A Benefactor's Help

Fu Siwen and Father Chu were overjoyed, but the master's words still weighed heavily on her heart. She did not dare let down her guard, afraid that everything might be nothing more than her own illusion.

The day before Su Minghui returned to the Su Household, a friend recommended someone to her. The friend said he was a master she had met while practicing in the mountains with her hair uncut, someone deeply knowledgeable about mysticism. After hearing about Fu Siwen's situation, he was willing to come and take a look himself.

Su Minghui told Fu Siwen about it, and Fu Siwen, regardless of whether it was real or not, agreed immediately.

The next day, a plainly dressed middle-aged man knocked on the Chu Family's door. If they had not known beforehand, they never would have guessed that this ordinary-looking man was the highly skilled master their friend had described.

Having learned from their previous experience, Fu Siwen clearly did not hold overly high expectations for this master. Still, she politely invited him inside.

The moment the man entered, he spotted Su Leyun sleeping soundly in Su Minghui's arms. He could not help looking at him several more times, yet the longer he looked, the less he could make out.

He simply withdrew his gaze, leaving him with only one conclusion: this child was no ordinary person.

His eyes had seen countless demons and ghosts, yet he could not discern the true nature of the young child in a woman's arms. The only possibility was that, in every regard, this child far surpassed him.

Fu Siwen brought Chu Xuan out. The man studied him intently and said bluntly, "Your son carries an evil fate. He is destined not to live past the age of twelve."

Those words were exactly the same as what the previous master had said. If only one person had said it, they could dismiss it as nonsense. But when two people said the same thing, they had no choice but to think more deeply about it.

Fu Siwen's heart sank straight to the bottom.

To her surprise, the man continued, "However, this evil is not your son's evil, nor is this fate truly his fate. He has merely encountered villains and thus suffered this calamity. Fortunately, there are not only villains in his life, but also a benefactor. So, madam, there is no need to worry. As long as that benefactor is present, your son will surely turn danger into safety."

The man spoke in an archaic, refined manner, but Fu Siwen heard that her son still had a chance. She immediately seized on the key point and hurriedly asked, "Then who is my son's benefactor?"

"Far away at the edge of the sky, yet close before your eyes."

The man turned his head. Everyone else followed his gaze, until their eyes finally landed on Su Leyun.

It was as though Fu Siwen had suddenly seen the light. The more she thought about it, the more sense the man's words made. "No wonder! No wonder Xuanxuan has been getting better day by day ever since Leyun came to our home!"

Su Minghui could tell that this man was far more capable than the so-called master from before. That previous master had not noticed anything special about Su Leyun at all.

She asked the question that had long troubled her. "Master, can you tell me what exactly is going on with my son? He seems a little different from other children..."

"I'm sorry, but I have not grasped the karma involved. However, I can say with certainty that this child is protected by countless gods. Having Young Master Chu Xuan spend more time with him will bring nothing but benefits. When the time is right, perhaps he may even be able to change Young Master Chu Xuan's fate."

"That's wonderful! Xuanxuan can be saved!" Fu Siwen hugged Chu Xuan and wept tears of joy. When Chu Yanxiao heard that his older brother would not die, he happily jumped up and down as well.

Meanwhile, Su Leyun frowned after being disturbed by the cheering. He turned over in Su Minghui's arms and continued sleeping soundly, completely unaware that his image within the Chu Family had now been upgraded to that of a "life-saving benefactor."

That evening, Fu Siwen and Father Chu sought out Su Minghui.

The couple looked at Su Minghui with beaming smiles. "Huihui, we have a presumptuous request."

Su Minghui said directly, "Why are you being so formal with me? Just say it."

Father Chu said, "We discussed it and would like to take Leyun as our godson. We wonder whether you would be willing."

The moment Father Chu returned home, he heard about Su Leyun. He had never believed in fate or fortune-telling before, but science could not save Chu Xuan's life. Even if it was something he did not believe in, he was willing to try believing in it.

Since Su Leyun was supposedly Chu Xuan's destined benefactor, it would be best if they could spend more time together. After much consideration, Fu Siwen came up with the idea of taking him as their godson.

After spending this time together, she had already found Su Leyun clever and endearing. If they had the bond of godparents and godson, not only would she gain another wonderful son, but it would also be more convenient for the two families to visit each other in the future. It was simply the best of both worlds.

"So that's all it was! Didn't we agree before that we would be godmothers to each other's children? What's so hard to say about that?"

Seeing how cautious the two of them were, Su Minghui had thought she was about to hear something truly difficult to bring up.

Su Minghui's attitude put the couple at ease. "So you agree?"

Su Minghui nodded. "I have no problem with it. It just depends on whether Su Leyun agrees."

If Su Leyun had been an ordinary child, Su Minghui would have decided for him. But Su Leyun was not ordinary, so she still chose to respect his opinion.

Su Leyun had been listening with his ears perked up. He had not expected everyone's attention to suddenly focus on him, and he shyly covered his face with both little hands.

Fu Siwen and Father Chu both leaned close. They had already been marveling at how exquisitely adorable the child was, but that tiny gesture nearly melted them both on the spot.

Fu Siwen did not forget the matter at hand. "Leyun, would you like to be our godson? If you do, Uncle and Auntie promise to treat you like our own son and always be good to you~"

[Yes, yes! Two more powerful backers—of course Leyun was willing!]

Su Leyun waved his little hands and babbled away. His eyes curved into crescents as he smiled.

"Looks like he's very willing." Su Minghui acted as his translator. "Then from now on, Su Leyun will call you Godfather and Godmother."

The two were both delighted and immediately declared that they would never mistreat Su Leyun. They would choose an auspicious day to hold a ceremony and let everyone in the Imperial Capital know that Su Leyun was now a member of the Chu Family as well.

Fu Siwen then told the news to the two brothers, Chu Xuan and Chu Yanxiao. Chu Xuan understood his parents' painstaking intentions, and he liked Su Leyun very much too, so he readily agreed.

Chu Yanxiao, meanwhile, happily ran two laps around the living room. "Yay! Does that mean Leyun will live at our house from now on and never leave again?!"

He excitedly ran to Fu Siwen, rubbing his hands together as he gazed up at her with starry eyes. "Mommy, please, let my little wife sleep in my room, okay~"

Fu Siwen and Father Chu looked at each other. This child seemed to have misunderstood something. They were only taking Su Leyun as their godson, not actually having him become Chu Yanxiao's child bride!

Just as Fu Siwen was trying to explain the difference to Chu Yanxiao, Su Minghui came out carrying her luggage. She had stayed in the Chu Family's home for too long, and who knew what Zhou Guomin might do? Now that Chu Xuan had recovered, it was time for them to return.

Seeing his little wife about to leave, Chu Yanxiao suddenly rushed over and hugged Su Minghui's leg. He looked up at her with complete sincerity. "Auntie Hui, adopt me!"

He did not care. He wanted to live with his little wife!