Chapter 24: Yunhua Xianzi

Hahaha, it's extremely likely; looking at it this way, this Little Jinzha is truly the qilin child bestowed upon us Great Shang by heaven and earth!

Although he felt a bit disappointed, Emperor Di Xin was still very pleased with the strangeness of his own nephew.

At that moment, after Lady Yin's spiritual aura infusion ended, the Yunhua Xianzi who had been observing closely beside her couldn't help but exclaim: "Amazingly, he directly surpassed the Human Immortal realm and reached the early Earth Immortal realm; compared to when I first started, it's not much different!"

"Earth Immortal realm, is that very impressive?"

The nearest Consort Huang, hearing the Yunhua Xianzi's words, couldn't help but ask.

Consort Huang's voice was a bit loud, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Noticing everyone looking over, the Yunhua Xianzi smiled and said: "It can't really be said to be that impressive; it's just a low-level immortal. However, even the Earth Immortal realm requires a certain foundation; otherwise, an ordinary immortal might spend their whole life only in the Human Immortal realm."

"Ah?"

Consort Huang couldn't help but exclaim: "Could it be that immortals also have a time to die?"

"Hehe, among all living beings in the world, besides the invincible sage, who could truly share the same lifespan as heaven and earth?"

The Yunhua Xianzi laughed and shook her head, saying: "Ordinary immortals, every so often, must suffer the three calamities; and when their lifespan is about to end, they must also endure the five declines of heaven and man. If they do not become a sage, they will ultimately dissipate within heaven and earth."

Hearing this, most people present could only let out a slight sigh, feeling little emotion, after all, they were merely mortals; what business of immortals is it to them?

Only Emperor Di Xin, upon hearing it, couldn't help but furrow his brows.

After all, as the Human Emperor, he governed with diligence, his ambition towering above the heavens, naturally he had entertained thoughts of lasting for myriad ages.

However, he alone knew all this, and had never spoken of it to outsiders.

Otherwise, those senior officials at court would again whisper their nagging advice in his ear, annoying him to the point of headache.

In an instant, Emperor Di Xin glanced at his sister, a flash of envy crossing his eyes.

Although he could subdue tigers and leopards, he was ultimately just a mortal, while his sister Su Zhi merely by giving birth to a qilin child had received heaven's bounty and instantly become an immortal.

"Recently our Great Shang has gained a qilin child, and the imperial princess has become an immortal; naturally we should celebrate nationwide!"

With a wave of his hand, Emperor Di Xin said: "Royal Uncle, spread the word—I, the king, will grant amnesty to all under heaven!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Regarding this, Bi Qian had no objection.

After all, this is a great boon for Great Shang, capable of consolidating its rule.

"Su Zhi, from now on you will return with me to the palace to prepare for the grand wedding; as for you…"

Emperor Di Xin glanced at Ao Yifan beside him, then shifted his gaze to Huang Feihu, who was standing guard not far away.

"You will temporarily reside at the Beloved Minister Huang's residence, moving to the princess's mansion once it is completed!"

Having said that, he didn't give Ao Yifan a chance to speak, waved his hand, and prepared to return to the palace.

"Prince Consort!"

Lady Yin's eyes showed reluctance; after all, she had grown accustomed to having the Prince Consort by her side, and now they must part, naturally she felt reluctant.

However, this is the king's order, and she cannot refuse it.

"Alright, Su Zhi, you are only temporarily separated from the Prince Consort; if you miss him, the Imperial Sister-in-law can accompany you to the Beloved Minister Huang's residence to see him."

Beside her, Queen Jiang offered comfort.

After all, the wedding has not yet taken place; for the princess to secretly meet the Prince Consort is naturally improper.

However, if her own sister-in-law accompanies her, naturally no one will gossip.

Yet who could have imagined that this sister-in-law also harbors her own little thoughts?

"Yes, Lady, it's only a temporary parting; once we have our grand wedding, we will never be separated again!"

Ao Yifan also smiled and offered comfort.

"Then, alright!"

Lady Yin nodded glumly, then took Little Jinzha from her Imperial Sister-in-law's hands, her face full of affection.

……

"Prince Consort, I'm sorry to trouble you with staying here; my humble abode is simple, please don't mind!"

Huang Feihu laughed and said to Ao Yifan.

Of course, this is merely polite talk; the Huang family has long been trusted by the Human Emperors of Great Shang, holding high status at court, and their residence could not be shabby.

"General Huang, no need for courtesy; I will be staying at your residence, and I'll also trouble you with looking after Doudou."

Ao Yifan clasped his hands.

"Haha, Prince Consort, you're being courteous; from now on, as we serve together in the same dynasty, we should naturally support each other and jointly contribute to the glory of Great Shang!"

Huang Feihu laughed loudly: "Alright, Prince Consort, I'll have someone bring you food shortly, and then I won't disturb your rest."

Having said that, Huang Feihu clasped his hands and left.

After looking around, Ao Yifan poured two cups of tea for himself, then as if talking to himself said: "Fairy, since you've come, why not share a cup of tea?"

"You, you actually managed to detect me!"

A clear voice rang out from nowhere; the next moment, the space opposite Ao Yifan twisted, and a figure gradually appeared—it was the Yunhua Xianzi!

At this moment, the Yunhua Xianzi gazed intently at Ao Yifan and said: "You can see through my Silver Star Gauze Robe, refined from thirty-eight thousand grains of star sand gathered from the Milky Way; indeed, I was not mistaken—you must have cultivated a remarkably powerful spatial immortal art!"

Hearing this, Ao Yifan did not reply, merely picking up the tea before him and drinking a cup.

Seeing this, the Yunhua Xianzi felt slightly offended, sensing that she was being ignored.

From childhood onward, even her brother had never treated her with such an attitude.

"Hey, aren't you curious why I came to find you?"

The Yunhua Xianzi said, somewhat displeased.

"Not curious!"

Ao Yifan's answer caused the Yunhua Xianzi's expression to involuntarily stiffen slightly.

"No, you are curious!"

The Cloud Flower Fairy said sulkily.

"No, I'm not curious!"

Ao Yifan continued shaking his head.

"No, you're curious, you're curious—this fairy says you're curious, so you are!"

The Cloud Flower Fairy said repeatedly, looking just like a spoiled child.

"This is the mother of the future Judicial Heavenly God—who would have thought that in her youth she was still a spoiled, willful young lady!"

Seeing Cloud Flower Fairy's face flushed red with anger, Ao Yifan thought: "But it's no wonder—those who dare to defy heavenly law and bear children in the mortal realm, those future female immortals who seek mortal love, have their origin right here before me."

"You… why are you staring at me like that?"

For some reason, the Cloud Flower Fairy always felt that the man before her looked at her with a strange gaze.

"Ah… no way, could it be that you want to…?"

Instinctively, the Cloud Flower Fairy clutched her chest, her heart pounding wildly.

There's no way—it's all because her close friend Huang Fei secretly gave her those storybooks, turning the originally naive Cloud Flower Fairy into someone who knows about men and women.

So, now, toward Ao Yifan—a man who looks utterly upright at first glance—she has developed some misunderstandings she shouldn't have.

Seeing this, Ao Yifan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth and said: "Speak—what do you want from me?"

It seemed she could see that Ao Yifan had no such ulterior motives, so the Cloud Flower Fairy breathed a sigh of relief, looked at him and said: "Do you know? You've gotten yourself into trouble, big trouble!"