Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 446: Xiao Yunxi Persuades Chu Ran

"In life, there are many things beyond our control." Xiao Yunxi did not directly answer Chu Ran’s question. Feeling a bit guilty about this matter herself, she hurriedly changed the subject: "During this time, have you been well in Copper Sparrow Garden?"

Chu Ran was no fool. Seeing her aunt evade her question, she understood the answer. Perhaps meeting someone familiar for the first time in this foreign place, Chu Ran shook her head: "I live in constant fear every day, neither eating nor sleeping well."

Xiao Yunxi, being clever, knew what Chu Ran was afraid of. She sat down beside Chu Ran and took her hand in hers, saying: "Actually, the Marquis isn’t as terrifying as you think. There are things that will come regardless, and you can’t avoid them."

The saying that one’s position determines their perspective holds true. Now that she’s Chen Mo’s woman, naturally, her heart leans toward him, considering more for Chen Mo.

Just as when she was still Princess Consort Huai, she did her utmost to assist Prince Huai along with the Xiao family.

Chu Ran was equally intelligent. Hearing Xiao Yunxi’s words, her expression darkened slightly, "Aunt, are you deliberately persuading me?"

Xiao Yunxi shook her head, saying: "I specially came to see you. After all, Lady Jing Fei is closely connected with our Xiao family, the two families are related by marriage. If not for Xu Guozhong controlling the court, you would’ve married..."

At this point, Xiao Yunxi paused. If not for Xu Guozhong’s overwhelming power, Chu Ran was meant to marry a direct lineage of the Xiao family. Then she smiled: "Now, we’re even more closely tied."

Chu Ran blushed; this was a hidden story from back then.

If she had really married into the Xiao family, Xiao Yunxi would be her sister-in-law.

Xiao Yunxi gently patted the back of Chu Ran’s hand. After all, she was a princess; her skin was soft and smooth. She continued: "If you, Princess, hadn’t said you lived in constant fear every day, I wouldn’t speak of this matter. But since you mentioned it, as someone with experience, I’ll have a good talk with you."

Xiao Yunxi took a deep breath and said: "Princess, do you wish to live?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ran was startled, thinking that not yielding to Chen Mo meant death. She hurriedly said: "Of course... I want to live."

After all, if you can live, no one wants to die.

"Since that’s the case, it’s simple. Instead of living in fear every day, it’s better to face it calmly, making your life more comfortable. Once you get through it, you’ll find it’s no big deal."

Xiao Yunxi understood Chu Ran’s current situation. After all, the scene of being sent to Wuguan and held in that residence was identical to Chu Ran’s now, worrying what Chen Mo might do to her, unable to sleep all night.

But after sleeping with Chen Mo, she felt much more at ease.

At least, she didn’t have to live in fear anymore.

Actually, what Xiao Yunxi said was something Chu Ran also understood.

When she learned she was given to Chen Mo as a Female Musician, she already knew what would happen later. If truly resisting, escape was difficult, but suicide was easy.

Just harboring a lucky thought, hoping that upon reaching Chen Mo’s side, he might purely regard her as a Female Musician and not touch her.

But she knew this idea was unrealistic, which is why she lived in constant fear every day.

"Aunt, I understand what you said, but is there really no other way?" Chu Ran asked.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunxi thought for a moment, then shook her head.

If Chen Mo were genuinely a "good man," a gentleman, he could be restrained by morals, and one could hold him to prevent him from touching Chu Ran.

But obviously, Chen Mo is not.

If he were, Xia Zhining, Xia Zhiqing, Ning Wan, Liang Xue... and even Han Anniang would not have become his women.

He’s not only not, but possibly described as lustful. Although Chu Ran isn’t a national beauty, she’s a notable beauty, and with the status of a princess, what man could resist?

Seeing this, Chu Ran’s expression darkened.

Seeing this, Xiao Yunxi held both her hands and said: "Aside from his lustful and deceitful nature, the Marquis is someone worth entrusting."

"First, Princess, think about it. He’s only twenty-one years old, yet he manages the Qing, Yu, Lin, and Huai Four States. Furthermore, Jiangnan is soon to be under his rule, commanding two hundred thousand troops and being an Upper-Grade Martial Artist. Looking around the world, who can compare? Even the Grand Ancestor Emperor falls short to him."

To the people of Great Song, Song Taizu is undoubtedly legendary.

As a descendant, Chu Ran naturally has great admiration for the Grand Ancestor Emperor.

Now hearing Xiao Yunxi say the Grand Ancestor Emperor falls short of Chen Mo, while feeling indignant, her acceptance of Chen Mo increased.

"But he’s merely a warrior who only knows fighting, whereas the Grand Ancestor can both stabilize the world through warfare and establish destiny with literature. How can he compare to the Grand Ancestor Emperor?" Chu Ran said.

Hearing Chu Ran’s words, Xiao Yunxi knew she had started accepting Chen Mo, and took advantage to continue: "Princess, that’s something you don’t understand yet..."

Xiao Yunxi recited the poetry Chen Mo wrote for Xia Zhiqing and Yi Shiyin to Chu Ran.

These weren’t secrets in the back courtyard. Xia Zhiqing and Yi Shiyin spoke of them voluntarily as they were subjects of pride.

After listening, Chu Ran’s heart was completely swayed.

Seeing Chu Ran’s changing expressions, Xiao Yunxi smiled: "Henceforth, don’t call me aunt."

"Then what should I call you?" Chu Ran reflexively asked, but upon uttering, her face reddened. This meant she took in everything the other said.

"Who knows, we may call each other sisters in the future." Xiao Yunxi joked.

Chu Ran’s face grew flushed.

...

On the other side.

Chen Mo was testing the newly developed Flower Bullet by the Vermilion Bird Guard with Xia Zhining.

This newly developed Flower Bullet’s power is evidently greater than the previous version, surpassing the Bed Crossbow and Divine Arm Crossbow, and crucially, its range of damage is large.

No mere mortal body could withstand it.

If a middle-grade Martial Artist doesn’t use Innate Spiritual Qi for defense, a direct explosion would be unbearable for them.

Even those newly ascended to Sixth Grade or even Fifth Grade Martial Artists, if they use Innate Spiritual Qi to protect their bodies and take this newly developed Flower Bullet head-on, would be gravely injured, if not killed.

This brought Chen Mo immense joy. Once tens or hundreds of cannons were manufactured, they could likely push forward unhindered.

Such joyous news needs to be celebrated properly.

Returning to the Marquis Mansion, he happened to meet Xiao Yunxi coming back from Copper Sparrow Garden at the entrance.

Xiao Yunxi sought out Chen Mo alone, informing him about meeting with Princess Zhaoqing.

After speaking out, having done such mischief for the first time, her face reddened like pomegranate seeds, her heart pounding like a drum.

Upon hearing this, desire stirred within Chen Mo.

After all, possessing both body and mind is a different experience.