Departure
Compared to the distant capital, Shixi Village was naturally less bustling and prosperous. But compared to the silent, lifeless palace walls, it possessed a more vibrant atmosphere.
Inside the house, Aunt Liu was all smiles. She kept laughing beside Lin Yunwang, her rough hands occasionally patting his knees, looking very excited.
Today brings double happiness.
This family had been waiting for five or six years and finally got their hands on it. Not to mention, they could also see a child from the village become a cultivator—in her eyes, that was a wonderful job that meant flying through the clouds and becoming an immortal.
Just now, Lin Yun went into the house.
The girl flipped through the household deeds in her hand, only to find a stack of folded house deeds at the bottom. For a moment, unsure what to do, she looked to Yang Suyue for advice.
Yang Suyue was writing something with ink at her desk, the brush rustling as it swept across the Xuan paper. Without looking up, she said, "Distribute it to everyone."
Now that she has a cooperative relationship with the Crown Prince, she no longer needs to be on guard at all times.
Yang Suyue had already seen the household registration deed before handing it to Lin Yunwang, so she naturally knew that a house deed was tucked inside. She figured it was Xiao Zhichang repaying the favors she'd received from the various families over the years; after all, it was just a few scraps of paper from that man's money box.
“Suyue,” Lin Yun walked up to her and said, “you don’t owe us anything. Before you came, not a single child in the village could read.” She was afraid that she and her group had become shackles to Yang Suyue’s control.
When Yang Suyue came to Shixi Village, their lives were not as good as they are now. They were busy every day trying to make a living, so they naturally couldn't afford to send their children to school in the city.
"Don't think so highly of me. I opened the school just to keep myself occupied, so I won't become a useless person." Yang Suyue stuffed a note full of secret agents into the other person's sleeve pocket. "If you encounter any insurmountable obstacles, you can come to these places."
Five years ago, when she tried to drown herself, she really wanted to die, but this kind-hearted village girl pulled her out. This doesn't mean she had no other choice but to commit suicide.
At the time, she was just bored.
The wooden door suddenly slammed shut.
Aunt Liu leaned in halfway and urged, "Why are you two still packing your luggage? The food is almost ready, come and eat first."
Taking the opportunity, Lin Yun pushed the contract over and gestured towards Yang Suyue with his chin, the usually aloof woman showing a rare hint of embarrassment. She was very indifferent; apart from the village children who interacted with Lin Yun, she rarely interacted with others. Most of her interactions were with the parents of the children at the school who brought her meat or vegetables.
But in any case, she should be the one to repay the debt of gratitude for what she received because of her.
Lin Yun looked at Yang Suyue running through the crowd with a smile in his eyes.
Today, the village chief was unusually quiet, unlike his usual talkative self. She turned to look at him beside her and asked, "Are you also moving to the city?"
She didn't ask why the day was so dull, because she knew the reason in her heart.
“If one person stays, I will stay too.” He knew that no one could stay. If it were just the household deed, they would probably have to go to the city; but if they added the house deed that Miss Yang had given them, everyone would have to go to the city.
The village chief no longer insisted on waiting for Ah Sheng's letter, nor did he insist on waiting for him to return.
He thought: No one can stay in the past forever. At least for now, let the living have peace of mind.
“The villagers can leave or stay as they please, but remember this—” Grandpa Village Chief held Lin Yunwang’s hand, “Wherever I am, that is your home.”
Sang Zhao followed the aroma of food into the courtyard and entered the house. Two cold dishes were already on the two tables.
Upon seeing him arrive, the children at the next table cheered excitedly, "The immortal has arrived! We can lift the pot lid now!"
The village chief, unusually, brought out several jars of wine to bid farewell to the two.
With a reluctant farewell, she wandered through the room following the aroma of wine, yet there was no sadness in her heart. At that moment, she sincerely thanked Suyue and Xiao Zhichang.
Grandpa Village Chief first raised his earthenware bowl, and several bowls were raised together. The bowls clinked together, and someone spilled wine on Sang Zhao's sleeve. Everyone burst into laughter, pointing fingers at each other.
Lin Yunwang used the rim of the bowl to cover his lips, only touching them slightly, and noticed that Sang Zhao's ear tips were bright red.
"Don't drink so much!"
Inside the room, the laughter grew louder, and Sang Zhao's ears turned even redder.
While the house was bustling with activity, Lin Yun quietly took a jar of wine and placed it under the peach tree. She felt a faint connection with Tao Yao, which put her at ease.
She sighed inwardly, "They don't want to see me off."
The petals gathered and transformed into a wooden hairpin in her hair.
"Thank you, I like it very much."
Tao Yao has not yet shown herself.
Now, the ice on the pond next to Shixi Village has completely melted, unlike when Sang Zhao first came and the river was frozen and covered with snow. Today, the water is rippling in the spring breeze, unable to reflect the face of an old friend or the road they came from, just moving forward, forward... The ripples follow the shadows of the clouds, rushing day and night toward the end of spring.
Shixi Village, not far away.
The two watched until they witnessed Lin and Sang's departure.
"Let's go back, there's no one to be seen anymore," one person said, seemingly puzzled. "Since she's your sister, why don't you speak openly?"
The other person did not answer him; the corner of the fortune slip peeking out from under his clothes was from the Fanyin Temple.
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