Water Reflects Peach Blossoms

"I will ask the Emperor and Empress to let me be a maidservant by her side. When the Emperor and Empress return to the Heavenly Palace, they will take me with them. Serving under the Emperor and Empress will not only save my face but also stop my mother from wanting me to get married."

"Ayin, what do you think?"

With her intelligence and talent, there is no need to worry that the Emperor and Empress will not value her. If she is promoted to a female official, she will have the Emperor and Empress as her backers, and the Emperor will back her up. Everyone in the Heavenly Palace will give her some face when they see her.

At that time, she would no longer have to live a life of being bullied and humbled. She would also be able to come into contact with the most outstanding young talents in the Heavenly Palace, and choose the best husband. She might even be able to marry the prince and improve the relationship between the Heavenly Sovereign's family and the Emperor.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this was a good idea, and Xuannv immediately started planning it in her mind.

Knowing that Jiang Ruan was unwilling to be the empress of Emperor Donghua, and also knowing that she was found by Emperor Donghua after escaping from the Heavenly Palace, and now Zheyan fell in love with her again, Si Yin spoke to extinguish the fantasy in Xuannv's heart.

"Xuan Nu, I think you'd better not go looking for the Emperor and Empress." He advised Xuan Nu.

Xuan Nu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her from head to toe: "Why?"

"Do you, Ayin, think that I am of low birth and unworthy of serving the Emperor and Empress?"

But the Empress was just an ordinary woman. No matter how humble her background was, she was the concubine daughter of the leader of the Xuanhu clan. Although she could not compare with the Princess of Qingqiu, from the outside, although her status was embarrassing, she could still be considered to have a good background.

You know, how many people in the world can actually see the Supreme God with their own eyes and talk with him?

Not only was she once the playmate of Qingqiu Princess Bai Qian, her elder sister was the wife of Supreme God Bai Yi, she had been to the Ten-Mile Peach Forest and met Supreme God Zhe Yan, and she currently lived in Kunlun Xu...

Her experience has surpassed many immortals and gods in the world!

Even so, does Si Yin still think that she is not worthy of being a maid of the Emperor and Empress?

Seeing Xuannv's dejected look, with tears on her face, Si Yin waved her hands repeatedly to explain: "That's not what I meant!"

"Oh! You don't understand. The Empress...she is unwilling to be the Empress. Even if you go, I'm afraid it will be useless..."

"How could it be..." Xuan Nu was unconvinced: "Who would give up being an empress and want to be a mortal woman?"

"I don't have to be a mortal girl..." Si Yin muttered softly.

Who knows, Jiang Ruan will eventually become the mistress of the Ten-Mile Peach Forest.

Ever since she knew that Zheyan had fallen in love with Jiang Ruan, Si Yin actually supported Zheyan between Donghua and Zheyan.

Not only is the Old Phoenix handsome and elegant, his real body is also good-looking. More importantly, he is humorous, speaks gently, and has an impeccable temper. He is so kind to the younger generations like them. If Jiang Ruan were with the Old Phoenix, I really don't know how much he would spoil Jiang Ruan?

Maybe he is really the kind of person who wants to pick the moon without even getting the stars.

It's much better than Emperor Donghua who always has a cold face, looks like he has no desires and is difficult to approach.

The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. Si Yin couldn't help but nod to confirm his idea.

He also thought that if Xuannv really succeeded in staying with Jiang Ruan, and if Jiang Ruan married Zheyan in the future, wouldn't Xuannv have to follow Jiang Ruan back to the Ten-Mile Peach Forest?

Isn't this back to square one? Xuannv must be reluctant to see all her efforts go to waste.

A few days ago, she accidentally learned of Si Yin's true identity, and now when she heard him deny herself like this, Xuannu's eyes dimmed a little.

Si Yin is Bai Qian.

The people of the Bai family in Qingqiu never told her where Bai Qian was. She took Bai Zhen's letter to Kunlun Xu to seek refuge with Bai Qian, who had transformed into a man. Bai Qian did not tell her that he was Bai Qian, leaving her in the dark and knowing nothing.

Bai Qian was born noble and had a beautiful appearance. She didn't have to ask for anything as people would bring it to her. Even her master was the god of war Mo Yuan.

But she was born with nothing, and was looked down upon everywhere... Now the opportunity to turn things around is right in front of her, but Bai Qian always denies her wish to be a lowly court lady to the Emperor and Empress, and to stop living in fear and being bullied.

How unfair fate is!

A tear rolled down Xuannv's eyes, and she said sadly, "But... this is the only chance to change my fate."

"Not necessarily." Si Yin advised her: "Look, you are so beautiful. If you work hard and practice hard, you will be able to stand out one day."

"If you need any natural treasures, just tell me and I will send them to you to help you cultivate."

Seeing Xuannv still looking sad, Si Yin felt overwhelmed: "Xuannv, seriously, don't get close to the Emperor and Empress..."

"The Empress's situation is rather complicated. Whether or not she will return to the Heavenly Palace is still uncertain."

"Think about it, if the Empress didn't marry the Emperor and didn't return to the Heavenly Palace, would you go back with the fairies from Taichen Palace? You have to know that the Heavenly Palace isn't as free as our lower realm. There are rules and constraints everywhere, and even the smallest thing can cost someone's life!"

Listening to Si Yin's earnest advice, Xuan Nu still refused to give up: "But..."

"Don't say but. You know the reputation of Emperor Donghua. If you accidentally offend him, even death would be the least of your life."

After hearing what Si Yin had said, Xuan Nu could only say, "Okay, I'll listen to A Yin."

Remembering that Si Yin would disappear for hours at a time these past few days, Xuan Nu asked again, "Then you were often not in your room or on the mountain these past few days. Where did you go?"

Si Yin: “…”

Can he say that he has a lover outside?

If I don’t tell Xuannv, she will definitely be angry again. So, it’s okay to tell her.

……

The mountain behind Kunlunxu.

Mo Yuan, dressed in black, walked into the courtyard where Jiang Ruan lived.

The courtyard is exquisitely and beautifully decorated. Although it is a small courtyard, there is a stream running through the courtyard. In the water, you can see the unique spiritual fish species of Kunlun Xu. In the sunlight, the scales on the fish reflect the fragmented light, which is very beautiful.

After walking across a stone bridge, Mo Yuan saw the fairy maidens guarding outside the stone house, and Zhe Yan sitting at a stone table under a plum tree, sipping tea.

Mo Yuan walked over and sat down opposite Zhe Yan.

After pouring a cup of tea for Mo Yuan, Zhe Yan said with a smile, "The situation with the Winged Tribe is urgent. How did you find the time to come here today?"

"Come and take a look." Mo Yuan lowered his eyes and glanced at the stone house obscurely: "Miss Jiang is still awake?"

Zhe Yan shook his head: "I'm too drunk. I can't wake up for the time being."

"I didn't expect that Ruan Ruan, with her mortal body, couldn't handle the strength of this kind of wine. When Ruan Ruan ascends to become an immortal, she will be able to handle this wine."

Inside the stone house, Jiang Ruan seemed to vaguely hear someone talking.

The voice was so soft that she could hardly hear it clearly, as if it was mixed with noise.

She felt hot all over, as if there was a fire burning in her body, especially her throat, which was very dry.

She wanted to drink water, but she couldn't open her eyes. She struggled like a fish dying of thirst...

Outside, Zheyan paused in his tea sip after noticing the Ten-Mile Peach Forest barrier shifting. When questioned by Mo Yuan, he said, "There's something unusual happening around the Peach Forest barrier. I'll go back and take a look."

"I'll leave this place in your care."

After Mo Yuan agreed, Zheyan stood up and turned into a stream of light and flew towards the Ten-Li Peach Forest.

After Zheyan left, Mo Yuan, who was sitting alone at the stone table drinking tea, noticed the fire phoenix left behind by Zheyan.

The fire phoenix circled in the sky, enjoying the long-lost freedom.

Suddenly, Mo Yuan heard an extremely soft whisper.

The voice was soft and a little hoarse. Mo Yuan listened carefully and found that it was Jiang Ruan who was muttering about asking for water.

He tightened his grip on the teacup, looked at the fairy standing at the door, and said in a deep voice, "She wants to drink some water."

The fairy agreed and walked into the stone chamber.

Gently lifting the curtain, she saw the woman on the bed with a flushed face, frowning and talking in her sleep with an uneasy look. The fairy gently wiped the sweat from her forehead with a wet towel, then helped her up and gently fed her water with a teacup.

After Jiang Ruan stopped drinking, the fairy put down the teacup, looked up, and saw Lord Mo Yuan standing at the door of the stone chamber for who knows how long.