He had just been reborn when he was imprisoned by his nemesis, the Empress?

After ending the call, Shen Yunshu put away the jade pendant and turned to look at Shen Qingyao, who was eating pastries beside her, with a serious expression.

"We'll move to the Yunhua Palace you built earlier tomorrow."

"Then you should immediately send someone to the central part of Shenhai Prefecture to find a group of the most attentive and sensible top-class maids."

Shen Qingyao was stunned, her face full of confusion.

"Didn't you say you weren't going to live there? Wouldn't you prefer to live in this little courtyard?"

Shen Yunshu lowered her eyes to hide the thoughts lurking within, and spoke softly.

"Nianqing has just lost a loved one and is feeling down, so we naturally want to provide her with the best living environment so she can rest and recuperate in peace."

Of course, that's not the only reason.

The palace was spacious and had many servants, which was just enough to keep Xu Yi and Yu Nianqing at a distance, so that they wouldn't run into each other all the time.

It can save her from many situations that make her feel uncomfortable.

After all, she was still very dissatisfied with Xu Yi's kiss with Yu Nianqing last time.

Shen Qingyao saw the fleeting possessiveness in her eyes and instantly understood what was going on.

She shook her head helplessly, but didn't point it out; she simply stood up and replied.

"Understood, I'll arrange it right away."

......

A gentle breeze swept through the courtyard as Shen Yunshu walked to Xu Yi's side, who was concentrating on his cultivation.

She gently stroked the top of his soft hair, her voice soft and soothing, with a hint of coaxing.

"Yi'er, how about your master takes you to stay in the palace your uncle built last year for a while tomorrow?"

Xu Yi immediately withdrew his spiritual power, his little face full of confusion, and turned to look up at her.

"Why? Aren't we comfortable living in our little courtyard now?"

Shen Yunshu paused, a subtle, complex emotion flashing in her eyes, before explaining softly.

"Your Aunt Yu... has encountered some very sad things and is coming to stay at the Sword Sect for a while."

"She's feeling down right now, so we need to make sure she's taken good care of."

Xu Yi frowned after hearing this.

What could possibly make Su Qingluan sad?

He instinctively pressed for an answer.

"What...is causing Aunt Yu to be sad?"

Shen Yunshu slowly squatted down to look him in the eye, gently pinched his tender cheek, and spoke softly.

"Her brother recently passed away, and that's what makes her sad."

She paused, looked intently at Xu Yi, and carefully explained, word by word.

"When your Aunt Yu arrives, remember not to bring up this matter, lest you touch a sore spot."

"And... you'd better not get too close to her. Your Aunt Yu actually dislikes children a bit."

"The reason she was willing to get close to you last time was largely because she was in a good mood, plus you are my disciple."

Shen Yunshu spoke earnestly, her eyes filled with the sincerity of "it's for your own good," as if afraid Xu Yi wouldn't listen.

"She's naturally cold-hearted, and now that she's in a bad mood, her temper is bound to be worse than usual."

"If you go up to her and accidentally annoy her, that would be worse."

"So this time you must stay away from Aunt Yu. If anything happens, let Master talk to her."

"Just stay quietly by my side, and whatever you do, don't provoke her, understand?"

Hearing these words, Xu Yi sighed silently in his heart.

If he hadn't known Su Qingluan for so long, he almost would have believed it.

But seeing the cautious nervousness in his master's eyes, Xu Yi simply nodded obediently and softly responded.

"I understand, Master."

Seeing how obedient he was, Shen Yunshu breathed a slight sigh of relief and reached out to hug him tightly.

It was as if they wanted to hold onto the peace and security that belonged only to the two of them in their hands.

......

at night.

Shen Yunshu lay on the bed with Xu Yi in her arms, but she was not sleepy at all, her heart filled with an inexplicable sense of loss.

After all, starting tomorrow, someone will intrude on the quiet life of the master and disciple.

The thought of this made her feel suffocated, and she didn't want the day to end so easily.

She realized that the little one in her arms wasn't asleep either.

She gently shifted her body and carefully turned Xu Yi around so that he was facing her.

Shen Yunshu's eyes shone gently in the night, her voice was very low, and her tone was full of expectation.

"Yi'er, are you sleepy?"

Xu Yi blinked and shook his head honestly.

"Not sleepy."

He is now at the half-step Divine Sea Realm. Not to mention not sleeping for one night, even if he doesn't sleep for three consecutive days, he won't be too tired.

A hint of joy flashed in Shen Yunshu's eyes, as if she had found a way to hold onto this moment.

She gently nuzzled Xu Yi's forehead, her voice soft and sweet, with a hint of coaxing.

"Then...how about we get up and play some games? Don't sleep, Master will play with you."

Xu Yi nodded immediately, a sweet smile spreading across her little face.

"Okay~ I'll do whatever Master says."

Shen Yunshu raised his hand and waved it gently, instantly illuminating the glass lamps hanging on the table in the room.

Then he took out a bunch of exquisite items from his storage ring.

There are chess pieces carved from precious jade, small pitch-pot games, riddle boards with the character "spirit" painted on them, several stacks of playing cards painted with cute mythical beasts, and fun dice that children in the cultivation world love to play with.

These were all little gadgets she specially prepared for Xu Yi, which he rarely took out to play with on ordinary days.

Xu Yi looked at the dazzling array of trinkets on the table and spoke up frankly.

"Master, since we're playing this game, how about adding a winner's prize?"

Shen Yunshu's eyebrows curved into a smile, and she gently tapped the tip of his nose with her fingertip.

"What reward?"

Xu Yi leaned close to her ear and whispered...

"If I win, then Master, you can kiss me; if you win, then I can kiss you, Master. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunshu's ears turned hot.

Even though it was a kiss she'd shared countless times before, she still couldn't help but feel a flutter in her heart. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded in agreement.

"Hmm...okay."

They've kissed so many times already, what's there for Master to be shy about?

Xu Yi smiled as he looked at her.

The game started, and Shen Yunshu immediately began to lose.

One game, two games, three games... she didn't win a single one.

It wasn't that she didn't know how to play cards, nor that she was slow to react; it was all on her own.

She loved the moment when Xu Yi's eyes lit up and he leaned in to kiss her with pure joy after winning.

Only in those moments could she clearly feel that her disciple truly liked, depended on, and loved her as his master.

She was naturally sensitive and delicate, and she regarded Xu Yi as her whole life. The deeper her love, the more afraid she was of losing him.

She was afraid that one day he would grow up, leave, and no longer need her, and even more afraid that someone would take away all his attention.

Each time Xu Yi's kiss gently landed on her cheek, forehead, fingertips, and lips, she could find a moment of peace.

......