He remembered she had once fought against fate, but like a mayfly trying to shake a tree, she had to compromise for the sake of her two daughters.
She used to love sitting here, yearning to hear the voices of her two daughters reading poetry and books from beyond the wall, hoping that the people on the other side would allow her to enter and see them.
It was only after her daughters were married that she slowly became senile. She couldn't bear it anymore.
"Yi Tong, I'll take you away, and we'll never come back."
"Go?" The woman's voice was hoarse, her eyes vacant.
He remembered her voice used to be melodious and full of life, her eyes as bright as stars.
"Yes, go, keep going, and never stop again."
Never be trapped again.
Thick smoke rose into the sky, and the mysterious, magnificent mansion, whose truth no one had ever fathomed, was reduced to ashes.
...
When Xiao Shan returned to the inn with Ling Yao, he was surprised to find that Ling Yao's swollen belly had miraculously disappeared.
This meant that the pile of food had been completely digested.
Truly a stomach of iron.
Looking at the little person frowning in pain, he didn't know what to do. This was something she had to overcome herself. Things had already happened, and five hundred years could not be turned back.
Her sobs began again, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"Cry, don't hold it in."
She was a simple person, appearing indifferent to others, yet she was deeply emotional.
What could cause her pain was naturally something she held dear.
The Futu family had once been her protection, bringing her warmth, and their importance in her heart was greater than that of others.
Naturally, she would be heartbroken to hear such news.
"Cry, it will be better once you cry it out."
This matter was not unrelated to him. If, in his previous life, he had taken her away from politics, away from that dirty place that sucked people's blood.
Would such a thing have happened?
"That person is Wen Tang Ge Ge." Ling Yao closed her eyes and choked out.
"Who?" Xiao Shan withdrew his thoughts.
"The young man who went to the Futu family is Wen Tang Ge Ge. In his previous life, he was my Luo Xuan Ge.
You remembered your past life because of the Fire Spirit Pearl within you. He has one too."
What? He had one too!
The Fire Spirit Pearl wasn't unique?
"He was injured, and I used the Fire Spirit Pearl to heal him, channeling some of the yang fire into his body. Because his constitution couldn't withstand it, only a little permeated."
That was why he also had memories of his past life.
"But his surname is Chen?"
Xiao Shan least wanted to be involved with Song Beiting, but why was he everywhere? Was this a mistake!
"His surname is Chen, the son of Chen Dali. It seems he already knows his origins. Eighteen years ago, the Left Prime Minister cut open the womb to take the child. That child was Wen Tang Ge Ge. You had people investigate the Left Prime Minister; you should have news by now, right?"
Yes, the Left Prime Minister had visited Suiye twice, taking advantage of the drought.
The first time was in the year Jiwei, so he was looking for him?
The second time was in the year Jiazi, when he took Chen Dali's wife and performed a C-section?
Then did his father go to the capital to find the Left Prime Minister?
"I'm sorry for him." Ling Yao covered her face, her small chest trembling uncontrollably with sobs, making her appear even more frail.
Xiao Shan wanted to ask her if she regretted meeting him, if she regretted choosing him as the Great Yao Divine Monarch.
But he dared not.
In his previous life, he owed her so much. In this life, the next life, for all eternity, he would make amends, as long as she didn't give up on him.
She must be hungry again.
Xiao Shan saw her stomach caving in. At this moment, he wished she could eat more to alleviate her emotional pain.
However, throughout the day, she hadn't asked for anything to eat.
He had the waiter keep the steamed buns warm in the pot, but they were of no use.
Dongfeng Restaurant
Steward Chen had already collected the money, but the Big-Eater Little Immortal Child hadn't come to eat, causing guests to complain. He could only smile wryly and apologize to each one, offering dishes.
He guessed that perhaps the child had eaten something bad today. After all, he was a child, perhaps not as formidable as he thought.
"Liu Zi, go find out where the Little Immortal Child lives and ask if he's coming tomorrow."
What if he collected the money again and couldn't see the little divine child, angering the guests and making them not come anymore.
Liu Zi seemed not to hear, his eyes drawn to something.
"Oh my goodness, Steward, what day is it? When did Lu City get so many fairies and immortal children?"
"What fairies and immortal children!"
Steward Chen reprimanded him and looked towards the entrance.
He saw a group of beauties indeed. The one leading was tall and beautiful. A glance from her cold, beautiful eyes sent a chill through him.
She was a cold beauty.
He quickly went to greet them. Just by their attire and demeanor, they were no ordinary people, so he had to serve them well.
"Please come in, guests, please. Would you like a private room or to sit in the main hall?"
"The best private room."
The beauty's voice was chilling, her eyes devoid of any emotion.
Steward Chen glanced over. There were five people in the group, four women and one man. Two of the women were holding children.
Those two children looked extremely similar, but one was dressed as a boy and the other as a girl. Just as Liu Zi had said.
Two more immortal children.
And like the Big-Eater Little Divine Child, their eyes were exceptionally beautiful, sparkling like gems.
What a glorious sight!
Steward Chen's gaze was filled with admiration. Then he heard the woman holding the child say, "May we use the kitchen? My young master and young lady's meals need to be prepared separately."
"Ah? Ah, of course, guests, please, I'll take you there."
Steward Chen quickly led the way to the kitchen and asked Liu Zi to lead them to a private room on the second floor.
This group was Qing He and the others, who had come to find Ling Yao.
Since they had waited in Yingzhou for a long time without any news, and had heard about the events in the capital, they had come out of concern to search for her.
Upon reaching the room, everyone took their seats.
Yu Liu then said, "I wonder if the Master and Mistress have left Lu City. We mustn't miss them."
"They shouldn't."
Yu Shan went to prepare meals for the two children. Qing He held Bei Shang, coaxing her, her usually cold face softening. "There was news the day before yesterday that someone had seen them here. Even if they've left, they can't be far."
"My darlings are about to meet your father and mother, aren't you happy?"
"Aou."
Bei Shang held Qing He's finger, grinning, revealing four neat little teeth.
"Hahahaha!" Yu Liu held Bei Yue and turned to Chi Yun. "Let your Aunt Yun see more of them, and have a beautiful eldest son."
Chi Yun's face was full of joy. She touched her not-yet-swollen belly. "Half of the young master's beauty would be enough."
"Hahahaha hahahaha..."