Chapter 394: Wedding Invitation
Chapter 394: Wedding Invitation
In Changle's chamber...
As Liu Muyan's hand brushed past the incense burner, the flame within instantly extinguished.
Her every move was like a celestial cloud, exuding an otherworldly aura, untouched by mortal affairs.
Si She, who prided himself on his ability to read people, believed that his eyes could see through anyone, but when Liu Muyan stood before him without any pretense, he found himself unable to discern even a hint of her true nature.
Liu Muyan pushed open the window, and a serene atmosphere of birdsong and floral fragrance enveloped them.
Si She had never experienced such tranquility and harmony in the presence of another person.
"Goddess, what brings you here?"
He could tell that the Miaojiang Goddess had intentionally kept the others away, leaving him alone with her.
Liu Muyan asked him, "Are your parents well?"
As soon as she finished her question, she sighed softly, "I asked the wrong question. Your presence here means they have likely met with some misfortune."
Si She, puzzled, asked, "Goddess, do you know my parents?"
Liu Muyan's distant memories were stirred, "They once brought you to Wushan seeking medical treatment."
Si She's confusion deepened, "I... came to Wushan? They never mentioned it to me."
No one had ever discussed his illness with him.
The fact that they sought help in Wushan indicated that his illness was not an ordinary one.
Liu Muyan explained, "You were born with a severed meridian, and were not expected to live past a hundred days. Your parents traveled thousands of miles, riding day and night, to reach Wushan, willing to exchange their lives for yours."
A strong sense of shock flashed in Si She's eyes.
His journey in martial arts had been smooth, and he never imagined that he was born with a severed meridian.
You are a person with a severed meridian cannot practice martial arts.
"Was it you who cured me?"
Si She's shock intensified.
To cure a severed meridian required an extremely powerful medical skill.
Rumors of the Miaojiang Goddess' ability to revive the dead seemed to be more than just hearsay.
However, Si She thought of something, "Why not go to Medicine King Valley for a life-for-life exchange? It's not that I doubt your medical skills, but Wushan has a rule against treating outsiders. Since it's a matter of trading lives, Medicine King Valley should be the first choice."
"Good question," Liu Muyan smiled, "I asked your parents the same thing, but they didn't answer. Perhaps this answer is something you'll have to find for yourself."
Si She fell into deep thought.
Could his parents have a connection with Medicine King Valley?
Si She thought of Mao Tu.
Mao Tu was the daughter of the Medicine King Valley's Valley Master, and he might be able to ask her about it when they meet next.
"Goddess."
Zamu Duo's voice came from outside the door.
"Come in," Liu Muyan said.
Zamu Duo entered, holding a long box.
Liu Muyan gestured to the box, "Your parents left this for you."
Si She asked with suspicion, "Did they predict that I would return to Wushan years later?"
Liu Muyan smiled but remained silent.
Si She stared at her intently, and his eyes lit up, "You foresaw my return back then."
Liu Muyan didn't deny it, stroking the pristine box, "I've kept it intact all these years. You can check if anything is missing inside."
Si She could tell that Liu Muyan had taken great care of the box over the years.
He opened the box, revealing a long sword and a letter from his parents.
His parents' expectations were not for him to reclaim what was rightfully theirs or to become a savior for anyone.
They merely wanted him to live his own life.
Si She tightly clenched the letter in his hand, the force of his grip causing his entire hand to tremble slightly.
Liu Muyan said, "You have your own path to follow, and you don't need to live up to anyone's expectations."
Si She's inner demons were suddenly shattered, and his mind became clear and calm, as if waking from a dream, "Thank you, Goddess, for your guidance."
Zamu Duo placed the box on the table and retreated respectfully.
Si She put the letter back into the box and turned to Liu Muyan, speaking earnestly, "Goddess, I'd like to ask..."
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Liu Muyan shook her head. "I don't need you to do anything for me, child."
...
"Ah She! Why did it take you so long to come over? What did the Goddess tell you? Did she secretly teach you martial arts? Hey? Where did this box come from?"
As soon as Si She entered the room, Ji Li started chattering non-stop.
Everyone touched their foreheads.
True to her nature, she was as noisy as a chicken.
Among the Twelve Guards, he was the most deserving of his title.
"A personal matter."
Si She replied.
He had no intention of sharing his conversation with Liu Muyan with the others, nor did he want to reveal his connection with Wushan.
Lu Yuan drank tea, Meng Qianqian ate flower cakes, and Luo Shan knelt on the ground studying the purple dream grass.
Everyone was considerate.
Except for Ji Li, who was determined to get to the bottom of things.
"Ah She! You have personal matters with the Goddess? You must be her illegitimate child? No, wait, her illegitimate grandson? Come to think of it, how old are you this year?"
Si She silently walked over and sat next to Chen Long.
Chen Long looked at him with admiration.
He was truly composed. If it were him, that chicken would have been dead many times over.
"If you firmly believe in your path, there will be a way out."
"Is there still a path beneath my feet?"
"If you walk unwaveringly, there will surely be a way forward."
Si She's gaze went blank.
Chu the Great Marshal was dead. Was there truly still a way out for him?
Zamu Duo took a shovel to dig up the purple dream grass.
As the heir of the Luo family, Luo Shan was honored to have the opportunity to personally dig up the purple dream grass.
"It's worth it, even though I didn't discover it and can't take it with me, but being able to dig it up myself is a blessing from the gods."
Luo Shan was satisfied.
Lu Yuan glanced at him. "Were you always this superstitious?"
Luo Shan said devoutly, "Ignorance is bliss. I don't blame you. Once you understand Wushan, you'll understand my reverence for the divine."
Lu Yuan hummed.
Meng Qianqian fed him a bite. "Husband, eat this fried fruit to cool down."
Chen Long: "Fried fruit is too spicy."
Lu Yuan: "I don't mind."
Chen Long: "The one that fell on the ground, I didn't want to waste it, so I fed it to you."
Meng Qianqian shuddered.
What a brother!
After Zamu Duo took away the purple dream grass, Luo Shan's lingering gaze returned to the group, and he began discussing serious matters: "Actually, I have some news to share with you all."
"Speak."
Lu Yuan said.
Luo Shan sneered, "With your annoying attitude, I really don't feel like telling you, Young Pavilion Master."
Chen Long: "You have good judgment."
Meng Qianqian whispered, "Brother, I want to listen."
Chen Long placed the sword box on the table, threatening Luo Shan, "Speak."
Luo Shan: ... Is he going to flip out so quickly?
"Speak, then."
His attempt to keep them guessing failed.
Oh well, even his chancellor father had been defeated by Lu Yuan, so it wasn't embarrassing to be bested by him.
"The Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion has moved from Ling Shan."
Ji Li, surprised: "Moving again?"
Chen Long asked, "When did this happen?"
Luo Shan said, "Not long after you and Yu Zichuan took the Dragon and Phoenix Twins from the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion, but this time, instead of continuing to hide in a secluded paradise, they are making a grand return to the martial world."
Ji Li was confused. "What do you mean? Are they returning to the Western Regions?"
Luo Shan said, "The Western Qin Emperor has declared himself emperor, establishing the Liang Dynasty. The Pavilion Master of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion has been appointed as the Grand Minister, and he temporarily oversees the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. The Pavilion Master's daughter is about to marry the Crown Prince of Liang, and the wedding invitation has been sent to Miaojiang."
Lu Yuan asked, "What's the emperor's surname?"
Luo Shan laughed, "Coincidentally, it's the same as yours, Lu."
(End of Chapter)
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