Princess Xiangsi - Chapter 189
Qingyun found it increasingly strange as she listened. She frowned slightly and asked, "Then who is my father?"
"Juechen. But Juechen didn't know you existed. Back then, after Meijue fell off the White Bone Cliff, she miraculously survived, just like you, but she was also seriously injured. When she found out she was pregnant with you, she was determined to give birth to you. She loved Juechen her whole life, and hated Juechen her whole life, but you are the fruit of their love. She wanted to prove to the heavens that she and Juechen had loved each other in this life. At that time, Meijue's demonic nature had completely disappeared, because the demonic nature had been transferred to the fetus in her womb."
"So, when the Elder Immortal was living in seclusion in Immortal Valley, he encountered the Palace Master of Enchanting Beauty?"
The old immortal looked at Li Ge approvingly and nodded. "After I went into seclusion, one day I found Mei Jue, who was six months pregnant, in the woods not far from Immortal Valley. Because she needed someone to take care of her, she agreed to my request. When Mei Jue was about to give birth, she personally carved a stone tablet and asked me to place it on the most bustling street in the capital late one night. She hoped that this stone tablet would bring a mythical touch to your birth and make your life in the palace better."
Qingyun was astonished and asked, "Did Mother send me to the palace?"
"Meijue doesn't want your future life to be embroiled in martial arts conflicts, nor does she want you to be content with an ordinary life. The imperial palace is the most suitable place for you."
At this point, the old man stroked his beard and chuckled, "I bet Meijue never imagined that her daughter would be mistaken for Fengxi's princess after entering the palace. And it really did start raining. Life is truly unpredictable! But seeing you like this now, your mother would surely be comforted if she knew in the afterlife."
Suddenly, the old man's expression turned somber. "But not long after your mother sent you to the palace, she returned to Immortal Valley and passed away peacefully. Before she died, she instructed me to cremate her body and scatter her ashes from White Bone Cliff. And I agreed."
At this moment, Li Ge gently patted Qing Yun's shoulder and took her hand, as if to tell her that he would always be by her side.
Qingyun raised her reddened eyes and gave a smile.
Intertwined fingers, two hearts connected.
The old man's eyes flickered, and when he saw Li Ge and Qing Yun's gazes fall on him again, he quickly covered his eyes and said, "Oh dear! You two can't be so mushy in front of an old man like me!"
The atmosphere suddenly lifted from its somber mood and became lively again.
Qingyun and Lige exchanged a smile.
"By the way, Yun'er, the glass bead bracelet on your wrist was a token of love from Juechen to Meijue. That bracelet is called 'Longing.' Every single glass bead on it was made by your father himself. Perhaps that's why it was able to suppress the demonic nature within you!"
Li Ge's heart suddenly tightened, and a vague idea slowly surfaced in her mind.
Qingyun blinked. She thought of the Qin Palace. "The people in the Qin Palace probably didn't know that Mother was pregnant with me! But they recognized me."
The old immortal smiled, "Your appearance is a perfect inheritance of your parents' best features, and when you play the zither, Yun'er, your charm is exactly the same as Mei Jue's. Sometimes I even mistake you for Mei Jue returning. However, your temperament is a complete inheritance of Jue Chen's otherworldly and ethereal aura. If Jue Chen were still alive, he would definitely recognize you."
Qingyun smiled faintly.
At this moment, the old immortal pursed his lips, and asked somewhat nervously and reservedly, "If I go to the Yellow Springs, will Meijue and Juechen forgive me for what I did back then?"
"Yes, we will." As soon as the words were spoken, Qingyun and Lige smiled at each other.
“Old man, you’ve already felt guilty your whole life. Any more mistakes you’ve made can be forgiven. Besides, you’ve taken care of your mother for so long. Your mother will definitely forgive you.”
"Senior Immortal, when my master was still alive, he once told me that one of the things he regretted the most in his life was meeting Senior Immortal as a friend."
Upon hearing this, the old immortal's eyes welled up with tears, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, as if his entire being had relaxed, his expression more relaxed than ever before. After a long while, the old immortal finally spoke: "Yun girl, don't dwell on the demonic nature within you, and don't worry about it. Things will work themselves out; some things always happen unexpectedly."
Qingyun nodded, "Yes. Old Immortal, I will try my best. I will not continue my parents' tragedy. I will live well, for my parents' sake as well."
"Then I'm relieved." The old immortal tilted his head back and finished the last sip of tea in his cup. He said to Li Ge and Qing Yun with a serious expression, "Don't come to Immortal Valley anymore. I've done what I needed to do, and I've revealed the secret I've kept for so many years. Now I don't want to concern myself with worldly affairs anymore. I just want to find another place to live in seclusion."
Looking at the old man's relaxed expression, Qingyun pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay."
Li Ge nodded with a smile.
Then, the old immortal waved his hand, turned around, and went back to his room. Qingyun and Lige also left the Immortal Valley.
But they will never know what happened in the fairy valley after they left.
The old man went into the ice room in the basement.
He staggered to the ice coffin, knelt down, and lovingly stroked the face of the enchanting beauty within with his calloused hands, gazing at her intently.
After a long, long time, he spoke softly, "Jue, your daughter with Juechen is living a very happy and joyful life now." He paused, then gently placed his lips on her forehead. "Jue, I'm so sorry I didn't do as you asked. You belonged to Juechen in life, so you'll be mine in death, okay? Hehe..."
The old man spoke very softly, as if afraid of surprising the person inside the coffin.
“Jue, I’ll take you away now. We’ll go somewhere where no one can bother us.”
His lips moved down slowly, covering those cold, devoid of any warmth.
"Jue, your lips are still as warm as ever. Be good, don't be afraid. I'll take you away now. There will be no martial arts conflicts there, no scheming and backstabbing. It's a beautiful place, spring-like all year round, and full of your favorite blood flowers. There will be a house that belongs to us, with your favorite zither, your favorite food, and the cupboard will be filled with red clothes. And..."
The temperature inside the icehouse gradually rose, and the ice slowly melted. In the firelight, the old man inside spoke tenderly to the woman in the coffin, telling her about their dreams in heaven.
Volume Three: Truth and Falsehood in the Palace, Harming Others and Oneself
As time went on, Yu Wuxia's belly grew larger and larger, and she became increasingly sleepy. When Qingyun hadn't seen Wuxia for two months, she was immediately startled when they met again.
"Wu...Wuxia, how come your belly has gotten so big? We couldn't tell you were pregnant just a few months ago!"
As soon as she stepped into the Jade Pavilion, Qingyun's eyes bulged like copper bells.
"Hehe, Sister Qingyun," Wuxia chuckled softly, "You're already six or seven months pregnant, how could your belly not be growing?"
"Wuxia, may I touch it?" Suddenly, Qingyun had a strong desire to touch the life inside her.
Wu Xiao smiled and nodded.
Qingyun gently placed her hand on Yu Wuxia's belly, her eyes suddenly softening and glistening with tears. She quietly felt the baby's movements. She thought of her mother. She wondered if she had been mischievous when she was in her mother's womb. She was the fruit of her mother and father's love; if they were still alive, she would have received so much love and affection.
Qingyun smiled slightly.
"Wuxia, how does it feel to be pregnant?" Qingyun withdrew her hand and asked.
With a smile that seemed to defy time, her eyes filled with the gentle glow of motherhood, she said, "How do I put it? Although I'm very tired and it's been tough, I feel very content, warm, and happy."