The Unmoving Bride

“And you didn’t have to go through the swaddling stage like others, you just grew up and started talking?” It’s so amazing, truly worthy of being the foremost messenger under the Judge’s command at the Palace of Yama. Wu Xiaopei looked at him with wide, admiring eyes, nodding her head vigorously. Seeing her gaze, Niu Qi felt a twinge of guilt. The reason for all these issues was due to his own carelessness, not only harming her but also losing his working tool, the Time Mirror. “Uh… Xiaopei, you don’t need to admire me, but you have to promise me, after I finish speaking, you mustn’t get angry.” Niu Qi’s tone carried a hint of pleading. Wu Xiaopei, not taking it to heart, nodded in agreement. “Well… actually, it’s because I accidentally… the forgetfulness cake that Meng Po gave you, because if you didn’t eat it, then… by accident, even my Time Mirror… the timing was off, so you… thus, the Judge asked the City God to use fortune-telling… until you were sixteen… after the incident, to use you… saying they wanted to invite you… otherwise, I…” Niu Qi stammered through the explanation from beginning to end. Initially full of admiration for Niu Qi, Wu Xiaopei’s expression grew uglier as he spoke, and by the end, she was staring at him coldly with bated breath. After he finished, Niu Qi didn’t dare to make a sound, silently waiting for Wu Xiaopei’s response. After staring at each other for a long time, Wu Xiaopei let out a long breath, raised her hand, and slowly massaged her temples. “So, I am now a person named Yan Xinmeng, and I’ve been a vegetative person for sixteen years.” Niu Qi nodded. “I’m supposed to get married in a few days.” Niu Qi nodded again. “After the incident, I have to use the opportunity to find your lost Time Mirror.” He nodded again with guilt. “If the Time Mirror isn’t found quickly, many people won’t be able to be reincarnated on time, causing chaos in the heavens and the earth.” Niu Qi could only nod with a bitter smile. Suddenly, Wu Xiaopei squinted her eyes, rushed to Niu Qi, and with all her strength, grabbed his neck and shook him vigorously. “I hate you, Niu Qi!” She growled through gritted teeth. Niu Qi let Wu Xiaopei’s violent actions continue, knowing that no matter how hard she tried, he wouldn’t die, and the trouble was caused by him. He thought it might be good for her to vent some anger.