Chapter 1273: Chapter 418: Changxi’s Request (Part 2)
Sun Wukong felt a stir in his heart, he had a suspicion.
As Nu Ba and the others chatted with Changxi, their demeanor was entirely that of the mistress of Huaguo Mountain.
Even Changxi looked at Nu Ba with admiration in her eyes.
Such a mistress indeed had the bearing of the lady of the house.
In contrast, Lady Dragon of Wealth seemed a bit lacking, though she also appeared as a mistress, she spoke very little.
Only occasionally did she respond, not being very talkative.
Sun Wukong returned, appearing before everyone.
"Great Saint, Mother Moon requests an audience, and she has been waiting for you for quite some time."
Nu Ba said with a smile.
She wasn’t overly cautious, because Sun Wukong’s current status was not inferior to that of Mother Moon’s, and to a certain extent, he could even sit with Emperor Jun to discuss the Dao.
Facing Mother Moon Changxi, naturally, there was nothing to be overly cautious about.
Changxi stood up and gave Sun Wukong a slight bow.
Sun Wukong returned the courtesy and then invited Changxi to sit down.
He moved to the main seat, his gaze falling on Changxi, and said, "Goddess Changxi, it has been a long time since we’ve met, your grace remains undiminished. Have you come to Huaguo Mountain today at the behest of Daoist Friend Emperor Jun?"
Changxi immediately said, "I dare not use the word ’behest,’ this time I have come of my own accord to request something of the Great Saint."
Sun Wukong’s eyes flashed with a glint of insight; he had already guessed it.
Changxi coming alone, without Emperor Jun, already indicated her purpose.
Sun Wukong did not like to beat around the bush; he smiled and said, "I understand the intention of Goddess Changxi, you have come for the sake of Lord Taiyin, right?"
Changxi showed a hint of a bitter smile and said bitterly, "Great Saint, you guessed correctly, I am indeed here regarding my unfilial daughter."
Sun Wukong, however, was somewhat reluctant; he set his face sternly and said in a deep voice, "Hearing such words doesn’t sit well with Old Sun. Lord Taiyin betrayed Daoist Friend Emperor Jun and Goddess Changxi for the sake of the living beings of the world. I think she isn’t an unfilial daughter, but rather someone exhibiting great righteousness over kinship."
Mentioning Lord Taiyin, Changxi was somewhat angered, and she retorted, "That girl wasn’t acting for all the living beings. If that were truly the case, her father and I wouldn’t really be so angry. Though in the eyes of living beings, we are regarded as tyrants, we still understand the goodwill of those who protect them."
At this point, Changxi showed a look of resentment.
"She was just deceived by the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, that’s why she betrayed us; ultimately, it was all for a man."
Sun Wukong understood there was certainly more to the matter.
However, he had no intention of delving deeper.
Sun Wukong wasn’t that gossipy, he simply asked, "So, what does the goddess want from Lord Taiyin? Do you intend to kill Lord Taiyin? Not to mention my relationship with Lord Taiyin, but given Lord Taiyin’s current status in the Heavenly Court, the goddess wouldn’t be able to do that."
Changxi gave a wry smile, her exquisite face showing a complex expression.
"Even the most ferocious tiger doesn’t eat its cubs; no matter how cruel I may be, I wouldn’t truly want to kill my own daughter."
"So?"
Sun Wukong was a bit puzzled.
Changxi glanced at Sun Wukong and said, "I want to find Taiyin, to have her return to her father and me."
"Not to kill her?"
Sun Wukong was a bit confused.
The first time Changxi and Lord Taiyin met, Changxi seemed intent on killing Lord Taiyin.
Now she was saying she didn’t want to kill Lord Taiyin but just wanted to reconcile with her.
This made Sun Wukong a bit disbelieving, mainly worried about Lord Taiyin’s safety.
Changxi nodded, she said bitterly, "Though she made mistakes, she is still our daughter. Of the ten ancient Golden Crows, nine were killed, only the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow is left. Now, with Changxi, we’re only one son and one daughter remaining in the world. Even the greatest grievances have dissipated."
Seeing Sun Wukong’s skepticism, Changxi continued, "In fact, this is also under His Majesty’s orders. If not for His Majesty’s intention, I wouldn’t have come to ask the Great Saint for help."
"Wouldn’t it be easier for you to go to Ziwei?"
Sun Wukong scratched his head, unsure why they sought him.
He had a good relationship with Lord Taiyin, but for this matter, if the Great Emperor Ziwei intervened, it would probably be more appropriate.
With an order from the Heavenly Emperor, could Lord Taiyin not comply?
Changxi saw Sun Wukong’s confusion and said bitterly, "That girl’s personality is stubborn, otherwise she wouldn’t have acted against both of her parents back then. We just hope the Great Saint will advise her, not suppress her with force; otherwise, it would have the opposite effect."
At this point, Changxi looked at Sun Wukong with hopeful eyes and said, "If the Great Saint could fulfill this wish for us, we will always remember the Great Saint’s kindness."
Sun Wukong continued to ponder, because he felt this matter was quite thorny.
Unraveling family disputes was never easy, not just a saying.
He had no confidence in persuading Lord Taiyin.
At this point, Nu Ba spoke up.
"Goddess, I’ll agree on behalf of the Great Saint, but please also understand, resolving family disputes is no easy task, the Great Saint may not be able to persuade Lord Taiyin."
Sun Wukong looked at Nu Ba and saw she agreed, so he didn’t oppose it.
After all, Nu Ba was acting in his best interest.
In this way, regardless of success, he would have helped Changxi and Emperor Jun.
Perhaps Emperor Jun, recalling this kindness, might lend some support in the event of future changes.
Sun Wukong could guess Nu Ba’s intentions, and since that was the case, he naturally wouldn’t disappoint her.
"Thank you, Great Sage’s wife; whether successful or not, we will remember the Great Saint’s kindness."
Changxi expressed her gratitude.
Nu Ba smiled sweetly, this was the response she had been waiting for.
"Great Saint, I’ll accompany you when the time comes; after all, there are matters that are better discussed among women."
Nu Ba planned to personally get involved.
In truth, she also wanted to witness this extraordinary woman, Lord Taiyin.
For love, for the living beings of the world, she could even betray parents who were an empress and emperor. What kind of person was she?
Most importantly, it was said that Lord Taiyin was the most beautiful woman in the Three Realms; how beautiful could she be?
Nu Ba had seen Lord Taiyin but never interacted closely with her, and was very curious.
"Alright."
Sun Wukong agreed.
Originally, he was at a loss on how to persuade her, but having Nu Ba accompany him would certainly be for the best.
Lady Dragon of Wealth hesitated to speak.
"Sister Dragon, come with us; the two of us should persuade Lord Taiyin together."
Seeing her expression, Nu Ba immediately said with a smile.
"Mhm."
Lady Dragon of Wealth showed a joyful expression.
Changxi thanked the group and then left satisfied.
Only after Changxi left did Sun Wukong furrow his brows.
"Nu Ba, you’ve really given me a trouble, their age-old household grievances are not so easy to resolve."
Nu Ba smiled softly, took Sun Wukong’s hand, and said coquettishly, "Goddess, please understand that unraveling family disputes is no easy task; the Great Saint may not be able to persuade Lord Taiyin either."
Sun Wukong glanced at Nu Ba, and seeing she had agreed, he didn’t oppose it.
After all, Nu Ba doing this was also for his benefit.
In this case, regardless of the outcome, he would remember the favor he did for Changxi, Emperor Jun, and Emperor Jun might remember this goodwill in the future if anything were to transpire.
At this point, Nu Ba spoke up.
"Goddess, I’ll let the Great Saint take it from here. Please understand that unraveling family matters is not easy, and the Great Saint may not necessarily persuade Lord Taiyin."
Sun Wukong nodded in agreement.
Nu Ba with such assurance, he didn’t object.
Anyway, what Nu Ba was doing was for his own good.
When the time came, whether successful or not, he could say that he at least helped Changxi and Emperor Jun.
Changxi thanked Sun Wukong once more.
Nu Ba smiled, waiting eagerly for the response.
"Great Sage, when the time comes, I’ll go with you. There are some things better discussed between women."
Nu Ba smiled as she spoke.
Excited about witnessing this extraordinary woman, Nu Ba wondered how beautiful the three realms’ most beautiful woman truly was.
Sun Wukong agreed.
Initially, he wasn’t sure how to persuade her, but with Nu Ba accompanying him, it would be for the best.
Nu Ba and Lady Dragon of Wealth seemed a bit discouraged, as Sun Wukong tended to avoid this topic when it came up.
Then they suddenly heard, "We’ll go to the Heavenly Palace at once and ask the Matchmaker Deity to pick a good day for our wedding."
At these words, both Nu Ba and Lady Dragon of Wealth blushed deeply and looked at Sun Wukong with anticipation and disbelief.
Had they just misheard?