Chapter 3

To reach the Tanzhi Temple, one must pass through the bustling city center of the capital. Lu Haikong has never been to this place and finds everything quite novel. "Yunxiang! What is that?" I followed the direction of his finger and replied with a sneer, "That is a tanghulu, hard and sweet, not tasty at all"

I am contemplating where I can create a flawless "accident" when Lu Haikong tugged at my clothing and said, "Yunxiang, let's go back."

I think of the days in the heavenly realm when I had not a single cent to spare, and my mind suddenly buzzes with heat; that was my hard-earned savings! To snatch it away just like that is even more despicable than the initial act of shattering my fan!

The identity of the young lady of the minister's residence is a position that allows one to indulge in a life of ease and luxury without any justification. Naturally, I am reluctant to end my life in such a manner and conclude this way of living, so...

I was utterly terrified; never before in the celestial realm had I witnessed a creature weeping so pitifully before me. Instinctively, I shoved my hand back into its mouth. It held my fingers, and soon it quieted down, smacking its lips with a look of contentment.

I pondered that there were no opportunities to act within the general's residence, but once outside, the chances were significantly greater. For instance, slipping by the riverside or something breaking from a tree branch; any random place could lead to an unexpected incident

I shook my head and came to my senses, but the purse in my hand had vanished without a trace

After making a detailed plan for several days, I excitedly ran to the general's residence. At the right moment, the house was empty, presenting an excellent opportunity to act.

I was contemplating that when the child grows a bit older and can be taken out to play alone, I would then dispose of him

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck my mind. What King Li wrote was about the love across seven lifetimes. If in any of those lifetimes, either I or Chukong had died early and reincarnated, then when the other person lived to the end of their life, the timing of their reincarnation would naturally be staggered with that of the one who died first. In this case, every calamity thereafter would naturally be missed without any special effort to avoid it

I continued to exert myself, jumping onto him and stomping hard on his crotch several times. The little thief foamed at the mouth and fainted on the spot

The surroundings are enveloped in silence

I was excitedly rubbing my fists, but Lu Haikong softly said beside me, "Yunxiang, let's go back. Dad said there are too many people outside, and it's not safe." This child has been raised in a very strict manner since he was young, always having a large entourage following him when he went out, and he has never experienced a "disguised visit." Therefore, seeing the bustling crowd at the market made him appear flustered and anxious.

He blinked his big, watery eyes, looking at me with a delicate clarity, causing my heart to tremble, and I shamefully felt a surge of affection once again

The wheel of fate began to turn from that day. ... In the midnight dream, I seemed to see King Li, pen in hand, excitedly laughing as he wrote at his desk. I felt like a piece of meat skewered on a bamboo stick, allowing the brush, soaked in soy sauce, to smear and paint over my bare body, brushing back and forth ...

Do not make noise

What does it matter, we will be back soon

Everyone laughed in a rather lewd manner, and the wet nurse suddenly said in a chilling tone: "Later, we will be attending to the young master’s bath. Miss Song, will you also stay?"

A lifetime is too long; I only strive for the present... If I eliminate him, I will feel at ease

Having figured this out, I excitedly ran to the bronze mirror and kissed my reflection fiercely several times

I cleared my throat and calmly said, "I have come to see my young lord."

He stubbornly shook his head. After thinking for a while, I sighed in disappointment and said, "I see... I wanted to mention that today is your birthday, and I wanted to go get a protective talisman for you. I heard that the talismans from the Tanshu Temple are quite effective." I released his hand, my face filled with disappointment, and said, "If you don't want to go, then forget it."

I pressed down on the pink bubble in my heart, reached out my hand and grasped the child's neck, the soft and fragile sensation made me feel as if I didn't need to exert any force; just touching him a few more times would cause him to dissipate on his own.

No, I... I just withdrew my hand when Lu Haikong suddenly started to cry out "Yi Yi Ya Ya". I stared at him in shock, and before long, he began to wail loudly, with snot and tears streaming down his face, a sight so tragic that I could hardly bear to look at it

On the day of Lu Haikong's fifth birthday, I finally found a way to deceive the wet nurse and a group of maids, sneaking Lu Haikong out of the General's residence.

The thief in front likely did not expect that a ten-year-old girl like me would dare to chase him. Feeling guilty, he ran away in a panic. In the bustling market, the robber caused chaos, with people falling over and animals scattering, while I, being small in stature, was able to weave through the crowd quickly and catch up to him.

I also want to follow along and kick my legs, you little rascal, don't be so adorable! How can I bring myself to act against you!

When I was ten years old, I was quite unruly. Father Song had completely lost hope in me, adopting a broken pot mentality and hardly paying attention to me. Naturally, I took full advantage of my situation and earned the title of the Mischief King in the capital.

The eyes of land, sea, and air brightened: "Food..."

The sense of loss vanished in an instant, and I pulled him along as I said: "Alright, let's hit the road"

How could I have imagined that I would wait for five whole years? Every time I see Lu Haikong, my eyes turn green with envy. The general's wife and the general often tease me, saying: "This child, have you been poisoned by Haikong? You come to gaze at Haikong for no reason. No need to rush; you both have a lifetime to be together."

In the days that followed, I went to the General's residence every day, and I was able to see Lu Haikong daily. However, the wet nurse and maids at the General's residence always kept a close watch on Lu Haikong, leaving me no room to approach him.

Next, I found myself involuntarily appreciating the scene of land, sea, and air being stripped bare while bathing, devoid of any vibrant or lively sensations, resembling more like an old woman washing pigskin, a soft and white mass being kneaded and squeezed with great delight

You old bastard! I rolled up my sleeves, got up, and shouted: "Stealing money leads to lifelong constipation! Little thief, stop right there!" After shouting, I took off running, not caring whether Lu Haikong, who had much shorter legs than me, could keep up.

Do not ask me why I do not choose to die, for suicide is indeed a cruel act, yet I am so soft-hearted...

He obediently closed his mouth and anxiously glanced around. "Yunxiang," he called out pitifully, extending his chubby hand towards me. "I want to hold hands." Instinctively, I took his hand, and a thought flashed through my mind. I asked, "Kid, do you want to go to the Tanchu Temple?" The temple, located near the outskirts, is less crowded and the path up the mountain is narrow and small, making it easy for a child to slip while climbing up.

I gazed at my eerie little face in the bronze mirror and chuckled sinisterly: "Dear Lu Haikong, for the sake of our happiness in the next six lifetimes, would you mind dying for me?"

I flip through the dead fish eyes, quietly observing these foolish humans

I believe this should be the last meal in the life of land, sea, and air. Both emotionally and rationally, I should not be stingy with the one coin needed to buy candied hawthorn. Therefore, I generously took out my hidden stash of money and found one coin among a pile of small silver coins, walking triumphantly towards the vendor selling candied hawthorn.

Lu Haikong lay quietly in the cradle, and he looked considerably more beautiful than a few days ago. His skin was fair and soft, and his eyelashes were thick and long. I couldn't help but lean over the edge of the cradle and reached out to poke his pouting lips. To my surprise, this poke actually woke him up.

Yunxiang... he became somewhat flustered, hurriedly grabbing hold of me, and after hesitating for quite a while, said, "Shall we go?"

I threw the rolling pin and retrieved my purse from the thief's pocket: "Hmph, daring to steal a young lady's money, are you prepared to face death?"

In the past, it would have been absolutely impossible for me to have so much money in the heavenly realm. Now, I am a wealthy person who can buy candied hawthorns whenever I wish. The twists and turns of life are truly beyond words... As I was pondering this, suddenly, a person collided with me head-on, causing me to stagger and fall to the ground. Lu Haikong beside me was startled and hurriedly supported my back, anxiously calling out to me: "Yunxiang! Does it hurt? Does it hurt?"

I blinked and looked around, only to discover that I was surrounded by strangers with expressions of horror.

No! To simply submit to fate like this would be a tremendous waste of all the schemes I have in mind, bah! It would be a great waste of the memories I have from my previous life, where I idled away my time in the celestial realm. I must resist

Oh, Chukong, do not blame me for being heartless; this method is the best compromise for both you and me.

I bite my fingers, furrowing my brow in contemplation of the future, wondering if there is a way to permanently rid myself of that little rascal from the past

I remained silent, and the wet nurse smiled and said: "This is good, the young master can no longer be separated from Miss Song."

I was in a dilemma when suddenly the door was pushed open, and the wet nurse from the general's residence along with a group of maidservants walked in: "Oh dear, why is the esteemed young lady here?"

Regardless of the circumstances, I still wasted a prime opportunity to eliminate Lu Haikong due to my own softness of heart

He turned his eyes and thought for a moment: "That place is so far away, it's not safe"

After undergoing the cleansing of the six paths of reincarnation, I have lost all my celestial powers, but I still remember some of the martial arts techniques. While they are insufficient to deal with highly skilled opponents, they are more than adequate for handling petty thieves. The opponent is a middle-aged man, significantly larger than I am. I aim for a quick resolution; a direct confrontation would certainly not work. Therefore, while pursuing the thief, I took a rolling pin from a street vendor. When I was two steps away from the thief, I swung the pin upward from below. With a loud "clang," it struck the thief squarely in the groin. He let out a high-pitched yelp and then fell straight to the ground, clutching his groin and writhing about like a caterpillar in disarray.

After carefully counting the silver coins in the pouch, I found that not a single one was missing, and I smiled with satisfaction: "Lu, Hai, Kong, let us go buy candied hawthorn."

After all, he is not that rough and tough boy... Looking into his innocent eyes, my heart softened again. He had no idea of my intentions when I touched his neck; his small hand released my braid and grasped my hand instead, just like last time, pulling out a finger and placing it in his mouth, as if this was the most satisfying thing for him.

Huh? I am dumbfounded, where are the land, sea, and air...?

I pulled the quilt up tightly over my head, trying to cast aside those evil images, and only when I could hardly breathe did I suddenly throw off the quilt and sit up abruptly

Ah. He called out incomprehensibly, then grabbed my falling braid with his saliva-covered fingers: "Ah!" He yanked hard, pulling at my scalp painfully, and this hateful action immediately reminded me of that vicious red-robed immortal.

He kicked his legs to express his excitement