When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

After three rounds of drinks, the warmth gradually grew stronger.

Xie Changyan picked up the tipsy Jiang Song by the waist and gently placed him back on the bed in the inner room.

Jiang Song's eyes were half open and half closed, with two red clouds on her cheeks, making her look particularly charming and attractive.

She didn't know where she got the courage from, but she sat up, hooked her arms around Xie Changyan's neck, pulled him towards her, and leaned in to kiss him.

A hint of surprise flashed across Xie Changyan's eyes, then turned into intense joy and tenderness.

He put his arms around Jiang Song's waist and deepened the kiss. Their breathing gradually became rapid and passionate.

The night sky is filled with brilliant fireworks, the house is filled with spring, and the flickering candlelight illuminates the room beautifully.

The morning sun rises, and the rosy glow gradually dyes the sky, covering the courtyard with a layer of golden gauze.

When Jiang Song woke up, he felt comfortable all over, as if he was completely surrounded by warm sunshine.

She opened her eyes and found that there was no one beside her, but the air still retained the warmth of last night's joy.

On the table stood a newly opened jar of "Three Friends of Winter" wine, with a note next to it. The handwriting was vigorous and powerful, clearly in Xie Changyan's handwriting:

"Song'er, when you wake up, seeing wine is like seeing me. May this day be as warm and long as tonight. A glass of this wine every night can drive away the cold and warm your body, and also help you sleep and soothe your mind."

Jiang Song looked at the note and couldn't help but smile gently.

She gently picked up the wine jar, brought it close to her nose and sniffed it. The familiar fragrance of pine, bamboo and plum instantly filled her nose.

This wine is magical. It seems to have a miraculous effect of making people's blood flow smoothly and their spirits refreshed.

She tidied her clothes and walked out of the room, only to see a picturesque snow scene in the yard. After a night of accumulation, the snow had covered the entire yard, making it a blanket of silver and a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

Xiuyun had gotten up early and was cleaning the yard. When she saw Jiang Song coming out, she quickly put down the broom and greeted him with a smile.

"Madam, are you awake? Breakfast is warming in the small kitchen. I'll bring it to you right away."

Jiang Song smiled and nodded, feeling that the spiritual energy in his body was flowing more smoothly, and there was a slight sign of improvement in his cultivation.

Ever since she accidentally entered the Xie family's secret realm that day, she noticed that the speed at which she absorbed spiritual energy had increased significantly, especially in the presence of sunlight, the effect was even more pronounced.

Jiang Song didn't know what the reason was. Perhaps he could only solve this mystery by entering the secret realm again or seeking guidance from an expert.

But no matter what, this is a good thing. She will seize this opportunity to practice hard and improve her strength.

"Young Madam, tomorrow is the second day of the Lunar New Year, which is a good time for sacrifices. We should go to visit Aunt Cui's grave." Xiuyun reminded Jiang Song while preparing breakfast.

Jiang Song's heart moved slightly when he heard this.

Cui Qiuyun's death was suspicious. The Jiang family thought she was unlucky, so they hurriedly buried her on a straw mat in an uninhabited wasteland on the outskirts of the city without even erecting a tombstone.

Now that she has taken over Jiang Song's body and lived a new life, she should pay her respects.

"Well, get ready, we'll go early tomorrow morning." Jiang Song ordered.

"But should we tell the young master about this? I think he should go to the memorial service with you."

Jiang Song thought for a moment and shook his head. "My husband is weak and shouldn't go out and catch a cold. There's no need to tell him about this. We can just go and come back sooner."

After hearing this, Xiuyun said no more, but felt a little sorry for her young master.

Although she was a servant, she could see that the young master was very good to the young mistress. However, the young master was seriously ill and could not accompany the young mistress like a normal person.

However, she also believed that as long as the young master and the young mistress had the same mind and worked together, one day their hard work would pay off.

After breakfast, Jiang Song returned to his room and continued practicing.

She sat cross-legged on the bed, formed seals with her hands, closed her eyes and concentrated, feeling the fluctuations of the spiritual energy around her.

Following the rhythm of her breathing, the spiritual energy seemed to be guided by something and gathered towards her, flowing slowly along her meridians into her dantian.

Jiang Song only felt warm all over, as if he was gently wrapped by a soft force, comfortable and peaceful.

She knew that this was a sign that her cultivation was about to break through.

Sure enough, not long after, she felt the spiritual power in her body surge, as if a torrent was running wildly through her meridians.

Jiang Song was delighted and immediately practiced his mental skills to guide the torrent to circulate back and forth along a specific meridian route.

With each cycle, she could clearly feel her meridians being widened, and her spiritual power becoming more condensed and pure.

It was unknown how long it had been, but when the last bit of spiritual power returned to his dantian, Jiang Song slowly opened his eyes, his face full of excitement.

She succeeded!

His cultivation had reached the fifth level of Qi Refining!

The column of [Cultivation Potential] on the spirit stone suddenly jumped from "Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment" to "Peak Stage of Foundation Establishment"!

Jiang Song clenched his fists, feeling the abundant spiritual power in his body, and his heart was filled with pride.

As long as she continues to practice steadily, she is confident that she will be able to break through the foundation-building stage in the near future and enter a higher level of practice.

She got up from the bed and stretched her muscles. She felt relaxed all over, as if she had endless energy.

She walked to the window, opened the frame, and let the fresh air flow into the room.

The sun is shining outside the window, and the sky after the snow looks particularly clear and high.

Jiang Song took a deep breath of fresh air and felt refreshed, as if the whole world had become brighter.

*

In Yunyin Pavilion, an old man with white hair and beard was holding a wine spoon and slowly stirring a jar of new wine in the bamboo forest.

"Master, let me tell you, if this Qi-boosting pill is added to the wine, its effectiveness will be reduced by at least 20%. Instead of wasting this excellent pill, it would be more cost-effective to give it directly to the young lady."

In the bamboo forest, apart from the old man's chatter, there is only the crisp sound of snow water dripping on the bamboo leaves.

Xie Changyan stood aside, his eyes following the old man's movements, his expression indifferent, "Mr. Xue, I don't want Song'er to know about me too soon."

"Your business? Do you mean the missing spiritual bone in your body, or the secret of your 'cultivation' day and night?" Doctor Xue raised his head and looked at him with a smile.

Xie Changyan raised his eyebrows slightly, but didn't answer directly, "Both. Her cultivation is still shallow, and knowing too much will not benefit her."

"So, you're just going to dissolve the Qi-boosting pills I painstakingly refined into wine, claiming it can dispel cold, warm the body, and help with sleep and calm the mind?" Divine Doctor Xue shook his head, a look of regret on his face. "You, kid, are quite considerate."

Xie Changyan chuckled, remaining noncommittal. He turned and gazed into the distance. "No matter what, she helped me. I will ensure she gets everything she deserves."

"Then have you ever thought that truth will come to light eventually? One day, she will know all the truth." Doctor Xue said seriously.

Xie Changyan was silent for a moment. "Before that day comes, I will make sure she has enough strength to face everything. Then, whether she stays or leaves will be up to her."

"You're quite open-minded." Divine Doctor Xue sighed and handed the wine spoon to Xie Changyan. "Alright, the wine is brewed. Take it. Remember, one cup a day, no more."

Xie Changyan took the wine jar and smiled softly, "Thank you, Mr. Xue."