The Fallen Consort

"Are you sleeping?" Muxin's voice woke her up from her thoughts.

"No. Just thinking." Yi Ling whispered, yet her eyes were closed. She was currently inside the Ring and was accompanying Muxin on the Hill. She was leaning her head on Muxin's right shoulder.

Ever since everything was cleared up between them, more or less Yi Ling and Muxin's relationship took another step. Aside from occasionally holding hands or hugging, they had been pretty good with each other. Yi Ling would still rather sleep in her East Courtyard or the Sect Master's Chamber. Although she recognized Muxin as her lover and husband, she was still 16 turning 17. She still blushes everytime he hugs her or holds her hand. Fortunately, Muxin's countenance look liked someone in his mid-20's. Even though he is more than a million years old, who knows how long?

"What are you thinking about?" Muxin lifted his right arm out and held her tiny waist. His blue eyes stared at hers, like a hawk with its prey. 

Yi Ling gulped. She still sometimes couldn't believe that Muxin is her lover. A Beautiful Deity like him deserves to be placed on top of a stage and just be admired. Especially those blue eyes, she always get herself lost whenever he looks at her.

Muxin pinched her cheeks, seeing that she was not replying. Since the time that Yi Ling came back, he always caught her staring at him. At first he was anxious, later on it turned into excitement and sometimes annoyance since she won't respond. Like what's happening right at this moment. But he already knew the reason of this blank look on hers. The first time he ask, she would only say that he looks really handsome. She would then occasionally sigh or giggled.

He had never understood this reaction of hers. Not even in her past two lives did she act like this. But he knew that she was admiring his face. How could he get mad at that? As long as she was looking at him and her feelings were directed to him, he would never complain.

"What is it?" He asked.

"I was thinking if my mother is alright. She's the only blood relative that I have on this life time. I want to find her as soon as Qianru is done healing. I heard that it should be any day now." Yi Ling snuggled closer to Muxin. Aside from looking at his eyes, she had this bad habit of sniffing him. He had this personal scent that smells like Jasmine. It gives her comfort and a homy feeling.

"En. We will find her soon. But before you leave, learn how to used the Divine Heavenly Bow first. Though your Martial Combat abilities have now excelled, learning to used the bow is going to be helpful to you too.

We've postponed unlocking your seals for long already, it wouldn't hurt to unlock the fourth seal on your way to your mother's location." Muxin played with Yi Ling's hair. He likes doting on her. He had never been opened to her before. Now that they finally cleared everything up, he wasn't holding himself anymore.

"Hmm.. Alright. I'll try my best." Yi Ling gave Muxin a warm smile. No matter what happened to them on the past, it was now all in the past. Right now, the only thing that matters to her was her present.

Most of the time, Yi Ling would be busy would other things. It was rare for them to have time together. Right now, he was able squeeze into her busy schedule by using the lonely card.

Yi Ling hugged back to Muxin. Most of their time was spent on silence. There wasn't a need for talk. It feels like just being together was enough.

"Ling'er.." Muxin called her name softly, gently withdrew away from her and look at her in the eyes.

Whenever Muxin was this close, Yi Ling couldn't help but blush. Sometimes, she would find an excuse to ran away or to change topics so that they wouldn't kiss. With her memories not completely recovered, she would feel embarrassed and frustrated. She didn't have any prior experience in kissing. At the moment, she was conflicted on how to divert his attention.

As if he was ready and knew her inner thoughts. Muxin placed both of his hands into her cheeks.

"Ling'er, Don't run away from me anymore. I missed you for so long. I just want to show you how much I love you. Will you allow this husband to do his duties?" Muxin gulped, firmly holding her head. Afraid that she would turn her head or run away.

Yi Ling blushed. Everytime she heard him say the word husband or wife, she would always turned red. Seeing the loneliness in his eyes, her heart couldn't help but feel guilty. Insteqd of replying, she decided to close her eyes. Waiting for that magical moment to come. It would rather easy for her if her eyes were closed. She didn't trust herself if she looked at him as he leaned his face near hers.

Seeing her closed her eyes, Muxin smiled devilishly. His lonely card worked. Without further adu, he leaned his head down. Meeting his lips to her. He had been waiting for this for a long time.

As their lips touched, Muxin's hands moved into different positions. His left hand held her head from behind and his right hand pulled her closer by supporting her back. This time, it wasn't like how they only smacked their lips. This time, Muxin's lips really moved.

As the situation became heavy, a loud dry coughing broke their moment. It was deliberately done to get their attention.

" *COUGH* *COUGH* !! "