Chapter 110 Lantern Festival Night
Song Chi had been in seclusion for about ten years. When the winter snow fell, she sensed that Cui Xue Ruo and the others were beginning to emerge from seclusion one by one.
You could say she could leave now, but she decided to hold back a little longer. The reason was simple: this state of complete absorption in the world made her feel that perhaps she could suppress her feelings. She still felt that remaining unmoved was the most pleasant thing.
However, when the golden scroll suddenly jumped, a task popped up.
The speed at which the corners of her mouth curled up far exceeded any semblance of restraint. Restraint my ass!
She sat up abruptly from her deathbed, jumped up... but still maintained a little composure, finished her cultivation, and then successfully completed her seclusion.
Ever since that person started occupying his mind, cultivation on the righteous path has become as simple as eating and drinking. Perceiving the mystical energy of heaven and earth, circulating the five elements—those are all a piece of cake. But that's how people are; once one problem is solved, another arises. Compared to the hardships of cultivation, Song Chi still finds the latter much easier.
She'd been lying low for so many years now, and she'd had enough of being a coward. But let her calm down first. Seduction was something she wasn't very good at. No, not just not very good, she had no idea how to even begin.
I walked barefoot through the snow like a crab for a few steps, then decided to take a shower and change first. I'd start by making myself look beautiful.
As for how to seduce...
The task is as follows: "On the night of the Lantern Festival, invite Mo Shubai to tour the White River and Lake. When you reach the pine and bamboo forest on the east side, fish will emerge from the water. Jump into the fish to reach the study of Immortal Lord Qingxiao's villa, where you can obtain the second section of the Flying Immortal Platform Unsealing Melody."
The book indeed tells of the time when the ancestral master's musical melody was about to be revealed. Cui Xue Ruo would soon go to the library to seek solutions to a problem in her cultivation. In fact, over the years, this group of destined individuals and protectors would often visit the library to try their luck. In the past, they had always returned empty-handed, but this time Cui Xue Ruo would fall into Qingxiao Immortal Lord's study with Ye Qingyu.
The room she mentioned was the study in the separate courtyard, which is probably not the same one they fell into.
None of these are the most important things; the main target is Mo Shubai… Wait a minute, Song Chi couldn't help but cup his face in the bath. The mission, the mission, is naturally the most important thing. Being love-struck really does hinder one's career.
In short, the mission absolutely had to be completed. This was a crucial mission concerning the Flying Immortal Platform, so she couldn't afford to be negligent. Nodding involuntarily, Song Chi soaked in the hot water for a while.
With the mission in mind, she felt that inviting Mo Shubai wouldn't be so difficult.
So after bathing and changing, she carefully applied her makeup. As she was about to leave, she realized it was still the seventh day of the month. Suddenly, her cheeks twitched violently in the cold wind.
I don't know about other people who are obsessed with love, but she seems to be losing her mind.
Defeated at the gate, Song Chi returned home and soon overheard the servants saying that Mo Shubai was going back to the ancestral home soon. That wouldn't do; if he went back, what would happen to her mission?
So she paced around the room. Finally, she swallowed her pride and sat down to write a letter. Unfortunately, she suffered from her lack of education. If she had invited Mo Shubai to a lantern festival on the Lantern Festival, someone as talented in poetry and prose as Cui Luoying would surely have been able to showcase his abilities and write a beautifully written piece.
She could only write a single line.
"Respectfully yours, Eldest Brother: The Lantern Festival is approaching. I wonder if you would be interested in strolling around the lantern displays with me? Respectfully yours, Third Sister Song Chi!"
Unfortunately, Mo Shubai was a talented scholar proficient in poetry, calligraphy, painting, music, and chess. When Song Chi saw the invitation, he had some reservations, but he still reluctantly called his servant to deliver it to Tingquan Pavilion.
As soon as the boy left, her heart started pounding wildly. She couldn't help but pace around the room, kicking two chairs in the process, almost splitting her toes.
Fortunately, it only took half an hour for the boy to rush back like a gust of wind, his face flushed.
"Miss, this is Mr. Shubai's reply."
Song Chi, with a straight face, gave the boy a spirit stone to send him away. The boy tried to peek, but she flicked him out of the courtyard with a finger. Otherwise, what if someone saw her trembling as she unwrapped the invitation?
Damn it, won't falling in love give you a heart attack?
Her heart pounded as she opened the invitation, making her dizzy just looking at the handwriting. She shook her head for a while before she could decipher it. The writing was overly elegant, beginning with praise for the beauty of the lanterns in Baijiang City on the Lantern Festival, then adding that she was in the mood for a leisurely stroll down the mountain and was honored that her third junior sister had such refined tastes. In short, it took her two readings to understand that Mo Shubai had agreed.
Only then did his heart stop pounding so wildly. He wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead and put the invitation back into his storage ring.
Next, eight days later, on the Lantern Festival… how to seduce Mo Shubai. First, she needed to confirm whether she treated her like a younger sister. After seeing the plum blossom fan, she felt it might not be that. But those two plum blossoms… you could say he just wanted to paint two, that would make sense too. Damn it, anyway, she needed to confirm. The remaining question was, if she didn't see her as a younger sister, would she like her? Honestly, that seemed even harder to prove.
Putting that aside, the real problem is how to seduce her. Although her dating experience is practically zero, that doesn't stop her from having read countless romance novels. But now, looking back, Song Chi is completely bewildered. It seems that in almost all of them, the male lead falls in love first, then gradually lures the female lead into his trap. And she only likes this type of story; the "fishing beauty" type wasn't her taste in her past life, so she never even considered it. Now, she suddenly feels a pang of regret. She should have been more eclectic when reading novels, instead of simply sticking to one type based on her preferences. Now, any experience she can draw upon is practically nonexistent.
As for real-life versions, they do exist. But they're all frivolous versions like Hua Shalan and Wen Yujiu, nothing more than showing off their bodies with deep V-necks to seduce people.
You could say that... well, it's not impossible.
This task is quite thoughtful, like jumping into a lake. So, a wet and suggestive scene wouldn't be out of the question.
If things continue like this, and Mo Shubai still has no feelings for her, then there's basically no chance for them to get together.
Then, shall we do it this way?
The thought flashed through his mind, and he immediately started making a ruckus. But when he looked down at his small frame, Song Chi felt like crying.
Her physique is exactly the same as when she was a teenager. Her figure is really just so-so.
Basically, even when it's soaked... it's still not tempting. It's awful.
But whatever, everyone has their own taste. My awful childhood friend from a past life once said that many people like someone like her. Well, let's give it a try.
Exhaling hot breath from his nose, Song Chi began to go to the room to choose an outfit to see which one was more alluring.
Furthermore… like Hua Shalan and the others, a slightly loosened diagonal collar can easily create a deep V-neck. But she's wearing a bellyband, so she can't create a deep V-neck… how annoying.
Then I'll have to choose a less-than-proper style of bellyband. Thanks to my second senior sister, she made me quite a few bellybands in various styles. Among them were some with slightly low necklines, which, no matter how you looked at them, offered a subtle hint of allure. So it's settled, I'll choose this pale yellow bellyband with only two layers of soft silk. Eldest senior brother, you...you just wait...my foot!
Song Chi figured he'd probably still be a coward when the time came. But... better safe than sorry.
Venerable Xueqiao had recently witnessed Song Chi's successful enlightenment, but the girl was acting strangely again, dawdling and refusing to leave her seclusion, hanging on to that little bit of pure energy every day. He couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he went out to visit friends for a few days.
I just got back today, and as soon as I arrived at Yunhai Songtang, I heard that Song Chi had sent an invitation to his senior brother.
He couldn't help but sneak a peek into Shu Bai's study. Sure enough, there lay a plain-language invitation on the desk, the contents of which made Venerable Xueqiao rub his forehead. That brat, so timid before, and now, as soon as she emerges from seclusion, she throws up something this big.
Look at Shu Bai, even when replying, a drop of ink accidentally fell onto the invitation. He then moistened his brush twice before finally writing his reply. He even rejected the first one because it was too flowery… and the sentiment too subtle; Xue Qiao Venerable thought the girl probably wouldn't understand. The second one, however, was simple yet elegant, comparing the girl to the dazzling brilliance of starlight and lanterns reflecting each other, making Xue Qiao Venerable yearn for such clever little expressions of love.
But... even so, that brat read the reply twice before nodding and letting out a sigh of relief. Venerable Xueqiao couldn't help but cover half his face with his hand. "Shubai, you... maybe you should just bear with it a little longer." This girl, apart from being decent in music, is really quite rustic. It's a real waste of talent for her to be paired with a refined person like Shubai... But whatever, as long as they like each other, that's fine.
In short, this time their relationship should be able to take another step forward.
That's really not easy. That girl was so timid, but she finally decided to take action.
Eight days passed in the blink of an eye, and the Lantern Festival arrived. The sky was overcast that day, and the snow was heavy. It was the coldest winter in recent years.
As dusk approached, Venerable Xueqiao saw Song Chi beginning to dress and groom herself. Then, around 7 PM, she stood under the eaves, clenching her fists to brace herself against the cold wind, before finally stepping out. Today, she was unusually adorned with crystals at the corners of her eyes and a floral adornment between her brows. She wore a pale yellow dress, her hair loosely styled in a gentle, elegant updo, adorned with swaying gold hairpins and delicate velvet flowers. This, combined with her arched eyebrows and eyes, gave her an unusually charming allure. This, it seems, is a perfect example of a woman dressing up for her beloved.
Venerable Xueqiao couldn't help but smile slightly; this child was indeed thoughtful today.
Shu Bai had originally dressed casually and gently, probably thinking that this would make it easier for her third junior sister to get close to her. However, seeing Song Chi properly dressing at home, he also put on a golden crown and jade belt, and dressed extra neatly before going out. However, his robes were still the slightly soft blue ones, still indicating that he wanted his third junior sister to be closer to him.
The two actually met by the lake.
"Third Junior Sister."
"Senior Brother!" It felt like Song Chi had to muster up a great deal of courage to say these words in the cold wind before he regained some composure. "Let's go, Senior Brother." By this point, he seemed as lively as usual.
The two set off together through the snow and arrived at the edge of the barrier of the Yunhai Songtang Holy Land.
"Senior Brother, let's sneak down the mountain."
"Alright."
Presumably not wanting to be disturbed, the two immediately disappeared down the mountain. Venerable Xueqiao smiled at the wind; these two should be getting along well this time. It hasn't been easy. He turned around and couldn't help but flip through the almanac. It wasn't that he was in a hurry, but it wouldn't hurt to see if there were any auspicious days.
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Author's Note: [Milk Tea] The second update is here! I have to go write tomorrow at 9 PM. I need to coax myself to write more lately. [Clown]
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