Editor: Misty Cloud Translations
Half a month later, Yunxiao Mountain.
Feng Jiu gazed at her still-unconscious daughter and sighed softly, "Why must this child endure so much suffering?"
Xuanyuan Mo Ze wrapped his arm around her shoulder and said, "Don’t worry. She’ll wake up."
"I thought with her ancient contract beast, the Sacred Beast protecting her, and the Azure Emperor watching over her, nothing could harm her. Yet barely out of the mountains, she’s already reduced herself to this state." Feng Jiu sighed softly, her eyes filled with worry.
"The Azure Emperor said she took that blow for Xiao Junyan. Had it not been for him, with her abilities, she wouldn’t have been injured." Xuanyuan Mo Ze’s deep voice flowed calmly, yet a flash of coldness flickered in his eyes when Xiao Junyan’s na was ntioned.
Regardless of the reason, his precious daughter had suffered such injuries for the sake of Xiao Junyan. That debt must be settled with Xiao Junyan.
"Enough, don’t go stirring up trouble." Feng Jiu understood his aning the mont she heard it. She shot him a glance and said, "The fact that Yue’er was injured so badly trying to save him shows that Xiao Junyan still holds a certain place in her heart."
Her gaze drifted to Yue’er lying on the bed as she continued, "Our Yue’er is a young lady now. Xiao Junyan and she share childhood bonds. Back then, their hearts were untouched by romance, but now, in the bloom of youth, it’s only natural for feelings to blossom through their ti together."
She gently stroked her daughter’s gaunt little face. "Back then, the Great Emperor Xiao Tian even ntioned the possibility of a marriage alliance. If Yue’er truly has feelings for him, agreeing to it wouldn’t be a problem."
"But that boy looks more and more like a thorn in my side," Xuanyuan Mo Ze said, frowning.
Hearing this, Feng Jiu chuckled softly, shooting him a sidelong glance. "You know, I don’t think you dislike Xiao Junyan—I think you dislike anyone who wants to marry your daughter."
"Yue’er is still young. Don’t arrange her marriage too soon. I was thinking of bringing her ho to live for a while." Xuanyuan Mo Ze continued, gazing at his daughter on the bed. "The three children haven’t been with us much since they were young. Hao’er and Chen’er are fine—they’re boys. But Yue’er is a girl. I’ve always worried about her being away from ho. Since we’re returning now, I thought we might as well bring her back with us. It would also be a good chance to help her properly regulate her health."
His voice paused before continuing, "Also, what exactly is Xiao Junyan’s attitude toward Yue’er? Could he be approaching her only because the Azure Emperor is her master? Xiao Junyan cos from a prominent family. Right now, Yue’er is rely an apprentice of the Azure Emperor with no known family background. Might the Xiao family look down on her?"
His gaze shifted to Feng Jiu. "Or do you intend to reveal Yue’er’s identity outright?" Seeing Feng Jiu raise an eyebrow at him, he added, "If that’s truly your plan, I must object. I won’t accept a suitor who values my daughter solely for her status and family background."
Feng Jiu chuckled softly, her eyes twinkling with amusent. " How did I never realize that you were so calculative before? Are you saying anyone who falls for our daughter must be after her status as the Azure Emperor’s disciple? Does that an our daughter isn’t remarkable enough?"
She chuckled, then glanced at Yue’er on the bed. Her smile faded as she said, "But you do have a point. We really should test them."
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