Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 565 - Three Hundred Fifty-Nine: Persuasion

Chapter 565: Chapter Three Hundred Fifty-Nine: Persuasion

The rain curtain fell, ticking loudly.

The gloomy and dark light filtered through the window lattice, casting upon the pale skin of the two ladies as white as snow.

Bai Muxi’s delicate and enchanting eyes half-closed as her mind rapidly weighed the pros and cons.

But it was only for an instant that she realized there were only two paths laid out before her.

Either let the Saintess’s recognition become even more deeply rooted, or help her to correct this recognition, bit by bit.

And after this thought had flashed by, the conflict in Bai Muxi’s heart was replaced by a soft sigh.

She was entirely unlike these two noble women from the Upper World because her feelings for the young master contained no love, only awe.

The young master had been very kind to her, and whether she repaid this kindness with her body or slaved away for him, the difference was the same to her.

If the young master desired her abilities, then she would exert herself.

If the young master wanted her body, then she would serve in his bed.

In the Underground Palace, in that absolute place, there was no talk of chastity as within Dayan Territory.

Survival and continuation were the only principles there.

During the times she ruled the Underground Palace as the sacrifice, she kept her chastity because she was the commander of fate in the Underground Palace.

After she seized power, she still kept her chastity, merely because she was saving it for some future trade.

Even if the young master hadn’t arrived, she already had some clues on how to get out.

And should she leave, based on the records in the ancient texts, men of the Upper World seemed to pity this so-called chastity.

Now that the young master had saved her and the citizens of the Underground Palace, she belonged to him.

Of course,

As a "normal" person by earthly standards, if Bai Muxi claimed she did not yearn for more, it would naturally be a lie.

She longed to climb higher, to gain more power, because only then could she secure more chips within the vast Prime Minister’s Mansion to seek greater welfare for the citizens of the Underground Palace.

However, despite her desires, Bai Muxi was very clear that everything must be done according to one’s capabilities.

As long as Princess Wu Yuan held her position, she knew very well that she could not compete with her.

If she stubbornly pursued more, she might very well doom both herself and the citizens of the Underground Palace.

Therefore, her best choice was not to engage in petty maneuvers but to quietly stay by the young master’s side and try to gain his favor as much as possible.

Thinking this, Bai Muxi made a decision in her heart.

She had to choose the latter.

The young master was very smart, and so were the people around him.

If she chose the former, leaving aside whether she would succeed or not, if it were to be discovered, it would probably result in the fate of so-called harem-wrecking, poisonous women.

After all, her connection with the young master was really very fragile.

But the latter was entirely different.

If successful, she would ally with Tianyan to rise in status.

If the failure was exposed, her sensibility could still win the young master’s favor.

Thinking thus,

Facing the sliver of light filtering through the window lattice, Bai Muxi’s lips curved into a smile as she whispered softly to Tianyan, her tone aptly urgent,

"The young master did indeed say that, but he has never touched Mu Xi. It must be because of Saintess and your position in the young master’s heart, Prince Wu Yuan."

Tianyan’s mood did not improve but became somewhat mocking,

"Position? He just hasn’t had the chance. If you were to travel alone with him for a while, you might try and see if he would touch you."

"....."

Bai Muxi’s eyes suddenly froze, and her heartbeat sped up slightly.

Physical connection was a catalyst for fostering feelings.

To create an opportunity to be alone with the young master...

But before she could ponder any further, Tianyan’s cold gaze swept over her,

"What, Commander, you actually want to try?"

"...."

Bai Muxi carefully lowered her head,

"Mu... Mu Xi has no such intention."

But after a brief moment, she whispered again,

"Saintess, since the young master has such a nature, are you confident you can change him?"

Tianyan’s expression was taken aback, then she clenched her fingers under the wide sleeves of her robe.

Was she confident?

Not a chance!

If that bastard’s nature could be changed, she wouldn’t have gotten angry so many times in the Enchantress Divine Illusion Realm!

"It seems Saintess does not have much confidence."

When Bai Muxi saw the slight bite on the corner of the other’s lip, she looked down and said, "Forgive Mu Xi’s impertinence, Saintess. Knowing that the young master’s nature is hard to change, yet you wish for his undivided loyalty—don’t you find such a contradiction is irreconcilable?"

Tianyan’s gaze turned icy instantly,

"Are you treating me like an idiot with your words?"

Bai Muxi was not surprised that Tianyan could hear the meaning behind her words.

The Saintess might be poor with words, possibly not as good at arguing as others, but her mind was extremely sharp.

"Mu Xi is merely stating a fact."

Bai Muxi’s eyes lifted slightly, her fragile gaze looking into the other’s eyes, her voice slow and soft, like the gentle flow of water under a bridge, "Your persistence, I fear, will only end in falling out with the young master and eventually going your separate ways..."

"Shut up!"

Tianyan abruptly stood up, as if a sore spot had been poked, "Bai Muxi, I know what you’re trying to do, you’re saying this just to make Changtian favor you more.

"I don’t care what you think, but remember, you are you, and I am me; we are not the same!"

Looking up slightly at the petite but tall figure before her, Bai Muxi pondered for a moment, shook her head, and said softly,

"Then, Saintess, can you make the young master give up Prince Wu Yuan?"

Tianyan was startled, her beautiful eyes blinked, and she said softly,

"As long as he recalls those forgotten memories...."

"Stop deceiving yourself."