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The fox paused, looking into Xing Ruyi's eyes and replied, "Yes, it has been sent to the palace. Li Mao has been hovering around Luoyang City for several days and has sneaked into the palace a few times, but he hasn't found any traces. He wrote to ask me, so I told him to come back."
"Then let him return. The palace is so vast; even if some hair is hidden there, with so many people around and no clues, it will be difficult to find. Fortunately, we already know where that hair went and that it is related to Moxuyou and the palace."
"I am already investigating Moxuyou," the fox said, gently stroking Xing Ruyi's hair. "In the past, I didn't pay much attention to things, which inevitably gave others opportunities. From now on, I, Yin Chensi, vow in the name of the Azure Wind Nine-Tailed Fox Clan that I will protect you."
"A good fox suddenly becoming so serious makes me a bit uncomfortable," Xing Ruyi said, trying to lighten the mood. However, seeing the fox's earnest eyes made her serious as well.
"Fox, I trust you, but please trust me too. Right now, I still have some ability to protect myself. If anything happens, I can hold out until you and Yin Yuan arrive. Don't worry; I haven't married you yet, haven't visited your fox parents in Qingqiu, and haven't given birth to a pair of handsome foxes for you. I won't let anything happen to myself."
"After Yun Zhu's matter is resolved, you don't need to worry about Xing's business anymore."
"Oh?"
Xing Ruyi stared with wide eyes, not understanding how this topic suddenly shifted to Yun Zhu.
Given how concerned and tense they had just been, shouldn't they have been moved by each other’s feelings and ended up embracing and crying together while expressing their innermost thoughts? How did it suddenly turn to an outsider like Yun Zhu?
Xing Ruyi shot an annoyed glance at the fox but found that the fox was still staring at her intently, as if refusing to look away until she acknowledged his assurance.
Thus, under the pressure of the fox's gaze, Xing Ruyi slowly raised her right hand. "Fine! I promise you that once Yun Zhu's matter is settled, I will wait patiently for marriage. At that time, no matter who comes along, they will all be sent over to A Niu’s side. If it gets really troublesome, we can ask Lord Pixiu for help. With Deer Lady around, he probably won't refuse."
The fox nodded in satisfaction. Meanwhile, far outside with Deer Lady shopping for wedding gifts was Old Beggar and the ancient divine beast Pixiu, who suddenly sneezed loudly.
Deer Lady shot him a disdainful glance and said, "Can you stay a little further away from me?"
Pixiu chuckled awkwardly and moved closer to Deer Lady. "Deer, look at me; I'm about to get sick. Can't you be a little nicer to me?"
Deer Lady glanced at Pixiu and replied, "Do you even care if I'm nice to you?"
"Rare, rare, no matter what you do to me, I still find it rare."
"Here!" The Deer Lady pointed at the things under her feet. "Take all of these with you. If anything gets damaged or if you lose a piece or two, just be aware and move them out from the Rouge Shop."
"Deer, why must you do this? We haven't seen each other for hundreds, even thousands of years. I know you miss me and I understand your grievances, but there's no need to keep driving me away like this. Can we try something fresh next time?"
Although Pixiu said this, he still complied with the Deer Lady and picked up all the items on the ground. Lord Pixiu thought this was just a task, and the Deer Lady who was instructing him to exert himself didn't think much of it either. However, those nearby who were setting up stalls or passing by couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for Pixiu, who was of considerable age yet still had to carry so many things. Some even looked at the Deer Lady with a hint of reproach.
Tsk tsk, able to afford so many items yet unwilling to hire a carriage for transport; this lady seemed not only domineering but also quite stingy.
Given the Deer Lady's temperament, she wouldn't care about these opinions. Lord Pixiu didn't mind either; he just happily watched the Deer Lady and couldn't help but ask one last question: "Did you get everything you wanted? Or should we buy more?"
"Why buy more?"
"Once the Fox Demon finishes with that fox, shouldn't we also proceed with our own engagement? Look at my age; I'm getting on in years, and you're not young either. Why not seize the moment? We shouldn't let fate bring us together without taking action."
Upon hearing Lord Pixiu's words, the Deer Lady felt her ears warm slightly, but on the surface, she still didn't give him a good expression. She merely rolled her eyes at Pixiu and retorted, "Dream on!" before heading into a shop selling trinkets.
Pixiu's keen eyes certainly didn't miss that subtle change in the Deer Lady's expression. After she left, he disregarded the bustling street and cast a spell to gather all the scattered items before shaking off his hands and following her into the shop.
The pedestrians who had initially felt sympathy for him were taken aback at first, then quickly regained their composure. Fear appeared on their faces as they scattered in all directions, shouting, "Oh no! A monster has come to the street! Oh! No wait, it might be a deity!"
Inside the shop, the Deer Lady was carefully selecting bracelets. Her gaze fell upon a pair made of red coral, intricately engraved with a Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Good Fortune design when she heard the shopkeeper ask, "What's going on outside? Why has it suddenly become so chaotic? Madam, did you hear what they're shouting? Could it be that robbers have come to town?"
"It's nothing, nothing. It’s probably just that horse that startled those timid passersby."
When Lord Pixiu entered, he casually closed the shop door behind him. He looked sheepishly at the Deer Lady's back while smiling nervously, fearing she would discover that he was the one who had caused all this trouble.
Fortunately, the Deer Lady did not mind and simply picked up the carefully selected pair of Bracelets, waving them in front of the Shopkeeper, asking, "How much is this?"
Yun Zhu returned home with a heavy heart. She felt restless and couldn't make up her mind, only sensing a throbbing in her head that extended to her temples.
The clever maid noticed this and quickly brought over a basin of warm water.
"Madam has walked quite a bit today; you must be tired. How about I help you wash your face first so you can rest well? The Shopkeeper from Ruyi Cosmetic Shop also mentioned that there's no rush for you to give an answer today. If you take a moment, perhaps you'll think more clearly."
"That's true."
Yun Zhu rubbed her temples, applying slight pressure to alleviate the discomfort, but her mind remained chaotic. She glanced at the maid standing neatly by her side and pointed to the basin.
"I'm too lazy to move; just bring that basin over here, and I'll wash my face right here."
The maid complied and hurriedly brought the basin over. Seeing Yun Zhu leaning against the headboard without even lifting her eyelids, she placed the basin on the ground, soaked a towel in water, wrung it out with her hands, and gently helped Yun Zhu wipe her face.
Yun Zhu surprisingly did not find fault with her, which relieved the maid. After assisting Yun Zhu in removing her shoes and getting into bed, she gently massaged her head for a while before quietly taking the basin outside.
Yun Zhu's first half of sleep was relatively good, but the second half was quite restless. She had a strange dream where her nose, eyes, mouth, and even ears all fell off, leaving her head round like a winter melon just peeled in the kitchen. She was immediately frightened awake.
Sitting up, Yun Zhu took a moment to gather herself before rushing over to the Dressing Table to pick up the Copper Mirror, carefully examining herself in it.
Her eyes were still there, appearing even more delicate and pitiful due to her fear; her nose remained intact, now more prominent than before, with a bridge that matched exactly what her husband liked; her mouth trembled slightly from the nightmare but had beautiful contours and a color reminiscent of early spring peach blossoms, glistening enticingly; her ears were still her original ears but appeared particularly cute due to a change in skin tone.
For the first time, Yun Zhu realized how beautiful she looked. However, she knew very well that her current appearance was entirely thanks to the magical Ointment given to her by Xing Ruyi. Thinking of the Ointment made her reach out to feel around herself.
"Where's my medicine? Where's my medicine?"
"Madam... Madam, what happened to you?"
"Where is the medicine? The ointment I use for my face? It's gone! How could it be gone! Was it you? Did you secretly take my ointment while I was sleeping?"
Yun Zhu gripped the maid's arms tightly, her expression fierce as she questioned.
The maid winced in pain but explained, "I didn't! I really didn't! Madam, you should check the bed. You were sleeping so soundly before, I didn't dare to wake you. I was just trying to help you change your clothes, and the ointment might have fallen onto the bed."
"On the bed... on the bed..."
Yun Zhu rushed over like a gust of wind, throwing back the bedding and frantically searching everywhere. The maid felt scared but knew that this person was still her master. When she saw the bottle roll off the bed, she hurried over to pick it up despite her arm still aching from Yun Zhu's grip.
"Madam, here’s the ointment! It’s not lost; it was right here on the bed. It just rolled off when you lifted the blanket."
"My medicine! My ointment!"
Yun Zhu snatched the ointment from the maid's hands and cradled it against her chest, tears welling in her eyes as she looked at her maid. She pursed her lips for a moment before slowly speaking, "You know... this ointment is very important to me!"
"I know!" The maid carefully helped Yun Zhu to her feet. "Fortunately, your ointment is fine, and you are okay too."
"What about my face? Is my face still alright?"
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