Plan Starts Now!

Like always the day starts off as normal as any day in Baihe, if-...it wasn't for a certain disciple who couldn't just stop messing around with her Shixiongs and Shijies.

"A-Ren! Get down from there!" One of the girl's Shijie called while the girl just giggled.

"Hahaha! Nope!" The girl continued climbing the tree, gymnastics style.

"Shimei! Be careful!" The rest cried out, anxious that the girl might fall. Meanwhile, the girl just giggled until she reached the top. She snapped a picture of the beautiful scenery and the funny faces of her Shixiongs and Shijies.

Laughing, she jumped down, which made the disciples to shriek, while she landed perfectly fine.

Wuye JaRen laughed while the others sighed in relief and the rest to faint or pissed off.

"Don't ever do that again! You gave us a scare!" One of her Shixiongs scolds.

"Hehe, sorry third Shixiong" the girl laughed as she was playfully hit by the head.

"But that was quite impressive though" the familiar gentle voice comments from behind the group of disciples.

"Sect Leader Wuye!" They bowed before her while the girl cheered.

"A-Niang!"

Wuye XieLun nods acknowledging the disciples proper manners and raised a brow on the girl, who laughed and joined the bowing session.

JaRen looked up after bowing, "A-Niang"

"A-Ren, if you had nothing to do, could you please come with me for a few minutes?" Wuye XieLun smiled and beckoned the girl to follow her.

Saying her farewell to the disciples, she followed the Sect Leader to her chamber. When they arrived, Wuye JaRen immediately plopped down and snuggled the pillows, Wuye XieLun laughed and took a seat.

"Oh A-Ren, you just turned 7 this year which means you're 25 years old and you're still acting like a child as always" Wuye XieLun sighed, smiling.

"But don't you like my childishness?" Wuye JaRen countered, smiling.

"It's because you look so small and adorable if you did" Wuye XieLun countered back and the girl choked on the 'small' and growled.

"A-Niang! I'm still growing ok?!"

"Ahahaha! Alright, alright" Wuye XieLun laughed. "Well, I hope that you are ready, in a few days, we will head to Yunping City"

"Mh-mn" the girl nodded.

~†~

Yunping City is somewhere in Yunmeng's territory where they would probably meet Jin GuangYao or Meng Yao and if possibly still alive, his mother, Meng Shi.

In her first life, JaRen never really hated Meng Yao. As she was watching and reading everything related to Jin GuangYao, she already knew why such a guy as sharp and strategic as Jin GuangYao that could easily maneuver an escape through words, would do many conspiracy.

She imagined, what would it be like to be shamed, to be humiliated and neglected by a very ludicrous and lecherous Father. And she confirmed, she'd rather die than to live like that. But on Meng Yao's account, he'll do more before he'll die.

Ever since the day when Wuye JaRen told XieLun about everything, she started recalling everything and tried to make any possibilities that would perhaps, change some things.

In every versions of the story, it doesn't shows the day or time, so it may not be certain that they'll arrive there early or late before something happens.

JaRen took out her phone while XieLun holds her hands, just in case she'll get lost in the bustling streets. JaRen reads the novel again carefully analyzing every event in the story, just about when she was done re-reading the whole chapter, the sound of doors could be heard nearby and a woman was thrown out.

JaRen immediately tugged XieLun's hand and took a glance at her. XieLun nodded and they both walked towards the commotion. When they arrived there, XieLun's eyes darkened and JaRen slightly flinched in fear.

JaRen knew all about XieLun's thoughts, conduct and demeanor, given the time that they spent together, she would probably knew what her Mother is thinking and today, she's sure it isn't pleasant.

One thing for sure, her Mother is gentle and kind but that doesn't mean that she won't be angered by unrighteous things, like disrespecting women and ohhh....you wouldn't want to disrespect and treat women badly in her presence, so when XieLun saw the woman being thrown out, naked and a boy on his 10's tried his best to cover her, she may not show it but she's raging furiously and JaRen would probably had run for miles now if it wasn't for the firm grip on her hand.

They both walked towards the pitiful duo after XieLun finally regained her composure.

"A-Ren... about those two–" XieLun mentioned and JaRen nodded.

"Those two, the boy is Meng Yao and that woman is her Mother, Meng Shi, she works at a brothel but she is quite a knowledgeable one, when Jin GuangShan first came here," JaRen eyes narrowed, she really hated that lecherous man, "he is captivated by her beauty, thus leading to bed"

By this, JaRen's grip tighten as they kept walking towards the two.

"But, Jin GuangShan was a fool, he promised that he would come back for them, he gave Meng Shi a trinket that to be said 'holds a value' as a promise seal, so he left the woman being hopefully deceived. When Meng Yao was born, Jin GuangShan still didn't return but Meng Shi put every effort to raise Meng Yao to like a higher-class, bought him books to read, whether it be a about cultivation or not, taught him calligraphy and things about cultivation, I think"

"Then why didn't Jin GuangShan return?" XieLun's voice, hidden venom made the sentence sounds like not a question.

"In the novel, Jin GuangShan left Meng Shi in the brothel with her fame and beauty to fend herself for a few years until he 'comes back' but eventually, he never did, the filthy motherfucker" JaRen gritted her teeth.

"A-Ren, language" XieLun used her gentle tone this time.

They both stopped in front of the Mother and son, both clung to each other nervously as the crowds of men's hunger and lust filled eyes roam the body of the woman, who is afraid to get up in fear of being exposed.

XieLun took off her outer robes and draped them on the poor woman, to cover her and turned to the crowds of men and gave them a unknown expression that the people's hair stood up and scrambled, JaRen was sure she heard someone shriek.

XieLun returned to look at the shivering lady who pulled the robes closer to hide herself even more.

"Could you stand up?" XieLun's gentle voice made the woman less tense but still shivering. When she attempt to stand up, her legs wobbled and almost fell down.

"Mom!!" The boy cried, tried to catch her mother but pale hands already had hold of her. In one swift motion, XieLun carried the woman, bridal style.

Ah, this must be the power of giants -_-', JaRen thought, exasperated.

XieLun turned to the young boy who is eyeing us the whole time, anxiously and nervously. "Child, is there somewhere we could stay in for a while?" XieLun asked gently.

"Um, there...is an inn nearby" the boy pointed at a inn just up ahead. "Why? Where are you–"

"Your Mother is ill isn't she? Then we need a place to stay to rest so we could tend her" XieLun smiled at the surprised boy.

"Well then" XieLun beckoned the two to follow her as she carried the woman in her arms.

"Come on Gege!!"

"Wha?!" JaRen grabbed the boy's arms, he tumbled as they followed the woman in front of them. As they were nearing the inn, XieLun starts a conversation.

"Tell me child, what is your name?"

The boy hesitates but answered the question without stuttering.

"Meng Yao"

"I see, and your Mother?"

"Meng Shi"

They arrived at the inn and asked for two rooms. After Wuye XieLun paid, they went to one of the rooms and laid the unconscious woman, gently then turned to face Wuye JaRen.

"A-Ren, could you please look after them?"

"Ok! Where are you going, A-Niang?"

"I'll go buy some clothes and medicine, don't do anything stupid alright? Meng Yao" XieLun called and Meng Yao jumped in surprise and turned to her, "if A-Ren do anything stupid or reckless, you had the right to hit or pinch her"

Wow, you just literally asked me to look after them, yet you ask Meng Yao to look after me, so amazing–like what the fuck?

JaRen glared at the retrieving figure while pouting.

~†~

Sometimes, JaRen hates XieLun when she leaves her the responsibility but to have people to look after her, excuse you but she's already 25!!! Why do you need somebody to look after me?!!!, She would grumble and whine when XieLun makes a come back and continuously hit her from embarrassment.

"Damn you, woman" JaRen muttered and turned to face Meng Yao, who's looking at his Mother.

"Don't worry Gege, she'll be fine! A-Niang went out to buy some medicine to help her feel better!"

"Why did you help us?" Meng Yao asked, still looking at his mother.

"Do you really need to have a reason to help people in need?" JaRen asked, smiling.

"Thank you"

JaRen shook her head sat on the floor, "Thank you, for letting us help you" JaRen saw the confusion in the boy's eyes and almost laughed out loud.

"You see, Yao-gege... A-Niang also had another reason why she helped you"

"What is it?"

"She hates it when people treats women badly and with disrespect, she'll show hell to those who hurt women in her presence! Earlier, when she saw both of you, I would have buried myself in the ground or have ran a thousand miles if it wasn't for her hand, death gripping me!

"And when she saw the look on men's eyes, she also gave them a look that I don't know made them so scared! I'm pretty sure I heard someone shriek too"

"Oh, so it wasn't just me" Meng Yao said and JaRen laughed out loud this time.

"Hahaha! Yeah! So I'm glad that you let us help you! Cause if you don't, A-Niang would've been a grumpy and cranky for a whole week!" JaRen continuously laughed, unknown of the new presence in the room.

"Aiya, A-Ren, what are you both discussing about? Hm?" JaRen tensed at the bone-chilling sweet tone of her mother from behind.

"A-A-A-A-A-Niang!"

"It seems that someone is complimenting me too much" JaRen nervously look behind to see her mother's dangerously sweet(cruel) smile. JaRen would've fainted there on the spot.

~†~

It already was night time when Meng Shi finally woken up. First thing she saw is the unfamiliar wooden ceiling, then the unfamiliar robes she's wearing and it immediately perked up her anxiety. Did somebody took advantage of her? And where is her son?!. She lifted herself up but her body was weak and thus, fell on the bed again.

The sound the bed made, catched the attention of the three who were currently engaging in a conversation.

"Mom!" Her son's worried voice lessen her anxiety.

"A-Yao...?"

"Mom! It's me! I'm here!" Meng Yao holds her mother's hand. Then she felt another unfamiliar touch, which she flinched away.

"Don't worry, I just want to check your temperature" a female's gentle voice said and felt the unfamiliar touch again on her forehead. "Your fever is gone but you're still unwell, here, drink this" the woman gave her a bowl which she takes hesitantly before gulping it down. The bitter taste of the medicine almost made her throw up, then, a wooden spoon was held up, just in front of her face.

Meng Shi finally took a glance on the woman. The woman's chestnut eyes that may seem to be sharp but held gentleness along with her tender smile on her pale face. It would be impossible if the woman is still single. (But unknown to Meng Shi, the woman is still single(・∀・))

Meng Shi took the spoon in her mouth and the bitter taste of the medicine subsided. Wuye XieLun continued feeding her until the bowl in empty.

"You should rest for now" XieLun said as she settled Meng Shi in a more comfortable position.

"You two...you don't seem to be from YunmengJiang Sect are you? Those lavender and green robes... BaiheWuye?" Meng Shi asked.

"You are indeed a knowledgeable and educated one" Wuye XieLun smiled and Meng Shi was flustered.

"Not really, just...read and heard about you"

"Heard about us?" JaRen mused.

"BaiheWuye Sect is not well known, it is a small but peaceful place not far but also not near from Yunmeng and Meishan" Meng Shi finished.

"Ah, such a shame that such educated and intelligent woman like you, wasn't be able to use and employ the knowledge you learned" XieLun sighed and Meng Shi smiled sadly, seems to thought the same thing.

"Earlier...why did you help us?" Meng Shi asked.

Wuye XieLun's eyes seems to narrow so JaRen kept silent, "People shouldn't treat women like they are low-lives, each one deserves respect"

"Even if...they are prostitutes?" Meng Shi sad smile never left her lips, hearing this, Meng Yao's slightly squeezed her mother's hand.

"Yes"

"But unfortunately, respect cannot be earned easily if you work on a brothel" Meng Shi sighed.

"True, as a prostitute, respect is difficult to earn but I meant, as human, ignore the work, ignore being a prostitute, just as a woman" XieLun paused. "Do you still want to live this way?"

"We had nowhere else to go" Meng Shi held her son's hand as tightly as she could before lessening the grip and gently brushed her fingers on her son's arm.

"You could come to our Sect, with your knowledge, you could teach the disciples" XieLun suggested with a smile. Meng Shi's eyes seem to lit up then her expression changed, as if she remembered something and the glint in her eyes were gone.

"Thank you for the offer but..." Meng Shi trailed off before finally continuing, "We're fine"

The despair in her tone seems faint but Wuye JaRen still caught it, the familiar feeling of hopelessness of things you cannot be able to do, made her own decision firm.

"Lady Meng, you aren't doing this for yourself right?" JaRen said, Meng Shi looked at her, surprised. "You're doing this for Yao-gege.

"Lady Meng, you are waiting for someone to come back here, right?" You're waiting for that motherfucking lecherous bastard, right?, "But Lady Meng, what if that person won't come back?"

Meng Shi shook her head furiously in denial, "No, he'll come back, he promised"

"Lady Meng, you are ill and unwell, let us put a scenario where A-Niang and I hadn't come, what would Yao-gege do?

"I know you are doing this for Yao-gege and you want him to have a better life without him feeling ashamed, but...have you ever thought what would become of Yao-gege if he doesn't have his Mother by his side?"

"He messed up my Mother!!!"

"He built a statue of himself, he thinks he's a God"

"A-Ren, you made Lady Meng cry" XieLun's slightly teasing tone snapped the girl out from her daze.

"W-wha? Wait! I didn't mean to" JaRen started panicking from the sight of the silently crying and smiling woman.

"It's alright child" Meng Shi wiped away her tears and smiled.

"Alright then, it's almost time to bed, Meng Yao could the two of you go outside for awhile, I need to change your mother's clothes" XieLun smiled gently at the boy. Meng Yao turned to his mother, who nodded and went out.

"Yao-gege! Wait for me!" JaRen laughed as she followed the boy outside, unaware of the fond gaze from the younger woman.

"That girl..." Meng Shi started.

"Hm? Oh, you mean JaRen"

Meng Shi nodded, still smiling, "What she said earlier...was very surprising. I never thought that such a young girl could say such things"

"She is a odd one indeed" XieLun said to avoid suspicion. "Ever since she was young, younger than today, she already had such thoughts like this, already questioning life and reality"

Wuye XieLun didn't lie entirely, of course. Wuye JaRen already is thinking about this, only...a 25 years old otaku in a seven year old body.

While on the outside of the room. A young girl is leaning against a wall, and hums a tune to keep herself occupied.

"Nee, Yao-gege" Wuye JaRen decided to start a conversation.

"Hm?"

"About what I said earlier....What do you think?" JaRen cast a look on the boy beside her.

"What.... would I think?....." Meng Yao mused, seemingly surprised and thinking. "Actually...I can't imagine a life without A-Niang, she's all that I have and my Father...I don't know much about him"

Well, let me tell you Yao-gege!! He's a stupid motherfucking asshole! Pun intended. A sex maniac who would eventually die, the irony, in bed by your vengeful hands!!!!!

"What if we didn't come? What would Yao-gege do?"

The boy looked down, "If... something happens to my Mother, I would try to find my Father, I heard from the.... people at the brothel that he's from a prominent Sect" Meng Yao tried to smile, a bit strained, maybe because of the thought of his mother dying.

Yeah, as if I let you do that! And what? Let you humiliate yourself?! Fuck that route!!!

"But, we also want to thank you" Meng Yao smiled genuinely, "For giving us a chance"

"Well, everyone deserves a chance" JaRen grinned cheekily.

"Even for a prostitute and her son?" Meng Yao said coldly but didn't affect the girl's answer.

"Of course, what of 'everyone' do you not understand" JaRen had that gentle gaze that made the boy loosen up, "Chances are small and rare, you must grabbed hold onto it when you had the opportunity.... because if you don't, it might not come again and you will be left in the dust"

When the girl finished, the two was left on a staring contest.

"Aren't you a bit too young to think such things like these?" Meng Yao comments, finally breaking the tension.

To avoid suspicion, the girl laughed awkwardly, "Ahaha, really?"

The boy smiled at the little girl, "But you're are somewhat right, when you had the chance, you had to get hold of it" he patted the girl's head who smiled back at him.

Yay! I managed the cinnamon roll big brother to change his mind! Maybe...I can do this... change the story without people being mentally and emotionally pained.

Wuye JaRen looked up at the smiling boy.

Don't worry Yao-gege, I promise you will have a better life and prevent your death in the future so that Zewu-Jun still had his A-Yao!!!

~†~

After five days, Meng Shi is no longer sick and ill, with XieLun always treating her almost every time. But that's not only the good news.

Eventually, Meng Shi decided to take the offer given chance, for the sake of her son. Not only because she wanted him to have a better life, also because she wanted to stay with him until he's ready.

"But–! What if my...." Meng Shi seems to hesitate to call the man and Meng Yao's father as her 'husband'. XieLun, who noticed the hesitation, answered her.

"Don't worry, I had a friend here who sometimes send letters and information, before we leave, I'll go ask her to send us a letter when your man really did come back", That seemed to reassure her.

Lady Meng is a kind and considerate person, she doesn't deserve to die like in the drama and novel, (╥﹏╥)

When they began to set off to Baihe, Wuye XieLun asked one of her friend to send her the usual information and about the man, Meng Yao's  supposed-to-be Father. Her friend happily agreed at the new task, maybe because he had nothing else to do.

The two were nervous when they arrived at Baihe, the place is bigger than a small town but still small, the outside and insides of the Sect is beautiful like Yunmeng, only, except for lotus, the place is full of white lilies, like the name of their place.

Even the running stream and river of the town were filled with the beautiful white flowers, and when the cold breeze picked up, making the peach tree's branches sway along the wind, making some of its flowers fall on the water, made it even more beautiful.

The mother and son were stunned by the beautiful place, they never knew such place that is beautiful, other than Yunmeng. They were even more stunned by how nice and welcoming the town's people and the disciples are.

The days flies through smoothly, Meng Shi and Meng Yao became part of BaiheWuye Sect. Sometimes, Meng Shi would forget about waiting for a letter to arrive to inform about her man's come back, well maybe because she's too occupied or maybe there was no letter at all, but it didn't matter.

Meng Shi became a cultivation teacher and Meng Yao became a disciple, both were happy to learn something new and get along with their colleagues.

And before they would retire at night, both would go outside to view the beautiful sunset of Baihe, and they used to thought that the place wouldn't get any more beautiful, and here they are, stand or sitting on the meadow, corrected.

The sight of the setting sun in Baihe is different from other Sects, instead of orange and yellow, the sky is lavender and pink, and they would sometimes had company with the mischievous and cheeky little girl and the gentle Sect Leader.

And when the night falls upon Baihe, it only made the place better. Stars twinkling on the dark sky and the moon would shine on Baihe, making the town, abundant with the beautiful white flowers, shine on their paths like white lanterns.

It is sight to behold, yes, it's small but peaceful and beautiful to be called home. They were lucky and happy.

(Author's Note)

Kris: Wow, I really enjoyed writing this!

JaRen: Hm! Hm! But....Kris—

Kris: What?

JaRen: Why was I described as small in here?!!!!

Kris: You are in a seven year old's body, what do you expect? -_-

JaRen: Fine!(ノ｀Д´)ノ彡┻━┻, I'll let it slide this time cause you described A-Niang as a single mom (・∀・)

Kris: She's too pretty for any kind of men!

JaRen: How would you know? You only described her!

Kris: Hey! I drew a picture of her on IbisPaint!

JaRen: Well?

Kris: It's not finished yet but I'll show it when I'm done!!!(ᗒᗩᗕ)

JaRen: Sure? ಠ_ಠ

Kris: Yes! Not shut up shortie!!

JaRen: Ha! The irony! Shortie!!!

Kris: Fuck you! Ugly bitches like us will forever be single

JaRen: At least I had girlfriend before😏

Kris: Fuck you, you traitorヽ('Д´)ﾉ