Chapter 1277
A Little Guidance
Chapter 1277 A Little Guidance
Yunxi gave a standard noblewoman's smile and said:
“Everyone has their own ambitions. My ambitions lie elsewhere. I only wish to serve my parents. Besides, I am doing very well here. Why should I go to an unknown place to readjust? Most importantly, my body does not allow me to do so. I only have two years left to live.”
Ye Fuxue asked in confusion:
"how do you know?"
"It was the former imperial advisor who told me that I was able to live to adulthood thanks to Lingjian."
Yunxi answered the other party truthfully.
Qian Yuan frowned, because Ling Jian hadn't mentioned this matter during the handover, so he said loudly:
"Miss Wei, my apologies."
As soon as he finished speaking, a wisp of spiritual energy entered Yunxi's current physical body.
Yunxi did not resist, letting the wisp of spiritual energy travel through her body once before withdrawing. She tilted her head and asked:
"Grand Preceptor Qianyuan, is the situation true? Will I live to be eighteen?"
Qian Yuan lowered his eyes and nodded. He felt a pang of reluctance, for the beautiful young woman before him would soon perish in the prime of her life.
Yunxi sighed and sat back on the recliner, seemingly talking to herself as well as to the two of them:
"I thought the two masters could find a way to prolong my life, but it seems I was just being delusional."
Upon hearing this, Ye Fuxue looked at Qian Yuan, who simply shook his head, indicating that he was also helpless. The courtyard instantly fell into a deathly silence, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind adding to the desolate atmosphere.
Just as Qian Yuan and Ye Fuxue were about to leave, Yun Xi spoke up:
“My fairy, you have come to Yufeng Kingdom for the sake of the Imperial Preceptor Qianyuan.”
She said it as a statement, which surprised Ye Fuxue for a moment. She then explained:
"I came here to take on a disciple. Qian Yuan is my senior brother, so I took the opportunity to visit him."
After she finished speaking, she felt a little annoyed. In fact, she didn't need to explain at all, but the girl in front of her asked, so she answered subconsciously.
Yunxi picked up a round fan from the sandalwood table, fanned herself while rocking the recliner, and then continued to ask as if having a casual conversation:
"I find your face familiar, Fairy. My seventh sister-in-law seems to resemble you by a third. Her name is Su Wanying. I wonder if you know her?"
Ye Fuxue did not deny it:
“I am her aunt. She was not yet born when I returned to Yufeng Kingdom to visit my parents after I had completed my cultivation.”
"So that's how it is. No wonder I felt so close to you when I first met you, Fairy. Because of my physical limitations, I couldn't leave Ranxi Garden, so Seventh Sister-in-law often came to keep me company. She was the one who told me all those things about cultivating immortality and attaining enlightenment."
"May I ask, what is your current cultivation level, fairy?"
Ye Fuxue curled her lips into a smile and said proudly:
"I have been practicing for less than a hundred years and only recently advanced to the Nascent Soul stage."
Upon hearing this, Yunxi immediately praised:
"For a fairy to have such cultivation in such a short time, she must be an outstanding person with extraordinary talent. I admire her greatly."
Looking into Yunxi's bright and clear eyes, Ye Fuxue suddenly felt that she was quite capable and that being praised was only natural.
Yunxi changed the subject again, looking at Qianyuan and saying:
"Since the Imperial Preceptor is the fairy's senior brother, his cultivation level must also be at the Nascent Soul stage, right?"
Qian Yuan nodded, not understanding why Yun Xi asked that question.
Yunxi looked curious and said:
"How old is the Imperial Preceptor?"
Qian Yuan paused for a moment before replying:
"I started cultivating Taoism at the age of five, and I am now three hundred and seventy-eight years old."
Yunxi sighed:
"The Imperial Preceptor doesn't look his age at all. Those who cultivate truly possess the art of preserving their youth. I'm not even a fraction of your age." He then shook his head and turned to Ye Fuxue, saying:
"By the time the fairy reaches the age of the Imperial Advisor, she will probably have already ascended to heaven."
Yunxi's words left Ye Fuxue completely confused, and she subconsciously asked:
"What do you mean by that, Miss?"
Yunxi held the round fan to her lips and deliberately lowered her voice as she spoke:
“My lady, what I mean is that he is not good enough for you. Most importantly, he has no interest in you. In the mortal world, people value social status and family background. Noble ladies like me would choose to marry someone of higher social standing rather than lower themselves.”
Her words clearly reached their ears. Ye Fuxue felt a little embarrassed, while Qian Yuan frowned but didn't say anything. He just gave Yun Xi a deep look before disappearing.
After Qian Yuan left, Ye Fuxue's awkwardness eased somewhat. She looked at Yun Xi and asked:
How do you know my senior brother doesn't like me?
Yunxi smiled and said:
"Whether he cares about you or not, I don't believe you can't feel it yourself. Why deceive yourself? If he cared about you, he would have left you alone without even the most basic respect. Why waste your feelings on someone like that?"
If you are good enough, you will naturally attract more outstanding suitors. Of course, there will inevitably be some flies flying in during this process, but if you are good enough, you can just swat them away.
If you become a true fairy after ascending to heaven, there will surely be many more outstanding men in the upper realm. Why would you choose to give up countless possibilities for the future for one person?
Yunxi's words were very persuasive, causing Ye Fuxue to fall into deep thought. After a long while, she finally looked up at Yunxi:
"Did you notice something?"
Yunxi smiled mysteriously and said:
"Your future is in your own hands. If you are stubborn and too persistent, you will only hurt yourself in the end, and some people will step on you to get ahead."
"A fairy as intelligent, talented, beautiful, and fortunate as you, why ruin your future for such fleeting and unattainable things!"
Ye Fuxue's body stiffened, and she gave Yun Xi a deep look before slowly saying:
"I've remembered what you said, Miss. I'll come to visit you after the mission is over."
After saying that, he vanished from Yunxi's courtyard in a flash.
The two maids who had been hiding in the bathing room peeked out, glanced at the empty courtyard, and then stepped out of the bathing room to Yunxi's side, speaking softly:
"Miss, the medicinal bath is ready."
"Okay, help me up."
Two maids, while supporting Yunxi, asked in hushed tones:
"Miss, who are those man and woman? How did they enter Ranxi Garden without being announced? What should we do if they intend to harm you?"
"They are cultivators, and that man is the Imperial Preceptor of Qianyuan."
"Hiss!" The two maids gasped simultaneously, the more astute one whispering:
"Even the Imperial Advisor cannot be so careless. If outsiders see this, it will damage the young lady's reputation."
Yunxi waved her hand and said:
"Don't worry, if they don't want anyone to see it, then no one will see it. And don't spread what happened today."
"Don't worry, Miss. We would never speak carelessly about such things. If anything goes wrong, we would be the first to be punished."
The two maids were very sensible. In their eyes, serving Miss Yunxi was the greatest blessing of their lives. Over the years, Miss Yunxi had never been harsh on them and had taught them many skills to make a living. Even if they left the Prime Minister's residence in the future, they would be able to live comfortably.
Back at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Qian Yuan's mood was not so pleasant. He felt embarrassed by being seen through, especially since the person giving him this feeling was a mortal woman who was about to die. He felt very strange.