Chapter 183: A Fateful Connection

“So that’s the story…” Yun Shu rubbed her temple as she thought the whole thing over once again.

It seems that the Demonic cultivators are taking things for a worse turn, the defeat in war wasn’t able to make them back down. Instead, they are infuriated and now want to reckon down the entire Empire.

“So they invaded the East county, where the Martial Arts tournament is held? They’ve sure got some guts this time, what about the Cult leader?” Yun Shu asks, frowning slightly.

“The shadow guards and spies I sent couldn’t find any sign of that bastard. After the previous Cult leader died, a new leader has taken on the position. However, it is still unknown who that person is. No one has ever seen him, or yet to see his face.” Emperor Yun seemed frustrated as he ran his hand through his hair.

“It seems he likes playing hide and seek, I’ll look into it. As for the incognito visit, who did you choose?” Yun Shu seemed to be calculating something seeing how lost she was in her own thoughts.

Though Emperor Yun didn’t know what she was thinking, he said what he needed to, “Mo Ling Yuan. He is the most trusted official among the few loyal trustees within the Royal court.”

’So it’s going exactly as Chen Yi told me. That means Bai Yunxian encountered Mo Ling Yuan in the East during the festival.’

Yun Shu recalls the events where Mo Ling Yuan has the fateful encounter with Bai Yunxian, and falls in love with him at first sight.

Even if it was cringe, Yun Shu still listened to Chen Yi intently.

“Host, the main system is soon to go through a big updating procedure. During this time, the system will be shut down temporarily, and I’ll fall asleep. Before that starts, I’d like to assist you with all the information I have in hand.”

The chibi version of Bai Yunxian looked very sickly and sleepy, which made Yun Shu worried for unknown reasons.

And seeing him so weak and feeble, made Yun Shu’s heart ache for some unknown reason.

Was it because he looked so similar to Bai Yunxian that this vulnerable look within him reminded her of Bai Yunxian’s pain and suffering that he went through?

She didn’t know…

’Chen Yi, are you really just Chen Yi? Or.. Is there a different connection between me and Bai Yunxian that I don’t know?’

Yun Shu thought of asking this question to Chen Yi a thousand times, with different possibilities of what the answer would be.

Though she couldn’t think those theories she made up from watching too many dramas would actually come in handy.

But she never had the courage to ask him the question for real, for fear of being rejected.

“I heard everything and set it in mind, but are you really alright?” Yun Shu asked, only to see his corner of mouth lift upwards, hiding the thoughts she had just now deep in her heart, in a dark corner where no one but she could enter.

“I’m completely fine, you don’t need to worry about me, the system, host. Focus on your mission, and by the time I return, please be safe and sound, even after completing the mission. Sorry for not being able to assist you in this crucial moment.”

Yun Shu couldn’t blame him, nor did she feel like it. Just that, her heart felt unease as she saw Chen Yi disappear into thin air.

’I hope he comes back at the right time…’ Yun Shu thought as she looked at the far away pond, where the moon light reflected beautifully, like a decorated jewel.

Back to the present, Yun Shu snapped out of her thoughts as she faced Emperor Yun, “I got it. I have to follow along with the Chancellor, right?”

“You must be exhausted and need some rest after coming home in ages, niece. I don’t want to inconvenience you, so think it over.” Emperor Yun shook his head, giving her a chance to refuse.

“Instead, let your husband follow along with Mo Ling Yuan, he will take good care of him. And no one will know that he is actually the wife you claim.” Emperor Yun said as he seemed pretty determined to get Bai Yunxian away from Yun Shu.

’My uncle hasn’t changed at all. He still considers Bai Yubxian as someone weak and useless. But well…’

A witty smile appeared on Yun Shu’s face as she shook her head, “I don’t have any problem letting him go, it would be good for him to gain some worldly experience. However…”

“I’m following the group as well.”

This time, Yun Shu looked forward to the meeting they’ll have with each other, meeting face to face without concealing their real gender.

Because this festival in the East will be the turning point of Bai Yunxian’s life. And Yun Shu will make sure to make it happen in every possible way.

Though he may not recognize her, she still wanted to be by his side, just like the shadow that follows him everywhere.

Yun Shu’s heart swelled in excitement, looking forward to the future.

’Ah, I’m really looking forward to this event…’

Unknown to Bai Yunxian, another harsh test awaited him as he made his way to the Yun Manor.

***

Yun Shu and Yun Xuan were still at the Palace without any sign of return.

At the same time, Yun Manor.

Bai Yunxian came down from the palanquin, greeting everyone waiting for them in the front hall of the Manor.

All of them were familiar faces, and they seemed both happy and relieved to see him.

At first, Bai Yunxian was feeling nervous and guilty the more the palanquin was getting closer to the manor.

Because these people were so lively and sincere, they were the first people to show him kindness and consideration.

After running away from the manor in the middle of the night, he was constantly in guilt for making them worry and inconvenienced, but when he saw the familiar bright faces that welcomed him with open arms, even if he made a mistake. All those feelings were washed away, replaced with gratitude.

“Xian’er! You are back!” First of all, the person who approached him wasn’t Lady Bai, but Lady Yun who seemed worried and relieved.

“Did you arrive safely? Did you eat well, live well? Look at those hands, they turned into sticks and scarecrows! What that unfilial child was doing, wasn’t he taking proper care of you?” Mother Yun seemed to be concerned about Bai Yunxian more than her own child, which made the Yun brothers exchange sneaky glances with each other.

Even if Bai Yunxian only got to stay together with the Yun’s for a month, their care for him was genuine and sincere.

The ’unfilial child’ here was none other than Yun Shu, which made Bai Yunxian laugh involuntarily.

“No, mother. I’ve been living and eating well. My husband took good care of me. I’ve been worried about the family, how have you been?” Bai Yunxian hugged both Lady Bai and Lady Yun as he looked happy and blissed, contended with this wonder family.

It was about time he repaid their generosity sincerely, just as how they showed him.

“It’s not like she will wear out in the shade, Mother. You should let her in and have a rest.” Elder brother Yun shook his head as he spoke up finally, a long time after exchanging greetings.

“Look at me! I almost forgot to take him in out of excitement, Sister, let’s go in. We should let Xian’er eat and have a rest.” Lady Yun turned to Lady Bai as she agreed to the proposal.

But Lady Bai seemed concerned as she looked around frantically, slowly speaking up, “Xian’er, I don’t see Shu’er anywhere? He didn’t return with you?”

“By the way, I don’t see Shu’er. Where did he go? Wasn’t he supposed to return with you guys?” The second brother also inquired of the Fourth brother, who replied shrugging his shoulders.

“He was about to come, but His Majesty summoned him to the Palace.”

“To the Palace?” Yun Chu frowned as he looked at Yun Qi.

“If it’s like that, then there is nothing we can do. Let’s head in, Mother. We have to hold the dinner banquet without Father and Youngest Brother.” Yun Xiao sighed as he shook his head, giving up on the world.

But Bai Yunxian was the only one who was quite surprised after hearing this. Why did they seem to be thinking something?

“Second brother, what do you mean by without them? Shouldn’t we wait for my father and my husband to come back?”

“Huh? Oh, sorry I forgot to tell you. Sister- in- law doesn’t know this, but tonight they won’t be able to return home until they finish all the heavy jars of wine in the Palace.” Yun Xiao sniffed as he looked apologetic.

“His Majesty becomes a heavy drinker when he gets both our father and youngest one together.”

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