Chapter 62
"So, what 'Heaven's Mandate' really wants me to do is control the emperor, right?" Wen Weili pondered for a long time. She didn't continue asking about her mother, but instead asked, "Your influence is already spread across the world, and 'Heaven's Mandate's' pawns are everywhere. Changing dynasties shouldn't be that difficult, right?"
The Heavenly Mandate Sect Leader nodded. "It's not difficult, but the hardships of changing dynasties still weigh on the people. The Duanmu family isn't so corrupt that we can overthrow them. We should look within to find a way to change it. While maintaining the stability of the people's livelihood, those who can influence the emperor are the most important."
Wen Weili understood why her mother fell into despair after the death of the mind-affecting poison. It was not that her mother did not love her, but she had gambled a lot for success, including the possibility of continuing to control the emperor, further development in the sect, a large amount of rare medicinal materials, many precious favors, and even her daughter. However, the refining failed, and her mother suffered a huge blow, so she stayed indoors.
Wen Weili understood her mother a little, but her heart was still cold.
"Then, how can you be sure that I am the person you are looking for?" Wen Weili was very curious. How did they find out before she realized it?
"Haha, child, although you are confused, King Huai has already given us the answer." The leader of the Tianming Sect looked at Duanmu Huaixin and couldn't help but smile. "When you were in the palace, your mother used that connection to contact us to protect you. King Huai also found us. After knowing that we could protect your safety, he was willing to give everything he had, just to make you happy."
"Xinxin?!" Wen Weili suddenly turned her head and held Duanmu Huaixin, who had refused to look her in the eye.
Although Duanmu Huaixin had anticipated that the leader would reveal all his secrets, he couldn't help but stumble at this moment: "Sister, sister, don't be angry."
"Why should I be angry?" Wen Weili sneered, "You mean well, how could you think I'm angry?!" Duanmu Huaixin didn't dare to meet Wen Weili's gaze, so he had to lower his head to avoid her, while the leader looked at the two of them with a smile in silence.
Tears were already flashing in Wen Weili's eyes, but she seemed unaware. She had always thought that she had never received love from her relatives, and had always doubted Duanmu Huaixin's love and did not believe in the love of others. But it was not until today that she understood that her mother loved her, but her mother was in deep pain, but was still willing to come out for her daughter. Duanmu Huaixin loved her, but she was unwilling and dared not believe it, and Duanmu Huaixin proved it to her again and again, and her master Li Zhigu and even the leader of Tianming also loved her, but they all had more important careers to accomplish, but still treated her with the greatest tenderness. Although there were various reasons why they did not make these loves clear between them, Wen Weili did have many people who loved her.
It was only at this moment that Wen Weili finally shed tears of relief. Duanmu Huaixin took out a plain silk handkerchief and gently wiped her tears. Tianming Sect Leader poured tea attentively until Wen Weili calmed down. She pushed a cup of tea in front of her and looked at her gently: "Have some tea, little Weili."
Wen Weili drank some tea, and before she could savor the light and sweet taste, she firmly told Aunt Fu, "Aunt Fu, you said I'm a member of Tianming's family, right?"
"Yes." The leader of the Tianming Sect smiled faintly. She already understood Wen Weili's decision.
"Then let me truly complete the mission as a member of 'Destiny'!" Wen Weili said firmly. Duanmu Huaixin just nodded to express his willingness to go with Wen Weili.
"Okay, on behalf of the Tianming Sect and its twelve elders, I agree to your joining. You can take a religious name as a nickname. Everyone in the sect will treat you as a sister or sibling. If you are hurt, we will avenge you. Blood debt must be paid with blood!!!"
The leader of Tianming and Wen Weili looked at each other. They saw firm belief and soft protection in each other's eyes. Wen Weili felt the vigorous vitality of Tianming. She realized that the reason why "Tianming" could stand firm in the wind and rain was not because it was indestructible, but because of such a flexible unity. Maybe they would be hurt, but they would never be defeated.
"And your destined one is also under our protection," the leader looked at Duanmu Huaixin, "If you betray her, destiny will hunt you down to death, even if you hold that high position."
Duanmu Huaixin pursed his lips unhappily: "I won't let my sister down! You Tianming are the ones to watch out for. Don't let me catch you bullying my sister!!"
Seeing Duanmu Huaixin's subconscious rebuttal, Tianming Sect Leader did not get angry. Instead, he chuckled, and his tone was slightly intimate: "Hmph, in that case, you should go find Li Zhigu. She will do her best to help you."
After saying goodbye to the Heavenly Fate Sect Leader, the waiter outside the door immediately came to greet them. She seemed to have received the news long ago, and looked at Wen Weili and Duanmu Huaixin with a smile: "Sister, come with me. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
"Did Li Zhigu know I was coming?" Although Wen Weili knew Li Zhigu's painstaking efforts, she was still a little angry with Li Zhigu and secretly decided not to call him "Master" when they met.
"You'll know when you get there, sister," the waiter smiled mysteriously, "Sister Li specifically told you about it."
"Really? I'd like to see what she does."
Following the waiter into a courtyard with green bricks and red tiles, the rich smell of medicine made people feel clear-headed. There were no flowers or trees in the huge courtyard, but it was full of medicine baskets with medicinal materials drying in the sun. The waiter reported to the house and left with a smile.
"Li Zhigu!" Wen Weili pretended to be angry and rushed into the medicine room, "You hid it very well!"
"Good girl, my good disciple, would you like to try this soup that Master made for you to moisten your lips?" Li Zhigu, dressed in a narrow-sleeved green gown, was sweating profusely from her busy work, but her handsome appearance instead carried a hint of worldly air. She personally served a bowl of soup, "I've been simmering it for a long time, good girl, would you like to try it? And you, go get some yourself."
Although Li Zhigu felt sorry for her disciple, she still looked down on Duanmu Huaixin and coldly ordered Duanmu Huaixin to get another bowl. If she hadn't felt guilty towards Wen Weili, she would never have asked Duanmu Huaixin to come in, let alone let him taste it.
Wen Weili knew Li Zhigu's personality and knew that this was already Li Zhigu's "apology". She sighed helplessly and drank the soup in the bowl with Li Zhigu's hand.
"Well, angelica, ginger, and mutton, Master. It's not that cold now, so how come you feel like you're nourishing?" Wen Weili shook her head in amusement, but still obediently drank the soup that the master thought was nourishing for you.
"It's because you've been busy and traveling lately, and your emotions have been so up and down. This soup is warm but not dry, which is just right for you to warm up now. Drink it and have a good sleep. Later, you can take care of yourself according to the recipe. Otherwise, if you have a headache or fever, don't blame me for not reminding you." Li Zhigu patted Wen Weili's head while muttering. Although his tone was firm, his movements were light.
Wen Weili nodded silently and drank the whole bowl of soup and meat obediently.
"Master..." Wen Weili finished her soup and, taking advantage of the good atmosphere, wanted to ask what the plan Aunt Fu mentioned was.
Li Zhigu glanced at Wen Weili, seemingly knowing what she was thinking. Without waiting for her to ask, he spoke directly, "It's simple. Since you're going to fulfill your destiny, you can only help the man next to you ascend the throne. After all, he has the right to do so... But, aren't you really afraid of a repeat of what happened to your mother?"
Li Zhigu's words silenced Wen Weili. Mei Wuchen's final failure was truly heartbreaking, and it was also one of the reasons for Wen Weili's pain. Did she really have another chance to take this gamble? Would she definitely succeed?
Wen Weili looked up at Duanmu Huaixin, whose brows were furrowed just like hers. After a moment's thought, she asked Li Zhigu, "Master, Xinxin will definitely ascend to the throne, right?"
"Yes, before the queen killed Duanmu Qing, Duanmu Huaixin was the only candidate," Li Zhigu gave Duanmu Huaixin a meaningful look. "After all, Prince Huai is not a pushover. To win you back, he did many crazy things, even fooling his opponents."
Duanmu Huaixin said firmly, "I didn't lie to them, sister. Master is right. I did some irrational things at the time and even thought about using dishonorable means to get you. But later I realized that if I was not accepted by you, I would rather stay by your side as your younger brother, because loss is the most painful thing. Sister, every day you leave, I can't sleep all night."
"Xinxin, I believe you." Wen Weili's heart was no longer so determined, and she also understood her own heart. Maybe she did not love as deeply as Duanmu Huaixin, but she did have love for Duanmu Huaixin.
"How about this? I have a failed Life and Death Pact. Although it's not as magical as we expected, it can make the person who consumes the child Gu feel miserable for every month, and even want to commit suicide after half a year. This can only be resolved by obtaining the antidote from the mother Gu. In a sense, it can make a covenant much stronger, although it can also be betrayed if one can endure the pain. What do you think, boy? Do you dare?"
Duanmu Huaixin did not answer. He looked at Wen Weili, waiting for her decision. He had already said that he was willing to obey his sister's instructions. If Wen Weili was willing, he would take it willingly. If Wen Weili refused, he would just regret that he could not prove his feelings to his sister again.
Wen Weili hesitated slightly: ".......No need."
"Silly girl, how can you believe that he won't 'betray' you like Duanmu Qing?" Li Zhigu shook his head and sighed, "It will be too late to regret by then."
"No, it's not that I believe Xinxin won't betray me. After all, my mother has already been betrayed by the Duanmu family, right?" Wen Weili laughed. "It's just that if Xinxin disappoints me, I will kill you with my own hands."
Wen Weili's smile was gentle, but her words were frightening: "After all, this time I will help Xinxin reach that position, control everything around him, and have the power to cut through it. I will be stronger than my mother. What's more, the 'destiny' now is not the 'destiny' back then. We are all better than before."
"Sister!" Duanmu Huaixin couldn't help but hug Wen Weili, "Okay, since I'm the only one who's still with Xinxin, anything is fine."
"Good girl, Xinxin." Wen Weili hugged Duanmu Huaixin back, and seemed to have figured something out, laughing happily, "Hahaha, what a good girl, Xinxin!"
"A pair of fools..." Li Zhigu had left the room at some point. She listened to their intimate conversations, still doubtful in her heart, but she couldn't help but smile. "I just hope your love will last forever."
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