Chapter 406

Is Pan Li getting married?

Translation: "Pan Li is getting married?"

Li Qingluo herself didn't know about this beforehand.

Translation: "Li Qingluo herself didn't even know about this beforehand."

Li Qingluo herself didn't know about this beforehand.

Too sudden!

Translation: "Too sudden!"

Last time in Xia Miao, she and Pan Li also secretly listened to Pei Zixuan and the palace maids saying that the Empress and Crown Prince intended to bring Pan Li into the Eastern Palace as

Translation: "Last time in Xia Miao, she and Pan Li had even eavesdropped on Pei Zixuan and the palace maids saying that the Empress and Crown Prince intended to bring Pan Li into the Eastern Palace as the Crown Prince's consort."

Last time in Xia Miao, she and Pan Li also secretly overheard Pei Zixuan and the palace maids saying that the Empress and Crown Prince intended to bring Pan Li into the Eastern Palace as the Crown Prince's consort.

【16】

Translation: "Pan Li spoke with resentment then, saying the Pan family would not force her into the Eastern Palace."

She anxiously wanted to know who Pan Li would marry, so she asked, "Which family is the marriage with? Can the wedding invitation be written clearly?"

Translation: "She anxiously wanted to know who Pan Li was marrying, so she asked: 'Which family is the marriage with? Is it written clearly on the wedding invitation?'"

【20】

Translation: "Gatekeeper: 'This is…'"

He glanced at the unfamiliar Li Qingluo and, for a moment, didn't dare to answer.

Translation: "He looked at the unfamiliar Li Qingluo, momentarily unable to reply."

【24】

Translation: "Li Qinglo looked toward Qingyangzi."

Qing Yangzi said, "Just answer my question; standing before us, what else could you be but someone of unknown origin?"

Translation: "Qingyangzi: 'Answer my question; what else could you be, an unknown person, right in front of us?'"

【28】

Translation: "That gatekeeper little Daoist then hurriedly replied: 'They say he's a nouveau riche in Jinling City, apparently surnamed Shen.'"

Qing Yangzi: "Shen Anyu?"

Translation: "Qingyangzi: 'Shen Anyu?'"

【32】

Translation: "Li Qingluo felt the name was somewhat familiar for a moment, but no matter how she tried, she couldn't recall who it was or where she had heard it."

Do you know him? What kind of person is he?

Translation: '"Do you know him? What kind of person is he?"'

【36】

Translation: "Qingyangzi realized this Miss Li seemed unusually concerned about this Miss Pan of the Pan family."

This Pan family girl previously had a poor reputation.

Translation: "This young lady of the Pan family previously had a poor reputation."

【40】

Translation: "She was arrogant and domineering, willful and spoiled, always relying on her connection to the princess's residence to commit many high-handed acts."

Qing Yangzi had previously seen her at the Green Pine Temple, leading others to bully timid girls from other families.

Translation: "Qingyangzi had once bumped into her, leading others to bully timid girls from other families at the Green Pine Temple."

【44】

Translation: "If he hadn't spoken up in time, that incident might have resulted in loss of life."

Besides that, she used to always hide in dark corners to peek at Prince Su, and even Qing Yangzi has seen her do that several times.

Translation: "Besides that, she used to hide in dark corners to peek at Prince Su, which Qingyangzi had seen several times."

【48】

Translation: "If not for pitying her mother's identity and her genuine ties to the princess's residence, she would have been secretly dealt with long ago."

Moreover, if Qing Yangzi remembers correctly, Pan Li and the Liu family girl who replaced Li's daughter have been inseparable since childhood.

Translation: "Moreover, if Qingyangzi remembers correctly, Pan Li and the Liu family's daughter who replaced Li Qingluo's life have been inseparable close friends since childhood."

【52】

Translation: "Could it be precisely because of these two things that makes Miss Li pay special attention to him?"

Qing Yangzi said, "This Shen Anyu is this year's newly appointed top scholar, extraordinarily talented, quick-witted, and outstanding in appearance; it's said he stood out alone in this year's imperial examinations."

Translation: "Qingyangzi: 'This Shen Anyu is this year's newly minted top scholar; he is extraordinarily talented, quick-witted, and outstanding in appearance, heard to be the standout among this year's examinees.'"

【56】

Translation: "But his family is poor, with no one to rely on, so when he just earned the top scholar title, hearing that he rejected the olive branches and marriage intentions of many aristocratic families in Jinling City, he suffered quite a bit."

I have actually seen him twice.

Translation: "I have actually seen him twice."

【60】

Translation: "He brought his mother and sister to burn incense and make vows at the Green Pine Temple."

Looking at him, he really is a fine young man.

Translation: "He indeed looks like a fine young man."

【64】

Translation: "Li Qingluo knew she also couldn't ask too much."

Upon realizing it wasn't going to the Eastern Palace, she let go of half her worries.

Translation: "Realizing it wasn't about going to the Eastern Palace, she let go of half her worries."

【68】

Translation: "Furthermore, hearing this, Lord Shen is still a talented and handsome person."

Li Qingluo couldn't help but keep looking at Qing Yangzi.

Translation: "Li Qingluo couldn't help but frequently glance at Qingyangzi."

【72】

Translation: "It's a pity that Shi'er Niang had already had her heart utterly broken by him; as Pei Nanji, she even provoked the poisonous woman Ku Lianqiao because of him, ultimately dying unexpectedly."

If given a chance to start over, Twelve Niang probably just wants to stay as far away from him as possible.

Translation: "If given a second chance, Shi'er Niang would probably just want to stay as far away from him as possible."

【76】

Translation: "Li Qingluo also had no right to interfere in others' marriages and lives."

She could only continue pretending to know nothing, asked Qing Yangzi for a room, and then hurriedly left.

Translation: "She could only continue pretending to know nothing, ask Qingyangzi for a room, and then hurry downstairs."

【80】

Translation: "Qingyangzi touched his face, heart full of doubt: why would Li Qingluo pay special attention to him upon hearing of Miss Pan?"

Immortal Yunhe, who had been listening nearby for a while, came over: "Disciple, you little junior apprentice think you're too old and still have no marriage prospects, so I pity you."

Translation: "The Immortal Yunhe, who had been listening nearby, came over: 'Disciple, you think this junior brother of yours is too old, still unmarried, so you pity him.'"

【84】

Translation: "Qingyangzi's face darkened as he couldn't help but call out: 'Master!'"

Immortal Yunhe said, "As Daoists, what is there that we cannot let go of?"

Translation: "Immortal Yunhe: 'As Daoists, what is there we cannot let go of?'"

【88】

Translation: "I heard the young lady of the Pei family has been dead for half a year."

Although her coffin is still placed at the Ministry of Justice, haven't the perpetrators all been hanged by you in the back hills?

Translation: "Although her coffin is still placed in the Dali Temple, weren't the culprits all hanged by you lot on the back mountain?"

【92】

Translation: "You should also let go of this and look ahead."

Otherwise, if you delay your cultivation, you'll probably find it hard to make any progress.

Translation: "Otherwise, you'll hinder your Daoist heart, making further progress difficult."

【96】

Translation: "Qingyangzi's face turned livid, yet he still couldn't help but argue: 'In this lifetime, I will have no other thoughts.'"

After we settle the great family grudge tomorrow, disciple will follow the master to wander the mountains and rivers, no longer concerning ourselves with worldly affairs.

Translation: "'After I settle the great grudge at home in the coming days, I will follow my master to wander the mountains and rivers, no longer concerning myself with worldly affairs.'"

【100】

Translation: "Immortal Yunhe: 'Then wouldn't you be an eyesore between me and my wife? No, no.'"

He waved his hand and immediately took off running.

Translation: "He waved his hand and immediately took off running."

【104】

Translation: "Qingyangzi looked on, laughing and crying, at his master's gradually receding back, holding that big red invitation in his hand, his heart undisturbed."

Li Qingluo washed her face, watching her true appearance gradually emerge in the mirror, and she let out a deep sigh of relief.

Translation: "Li Qingluo washed her face, watching her true appearance gradually emerge in the mirror, and let out a heavy sigh of relief."

【108】

Translation: "These past few days in the palace, although she was in the Cassia Fragrance Palace and in the presence of Your Highness besides Eunuch Hai, with no one else disturbing her, she felt utterly exhausted in her heart."

The complexity of the deep palace's inner court is many times more exaggerated and terrifying than that of ordinary aristocratic families.

Translation: "The complexity of the deep palace's inner courts is exaggerated and terrifying, many times more than that of ordinary aristocratic families."

【112】

Translation: "It's like an abyss that devours people without spitting out bones; once you step in and become a person of that palace, even crawling out is impossible."

Today she is still the high-ranking noble consort.

Translation: "Today she is still the high-ranking noble consort."

【116】

Translation: "Tomorrow she could be cast into the mire and sentenced to death like a lowly insect."

In that palace, human life is the least valuable thing.

Translation: "In that palace, human life is the least valuable thing."

【120】

Translation: "Those in power, ruthless and vicious, can split their own feelings from their interests."

Even children must hide their hatred to gain a slim chance of survival.

Translation: "Even children must hide their hatred to gain a sliver of survival."

【125】

Translation: "Li Qingluo left that man-eating imperial palace, feeling somewhat relieved, yet she also worried about Duan Rongshi."

As soon as I think of him alone in the vast Osmanthus Fragrance Palace, not knowing how he repeatedly thinks back to childhood events, Li Qingluo's chest also feels a sharp, sore ache.

After thinking, Li Qingluo got up and went out.

Translation: "After thinking, Li Qingluo got up and went out."

【129】

These past few days, posing as a Daoist has become habitual; she always drags her cloth shoes and rolls up her sleeves, running wildly throughout the Osmanthus Fragrance Palace.

【132】

Always dragging her cloth shoes and rolling up her sleeves, she would run wildly around the Osmanthus Fragrance Palace.

【135】

Translation: "So upon coming out, she momentarily forgot to change back."

Upon seeing Ling Fengzi, she quickly went over and asked, "I don't know where Immortal Yunhe is currently."

Translation: "Upon seeing Ling Fengzi, she hurried over and asked, 'May I ask where Immortal Yunhe is currently?'"

【143】

Thus line: "Seeing Ling Fengzi, she hurried over and asked, 'I wonder where Immortal Yunhe is now?'"

We'll produce: "Seeing Ling Fengzi, she hurried over and asked, 'I wonder where Immortal Yunhe is now?'"

Ling Fengzi saw her appearance blossoming like a water lotus, blushed, and retreated half a step.

Translation: "Ling Fengzi saw her appearance, resembling a water hibiscus, and blushed, stepping back half a step."

【147】

Miss Li, the elder uncle said, if you have business with him, just go to the rear garden.

Translation: "'Miss Li, Senior Uncle said that if you have business with him, just go to the rear garden.'"

【151】

Li Qingluo was anxious and didn't notice Ling Fengzi's abnormality.

Translation: "Li Qingluo was anxious and didn't notice Ling Fengzi's oddness."

【155】

Translation: "After expressing thanks, she hurried toward the rear garden."

Ling Fengzi patted his chest: "Such a handsome little Daoist almost disturbed my Daoist heart—what a sin!"

Translation: "Ling Fengzi patted his chest: 'Such a handsome little Daoist, I almost disturbed my Dao heart—sin, sin!'"

【159】

Or perhaps the original thin, dark-skinned Miss Li was better, being approachable.

Translation: "Or perhaps the thin, dark-skinned Miss Li from before was better—approachable."

【163】

Li Qingluo had no idea what Ling Fengzi was thinking.

Translation: "Li Qingluo had no idea what Ling Fengzi was thinking."

【168】

Translation: "She arrived at the rear garden and at once saw Immortal Yunhe arranging flowers for a woman with white hair but a youthful face like a maiden."

She arrived at the rear garden and at once saw Immortal Yunhe arranging flowers for a woman with white hair but a youthful face like a maiden.

【172】

Translation: "This must be the wife of Immortal Yunhe, whose deep marital affection is spoken of—Yue Mei Furen, right?"

This must be the wife of Immortal Yunhe, whose deep marital affection is spoken of—Yue Mei Furen, right?

【175】

Translation: "I heard they have been childhood sweethearts, both offspring of wealthy families in Jinling City."

As they grew older, they also developed feelings for each other.

Translation: "As they grew older, they also developed feelings for each other."

【179】

Translation: "Originally, when they should have been discussing marriage, the two families fell out over interests."

Even the uncles and elders in Immortal Yunhe's family lost their lives because of this, and the two families thus developed a deep hatred.

Translation: "Even the uncles in Immortal Yunhe's family lost their lives over this, and the two families thus came to bear deep hatred."

【183】

Later, Yue Mei was hastily married off to a distant place by her family.

Translation: "Later, Yue Mei was hastily married off to a distant place by her family."

【188】

Translation: "Heaven high and earth far, Yunhe himself quietly followed the bridal procession step by step, personally seeing her off to a place she might never return from."

Heaven high and earth far, Yunhe himself quietly followed the bridal procession step by step, personally seeing her off to a place she might never return from.

【192】

Translation: "But after Yunhe returned to Jinling, he directly went up to Green Pine Temple and left home."

But after Yunhe returned to Jinling, he directly went up to Green Pine Temple and left home.

【195】

Translation: "From then on, he devoted himself solely to the Dao, no longer concerning himself with worldly affairs."

When they met again, Yue Mei's husband died of illness, her in-laws seized the property her husband left behind, and they drove her back to her natal home.

Translation: "When they met again, Yue Mei's husband died of illness, Yue Mei was deprived of the property her husband left by her in-laws, and they drove her back to her natal home."

【199】

But her natal family, for the sake of reputation, only wanted her to become a nun, shave her head and become a nun, and they didn't even let her set foot inside the house.

Translation: "But her natal family, for the sake of reputation, only wanted her to become a Daoist nun, shaving her head, and wouldn't even let her set foot inside the gate."

【203】

Yue Mei, heartbroken, almost jumped into the river to kill herself, but Immortal Yunhe heard the news and rushed to rescue her.

Translation: "Yue Mei, grief-stricken, almost drowned herself in the river, but Yunhe heard the commotion, rushed over, and pulled her out."

【207】

The two broke free from worldly conventions, finally came together and got married.

Translation: "Together they broke free of worldly constraints and finally came together in marriage."

【212】

Translation: "Moreover, Yue Mei Furen, owing to her unrestrained nature and having written three Daoist scriptures, gradually became renowned throughout the world."

Moreover, Yue Mei Furen, owing to her unrestrained nature and having written three Daoist scriptures, gradually became renowned throughout the world.

【216】

Translation: "The couple are now both esteemed persons in Daoist learning."

The couple are now both esteemed persons in Daoist learning.

【219】

Translation: "Even Yue Mei Furen's status is not much lower than that of Immortal Yunhe."

Li Qingluo stared at her, now even more curious about how her youth-preserving technique is maintained.

Translation: "Li Qingluo stared at her, now even more curious about how her youth-preserving technique is maintained."

【223】

Li Qingluo wanted to bring the method back to give to her grandmother.

Translation: "Li Qingluo wanted to bring the method back to give to her grandmother."

【227】

Translation: "She gazed at them, for a moment unwilling to disturb."

But that woman saw her first.

Translation: "But the woman noticed her first."

【231】

Translation: "'What a pretty young lady.'"

"Husband, who is she? She looks somewhat familiar."

Translation: "'Husband, who is she? She looks somewhat familiar.'"

【235】

Translation: "Immortal Yunhe also jumped in fright."

"Who are you?"

Translation: "'Who are you?'"

【240】

Translation: "Taking another look at her Daoist robe and stature, Immortal Yunhe's mind conjured a ridiculous idea."

Taking another look at her Daoist robe and stature, Immortal Yunhe's mind conjured a ridiculous idea.

【244】

Translation: "Qing Yangzi only said that Luo Yi was a person disguising his unclear identity, going to Prince Su's side to lend a hand, and have him reluctantly acknowledge a little disciple."

Qing Yangzi only said that Luo Yi was a person disguising his unclear identity, going to Prince Su's side to lend a hand, and have him reluctantly acknowledge a little disciple.

【247】

Translation: "Anyway, this identity won't last long; at worst, we can later say he died."

But unexpectedly, this person of unclear identity is actually a young woman!

Translation: "But unexpectedly, this person of unclear identity turned out to be a young woman!"

【251】

Great, they even deceived themselves!

Translation: "Great, they even deceived themselves!"

【255】

Translation: "Immortal Yunhe was somewhat angry."

Li Qingluo quickly went over to pay respects and apologize: "Junior Li Qingluo, I have paid respects to Immortal Yunhe and to Madame Yue Mei."

Translation: "Li Qingluo hurried over to pay her respects and apologize: 'Junior Li Qingluo, I have paid my respects to Immortal Yunhe and to Yue Mei Furen.'"

【259】

"Earlier, the junior concealed something; actually, the junior was at fault, please Immortal, don't be angry."

Translation: "'Before, the junior concealed something; indeed, the junior was at fault, so please, Immortal, do not be angry.'"

【263】

Immortal Yunhe reacted: "You say what is your name?"

Translation: "Immortal Yunhe then replied: 'You say what is your name?'"

We need to keep the quote. So: "Immortal Yunhe then replied: 'You say what is your name?'"

【269】

Translation: "'Your true name, is it Li Qingluo?'"

Madame Yue Mei: "Could it be that you are the lost direct granddaughter of Xiuzhen?"

Translation: "Yue Mei Furen: 'Could it be that you are the lost legitimate granddaughter of Xiu Zhen?'"

【273】

She was very delighted, personally came over to pull Li Qingluo up, then examined her up and down.

Translation: "She was delighted, came over personally, pulled Li Qingluo up, and then examined her up and down."

【277】

Translation: "'Indeed, husband, quickly look.'"

"Her appearance resembles Xiuzhen's when she was young."

Translation: "'Her appearance resembles Xiu Zhen's when she was young, quite similar.'"

【281】

Translation: "'Moreover, she is even more beautiful and charming than Xiu Zhen—truly Xiu Zhen's blessing.'"

Immortal Yunhe and his wife have been married for many years without children, so seeing an old friend with such a well-behaved granddaughter makes them feel envious.

Translation: "Immortal Yunhe and his wife, married for many years without children, upon seeing an old friend with such a well-behaved granddaughter, felt deeply envious."

【285】

To avoid suspicion, Immortal Yunhe did not meet with Madame Pei the Elder on this return to Liang.

Translation: "To avoid suspicion, Immortal Yunhe this time returning to DaLiang did not meet with Pei Lao Furen."

【290】

Translation: "This National Master's mansion, said to be the residence of the National Master, is in fact merely a Daoist temple relocated elsewhere."

This National Master's mansion, said to be the residence of the National Master, is in fact merely a Daoist temple relocated elsewhere.

【293】

Translation: "Still residing there are these Daoists."

Now it's just a bunch of ducks being driven by Emperor Yan to come on stage to fulfill their duties; even Immortal Yunhe and his wife do not intend to stay long, so they have not had much involvement with any of the aristocratic families in this imperial city.

Translation: "Now it's just a flock of ducks being driven by Emperor Yan to take their places; even Immortal Yunhe and his wife do not intend to stay long, so they have not had much involvement with any noble clan in the imperial city."

【297】

But upon seeing the old friend's close granddaughter, they were still very happy.

Translation: "But upon seeing the close granddaughter of an old friend, they were still very happy."

【301】

But Immortal Yunhe, thinking he had been teased, couldn't help but snort coldly: "His gall is actually as big as her grandmother's."

Translation: "Only Immortal Yunhe, thinking he had been teased, couldn't help but snort coldly: 'His gall is as big as her grandmother's.'"

【305】

Li Qingluo thought of her grandmother living many years at the Green Pine Temple, but didn't expect that her grandmother's relationship with them seemed quite close.

Translation: "Li Qingluo thought of her grandmother living many years at Green Pine Temple, but didn't expect that her grandmother's relationship with them would be so close."

Yunhe Xianren was also sizing her up.

Having said that, you came to find this poor Daoist; it's not merely to apologize, is it?

What else do you want to ask this poor Daoist for?