Chapter 556.2: chao mu is here

Lying on the stone bed, she was clad in a long red dress, and her hair bun was immaculately held together with an exquisite golden

buyao

[1] pinned in her bun.

Su Xi-er subconsciously walked forward. From afar, it appeared as if Chao Mu was still alive. It was only when she went closer did despair wash over her.

Chao Mu is dead.

Chu Xian only kept her body. Her complexion is pale, and her lips have lost their rosy red colour. Looking below her eyes you can clearly make out the rotting black color of death in her skin.

Chu Xian walked to a dressing table at the side and opened the drawer, taking out a box of superior rogue. He walked to Chao Mu and carefully applied it over her face, the darkness in his eyes slowly replaced by a gentle warmth. He was extremely careful with his actions, afraid that he would mess up Chao Mus makeup.

Under Chu Xians familiar movements the black tone below Chao Mus eyes was gradually covered by the pink rogue.

After everything was done, Chu Xian stowed away the box of rogue and walked to Chao Mus side again, patting her face. Chao Mu, Su Xi-er is here. Didnt you always like to stick to her? Wasnt she the person you cared about a lot? Now that she has come to see you, can you open your eyes and look at her?

His tone was extremely gentle, but all of his calls went unheard as Chao Mu stayed motionless. She was dead, yet her body was forcefully preserved.

Su Xi-er watched as Chu Xians eyes frosted over; by the time he turned back around, the previous dark and haunted look had already returned.

Su Xi-er, you shouldnt have promised Chao Mu to go to the kitchen to get the

jiaozi

together; you shouldnt have let her enter your room; and most importantly, you shouldnt have left your room. You should have been the one to drink that water. Chu Xian spoke in a low and calm voice, slowly approaching her as each word left his mouth.

He was listing out her misdeeds one by one. Su XI-er had been deeply saddened by the news of Chao Mus death, and was still thinking about it now.

Shu Xian, I was careless that day.

Careless?! Shu Xian laughed. I had planned to take her out of the palace and come to Dongling together when the time was right. And I did, but I will never again hear her chattering beside me. After always listening to her talk all day, my heart cant accept this sudden quietness.

I am sorry for Chao Mus death. Guilt appeared on Su Xi-ers countenance, and she grew even more sorrowful when she looked at Chao Mus rosy face.

However, the dead should rest in peace. Chu Xian shouldnt use such methods to keep Chao Mu behind.

No, she isnt dead; shes only asleep. Chu Xian instantly denied. He then walked towards Chao Mu and bent down to caress her face.

Su Xi-er watched him quietly.

When enough time has pa.s.sed, he will come to his senses and properly bury Chao Mu.

It was unclear how long Su Xi-er stayed there, but she wrapped her arms around herself as she began to feel cold.

Chu Xian turned his head to look at her. You are afraid of the cold, but I want you to accompany Chao Mu. He then looked towards Chao Mu. I have to attend to court matters, so Ill leave Su Xi-er here to keep you company. When Im done, Ill come to see you as soon as possible.

He stood up and walked to Su Xi-er. No matter how cold it is, you should stay with her. Chao Mu likes to stick to you the most.

Su Xi-er looked at him and called out before he walked out. I will keep her company, but bring me a thick cloak.

Ice is preserving Chao Mus body, so I cant ask for a heater, only a cloak.

You shall stay here and bear the cold. Chao Mu isnt scared, why should you be? Chu Xian sneered and walked out.

After the door closed, Su Xi-er hugged herself and stared at Chao Mus unmoving body.

1. A type of dangling hair ornament.It looks something like this.