Hong Luan quickly prepared a simple ceremony. As she watched the three little ones kneel before the Verdant Green Maiden and perform the Apprenticeship Gift, she couldn't help feeling a little dazed.
The last time she'd taken part in the Verdant Green Maiden accepting disciples had been during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han.
And the disciples had been Wei Qing and Huo Qu Bing!
After all the twists and turns, nearly eight hundred years had passed. She knew that while she'd been away, the Verdant Green Maiden had accepted several more disciples, especially the Yang Family Siblings. As a Qing Niao serving the Queen Mother of the West, Hong Luan naturally knew Female Immortal Yunhua.
The Yang Family Siblings might not have been famous in this world, but there was no doubt they'd achieved a great deal!
They were the only disciples the Verdant Green Maiden had ever taught who'd truly succeeded in cultivation.
Though immortal blessings had played a part, they were only an added boost. If the Yang Family Siblings had lacked talent themselves, those blessings would have been useless.
"Bow!"
Hong Luan presided over the Apprenticeship Gift.
The three Li Family Siblings solemnly bowed to the Verdant Green Maiden once, twice, then a third time.
After three formal prostrations, they became her official disciples.
The Verdant Green Maiden was in an excellent mood!
She looked at Li Shimin, her face blooming with a smile.
Ziwei Great Emperor!
Had he forgotten? When he was little, she'd held him in her arms. Not only that, he'd even knelt before her!
If she said that aloud, who in Heaven wouldn't be shocked?
Who wouldn't dare say, "Empress Yuan Jun is bold indeed. My admiration, my admiration!"
"Ahem—"
The Verdant Green Maiden cleared her throat and said to the