Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Wei Xi and his two companions picked up Yun Qing and left the stone building under the cover of night.

With Shi Niangzi's endorsement, the members of the Chamber of Commerce seemed to have stopped causing trouble for the three.

The group found an abandoned house, cleaned out a room, and prepared to rest.

As Qin Feng made the bed, he sighed, "Judging from the number of vacant mansions, the Chamber of Commerce hasn't been doing well these past few years."

"At this rate, how many generations can Chongxiao City last?"

Lian Gouyan, who was huddled up in the nest, sneered, "With such a large family and business, why worry about not having anyone to carry on the legacy? I don't think these people in the Chamber of Commerce are stupid. Many of the people on the defense line are independent cultivators from outside, eagerly waiting to risk their lives."

After packing up his bedding for the night, Lian Gouyan's gaze fell on Wei Xi. "Why are you so listless? Are you too tired? Or are you injured somewhere?"

Wei Xi, who was tending to the hot food by the brazier, came back to his senses and hesitated, "...I feel like this Tenth Sister is a bit familiar...and how did Yuan Qizi happen to run into me?"

"No coincidence is too good to be true," Qin Feng said, gesturing for Yun Qing, whose belly was protruding, to lie down and rest. "Perhaps luck has finally turned in our favor?"

“If you ask me, you couldn’t find an employer this generous even with a lantern,” Lian Gouyan said with a displeased expression. “Just think about what Li Chun did back then!”

Qin Feng quickly changed the subject, saying, "By the way, didn't this Tenth Sister give the information to Xiao Xi?"

In front of Yun Qing, Wei Xi did not want to reveal too much about his next plans, so he did not take out the stack of information that Shi Niangzi had given him, and vaguely said: "This matter is not urgent. Lian Gou, draw a portrait of her. Perhaps someone will recognize her."

"As for you," Wei Xi turned to the silent Yun Qing, "after we leave the city tomorrow, we will find some bodyguards to escort you back home."

Once her disguise was removed, Yun Qing immediately said, "Wasn't it you who were supposed to take me back to Jucheng? We had an agreement!"

"Wouldn't it expose us if we sent you back to the Yun family?" Wei Xi patiently explained, "Only by staying in the shadows can we offer you the greatest help!"

"I will arrange two carts of Chongxiao City specialties. You will pretend to be a small merchant, and the bodyguard will pretend to be a shop assistant, and you will blend into other caravans to avoid being noticed."

"Once you arrive in Jucheng, settle the children first, then find a grand occasion or your old connections to return to the Yun family and slowly plot your way to the position of family head."

Hearing this, Yun Qing's eyes widened, and the words that were on her mind blurted out, "So, you're not going to help at all? And why are you separating me and my child?"

Before Wei Xi could answer, Qin Feng sneered, "You didn't utter a single word before, but now you're babbling on and on. How boring! Do you have a better idea?"

"Also, remember one thing: what does your plight have to do with us? Don't try to bully us!"

Though the words were rough, the reasoning was sound; every sentence struck a nerve with Yun Qing, causing her face to turn bright red.

“Take the child back, and you know what will happen to you.” Wei Xi said calmly, “Of course, if you have faith in the Yun family, you can also block the door with the child. In any case, it will be the Yun family that suffers.”

“Now that we have formed an alliance, I will fulfill my promise,” Wei Xi stirred the broth in the pot. “Now the heir of the Yun family is your elder brother Yun Yao, but you are a discarded pawn to the Yun family.”

Seeing that Wei Xi's intention to keep his promise seemed genuine, Yun Qing was able to think things through properly. "My brother's aptitude is really mediocre. He only achieved Foundation Establishment through the use of pills from his family."

“This is one of my few resources,” Yun Qing said hesitantly, biting her lower lip. “After the child is born, I will probably need two months to recover my strength. I’m afraid it will be difficult to conceal my whereabouts in Ju City.”

"You're a member of the Yun family, so there are still people who want a piece of the pie."

"What do you mean?" Yun Qing seemed to have grasped something, but she wasn't sure, so she could only stare blankly at Wei Xi.

"I heard the Yun family seems to have a good relationship with Prince Wuyang?" Wei Xi, like a beast that had been lying in wait for a long time, finally revealed his fangs. "I guess there are quite a few people in Ju City who can't stand it." Having grown up in a wealthy family, Yun Qing's political instincts instantly awakened, and she exclaimed in horror, "Are you crazy! You want me to get involved in the succession struggle?"

"What, you don't have the guts?"

"I only want to take revenge on the people who killed Brother Lei. If I'm not careful in the struggle for the throne, the Yun family will be finished!"

Wei Xi scoffed, then his expression turned gloomy again. "Isn't winning all that matters? The greater the risk, the greater the reward."

"Are you crazy?" Yun Qing said urgently, as if seeing Wei Xi's true colors for the first time. "Besides, my relationship with Brother Feng Qin and the Prince of Wuyang isn't as good as you think."

Wei Xi narrowed his eyes like a fox smelling blood and asked, "What happened? Is it related to you?"

“I was engaged to Prince Wuyang! I eloped with Lei Zhe, how can the Yun family and Prince Wuyang have a good relationship?”

"This matter was decided by His Majesty himself, but an official decree has not yet been issued. However, both the Prince of Wuyang and the Yun family are aware of it."

This solved the question that had been lingering in Wei Xi's mind for nearly three years: why did the Yun family insist that Yun Qing was gone, and even try to pin the blame on him?

It turns out that the one who truly couldn't afford to lose face was the Liang family of Ju State, and the emperor, who was high above them all.

No wonder the Yun family used Yan Qingluo to collect "Yun Qing's" body: firstly, to assure Prince Wuyang; secondly, because Yun Qing's wet nurse and maid were probably already dead at that time.

Wei Xi's gaze toward Yun Qing grew even colder: Did she think about the lives of others when she eloped?

However, this did have some advantages, Wei Xi thought. The Yun family had likely become estranged from Prince Wuyang because of this matter; while Li Changxu was a supporter of Prince Yuzhang. The idea of ​​having Yun Qing infiltrate the enemy ranks seemed very promising!
Holding the soup bowl, Qin Feng said, "You think too highly of yourself! How could you possibly ruin the alliance between the two forces because of one person?"

"Without you, Yun Qing, will the Yun family have no other girls to marry into? It's not uncommon for a niece to enter the family after her aunt dies!"

Wei Xi hadn't yet developed the mind for political maneuvering. He was genuinely taken aback by these words before saying, "So, the Yun family is very likely still in the same camp as Prince Wuyang?"

Qin Feng soaked the wheat cake in the meat broth. "The Yun family is still doing well, which means the old emperor isn't angry. If the father isn't angry, what can the son do?"

"The news of the engagement hasn't spread yet, so both sides can cover it up and it will pass. At worst, the Yun family can offer some more benefits; they won't necessarily side with Prince Yuzhang directly."

These words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Wei Xi's spy plan, but she immediately changed her mind: although this would make it more difficult for Yun Qing to rise to power, it would be much easier to use the Yun family to attack Li Changxu.

“However,” Qin Feng paused eating his pancake, hesitatingly adding, “she really can’t go directly to Prince Wuyang this time. She should observe the situation first. As a member of the imperial family, face is extremely important!”

Yun Qing's strategic value fluctuated wildly after just a few words, and she was on the verge of becoming a useless piece. Wei Xi said painfully, "Let's eat the cake! If it's not enough, I don't have any more!"

After saying that, Wei Xi served himself a bowl of soup, intending to turn his grief and anger into appetite, and then think of a solution after he was full.

Lian Gouyan, who had been silent all along, handed over a piece of paper. "Here, a portrait of Tenth Sister!"

It must be said that Lian Gou's painting skills are superb. The people in his paintings are lifelike, and even the folds in their clothes are depicted in great detail.

Qin Feng, who had come closer, praised, "This person is good-looking; most people wouldn't forget him once they see him. He should be easy to find out about."

“That’s true,” Lian Gouyan said. “I’ve seen many people, and in terms of looks, Qin Feng is number one, and this person is number two. It’s truly rare!”

"This is the tenth princess," Yun Qing exclaimed, "the tenth princess of the Ju Kingdom, a renowned beauty!" (End of Chapter)