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In the dimly lit porch, Chu Xi's Silver Moon Robe shimmered with iridescence, making her appear as if she were enveloped in a silver halo. Her exquisite, jade-like face seemed to glow softly, resembling a celestial being descended to earth. Not only was the waiter left speechless, but even Wanyi, a beautiful woman herself, marveled inwardly, feeling a twinge of self-consciousness creeping up.
She glanced at Li Hong beside her.
Li Hong was already mesmerized, mouth agape as he stared at Chu Xi, clearly recognizing her.
Wanyi sighed internally and tugged at her clothes, trying to smooth out the nonexistent wrinkles before she smiled at Chu Xi and asked, "May I ask who this young lady is?"
"I am Chu Xi, a junior sister of Chu Hong," Chu Xi replied gracefully, her figure flashing as she stepped through the porch to stand charmingly next to Li Hong.
The two of them, dressed in pristine white garments, complemented each other beautifully, appearing as a perfect pair. Suddenly, Wanyi had this thought pop into her mind; the bitterness in her heart grew stronger, almost overwhelming her. She felt breathless, her face turning pale as paper.
A complex expression quickly flickered in Chu Xi's eyes before she smiled brightly and said, "You must be Chu Hong's sister-in-law? I often hear him mention you when he talks with Chuxiong." Chu Xi performed a graceful bow and said earnestly, "It's a pleasure to meet you, sister-in-law."
The titles—sister-in-law—struck Wanyi like a blow, leaving her dizzy and nearly unable to stand. She leaned against the Eight Immortals Table and forced a smile as she said, "Please don't stand on ceremony; since you're Li Hong's junior sister, you are like my own sister. Please have a seat."
"Please sit down as well, sister-in-law," Chu Xi said as she elegantly turned and took her seat. Then she addressed the waiter with poise, "Why haven't you brought the dishes yet?"
The waiter couldn't help but marvel inwardly; this young lady was not only extraordinarily beautiful but also exuded an air of refinement that spoke of noble upbringing. The earlier woman was indeed stunning but paled in comparison to her. With utmost seriousness, he tucked his hands into his sleeves and respectfully acknowledged her request before slowly retreating.
Li Hong finally snapped back to reality. For some reason, he felt guilty, as if caught in the act. After a moment of hesitation, he stammered, "You’re here."
Chu Xi remained seated and tilted her head slightly with a smile. "Yes, you came down the mountain to see your sister-in-law; you should have told me."
Upon hearing this, Wanyi's complexion grew even paler.
Li Hong sensed something was off about that statement but couldn't pinpoint what it was. He could only reply awkwardly, "I saw you practicing your skills and didn’t want to disturb you. Didn’t you just come along?"
Chu Xi smiled sweetly. "Let's finish our meal first before heading back; Master Uncle and the others haven’t returned yet."
Li Hong felt his face flush with heat. Spirit Stone and Ling Xiangzi were still in danger while he...
Chu Xi showed no sign of blaming him; just then the waiter entered with a large tray of dishes. She gently inquired about Wanyi's preferences and upon learning that Wanyi liked light vegetarian dishes, she instructed the waiter to place some clean vegetables in front of Wanyi and softly requested that the Bamboo Leaf Green be heated before serving.
Faced with Chu Xi's thoughtfulness, Wanyi felt increasingly desolate. She couldn't utter a single word and could only pretend to be enthusiastic while eating.
Chu Xi laughed lightly and said, "So you also use Forget-Me-Not Butterfly. The last bottle I gave to Chu Hong won’t last long; once we return to the mountain, I’ll have him bring you more." She then smiled at Li Hong and added, "You should have told me sooner."
Li Hong nodded randomly.
Wanyi was taken aback, her hand holding the chopsticks paused in mid-air. The Forget-Me-Not Butterfly, which she had cherished as a treasure, actually came from this beautiful girl in front of her. She looked at Li Hong, feeling a mix of grievance and pain in her heart, tears already beginning to shimmer in her eyes.
Chu Xi pretended not to see and brought over the Bamboo Leaf Green that was ready. She poured a cup and handed it to Wanyi: "Sister-in-law, give it a try."
Wanyi took it and drank it all at once. Although this wine was brewed using yellow wine methods, it had added spices that made it spicy. Wanyi had never tasted such strong liquor before and immediately choked on it. Tears that had been welling up in her eyes finally flowed down.
Li Hong hurriedly stood up, pulling out a silk handkerchief from his sleeve and handing it to Wanyi.
Wanyi took the handkerchief and saw the familiar characters and red flowers were indeed from her own hand. Thinking that he had been carrying this handkerchief with him all along warmed her heart slightly. She wiped her tears and smiled: "A country girl has never drunk good wine; I must have embarrassed you."
Li Hong looked at Wanyi seriously: "Don't say that. Even though you are not from the Cultivation World, lacking the ability to fly through the heavens or traverse the earth, you have always been the person I respect and value the most."
Their eyes met, and Wanyi smiled, her beauty blooming like a flower at that moment.
However, Chu Xi felt a heaviness in her heart, sadness almost overwhelming her. She could hardly resist wanting to shake Li Hong and loudly ask him what he was thinking! After all, that was his legitimate sister-in-law!
But the good upbringing she had received since childhood kept her seated still. She forced a light smile, though she was deeply troubled inside.
The dishes were served quickly, and the three of them could only cover their awkwardness with eating and drinking.
Unknowingly, as Wanyi drank more, all she could see was Li Hong. How magnificent and capable he was now made her immensely proud. It felt as if Li Hong's achievements were also hers; she began to recount stories from his childhood.
"Miss Chu Xi, do you know? Ten years ago when I first entered the Li family, I could tell that Li Hong would achieve great things in the future. He is diligent and eager to learn; within a year, he had completely absorbed everything I learned from my father since childhood—truly has an extraordinary memory! My father used to praise Li Hong, saying that with his abilities, passing the imperial examination would be nothing extraordinary. He would definitely become an important official!" At this point, Wanyi's voice lowered: "If it weren't for the war, Li Hong would have already made a name for himself..."
Chu Xi chimed in with her clear voice: "I have always respected my senior brother the most, but becoming an important official is nothing remarkable; who wouldn't want immortality and boundless power? Sister-in-law may not know this, but Chu Hong has already made a name for himself! He is now making great strides in the Cultivation World, becoming one of the top talents in our Nine Li Sect. In the future, he will surely ascend to the immortal realm and be remembered for eternity as an immortal being."
Wanyi was stunned. This was the difference between mortals and immortals. While she thought of wealth and power, others aspired to immortality and boundless power—people like them even commanded reverence from emperors. What did being an official mean?
The insurmountable sense of disparity suddenly crushed Wanyi. She lost control and shouted: "Bring another pot of wine!"
Li Hong, unable to bear it any longer, transmitted his voice to Chu Xi: "Why are you telling my sister-in-law these things?"
Chu Xi replied aggrievedly: "I am just stating the facts."
Li Hong was left speechless. Looking at Wanyi's dejected appearance, his heart suddenly turned cold.
In this life, if one becomes an immortal deity, defeating all enemies, yet loses their beloved and cannot grow old together, what kind of feeling would that be?
In an instant, the terrifying enemy of time stood before him, as if he saw an insurmountable chasm. His own appearance would never age, but across from him was White Hair, with wrinkled skin and a face that no longer resembled the Flower Beauty of Wanyi.
At that moment, what should he do?
Chu Xi's aggrieved face became increasingly clear. She was beautiful and wise, forever youthful, always maintaining her current appearance like a fairy. However, even if they shared the same table in harmony, the heart's turmoil remained unresolved!
A voice clearly reached his ears: "Li Hong, I'm drunk. Please take me home."
Wanyi trembled as she stood up, tears welling in her eyes. Her gaze lingered on Li Hong with deep reluctance before she resolutely turned away.
She turned to Chu Xi and solemnly said, "Please take good care of Li Hong from now on."
Chu Xi nodded silently, her bright eyes fixed intently on Li Hong's face. Those beautiful eyes were also filled with deep affection and profound reluctance.
Li Hong's heart was instantly thrown into chaos. He sat still, raising his hand as the pot of Bamboo Leaf Green flew over. He tilted his head back and poured it into his mouth, swallowing down an inexplicable bitterness, sorrow, and deep confusion.
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