu Zishu remained silent as his expression flickered, along with his warm gaze and his entire self.

"Prince, you…" He watched Yu Zishu; it seemed that even a light breeze could blow him away. He wanted to ask something but didn’t know how to ask. He felt something was wrong but couldn’t pinpoint what. He opened his mouth then closed it again.

“She carefully serves wine in jade goblets, willing to lose her youthful beauty for love. She dances until the moonlight fades on the willow trees and sings until the wind of peach blossoms ceases blowing. Since we parted, I have dreamed about your return so many times that I fear when we meet again it may just be a dream.” Yu Zishu suddenly muttered.

The man was stunned and stared at Prince Yu blankly.

Yu Zishu’s final word barely seemed to sound. The cool night breeze blew over his robes, causing several strands of hair to fall from the side of his forehead and flutter lightly. He suddenly sighed softly and gathered himself as he said, "Let's go."

The man followed Prince Yu who started walking forward again; after a few steps, he couldn’t help but ask quietly: “Prince, is it because… Miss Qianmo from Cloud Manor…”

“Yantang,” shouted Yu Zishu.

The man snapped out of his daze and immediately stopped talking.

Yu Zishu continued to walk forward like before, graceful and warm, but there was something different about him now.

Ling Lian and Yixue were reminded by Prince Yu, but they still stood with their heads bowed at the riverside until he left. Only then did they lift their heads up and exhale in relief after glancing at each other.

“It’s no wonder that Grand Elder praises him so highly. Prince Yu has an aura like Crown Prince Jing,” Ling Lian said.

"Indeed! The impression Prince Jing leaves on people is similar to Prince Yu's; they appear approachable, but in reality, they are hard to get close to," Yixue agreed.

After the two of them spoke, they sighed for a moment. Seeing no one was left around, they lightly pushed off with their feet and followed Crown Prince Jing’s direction, leaving as silhouettes in the night.

After bumping into Prince Yu, Rong Jing had carried Yun Qianmo forward without saying anything or looking at her; he couldn’t discern what he was thinking from his expression. His eyes were that alternating warm and cold color.

Yun Qianmo remained in Rong Jing’s embrace, soft and breathless, her hand still stroking the fine cloud pattern on his brocade robe. Her eyelashes fluttered slightly as a breeze brushed past them while she was still closed-eyed; her expression was light.

This journey was neither too long nor too short, and it was very quiet, with only faint footsteps audible.

Rong Jing led Yun Qianyue to the front door of a courtyard, where an old man respectfully called out, "Young Master!"

"Hmm!" Rong Jing responded, carrying Yun Qianyue inside.

“Can I look up now” Yun Qianyue asked gloomily.

Rong Jing paused in his steps and then lowered his head to look at Yun Qianyue. Seeing that she had kept her head down the whole time, he said with a flicker of his eyes, "You've been obedient today!"

“I’ve always been obedient When was I not” Yun Qianyue lifted her head and rolled her eyes at Rong Jing.

"If you could continue to be like this in the future, that would be great!" Without looking at her anymore, Rong Jing carried her forward.

Yun Qianyue saw then that he had brought her to a small courtyard. It was tidy and clean, with blue stone slabs paved on the ground. There were no flowers but several crabapple trees, adorned with tiny pink buds. They seemed to have absorbed moisture from the air, giving them an unusually delicate appearance. She asked Rong Jing, "Is this autumn crabapple"

“Hmm!” Rong Jing replied.

"Did it survive the heavy rain" Yun Qianyue inquired again.

"Before the downpour, Mr Wei covered them with something to shield from the rain," Rong Jing explained.

Yun Qianyue nodded and thought that such delicate crabapple buds naturally could not withstand wind or rain. Crabapples were inherently fragile flowers. It was now August; in September, autumn crabapples would bloom. Seeing them budding wasn’t surprising at all. She shifted her gaze to survey the courtyard and noticed drainage channels, which explained why it hadn't flooded.

They arrived at the main house entrance where Rong Jing pulled back the curtains and carried Yun Qianyue into a room.

The room was clean and tidy with clear windows. The furnishings were also exquisite but naturally couldn’t compare to the Purple Bamboo Courtyard in the Honor王府 (Royal Manor).

Rong Jing placed Yun Qianyue on a soft couch. She reached out, grasping his arm and asked gently, "Are you tired"

“You’re light!” Rong Jing said.

"I meant are you tired from the flood control" Yun Qianyue clarified.

Rong Jing looked at her for a moment before whispering, "How do you want me to answer I could say it was tiring, but after seeing you, I can endure even more demanding tasks!"

Yun Qianyue’s face flushed as she smacked him and joked, “Shameless!”

Rong Jing sat still, letting her hit him without resistance. Her blows were not heavy; he just felt a slight vibration in his chest. He stared at her face intently but showed no smile.

Yun Qianyue met his gaze and was involuntarily drawn by the look in his eyes.

Rong Jing suddenly lowered his head, inching closer to Yun Qianyue. She didn’t dodge or resist as he pressed his lips firmly onto hers. The earlier kiss on the water had been brief; it couldn't express all their longing. Now, her yearning was like a raging fire that flared up immediately.

Yun Qianyue felt Rong Jing's body heat and thought he would continue burning in her embrace. After an intimate moment, he suddenly pulled back, still gazing at Yun Qianyue intently. His eyes held deep longing as well as intense desire.

Seeing his gaze, Yun Qianyue’s heart raced.

Rong Jing abruptly looked away and patted her head with a hoarse voice, "So good!"

Yun Qianyue blinked puzzledly.

Rong Jing stood up and gave instructions to the outside, “Xiang Ge (stringed instrument player), prepare hot water for bathing and dinner."

"Yes, Young Master!" Xiang Ge replied from outside.

“I still have some unfinished business left over from going to fetch you. I'll tend to that first; you can bathe and eat now. I’ll be back soon,” Rong Jing told Yun Qianyue.

Yun Qianyue immediately put on a pitiful face, "Where are you off to with your business You're leaving me just after arriving.

"Head to the Prefectural Office here, it's not far." Rong Jing seemed to smile when he saw Yun Qianyue's reluctance, his eyebrows slightly curved. "There are some things that others can't make decisions about; I have to go."

Yun Qianyue bit her lip and conceded, "The people come first then, okay!"

Rong Jing reached out to touch Yun Qianyue's face. His fingertips lingered with infinite affection. Soon after, he withdrew his hand and stepped out.

Yun Qianyue watched as Rong Jing left, her cheeks flushed. She touched her face with a finger that slid down to her lips. Suddenly remembering something, the heat in her face faded, and she curled her fingertips slightly, her gaze showing a hint of vagueness.

The door's tassels swayed, making crisp sounds. Xian Ge carried an enormous steaming wooden tub herself and walked in. First, he placed the tub behind the screen before coming out to greet Yun Qianyue politely. He said happily, "Miss Qianyue, you've finally arrived! The Prince Zhi has been staying up all night these few days. Now that you're here today, he can have a good sleep."

Yun Qianyue looked at Xian Ge and frowned upon hearing this, "He doesn't sleep every night"

Xian Ge nodded, "When the Prince Zhi and I left the capital city, it was raining heavily. There were many places affected along the way. The Prince Zhi organizes people to manage water control day and night, where would he have time to sleep He only rests for one or two hours each night. Initially, I thought it was because he wanted to solve the problem urgently and didn't want to rest. Later on, when Lu Water City's water management worsened, but he still doesn't sleep at night, I realized that His Highness cannot fall asleep."

"He looks quite unwell," Yun Qianyue commented.

"Not just unwell-looking! The Prince Zhi caught a cold when leaving the capital city and has been on medication for several days. He's only recently recovered," Xian Ge said, "His Highness’s constitution is naturally poor. Travelling in continuous rain naturally wears him down."

"He didn't mention this to me in his letter." Yun Qianyue frowned.

"The Prince Zhi wouldn’t tell you, fearing that you’d worry. He also forbids subordinates from mentioning it, but I feel that you should know better. Just pretend not to know, don’t say I told you or he’ll surely punish me," Xian Ge said cautiously.

"Alright! I'll pretend I didn't know," Yun Qianyue smiled slightly.

Xian Ge scratched his head with a hand and seemed about to say more, but seeing that Yun Qianyue looked somewhat fatigued too from her journey day and night, he said, "Please bathe first. The Prince Zhi has already arranged for dinner to be prepared. I’ll bring it over."

Yun Qianyue nodded as she watched Xian Ge leave. As the door tassels fluttered closed, she averted her gaze and stood up, walking behind the screen to immerse herself in water.

Ling Lian and Yi Xue found this residence and softly called out, "Miss!"

"Come in," Yun Qianyue said from behind the screen.

Ling Lian and Yi Xue entered directly to stand before the screen. Ling Lian reported, "Miss, that young man by Luo Yu was taken away by Prince Jade’s people."

“Mm,” Yun Qianyue responded softly.

"Did you see Prince Jade" Ling Lian asked with an odd tone in her voice.

No," Yun Qianyue shook her head.

Ling Lian suddenly smiled, whispering, "I guessed as much. Such a handsome man—Prince Jing surely wouldn't let you see him. Even I and Yi Xue were stunned!"

"Is he... more handsome than Rong Jing" Yun Qianyue paused before asking.

"Not that he's handsomer than Prince Jing, but it’s a different kind of beauty. Prince Jing’s looks are like poetry and painting, exquisite and elegant with grace and warmth, refined and clear. In one word, Prince Jing is an epitome of elegance. But Prince Jade’s appearance is more ethereal, the phrase ‘jade surpassing flowers’ is absolutely fitting—his beauty is breathtakingly stunning. In one word: captivating," Ling Lian said smiling.

Yun Qianyue seemed to smile but didn’t speak.

"Prince Jade gives a very warm impression, yet he’s definitely an extraordinary person," Ling Lian added.

"Of course he's not ordinary; he's the crown prince of Donghai Kingdom." Yun Qianyue reminded Ling Lian with a smile.

Ling Lian nodded and suddenly said, "But I feel Prince Jade is rather strange."

“What’s so strange about him” Yun Qianyue asked with a laugh.

"I sense his aura feels familiar to me, but I can't pinpoint where it's from. It's just that vague feeling of difference compared to others, like the occasional aura Miss sometimes gives off," Ling Lian said after some hesitation, stating facts.

Yun Qianyue’s body in the water slightly trembled, her smile on lips receding as her tone became somewhat low and slow, "Is that so"

"Yes, this slave maid also sensed it! The Seven Elders specially trained us in the recognition of smells and aura when we were young. So Ling Lian and I are quite sensitive." Ice Snow nodded and took over the conversation. After that, she realized something and hurriedly added: "Maybe our senses are wrong. It’s something indescribable."

"Hm!" Yun Qianyue replied softly, seemingly indifferent.

Ling Lian and Ice Snow exchanged a glance and suddenly felt that their mistress seemed to be acting oddly.

"Your clothes are still wet. Go change them quickly! Boil some ginger soup for yourselves and avoid catching a cold," Yun Qianyue instructed the two after a moment of silence.

"Yes!" Ling Lian and Ice Snow answered in unison before leaving.

The room fell silent, filled with the fragrance of petals floating in water. Yun Qianyue lowered her head to look at the petals which were fresh orchids. Orchid was a noble flower. She picked up a petal to examine it and then put it back into the water, watching as the petal floated in circles due to her action, causing ripples on the surface of the water. After a moment, the water became still once again, so did the petals. She got up and put on a clean set of clothes before walking out from behind the screen.

Seemingly hearing her movements, Xian Ge carried in some food while lighting up the room.

"Has your Young Master eaten his dinner" Yun Qianyue asked as she sat down at the table.

"Young Master has been dining with officials since he came out from Jing Du," Xian Ge replied.

Yun Qianyue nodded. After Xian Ge left, she picked up her chopsticks and slowly savored the dishes on the table. The dim yellow light cast a glow over her, making the purple Ruan Yan Luo look like it was enveloped in a veil of light. She ate most of the food until she could no longer eat anymore before putting down her chopsticks and lazily lounging on the chair.

"Miss Qianyue, Young Master said he will come back even later because he is detained by matters at the prefectural yamen. He asked you to have your dinner and go to sleep," Xian Ge’s voice rang from outside.

Yun Qianyue looked out and noticed that it was completely dark outside. She frowned, "When did he say 'later'"

"Young Master didn’t specify!" Xian Ge shook his head.

Yun Qianyue suddenly stood up and said to Xian Ge, "Take me to the prefectural yamen."

"Miss Qianyue, you want to go to the prefectural yamen" Xian Ge seemed surprised. He quickly added, "You’ve been traveling day and night for a long time and must be exhausted. Young Master asked you to rest as he has been doing so recently because there are too many matters that need his attention personally. That’s why..."

Yun Qianyue stood at the door and said, "I’m not tired. Take me with you."

"This…" Xian Ge hesitated.

Yun Qianyue smiled and said, "I can’t sleep without him around. It’s better to go see what he is doing and help out a bit."

Xian Ge saw that Yun Qianyue was determined. He nodded and hurriedly went to the nearby room for a lantern before leading the way while she followed behind. When Ling Lian and Ice Snow were about to follow, she waved them off and they immediately stopped.

When she left the courtyard, Yun Qianyue noticed that water ditches had been dug on the streets with some unemptied water still in them. Using Xian Ge’s lantern for light, she saw collapsed houses along every street with people busy rebuilding them. Clearly, this heavy rainstorm caused more destruction to River Valley County than anywhere else. She looked at the collapsed houses and asked, "Did many people die"

Xian Ge shook his head in response, slightly awed as he said, "Originally, there could have been a lot of deaths but when it started raining, Jade Prince Dong Hai arrived in River Valley County. He helped everyone with the relocation and rescue efforts; almost no one died."

Yun Qianyue’s steps abruptly halted, "Is that so"

"Yes!" Xian Ge said with admiration, "Young Master said that considering how many houses collapsed and the amount of floodwater, at least half the people in River Valley County would have died. But now almost no one has died, it’s a miracle! Young Master never praises others; this is the first time I’ve heard him praise someone."

Yun Qianyue pursed her lips and nodded with a smile, "Indeed, it’s a miracle!"

———Out-of-Context Note———

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