Chapter 1137: Chapter 629: Little Home (Double Chapter) (Part 3)

Fortunately, Qin Yue is only two years old.

When Qin Yue’s cries gradually subsided, Zhu E gently put her down. The little one quickly moved away from Chen Yi, hiding behind the screen, wanting to keep her distance.

At that moment, Zhu E said, "They have all been sent up the mountain, there’s been nothing much these days."

"I trust your handling of things." Chen Yi nodded slightly.

Chen Yi’s gaze followed the small figure hiding behind the screen, only a tiny part of her clothes showing. He had a helpless yet amused smile at the corner of his mouth. "This little one, her temper is just like her mother’s, very stubborn."

Zhu E glanced towards the screen, following his gaze, and sighed softly with a hint of affectionate reproach, "Dear sir, she’s so young, and yet you tease her like this."

"It’s fine, children forget easily. She’ll be fine by tomorrow." Chen Yi waved it off indifferently, his gaze returned to Zhu E, the smile faded, replaced by seriousness, "Aunt Zhu brought Yue’er over not just to see me, right?"

Hearing this, Zhu E’s gentle expression also toned down, revealing the solemn dignity of a Saintess. She lowered her voice slightly:

"You are perceptive. The Sect Hierarch... has a message to relay."

Chen Yi raised his eyebrows slightly, "Oh? What instructions does Gongsun Sect Leader have?"

Zhu E looked Chen Yi straight in the eye and slowly spoke, her voice clear and steady, "The Sect Hierarch said the golden paper he gave you is not an ordinary item, but a part of the tradition trials. You may seek it or not, it is irrelevant to your Ming Venerable status."

Chen Yi raised his eyebrow slightly. Since going up Gaoliang Mountain not many days ago, Gongsun Guan offered an olive branch, revealing the intent of the golden paper. In truth, he didn’t need such a revelation; with memories of a past life, he knew the use of the golden paper and remembered how to become the Ming Venerable—complete the trials, inherit the tradition, and ascend to the Ming Venerable throne.

However, Gongsun Guan’s phrase on whether to seek or not was irrelevant to his Ming Venerable identity, which was indeed intriguing.

"This is the World-Holding Bright Envoy inheritance, not an ordinary object. It shines through ages, hidden at the peak of the Nanwei Mountains, extremely perilous, passed through generations with the sacred flame, always involving a destined struggle. Its importance is significant, influencing the fate of the sect and even the Southern Border’s fortune. If you become our Holy Sect’s World-Holding Bright Envoy, you would be on the same level with us Saintesses, and mending meridians wouldn’t be difficult." She paused, seeming to choose her words carefully, "...It’s just... Zhu E fears you might stop here and leave the Nanwei."

Zhu E spoke these words calmly and unhurriedly, but the last sentence was somewhat lighter.

Chen Yi understood her thoughts and asked gently with a smile, "Aunt Zhu doesn’t trust me?"

"Zhu E always trusts you." After she finished, Zhu E showed a hint of fervor, "If the Divine Sect does not acknowledge you as the leader, I will defect from Gaoliang Mountain and no longer be the Saintess."

Chen Yi listened quietly, showing no expression on his face, only his deep eyes showing a slight flicker, like an undercurrent beneath a calm lake surface.

He didn’t state his position directly but asked, "Did the Sect Hierarch say anything else?"

Zhu E gently shook her head, "The Sect Hierarch only asked me to convey this. He believes you have your own judgment." She looked at Chen Yi and added, "The Sect Hierarch also said that no matter what choice you make, as long as it does not endanger the Holy Sect’s foundation or harm the people of Nanwei, the Holy Sect... will not be your enemy."

"Heh." Chen Yi chuckled softly, "Thank the Hierarch for me. As for this matter... I have my own measures."

Zhu E knew Chen Yi’s character and understood it was impossible for him to give a clear commitment at this moment. All she could do was deliver the Sect Hierarch’s message. She bowed slightly, "I have conveyed the Sect Hierarch’s words. If you need anything or wish to speak further with the Sect Hierarch, I can convey it on your behalf."

"Mm, thank you, Aunt Zhu." Chen Yi nodded again, his gaze once more turned towards the screen. That small corner of clothing seemed to move slightly, as if eavesdropping or wriggling in boredom.

The deep contemplation concerning the Ming Venerable inheritance in the depths of his eyes quietly faded away, replaced by a touch of mischievous warmth belonging to a father.

"Yue’er," he suddenly raised his voice, calling towards the screen, "Daddy has candy here, want some?"

Silence reigned behind the screen for a moment, as if pondering, before a nasal, resolute voice called back, "You don’t!"

Zhu E couldn’t help but chuckle. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Chen Yi then burst into hearty laughter, paused, then seemed about to speak but stopped.

"Dear sir... do you have more questions?" Zhu E noticed keenly.

Chen Yi nodded, somewhat sneakily leaned closer to her ear, so the little one behind the screen couldn’t hear, and asked:

"By the way, where is Qing Luo’s room...?"