Traveling Through Journey to the West: I Am the Dragon King

Seeing the Weaver Girl's wary expression, Yun Chonghua recalled the White Crane Fairy's instructions and quickly waved his hand with a smile, saying, "Don't be nervous. I came to see you today not because of bad luck, but because of good fortune."

Despite Yun Chonghua's smiling face, the Weaver Girl remained vigilant. She said, "Good fortune? What good fortune is there in associating with a despicable person like you? Dong Xiaozi died a violent death, and the Seventh Princess was punished by being confined to Yaochi. And all of this is because of you! If it weren't for you, the Seventh Princess and Dong Xiaozi could be living happily as husband and wife in the mortal realm..."

Before the Weaver Girl could finish speaking, Yun Chonghua continued, "Then they were reported by the Kitchen God and caught red-handed by the Giant Spirit God. The Seventh Princess will be imprisoned for ten thousand years because of her desire to enter the mortal world, while Dong Yong will be banished to the eighteenth level of hell and never be reincarnated."

"If I hadn't taken the blame for the Seventh Princess that day, the Seventh Princess and Dong Yong would have ended up like this. Now the Seventh Princess is merely confined to her own palace in Yaochi, while Dong Yong has been reincarnated and is enjoying nine lifetimes of bliss. This is what I, this 'despicable villain,' have brought upon them."

Upon hearing this, the Weaver Girl turned her head away and said disdainfully, "Heh, that's nothing but your high-sounding sophistry for power. In that matter, Dong Xiaozi died, the Seventh Princess was confined, and although the Kitchen God was a whistleblower, he reported the truth impartially; there's nothing to criticize. Only you, the one who killed, is the biggest beneficiary. What is someone who rises to power by stepping on the corpses of others if not a 'despicable villain'?"

Hearing the Weaver Girl's cold words, Yun Chonghua didn't bother to argue with her.

After all, she already had a bad impression of me, so no matter how I explained, it would be in vain.

However, Yun Chonghua didn't care about the Weaver Girl's insults. The reward for his meteoric rise was the reward he deserved for upholding the royal family's dignity and prestige, and for resolving the matter satisfactorily with minimal cost.

As for whether it's a meritorious act of maintaining the Three Realms or a despicable act of breaking up a marriage, that's a matter of opinion.

Yun Chonghua looked at the Weaver Girl and said, "I don't care what you think of me. I've only come to see you today on the Empress's secret orders. If it weren't for the Empress's instructions, I wouldn't bother with your affairs. Alright! There are no outsiders here now, so let's not hold back."

"Your affair with the Golden Bull Star Lord and the birth of your child in the mortal realm has been exposed. However, Your Majesty is merciful, and Sister White Crane has already taken care of everything for you. Now, come back to Yaochi with me, and Your Majesty will help you cover up this shameful affair."

Upon hearing the word "conceal," the Weaver Girl's attitude softened slightly. She asked, "Oh? Conceal? How?"

Yun Chonghua replied, "Not many people know about your descent to the mortal realm. Only the Empress, Sister Baihe, and I know. The Empress's intention is for me to bring you back; we'll resolve your descent to the mortal realm ourselves."

"Sister White Crane also gave me two runes to imprison magical power, to conceal the magical power within your children, so they can live a peaceful life as mortals in the human world."

"As for the Taurus Star Lord, I heard from Sister White Crane that his five lifetimes of tribulations are about to be completed. In fact, His Majesty even reduced his lifespan by fifty years so that he could return to Heaven sooner. In another twenty years or so, after this lifetime ends, he can return to Heaven."

After hearing this, the Weaver Girl asked, "Is that really true?"

Yun Chonghua replied, "Of course. I believe you know what the crime of falsely conveying the Empress's decree is without me having to explain. I don't have that kind of courage. Alright, I have conveyed the Empress's message. The best outcome right now is for you to come back to Yaochi with me to apologize to the Empress and pull back from the brink. I don't know how the Empress will punish you afterward. However, the Golden Bull Star Lord and your two children can both have a peaceful end. Right now, while everyone is still unaware, let's make this matter a small matter and then let it go. That's the best outcome."

The Weaver Girl fell silent after hearing this.

As the Weaver Girl pondered, she glanced at Yun Chonghua again.

Yun Chonghua stood there waiting for her to think things through.

Looking at the Weaver Girl, Yun Chonghua couldn't help but sigh.

He couldn't really comment on the Weaver Girl's longing for the mortal world. He was just glad that the Taurus Star Lord hadn't been ruined by the Weaver Girl.

Sometimes, having a wife who is blinded by love and doesn't consider the consequences can indeed be a stumbling block in one's career.

Just as Yun Chonghua felt he had persuaded the Weaver Girl and was about to take her back to Heaven to report, the Weaver Girl frowned and said, "No! You're lying to me!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua was also taken aback.

Then Yun Chonghua rolled his eyes at her, took a deep breath, and said, "Lie to you? I don't have that kind of leisure or elegance. Besides, what do you have that's worth lying to?"

Seeing this, the Weaver Girl sneered and said, "You're still lying. Her Majesty has always abhorred worldly desires. Now that I've descended to the mortal realm and secretly conceived a child with my husband, this is a heinous crime. How could Her Majesty possibly forgive me?! Besides, even if she were to forgive me, it should be the White Crane Fairy who delivers the decree. Why send you?! Now it seems you know you can't defeat me, so you're trying to trick me back to Heaven with lies. Once I return to Heaven, I'll be walking into a trap! You, you murderous scoundrel, can then step on my body to gain higher rank and titles! Am I right?!"

Hearing this woman's "persecution complex" imagination, Yun Chonghua felt quite helpless.

Yun Chonghua sneered and said, "You're overthinking it. Her Majesty does indeed abhor mortal desires, but she is merciful and truly wants to give you a chance to pull back from the brink. Otherwise, it wouldn't be me coming, but Wang Lingguan. As for Sister Baihe, she's busy preparing for the Peach Banquet and keeping the other fairies in check to prevent this scandal from being exposed. Fairy Ni Chang and Fairy Baihua have already received their orders, only..."

"You're the only one missing. If she doesn't do her best to cover for you, what do you think everyone will think?"

"As for the last point, you said I was no match for you, trying to trick you into walking into your trap..." Yun Chonghua couldn't help but laugh at this point, "Hahaha, even the Golden Cicada Elder under the Buddha of the Western Paradise only managed to fight me to a draw. No matter how strong you are, can you be stronger than him? You're no match for me, hahahaha."

After laughing, Yun Chonghua looked at the Weaver Girl and changed the subject, saying, "If Her Majesty hadn't intentionally covered for you and instructed me not to make this a big deal, I wouldn't be wasting so much time talking to you. Take my advice and stop now. The trouble you've caused this time is already huge. Although the Seventh Princess was also secretly married to a mortal, she didn't have time to conceive a child with Dong Yong, while you not only ruined the future of the Golden Bull Star Lord but also bore him two children. If this matter really gets out, I don't need to say what your fate will be. You should come back to Yaochi with me now and apologize to Her Majesty; it's not too late! Otherwise, your whole family will be doomed!"

Although Yun Chonghua had tried his best to appeal to her emotions and reason with her, the Weaver Girl was completely unmoved by his words.

The Weaver Girl sneered and said, "Hmph! Future prospects! All you people care about is your future! Although my husband and I have only been together for a few years, we have been a loving couple, farming and weaving in these mountains, raising our children together. The love and joy we have experienced far surpasses what you call being a desolate god in the heavens. That heartless Heavenly Court, go back to it yourself if you want!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Chonghua sighed helplessly. Dealing with women who are obsessed with love is really troublesome.

His patience had been worn down by her, and Yun Chonghua said, "Sigh! Since you're so ungrateful and stubborn, then don't blame me for offending you!"

After saying this, Yun Chonghua summoned the halberd.