Chapter 2, The Teachings of Mother

Mother is a bit chatty today

Solitude is not about looking down on others with a haughty face, but rather... When she smiles at you, you feel as if you cannot truly enter her heart

I have already informed your father-in-law to go to the cave to fetch you. He is your father's sworn brother; although he is somewhat reckless, he is trustworthy! Child, remember, the Tianque Sword is the token for your recognition, and that sword is of utmost importance to you; you must never part with it.

Yes, mother, but... that sword is so big and heavy

"Yuan'er, my Yuan'er, when you grow up, you will be more beautiful than your mother," Li Juxin said with a sigh.

Hmm, that bad person is about to take action very soon. He has no way out. Child, what your mother is going to tell you today is extremely important; you must remember every single word in your heart

Mother, I am afraid, please accompany me with Father.

Grow up, grow up! Must everything wait until we grow up to understand it?

At the age of six, she does not understand many things, but she is already immensely proud to know that her mother is the most beautiful woman in the world, the Flower Fairy. Any man who has seen her will fall in love with her

When Xiao Juyuan's little short legs hurriedly ran into the small garden, he saw his mother squatting in front of a large cluster of chrysanthemum branches that had not yet budded.

"Child, the most crucial sentence, the secret of the Xiao family, can only be known by the members of the Xiao family. Do you understand?" Li Juxin said solemnly.

Li Juxin's hand began to caress her daughter's soft, shiny black hair, each stroke felt less like touching hair and more like touching the heart

Li Juxin smiled, a smile that could melt the most solid ice. "Child, you are also a member of the Xiao family, aren't you? You should be as proud and unyielding as your father... as carefree as well." When she mentioned her husband, a look of affection passed through her eyes

You will understand when you grow up

Then... can I tell my husband? Xiao Juyuan said innocently

Xiao Juyuan reluctantly pouted, unable to do anything about it, as mother said it was quite adorable

The Pei family is reliable, but their surname is Pei

I know, that bad person who wants to steal our family's treasure!" Xiao Juyuan pouted and said resentfully

It will rain tonight, take food and the Tianque sword and leave through the secret passage. The exit is in the heart of Mount Meng. Follow that small path up the mountain, and when you see a cave, hide inside. No matter what happens, do not leave, not even a single step.

"Yuan'er, listen to your mother," when Li Juxin's eyes glistened with tears, the stars in the sky would also dim. "That person outside..."

Sigh, these chrysanthemums will probably never have the chance to bloom again. Li Juxin slightly furrowed her brows, her delicate and fair hand gently caressing the flower branch... Those who watched her felt as if their hearts were gently kneaded along with her hand

Mother... you are truly beautiful. Xiao Juyuan playfully threw herself into her soft embrace, a privilege that belonged to her and her father.

It is rare for a woman like a chrysanthemum to become the "most beautiful woman," because the chrysanthemum is too plain and too proud, and its solitude is excessive. A woman who is too cold and proud, no matter how beautiful she is, will always lack a certain alluring charm. The most beautiful woman is often not the one with the most delicate appearance, but rather the one who is the most enchanting

Li Juxin smiled, feeling somewhat emotional. "So... your father is a lovesick fool." It was precisely because of his infatuation that she chose him, married him, and loved him. "He confided his secret to me, as if he were handing me the handle of a knife while he held the blade. I could actually steal the treasures of the Xiao family at any time, couldn't I"

Hmm! Xiao Juyuan nodded emphatically

She was a bit stunned, mother... how beautiful!

Yuan'er, you must remember this sentence! This secret can only be told to your child, do you understand? The phrases your mother usually teaches you must be kept in your heart, and you cannot tell anyone. This secret, even the Xiao family must pay a bloody price to know, let alone others; it must not be spoken to anyone!

Many things... you will understand when you grow up. Let's call her Li Yuan'er, how adorable.

It does not matter... as long as you can grow up happily and live a happy life

Silly child... when you grow up, you will understand why your father and mother must... In front of the child, she could not bring herself to say the word 'death.' "Child, my Yuan, starting tomorrow, you can no longer call yourself Xiao Juyuan."

The female disciple of the extraordinary Qin Chuyi perfectly embodies these two qualities: beauty, enchanting yet aloof

Mother ... ... I did not understand.

Mother, your surname is Li, but you also know this secret

Xiao Juyuan nodded vigorously, feeling an unprecedented heaviness as her mother rarely displayed such a stern expression when speaking to her

Father trusts Mother, revealing this secret would mean taking the greatest risk. If I betray him, he will suffer the pain of losing both his treasure and his beloved. Child, you must never take such a risk! Moreover... sometimes men are even less reliable than women

Xiao Juyuan was a bit confused, "But, mother... how could you steal things from your own home?"

Never mention again that you are a member of the Xiao family, for possessing a precious gem is a crime in itself... It is truly exhausting. Now, there is someone willing to bear this pain for our Xiao family! Child, if your father and mother... if we must perish together, and it can grant you a peaceful and serene life, then we shall die with dignity

She furrows her brow, evoking sympathy; when she smiles, it stirs the heart

Alright

"Why not? I like this name. Father said, 'Because I originate from you, I am called Juyuan.'"

Soon, your master will also go to the Pei family to find you. Child, remember, you must ensure that he goes to rescue the woman named Xiao Ji who is by Gao Tianjing's side. She is a great benefactor of our family, and you must repay her well in the future! Without her, you would not survive, do you understand

Xiao Ji? Alright, I remember.

No one is more beautiful than mother

"Your future husband, Pei Junwu..." Li Juxin smiled, pondering how much a six-year-old child could understand about men. It didn't matter if she didn't understand; she just needed to remember her words. "Your master uncle praised him for his exceptional talents and unmatched elegance. This is the highest compliment I have ever heard him give to anyone in my lifetime. However, that child is quite mature for his age, with a temperament that is overly composed. In the future, he will naturally be good to you, but he may inevitably lack a bit of charm." She smiled, as she recalled Senior Brother Zhu, who... was just that kind of person. However, that child is quite mature for his age, with a temperament that is overly composed. In the future, he will naturally be good to you, but he may inevitably lack a bit of charm." She smiled, as she recalled Senior Brother Zhu, who... was just that kind of person.