Chapter 29: The Goddess

  The cicada chirped again beside her ear, and she stared blankly as the horse carriage rushed into the mausoleum. Lan Sheng recalled what his father had said. The carriage roof collapsed, one dead and one injured; if not for her words "ride horses less, sit in carriages more", the one who died would have been the Third Prince. This was a case of a single word changing fate.

  Although she said that in a situation where she had no choice, and with the intention of being safe rather than sorry, thinking that if the third prince was not stupid, he should have checked all his carriages carefully and would naturally discover that the golden finches on the new carriage were useless.

  She said that at the time it was not clear, but in fact those princes insisted on her sending a message, simply because the Nan Yue family had three people with famous sayings. One is the Great National Master, two is Nan Yue Jin Wei, and three is Nan Yue Yu Rui. Now that the eldest daughter who has been living abroad for many years has returned to the capital, she "coincidentally" met the third prince and gave him six words, which happened to be correct, meaning that the Nan Yue family had produced another genius.

  As long as this matter spreads, Nan Yue's position in front of the emperor becomes more important and higher in the field of Yi He Shu. Especially in today's world where talented people are becoming increasingly scarce, the high-ranking Taoist masters who were originally eyeing Jin Wei and Yu Rui now have another best candidate for marriage. But coincidentally, Lan Sheng is a daughter recognized by her parents, with a predetermined fate since birth, and still an ordinary girl nowadays.

  However, Nan Yueya attributed the credit of this successful prediction to her second daughter. The reason was not to protect her ordinary eldest daughter from being disturbed by those with ulterior motives, but rather a high-handed decision made after taking in the whole situation and sizing up the momentum. Just like most high-ranking officials on court, who always appear dignified and confident, yet ultimately serve only themselves.

  At this time, Lan Sheng didn't care and was clear in her mind that if she didn't take credit for this achievement, it would be equivalent to not inviting trouble. Although her father hadn't considered her, there was no need for her to suffer a loss when something benefited her. Moreover, even if she were a powerful dragon, she had to first get familiar with the snake's territory before seeing whether she should spit fire or water, or sweep the wind. For now, it was similar to that night's encounter with "Wolf Young Masters", and they all had to pretend to be pigs.

  Suddenly thought of it, that new Nu Mei wouldn't be Zhen Dan, would she?

  "It's all in vain." The dark clouds dispersed before her eyes, and her mind cleared up. She smiled and said, "That day, the two of us wrote a poem about two old tigers. If several princes really caught one deaf tiger and one blind tiger, my father would let my sister take credit again. I must strive to become a goddess, and at that time, you will be the true king who protects me."

  The lyrics were originally "one without ears, one without a tail". She was so angry that she changed the lyrics to mock this group of arrogant humans. As a result, they just laughed and didn't even realize they were being scolded.

  Fruitless opening mouth, bitter smile, silly and pale expression.

  There are flowers that have not been entwined around themselves, missing things that have been entangled for a long time. Looking absent-mindedly at the tail of the horse carriage, he muttered, "The old master is really majestic, no wonder the lady has been thinking about returning home all along." Seeing Lan Sheng walking leisurely towards the mausoleum, he hastily stopped him, "The lady and the old master have not seen each other for many years, and now that they are finally reunited, there must be a lot to talk about. Let's not stand in the way and be a nuisance."

  "Sister, did you suddenly discover that your father is a handsome dad, so you're excited? Lan Sheng walked with a firm step, "Ten years later, the three of us reunited, without me, this crystal body, how can we show my mother's tolerance and hardship, her bitter endurance, and her compromise?"

  She hummed a tune, but he ignored her, couldn't understand her, and ran off alone with a whoosh.

  Lan Sheng innocently looked at Wu Guo, but found that Wu Guo was winking at him, and asked, "What?"

  "The young lady is a bit... sharp-tongued." Fifteen years old, still in an honest and straightforward youth.

  "Huh?" Doesn't think so.

  "You Hua is an orphan and envies Miss's parents for being alive, but Miss doesn't appreciate her blessings, so she can't help but feel angry." Wu Guo rarely speaks up.

  "What about orphans? Since losing parents is an unchangeable fact, there's no need to envy others or be dissatisfied with oneself. Relying on one's own two hands to live a good life, one day you'll regain loving family members." Orphans don't all have twisted psychological shadows, they also hold bright hopes. "I've had parents just like I didn't have parents, desperately seeking attention for twenty years, and only when I was dying did I realize that some relationships can't be forced. Now that I'm carefree and at ease, thinking about finding people who can become family is actually more positive."

  Don't look at him as being unfruitful and always bitter. He is a down-to-earth person who can listen to bitter words. His downcast eyes represent that he is thinking deeply.

  In front of the thatched cottage in the cemetery, Xia Wu and others were waiting by the carriage, while Ge Pozi and the dwarf were talking, all four people far from the door.

  Lan Sheng walked in as if no one was there, pushed open the door and said, "Mother, I'm hungry. Let's eat first and talk to Father later." She played her role well as a rebellious daughter because her mother was very clever and knew how to increase Nan Yue's sympathy points.

  Two figures embracing in the room suddenly separated, making Lan Sheng feel emotional. As a concubine, it's only a matter of time before she takes her rightful place. A middle-aged woman, after years of separation, has all the unfavorable factors for rekindling an old love, yet she can still entice her husband to embrace her like a young newlywed couple, what is there to fear from the other two mistresses in the household?

  Wu Mei turned her back, seemingly wiping away tears, but when she turned around, it was a delicate and slightly shy face that couldn't hide its joy. "Lan Sheng, quickly pay your respects to your father."

  She had just finished speaking when Lanzhen came up with a 90-degree bow and shouted "Dad!" - what a big gift! Can be sent to the Western Heaven to fetch scriptures.

  "You——" Nan Yueya's words made her heart feel stifled and strange.

  Lan stood up straight, holding a chopstick in his hand, facing his father and mother with an innocent look, and said cleverly, "I picked it up." After finishing speaking, he sat down, naturally exempt from kneeling.

  Nan Yue's throat made a faint sound, and for a long time she couldn't catch her breath.

  Wu Mei smiled and broke the siege, "Yage return to the mansion, I now live nearby, whatever happens I'll let you know, really no need to worry. At this point, the mansion is probably waiting for you to have dinner together, don't let them think that as soon as I come back I'll monopolize you."

  Brother Ya? Lan Sheng wants to shiver.

  Nan Yueya sat down, calling the maids outside to come in and serve, personally putting food into Wu Mei's dish. "After you left, lunch didn't wait for me as per usual. Hurry up and sit, it'll be thirteen years before we can eat together at the same table again, yet you're driving me away. When did you start fearing other people's opinions? Want to monopolize? I've allowed it, now let's see who dares to utter a word?"

  Wu Mei sighed, sat down to eat, "I haven't wasted my years abroad, I've cultivated myself, learned a lot about being a person. Thinking back to when we first got married, I was indeed overbearing and spoiled, no wonder people disliked me. This person, even if they have talent and money, should be low-key, otherwise good fortune won't last long. Let you suffer criticism in the past, neither side was happy, so today I'll apologize to you, from now on I'll definitely let you worry less about helping me."

  In Lan Sheng's view, this is a long memory, so as not to repeat the same mistake and be sent away again.