Yin Zi's gentle and virtuous nature spread like a wildfire from Seventh Senior Brother's big mouth, spreading to even Wu Daochang's ears. Because of this, Wu Daochang specifically requested for Yin Zi to embroider patterns of prosperity flowers onto his golden robe. Yin Zi's elegant facade crumbled away, his anger fuming intensely.
I was really distraught over this matter. Although I was not very good at coming up with excuses, wasn't he the one who forced me? And plus, my idea wasn't that bad anyways, wasn't it a success?
Yin Zi refused to forgive me and had already run out of means. He had no choice but to request for Wawa to come from Hua Residence. Enduring Wawa's constant teasing and humility, Yin Zi began learning needlework. His talent in this area really was good.....before long his handiwork became relatively adequate. With the help of Wawa, the task of embroidering the golden robe was already completed. During the production though, the only downside was that he would occasionally get frustrated and rush over to beat me.....
I knew that I was the one at fault in this mess, therefore, I volunteered to help out. But whenever I picked up the needle the needle, I'd end up with countless needle pricks on my hands and the embroidery needle would suddenly fly elsewhere to. Because of my hindering and interference, my help was disregarded and they even chased me away.
As a consequence of Yin Zi's diligence in embroidery and his delicate and gentle demeanor, his popularity among the Maoshan Sect members rose very quickly. Many of the senior disciples thought that a woman as virtuous as Yin Zi must definitely be obtained, thus the gifts and love letters that were brought to us were as numerous as the hair's on an ox. The most extreme of them all was Seventh Senior Brother, every day he waited by the entrance to our rooms saying that Yin Zi was the only one for him.
Yin Zi only said, "Scram!"
Seventh Senior Brother said unyielding, "There will eventually be a day where your heart will be moved!"
Hearing these words, Yin Zi's expression was like he was about to cry, "Please, I beg you, leave me alone....."
Seventh Senior Brother was relentless, "I will overcome the difficulties!"
Tears began streaming down Yin Zi's face for real.
Compared to Yin Zi, I haven't made a lot of progress. Even though I received many presents from the senior brothers, I was not interested in any of the snacks and jewelry they gifted me, and gave them all to Liu Wenzhi and the others. The only good news was that Xiang Qing had not revealed the fact that I ate six meals a day to the others, otherwise, Yin Zi will probably scold me and say that my new name should be 'rice bucket'.....
As for the shameless mountain cats, I caught them all one by one. I informed that stealing other people's belongings were no good! And that Xiang Qing's thighs were mine! Whoever that dared to climb on it would be personally punished by me!
All of them argued and disagreed, saying that this was undiplomatic. I was originally a rogue and fierce cat so I demonstrated my authority by shattering a rock about the size of a person in front of their eyes. This should be considered a success as they all obediently hurried away.
Xiang Qing who was unable to find his cats appeared somewhat unhappy. He sat down on a rock, and stared into the distance thinking about something. I took this opportunity to go forward and soothe his mind, "Shi.....Brother Xiang, you've come again."
"En." Under the blazing sunlight, Xiang Qing's eyes were squinted, "All the cats on this mountain seems to have disappeared. Don't you think so as well?"
I innocently shook my head, pretending not to know of anything. My eyes then locked onto his thighs, debating in my heart whether or not I should climb onto them.
Again, a silence had encompassed the surroundings. Before I finished pondering about my inner desires, Xiang Qing opened his mouth to speak, "Your ancestral treasure, Shifu really likes it, but I will absolutely find a way to get it back for you."
That dumb treasure? I thought for a very long time before coming up with a response, I indifferently waved my hands and said, "I don't need it. Your Demon Scouring Mirror, it is probably a precious item.....Miao Miao will help you get it back."
"Don't worry about it, I'll find a way to redeem it back." Xiang Qing plainly said.
After the end of this sentence we fell back into a silence not knowing what to say next. In the end, I raised up my head and stared at him, "Is there any fun places near Maoshan Mountain?"
"Ten miles from here is the Hidden Dragon Valley, rumor has it that the Heavenly Realm's Bi Qingshen Jun and the Demon Realm's Yao Yang had a great battle there, perishing there as well. The emergence of our Maoshan Sect was also because of this." Xiang Qing genuinely explained, "If you want, you can go there to play."
Hidden Dragon Valley, these three words acted like a curse. A burst of piercing pain shot through my heart. I held onto Xiang Qing's hands in panic, and scornfully said, "Don't want to go there.....absolutely won't go there, Miao Miao doesn't want to go."
"Alright, alright, you don't have to go there, I was only casually suggesting." Xiang Qing became flustered, "Don't cry, what's the matter?"
"That place is where you.....Bi Qingshen Jun died, I don't want to go."
"En, although records and stories of Bi Qingshen Jun are few, he was a person who despised the evil, and clearly distinguished between the right and the wrong. He is an example my generation should learn from," Xiang Qing stared at me incredulously, "How do you know about him? Did Seventh Brother tell you about him?"
"I like Bi Qingshen Jun." I raised my head to look at the man before me, tugged his sleeves and said, "I really really like him."
"Very few people have feelings of adoration for gods," Xiang Qing was surprise by my hands, but did not push them away, "You are really unique."
"Then you like Hidden Dragon Valley?"
"No, it's just that I feel like there is something very important waiting for me to discover there so I occasionally go to take a look."
"That place is not a good place, don't go there anymore."
"Alright," Xiang Qing said to me indulgently, "I believe that Bi Qingshen Jun must've been very popular in the Heavenly Realm. So strong, smart, serious, and genuine, he should be the object of many girl's affection."
"If only," I hurriedly replied, "They all said that Bi Qingshen Jun was boring, a no brainer, a battle maniac, silent, inconsiderate of others feelings, and that no one would want to play with him and also how no one would want to get married to him."
"Isn't it just rumors....." Xiang Qing was a little startled by my answer, but smiled again, "I'm glad I'm not like that."
"Wrong, wrong," I shook my head, "You and him are exactly the same, the exact same type of person."
Xiang Qing's forehead was full of black lines, "Me boring? A no brainer? Silent? And inconsiderate of others feelings?"
I nodded my head at these facts.
Xiang Qing suddenly became depressed, he grabbed a small branch and started drawing circles on the ground.
I didn't know why he was so upset, so I rushed over to his side and cheerfully said, "Miao Miao likes Bi Qingshen Jun the most."
"You like a person who is boring, a no brainer, silent, and inconsiderate of others?"
"Miao Miao likes you."
Xiang Qing was startled. The branch in his hand had already fallen to the ground, and he seemed to have become a wooden statue, still and motionless.
I was afraid he wouldn't understand, so I quickly repeated several times, "I like you, I like you, I like you."
"I.....Huh? How can I....." Xiang Qing had recovered a pained smile.
"How about you marry me?" I him an honest suggestion, and then naively asked, "We can have children together?!"
Xiang Qing was overcome with shock.