Half an hour earlier, Shenhe, who was cultivating in the mountains, suddenly heard the sound of wind by her ear.
The familiar presence indicated the identity of the visitor.
However, she remembered her master saying this morning that she was going to Liyue Harbor to see an old friend and would likely only return in the evening.
But she had only been gone for a few hours. Why had she returned so soon?
"Shenhe, quickly, follow this One down the mountain. This One has found a good marriage match for you today. This is a gift from the heavens. From now on, you can consider yourself liberated."
"???"
Shenhe, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, was full of question marks.
Did I fall asleep and get confused? Or did Master hit her head while she was traveling? Why is she saying such absurd things?
Seeing her disciple's silence, Cloud Retainer cleared her throat. "What are you still hesitating for? Are you too surprised? That's understandable. Originally, you were born with a solitary and baleful fate, one that easily brings harm to others. If not for meeting him, you might have never found a suitable partner in this lifetime. The other party, whether in terms of strength or status, is a perfect match for you. Come with this One, quickly."
Finally, Shenhe snapped out of it.
She said in a panic, "Master, I don't even know him! How can you be so reckless in playing matchmaker?"
To be bound in marriage with a complete stranger was something Shenhe had never imagined.
She didn't even dare to fantasize about having a family.
Aside from her master, anyone who spent time with her would absolutely meet a bad end.
"This is not reckless matchmaking. Today, this One was a guest at another adeptus's abode. This One originally intended only to learn about the recent happenings in Liyue, but unexpectedly met that National Treasure personally appointed by the Lord Emperor. Liyue has become much more peaceful recently, and that is also the work of that National Treasure. Even more coincidentally, his Pure Yang Body is even more powerful than that of the Chongyun child. Such a unique constitution is a perfect match for you. As for not having met him, the man that this One personally approves of will naturally not be a poor choice."
Cloud Retainer spoke eloquently, not giving Shenhe any chance to refute.
In truth, she was doing this because her heart ached for her disciple.
After what had happened to her in the past, Shenhe had completely lost hope in human relationships.
To help her recover her human emotions would undoubtedly take a great deal of time.
Moreover, an ordinary man would be unable to suppress the murderous, baleful energy within her body.
Since the other party also thought her disciple was a good match, Cloud Retainer naturally did not want to miss this opportunity.
"But I… I'm not ready."
"There is no need to prepare. Just come with this One. A woman of your appearance, the other party will surely fall in love with you."
And so, under her master's coercion, Shenhe was brought here.
Sensing that someone was watching her, the silver-haired woman slowly turned around. A trace of confusion flashed in her multi-colored eyes.
She wasn't nervous, but she didn't know how to interact with people.
Usually, when she was training on the mountain and encountered a mortal, she would just fight them off.
But how to be a wife? She didn't know the first thing about it.
Su Han, seeing her at a loss, walked forward with a smile. "You must be Shenhe, right? My name is Su Han. Where is Cloud Retainer?"
"Master, she… she had something to do and left with the other adeptus."
Shenhe's voice was exactly the same as in the game: a classic, cool, and mature tone.
"I see. In that case, come back to the Jade Chamber with me."
"Wait a moment. My master has made a rash match. I… I don't know how to take care of people, and I don't know how to please others. I don't even know how to smile. You might face my ice-cold expression and perhaps, after a while, you will grow tired of it."
Shenhe felt that although her master had arranged their marriage, she had to tell him about her situation.
To chat and laugh like other couples was something she could not do.
She couldn't even cook delicious meals, because she was used to eating medicinal herbs. Things like barbecue were only for occasionally staving off hunger during her training.
She was completely unable to make delicious dishes like a mortal wife.
Hearing her words, Su Han smiled. "Since your master has entrusted you to me, it is naturally my job to take care of you. Besides, she also wants you to get used to the mortal world ahead of time. You've been training in the mountains for so long that you've gradually forgotten how to interact with mortals. You're not an adeptus, after all."
Hearing his words, Shenhe's tense expression slowly relaxed.
Su Han continued, "Let's just start as friends. You don't have to call me 'husband,' and you don't have to address me as 'National Treasure.' Just call me Su Han. How about that?"
"Mm, that sounds good." Shenhe nodded, fully agreeing with his suggestion.
Then, the two of them left the grotto-heaven together.
It was only after they had disappeared that Madame Ping and Cloud Retainer emerged from a hidden spot.
"I didn't realize this fellow was so good at coaxing women. I thought he was just a lecher. To be able to respect Shenhe and also understand my intentions, he is indeed quite good."
"Mm. Su Han's character is acceptable. He is ruthless towards his enemies, but like a spring breeze to those around him. A person like that is comparable to the Lord Emperor in his younger days," Madame Ping said with a chuckle.
When Xiangling was here that day, she had heard many things about Su Han from her.
Even before he became the National Treasure, he would often give candy and snacks to children.
How could such a person be a bad man?
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