Chapter 30 Chapter 30 "Are you sure he's the one you'll choose for your life...
The same oath, when said out loud, is just a challenge.
When Fuxu said it, it sounded so beautiful as a confession.
It is witnessed by the heavens and the earth, and we all share the joy, anger, sorrow and pain.
This... should be a confession, right?
Jiu Zhao asked himself uncertainly.
After all, when she took the initiative to lean over and kiss Fuxu that day, Fuxu was so shocked that his eyes trembled, and he stretched out his hand but was reluctant to push her away.
From then on, the relationship between them changed.
That kind of change does not need to be announced to the world with fanfare, but comes from a tacit understanding when people look up and down at each other.
Now, now even this layer of ambiguity that we have all abided by is about to be exposed.
But is this right?
In the unromantic martial arts arena, with both of them covered in dirt and looking extremely embarrassed—
Fuxu just casually said such important words. Isn't this really unreasonable?
At least it is completely different from the image of Jiu Zhao that was once a young girl that was imagined.
Jiu Zhao always felt that something was wrong, and her toes curled up in her satin shoes with nervousness.
Her voice stuttered drunkenly as she stuttered, trying to maintain her composure, "Don't say such things with such an icy face!"
Fuxu was still looking at her, his handsome features illuminated by the glow of the barrier.
Further down, those two thin lips moved slightly, as if intending to continue saying something regardless of Jiu Zhao's discomfort.
Time was stretched countless times, and every arc of the young man's lips opening and closing was played in slow motion in Jiu Zhao's vision.
His lips are beautiful.
...The most important thing is that that faint color was once kissed by me.
The heat on his cheeks suddenly rose rapidly, and Jiu Zhao's mind released many uncontrollable thoughts.
No, you can't—
I am the goddess of Sanqingtian, this seems too disrespectful!
His movements were faster than his will, and Jiu Zhao suddenly covered Fu Xu's lips.
Facing the man's slightly confused eyes, she swallowed, averted her eyes, and said calmly, "It's been several hours. I'm so tired. My whole body aches. Master, let's stop practicing here today. I'm going home!"
Before she finished speaking, she even used teleportation and disappeared from the spot with a snap of her fingers.
…
After returning to Changxi Palace, Jiu Zhao immediately asked people to prepare water for bathing.
She took off her complicated dress and immersed herself in the warm water stream. The temperature on her face was still enough to boil an egg.
Jiangyu got a change of clothes and was about to leave when Jiuzhao called out, "It's so boring to take a bath alone. Let's chat."
In most scenarios, the chatting that Jiu Zhao mentioned has nothing to do with simple small talk.
Guessing that her master might be worried about something, Jiangyu knelt down beside the bathtub and asked, "What does your highness want to talk about?"
After swimming a few laps in the pool, which was spacious enough to accommodate dozens of people, to cool off the heat on his face, Jiu Zhao emerged from the water with a head of wet raven hair and leaned his elbows against the pool wall. "Jiangyu, do you have someone you like?"
“……?”
Jiangyu widened her eyes.
Her eyelashes trembled again and again, and when she saw Jiu Zhao still staring at her, she said weakly, "Your Highness, the Three Pure Ones' decree stipulates that servants are not entitled to have any feelings before they are pardoned by their masters and freed from slavery...
"This involves the laws of heaven. How dare this servant forget it?"
In the past, when the decrees from heaven were not so strict, a fairy maidservant beside a supreme god formed an ill-fated relationship with a rebellious Phoenix soldier. During the war between gods and demons, they secretly exchanged messages and almost leaked military secrets.
The God Emperor was furious and ordered that the fairy maid be ground into dust and scattered into ashes.
The Heavenly Order was also modified to stipulate that the sole purpose of immortal slaves was to serve their masters. If they failed to fulfill their duties and gave in to their emotions, not only would the two individuals involved be punished, but their masters would also be accused of lax governance.
"Ah, is there such a rule?"
Jiu Zhao scratched his head.
She was not yet born at that time. When she grew up, she was often punished to copy the Heavenly Order. Either Lan Qi helped or other servants of Chang Xi Palace wrote for her. How could she remember it so clearly?
After a moment of embarrassment, she said nonchalantly, "That's nothing. If you really have someone you like, just tell me and I'll make the decision to free you from your status as a fairy slave."
To be fair, apart from being extremely difficult to please when she loses her temper, and usually being unforgiving no matter whether she is right or wrong, Jiu Zhao is much more open-minded in other aspects. She never cares about family background and rank of immortal position, which are the most important things in the Three Pure Ones.
Jiang Yu's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she was a little moved, but she hesitated and lowered her head: "Your Highness, there really is no..."
Jiangyu's personality is similar to Jiuzhao's, both of them are people who can't keep secrets.
Looking at her like this, the answer is self-evident.
Jiu Zhao bent his knuckles and tapped the back of her hand: "Tell me the truth, or I'll throw you into the Immortal Beast Forest."
"No, Your Highness, I know I was wrong—"
Jiangyu immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.
She noticed that Jiu Zhao was in a good mood, so there was not much fear in her tone.
After a round of playfulness, the distance between them became a little closer.
Jiangyu pondered for a moment, then kowtowed politely and said sincerely, "Your Highness, please forgive me. I didn't mean to deceive you.
"Your Highness knows that I and Xiangbi are both transformed from Hetian jade. In fact, there are not only two pieces of jade from that piece of raw stone, I and Xiangbi. There is also a third piece. It was carved into a pair of jade pendants together with me ten thousand years ago.
"From the moment we became jade pendants, we have been inseparable. We were enlightened and awakened together. We promised to see each other's appearance sooner or later. We absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and practiced day and night together. Then, we transformed into human form together. He has accompanied me through the long years.
"If we really want to talk about liking someone, I think the person I like in this life is him."
From the moment Jiangyu mentioned the word "inseparable", another face involuntarily appeared in Jiuzhao's eyes. She was originally troubled by the unclear entanglement with Fuxu, but the appearance of that face was like a cool spring splashing on her face, cooling her overheated mind.
"So, people who have been together for a long time can never escape this fate..."
Jiu Zhao couldn't help but murmur.
"What did His Highness say?" Jiangyu tilted her head, not hearing clearly.
Jiu Zhao shook his head again, then said with a pleasant expression, "I do remember that among the palace maids serving me, you and Xiangbi are the only two jades. It seems that the one you are talking about is not in Lihentian—what is his name, and where is he now? How about I arrange a marriage for you?"
Jiang Yu quickly waved her hands in a flattered manner, "My humble status means I cannot possibly deserve such a favor as your Highness personally arranging a marriage for me!"
With the foreshadowing of the previous memories, she briefly broke free from her identity as the Divine Princess's maid, and fell into a sweet mood, speaking a little bolder. "The person I like is called Qing Jue. He is currently working in the Northern Territory, as a staff member in the residence of a Fox Clan Golden Immortal."
“Wow.”
Hearing the other party's identity, Jiu Zhao laughed out loud, "You are mine. He is just an aide, not worthy of you."
She didn't really mean to despise Qingjue's status and position when she said this.
There's Lan Qi's long-term disguise, followed by a sudden betrayal, and the fact that the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan once betrayed Sanqingtian and joined the sinful god Wu Shao in rebellion. The couple, one a fox clan aide and the other a maidservant to the crown prince, have an air of conspiracy no matter how you look at it.
Jiangyu understood Jiuzhao's temperament and was also aware of the conflict that had occurred between Jiuzhao and Crown Prince Mengchu some time ago.
She didn't rush to explain the difference in status, but first explained to her beloved: "Your Highness, Qingjue went to the Northern Territory to take up his post because of an order from the Divine Bureau. He has been working hard to accumulate experience over the years and hopes to be transferred back to Erqingtian as soon as possible to be closer to me."
"In this way, he is kind-hearted."
Jiu Zhao's doubts were finally relieved.
Jiangyu also breathed a sigh of relief. She glanced at Jiuzhao and once again shyly lowered her face. "...If Your Highness doesn't mind Qingjue's humble status, next time he returns from his leave, I'd like to bring him here to kowtow to Your Highness."
As long as she wasn't a spy sent from the North to inquire about Lihentian's news, she would be happy to see Jiangyu happy.
Looking at Jiangyu's blushing face, Jiuzhao felt like teasing her again. "But are you sure he's the one you'll choose for this life? You're my confidant. If you change your identity someday and spread the news of your marriage plans, are you afraid there won't be anyone better to marry you?"
"Of course there are many people in this world who are better than Qingjue."
Jiangyu raised her eyes and said to her seriously, "But Your Highness, the feeling of being with him is something that no one else can give me.
"I can't help but smile when I think of him. Even if we have an argument, once I calm down a little, I can't help but start looking for reasons to forgive him. When I'm happy, I want to be happy with him, and when I'm crying, I want to cry with him... As long as he's around, even if we're far apart, I won't feel lonely."
Jiu Zhao was a little absent-minded while listening to Jiangyu's description.
I want to tell him about happy things and unhappy things, and even if it hurts, we want to share it together.
Who says they are a couple who are inseparable?
The last two words suddenly appeared, and Jiu Zhao was shocked to realize that the person referred to in that context was—
It’s Fuxu.
…
So, I really fell in love with Fuxu.
Compared to the panic that the girl felt when the God Emperor asked her if she was willing to marry Yu Lanqi, Jiu Zhao's heart was pounding at this moment, but she was extremely clear-headed and determined - she was thinking about whether she had a deeper feeling called love for Fu Xu besides liking him.
The answer is uncertain.
On the bathing pool, Jiangyu was still talking non-stop about her love experience, "Your Highness, I have thought about it carefully. Although I want to talk to him about everything, I can't bear to let him be sad with me when something happens.
“Alas, this is not right, and that is not right either… The only thing I am sure of is that I cannot replace him with anyone else.
"I am a confused person, and I am also confused when it comes to feelings. Your Highness, please just listen to what I say..."
Can anyone always be clear-headed and not confused when facing love?
Jiu Zhao left the pool wall he was leaning against, recalling his own confused times with Fu Xu, and sank back into the trickling water: "As long as I'm here, you can be confused. What's there to worry about?"
Jiangyu was very grateful: "Yes, with Your Highness here, I naturally have nothing to worry about!
She bowed and hugged the clothes in her arms tightly, "Then your highness can continue to bathe. I will take the dirty clothes down first."
"etc."
Jiu Zhao resurfaced. "When you're done with this, go get the Star Controlling Immortal Lord's Star Cloth Bag from Fuxu. If he asks what it's for, tell him that I really enjoy the dazzling spectacle of the stars. I want to take them out and admire them for a few more days while they're in Changxi Palace."
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