Chapter 418: Chapter 418: Sincerity and Devotion
"You really spared no expense, bleeding a bowl every day, but luckily the Spiritual Poisonous Insect is obedient, quietly nourishing itself within the Sacred Relic, and it’s even laid eggs. You didn’t see it, but every time the five elders see me, they’re all smiles, reminding me to take good care of you!"
Yun Jinnian smiled faintly.
Over these days, Shi Jiayu stopped referring to herself as a servant.
But she is even more attentive towards him.
Yun Jinnian decided that after the Dragon Boat Festival, he would set out to return to the Capital City. The Law Master naturally would follow him, intending to teach Han Tianci Martial Arts and other skills, and he was becoming more fond of Han Tianci. Although Chu Yu had not formally been taken on as a disciple, the Law Master didn’t make a distinction and taught Chu Yu alongside; it was evident he considered Chu Yu a disciple too.
The Wood and Earth elders also planned to accompany him to the Capital City to take care of the Spiritual Poisonous Insect and to concoct more elixirs.
Ten Blood Lotuses had already been picked to take with them, and Yun Jinnian had another ten Snow Lotuses picked, planning to give one to the Lady Dowager, one to the Princess of the State, and even one to the old lady of the Duan Family, because of Ruan Wanrong’s relationship. Yun Jinnian planned to send one her way as well.
Chen Danyan and Hu Shuiling’s families would each receive one too.
The remaining five would go to Yun Jinnian’s maternal grandfather.
But the Law Master said to pick fifty, arguing that since they had plenty, it wasn’t anything rare anyway.
Yun Jinnian really wanted to throw a tea cup at him; selling for several million taels each, these Tian Mountain Snow Lotuses that people used to save lives, so many risking their lives to search the mountains for them, were apparently not anything rare.
"Things are precious because they are scarce, and besides, when we take these Snow Lotuses to the Capital City, I have no intention of showing them off. It’s enough for us to know that we have them, and we don’t need more. If word gets out and everyone learns that the Sect of the Full Moon possesses Tian Mountain Snow Lotuses and Blood Lotuses, what would we do if we are attacked by the masses? ’The innocent invites trouble by flaunting his wealth,’ don’t you understand, Law Master?" Yun Jinnian spoke nonchalantly.
The Law Master said nothing, his eyes brimming with a smile.
So did the five elders, their eyes alight with laughter.
Looking at them, Yun Jinnian realized that she had been calculated and tested by these old men once again.
"Alright, everyone should get some rest early. After the Dragon Boat Festival, we’ll set out back to the Capital City!"
If they didn’t return soon, the Emperor would likely go crazy with waiting.
And she was already thirteen years old.
Yun Jinnian didn’t know why she suddenly had this strange thought; it just appeared out of nowhere.
"What are you thinking about?" Chu Yu leaped into the room, silent as a cat.
The young man was naturally handsome and striking, with the presence of a dragon and phoenix, and the dignified ease of the clear wind and bright moon. Now, with his head lowered, his eyes and heart were filled with the sight of the girl in front of him, his smile warm and gentle.
Yun Jinnian lifted her gaze to Chu Yu and smiled slightly, "How did you come over here?"
Chu Yu took out a porcelain bowl and presented it to Yun Jinnian, "Fresh raspberries picked from the mountain!"
Because Yun Jinnian particularly craved this treat, he had gone before dawn to pick them, and waited for daylight to bring them back. He planned to share some with Han Tianci.
And so, he eagerly brought them to her.
"Don’t go into the mountains so early in the future. I don’t really need to eat these!" Yun Jinnian said, sitting up straight.
Chu Yu laughed, picked a large, red raspberry, and brought it to Yun Jinnian’s mouth, "Try this, is it sweeter than the ones from yesterday?"
Yun Jinnian’s face flushed pink, but she still opened her mouth and ate it.
She nodded lightly, "Mhm, very sweet!"
Sweet enough to melt her heart.
Nothing could warm the heart more than being cherished and gently offered such delights by someone special.
"Tastes good, right? I’ll go pick more for you early tomorrow morning!" Chu Yu said as he removed the stem, feeding Yun Jinnian only the fruit.
Yun Jinnian ate it in small bites, her tiny, pink tongue inadvertently licking Chu Yu’s fingers.