Another early spring.
Su Qing didn't know what year this spring day was.
She only knew that the fine rain had just stopped.
The plum blossoms in the courtyard were in full bloom!
The rain-washed plum blossoms emitted a faint floral scent, just like Leng Xiang's own fragrance, though not as pleasant as hers...
Su Qing stood before the plum tree, gazing at the blooming flowers... she quite liked them.
She reached out, picked a plum blossom, and placed it in Leng Xiang's hair.
"It's truly beautiful!"
Leng Xiang's cool demeanor, paired with the elegant winter plum, indeed looked exceptionally good.
When Su Qing and Leng Xiang were at home.
Because there were no other people, they generally didn't maintain their aged appearances.
At most, they would only change their vocal tone when speaking with Su Qianxue.
Leng Xiang heard this, touched the plum blossom in her hair, and smiled faintly.
Having received her master's praise, Leng Xiang was naturally happy.
She couldn't help but reach out and break off a branch, holding the flower branch in her hand to admire!
"By the way, Master... do we really have to stay here until Su Qianxue dies?"
Leng Xiang looked at the flower branch in her hand, suddenly remembered something, and couldn't help but ask.
Hearing this, Su Qing nodded slightly, found a spot, and sat down.
"Yes... after all, I said I would protect her for a lifetime. If I leave, how can it be considered protecting her for a lifetime?"
"But Master..." Leng Xiang hesitated.
Having spent a long time with Su Qianxue, even she, who initially disliked her.
Now had grown accustomed to her and developed some feelings.
If she felt this way, how much more so her master, who valued loyalty and affection...
Her feelings for Su Qianxue were naturally much deeper.
If she had to personally bury her...
Leng Xiang felt that Su Qing would definitely be very sad.
Su Qing heard Leng Xiang's words and couldn't help but be slightly stunned...
She looked at the plum blossom in her hand, smiled, and said:
"I understand your concern... the longer we spend together, the sadder the farewell."
"But this is my promise; since I've made it, I must fulfill it!"
"Even if it means personally seeing her off in the end... it's better than escaping midway."
"At worst... we'll meet again in the next life!"
Su Qing had actually already thought about what Leng Xiang was thinking.
It's just that she knew she couldn't stop all this now, so she had come to terms with it.
After all, this world has a concept of reincarnation...
Since she could find her in this life, how could she not find her in the next?
As long as she thought this way...
Then parting wouldn't be so sad.
"..." Leng Xiang was silent for a moment, then added: "But will Su Qianxue, after reincarnation, still be Su Qianxue?"
"And if she still can't cultivate in her next life? Does Master plan to protect her for another lifetime?"
Su Qing was slightly stunned by this; Leng Xiang seemed to have thought even further than her.
To this, she could only say helplessly:
"Let's talk about the next life in the next life! For now, the one beside us is just her in this life."
"Moreover, some things are better not thought about too clearly."
"Besides, she's only in her thirties now. It's still a long time until she dies!"
Leng Xiang heard this, knowing her master had already achieved mental clarity, and said no more.
She simply tossed the flower branch in her hand into the water and said:
"As long as Master is at peace with her thoughts, that's good!"
The last thing she wanted to see was her master sad.
Hearing this, Su Qing smiled faintly and reached out to touch Leng Xiang's face.
"Thank you, Leng Xiang..."
"Master? Why thank me?"
"It's nothing... I just feel that no matter how much time passes, Leng Xiang always stays by my side."
Su Qing looked at the swimming fish in the water and said with a smile:
"Having you accompany me is quite fortunate."
Leng Xiang heard this and was stunned for a while...
Finally, a happy smile appeared on her face, and she said:
"No... being able to accompany Master is Leng Xiang's fortune! After all, if not for Master, perhaps Leng Xiang would still be an unwanted sword."
Su Qing shook her head slightly, looking at the splashes on the water's surface.
She muttered to herself:
"It's raining again!"
"Master, let's go back inside."
Su Qing nodded and walked back into the house.
Back inside.
Su Qing saw Su Qianxue busy weaving something.
Su Qianxue was now over thirty years old.
Compared to the past, she had grown a lot, her figure had become fuller... and her personality had naturally matured considerably.
At this moment, Su Qianxue possessed great charm.
Su Qing felt that if she wore a qipao, she would look exceptionally beautiful.
Unfortunately, that kind of garment didn't exist in this era.
Furthermore, Su Qianxue was just as she had said she would be.
Even at her current age, she remained unmarried.
No one had ever come to propose marriage.
In fact, thinking about it, this was normal...
After all, Su Qing worked in the funeral industry, which most people found taboo.
And another reason was as Su Qianxue often said.
No one would marry a blind person.
However, Su Qing felt that not getting married was fine...
It wasn't a bad thing at all!
Having her stay by her side, following her... was quite good.
Su Qing wouldn't dislike Su Qianxue.
On the contrary, if someone actually came to propose, Su Qing might even be reluctant to let Su Qianxue marry!
It was like a mother being reluctant to marry off her daughter.
As for the matter of offspring...
There wasn't much she could do about that.
Su Qing couldn't possibly go directly to the Women's Kingdom to scoop water for Su Qianxue to drink.
So, if there were none, then there were none!
Anyway, Su Qianxue didn't need to worry about being alone in old age.
Su Qing's lifespan was longer than hers; she could accompany her until death!
With her around, Su Qianxue would never go hungry or cold!
Besides, if it really came down to it, couldn't she just pick one up and raise it for fun?
In short, if she didn't marry, she didn't marry!
Su Qing wouldn't force her.
However, although she wouldn't force her, she would occasionally joke about the girl's past attempts to rush her into marriage.
After all, that had given Su Qing quite a headache for a while.
Su Qing withdrew her thoughts and looked at Su Qianxue.
At this moment, Su Qianxue was busy weaving something with bamboo strips...
Looking closely, it seemed to be a basket? And it was already taking shape.
Although Su Qianxue couldn't see, her hands were very skillful...
Whether it was wreaths or other small trinkets, she could figure out how to make them by touch.
"Sister?"
Su Qianxue seemed to notice Su Qing nearby and couldn't help but say:
"Look, how is it? Is it badly woven?"
"No, it's quite well made!"
Su Qing reached out, took the basket, and said:
"What made you suddenly think of weaving this?"
"Didn't the sparrows Sister raised get quite fat recently? They feel much heavier, so I thought of making them a new little nest!"
Saying this, Su Qianxue couldn't help but laugh, adding:
"But Sister and Leng Xiang Sister are really amazing; you can even make sparrows this fat!"
Su Qing's mouth twitched slightly. She glanced at the sparrows standing on the table, eagerly awaiting their new nest, and said helplessly:
"Those little guys are just gluttons."
"Being able to eat is a blessing! And those chubby little guys are very comfortable to pet!"
Su Qianxue said cheerfully:
"Besides, they are very intelligent. If they become demons later, they might come back to repay your kindness!"
Su Qing heard this, her mouth twitching slightly, and said:
"I'm afraid when they repay us, they'll eat our Wang Chuan Tang out of business!"
Su Qianxue heard this and couldn't stop laughing again.
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