The Third Holy Mother could not help but laugh when she recalled the scene.
Xu Xian was not a hateful person. He was good at poetry and had even achieved the third rank in the imperial examinations. He was also very knowledgeable.
It was just that his actions were a little too rash, and it didn't seem like something a cultivator would do.
Hu Xinyue's expression turned ugly. It was a big deal that the Heavenly Court's plan was foiled.
The joke that she made spread around the Jade Pool, and the female immortals who were teased by her vented their anger.
She said viciously in her heart, "Laugh all you want. You will all cry later."
Xu Xian could not hear the conversation. He searched the streets but did not find anything he liked. After all, they were just street goods. How good could they be? Just as he was about to return disappointed, he suddenly thought of something and took out a painting scroll from the Merit Jade Token.
This was the "Heavenly Divine Music Painting" that he had snatched from the Liang Residence. A small array was attached to it, allowing the musicians in it to play music. It was purely for entertainment and was not of much use, but it was a rare item. He could use it to present it to the Buddha.
After arriving at the Princess Residence and meeting with Yin Hongxiu, Xu Xian handed the Heavenly Divine Music Painting to her. Yin Hongxiu opened it and praised, "It is indeed rare. Where did you find this?"
Xu Xian took a sip of tea. "This is a treasure that Lord Liang carefully collected. Of course it is rare. It is even a foreign tribute."
Yin Hongxiu put away the Heavenly Divine Music Painting. "How frank. Lord Liang is too bold.
But aren't you worried at all? "
Even though she knew that he did not care about fame and fortune, she was still surprised and impressed by his relaxed manner. If he did not have such a bearing, he would not have attracted so much attention.
"There are ups and downs in the bureaucracy. There is nothing extraordinary about it. I might be sent out today, but I might be made a minister tomorrow."
"Made a minister?
You? "Yin Hongxiu laughed. They had known each other for a long time. No matter how much she admired him, she knew that he was not cut out for that.
"Women, it's just that your hair is long and your knowledge is short. You're just a little sparrow, so of course you won't understand my ambition."
Yin Hongxiu originally hated this kind of speech that discriminated between men and women. However, when it came from his mouth, not only did she not hate it, but she also felt a sense of familiarity.
Yin Hongxiu said helplessly, "I have already told my aunt about your situation, but she has been in a bad mood recently and does not listen to others."
In reality, the Empress wasn't just in a bad mood and couldn't listen to others. She was like an erupting volcano. The people in the palace were all very careful and didn't dare to make any mistakes.
Of course, Yin Hongxiu knew how to read people's expressions. However, Xu Xian was in trouble and she had to help. She spoke up at this time. As a result, she was severely reprimanded by the Empress and asked her not to interfere in state affairs.
Although she felt wronged, she refused to show weakness in front of him.
But in her heart, she really wanted to complain and let him understand how hard it was for her.
Xu Xian saw a hint of bitterness on her face. "What's wrong? Were you scolded?"
Yin Hongxiu elegantly combed her hair and smiled. "Why?"
Xu Xian didn't take it to heart. "I don't want the Empress to change her decree. I just want to postpone my trip to Lingnan. There are still some unfinished matters here, but it seems that there will be some trouble …"
Yin Hongxiu hurriedly said, "It's not troublesome. Don't worry, just stay here.
You can go to Lingnan when things are settled. "
Xu Xian raised his teacup and said with tea as wine, "Thank you very much!"
Yin Hongxiu felt that she couldn't look at his burning eyes. She turned her head and sighed. "I just don't know when you will come back after going to Lingnan."
Xu Xian said, "I will come back often, but of course, secretly."
"Ah?"
Xu Xian smiled. "Don't forget that I am an immortal, the kind that can come and go as I please."
"The one who can come and go as he please is a flying bandit."
Yin Hongxiu looked at him, who looked a little childish when he smiled. He didn't look like an immortal at all. Of course, he didn't look like an official either. He was also different from ordinary peddlers and pawns. He was more like a naive and dejected poor scholar.
No, there seemed to be some differences. He didn't look like a scholar, nor did he have the arrogance of a distinguished scholar.
She had seen countless people, but she suddenly realized that she couldn't find anyone who could be compared to him. It was as if a different person had suddenly emerged from the ground. Or rather, he fell from the sky and was randomly given the title of immortal poet.
Xu Xian leisurely said, "No matter if it's a flying bandit or an immortal, they are not controlled by anyone. They can go wherever they want."
He only decided to accept the decree. That was because the decree coincidentally suited his taste. Moreover, there was Yu Xuanji's prophecy.
If he was really randomly assigned to other places, he would naturally resign and do whatever he wanted.
Yin Hongxiu lowered her voice, "Will you come and see me?"
Xu Xian casually said, "Of course, we are friends." He scratched his head, "Why do I feel like we are talking to two children when I talk to you?"
Yin Hongxiu laughed and said, "What's wrong with children? At least children don't resign themselves to fate."
She laughed at Xu Xian's naivety. She was not any better. If she was more mature and sophisticated, she would have long found someone to marry. Or, it would not be a problem for her to have three thousand handsome men. Why would she endure being an older woman?
These words stunned Xu Xian. Yes, at least he couldn't resign himself to fate. If he was a person who was willing to resign himself to fate, he would have been polished by the world. Why would he jump into the water to save others in exchange for this transmigration?
People were most afraid of accepting their fate. Once they accepted their fate, they would be trapped in a cocoon of their own. There was no other choice in life except the seemingly stable path left by fate.
However, they were most afraid of not accepting their fate. Sometimes, not accepting fate was equal to pain.
Only they knew where to go.
Xu Xian smiled and said, "You are still young. Don't drag me down."
A day passed quickly. Yin Hongxiu did not notice it. When she woke up from this inexplicable joy, it was already dusk.
No matter how much she cared about what people said, it was not good for a man and a woman to keep him until night. She could only see him off.
Only she was left looking at the setting sun and silently thinking about that word.
Accept fate?
…
Night spread and covered the entire imperial city.
After a day of etiquette, the Empress could finally relax a little.
The princes and grandsons were still keeping vigil. Although the coffin was empty and only his clothes were buried with him.
Why?
The ministers had all forgotten the shocking changes of that night. Only she could clearly remember the figure of that person when he left.
She did not want to face the empty coffin, or she did not want to face anything related to him. She ignored the etiquette and returned to Kunning Palace. She sat alone on the bed and rested with her hand on her forehead.
"Give me back my life!" A bitter and desolate cry was blown into the window with the night wind.