"Forget it, let's go back to the palace." After much hesitation, I decided to go back first. I had a feeling that if I went, I would definitely be caught by Liu Lieyu.
"Whom does Master intend to see at Changbai Mountain?" Feng Su returned without hesitation after hearing my question, clearly indicating that he did not want to go to Changbai Mountain either.
"Someone who can help us."
Feng Su remained silent for a long time before a listless voice came through, "It's all Feng Su's fault for being useless and unable to help Master."
I ruffled Feng Su's fluffy head. "Don't overthink it."
Back in the palace, I leaned against the porch, and Feng Su, transformed into a little phoenix, lazily lay on my lap.
I stroked the soft feathers on Feng Su's body and idly looked at the scenery in the courtyard. My palace has always been secluded. The palace servants wait at the door and never come close to serve me unless I call them. Without those messy people, I am happy to have peace and quiet.
"Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived." A palace maid pushed open the small gate in the courtyard and bowed her head as she spoke.
"The Empress?" Liu Yun? What is she here for? Wasn't she confined to her quarters? How dare she come here so openly?
"Let her in." I've got nothing better to do anyway, so I might as well play along and keep her entertained.
"Sister Xin'er." Liu Yun walked towards me with a warm smile. Her delicate and charming face had a pair of captivating phoenix eyes that resembled Lie Yu's, after all, they were siblings.
"What is it?" I didn't move an inch, still stroking the little phoenix on my lap, listless.
"Xin'er, why are you acting differently than before? Did my Lieyu offend you in some way? Or are you dissatisfied with me?" Liu Yun looked at me with some confusion.
The original owner and Liu Yun used to be as close as sisters, and the two got along very well. Liu Yun also believed that the original owner was a sister-in-law who could keep Liu Lieyu in check. However, later, because Liu Yun fell in love with You, the original owner did not like You and tried to matchmake You and Liu Yun several times. Unfortunately, a snake's heart can swallow an elephant. Liu Yun put me to death several times for You, and even abandoned her own family.
However, the plot hasn't reached that point yet. Although Liu Yun likes You, she hasn't done anything to wrong me. But it's still better to be safe than sorry, even if she doesn't harm me for You's sake. After all, she's Liu Lieyu's older sister.
"Second sister, are you enjoying your time in Heaven? Do you miss your younger siblings at home?" I addressed Liu Yun as "second sister," following the original owner's way of addressing her.
Liu Yun is the second oldest in the Liu family. His older brother, Liu Lieyu, has already passed away. Liu Lieyu is the third oldest, and he has a younger brother and sister.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yun lowered her head and smiled bitterly, "If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be able to stay in this Heavenly Court for even a day, but he has never even looked at me."
I know that Liu Yun is thinking of You, but I am not the original owner of this body anymore, and I will never try to match her with You like before.
"He never loved you," I said. If I could persuade Liu Yun to go back, that would be wonderful. I didn't want to fall out with her; I just hoped she would listen to me, give up on You, and return to Changbai Mountain. With Liu Yun's looks and qualities, what handsome man couldn't she have? Before meeting You, Liu Yun was the free-spirited and charming second sister of the Liu family.
"I understand, but I'm already content just to be able to live with him." With that, Liu Yun put away her bitterness and asked me, "Did you and my third brother have another fight?"
It seems that Liu Yun is unaware of my changes and still thinks that I am deeply in love with Liu Lieyu, and that my unusual behavior is only due to a conflict with him.
After thinking about it, I decided it was best to speak up and make things clear to avoid any unnecessary trouble in the future. "Second sister, Liu Lieyu and I have severed all ties."
"What?" Liu Yun's beautiful face was full of surprise.
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