This story has been swirling around my head for quite some time but I couldn't find the courage to write it because I am no writer. Nevertheless, I have decided to take the plunge to just get it out of my head.
This story is based on my favourite...
The clattering of a tea cup and the indrawn breath followed by the word Su Su coming from the table on Mo Yuan's right grabbed Bai Qian's attention. Her eyes sweeped at the younger version of Mo Yuan seated behind the now soaked table. This must be Ye Hua the Celestial Crown Prince and Mo Yuan's twin, she thought. He is an exact replica of his brother except for the lack of facial hair and his eyes which are a darker, more intense version of his brother's. Both of them inherited their mother's looks. Both are exceptionally handsome and powerful. A spark of interest to be acquainted with the Crown Prince, learn of Su Su and discuss that marriage alliance proposal brushed through her mind. A fleeting smile touched her lips before she turned her head to Mo Yuan.
Ye Hua couldn't take his eyes off Bai Qian. Her eyes showed curiosity and a hint of mischief but her face remained impassive. And before turning her head to face his brother, a fleeting smile lifted the corner of her lush lips as if an idea had amused her. She is spectacularly beautiful and very powerful. But her power is tempered by an aura of gentleness and tranquility. Ye Hua never felt so drawn to someone as he is with her and it disturbs him. He wants to ask her if she is Su Su. An ingrained sense of decorum is the only thing that stops him from pulling her out of the hall to be alone with her to get his answers.
Although from an onlooker's point of view, Mo Yuan remains serene and undisturbed by his brother's reaction to Bai Qian, internally he is far from calm. A sudden feeling of possessiveness followed by resentment when he saw the smile on her lips while watching his brother assailed him. He mentally shook his head to get rid of his foolish reaction. He decided that a visit to his meditation cave after the meeting is what he needs to bring balance into his mind and feelings.
"Greetings High God Mo Yuan, Crown Prince Ye Hua'' Bai Qian bowed her head in respect whilst Zhe Yan remained standing beside her with his hands clasped behind his back. "Please forego the formalities Queen Bai Qian. Welcome to Kunlun Mountain. These are my disciples." "Greetings Queen Bai Qian, High God Zhe Yan" a chorus of greetings came from the disciples as Mo Yuan invited them to sit at the tables on his left which was prepared for them.
Chang San poured tea into their cups and served a variety of delicious looking cakes. Bai Qian ate the Liang Gao which was soft, refreshing and utterly delicious. She helped herself to the other desserts which are all luscious. "High God Mo Yuan, the cook who prepared these snacks is an exceptional cook. These are very tasty." Chang San blushed from the roots of his hair to the tips of his toes from the compliment. "My 2nd disciple cooked our food here in Kunlun and he prepared these desserts." Mo Yuan replied, nodding his head towards Chang San. "Thank you very much Queen Bai Qian. I am glad that you enjoyed it" Chang San thanked her and bowed his head in her direction.
Zhe Yan's voice broke through the easy chatter around him as everyone enjoyed the food. Bai Qian was having a lively conversation with Zi Lan, Mo Yuan's 16th disciple about horses and Qing Qui. Ye Hua he noticed has continued to stalk her with his eyes. Whilst Mo Yuan was watching Ye Hua watch her. Zhe Yan thought to himself that his little fox had truly ensnared the twins in her web without being aware of it. "Xiao Wu, I think it's time for what we came here for." Bai Qian lifted her eyes to Mo Yuan and Ye Hua and added "Yes I agree." Mo Yuan nodded to Ye Hua and said "Very well, please follow me to my study. Zhe Yan, are you joining us?" Zhe Yan told Mo Yuan that he won't be joining the meeting. He wants to check on the Fuxi Zither that he buried in the core of Kunlun mountain after the demon war.
Bai Qian walked between the brothers on their way to Mo Yuan's study. She noticed that both of them have matched their strides to her shorter ones. She was impressed by their show of thoughtfulness. They soon arrived at their destination. Mo Yuan unlocked the door, stepped aside and invited her in. She walked into the room followed by Ye Hua then Mo Yuan. Mo Yuan's study reflects the man. It is sparsely decorated with only a study table, a round meeting table with cushions around it and a few bookcases in the right hand corner filled with scrolls. At the far wall opposite the study table stood a fireplace and in front of it, a flush rug scattered with flush cushions.
Mo Yuan led them to the meeting table and invited Bai Qian to sit to his left and Ye Hua seated himself at his right. "Queen Bai Qian, I haven't had the chance to properly greet you and please accept my apology for my behaviour earlier. You caught me by surprise." Ye Hua put both his arms forward and bowed to her. "Crown Prince, please call me Bai Qian. That goes for you too High God Mo Yuan. I am not much for formalities." Mo Yuan replied "In that case please call me Mo Yuan and I am sure my brother will not mind you calling him Ye Hua."
With the formalities out of the way, Bai Qian brought her eyes to the brothers in front of her. "As I promised when you visited Qing Qui, I am going to answer the questions you asked Mo Yuan. Please follow me to the rug in front of the fireplace. Sit down facing me and close enough to be in touching distance." They both followed Bai Qian to the rug and sat in lotus position in front of her. Their eyes showed their perplexity over what exactly she was doing.
"I can see the confusion in your eyes. Please trust me. I will ask you to centre yourself and close your eyes. Once you've closed your eyes, I will touch your mind's eye to begin our journey." Bai Qian then asked them to centre themselves as she also centres herself. As soon as their eyes closed, she placed her forefinger in between their eyebrows and closed her eyes. She released the spell that Heavenly Mother taught her.
Ye Hua and Mo Yuan followed Bai Qian's instruction. They both centred themselves and closed their eyes. They felt her finger touch their mind's eye then being pulled into a vortex of swirling forces. Their minds are assailed by a mass of sounds that threaten to pull their mind apart. Through it all they can feel and see in their mind's eye the golden thread connecting them to Bai Qian which is what they feel is keeping them from oblivion. The vortex seems endless then an explosion of white light blinded them before they lost consciousness.
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A gentle touch on them brought them back to their sentient mind. They are in the middle of a swirling mass of red petals that didn't touch them. Standing in front of them is Bai Qian who beckoned them to follow her. Bai Qian made her way to the stream in the middle of the forest. She faced Mo Yuan and Ye Hua and said "The answer to your questions starts from here. Please listen and observe."
Ye Hua and Mo Yuan watched as a lady standing under the canopy of red autumn leaves wearing a red flowing dress of silk and gauze turned her head and looked straight to them. Her black long hair is flowing down her back and is being teased by the wind. She is stunningly beautiful. Her oval face has a lustre of a luminous pearl. Her dark eyes are serene and a deep kindness emanates from its depths. Her pink lips are full with a cupid bow on her upper lip. She exudes immense power but is tempered with gentleness. A recognition pierced their mind.
"Mother" both Mo Yuan and Ye Hua shouted before running forward..
