Xie Taoshu and the Kites
To say that the emperor is obsessed with having a son shows my narrow-mindedness.
The Emperor's next blunt remark made my hasty and ruthless goddess speechless.
The "toys" in Xie Jinhui's and my palms popped open together, and the Emperor said mysteriously and considerately, "If you two are feeling unwell, eat more. You've worked hard for my son's future marriage."
What? Emperor Zangli is going to use his own son to bind Moxu Chenyuan's grandson?
Bah, bah, bah, what am I thinking? The Emperor is thinking about the descendants of Moxu Chenyuan.
It's not like I'm obligated to have Xie Jinhui's granddaughter-in-law...
But I feel dizzy.
The whole immortal realm is buzzing that I'm pregnant, isn't it? This kind of forced binding, taking advantage of every opportunity, is insane!
I said there was nothing in my belly, so why bother opening my abdomen to show all the immortals?
Anyway, even if the sky falls, I'm still just a stone; you'll have to rely on me to mend it.
I need to take good care of myself.
Say whatever you want, spread whatever you want, you won't be able to have children, suffocate the rumors.
Like me, Xie Jinhui remained noncommittal, but I felt there was a hint of smugness in his glances, a desire to have his own fun.
I need to pour a bucket of cold water on it.
"Your Majesty, I have no objection to you finding a daughter-in-law for your son, but..."
I had ulterior motives and was plotting something bad, so I touched my stomach.
What if it's also a son?
The Emperor, with a charming smile, turned her soft, boneless wrist.
A soft, magical blanket, following her hand, wrapped around the sleeping baby and flew back into her arms.
Her fingertips emanated magical power, which flowed into the infant.
The Emperor gently pinched the doll a few times, and a boy with a handsome and sculpted appearance transformed into a charming and alluring baby girl.
The Emperor picked up her masterpiece and said with unparalleled clarity, "Whether it's male or female, it's just a matter of a single thought."
Seeing that my face was so cold it looked like it was going to snow, she quickly blew a north wind on it to help me feel warmer.
"Yuan'e, you don't need to be too nervous." The Emperor's gaze lingered between my stomach and Xie Jinhui's stomach, then fell upon the endless heavens.
"A child can come from you, from him, or from anywhere in the world."
Looking at the plum blossom in my palm, I suddenly realized!
So that's why the plum blossoms held such profound meaning; no wonder they were given to both me and Xie Jinhui.
The Emperor believed that the child might also be with Xie Jinhui...
Let me laugh out loud in my head for a moment.
However, I find myself believing what the Emperor said; he is such a good role model.
So he turned his gaze to Xie Jinhui's stomach, who had turned pale.
"Little Xie, take care of yourself." I suppressed a laugh.
Xie Jinhui nodded the rogue's head, picked up a plum, and said softly, "Goddess Yuan'e, you have to take responsibility."
...
At the banquet, Xie Jinhui and I were able to sit in a secluded but conspicuous spot, just as we had hoped.
The Emperor Zangli said that he was too busy entertaining guests to attend to the children, so he entrusted them to our care.
She said that since this child is either our son-in-law or daughter-in-law, he will have to call me and Xie Jinhui "father" and "mother".
Let's give it a try first, it won't hurt.
One can only imagine what expressions the immortals would have when they saw the appearance of the Divine Lord Zangli.
Then I saw Xie Jinhui and me frantically changing diapers, arguing with each other, and then taking turns holding the baby and spinning around in circles...
The full moon celebration was lively.
The Heavenly Emperor was delighted, and the immortals provided a variety of indescribable and wonderful expressions.
Some were startled and dropped their jade pendants; some had wrinkles that burst open on their faces; some whispered amongst themselves to cover up their secrets; and some shook their heads like slow-moving wave drums.
The little boy in the cradle was very clever. By the time the banquet was coming to an end, he already knew me and Xie Jinhui.
The baby used its two chubby little hands to pinch one of my fingers and one of Xie Jinhui's fingers, babbling and shaking them as it chatted with us.
Afterwards, I watched as the immortals presented their full moon gifts and listened to their blessings.
With the permission of the Heavenly Emperor, Emperor Zangli named his son.
Our little one is called Jianyuan.
Their intention to form a powerful alliance is quite obvious.
The little baby squeezed me until I felt soft, and I smiled sweetly inside. I looked up and stared at Xie Jinhui.
What gift are you going to give our precious Jianyuan?
Xie Jinhui rested his chin on his hand, just like me, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "What are you going to give Yuanhe?"
Since we've already got the little baby all to our side, why not play with this little Xie who's only been in human form for less than a hundred days?
“Let’s both say what the gift is at the same time, and then see who can give it first,” I suggested.
Xie Jinhui's eyes were so gentle. He squinted at me, and I could keep staring back.
He said okay, and then took the lead in shouting "One!" as the starting signal.
I stared at his mouth and shouted "Two!"
But he didn't shout three.
During the pause, Jianyuan let out a soft "ee".
Isn't this a natural password? Don't miss this opportunity!
I blurted it out.
"The power of origin".
Unexpectedly, Xie Jinhui also attacked at the same time as me.
We all spoke in unison.
Then, the two streams of immortal power from him and me, one from the left and one from the right, simultaneously merged into Jianyuan's body.
The ravine below was chuckling and laughing.
I tilted my head to look at him.
Unbeknownst to him, Xie Jinhui's clothes turned red for a moment.
...
As the banquet was almost over, while the immortals took turns coming to steal the child...
Xie Jinhui and I gradually moved to a window in a secluded corner, transformed into two wisps of immortality, and ran away.
Since I don't know where Moxu Chenyuan is, I can't find any fault in him that he's on the same path as me and has followed me all the way.
Besides, even if they returned to Qingning Pavilion, after a while, when their drunken master came back, they would have to spend the whole night chatting with a group of old lotus leaves who had returned from their studies.
Instead of going back and covering your ears, why not feast your eyes on the road, enjoy the scenery along the way, and discuss whether there are any other revolutionary ways to experience rainbow silk dresses?
Two clouds drifted slowly over the layers of palaces.
I gazed at the endless starlight of the Purple Palace, which was ready to set off to take up its post and light up the night sky.
Before falling asleep at dusk, I asked Xie Jinhui about that unique gray-blue-purple snoring color.
"Can the rainbow dress only change to one color at a time? Can it be like a painting, hmm..."
I tapped my puffed-up cheek with my index finger, trying to type out a word that could express my meaning.
"Vibrant and fragrant".
Yes, that's him. I turned to look at him.
Xie Jinhui seemed to understand what I meant and nodded knowingly.
"Yuanhe means that she wants it to resemble Peking duck, pork hock, braised pork, and roast goose in the human world..."
My brain seems to have stopped craving food.
For each dish he announced, a plate of delicious-looking food would appear on his ethereal white tablecloth.
Before long, the feast will begin again.
The chef even boasted that he had recently looked at a lot of recipes.
I was so full I was practically smacking my lips, scratching my head at my own inadequacy in expressing myself, or perhaps his over-interpretation.
With a flick of his sleeve, he cleared away his clothes and the table.
Then, I remembered a good place.
She suddenly grabbed his sleeve.
"Xie Jinhui, come with me."
I dragged him straight to the Yifei Terrace on the east side of the second string, which is a famous place in the immortal realm for meditation where one can forget heaven and earth and forget the difference between you and me.
Despite its seemingly serene and secluded atmosphere, this place is actually a main road open to all who come from all walks of life.
After all, if someone can forget so many immortals, but can't forget the most basic external forces and noise, it would be very dangerous for them to truly enter a meditative state.
The immortals outside are making a lot of noise, but those immortals inside who are planning to improve themselves will only stay if they can withstand the pressure.
On this avenue stands an old peach tree fairy.
It has remarkable composure; it is said to have remained still for over 100,000 years.
The old peach tree has branches that are covered in jade-like blossoms, but it never blooms or grows leaves.
All that remains is his unyielding spirit that makes even the immortals hesitate to approach, and an unimaginable spectacle of blooming flowers.
I looked up at the tree canopy that formed a canopy.
"Xie Jinhui, can your clothes bloom with peach blossoms that only this old tree can produce?"
Like a painting.
Upon hearing this, Xie Jinhui took a few steps back without replying.
He closed his eyes and opened his arms, as if embracing the teachings and instructions given by the old peach tree.
Looking at his focused and silent demeanor, he resembled a meditating immortal.
Perhaps, the old peach tree really was teaching him.
I wanted to learn too, so after secretly glancing at the fairy tree a few times, I quietly closed my eyes to feel it.
Then, the fragrance of peach blossoms, accompanied by the gentle caress of flower stamens, landed on the tip of my nose.
As I was embellishing my imagination of the interior scene, I actually began to believe that the taste and touch were all formed by my own divine power.
While I was engrossed in it, I suddenly heard Xie Jinhui ask me a question.
"Yuan'e, look, is this how it is?"
I opened my eyes in confusion and saw peach blossoms falling like flowing light and silk threads.
Turning to look at Xie Jinhui, he resembled an ancient tree that stretched out a vast sea of flowers.
The peach blossoms on the clothes are dense and vibrant, swaying in the wind and falling in profusion.
At the hem of his robe, peach blossoms piled up, and with a movement, the five-petaled flowers, like butterflies, took flight again.
It is truly a rare sight to see an old tree flourishing.
However, while the peach tree crown had so many vibrant branches, Xie Jinhui's head was bald, with only a simple hair ornament.
I had a burst of inspiration and casually conjured up several peach branches that my master used to distract me, and then used my magical power to add peach blossoms to them.
I lift a branch, take a step, and am about to adorn the crown of this tree with branches and flowers.
"Yuan'e, what are you doing?"
The little tree was so frightened that it spoke.
But why are you talking? I sternly shushed him: "Shut up, you're a peach tree now, and I'm helping you grow strong and lush."
He shut up and stood there stiffly, letting me penetrate him.
But... he's a bit tall, I can't reach him without bending down.
Try to pull him down; he's a mature tree, you can't pull him down.
Then I'll have to stand on tiptoe.
To everyone's surprise, just as she was tiptoeing and successfully pinned a branch to the ground, she suddenly lost her footing when her heel touched the ground.
Ouch!
The tree has grown taller, and two of its branches have bent over, one supporting my back and the other around my waist.
At least they managed to keep me in place.
I shouted loudly.
"Xie Jinhui, what are you doing! Lower yourself!"
Xie Jinhui looked straight ahead and said in a voice as old as a tree, "I am a tree. I will grow taller, but I will not bend over. If I bend over, I will break."
That makes sense. Protecting trees is everyone's responsibility.
I stretched out my arm, found a good spot, and quickly told him, "Then you must hold me tight."
Xie Jinhui steadied my back with both hands, and I inserted my fingers into his head. I was finally satisfied with the result, and his head was covered in flowers.
After work stopped, I pulled his arms off and summoned a cloud to float beneath my feet.
I stared at him as he puffed and puffed.
"Xie Jinhui, you are so beautiful!"
Xie Jinhui lifted a main stem and pointed it at my clothes. I looked down and saw that my fairy robes had also blossomed...
"Yuanhe, are you copying me?" Xie Jinhui's eyes seemed to be grabbing me.
No way, I was just secretly overjoyed, and with pink flowers in my heart.
I pressed my palms against my cheeks, and suddenly my palms blossomed into leaf buds.
Holding up this flower-like head, I looked at it with a happy smile.
"Xie Jinhui, look, I am not a peach blossom. I am the peach that grows after the peach blossoms bloom."
With that, I jumped down from the cloud.
The peach tree was displeased and shouted, "Little peach, come back here! You grew on the tree, so you have to hang back here. Don't run around!"
I turned around and stuck out my tongue.
"Hmph, it's become a spirit, it's free now."
“Then I’ll become a spirit too,” Xie Jinhui said, and quickly descended.
This tree, begging for peaches, is chasing after me.
However, as Xie Jinhui ran, peach blossoms drifted out from his clothes, filling the air with fragrance.
As I ran, I kept dropping peach pits, causing him to stumble and fall.
Then I heard Xie Jinhui chasing after me from behind and cursing at me.
"You little liar, you're clearly just a thieving monkey who escaped."
"You mischievous monkey, where do you think you're going!"
"Injustice! Injustice! I am Peach!" I cried out...
The peach pits rattled and bounced excitedly along the road.
In the blink of an eye, the floor was covered in stolen goods.
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