Chapter 554 - 276: May I Be as the Stars and You as the Moon

Chapter 554: Chapter 276: May I Be as the Stars and You as the Moon

Seeing Ji Mingyu snatch the jade slip, Chu Yun couldn’t help but remind, "That was for Little Snow."

"No need to trouble yourself." Although Ming Yu was angry inside, she maintained a calm demeanor in front of others. With a flick of her finger, she forcibly broke the seal set by Chu Xuan on the jade slip.

This made Chu Yun frown slightly. Originally, she had promised her father to return immediately after delivering the message, but she had to admit, her first impression of this Primordial Monarch Taixu was really not good.

First, she defamed her parents behind their backs, and then ignored Chu Xuan’s note on the jade slip, insisting on opening it in person.

After reading the contents of the jade slip with her Divine Sense, Ji Mingyu was somewhat irate.

Chu Xuan’s message was brief, merely mentioning that he was visiting, completely safe, and expected to return to the Li’an Demon Sect in two days, advising her not to worry and to wait patiently.

Of course, the tone of the letter was directed at Little Snow, but Ming Yu firmly believed it was meant for her. The mention of Little Snow was simply because the two of them hadn’t yet revealed their relationship.

Just then, Little Snow tugged at her master’s sleeve, looking hopeful.

Ji Mingyu felt somewhat annoyed inside. What’s there to be excited about? But she still handed the jade slip to her.

Then Ming Yu turned to the woman in yellow in front of her, speaking in a lofty tone, "Lead the way."

Obviously, she had no intention of arguing with a young girl, seeing it as beneath her status.

Moreover, Ming Yu didn’t believe this little vixen could truly threaten her standing in Chu Xuan’s heart; she was too inexperienced.

But that Madam Yinhe, who could make Chu Xuan so "lost in delight," she needed to see what kind of character she was.

Chu Yun said sternly, "The two of you should leave, I will not be accompanying you."

After saying this, she turned with the lantern to leave, but Ji Mingyu acted as if she hadn’t heard, taking Little Snow’s hand and following.

This made Chu Yun angry inside. She turned back and rudely said, "Are there really uninvited guests in this world?"

Seeing the conflict brewing, Little Snow quickly came to mediate, "Sister, my master is only concerned about Chu Xuan, with no other intentions. Could you please let us see him?"

"No," Chu Yun flatly refused. "Didn’t he make it clear in the letter? What’s the point of insisting on seeing him?"

Little Snow was at a loss for words. They really had no ground to stand on here.

She was about to persuade her master, but Ji Mingyu nonchalantly said, "Then I’ll go by myself. Little Snow, you wait for us."

Little Snow was momentarily stunned, and so was Chu Yun, utterly unprepared for this woman to exploit a loophole. After all, Chu Xuan’s letter only mentioned "Little Snow."

"Moreover, I don’t need your permission. If you have the ability, just keep circling here and never return," Ji Mingyu’s tone was calm yet seemed resolute in sticking to her.

The critical part was, Chu Yun couldn’t resist, causing her to exclaim in exasperation,

"You, how can you be like this?!"

Ji Mingyu remained outwardly calm, yet was filled with self-assuredness. Little girl, trying to play mind games with me? You’re a thousand years too early.

Chu Yun gritted her teeth, "Aren’t you afraid of angering the Sovereign?"

"No need for you to worry," Ming Yu responded just as unkindly. "Are you Yinhe’s confidant? A subordinate? What right do you have to interfere in our affairs?"

"You, I..." Chu Yun almost couldn’t help wanting to reveal her identity, but remembering her promise to her father, she forcibly held back, just turning her head with a cold snort.

Unexpectedly, the woman continued to mock her, "Or are you also trying to learn from Madam Yinhe in seducing men?"

Chu Yun’s face flushed red and she angrily retorted, "Don’t talk nonsense, I’m his daughter!"

"What??" The pressing Ji Mingyu was first stunned, then immediately questioned whether she had misheard.

Since they met, she had always posed as a lofty senior, but now her voice even changed, which showed the extent of her inner shock.

Even Little Snow was dumbfounded, surprised to know that Chu Xuan actually had such a grown-up daughter.

Although Chu Yun was a bit regretful, she couldn’t help but blurt it out. But since she was exposed, she decided to see it through.

"Yes, I’m the biological daughter of Chu Xuan and Yinhe, the product of their love. He dotes on me, loves me, listens to me. Do you think I have the right to meddle in your business?"

Even though Chu Yun was well-practiced at lying, Ji Mingyu couldn’t immediately respond. Her eyes even dimmed, feeling her whole world spinning, with a sense of utter despair.

A daughter, a child borne by Chu Xuan and another woman?!

Then what about me? What am I? We’ve never even formally united...

Little Snow quickly supported her master, worriedly asking, "Master, are you okay?"

Ji Mingyu didn’t respond, but rather turned and left like a marionette, with Little Snow accompanying and comforting her along the way, "Master, this really isn’t anything major, don’t be upset..."

Witnessing this scene, Chu Yun, on the contrary, felt some regret — why was the reaction different from what her father said?

Now how am I supposed to explain this when I go back?

...

Over on Chu Xuan’s side, after coaxing Madam Yinhe, he anxiously awaited his daughter’s return.

Finally seeing Chu Yun break through the mist to return, his heart sank because Yun’er looked somewhat guilty, like a little girl who did something wrong but dared not tell her parents.

Chu Xuan buried his face in his hands, "You told her everything? Did it cause any conflict?"