Chapter 203: Jiujiu, want to run away
The next morning, as the sun rose in the east, the golden morning light bathed Jianjiu Peak, illuminating the peak’s symbol—a giant jade gourd statue.
Underneath the statue, countless disciples with robust physiques and rugged features were wielding hefty blunt-edged swords, comprehending the peak’s signature sword art—Mountain Dwelling Sword Intent.
In the Moon Shadow Sword Sect, there was a saying that the character of a sword should match the character of its wielder.
The Mountain Dwelling Sword Intent was inherently robust and vigorous, emphasizing the principle of “breaking ten guilds with one force.” Hence, most of the disciples of Sword Wine Peak were considered somewhat simple-minded, rough men, much like their peak master.
Yun Jiujiu was like a bold, masculine, informal, and domineering elder sister to the disciples and maids within the peak. They rarely referred to Yun Jiujiu as the second lady unless it was a formal occasion. Instead, they called her “Jiujiu Sister” or “Eldest Sister.” However, today, Jiujiu Sister seemed a bit different from usual…
In the corridor of Yunjiu Mansion, two or three tall maids, standing at five and a half feet tall, approached Yun Jiujiu’s bedroom carrying clothes and water basins.
Bang bang—
“Sister Jiujiu, are you awake? We brought the clothes.”
“Oh… Oh! Come in!!!”
The voice from inside sounded somewhat flustered, causing the maids outside to exchange puzzled glances.
Squeak—
The leading maid pushed the door open and entered. However, after passing through the screen, they were all left dumbfounded. They saw Yun Jiujiu sitting at the dressing table in the room. Her usually tied-up blond hair was now cascading down her shoulders, slightly curled. Moreover, she was heavily made up, resembling an actress.
The dressing table was filled with various cosmetics, and a golden embroidered skirt hung on the hanger, with a pair of soft gold embroidered shoes placed below.
Yun Jiujiu noticed the silence and saw the maids frozen at the door. She frowned slightly and asked, “What’s wrong?”
The leading maid hesitated momentarily before walking over and placing the clothes aside. She asked, “Sister Jiujiu, what’s with the makeover today?”
“I just wanted to try it out. Do you think it looks good?” Yun Jiujiu was quite satisfied with her fair complexion and golden blush. She raised her eyebrows and asked, “Do I look like Mo De’s daughter now?”
The maids looked awkward. They couldn’t help but think that Yun Jiujiu resembled a little boy playing with his mother’s cosmetics, but they didn’t dare to point it out.
The leading maid forced a smile and suggested, “How about we help you with your makeup, Sister Jiujiu?”
“Well, that would defeat the purpose, then. Hmm…”
Yun Jiujiu shrugged and glanced at herself in the mirror again, a hint of annoyance creeping into her heart. She had never been fond of those weak, delicate women, and she couldn’t understand why men were attracted to that type of girl.
But…
Thinking back to yesterday, seeing Brother Yu’s behaviour in front of that girl who followed Yun Xi, she felt quite annoyed.
“Then you guys dress me up. By the way, has Brother Yu gotten up?” She asked.
“Ah… Mr. Feng went to the training ground to practice swordsmanship just now. He should be back soon. Let’s prepare the roasted chicken,” The maid replied.
“Oh… Then go ahead and make me look good,” Yun Jiujiu said.
Upon hearing this, the maid felt a mix of happiness and sadness. She picked up a comb from the dressing table and began to tidy up Yun Jiujiu’s hair.
As she worked, the maid couldn’t help but ask, “Sister Jiujiu, are you dressing up to impress Mr. Feng?”
“Yeah,” Yun Jiujiu admitted frankly. “Yesterday, when Dr. Chen was treating my injuries, I also asked him to check on Mr. Feng. He said Mr Feng still has Heavenly Spiritual Roots. I was shocked to hear that he’s a casual cultivator with Heavenly Spiritual Roots.”
“Heavenly Spiritual Roots!” The maid was astonished. “Then why is Mr. Feng a casual cultivator? Wouldn’t it be better for him to join a sect? It would provide resources and facilitate cultivation.”
Yun Jiujiu smirked and said, “I asked him the same thing. He said he doesn’t like the rules and restrictions of sects and wants to be free in the world. So I thought, maybe I should leave the Sword Sect with him in the future and live outside.”
“Ah!” The maid stopped combing Yun Jiujiu’s hair, incredulous. “Sister Jiujiu, are you trying to please Mr. Feng?”
“Ha—no way,” Yun Jiujiu retorted.
“Then why do you want to run away with Mr. Feng?”
“Well, my dad is about to come out of seclusion, right? He’ll probably make Yun Yiyi the sect leader with the current situation. Once she becomes the sect leader, why should I stay? It would be suffocating to stay in the sect, wouldn’t it?” The maid was at a loss for words. She knew very well that the eldest lady and their Jiujiu sister didn’t get along, and their Jiujiu sister had even beaten the eldest lady to a pulp before.
But still, she felt that this was going too far. She said, “Sister Jiujiu, the eldest lady is your sister. I don’t think she’ll make things too difficult for you even if she becomes the sect leader.”
“Do you know her?” Yun Jiujiu furrowed her brows, turned to stare at the maid, and said, “She’s cunning. I’ll have a terrible time if she becomes the sect master. It would be better if it were my third sister, but her! Forget it. I don’t trust her.”
“But… Will you just leave like that? And what about the disciples and servants of Jianjiu Peak if you leave?”
“You can stay if you want, or if you’re willing, you can come with me and Brother Yu. We can open a tavern in the city and live freely and comfortably, isn’t that nice?”
The maid felt that the situation was overwhelming. She was silent momentarily before asking, “Sister Jiujiu, Mr. Feng has only known you for half a month. What if he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing?”
“Impossible.” Yun Jiujiu waved her hand confidently. “Brother Yu is very simple! He has no ulterior motives, says what he means, doesn’t hide anything, and is smart. Following him will be great! Trust me!”
The maid’s expression twisted into a knot. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions. Yun Jiujiu said that Feng Yu was innocent. But in her opinion, Yun Jiujiu was the most innocent one. This decision was likely made on a whim by Yun Jiujiu. She could ignore it if it were a trivial matter, but this was an important crossroads on the path to immortality, one that could determine Yun Jiujiu’s future. However, the maid also knew that once Yun Jiujiu decided, no amount of persuasion would change her mind.
Although it wasn’t right to report on her, the maid decided to inform the elders of the matter in a few days and have them talk to her. The three maids busied themselves, and in no time, Yun Jiujiu, who had the temperament of a little boy, was transformed into a well-behaved, cute, and romantic young girl.
Yun Jiujiu stood before the room’s full-length mirror, almost unrecognizable to herself. Her slightly curled golden hair cascaded down her waist, her gold and white dress flowed to the floor, and her fragrant shoulders peeked out, adorned with feathers. She resembled a nymph who had descended from the heavens, full of vitality, adorable and charming. However, Yun Jiujiu furrowed her brows, looking at the maid. She took a sharp breath.
“Phew—how did you make me look like Yun Yiyi from decades ago?”
“You’re sisters, after all. You’re short and have no chest. Won’t you become a young lady?”
The maid was speechless, replying, “No, Sister Jiujiu, did you want a more girlish look?”
“Girlish! That’s not the same as Yun Yiyi’s weak demeanour. No, Brother Yu definitely won’t like it. Redo it for me. It should be similar to the one named Pei by Yun Xi. Brother Yu likes that.”
“The one named Pei!”
The maid didn’t recognize the name, but after a moment of thought, she understood and said, “Sister Jiujiu, please wait a moment. I’ll bring you some more clothes.”.
