Chapter 12 (1/2)
This is the chapter everyone has been waiting for up till now And no, I don’t ets to make out with the hottie dudes who clearly love her That may or may not come later, but in chapter 12 of Lost You Forever, Xiao Yao finally gets her real face back and we all get our first gli actually, well, a lady My guess is any dra Xiao Yao also play Xiao Liu in drag and just expect that the audience will take it with a grain of salt anyone thinks she looks like a real et there, but I for one ae once she returns to being a girl since she can’t get aith all the crass things she does as a guy, but deep down inside she’s still the whatever goes hilarious person we’ve all grown to love Her return to being a Princess isn’t without its bu first and foremost with Ah Nian I do like that brat, and so does Xiao Yao, but Ah Nian’s gotta grow up soet over her insecurity and entitlement complex then she really doesn’t deserve to be adored by everyone in her life The last chapter was an interesting detour to Little Zhu Rong’s Autumn Tournament and the introduction of new characters, but the actionand we also take a trip to Jade Mountain The famous Jade Mountain is a holy place that contains all the ic that the Gods are iuarded by the Royal Mother, a position much like the Pope and is passed on when one Royal Mother dies and another is chosen to take her place and guard the holy lands with all its mystical powers and enchantments Like the Vatican, it’s an austere place that no child could possible enjoy,and rambunctious as Xiao Yao, so it’s no wonder she ran away But it’s back to Jade Mountain she goes to start her life again right and proper
Chapter 12 – A Beauty, At the Edge of the Water:
Today Little Zhu Rong organized a banquet to reward all the victors Ru So got dressed bright and early and left with his servants Xiao Liu lazed in bed but was dragged up by Zhuan Xu and Ah Nian to go and check out the festivities
Zhuan Xu said to Xiao Liu “The last day is actually the most fun at the Autumn Tournament Before people are nervous before the matches but now the tournament is over and tomorrow everyone is headed home so this is the best tie of Chi Sui river, Xiao Liu confire was blanketed by a lush growth of green grass and the entire length was set up as a banquet A la drank, people were already drunk and it wasn’t even afternoon yet So, folks resting, ga was off to the side, and a crowd of people were circled together dancing to song
The step dance was a celebration of the harvest, for far praise to the bounty acco Xiao Liu and Zhuan Xu walked over with Ah Nian in tow and was surprised to see Sheng Nong Xing Yue leading the girls dancing in the center She had her hair in two braids wearing a narrow sleeved robe and was dancing hand in hand with other girls
When Xing Yue saw Zhuan Xu, her eyes twinkled and she flashed hi stare Soroup ofwith commoners so he kne to step dance Zhuan Xu s to the ant
Whether it was being pushed by others or the two of theradually started dancing across from each other and beca into watching it when Ah Nian stormed off and she rushed after her Ah Nian rushed to the river’s edge “Sha Nong tribe may be royalty in the Middle Plains, but now they are all part of the Xuan Yuan Kingdom The Xuan Yuan tradition is to be passionate and wild, and Xing Yue grew up in Xuan Yuan Castle for ether is very common”
Ah Nian turned around abruptly and was about to say soer faded a bit “Gege see a lot of fun Why stop now?”
Zhuan Xu s is more important than my little sister’s safety”
Ah Nian smiled while Zhuan Xu admonished Xiao Liu “There are a lot of people here, don’t run off”
Xiao Liu nodded – she and Ah Nian were definitely the least safe conet and Xiao Liu had zero faith she could protect both of them
They three went to buy roasted venison and was in theman over He looked a lot like her, but the sih to lend a very different i man was reserved and mature Zhuan Xu s Long, Xing Yue’s twin older brother”
Ah Nian realized his powerful background so s noticed her perfect row up in an ordinary family so was equally polite back
Xiao Liu had aboth Ah Nian and Xing Yue to glare at her One blae face, the other for not being polite to her Feng Long gege
Feng Long said to Zhuan Xu “Do you guys know Tu Shan Jing?”
Zhuan Xu breezily said “Of course we’ve heard the fa Long explained “My grandfather sent ether and are good friends Jing can be considered both my master and my bosom buddy”
Xiao Liu now connected that the ois also ed, I traveled with her even Jing gege and Yi Yang jiejie are good friends to both e and me So much has happened these past years so it’s really precious that they have reunited We want to throw a party to celebrate for the explained “Not just to celebrate only, I also wanted to express how happy I aht our dad Little Zhu Rong is throwing a huge farewell banquet while o are having a party for Jing and Yi Yang on our shi+p”
Feng Long said “We are inviting our close friends only and Yi Yang suggested extending the invitation to you guys We would be very happy if you can join us, and our friends would likeand could see the invitation was clearly Feng Long indicating he wanted to bring Zhuan Xu into the group Looks like Zhuan Xu didn’t waste his recuperating stay at the Chi Sui residence
Zhuan Xu understood as well “Thank you and ould be delighted” Feng Long and Xing Yue took their leave to prepare for the party Zhuan Xu and Ah Nian bid theain before leaving with his sister
Ah Nian sat down and glared at Xiao Liu “Look at you! It’s like you’ve never eaten venison before in your life”
Xiao Liu said to Zhuan Xu “You guys go, I’ back to sleep”
Zhuan Xu cut a piece of o and see for yourself”
Xiao Liu laughed and stole the cut piece from him and shoved it in herwill happen that you are worried about”
Ah Nian looked at Xiao Liu and then Zhuan Xu “What are you two talking about?”
Zhuan Xu said to Ah Nian “We’re talking about how all et tricked by them”
Ah Nian rolled her eyes and then asked Zhuan Xu “Does that include you?”
Zhuan Xu smiled “Me too!”
Zhuan Xu pulled Xiao Liu up “Let’s go over there to see”
When the sun was setting, Zhuan Xu had to take Ah Nian to the party and wanted to find Ru So to escort Xiao Liu back but she said in annoyance “Do you think I’m a hothouse flower? I need to be carried everywhere? Without Ah Nian around I can go anywhere so you guys be off and I’ll make my way back”
Zhuan Xu rapped her on the head “Don’t go back too late”
It got rowdier and rowdier the later it got and Xiao Liu drank andahappy while the interior watched dispassionately But there was no one around her so as she acting for?
Xiao Liu laughed – it’s really quite hard to fool oneself
Fireworks suddenly hit up over the Chi Sui river and Xiao Liu squeezed to the edge to watch Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple……all sorts of colors were rising fro at the bow of the shi+p very clearly Thestill and cal a red robe and appeared to be drunk She looked up at the fireworks and teetered a few steps and almost tripped The man reached out to stead her and she curled into his body like a beautiful vine flower
The shi+p graduallywith the fireworks so the spectators all dispersed Xiao Liu re at the darkened river It was strange, Yi Yang was not the most beautiful woman Xiao Liu had ever seen, but under the fireworks and the way she alance and beauty that struck Xiao Liu deeply Itas a man for two hundred years, feel ashaht when Xiao Liu returned to the residence When she walked in, Zhuan Xu was sitting under a la for her He patted the seat next to hio?”
Xiao Liu smiled “I suddenly want to find a beautiful skirt to wear”
Zhuan Xu said “Our grandmother is the most revered seamstress Goddess in the entire world All the most talented seamstresses and artisans have come from her disciples I’ll have people make you countless beautiful skirts”
Xiao Liu softly said “But I’ since I wore a skirt”
Zhuan Xu stared “What are you scared of?”
“I’uys And with your disappointment in me, I’ll be disappointed in you”
“Who are the you guys? Me and Master? We will never be disappointed in you If it includes other men…Xiao Liu…” Zhuan Xu’s hand was on Xiao Liu’s shoulder “Don’t give yourself hope, then you won’t be disappointed”
Xiao Liu burst out laughing “I thought you have a better tactic up your sleeve”
Zhuan Xu patted her “Stop over thinking it, get a good rest and e get back to Gao Xing, Master has a surprise for you”
Xiao Liu nodded
Zhuan Xu walked out of her roohtly closed the door
The next day as they were departing for Gao Xing, Xing Yue and Feng Long surprisingly caroup had accepted Zhuan Xu Ah Nian was happy and annoyed but Xiao Liu was just happy No matter what, Zhuan Xu accomplished what he set out to do when he came to the Autumn Tournament
Before the shi+p departed, a servant rushed up and bowed to Zhuan Xu before handing over a big basket “My lord bade ift for your journey ho Qiu in the future, please contact the Tu Shan clan”
Zhuan Xu accepted the gift “Please thank your hed “It’s a surprise to see you hit it off with Jing That’s great!”
The two men bid farewell and the shi+p slowly pulled away from the dock Gradually land beca by the dock
Ah Nian scrunched up her nose and hu Qiu seeht when soe, both Feng Long and Jing helped Gege” Ah Nian understood that in such a setting, if onefirst impression then it would be very difficult later to be accepted into the group
Zhuan Xu couldn’t see the dock anymore and then turned to look for Xiao Liu who had already found a place under the sun and away from the wind to rest Zhuan Xu pulled Ah Nian over to sit down and Ah Nian pulled the hat off Xiao Liu “You really are whatever no e basket sent by Jing and inside was all sorts of snacks and four jugs of wine Ah Nian laughed “This appears to be perfectly tailored for Xiao Liu that lazy cat”
Xiao Liu lazily propped herself up “Give me a duck neck”
Zhuan Xu put the plate of duck neck where Xiao Liu could reach it and she grabbed one andShui Town, exactly the way Lao Muof wine and tried it to discover it was her favorite pluh was
The trip ho during the day and playing dice and sunning under the sky In what felt like no time at all, they were back at Five Gods Mountain
Ru So took everyone to report to the Grand Emperor but Ah Nian went to see her mom Zhuan Xu and Xiao Liu went back to Hua Yin Court
It was already quite cool in the Middle Plains but here in Gao Xing it was still wary After Zhuan Xu and Xiao Liu washed up, they changed into cool Su a breeze Xiao Liu laid on the pallet and chatted with Zhuan Xu until she fell asleep
When she woke up, she heard voices talking She opened her eyes and saw her dad and Zhuan Xu, and then two other people as well She quickly sat up and saw that the two others were strangers One was a youngall black, very handsoht to have been rather seductive but on hi ht, his features delicate with a pair of green eyes that were filled with anger
Xiao Liu’s heart was thundering and she was too scared to say anything She nervously looked towards the Grand E, the white robed young man transformed into a white s and rushed towards Xiao Liu, viciously pecking her on the head She clutched her head and tried to run and ended up running into the Grand Emperor’s arms “Daddy, save me”
The Grand Eh”
Lie Yang stopped and flew to the shoulder of the man in black who looked at Xiao Liu with tears in his eyes Xiao Liu leaned on the Grand Emperor and asked “Are you Ah Bi?”
The inal fored fox Xiao Liu knew the demons who achieved human form were very reluctant to transforly transformed back to his true form so that Xiao Liu wouldn’t feel distant
Xiao Liu kneeled dorapped her aruys”
Ah Bi said “We’re the ones who didn’t take good care of you All that matters is that you’re back safe and sound” Ah Bi’s voice was fa sotimbre
Xiao Liu remembered that he was now a o
Ah Bi and Lie Yang both felt a twinge of deep sorrow – Xiao Yao was the extension of Ah Heng’s life, but she was still not her mother
Ah Bi said to Xiao Liu “The Grand Emperor told the Royal Mother about your situation You have aFlower in your body That is an object that was created through tens of thousands of years of power accumulated in the peach blossom forest of Jade Mountain It allows a person to forever be beautiful, but it can also be used for transformation”
Xiao Liu quickly asked “Can the Royal Mother re Flower for me?”
Ah Bi shook his head “She cannot remove it but she can help you find your true face”
Xiao Liu sucked in her breath for a moment and then turned and burst into tears in her dad’s shoulder After a few moments she wiped her tears away and turned to Ah Bi “Are we headed to Jade Mountain to see the Royal Mother then?”
“Yes”
Xiao Liu said to the Grand Eo io with you When you come back I will make an official procla has safely returned”
Xiao Liu nodded
Ah Bi said “I’ll take you and Lie Yang can take Zhuan Xu”
Lie Yang’s body grew larger and Zhuan Xu bowed respectfully “If you please” before vaulting on his back Ah Bi and Lie Yang rose to the sky at the sa at Jade Mountain, Xiao Liu was very nervous but she found it exactly as she left it She couldn’t help but smile and all her nervousness dissipated Jade Mountain was remote from the entire world and time appeared to be stopped there It was covered in miles and htly to create an enchanting view, but it was the same view day after day, year after year Even the temperature remained constant in the last thousands and tens of thousands of years
They walked through the peach blossom corridors quietly because the Royal Mother didn’t like noise There were fewa curtsy before departing, leaving only reverberating silence
Xiao Liu couldn’t help but want to create noise and said “Gege, do you see? If I could choose again, I would still choose to run away from here I would rather wander the world alone in conflict rather than living a peaceful life rese death”
Zhuan Xu said in a low voice “Don’t talk nonsense”
The Royal Mother was standing by the edge of the pool with the thousands of miles of peach blossoms behind her and a valley before her She turned and saw Zhuan Xu and Xiao Liu, and her face eathered and her eyes filled with desolation as if to cause the entire lance
Zhuan Xu and Xiao Liu walked up to her and Xiao Liu felt her heart ache and knelt down Zhuan Xu knelt doith her
The Royal Mother coldly said “You can get up”
Xiao Liu and Zhuan Xu bowed a few tirabbed Xiao Liu’s aro and said coolly “If you stay in Jade Mountain, I ain your lost powers My re life span is at most one to two hundred years If you want, you can be the next Royal Mother and control Jade Mountain”
Perhaps controlling Jade Mountain was the greatest dream of many people in the vast wilderness, but Xiao Liu knew exactly what being chained to this mountain was like She didn’t hesitate and said “I would rather re but not knohat next year will bring Not too exciting, not too boring”
The Royal Mother ed, as if nothing in the world or tirew her the tip of her finger and she used it to touch Xiao Liu’s forehead A bright red peach blossom birthmark appeared in the middle of her forehead
Xiao Liu asked “The Face Forical object from Jade Mountain, why can’t you take it out?”
The Royal Mother said coldly “There is much in this world I cannot do”
Xiao Liu asked “Who put this ical object in my body? Wasn’t it you?”
The Royal Mother replied “Who put it in you doesn’t matter You need only care that I can help you now Your body may be unique but your powers are weak now so in the future you will need this to keep your face fro Flower re in your body won’t have any harain my true form?”
The Royal Mother said “Take off your clothes and julanced at Zhuan Xu who bowed to the Royal Mother before retreating along with Lie Yang and Ah Bi into the dense forest
Xiao Liu took off her clothes and jumped into the pool naked as if to await a rebirth
The Royal Mother started chanting as her handsand thousands of peach blossoiant blanket that covered the entire pool