Balala the Magic Fairy

Wen Shichu, Meng Yi and Yunli, at the invitation of Yinzhen, went to a brothel for a banquet.

The lights in the building are bright, the sounds of stringed instruments are endless, and the delicious wine and food are intoxicating.

The three of them sat around the table, drinking and chatting happily.

Meng Yi saw Yunli and Wen Shichu at the banquet, and they were closer to each other than himself, which made him feel indignant.

He was originally a rough person, not used to delicate emotions. Seeing the two people talking and laughing freely, he felt that he was being ignored and was unhappy.

After three rounds of drinking, Meng Yi left the table on the pretext of something and secretly spied on Yun Li.

Yunli had a poor alcohol tolerance and soon became tipsy.

Seeing this, Meng Yi came up with a plan. He took advantage of Yun Li's drunkenness and brought him into the room.

The candlelight in the room flickered. Meng Yi looked at Yun Li's sleeping face, with complicated thoughts in his mind.

He was not a lustful person, but he could not get rid of the injustice in his heart, so he had sex with her.

The next day, Yunli woke up and was shocked to find himself in a strange place with his clothes in disarray.

He was surprised in his heart, but his expression did not change. He straightened his clothes and walked out of the room.

Meng Yi was waiting outside, and seeing that Yun Li looked normal, he felt relieved.

Yunli did not get angry, and returned to the Grand View Garden with Meng Yi and Wen Shichu as usual.

After returning to the garden, Yunli stayed indoors and meditated alone.

He knew that if this matter became public, it would cause a huge uproar, which would not only damage his own reputation, but would also implicate Meng Yi and Wen Shichu.

So I decided to bury this matter deep in my heart and never mention it again.

A few days later, Yunli met Wen Shichu in the garden. The two sat opposite each other in the pavilion in the middle of the lake, drinking tea and discussing philosophy.

Wen Shichu saw that Yunli looked strange, so he asked softly, "Brother Yunli, have you been worried recently?"

Yunli smiled slightly and said, "Brother Shichu, you are worrying too much. Yunli is fine."

Although Wen Shichu had some doubts in his heart, he stopped asking questions when he saw that Yunli was unwilling to say more.

The two chatted and laughed until the sun set, then they dispersed.

Meng Yi watched from a distance and saw that Yunli and Wen Shichu were still as close as brothers, and he felt very angry.

Zhen Huan has been feeling unwell and low in spirits recently. She has always been in good health and rarely feels sick, so this illness took her by surprise.

"Your Majesty seems to be unwell these days. Do you need to ask Doctor Wen to come and take a look?" Liu Zhu asked with concern, her brows slightly furrowed and her eyes full of worry.

Zhen Huan stroked her forehead gently and nodded slightly: "Well, let's ask Doctor Wen to come over."

Not long after, Wen Shichu hurried over. He was wearing a green shirt, holding a medicine box, and his expression was somewhat solemn.

"Empress Xi, I heard that you have been feeling unwell recently, so Shichu came here specially to treat you." Wen Shichu's voice was gentle and respectful.

Zhen Huan nodded slightly, motioning him to come closer. Wen Shichu then took out the silk thread and began to feel Zhen Huan's pulse. His fingers lightly touched Zhen Huan's pulse, and his brows slightly wrinkled, as if he was thinking.

After a while, Wen Shichu withdrew his hand and said softly, "Your Majesty's pulse is stable and there is nothing serious. It's just that the spring has been cold recently, and Your Majesty may have caught a cold. Shichu will prescribe a few doses of medicine for you. After taking it, Your Majesty will definitely recover."

Zhen Huan felt relieved after hearing this. She knew that Wen Shichu was an excellent doctor, so his words were trustworthy.

"Thank you, Doctor Wen." Zhen Huan's voice was soft, with a hint of gratitude.

Wen Shichu smiled slightly, took out paper and pen from the medicine box, and began to write the prescription.

After writing the prescription, Wen Shichu gave some detailed instructions before saying goodbye and leaving.

After taking the medicine, Zhen Huan felt much more relaxed within a few days and her spirit also returned to its former vitality.

He stood in front of the window, looking at the spring scenery in the garden, and was deeply impressed by Wen Shichu's medical skills.

"Empress, you look much better these days." Liu Zhu said softly with a relieved smile on her face.

Zhen Huan nodded, her eyes moved around the garden, and suddenly fell on Yan Lili.

Yan Lili was walking alone in the garden, her figure looked particularly beautiful among the shadows of the flowers.

"Miss Yan seems to be walking around the garden frequently these days." Zhen Huan said softly, with a hint of amusement in her voice.

Liu Zhu followed Zhen Huan's gaze and said softly, "Miss Yan has achieved great success in cultivating immortals. She often practices in the garden to calm her mind."

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, her eyes wandering between Yan Lili and Wen Shichu, and suddenly an idea came to her mind.

"Doctor Wen has not married yet, and Miss Yan is both talented and beautiful." There was a hint of suggestion in Zhen Huan's voice.

When Liu Zhu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she soon understood Zhen Huan's intention.

"Your Majesty wants to..." Liu Zhu was interrupted by Zhen Huan before she could finish her words.

"It's just a casual thought. If the two of them can become a couple, it would be a beautiful thing." Zhen Huan's voice was soft, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Liu Zhu nodded, knowing what Zhen Huan was thinking, and said no more.

A few days later, Zhen Huan met Wen Shichu in the garden and mentioned Yan Lili in a low voice.

"Doctor Wen, have you ever noticed Miss Yan in the garden?" Zhen Huan's voice was soft, with a hint of inquiry.

Wen Shichu was slightly startled, his eyes swept across Zhen Huan's face, and then he slowly said: "Noble Concubine Xi, Shichu has naturally noticed it. Miss Yan has achieved success in cultivating immortals, and Shichu also admires her."

Zhen Huan heard this and a smile flashed in her eyes: "Doctor Wen, you are a great doctor, and Miss Yan is both talented and beautiful. If you two can become a perfect couple, wouldn't it be a wonderful thing?"

Wen Shichu's face changed slightly. He had never thought that Zhen Huan would mention this. He said softly, "Noble Concubine Xi, Shichu is devoted to cultivating immortality and has not yet thought of marrying a wife."

Zhen Huan nodded, knowing that Wen was just a beginner, and said no more.

"Doctor Wen, I was just mentioning it casually. You don't have to take it to heart." There was a hint of relief in Zhen Huan's voice.

Wen Shichu nodded slightly, glanced at Zhen Huan's face lightly, then slowly turned around and walked out of the courtyard.

Zhen Huan stood there, looking at Wen Shichu's back, thinking secretly in her heart.

The next day, Zhen Huan sat quietly in the courtyard, stroking a jade pendant in her hand, but her mind drifted to another corner of the garden.

"Your Majesty, Empress Shen is here." Liu Zhu reported softly, breaking Zhen Huan's thoughts.

Zhen Huan looked up and saw Shen Meizhuang wearing a light green long dress, walking lightly and with a gentle temperament, like a pure lotus in the spring breeze.

"Sister Mei, you've come just in time." Zhen Huan's voice was gentle, and her eyes swept across Shen Meizhuang's face lightly, then she slowly said, "I have something I want to discuss with you recently."

Shen Meizhuang sat down on the stone bench and said softly, "Sister, if you have anything to say, please feel free to tell me."

Zhen Huan hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Do you know that Doctor Wen has not married yet?"

Shen Meizhuang's expression changed slightly, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, but she quickly returned to calm.

"Doctor Wen has superb medical skills and outstanding character, so he is naturally the object of admiration of many women." Shen Meizhuang's voice was calm, but her fingers tightened unconsciously, revealing the fluctuations in her heart.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan understood and said softly, "I think Miss Yan is both talented and beautiful, and she and Doctor Wen are a perfect match. What do you think, Sister Mei?"

Shen Meizhuang's expression changed slightly again, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart.

She deeply loves Wen Shichu, and has kept this feeling hidden for a long time. Now that she hears that Zhen Huan wants to match Wen Shichu with someone else, she naturally feels uncomfortable.

"Sister, is this matter too hasty?" Shen Meizhuang's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were fixed on Zhen Huan.

Zhen Huan sighed softly, knowing what Shen Meizhuang was thinking, but she also had her own considerations.

"Sister Mei, you and I grew up together and are as close as sisters. I naturally hope you can be happy. But regarding the matter between Wen Shichu and Yan Lili, I am just thinking about it casually and have not come to a conclusion." There was a hint of relief in Zhen Huan's voice.

Shen Meizhuang nodded slightly. Although she felt a little disappointed, she knew Zhen Huan's character and said no more.

The two of them sat facing each other in the courtyard in silence, only the breeze blew gently, carrying the scent of flowers and morning dew.

A few days later, Wen Shichu came to the Grand View Garden again to see Zhen Huan again. His face was calm and his behavior was calm, just like usual.

"Noble Concubine Xi, your health has recovered, and Shichu is relieved." Wen Shichu's voice was gentle, his eyes swept lightly across Zhen Huan's face, then he slowly turned around and prepared to leave.

Seeing this, Zhen Huan said softly, "Doctor Wen, please stay."

Wen Shichu turned around, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes: "What does Concubine Xi want to do?"

Zhen Huan hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Doctor Wen, you have not married yet, do you have someone you like?"

Wen Shichu was startled, as he had never thought that Zhen Huan would ask about this. His eyes lingered on Zhen Huan's face for a moment, and then he slowly spoke: "Noble Concubine Xi, Shichu is devoted to cultivating immortality and has not yet thought of marrying a wife."

Zhen Huan nodded, knowing that Wen was just a beginner, and said no more.

"Doctor Wen, if you have any difficulties, you can come to me at any time." There was a hint of concern in Zhen Huan's voice.

Wen Shichu nodded slightly, glanced at Zhen Huan's face lightly, then slowly turned around and walked out of the courtyard.

Zhen Huan stood there, looking at Wen Shichu's back, thinking secretly in her heart. She knew what Wen Shichu was thinking, but she couldn't ignore Shen Meizhuang's feelings. So she decided to put the matter aside for the time being and make plans when she found the right opportunity in the future.

Shen Meizhuang strolled in the garden, but she felt a lot of knots in her heart. She knew that Wen Shi was just a human being, and she also understood his desire to cultivate immortality. But in her heart, she still couldn't let go of that emotion.

"Sister Mei, you seem to be worried these days." Zhen Huan's voice sounded behind her, with a hint of concern.

Shen Meizhuang turned around and saw Zhen Huan standing behind her with a gentle and questioning look in her eyes.

"Sister, I just feel a little emotional." Shen Meizhuang's voice was soft, with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Zhen Huan sighed softly, knowing what Shen Meizhuang was thinking, and said softly: "Sister Mei, you and I have a deep sisterly love. If you have any worries, you may as well talk to me."

Shen Meizhuang nodded. Although she felt a little conflicted, she also knew that Zhen Huan really cared about her.

"Sister, I just... just to Doctor Wen..." Shen Meizhuang was interrupted by Zhen Huan before she could finish her words.

"Sister Mei, if you really like Wen Shichu, you might as well pursue him boldly. People who practice Taoism are not truly immortals, and they are supposed to have worldly thoughts." There was a hint of encouragement in Zhen Huan's voice.

Shen Meizhuang's eyes flashed with determination, knowing that Zhen Huan's words made sense. She took a deep breath and nodded.

"Sister, I understand." There was a hint of determination in Shen Meizhuang's voice.

Zhen Huan smiled slightly, knowing that Shen Meizhuang had made her decision, and said no more.

The two strolled in the garden, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of spring.

That night, the moonlight was hazy. Shen Meizhuang held a banquet in the courtyard and invited Wen Shichu to drink with her.

The courtyard is brightly lit and filled with the fragrance of flowers, creating a warm and peaceful scene.

Wen Shichu arrived as invited, wearing a blue shirt and looking a little solemn.

"Empress Hui, do you have any advice for me tonight?" Wen Shichu's voice was gentle and respectful.

Shen Meizhuang sat down on the stone bench and said softly, "Doctor Wen, there is nothing to do tonight, but Meizhuang wants to drink a few cups with the doctor to relieve the worries of recent days."

Wen Shichu nodded slightly, glanced at Shen Meizhuang's face, and then slowly said: "If Concubine Hui has an order, Shichu will obey it."

The two sat opposite each other in the courtyard, and Shen Meizhuang personally poured wine for Wen Shichu.

His fingers lightly touched the wine glass, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

After three rounds of drinking, Shen Meizhuang's face flushed slightly. She glanced at Wen Shichu's face and then slowly said, "Doctor Wen, do you know that Meizhuang has always had you in her heart?"

Wen Shichu was startled, his eyes stayed on Shen Meizhuang's face for a moment, then he slowly said: "Noble Concubine Hui, Shichu is devoted to cultivating immortality and has not yet thought of marrying a wife."

Shen Meizhuang's expression changed slightly, and a hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Doctor Wen, you and I are both cultivators of immortality, but those who cultivate immortality have not escaped from the worldly world. Why..." Shen Meizhuang's voice was soft, her fingers lightly touching the wine glass, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Wen Shichu was silent for a moment, his eyes swept across Shen Meizhuang's face, and then he slowly said: "Empress Hui, Shichu understands what you mean, but Shichu's heart is on the right path."

Shen Meizhuang's expression changed slightly again, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She knew that Wen Shichu was a human being, and she also understood his heart of cultivating immortals. But in her heart, she still couldn't let go of that emotion.

"Doctor Wen, you and I will drink together tonight. We will not talk about cultivating immortals, but only about love and romance." There was a hint of determination in Shen Meizhuang's voice. Her fingers gently touched the wine glass, and a hint of firmness flashed in her eyes.

Wen Shichu nodded slightly, knowing what Shen Meizhuang was thinking, and said no more.

The two of them sat opposite each other in the courtyard until the moon reached its zenith, and then they dispersed.

Prince Dun and his wife arrived at the Grand View Garden, and Yinzhen personally welcomed them outside the garden gate. Zhen Huan accompanied them, wearing a light purple embroidered robe and a jade hairpin on her head, with a graceful demeanor, showing the style of a mistress.

The prince was dressed in a dragon robe, looking very majestic, while his wife was adorned with jewels, looking elegant and luxurious.

When the two saw Yinzhen, they all smiled and bowed. Yinzhen also returned the greeting and said, "Prince and Lady, your visit to my humble home is truly an honor to me."

Prince Dun smiled and said, "Your Highness is too polite. I have heard for a long time that the Grand View Garden has a great view, so I came here today to take a look. I hope Your Highness and Princess will not blame us for being so abrupt."

Zhen Huan smiled slightly and said, "Prince and Lady, you are too polite. The scenery in the garden is waiting for guests to appreciate. Please."

The group slowly walked into the garden, and saw the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, and lush flowers and trees. It was truly a paradise on earth. Prince Dun and his wife were amazed and praised it again and again.

When they reached the Dicui Pavilion, Zhen Huan ordered people to serve fragrant tea, and everyone drank tea, admired the scenery, and talked and laughed happily. Prince Dun said: "Your Highness's mansion is really a different world, making people linger."

Yinzhen smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are overpraising me. Although this garden is wonderful, it needs elegant guests like you and your wife to show its beauty."

Mrs. Dun's eyes wandered and fell on Zhen Huan, and she said with a smile: "The princess is not only beautiful, but also talented. Your Majesty is so lucky."

Zhen Huan said modestly: "My wife is too kind to praise me. I am a humble woman, how can I deserve such praise?"

After tea, Zhen Huan suggested touring the garden, and everyone readily agreed.

Then, the group went to visit Yihong Courtyard, Xiaoxiang Pavilion and other places. Each place had different scenery, which was dazzling.

When Prince Dun saw the exotic flowers and plants in the garden, he could not help but admire them and said, "The flowers in this garden are all extraordinary. I wonder if the princess has any favorite ones?"

Zhen Huan smiled slightly and said, "The flowers in the garden are all gifts from nature, and I love them all. If I were to say which one I prefer, it would be the white crabapple, which is pure and elegant, and has a fairy-like aura."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Dun also smiled and said, "What the princess loves is indeed different from others. Common people like us only know about gold, silver and jewelry, so how can we understand such elegant things?"

After the tour, Prince Dun and his wife said goodbye, and Yinzhen and Zhen Huan personally saw them off to the garden gate. Prince Dun said, "Today's tour was a real pleasure. If I have time in the future, I will definitely come and bother you again."

Yinzhen said, "It would be a blessing for Grand View Garden if the prince and his wife could come here more often."

Prince Dun and his wife got into the sedan chair and left. Yinzhen and Zhen Huan smiled at each other and turned back to the mansion.

The moonlight was hazy, Yinzhen and Zhen Huan sat opposite each other in the study, the flickering candlelight illuminated their faces.

Yinzhen was wearing a blue shirt, with a thoughtful look on his face, while Zhen Huan was gently stroking a jade pendant with a distant look in her eyes.

"Noble Concubine Xi, the past is like smoke. You and I now have some peace and quiet in the Grand View Garden." Yinzhen's voice was low and carried a hint of emotion.

Zhen Huan nodded gently, looking through the window lattice at the stars in the night sky, and said softly: "My lord, the prosperity of the past is like a dream. Now that I think about it, the tranquility of this garden is more to my liking."

Yinzhen smiled slightly and said, "Imperial Concubine Xi, you and I have experienced many hardships and have held great power. Now that we can enjoy such a leisurely life, it can be considered as God's reward for hard work."

Zhen Huan turned her head and looked at Yinzhen with gentle eyes, saying: "My lord, although you and I were once powerful, it is ultimately fleeting. Now, I just want to cultivate immortality with you and pursue the way to immortality."

Yinzhen heard this, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He held Zhen Huan's hand and said, "Noble Concubine Xi, you and I are of the same mind. We can definitely walk hand in hand on this path of cultivating immortals."

Although the conversation between the two was brief, it was full of deep affection. In this Grand View Garden, they put aside their past glory and were only willing to be an ordinary couple cultivating immortals.

It was late at night, Yinzhen and Zhen Huan were practicing separately, their mental methods were running, and their true energy was flowing in their bodies. Gradually, their figures became hazy in the moonlight, as if they had merged with the flowers, plants and trees in the garden.