Balala the Magic Fairy

The night was deep and the Grand View Garden was silent except for the occasional chirping of insects and the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

Zhen Huan sat alone in front of the window, holding a string of Buddhist beads in her delicate hands, her brows slightly furrowed, a hint of worry in her eyes.

In recent days, her dreams have been frequently disturbed by a familiar yet strange figure, which is the ghost of her husband's ex-wife, Ulanara.

Zhen Huan sighed softly, knowing that her mood had been affected, but she never revealed it to anyone else.

In this world of cultivating immortals, the inner demon has always been the biggest obstacle for practitioners, and she is absolutely unwilling to let this become her weakness.

"Your Majesty, it's late, you should rest." Liu Zhu reminded softly, holding a dim lamp in her hand, reflecting Zhen Huan's slightly pale face.

Zhen Huan nodded, but did not stand up immediately. Her eyes looked through the window into the endless night, as if she was looking for something.

"Liu Zhu, have you ever heard of souls?" Zhen Huan's voice trembled slightly, but she tried her best to make her tone sound calm.

Liu Zhu was slightly startled, and then responded softly: "My Lady, there are many mysteries in the world that are difficult to solve. However, those who practice Taoism should keep their hearts calm and not be disturbed by external affairs."

Zhen Huan was silent for a moment, knowing that Liu Zhu was right. She took a deep breath and tried to suppress the fear in her heart.

"You are absolutely right, Liu Zhu." Zhen Huan slowly stood up and moved towards the bed. "I should focus on my cultivation and not let this unreasonable fear disturb my mind."

Liu Zhu nodded, put the lamp aside, and quietly retreated.

Zhen Huan lay on the couch, but could not fall asleep. The figure kept appearing in her mind, especially the eyes full of resentment.

"Yixiu, why don't you still let me go?" Zhen Huan murmured in her heart, with a hint of pleading in her voice.

However, the only responses she received were the whistling of the night wind and the rustling of leaves outside the window.

The next morning, Zhen Huan got up early to practice as usual, hoping to purify her mind and soul through practice.

She sat cross-legged in a quiet place in the garden and began to breathe in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

As her practice became more advanced, Zhen Huan felt a cool air flowing through her body, and her state of mind gradually became peaceful.

However, whenever she relaxed a little, that figure would reappear in her mind.

"My queen, you seem a little absent-minded in your practice today." Liu Zhu observed from the side and said softly.

Zhen Huan opened her eyes and nodded in response, "Liu Zhu, you are right. There seems to be a cloud of haze in my heart that is difficult to dispel."

Liu Zhu thought for a moment, and then said, "My Lady, perhaps you can try some different methods of cultivation, such as meditation mantras or visualization techniques, to help you purify your mind and soul."

Zhen Huan's eyes lit up, knowing that Liu Zhu's suggestion was worth a try. She decided to try these methods during her training tonight.

Night fell again, Zhen Huan lit a stick of incense in the house and began to try the meditation mantra.

Her voice echoed in the house, carrying a mysterious and peaceful power.

As the spell was chanted, Zhen Huan felt the fear and uneasiness in her heart gradually dissipate.

Her heart and soul gradually calmed down, and the figure no longer appeared.

"It seems that this meditation mantra really has miraculous effects." Zhen Huan whispered to herself with a faint smile on her face.

However, just as she was about to end her practice, a cold wind blew and the lights in the house suddenly went out.

Zhen Huan's heart tightened, and she felt a chill running from the soles of her feet to her forehead.

"Yixiu, but you?" Zhen Huan's voice was trembling. She widened her eyes in the darkness, trying to see the situation around her clearly.

But it was pitch black all around, with only the moonlight outside shining through the window, casting a faint glow.

"My Lady, what's wrong with you?" Liu Zhu heard the noise and rushed in, lighting the lamp. Then he replied, "My Lady, a cultivator should take the heart as the foundation, and everything in the outside world is an illusion. As long as you are determined, no illusion can disturb you."

Zhen Huan took a deep breath, knowing that Liu Zhu was right. She decided not to think about those unnecessary fears anymore, but to focus on her own cultivation.

"Thank you, Liuzhu." Zhen Huan said softly, with a hint of firmness in her voice.

Liu Zhu nodded, put the lamp aside, and quietly retreated.

Shen Meizhuang walked lightly and gracefully through the winding paths of the Grand View Garden and arrived at Zhen Huan's residence.

She heard that Zhen Huan had been restless during her recent practice, so she came to visit her, bringing a box of carefully prepared calming incense.

"Sister, I heard that you were distracted during your practice recently, so I came to visit you." Shen Meizhuang's voice was soft and full of concern.

Zhen Huan raised her head and saw Mei Zhuang, with a relieved smile on her face: "Sister, you are here. I did have some troubles in my practice recently, but it's nothing serious."

Shen Meizhuang gently placed the tranquilizing incense in her hand on the table and said slowly, "Sister, for a cultivator, the mind and soul are the most important. This tranquilizing incense was made by me, and perhaps it can help you a little."

Zhen Huan felt a warm current in her heart when she heard this. She knew Mei Zhuang's intention and stopped refusing: "Thank you, sister. I will definitely give it a try."

The two sat down in the courtyard. Shen Meizhuang's eyes swept gently over the flowers and trees in the courtyard, and then turned to Zhen Huan: "Sister, on the way to becoming an immortal, it is difficult to get rid of the inner demons. If you have something on your mind, you might as well talk to me, maybe you can find relief."

Zhen Huan sighed softly, and knowing Mei Zhuang's concern, she briefly described her troubles.

After Shen Meizhuang finished listening, she frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "Sister, the troubles of the inner demons often come from the obsession in your heart. If you can let go of the obsession in your heart, perhaps you can see the truth."

Zhen Huan nodded, knowing the deep meaning behind Mei Zhuang's words. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her mind.

Seeing this, Shen Meizhuang stopped talking, knowing that Zhen Huan needed time to sort out her thoughts. She stood up and said softly, "Sister, take a rest first. I'll go see Liu Zhu."

Zhen Huan nodded slightly, closed her eyes, and began to try to let go of the obsession in her heart and calm her mind and soul.

Shen Meizhuang walked out of the courtyard, found Liu Zhu, and asked softly about Zhen Huan's recent situation.

Liu Zhu informed Zhen Huan about her recent training and restless state of mind.

After hearing this, Shen Meizhuang frowned, knowing that Zhen Huan's inner demon was very serious and required a special method to resolve.

She pondered for a moment and said to Liu Zhu, "Liu Zhu, go prepare some heart-clearing herbs. I will cast a heart-clearing spell for my sister tonight."

Liu Zhu heard this and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. Knowing that Shen Meizhuang had profound attainments in immortal arts, she bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, Madam Shen."

As night fell, the Grand View Garden was quiet. Shen Meizhuang lit some tranquilizing incense in Zhen Huan's room, and then set up a magic circle in the center of the room.

Zhen Huan sat in the center of the magic circle, while Shen Meizhuang stood outside the circle and began to chant the Heart Purification Mantra.

As the spell progressed, the atmosphere in the room became increasingly peaceful and tranquil.

Zhen Huan felt a cool breath flowing through her body, and her heart and soul gradually calmed down.

The figure that had troubled her no longer appeared.

Shen Meizhuang heaved a sigh of relief when she saw this. Knowing that the Heart Purification Mantra had taken effect, she stopped reciting it and said softly to Zhen Huan, "Sister, when you practice in the future, you can try to turn your obsession into motivation for practice, and maybe you can make a breakthrough."

Zhen Huan opened her eyes with a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "Thank you, sister. I will definitely remember it in my heart."

Shen Meizhuang smiled slightly, knowing that Zhen Huan already understood the reason, and said no more.

She packed up the magic circle and said goodbye softly: "Sister, it's late, you should go to bed early. I will come to see you tomorrow."

Zhen Huan nodded, stood up and personally escorted Shen Meizhuang to the courtyard gate.

The two bid farewell to each other reluctantly under the moonlight.

Shen Meizhuang's figure gradually disappeared into the night. Zhen Huan stood in the courtyard, her heart full of gratitude.

Yinzhen strolled in the garden and heard Shen Meizhuang relieve Zhen Huan's worries, which made him feel relieved. His concubine was not only beautiful, but also smart and clever, which made him love her even more.

On this day, Yinzhen specially came to Shen Meizhuang's residence and saw her sitting in front of the window, embroidering a lotus picture in her hands, with a focused and peaceful expression.

Yinzhen walked lightly into the room, but Meizhuang was unaware and was still immersed in her own world.

"Noble Concubine Hui, I am very happy that you have relieved Noble Concubine Xi's worries recently." Yinzhen's voice was gentle with a hint of approval.

Shen Meizhuang raised her head when she heard the voice and saw that it was Yinzhen. She gently put down the embroidery, stood up and performed a dignified salute.

"I am only trying my best to help you. Sister Huan has a noble character and can resolve any minor problems she has."

Yinzhen smiled slightly, walked to Shen Meizhuang's side, and his eyes fell on her unfinished embroidery.

"This lotus embroidery is vivid, just like you, elegant and refined."

Shen Meizhuang blushed and said softly, "Your Excellency is too kind. I am just doing some womanly things."

Yinzhen held her hand gently, his tone full of doting.

"Mei Zhuang, I admire your virtue and talent. It is my blessing to have a woman like you in the Grand View Garden."

Shen Meizhuang felt the warmth of Yinzhen's palm, and a warm current surged in her heart. She whispered, "It is my honor to receive such love from you, sir."

The two stood facing each other in the room. The breeze outside the window blew gently, carrying the faint fragrance of flowers, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Yinzhen stayed at Shen Meizhuang's residence for a long time. The two talked about poetry and songs, enjoying this rare quiet time.

It was not until the sun set that Yinzhen left reluctantly.

Shen Meizhuang stood at the door, watching Yinzhen's back disappear on the path in the garden, her heart full of gratitude.

She knew that Yinzhen's favor was her support in the Grand View Garden and also a great help in her journey to become an immortal.

As night fell, the Grand View Garden returned to peace again.

Shen Meizhuang sat alone under the lamp, gently stroking a jade pendant given to her by Yinzhen. She secretly made up her mind to live up to the adults' high expectations and practice diligently, so that one day she could reach a higher level of cultivation.

The moonlight was dim, the night wind was blowing gently, and the Grand View Garden was silent. Yinzhen sat alone in the study, playing with a warm jade pendant in his hand, which was the favorite of the late Concubine Qi. There was a trace of imperceptible melancholy hidden between his brows, but his heart was full of ups and downs.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew, and the lights in the study flickered. Yinzhen had an ominous premonition. He looked out the window and saw a vague figure looming in the moonlight. The figure gradually became clearer, and it turned out to be the late Concubine Qi.

"Sir, I have a grievance that has not been redressed. I hope you can look into it." The voice of Concubine Qi came faintly, with a hint of resentment.

Yinzhen was shocked and asked in a deep voice, "Lady Qi, what grievances have you suffered that you told me in your dream?"

The figure of Concubine Qi looked even paler in the moonlight, and there was a hint of determination in her eyes: "My lord, I want to report Concubine Xi for having an affair. If this matter is spread, it will tarnish the reputation of the royal family."

Yinzhen's face darkened, and there was a hint of anger in his voice: "Lady Qi, you were suspicious and jealous when you were alive. Now that you are gone, why do you have to spread such rumors again?"

Concubine Qi's figure trembled slightly, and her voice was filled with sorrow: "My lord, I may have had many doubts when I was alive, but this is absolutely true. If you don't believe it, you can check Liu Zhu who is beside Concubine Xi. She knows everything."

Yinzhen frowned, his heart full of doubts. He knew that Concubine Xi was a dignified and virtuous person, so how could she do such a shameful thing? But he also knew that Concubine Qi was a person who never did anything without a purpose.