On the jade steps, a calamity in the palm of one's hand.
If it were my leg that hurt and I had to meet so many wrinkled old men and immortals, I would definitely cross my legs with an air of grandeur and show off my ailing leg to everyone.
Then, in a condescending tone, he said a little further down: "Hurry up and take a look. Treat what can be cured, and for what can't be cured, hurry back to work."
Hehehe, I was just talking nonsense.
Although I was also very anxious just now, wanting to see the Heavenly Emperor immediately.
But now that I know he's alright, I'm worried that with so many spirits and so many eyes watching him, he might get tired.
Alas, conflicting selfishness keeps bothering me.
Before we immortals were teleported into the Purple Extreme Palace, I saw a gentle red light flash by in an instant above the Upper Seven Strings, next to the edge of the Thirty-Three Realms of Fei Kong Mountain.
Some of the immortals had sharp eyes, some were quick to speak, and some couldn't contain their excitement and stretched out trembling hands.
"Yes, it's that Emperor from Youqing Peach Abode!"
They came, and then they left!
That mysterious emperor who would never appear except for the reconstruction of the world's order and major upheavals—Yi Fengqu?
I looked up, savoring the faint red hue I tasted in my mind, and in the process, I drifted into a dreamlike, otherworldly paradise.
"It must have been four hundred thousand years since I last saw this legendary, peerless emperor with red robes and white hair."
Just thinking about it makes sense.
If the mystery of Moxu Chenyuan is hidden, then Youqing Taoju is openly hidden as a mystery.
Since it's also a mystery, and no one like Xie Jinhui suddenly appeared out of nowhere, it's not like that.
My interest in this emperor ended with my lack of understanding.
There is currently only one emperor in the immortal realm whose identity remains an open mystery.
The one I really wanted to see, but who may have already met the Heavenly Emperor before he left, was the Emperor who lived in the Hunyuan Cloud Valley, Zangli.
I still feel a little regretful.
In fact, there is another imperial residence in the celestial realm, called Boundless Heaven Beyond.
As for how to get there, it is estimated that only the former emperor there, the Holy Emperor Sheng, knows.
However, there are always rumors in the celestial realm that the position of the Emperor of the Boundless Heaven will not remain vacant forever.
Who knows, one day, a perfected emperor will appear out of nowhere and take up residence here.
Inside the Purple Palace, the floor is covered with warm, thin jade that flowed out at the beginning of creation, when heaven and earth suddenly separated.
Its surface appears to be covered with countless stars rotating in both directions, but in reality, they are all shadows of the endless star field hanging high above the palace.
If this endless star field is dazzlingly beautiful, then behind it lies a deep and mysterious ancient forest forbidden land.
Master Tongtang Shenjun liked a certain color and had gone there to collect scraps a few times, but after returning recently, he started sighing and complaining, which was quite strange.
The Heavenly Emperor, sitting on his spacious jade throne, did not cross his legs, but his left foot was slightly raised off the ground.
Upon entering the hall, one could hear the Heavenly Emperor's voice, as clear as a bell, as he thanked all the immortals.
"I am now well and the Ten Directions Bell has ceased. I am sorry to have disturbed you all by summoning you here. I hope you will forgive me."
Whether it was a disturbance or not, everyone knew in their hearts, and the worries and doubts of the immortals would not easily dissipate.
A group of senior immortals and elders gathered on the high steps, forming a wall of immortals to observe them up close.
I caught a glimpse of the Heavenly Emperor's feet through a crack in the wall as they moved by chance, stroking their beards and bending over.
After a while, the wall of immortals gradually dissipated, and the figure and face of the Heavenly Emperor were gradually revealed.
I looked up and gazed at it, smiling with emotion.
Heh, this old man looks pretty good.
To be honest, Emperor Shengsheng was not like many other immortals, an old man who was afraid of not having enough wrinkles.
In layman's terms, he should be considered an uncle, exuding a peaceful and dignified air of natural aging.
The Heavenly Emperor moved his head slightly, and in the vast celestial sea, he caught my little celestial fish with his gaze.
He smiled at me with his eyes, and I grinned back with a silly grin.
Finally, the senior immortals were willing to descend the steps and return to their respective positions.
Emperor Shengsheng suddenly raised his hand and called out.
“Yuan’e, come here.”
I was suddenly jolted awake from my daze, my legs had been standing like two nails, and after respectfully returning the greeting, I gracefully stepped out of the ranks and walked forward along the jade path.
With such goddess-like grace, when else would you dare to show it off?
I almost twisted my ankle as soon as I took a step, because the Heavenly Emperor spoke again: "Hui'er, come here too."
Hui'er? That's too intimate.
Xie Jinhui took long strides and caught up with me, who was pretending to be innocent, in just half a step.
We are of the same immortal rank, and we've been standing together for half a day. Now that we finally have a chance to fly solo, I have to fly with him.
Besides, although I just vomited at close range with him, it was because I, this goddess, took the initiative to fly over and beat him up.
Now, with the Heavenly Emperor's cry, it felt as if the judgment of "deeply rooted love" had fallen with a snap, locking us in once again.
Like I said before, I can play with him and not bother him, but I don't want to get married, I don't want to marry anyone.
But with the Holy Emperor above, what could I do but awkwardly walk alongside Xie Jinhui...?
It seems like I can still drift off...
For example, he pondered why the Heavenly Emperor was so kind to him.
Don't call him by his name or rank, just call him Hui'er!
Beside him, Xie Jinhui was quiet and obedient (questionable), like a wisp of white rainbow illuminating a cloud, drifting and lingering before the Heavenly Emperor's steps.
The Heavenly Emperor beckoned us to continue upwards, and patted the two empty spaces on either side of his throne.
This person is sitting next to the Heavenly Emperor?
Did I bring enough courage when I went out this morning?
I glanced at Xie Jinhui; he was bold, so I let him take the first step.
He not only stepped forward first, but also turned to the side and offered his left hand.
I'm really afraid he'll say something like, "I'll give you courage."
Just then, the Heavenly Emperor called my name.
Without hesitation, I lifted my skirt, took small, quick steps, and ran to the Heavenly Emperor's side, where I sat down with a giggle.
The Heavenly Emperor then stroked the top of my head.
"Little Iris, naughty."
The moment Xie Jinhui sat down, he stole my favor.
The Heavenly Emperor's gaze was fixed on him. After looking at him for a long time, he said earnestly, "Good, you are very good-looking. I originally thought that it would be a long time before you could take human form."
How are you doing now?
I and the other immortals stared intently at him, waiting to see how he would confess (and get leniency)!
"I am grateful for the Heavenly Emperor's concern," Xie Jinhui said modestly. "If it weren't for the Heavenly Emperor's help to return my father to the Boundless Realm 100,000 years ago, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to take human form."
I stared at him intently, wondering if this meant he had existed for 100,000 years.
That's right, a kid who's only been in human form for a few dozen days wouldn't be that weird!
"How is your father doing lately?"
The Heavenly Emperor asked the question, then smiled knowingly.
"Still the same as before, not visible." Xie Jinhui smiled and turned his gaze to me, as if to say that he hadn't ignored me.
I tilted my head in another direction, humph!
The Heavenly Emperor turned to the side and patted my hand.
Judging from his eyes, I guessed he might also ask me about my health or something.
Even the Heavenly Emperor inadvertently glanced at my stomach and smiled.
But what he said was: "Little Yuanhe, the little hill you gave me seems to have grown taller recently."
I feel that the light in my eyes outshines all the stars in the endless star field.
"Really! I knew it would grow, it definitely would grow! Yuan'e thanks the Heavenly Emperor for being willing to keep Xiaoshanbao by her side."
As I was about to stand up and kowtow, I was gently patted on the shoulder.
The Heavenly Emperor looked at me, and I looked back at him with admiration. He said lovingly, "Little Yuan'e, you must grow up well too."
I nodded happily, then suddenly noticed the Heavenly Emperor's left foot, which was still slightly suspended in the air.
Pointing at it, she said, "Heavenly Emperor, I have nothing to repay you with, so let me be your stepping stone."
The Heavenly Emperor shook his head, grabbed the hand that was focused on my feet, and pulled it back to the other side...
Oh! No, don't.
He also took Xie Jinhui's left hand, and together with my hand, we moved closer to the Heavenly Emperor.
This won't do! I don't want to shake hands with Xie Jinhui anymore, not even with my hands clasped together!
Last time we shook hands, we were bound together in a daze; this time, in front of everyone, we're bound together again with the Heavenly Emperor's certification!
Oh dear, how am I supposed to escape now?!
Ahhh!
I tried my best to pull back, but under the Heavenly Emperor's rule, all beings are equal, and it is impossible to go against his will.
Look at my hand that's been "kidnapped"—it's so soft, smooth, and clean.
It landed in the five-finger cage that Xie Jinhui had placed on the bottom floor, with his palm facing upwards.
He squeezed hard, and the Heavenly Emperor added another cover.
I stood there, stunned. The bottom was sizzling hot, while the top was completely sealed. My hand in that pot was going to get cooked in no time!
What flavor is it? Sweet or salty?
The pot lid was tapped every now and then, and my heart was filled with boiling distress.
The Heavenly Emperor looked at Xie Jinhui, then at me, and said with great satisfaction, "Hui'er, Yuan'e, you two should get along well."
It was during the cooking process that I felt was like fire and water clashing, while others thought it was like fire and water in harmony.
The Heavenly Emperor took the opportunity to announce a major piece of news.
He announced that Emperor Zangli had returned from his tribulations and brought back a biological son from the human world.
The Heavenly Emperor suggested that today's visit to the sick end early, because he had already made arrangements to assist Emperor Zangli in holding a full moon celebration for his son on earth.
The time was afternoon, and the place was the Emperor's residence—Hunyuan Cloud Stream.
All the immortals expressed their determination to attend.
But I'm puzzled as to why the matter of Emperor Zangli having a son had to be mentioned when he was holding my and Xie Jinhui's hands.
Moreover, that little rascal Xie Jinhui... he's not well-behaved at all; he's tickling my palm with his fingers underneath.
"You're not a kid anymore, why are you being so cheeky?" I glared at him with a harmonious look.
Before releasing us, the Holy Emperor gave us a special instruction.
"The two of you can attend the banquet together then."
So, that means that from the moment you enter the gate of Hunyuan Cloud Valley, you must stay together, come together and leave together.
Fine, since you're all forcing me, then don't blame me; I'll have to find a way to survive.
The Heavenly Emperor himself told me to get along well with Xie Jinhui, so what could I say?
They said they were serious, but it wasn't true; they even sold themselves out.
It's hard to say, after all, the Heavenly Emperor is ill.
I observed the Heavenly Emperor for a while. The way he looked at Xie Jinhui was like looking at a son, and also like looking at a father.
It's puzzling.
What can I do? I'll just have to become a demon.
Just look at me, alluring and boneless, with seductive eyes, gently and tenderly picking it up and launching it at the quasi-Heavenly Emperor.
"Heavenly Emperor, I will obey you."
Hey, let's see who misunderstands.
What's infuriating is that nobody took my performance seriously; even Xie Jinhui gave me a thumbs up.
I am not discouraged. To achieve many things, one must dare to dream and seize the opportunity to act.
Thinking that Xiaoshanbao could grow taller if he stayed by the Heavenly Emperor's side, I suddenly had an idea.
Before leaving the Purple Extreme Palace, I conjured a very private little telepathic spell and transmitted it to the Heavenly Emperor without hesitation.
I said, "Heavenly Emperor, I have a request."
"Do you think I'm suitable to be the Empress? No, no, no, don't get the wrong idea."
Yuan'e simply wanted to live in the Emperor and Empress's garden to find peace and quiet and gain freedom.
There are no other requirements.
After the message was sent, there was the silence I had anticipated.
It's better not to reply than for the Heavenly Emperor to think that I'm willing to marry Xie Jinhui.
Now, at least I've expressed my wishes, which is good.
Leaving the Purple Extreme Palace, the whispers of my fellow immortals ignited my passion for gossip.
The God of the Immortal Cultivator descended to the mortal realm without permission to experience a love tribulation, and now he has brought back a son.
The amount of attention this matter has garnered has naturally led to more of my fellow cultivators looking at me.
I love this kind of diversion of popularity.
Imagine, a celestial emperor descends to the mortal realm, falls in love with a human woman, and they marry, enjoy their love, and have children...
Happiness? Has the Emperor brought back any mortal women as well? Should I prepare another gift?
A scene vaguely flashed through my mind. It was when I was in front of the Ziji Palace, flying up to attack Xie Jinhui, that I seemed to see a woman in black robes holding...
We entered the Purple Palace.
Yes, that's probably her.
Now that I'm certain there's a woman who looks pretty much the same, my curiosity only grows stronger. What's the story behind it?
I stood outside the Ziji Hall, grinning mischievously. Xie Jinhui had just called out my name and was about to say something.
I can't be bothered with him anymore, since I see him all the time, even after noon.
I leaped onto a cloud and ambushed a fellow immortal on his usual route.
A pair of scissors in one hand and an inextinguishable candle in the other.
The moment the matchmaker who was supposed to be protecting the Emperor during his tribulation appeared, I cunningly and treacherously abducted her.
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