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The gaze lingered for a moment on Jiang Wei's disheveled face before shifting away. Mo Xier's expression was cold as she glanced at Ajin and then back at Jiang Wei. "Jiang Wei, I came today hoping you could resolve the confusion in my heart!"
Raising her head, she looked at the still pale woman, her hair cascading down and resting on her white cheeks. Over the past month, her white hair had fluctuated between black and white, but today it was black.
"It's good that you're fine. This matter would eventually be revealed to you; saying it now is also fine," Jiang Wei said slowly, collecting his thoughts as he looked at Mo Xier.
Licking her cracked lips, she lifted her hand to grasp the blue-and-white porcelain teacup. As she lifted the lid, a wave of steam rushed toward her face. She fiddled with the lid against the cup until the steam dissipated, then took a light sip.
Setting down the teacup, she lowered her eyelids and played with the silver needle that had shot out from his Folding Fan. She had found it by her pillow when she left home and thought perhaps Xinrong had put it there. Leaning slightly back, seemingly indifferent, she said, "Mo Xier is all ears!"
Seeing the silver needle in the woman's hand, Jiang Wei's pupils suddenly constricted with concern, fearing she might hurt herself. But seeing her calm demeanor made him realize he was overthinking it. He slowly began to speak: "I am a prince of Penglai Nation!"
The languid woman froze for a moment, a hint of confusion flashing across her face. Penglai Nation?
She didn't know much about this world but had heard that Penglai Nation was coastal. Although this world had Eight Great Nations standing tall, there was still a Penglai Nation existing outside of them.
Unlike Ice and Snow Kingdom, which was in a strategic location where any disturbance would attract the attention of the other seven nations, making it a no-man's land, Penglai Nation was entirely different. Though it was coastal, it rivaled Heavenly Universe Kingdom in vastness and resources. Its terrain was even more peculiar; no one knew where Penglai Nation was located—only that such a place existed—and no one dared to investigate because those who did vanished without a trace.
Jiang Wei was actually a prince of Penglai Nation.
Her surprised gaze flicked to Jiang Wei but did not respond because she knew he would clarify what came next.
Sure enough, Jiang Wei's voice rang out again: "You are a princess of Penglai Nation, my biological sister. The Night General encountered me during that expedition because I knew you were not dead and might be in Heavenly Universe Kingdom."
"At that time, you were still in swaddling clothes. I lost you while playing around; you disappeared, and the Empress Dowager went mad. That’s why Ajin was brought back to Penglai Nation and made its princess."
"Some said you were already dead, but I refused to believe it and took them out to search for you. Afu is a warrior of Penglai Nation, and Old Madam is my teacher. When I saw Tianyu Emperor's notice searching for you, I suspected you were my sister, Cloud Pearl."
"Your eyes, mouth, eyebrows are almost identical to those of the Empress Dowager. That's why I stayed briefly at Night General's residence—to get close to you. I wasn't very certain before, but that day I could confirm you are Cloud Pearl."
Mo Xier raised an eyebrow in disbelief; these events felt like scenes from a drama unfolding in her mind, yet she found herself somewhat perplexed by it all.
Since he had previously suspected that he was his sister, why did he only become certain that day? With a slight smile, he asked in confusion, "Why is that?"
"Because of the butterfly birthmark on you; it has been there since your birth, and there is no one else in the world with it." Looking at Mo Xier, Jiang Wei said affirmatively.
Mo Xier was taken aback, finally understanding why he had looked at her chest with such disbelief that day. She had noticed the butterfly birthmark long ago but had not paid much attention to it at the time.
Today, when Jiang Wei mentioned it, she realized that it represented her identity. Many things suddenly made sense after Jiang Wei's explanation.
Why did Ajin harbor such deep hatred towards her? It must be due to his love for Jiang Wei and also fear of being discovered. If she were found out to be a princess, her status would no longer be genuine, and she would likely be driven out of the palace.
Thinking of this, Mo Xier couldn't help but feel a wave of sympathy for Ajin. Being inexplicably brought into that resplendent palace and suddenly becoming a princess without any pride, while being pointed at and whispered about as an ill omen. If she hadn't been taken into the palace by Queen Penglai, she might have lived freely outside.
And this refined gentleman treated her coldly because she occupied his sister's identity. Moreover, as a princess, she could not covet even a fraction of this man's affection.
It was understandable for her to harbor such resentment; if it were herself in that situation, she probably wouldn't be able to endure the scrutiny of others either.
Sighing softly, Mo Xier reflected that the palace was truly a place that evoked both longing and hatred. It could grant you unparalleled dignity but could also bring you crashing down from great heights. Such extreme contrasts were unbearable for anyone.
Her gaze shifted to Ajin, who had her head lowered. She possessed remarkable skills; judging by the sudden surge of internal power she displayed that day, her martial arts were likely profound. However, when Jiang Wei placed the cold, gleaming sword against her neck, she resembled a deflated flower—her eyes hollow and devoid of spirit.
She did not evade or retaliate; instead, she resigned herself to Jiang Wei's will. It was precisely because Mo Xier saw those sorrowful and helpless eyes that she ordered Night Star to strike down Jiang Wei's sword.
The greatest suffering in the world comes from love; she understood this truth and its accompanying pain all too well. She did not want Ajin to end up being killed by the hands of someone she loved.
Putting aside her thoughts, Mo Xier spoke with a hint of helplessness in her voice: "What do you plan to do after finding me?"
Jiang Wei was taken aback and looked at her indifferent face as if he didn't understand why she would ask such a question. "I want to take you back to Penglai."
Night Star had remained silent throughout, slowly savoring his tea while his deep gaze scrutinized everyone in the room. Inside him, however, turbulent waves were crashing against his heart.
Mo Xier thoughtfully glanced at Night Star before turning her gaze away with a flicker of light in her eyes: "I won't go back with you."
Furrowing his brows tightly, Jiang Wei looked incredulously at the woman who seemed unwavering in her stance. His gentle voice carried a note of doubt: "Why? I finally found you; the Empress Dowager thinks about you day and night. Why won't you come back with us?"
He put in so much effort just to bring her back to the palace to live the life that belonged to her, but unexpectedly, she casually expressed her unwillingness to return.
Was all his hard work in vain?
Leaning against the back of the chair, he suddenly sat up straight, exuding a faint authority: "You must know that I have already made a marriage pact with Night Star. He is my husband, and wherever he goes, I will follow!"
As soon as her words left her mouth, Night Star's eyes were filled with shock. The previous worries vanished in an instant, and his gloomy gaze suddenly brightened with a hint of a smile.
He was just a general, while Mo Xi'er would be a princess if she went to Penglai Nation, enjoying the wealth and glory that the general's mansion could not provide. Now that he had not yet been assigned to Boiling City, he could offer her an even better life.
Yet she willingly chose to suffer alongside him rather than go to Penglai Nation for comfort. Her gaze softened, and her voice choked as she called out lightly: "Mo Xi'er..."
Turning her head, she looked at Night Star with a faint smile: "I am not someone who covets wealth and status. In my eyes, nothing is more important than the person I love."
Her delicate hand rested on Night Star's rough, calloused hand. She knew what Night Star was thinking, but what she wanted was to be together with Night Star for eternity, unwavering and unyielding—not that hollow wealth and glory.
Her gaze shifted to Jiang Wei, who seemed suddenly deflated, leaning back in his chair and looking at her sadly. A twinge of guilt rose in Mo Xi'er’s heart; whether in this life or the last, she had never had a brother and had never known what it felt like to have one. Now that a brother had suddenly appeared, there was a sweetness in her heart.
Thinking of this, Mo Xi'er slowly called out: "Brother."
Jiang Wei's body stiffened as he looked at the woman before him in shock, incredulously saying: "What did you call me?"
Ajin, who had been keeping his head down, also lifted his gaze at the sound of those two words from Mo Xi'er. His cold eyes glistened with tears, lost and dazed.
Seeing Jiang Wei's expression made her laugh; her eyes curved with delight as she impatiently called out again: "Brother."
She was not a delicate or pretentious person. Since she already knew her background, there was no need to hide it. Calling him brother wouldn’t cost her anything, and besides, she didn’t dislike Jiang Wei.
Looking at the excited man with a smile, Mo Xi'er gently said: "Although Night Star and I will not be going to Penglai Nation for now, we will definitely visit Father Emperor and Empress Dowager in the future. As you can see, we are currently tied up with trivial matters and cannot leave."
Hearing Mo Xi'er say this, Jiang Wei had no choice but to relent. After all, she would still return to visit Father Emperor and Empress Dowager; this was already the biggest concession. He did not want to force Mo Xi'er into doing something she was unwilling to do.
With this in mind, Jiang Wei said: "Since you have made up your mind, then so be it. However, there is one thing you must promise me."
Tilting her head, she looked at Jiang Wei in confusion and asked, "What is it?"
"When you get married, you must be married off from Penglai Nation." This was also for Mo Xier's consideration.
After all, her current identity without a maternal family was not ideal. Even if she married as the Night General, people would still gossip. However, if she were to marry as a princess of Penglai Nation, others might begrudge it but would not speak out.
After all, the status of a princess carries weight; no one could look down on her. Although she had previously been titled Princess Fuyuan by the Empress Dowager of the Heavenly Universe Kingdom, it was not by blood.
"I agree!" Before Mo Xier could speak, Night Star, who had been silent for a long time, interjected.
If she were to marry as a princess of Penglai Nation, it would also benefit Mo Xier. She would not suffer any grievances. In her heart, she developed some fondness for Jiang Wei; he truly cared for this sister of his. Even after many years without seeing each other, he still considered her well-being, which was rare.
Meeting Night Star's gaze, Jiang Wei slowly smiled and then said, "That's good."
"Brother, I have a request." Mo Xier suddenly thought of something and spoke up.
"As long as you say it, I will definitely agree." He cherished this sister immensely, especially after spending time with her recently; he grew even fonder of this girl.
Glancing at Ajin's despondent face, he then turned to Jiang Wei and said, "I hope you can keep Ajin by your side."
After this matter, Princess A-Jin's identity would likely be difficult to maintain. She knew that Jiang Wei had never taken a wife and that besides Ajin, there were no other women around him; she had heard this by chance from Afu.
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