Rebirth: A Woman With Frozen Heart

At the same time, Inside Tianshang De Kongjian.. Living room in Moon Palace..

"Songsi?"

Ming Yue asked, curiosity could be seen on her face. Currently the Wu family and the four beasts gathered in Moon Palace's living room. They were discussing about the dark green feather that the man with brown hair had in his hand.

"Yes. That feather is a feather of a Songsi, mountain demon. They never attack mortals nor they have any ill will toward them." Xuan Wu explained, "More over they never left the mountain."

"U-um.. I think this one has attacked human and left the mountain then joined the witch clan." Ling Mao added nervously.

"I think that's what most likely happened." Xuan Wu agreed to Ling Mao's words, "A peaceful Demon that already know the taste of mortal's blood, it can never forget the taste. It will d.e.s.i.r.e mortals more and more."

"So this Songsi is the one that Xiao Yin's mother made a contract with?" Grandpa Wu asked.

"Most likely but we don't know for sure yet." Ming Yue answered, "We don't have much lead about this Songsi. So far this demon only attack Xiao Yin's mother but not Xiao Yin, so we can only assume it like that."

Grandpa Wu nodded in understanding, "Okay so for the time being, we can put this matter side and focus on more important one."

Ming Yue tilted her head slightly, looking confused, "More important one?"

"It's your welcoming party. A party to introduce you formally as Wu Family." Shi Jian said and he raised his hand when Ming Yue was about to say something, "I won't accept any refusal nor buts. Yue'er, I want all people in D city know that you are now my daughter."

"True, I don't want to hear anyone say that you are the cursed child of D City!" Fan Mei said, her face showed serious she was about this matter. "You are Wu Ming Yue, My beloved daughter. The three of you are the children I am proud of."

"I agree! Sister Yue is the sister I am proud of!" Lin Shao grinned, making a guts pose.

"Let's show those people that Sister Yue is not someone they can insult as a cursed child anymore!" Lin Zhao nodded solemnly while crossing her arms beneath her bosom, acting so proudly.

Grandpa Wu and Shi Jian laughed hard while Fan Mei giggled seeing the twins' antics. Ming Yue couldn't help but smile gently, feeling warm inside. She was grateful to heaven for its gift. The gift to be the member of this warm and loving family.

"Thank you." Ming Yue said earnestly.

"What are you saying 'Thank you' for?" Grandpa Wu snorted, looking displeased. "You are my granddaughter, this is a given!"

Fan Mei clapped her hands once, "Rather than that, let's discuss about the party! Let's make grand!" she said excitedly, "We will going to have the party at most luxurious hotel in D City! Then the clothes! we need to shop and.."

Fan Mei excitedly discussed the details of the party with Lin Zhao and Zhu Que. Ming Yue was left dumbfounded and speechless seeing the three females were so excited about something like this. Deep down she felt a little bit weird and worried. In the past, Ming Yue used to be excited about shopping, clothes, parties and all of those worldly things. Yet, she didn't feel anything at all for such things now.

Was it because she was no longer mortal?

But Zhu Que looked excited and she was not a mortal..

What was the reason then..?

"Master?" Ling Mao's voice brought Ming Yue back from her deep thought, "Is something wrong?" The child's eyes stared at Ming Yue's expression with worry clearly painted in those golden eyes.

Ming Yue smiled and patted Ling Mao's head gently, "I am fine. Just think of something."

As she turned her gaze from Ling Mao, Ming Yue finally noticed that the three beasts had their eyes focused on her. Feeling slightly embarrassed for being caught in a daze, Ming Yue cleared her throat and spoke, "I was just thinking, there are so many details in the party which make me nervous."

"I thought you are having one of those days." Bai Hu spoke, being tactless as always while Qing Long and Xuan Wu stared at him in disbelief.

Ming Yue stunned and her eyes slightly narrowed as she stared at Bai Hu, "One of those days?" She asked, her tone became low and dangerous. Both Qing Long and Xuan Wu noticed the change in Ming Yue tone.

Bai Hu who was oblivious to it, spoke even more. "You know, the day when--"

*SMACK!!*

"OW! Dammit, that hurts you stinky lizard! What was that for?!" Bai Hu touched his forehead, glaring at Qing Long. It turned out Qing Long who was sitting across Grandpa Wu, accompanying him playing chess, threw the chess piece at Bai Hu and hit his forehead hard.

Grandpa Wu and Shi Jian sighed, shaking their heads in resignation while Lin Shao covered his mouth to hold the urge to laugh. As they came to know the four guardians, they realized that the four guardians had unique personalities. The only similarity the four guardians had, was how they treasured Ming Yue and put her above all else. Even above themselves.

"It's better you stop talking before.." His eyes gestured at Ming Yue who gazed at Bai Hu coldly.

Bai Hu finally noticed Ming Yue's expression and made a gulping sound. Ling Mao broke the tension as she asked Ming Yue, "Master, what does 'one of those days' mean?" she asked, tilting her head. Her golden eyes which looked pure and innocent stared at Ming Yue curiously.

Turning her gaze from Bai Hu, Ming Yue c.a.r.e.s.sed Ling Mao's head. "I will explain it to you when you are older, Mao Mao." Ming Yue said with a gentle smile.

Ling Mao who didn't understand why the explanation had to wait until she was older, nodded happily as she enjoyed being c.a.r.e.s.sed by Ming Yue's hand, "Okay, Master."

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(Insert theme : Liang Liang (Guzheng))

Meanwhile.. In Q City..

A young girl was playing guzheng in her room, the melody was soft and melancholic. It contained feelings that could not be described with words. Longing, sadness, love and despair, it could be felt from it.

"Ying Ying." A voice came from the door as it was opened from outside, "Are you still practicing?" A woman who looked like in her mid thirties entered the room. Her expression was gentle, her eyes stared at Ying Yue with adoration.

This woman was Lu Ruan Ai, the mother of Ying Yue and Ming Yue. She was the wife of Feng Tan Hao, the owner of Fengshi Company.

"Yes, mother." Ying Yue smiled softly, her fingers stopped dancing along the guzheng strings.

"The melody is rather melancholic, what is the name?" Ruan Ai asked.

"Liang Liang, it means The Lonely Cold Appearance.." Ying Yue's eyes moved down, staring at her guzheng.

"What sad meaning, why don't you play the one you always played before.. hmm, I think the name 'Shining Moon'?" Ruan Ai suggested,

Ying Yue's eyes flickered and shook her head, "I forgot about that melody. I can't play it anymore." She said and lifted her eyes to meet Ruan Ai's gaze.

"I will play this melody from now on." Ying Yue forced herself to smile.

'Until the memory of this melody disappears from my mind.' Ying Yue added inwardly.

Ruan Ai sighed and shook her head, "You can learn the melody once again, don't be sad about it. You act like the melody can't be played anymore."

Ying Yue only kept smiling without saying anything in return. She knew that no one would understand her circ.u.mstances, not even her mother who gave birth to her and her sister. Thinking of her sister, Ming Yue.. Ying Yue opened her mouth to speak.

"Mother.. Do you have any news about Sister Ming Yue?" Ying Yue asked.

Ruan Ai's expression turned cold instantly the moment Ying Yue asked the question. "I told you before, don't mention that cursed child in front of me. Don't think about her either. She is nothing but a plague in our life." Ruan Ai spoke in disgust and hatred.

"You are my ONLY daughter. You don't have a sister name, Ming Yue." Ruan Ai left Ying Yue's room just like that. As if just mentioning Ming Yue's name was unbearable to her.

Sighing heavily while closing her eyes, Ying Yue shook hear head. As she opened her eyes and stared at the window, Ying Yue spoke in soft tone. "...You don't know what kind of heavy sin you have made, mother.."

"..The moment you realize who she really is..."

"That is the moment.. you will regret everything you had done.."