Yuqiongyin

Facing Xie Chenning's eager questioning, Monk Huikong did not answer directly, but clasped his hands together, and then said slowly: "In this life, the real and the fake are interdependent."

These eight short words are so profound and thought-provoking.

After a short pause, he continued, "The so-called coming back can be understood as returning to the past, or heading towards the future. However... there are many mysteries involved. Your Majesty still needs to continue to return to that dream to find the real answer."

Xie Chenning was silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "That dream is my memory? Which dream?"

Monk Huikong stroked his beard and said meaningfully: "The secret of heaven cannot be revealed. This is the tip I can give you. It's time for me to leave."

After saying this, Monk Huikong looked at Xie Chenning deeply again, then turned around and left slowly, leaving Xie Chenning alone standing there, lost in thought.

Return to this world completely?

Why return?

So she belongs here?

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Xie Chenpin, who was guarding outside the door, was bored when he suddenly heard a slight noise coming from inside the house.

His heart tightened, and he hurriedly took a few steps forward and stretched out his hand to open the door for the master.

After the door opened, the master walked out with a relaxed look.

Seeing this, Xie Chenpin was eager to stop the master and ask what was going on, but he was afraid of being rude and impolite.

Just as he was hesitating, Master Huikong spoke first: "Amitabha, donor, I have already conveyed your message to Her Majesty. As for what happens next, it all depends on Her Majesty's own fate and choice."

After hearing this, Xie Chenpin knew that it would be useless to try to stop him.

So he slowly put down his raised hand, looked at the master's figure getting farther and farther away, bowed deeply respectfully, and said loudly with gratitude.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master! The Xie family will always remember this kindness in our hearts, and will definitely repay you if we have the chance in the future!"

*

The temple was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, and the midday sun shone through the gaps between the leaves, creating patches of mottled light and shadows.

After resting for a while, Xie Chenning followed Nanny Lu's footsteps, walked through a quiet path, and came to the backyard of the temple.

She had mixed feelings, as this was the first time she saw her family in this world.

There is a huge ginkgo tree in the backyard of the temple. Its golden leaves fall like butterflies, covering the ground with brilliance.

The breeze blows gently and the leaves rustle, as if telling the story of the years.

Xie Chenning couldn't help but slow down her pace. She raised her head slightly, and the sunlight shone on her face, warm and soft.

As soon as I stepped into the backyard, I saw a young man sitting under a tree. He was wearing a white robe, had a handsome face and extraordinary temperament.

When he saw Xie Chenning coming, the man's eyes were filled with joy, a joy that could not be concealed.

Xie Chenning's heartbeat quickened involuntarily. She stared at the man in a daze, and a familiar feeling came over her.

"You...Chen Pin?" Somehow, the name came out of his mouth.

The man stood up and slowly walked towards Xie Chenning.

"Sister, yes, I am Chen Pin! Pin'er!" The man's voice trembled a little.

Xie Chenning looked at the man's face carefully. He looked about three or four points like himself, with that familiar outline and that familiar look, as if they had known each other for a long time.

For a moment, memories flooded into my heart like a tide, and all the little details of the past emerged in my mind.

Before Xie Chenning could react, the excited Xie Chenpin suddenly hugged her. He hugged Xie Chenning tightly, as if she would disappear if he let go.

His arms were trembling slightly, and the strength conveyed the longing and concern over the years.

Xie Chenning felt the warmth of her brother's embrace, and the familiar breath gradually calmed her heart.

She patted Xie Chenpin's back gently, just like when she comforted him when he was wronged when they were children.

After a long time, Xie Chenpin slowly let go of his hand, but his eyes never left Xie Chenning's face.

His eyes were full of joy and a hint of disbelief.

"Sister, my father and I have been waiting for you to come back all these years. I thought I would never see you again."

Xie Chenning listened to his choking voice, raised his hand and gently stroked the top of Xie Chenpin's head, as if he had done this many times before.

"Pin'er, how have you been these years?" Xie Chenning asked softly.

Xie Chenpin nodded slightly, and Xie Chenning listened quietly to Xie Chenpin talking about his thoughts and experiences over the years.

Xie Chenning looked at his brother with tenderness in his eyes.

She noticed a few wrinkles on Xie Chenpin's robe, so she reached out and gently smoothed them out, her movements natural.

Xie Chenpin was still complaining incessantly, but when he noticed his sister's actions, at that moment, Xie Chenpin's face was filled with a happy and bright smile.

Nanny Lu, who was standing nearby, saw this heartwarming scene, turned around silently, and quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve.

Nanny Lu beside her also silently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Sister, it's great to have you back."

Xie Chenning smiled and asked softly, "Do you and your father know about this?"

Xie Chenpin nodded, his expression a little heavy, and slowly said: "After my sister accidentally fell into the water, her personality changed drastically. I was scared at the time, so I quickly wrote a letter and sent it to my father, who looked for a famous master to come and check what happened."

At this point, Xie Chenpin's tone revealed a trace of deep guilt, "If I hadn't been there at that time, maybe this accident wouldn't have happened at all..."

"It was just an accident, not your fault. I'm back now, am I not?"

Xie Chenning noticed his expression. She gently took Xie Chenpin's hand, led him to a chair and poured him a cup of steaming hot tea.

Xie Chenpin took a sip from the teacup, then raised his head, looked at Xie Chenning anxiously, and asked, "Well! Sister, I'm glad you're back. But what did the master say just now? What did he mean by saying that everything will depend on you?"

Xie Chenning didn't want them to worry too much about him, so he lowered his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, and replied softly: "Master, what you are talking about is nothing more than the path we are on now."

Hearing his sister's simple answer, Xie Chenpin frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Is that all? But now our Xie family is more powerful than before. Even if my sister wants to sit on the throne, it will be easy."

Xie Chenning was amused by Xie Chenpin's words. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, and she responded: "That's true."

However, behind this seemingly relaxed response, Xie Chenning's heart was already filled with thoughts...