Chapter 1272
Temporary Physical Body
Chapter 1272 Temporary Physical Body
The back garden of the Prime Minister's residence in the capital of Yufeng Kingdom
Yunxi was sunbathing on a jujube wood recliner that had been custom-made for her. She was wearing a pink embroidered ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) with intertwined branches, and her hair was styled in an adorable bun with exquisite red coral beads as a hair accessory. The look was understated yet luxurious, making her even more cute and charming. Unfortunately, Yunxi was in an unusually depressed mood.
Torn apart by the spatial gale, she managed to squeeze through the crack with her last shred of clarity, but her soul separated from her body. Her soul followed the power of prayer and entered the body of a baby girl whose heart had stopped beating, becoming a newborn.
She briefly woke up during the birth of the baby girl, but because her soul was too powerful, her mortal body could not withstand it. So she decisively sealed 90% of her soul power and lived a peaceful life as an infant in the days that followed.
Because she intervened in time, the fragile infant's body was not destroyed, but the infant became a notorious sickly person in the Prime Minister's mansion. Moreover, the infant was the kind of person who would fall ill at the slightest disturbance, and was even predicted by Doctor Ye to die young unless the Imperial Advisor intervened to save him.
As a mother, the Prime Minister's wife could not bear to see her daughter, whom she had risked her life to give birth to, die young. So she persuaded Prime Minister Wei to intervene and invite the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian of Yufeng Kingdom to personally treat Yunxi.
When the Grand Preceptor Lingjian arrived, Yunxi was fast asleep, but that did not prevent this somewhat accomplished Grand Preceptor from noticing Yunxi's difference.
When Ling Jian opened his third eye, he was almost blinded by the golden light. In his eyes, Yun Xi was a true golden doll, shining with golden light from the inside out. This kind of golden light of merit could probably only be found on a savior. Instantly, Ling Jian was amazed by her.
He immediately stabilized Yunxi's temporary body and gave her very serious instructions:
“Prime Minister Wei, this girl is extraordinary. It is your good fortune that she was born into your womb. As long as she lives, she will protect and bless the entire Prime Minister’s residence. You must raise this girl well and not neglect her.”
Ling Jian's tone was serious, and Prime Minister Wei was also greatly surprised. He hadn't expected his youngest daughter's fate to be so good, so good that he could see envy and respect in Ling Jian's eyes, mixed with a hint of awe. He immediately agreed earnestly:
"Rest assured, Imperial Preceptor, she is my daughter. I will fulfill my responsibilities as a father, raise her to adulthood, and ensure her safety and well-being. May I ask the Imperial Preceptor to bestow a name upon my daughter?"
National Preceptor Lingjian waved his hand and said:
"She can choose her own name. Once she can speak, let her choose it herself."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Wei's heart tightened again. Even the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian dared not name his daughter, and he had no idea how noble her destiny was. However, he still respectfully agreed.
"Wei understands. Please ask the Imperial Advisor to help my daughter's health so that she can grow up smoothly."
Ling Jian nodded in agreement, took out a jade pendant he had kept hidden away and hung it around the baby girl's neck, then turned and said:
“Prime Minister Wei, this jade pendant can temporarily protect her and keep her free from illness and disaster, but she must not be separated from it for even a moment.”
"Rest assured, Imperial Preceptor, apart from my husband and I and our personal wet nurse, I will not allow any outsiders to come into contact with my youngest daughter."
"That's good. I'll come to visit you again in a few days."
After finishing his sentence, Ling Jian returned to the Imperial Preceptor's residence with an air of nonchalance. He wanted to go back and look through the books and scrolls to see if a similar situation had ever occurred in the history of Yufeng Kingdom.
Yunxi thus lived a secluded life in the Prime Minister's residence, rarely venturing outside and even rarely being seen by outsiders.
The outside world's perception of the Prime Minister's youngest daughter is that she is frail, sickly, and unlikely to live long. However, she is the apple of the Prime Minister's eye, and Prime Minister Wei even went so far as to ask the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian to protect her.
After presiding over the annual sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian would visit Yunxi at the Prime Minister's residence to check on her health and exchange a few words with her. Each time he left the Prime Minister's residence, he would go into seclusion for a period of time. Rumors circulated that the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian had used his own cultivation to prolong the life of Prime Minister Wei's youngest daughter, a great depletion of his energy that forced him into seclusion. These rumors eventually reached the Emperor's ears, who privately summoned the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian to inquire about the reasons behind it.
The Imperial Preceptor Lingjian explained helplessly:
"Your Majesty is overthinking it. Lingjian's seclusion is not due to severe physical depletion, but rather because he gains insights after chatting with Miss Yunxi. Although each seclusion is short, he always reaps rewards."
The emperor was skeptical, but ultimately chose to believe, even asking cautiously:
"Since Prime Minister Wei's youngest daughter has such a good destiny, could we arrange a marriage between her and my grandson? Such a blessed woman should enter the royal family."
Upon hearing the Emperor's suggestion, the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian's lips twitched, and he replied very seriously:
"As long as Your Majesty can accept that the future of Yufeng Kingdom will be ruled by the Empress, Lingjian will not stand in the way."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's expression changed, but daring not to offend the Imperial Preceptor, he could only ask directly:
"Does the Imperial Advisor mean that my grandson is unable to control this woman?"
Ling Jian nodded solemnly, but inwardly he thought: "Don't even mention your grandson, the entire Yu Feng Kingdom can't be suppressed. What good things are you thinking? Aren't you afraid of ruining the country's fate?"
Seeing the Emperor's shifty eyes, Ling Jian kindly reminded him:
"Your Majesty, this woman will not live long. She is only here to undergo tribulation. When the time comes, she will leave. Let her come quietly and leave quietly, and do not interfere in any way."
The Emperor's eyes flashed, and he nodded, saying:
"I have taken the Imperial Advisor's words to heart."
Finally, the royal family intervened to suppress the rampant rumors. After that, Ling Jian would avoid people when visiting Yun Xi at the Prime Minister's residence. The rumors eventually faded away, leaving only the rumor that Prime Minister Wei's youngest daughter was a noblewoman.
Yunxi only fully took control of her body when she was three years old. With Lingjian's guidance, she chose Wei Yunxi as her name and began a period of recuperation.
She was still injured after her soul left her body this time, but it was better than the previous injury. At least her soul did not leave her body while she was floating in the spatial rift. With the double protection of her physical body and golden armor, she was not torn apart by the gale.
But the moment she emerged from the crack, she completely lost consciousness. She was swept by the tail of the gale, causing her body and soul to separate. Her soul found refuge in the infant's body, but her own body fell to an unknown location.
Yunxi tried to control her physical body, but almost caused her current mortal form to collapse. Fortunately, Lingjian was there and intervened in a panic to maintain her fragile body. The jade pendant that had been hanging around her neck was also shattered. She slept for three days, which startled Lingjian and the Prime Minister and his wife, who stayed by her side for three days.
When she opened her eyes, the Imperial Preceptor Lingjian said solemnly:
"Yunxi, whatever you want to do, now is not the best time. Don't risk your life."
The Prime Minister's wife kept shedding tears, her voice choked with sobs as she said:
"Yunxi, how could you bear to leave me? Are you trying to tear my heart out?"
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