Phoniex Requiem
Chapter 93: Still in Time!

Chapter 93: Still in Time!

Yun Ruoyan frowned and threw the flask aside, ignoring it for the sake of meditating once more.

At this moment, Yun Ruoyan spent most of her energy and effort on cultivating. Any trick that Lady An and her three dear sisters are trying to implement will not be enough to disturb her concentration.

After his rebirth, Yun Ruoyan was very clear about his future goals and aspirations.

In his past life, he was narrow-minded and weak. Too mired in other people's perceptions of her, she is instantly enamored with the only man who has shown the slightest interest in her. Unaware of his insincerity, he had put all his desires, all his hopes, in his hands.

While pondering over the past, Yun Ruoyan discovered her shock that she did not actually love Pei Ziao. Instead, he saw it as the only way to escape the Yun family, escaping the trials and tribulations that befell him.

The weaker he was, the more he clung to Pei Ziao. It was not love, it was a debilitating weakness that was a symptom of his shattered mental state. For Pei Ziao, for the only chance of his safety, he was willing to throw away his relatives and himself. But when he left the Yun family for the Pei family, the circumstances became even more dire. In the end, the choice he made had dragged him into a deep abyss.

But this time, he will be strong. He will protect himself as well as those who really take care of him. With his own strength, he would seek a way out of the Yun household and out into the vast world!

Madam An, Yun Ruoyao, Yun Ruoyu, Yi Qianying, and Pei Ziao were all nothing more than footnotes in Yun Ruoyan's glorious and illustrious career. If they didn't bother him, then he wouldn't bother them. But if they tried to challenge him, then he would take it as part of his exercise routine!

"Miss, do you have a gift for the eighty-year anniversary of matriarch Yun?" In the morning, Peony asked Yun Ruoyan while combing her hair and helping her dress up.

The Yun household was busy with activities in preparation for this celebration.

The fiftieth, seventieth, and eightieth anniversaries symbolize a special meaning in the Chenyuan continent. By the age of fifty, one is already halfway through life. At the age of seventy, one becomes resilient, surviving calamities and calamities. At the age of eighty, one is knowledge, to be honored for the wisdom forged by the ages. Given the importance of matriarch Yun to the Yun family and the status of the Yun family, this would definitely be a major event.

"I'm not sure yet." Yun Ruoyan looked at herself in the mirror, but what appeared in her mind was a male figure. The man was seventeen or eighteen years old, tall and powerful, but with a polite aura. When he smiled, he was very similar to Yun Ruoyan herself.

On the other hand, when he was not smiling, he looked very firm. His thick and dark brows made his sunken eyes look like two deep wells, a picture of Yun Lan being split apart.

This young man was none other than Yun Ruoyan's brother, Yun Moxiao. 

“During matriarch Yun's birthday last year, the third sister deliberately broke the top grade jade from your mother's dowry that you planned to dedicate to matriarch Yun, she said,” Peony reminded Yun Ruoyan as she combed her hair, “About the dowry, the only thing left that might be worth giving is a gold-plated jade bracelet, which is, but the design makes it unsuitable as a birthday gift.”.

Lin Yuemei had left Yun Ruoyan with quite a lot of precious ornaments, but after so many years, she had sold and given away most of her mother's collection.

When Yun Ruoyan entered Kongming Academy, her spending would only increase. The meager amount of money he had left behind was far from enough for his needs.

Peonies looked around gloomily as he wondered how they would make ends meet.

“Peony,” Yun Ruoyan suddenly exclaimed, “Do you think my sister will be back for my grandmother's birthday?”

"Young master?"

Peony's hand was silent. “Now there is no war going on, young master must be present, but I have not heard anything about his return. Miss, why don't you see what matriarch Yun said?"

Yun Moxiao was the eldest son of the Yun family, the first child between Lin Yuemei and Yun Lan, as well as Yun Ruoyan's older brother. When she was a toddler, she entered the army and has been there for at least a decade.

The first time Yun Ruoyan saw Yun Moxiao was three years ago, when she was given a vacation opportunity to see her family. Back then, Yun Ruoyan had not been expelled from the family academy, but her cultivation had already started to show signs of stagnation.

Since he lost some small duels in the academy, the others started laughing at him, and Yun Ruoyan hid in a corner and cried.

When the Peony told Yun Moxiao about this, he firmly punished everyone who ridiculed his sister.

Yun Moxiao even comforted Yun Ruoyan by telling her that, even if she lost her talent, she would always protect her. It was the first time Yun Ruoyan felt the warmth of the family, but it quickly passed. Immediately, Yun Moxiao had gone to the army once more.

Soon after, he was expelled from the family academy.

The next time Yun Ruoyan saw Yun Moxiao was when she married Pei Ziao. Yun Moxiao had rushed back from the army barracks, rode a tall stallion beside the wedding procession and personally escorted Yun Ruoyan into the Pei family.

Even now, Yun Ruoyan recalled the words that Yun Moxiao had said to Pei Ziao from outside the sedan. "If you dare to treat my sister badly, I will cut you down and destroy Pei's household to the ground."

The next day, Yun Moxiao left the capital for the barracks, and it was on this journey that she met her end, surrounded by a group of bandits. When Yun Ruoyan next saw him, it was like a mutilated corpse.

“Nona, are you okay? Did I hurt you?”

"No, no, it's okay." Yun Ruoyan wiped her tears with her sleeves. "There's dust coming into my eyes."

"What?" Peony turned to look out the window. Outside bright and bright, where did the dust come from?!

Yun Ruoyan returned to her shadow and smiled. No, there's still time. This tragedy can still be prevented.

Yun Ruoyan was playing cards with her grandmother, a recent pastime that captivated matriarch Yun.

"Oh no more!" Shouted Yun Ruoyan, dropping the rest of the cards in his hand onto the table. “I lost once again! Grandma, aren't you going to be lenient with me? My pathetic monthly salary will all go into your pocket!”

Matriarch Yun beamed. "You agreed to play with me, didn't you?

"Well, not anymore!" Yun Ruoyan pretended to be irritated as she continued, “Grandmother, you are too good at playing cards. If I keep playing, I'll just lose more!”

Matriarch Yun began to laugh at her sweet grandson.

"Mom, what makes you so happy?" Madam An suddenly walked into matriarch Yun's room and asked. He heard matriarch Yun laugh as soon as he stepped into his residence, and wanted to know what could make him so happy. 

When he turned around and looked at Yun Ruoyan, his eyes could not help but blink. However, as if nothing had happened, he quickly began to smile. “Ruoyan, are you here too? I deserve to be so happy!”

“True, Ruoyan really makes me happy.” Matriarch Yun did not hide her affection for Yun Ruoyan at all. “From all the girls, only Ruoyan has the patience to play cards with me.”

When Madam An heard matriarch Yun's words, she smiled shyly. “Ruoyu and Ruoyao have helped train the new members of the family academy, and Qianying is about to get married. She has been working hard with her dress tailor last week.”

Madam An turned to Yun Ruoyan again. “Ruoyan is the only one among the girls who has a lot of free time, and is glad she spent that time with you, Mother.”

Madam An clearly stated that Yun Ruoyan was a commoner, but Yun Ruoyan did not seem to be angry at all. Instead, reflecting Madam An's grinning smile, she replied, “Of course, Mother. For me, spending more time with my grandmother is very important.”

Matriarch Yun did not say anything, but she laughed a few times, pleased with her grandson's words.

"You're a filial girl, Ruoyan," Madame An praised as she laughed blankly.

Yun Ruoyan took out the walnut from the snack tray, smashed its outer shell with a small hammer, carefully cleaned out the residue, and then handed the clean nut to the matriarch Yun. "Grandma, this."

Matriarch Yun took the beans and chewed them carefully as she asked Madam An, "How is the wedding process for Qianying?"

“The wedding will take place late next month, August 28th. It's auspicious day when the sun will pass through the ecliptic, it's perfect for a wedding, ”Monya An replied respectfully, glancing at Yun Ruoyan all the time. This boy must have gone to his grandmother's room a lot, so they were both so familiar.

Her other sister was too unwilling to do so. Even Yi Qianying could only sit back and chat casually with her grandmother for an hour. On the other hand, Yun Ruoyao and Yun Ruoyu complained about not having anything to talk about with their grandmother, and would not take the initiative to visit unless it was necessary.

Matriarch Yun ate three walnuts in a row and grabbed more, but Yun Ruoyan stopped him. “Grandma, you can't eat too many walnuts. Walnuts are a bit greasy, so please have some tea. If Grandma wants more walnuts, I'll crack more for Grandma later.”

Matriarch Yun picked up the cup of tea that Yun Ruoyan had poured for him before returning to Madam An. “It was almost when Kongming Academy reopened for the fall, wasn't it? Has the list been announced?”

“We haven't got the list yet, but the kids themselves know who's coming in, and I myself have a pretty good idea. Kongming Academy will reopen in mid-September, right after Qianying's wedding. The children will be able to enter the academy with the Crown Prince. Fortunately, the Crown Prince was two years ahead of them, so he could even help ensure that they were not intimidated.”

When Madame An finished answering matriarch Yun's question, she brought up some small details regarding her eightyth birthday, as well as the guest list. 

Although matriarch Yun generally did not care about household affairs, Yun Lan placed great importance on this anniversary. Afraid that she would miss some important details, Madam An had reported everything to matriarch Yun to protect herself from Yun Lan's displeasure. Those who were outside the circle would only think that Madam An was cautious, meticulous, and respectful.

As Yun Ruoyan heard Madam An reciting the guest list, she started to frown.

Crown Prince, Li Qianxiao.

The head of the Pei family and his sole heir, Pei Yingxiong and Pei Ziao.

The head of the Li family, Li Tianling.

The Slaughterer King, Li Mo.

Everyone he doesn't want to attend .. will attend!