Chapter 226: Chatting on a Starry Night, Years Go By
As night deepened, the courtyard of Yunshen Pavilion lit up with warm yellow palace lanterns. The faint light of the heart-clearing grass flickered softly between the stone slabs, making the entire courtyard gentle and quiet. Sizhui lay sprawled on the stone table, a bamboo stick in hand, drawing circles in the moonlight. The hushed laughter of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji filled his ears, and occasionally Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing could be heard discussing magical texts.
"Brother Lin, look at the 'Light Condensation Technique' I just learned today!" Si Zhui's eyes suddenly lit up, and a wisp of light green fairy power condensed from his fingertips. The fairy power turned into a tiny firefly in the air, with tiny spots of light on its wings, and it gently flew around Lin Yan's fingertips.
Lin Yan smiled and nodded, and also summoned a wisp of light white immortal power, which transformed into a small magnolia petal and danced side by side with the firefly: "I have made great progress. The control is much more stable than last time."
Si Zhui raised the corner of his mouth proudly, and just as he was about to try a more complicated spell, Wei Wuxian pulled him into his arms, "Alright, alright, stop playing around, or you'll get tired again. Daddy's telling you, tomorrow I'll take you to the fairy pond in the Imperial Garden to pick lotus pods. The lotus pods there are ten times sweeter than those in the mortal world!"
"Really?" Si Zhui's eyes lit up instantly, "Then can I take Brother Lin with me?"
“Of course!” Wei Wuxian ruffled his hair and looked at Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing who were sitting beside him. “Dad, Nianqing’s dad, why don’t you guys come too? Just treat it as a way to relax. Don’t stay stuck in the study reading classics all the time.”
Jun Wu looked at Mei Nianqing and saw some interest in his eyes, so he smiled and nodded: "Okay, it's a good opportunity to see how the fairy lotus in the Imperial Garden is blooming."
Mei Nianqing added gently, "I can also teach Zhui'er to use his immortal power to make a 'lotus lantern'. When placed in the immortal pond at night, it will reflect the starlight all over the pond."
Si Zhui clapped his hands excitedly: "Great! I've never seen a lotus lantern before!"
Lan Wangji sat nearby, watching the lively scene unfold, his eyes filled with laughter. He stood up and walked into the house. A moment later, he returned with a plate of sliced fairy fruit, placing it on the stone table. "Eat some fruit first, so you don't get hungry later."
Si Zhui picked up a crystal-clear "Star Dew Fruit" and took a bite. The sweet juice spread across his tongue, with a faint floral fragrance. He suddenly remembered the days when he was punished in the monastery. Back then, he always felt lonely and afraid. But now, surrounded by so many people, he realized that warm time could quietly heal all grievances.
"By the way, Zhui'er," Mei Nianqing suddenly spoke, pulling out a small booklet with a blue cover from his sleeve. "This is the 'Advanced Formula for Power Control Techniques' that I compiled. Read it every morning. Combined with the foundation you've learned before, your power will become more stable."
Sizhui took the booklet with both hands and hugged it tightly in his arms: "Thank you, Master! I will definitely study hard!"
Jun Wu looked at his serious expression and added with a smile: "When you have thoroughly mastered this mantra, Grandfather will teach you the 'Protective Boundary'. In the future, even if you encounter danger, you will be able to protect yourself."
Si Zhui nodded vigorously, his heart filled with anticipation. He looked at everyone before him—his father, Wei Wuxian, chatting and laughing with Brother Lin, demonstrating how to pick lotus pods; his father, Lan Wangji, quietly peeling immortal fruit; his grandfather, Jun Wu, and his master, Mei Nianqing, whispering about how to make lotus lanterns. The moonlight fell on them like a gentle veil.
At that moment, Sizhui suddenly felt that his days in Heaven were more reassuring than his time on earth. Here he had his beloved family, the people he wanted to protect, and the goals he was willing to strive for. He quietly made a wish, hoping that these days would continue forever, that everyone could be safe and happy forever.
As the night deepened, Wei Wuxian carried a yawning Si Zhui to the bedroom. Lan Wangji followed, gently tucking the child's collar. Jun Wu and Mei Nianqing stood at the courtyard gate, watching their backs and smiling at each other—the years were long, and having each other by their side, with family by their side, was the most complete happiness in the world.
In the bedroom, Si Zhui leaned against Wei Wuxian's chest, slowly closing his eyes with a faint smile on his lips. He knew that tomorrow would be another day filled with warmth and surprises, and there would be many more days like this.
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