The Fate of my Soul.

Part 31

Returning to Kunlun Mountain, the first thing I am met with is Lady Li Xu.  "Ahhh, there you are Mo Yuan.  We will be heading back to The Celestial Palace shortly since there is no reason for us to remain, but I wanted to wait for your return."  She said smiling as she continued to make her way towards me.  "Though I was initially against coming here, my visit has been pleasantly enjoyable, but with Ye Huas upcoming Coronation, we are all returning to prepare him." she added, her smile wide and bright.

Nodding I smile back.  Though I am disappointed, it has been a blessing having her here, if only to keep The Fox Empress busy and out of my hair, but no matter, Ye Huas Coronation is an event that I too will be participating in, which I am looking forward to.  It is an auspicious event that will require an immense amount of time and energy, but after the past few days, it will be one to not only heal old wounds, but ensure a brighter future for all.  

"I look forward to it Lady Li Xu, and I will visit in the coming days to assist Ye Hua." I inform her.

"Good, we will begin to make our way back shortly, though I'm sure Ye Hua will want to speak with you before we go." she informs me as she heads off in the direction of The Fox Empress, who I am desperately hoping will leave with her.

Just as her words leave her mouth, I see Ye Hua making his way towards me, though there is a distinct look in his eye that I cannot quite fathom,  but it has gone by the time he reaches my side. "Da Gu, I see you have been talking to my mother.  She has informed you of our plan to leave?" he asks with a smile.  Yet for some reason, his smile does not feel genuine, it has not reached his eyes.

Nodding, I inform him my Disciples Die Feng and Cheng Bao will assist with the removal of Su Jin, and anything else they will need, though Die Feng has yet to return, but he should not be too far away.  

"Thank you.  I am hoping you will visit in the coming days, a date needs to be arranged for my Coronation." He says, before adding.  "Oh, and I have spoken to Qian Qian regarding her debt to Su Jin.  I tried to explain there was no longer a debt owing, but she is insisting on taking over her care, even if its just for an hour at a time, though she too is healing from her wounds.  Perhaps you can talk her out of it?" he laughed.

I don't know what it is about his laugh, but I do not like it, there is a falseness to it and my instincts are telling me to refuse her, but knowing how stubborn she is, I may have trouble convincing her.  Then again, I too will visiting, so she can attend Lady Su Jin, while I am present.  "I don't see a problem if it is merely an hour at a time, and I will be there to keep an eye on her."  I smile back at him.

"Good, it's settled then." he smiled softly, before bowing and turning to catch up with his mother, but not before I notice the slight quiver that flickered across his lips.

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Die Feng, Qi, Li Jing and Yan Zhi, arrived not long after, though I can clearly see, she is struggling with the higher energy of Kunlun Mountain, though Li Jing, is not, having already acclimatized himself to it, though his powers are severely weakened.  Offering a barrier against it, she accepts gratefully, it will allow her to move more freely without feeling as if she has lost all her strength.  Li Jing then escorts her to the guest chamber she will occupy while here which is directly opposite his own. 

"Once you are settled, perhaps visit Qian Qian, I'm sure she will be happy to see you Princess." I tell her, as a mile wide smile suddenly erupts across her face.  It is only then, that I realize how strong their friendship had been.  It's such a shame they lost it because of her father.  Then turning to Qi, I inform him I would like a few moments of his time, before leading him back to my study.