My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion

Jumping here and there, and then back here again.

Yin Weiyin watched from the side, not understanding what meaning this girl’s jumping had apart from making her chest sway back and forth.

After hopping for a while, Donggong Ruoshu stopped, seeming deep in thought.

Yin Weiyin furrowed his brows, not knowing what kind of trick this stupid girl was up to.

Donggong Ruoshu turned her head, earnestly saying, "Miss Yin, I feel like a Year Beast."

Yin Weiyin was speechless.

To her, Miss Donggong was a bit too childish, but for Qin Yue, perhaps Miss Donggong was just right.

Thinking of this, Yin Weiyin waved to Donggong Ruoshu and said:

"Miss Donggong, have you thought about what I said?"

Donggong Ruoshu scratched her head, carefully recalling.

Just now, Yin Weiyin had discussed with her that later in the evening when the fireworks were set off, she should appear as a ghost to let Qin Yue chase her away with firecrackers.

Only this way could Qin Yue’s fear be alleviated.

Yin Weiyin’s arrangement was just so. Although unclear why Qin Yue was so afraid of Miss Donggong, it wasn’t hard to guess that previously Miss Donggong being in ghost form had likely scared Qin Yue accidentally.

When Qin Yue successfully chased away the ghost, he would naturally like the one who taught him the skill more, and seeing Qin Yue overcome his fear, Chen Yi would surely be very pleased. Truly, it was killing two birds with one stone.

As for having Lin Wanxiao come during the fireworks and firecrackers, it was merely incidental, mainly to show her First Lady’s grace, giving a slight care.

Hopefully, Lin Wanxiao has a belly that knows to be productive.

Meanwhile, thinking of Lin Wanxiao, Yin Weiyin saw Xiuhe coming from afar. That was Lin Wanxiao’s personal maid, the latter had an anxious look on her face and as soon as she came up she said, "Mistress, she... she doesn’t want to come..."

Yin Weiyin immediately frowned, asking, "Does she have the option not to come?"

Xiuhe was extremely nervous for a moment, stammering without knowing what to do.

Yin Weiyin did not make it difficult for the maid. She knew Lin Wanxiao had such a tangled and unclear nature. After thinking slightly, she came up with a plan, saying, "Tell her to come, and say it’s Chen Yi’s idea. If she doesn’t come, she’ll be left behind and won’t be taken to the Southern Border."

Xiuhe’s eyes widened, knowing how heavy these words were for a girl like Lin Wanxiao who had been in the boudoir for so long, but dared not disobey and had to turn and go back to the courtyard.

Seeing Xiuhe leave, Yin Weiyin looked back at Donggong Ruoshu and asked, "Have you thought about it?"

Donggong Ruoshu came to her senses belatedly, nodded, and said, "Alright, but I have one request."

"What request?"

"Just... could you think of a way afterward to help me become a ghost, even if not a ghost, being able to absorb energy would do."

This was a bizarre request, but Yin Weiyin did not refuse. After thinking for a moment, she still nodded slightly.

Seeing Yin Weiyin agree, Donggong Ruoshu instantly beamed with joy and went back to hopscotching.

With this arrangement settled, Yin Weiyin turned back to the courtyard. As soon as she stepped in, she saw Chen Yi there carefully arranging the sandbox for fireworks, looking very expectant.

Yin Weiyin slightly curled her lips, thinking to herself, he’s childish too.

As soon as the thought crossed her mind, Chen Yi suddenly lifted his eyes and glanced at her, and the female crown subconsciously shrank her neck.

Chen Yi slightly lowered his gaze and leisurely asked, "Usually you get jealous when you see me with other women, so why are you asking Lin Wanxiao to come today, and also Qin Yue?"

"...When did I get jealous? Asking Lin Wanxiao to come is just because I find her pitiful, as for Qin Yue... I think the child likes it a lot."

"No, I’m asking, are you hiding something from me?"

These words made Yin Weiyin feel guilty.

She thought about it. Although what she did was not really hiding, it’s better to say it proactively. Otherwise, she’d be caught again, and with the New Year coming, it’s best to be cautious. Thinking of this, Yin Weiyin slowly opened her mouth and said, "Zhen Lan said she didn’t want to come, so I asked Xiuhe to tell her it was your idea, and if she didn’t come, she’d be left at the Southern Border."

Chen Yi neither agreed nor disagreed but said, "Zhen Lan came. Are you that close to her?"

"She’s now calling me Sister Yin."

Hearing this, Chen Yi was momentarily stunned, shook his head and laughed quietly, then asked:

"Then... what about Qin Yue?"

Speaking of Qin Yue, Yin Weiyin felt even more inexplicably guilty, saying: "She’s your daughter, after all."

"...So..."

"As the original spouse, I must certainly get along well with her."

Her words had a hint of bittersweetness, making Chen Yi find them both amusing and heartaching.

Just as he was about to comfort her, far off, a small figure in a bright red brocade jacket came quickly running over, like a little lucky doll, leaving the nanny far behind.

"Daddy!"

Qin Yue called out crisply to Chen Yi and then noticed the female crown beside her, becoming even more excited, saying:

"Pretty, pretty auntie!"

This little one recognizing Yin Weiyin was not surprising; Chen Yi naturally hoped that Yue’er would get along well with Yin Weiyin, while still young and unaware. Otherwise, when the child grows up and learns her father has many women, not just her mother, it would be a difficult and unpleasant realization.

After exchanging a few polite words to send the nanny away, Chen Yi picked up Qin Yue, saying: "Daddy will set off fireworks with you tonight, okay?"

"Fireworks, fireworks—what kind of flowers are they?"

"You’ll know once you set them off. They’re very pretty."

Chen Yi carried Qin Yue around the yard several times; Qin Yue giggled continuously, even though her head was spinning a bit. The more dizzy she felt, the more she laughed, until finally she felt very uncomfortable and suddenly burst into tears!

Chen Yi was a bit flustered and spun her around a few more times, but a child doesn’t understand why they are happy or uncomfortable. Spinning is fun, so she laughs, but once she gets dizzy, she cries. Therefore, she alternated between laughing and crying, feeling more and more uncomfortable.

Seeing that the situation wasn’t looking good, Yin Weiyin calculated slightly with her fingers and spoke up: "Stop spinning; she’s feeling unwell."

Chen Yi then put Qin Yue down. Qin Yue was so dizzy she couldn’t stand steadily and took two steps back, at which point Yin Weiyin stepped forward to gently support her.

"Don’t be afraid." Yin Weiyin’s voice was clear and melodious, as she extended a slender forefinger, which was surrounded by an almost invisible clear light, and gently touched the smooth forehead of the little girl, chanting a brief heart-cleansing spell softly.

The fingertip felt cool, and Qin Yue felt a spring-like coolness flow into her mind, quickly spreading through her limbs and body, washing away the dizziness and nausea. She blinked her eyes, still wet with tears, and felt her mind become clear, her body relaxed.

A child’s emotions come quickly and go quickly.

Qin Yue looked up at Yin Weiyin’s cold and ethereal face, feeling that this auntie was incredibly capable, and immediately broke into a smile, saying: "Thank you, pretty auntie! Yue’er isn’t dizzy anymore!"

Seeing his daughter was fine, Chen Yi also breathed a sigh of relief. He was about to again come closer to tease her when his glance caught sight of Xiuhe leading Lin Wanxiao slowly coming from beneath the Moon Cave Gate far away, Lin Wanxiao still clad in a simple, elegant dress, her eyes downcast.

Chen Yi’s steps hesitated slightly.

Yin Weiyin noticed his reaction and said in a calm tone: "Go and bring her over."

She paused for a moment, seemingly adding casually, "Actually, Lin Zhenlan has always complained privately that you don’t value her."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi raised his eyebrows imperceptibly.

Recalling his interactions with Lin Wanxiao, each time he wanted to slow down and offer her some tenderness, she was always like a startled bird, either avoiding him or displaying a reserved demeanor. Over time, he lost patience.

Now, with Yin Weiyin pointing this out, he felt a bit introspective, considering that perhaps... his approach was indeed inappropriate?

"Think about it," Chen Yi muttered softly, tidied his sleeves, and walked towards the direction of the Moon Cave Gate, showing her some respect by going to greet her personally.

After Chen Yi walked away, Yin Weiyin thought to herself that he still shows her, the First Lady, respect, and then turned her attention back to Qin Yue.

Little Qin Yue was also looking at her with a pair of exceptionally clear eyes, not blinking.

Yin Weiyin’s mind stirred slightly, and she bent down to view Qin Yue at eye level, asking in a gentle voice: "Yue’er, would you like to... play with me for a bit?"

Recently she’s had some free time and has pondered a few charming immortal techniques that require no spiritual power foundation, dazzlingly brilliant and just right for entertaining children.

Furthermore, this could also provide an opportunity to instill an immortal heart in the child... Yin Weiyin felt it couldn’t be hidden from Chen Yi, otherwise, she’d be in trouble again, so she planned to bring it up later.

Upon hearing this, Qin Yue clapped her little hands joyously and responded: "Sure! Yue’er wants to play with pretty auntie!"

Yin Weiyin saw Qin Yue’s excitement and felt that her plan was progressing ever more smoothly; everything was going according to plan.