Finest Servant-Chapter 659

Chapter 659 Unmasking

In the midst of urgent anxiety, akin to ants on a hot pan, a figure quietly squeezed through the crowd. Just as she was about to toss a bamboo slip towards him, the sharp-eyed onlookers, already aware of the secret, intercepted her with teasing smiles. "Sister, what are you planning to do?"

Yilian, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, clutched the bamboo piece tightly and shyly lowered her head. "I, I—"

One of the onlookers blinked and said, "This is a crucial moment. No one should help him! If Ah Lin Ge wants to marry our Holy Maiden, he must prove his true abilities, don't you agree?"

Yilian sighed silently, her heart filled with unspeakable sorrow. ‘If only he didn't have real abilities!’

At this critical juncture, Lin Wanrong realized that no one could save him; he had to rely on himself. Furrowing his brows in worry, he suddenly let out a loud "Hey!", cupping his hands around his mouth. His face turned beet red as he exerted all his strength, his lungs emitting a clear, long-lasting sound that echoed far and wide:

—

The clouds in the sky, the water on the ground;

To blow the leaves, mouth to mouth!

Mouth against that mouth—

—

Before the song could finish, Lin Wanrong abruptly lowered his head and fiercely kissed the Holy Maiden's vibrant red lips, creating a true mouth-to-mouth moment.

"Mmph," An Biru's mind buzzed at the audacity of this young man. How dare he take such liberties with her in front of so many people! Her body burned with heat as she gasped, wanting to push him away but finding herself unable to muster the strength. To the onlookers, it appeared as though she was hesitantly reciprocating his advances.

Lin Wanrong's song was not a Miao folk song, but an authentic Northern Shaanxi Xintianyou, cleverly improvised in his desperation. Xintianyou's bold and clear tones, with its wide range and straightforward, moving lyrics, was perfect for echoing through the mountains.

[TL: Xintianyou is a folk music style from Shaanxi province. The name means "rambling in the sky.”]

The Five Lotus Peaks, once silent, now resonated with the powerful call of Xintianyou, like a crisp gong echoing long and far. The reverberation was like a dove's coo, resounding through the valleys, unceasing.

The Miao people, initially lost in the vigor of the folk song, were startled when the Holy Maiden fell into his embrace, gasping under his kiss. Everyone was astonished. Singing was one thing, but more astonishing than the folk song was Ah Lin Ge's courage and frankness; he had captured the heart of the Miao village's Phoenix.

"Ho. Ho—" Watching the Holy Maiden and Ah Lin Ge embrace passionately, the Miao people were silent for a moment before erupting into endless cheers.

Ah Lin Ge's intense expression of emotion, although a bit fierce, perfectly matched the Miao people's honest, pure, and passionate nature. Only this miraculous Ah Lin Ge was deemed worthy of the charming and enchanting Holy Maiden of the Miao people.

"How can you be so naughty?" An Biru gasped, finally breaking free from his grasp. The fiery bonfire cast a radiant glow on her cheeks, as if veiled in a mist, making her beauty beyond compare.

"Not at all, I haven't been this naughty in a long time!" Lin Wanrong chuckled, embracing her soft waist tightly and whispering in her ear, "Sister, did you intentionally make things difficult for me just now?"

"Of course!" An Biru glanced at him proudly. "I wanted to challenge you, then watch you conquer those obstacles. I wanted everyone to know that my little brother is the most formidable person in the world!"

In an era steeped in tradition and lore, Sister An, though a Miao woman, was exceedingly proud. She took delight in watching her little brother, Lin Wanrong, conquer her presence in front of everyone, even if it meant facing her own defeat.

Lin Wanrong nodded with a smile, "Sister, this is dangerous! What if I fail to catch on? What will you do then?"

"With your Yilian by your side, are these still concerns?" Holy Maiden teased with a seductive laugh, pinching him hard at the waist.

It turned out that nothing had escaped the watchful eyes of his Master Sister! Speaking of Yilian, Lin Wanrong sighed silently and looked up, only to see a joyous crowd surrounding him. In this sea of people, where could he find Yilian's charming yet solitary figure?

Sister An, such a darling, surely understood his thoughts. She humphed lightly and jabbed his forehead hard, "Dare you think of another woman when you're with me?"

"No, absolutely not!" The thought of offending this vixen-like figure was almost unimaginable. Lin Wanrong quickly straightened his face, vehemently denying it.

"Really?" Sister An laughed lightly and coquettishly, drawing a circle on his chest with her jade hand, "I was going to say, it’s okay to think about that little sister, since she's one of our own Miao people. There's an old saying in the Hua people, 'the water of one's own pond shouldn't flow into others' fields'. Right?"

"Right—ah, what, what do you mean?" Lin Wanrong shuddered, suddenly finding his words failing him. Conversing with Sister An required utmost caution, lest he fall into her trap and be coaxed into saying something regrettable.

An Biru, caressing his cheek, chuckled, "Pretending to be naive—little brother, I like this feigned innocence of yours. It’s like you’re an ignorant kitten, giving me a thrilling sense of temptation!"

"Yes, very thrilling, very thrilling!" Lin Wanrong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, smiling awkwardly.

Watching the world's cleverest little brother yield, An Biru's heart softened. She took his hand with a giggle, "Don't overthink it, I was just speaking casually. I, the Holy Maiden, wouldn't really give you away to someone else!"

‘With her saying this, how could I not overthink? This seductive fox, she's clearly toying with me!’ Lin Wanrong clenched his teeth in frustration, feeling trapped and powerless. In terms of character and tactics, An Biru was the closest to him in this world, understanding him perhaps even more deeply than Xiao Qingxuan.

The Holy Maiden had found her beloved, and the entire Miao village was in high spirits. The elders had no objections, though they only regretted that Lin Wanrong was not of the Miao people.

Uncle Hannong stepped onto the stage, smiling and waving his hand, "Fellow villagers—" freēnovelkiss.com

The lively scene suddenly quieted, everyone's gaze fixating on him.

"The Phoenix of our Miao village has chosen the young man she likes. According to custom, the Holy Maiden and Ah Lin Ge are to exchange belts. Let the Prefect and all villagers bear witness!"

Nie Yuanqing's eyes flashed sharply as he stood up with a smile. Cheers erupted from the crowd, with girls giggling and pushing the Holy Maiden to the front, while the young men escorted Ah Lin Ge forward with great strides.

Amid the excited gazes of tens of thousands, Lin Wanrong unfastened his jade belt from around his waist and handed it to An Biru, solemnly asking, "Holy Maiden, Master Sister, would you marry me?"

His shamelessness had been honed to perfection; confessing in front of so many without blushing or losing his breath. The Miao people burst into laughter at his direct approach, instantly shifting the focus to the Holy Maiden.

Sister An, bold as she was, remained a woman at heart, her face unable to match his in thickness. Hearing her younger brother's public confession, she was both overjoyed and startled, not daring to nod nor shake her head. Gently, she handed over her white jade belt, symbolizing a marriage vow, her cheeks flushing like peach blossoms, bashfully saying, "This, for you!"

Seeing his Master Sister in such a shy demeanor, Lin Wanrong laughed heartily, just about to take it, when a sudden shout came from the crowd: "Hold on!"

The clanging of hatchets rang out as the crowd was swiftly parted, and hundreds of Black Miao guards converged from all sides, surrounding a one-eyed man who barged through.

"Move! Move!" Leading the way, Zhalong brandished his hatchet, his face trembling with anger, causing the surrounding Miao people to retreat in fear. Behind him, Zhaguo, the leader, had his left eye wrapped in thick bandages, seeping with blood. His remaining eye burned with fury, teeth grinding menacingly as he glared at Lin Wanrong on the stage, as if ready to devour him.

"What do you want, Zhaguo?" Seeing the fierce Black Miao soldiers, weapons glinting, surrounding the stage, Elder Hannong's face turned livid with rage, shouting loudly.

"What do I want?" Zhaguo's face twitched violently, hatred pouring from his eyes. He drew his hatchet, pointing it angrily at Lin Wanrong's nose, "I want to kill this wild boy!"

Kill Ah Lin Ge? Why? The Miao people around were in uproar.

Lin Wanrong spread his hands with a chuckle, "We've had no past grudges, no recent resentments, and even in the arena, it was a fair competition. I believe I've done nothing to offend Leader Zhaguo. Why do you want to kill me?"

Zhaguo stared blankly at An Biru, his remaining eye flickering with infatuation. Brandishing his hatchet, he roared, "The Holy Maiden is mine! Whoever approaches her, I'll kill!"

So that was it! Unable to win fairly, he resorted to underhanded tactics! The surrounding Miao people spat in unison, looking at Zhaguo with disdain and contempt.

"Brother Zhaguo," An Biru sighed slightly, "Remembering our shared childhood, I call you one last time! Listen to me and stop, it's not too late."

Zhaguo gazed at her foolishly, murmuring, "As long as the Holy Maiden agrees to marry me, not just stopping, even if it costs my life, Zhaguo would not frown!"

‘You? Marry Master Sister? In your dreams!’ Lin Wanrong clenched his teeth in anger. An Biru, finding it amusing, secretly pinched his hand.

"Brother Zhaguo, as you can see, I already have someone I like!" The Holy Maiden's cheeks were flushed, firmly grasping her little brother's hand, smiling tenderly and alluringly, "The happiest thing in my life is being with him, pricking his butt with a needle every day!"

Marvelous indeed, Lin Wanrong listened with a heart blooming in joy, intently gazing at Sister An's shy countenance, giggling and saying, "Sister, with such deep affection from you, I would feel almost embarrassed not to give you an acupuncture treatment each day!"

Seeing the two of them openly displaying their affection, teasing and flirting endlessly in front of him, Zhaguo was overcome with anger and frustration. He yelled at the top of his lungs, "Ah Lin Ge, don't think I don't know the truth. You are not really a Miao person. You're nothing but a despicable Hua dog!"

His shout was so loud that all the Miao people around them heard it clearly. "Ah Lin Ge is from the Hua people?" This revelation spread like thunder through the crowd, and all the villagers stared at Lin Wanrong with a mix of disbelief and suspicion, whispering among themselves.

Since his identity had been exposed, Lin Wanrong decided not to hide it any longer. He leaped onto the long table with a flourish and announced loudly to everyone, "Indeed, I am from the Hua people—"

The crowd erupted in shock upon hearing his own admission. The most outstanding mi duo was a Hua man? The Miao villagers looked at him with eyes full of complex emotions.

"—I am from the Hua people, but I am also half Miao!" His gaze was sincere as he looked around. "Please, look at the clothes I wear. This is the Miao attire from Yingyue Hamlet, made by Uncle Buyi for his wedding. I owe my gratitude to Yilian from Yingyue Hamlet. It was her skillful hands that dressed me as a Red Miao mi duo! I love the Miao village and its people. You are all honest, kind, and hospitable, treating me, an outsider, like a brother."

"Yilian, Yilian, he's talking about you!" Zitong excitedly nudged the young girl beside her.

"Mhm," Yilian gently wiped the corner of her eye, blushing with a shy smile.

"During my days in the Miao village, I have been very happy. Here, I have friends - Yilian, Kunshan, Zitong, Uncle Buyi, every mi duo and mi cai of Yingyue Hamlet, treating me as one of their own, filling me with endless warmth. Here, I also have my Holy Maiden, the Sister An I think of day and night! I came here for her! Riding horses, climbing the mountain of blades, raising the Flower Flag, singing love songs, I feel like a true Miao person at this Flower Mountain Festival! I love this place, and tonight, will be an unforgettable memory for me!"

His eloquence was unmatched, and his words, heartfelt and moving, deeply touched the Miao people. They remembered how Ah Lin Ge had triumphantly passed four challenges at the Flower Mountain Festival. Whether he was from the Hua or Miao people, his status as the most outstanding mi duo was earned through genuine skill, without any deceit. This alone commanded immense respect.

"Don't listen to his nonsense," Zhaguo hastily shouted, seeing the villagers whispering among themselves, their eyes showing deep affection for Ah Lin Ge. "The Hua people's oppression of the Miao people is something we all have witnessed. He can't deny that!"

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