My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Chapter 47 Why Can't I Be the Lucky One?

After accepting the elixir, Chu Lengyu thought of Lin Jiuxiao.

This old Taoist priest is nearly fifty years old and certainly needs this kind of elixir that can prolong life.

Perfect timing! She can go back to Xuanzhen Temple and borrow some more books to read.

She obtained the "Moon-Slaying Sword Technique" from Xuanzhen Temple last time, but she still hasn't fully mastered the first move.

Who knows, maybe we can even make something out of this?

She called over Lüyun and told her that she was going to Xuanzhen Temple, asking if she wanted to come along.

Lüyun said, "Of course I'll go with you, Miss. But, Miss, you're not just planning to go out like this, are you?"

Chu Lengyu looked down at herself and asked in confusion, "Isn't this okay?"

"Of course not!" Green Bamboo quickly pushed her in front of the dressing mirror. "Miss, when you're in the garden, there are no outsiders around, so it's fine if you just tie your hair up casually and wear whatever clothes you like. But now that you're going out, how can you look like this!"

As he spoke, he picked up a wooden comb and began to comb his hair.

Chu Lengyu felt somewhat helpless and obediently sat on the stool, letting her do as she pleased.

The hair in her palm was jet black and smooth, and Green Bamboo couldn't help but exclaim, "Miss's hair is so beautiful."

His tone contained both envy and melancholy.

Upon hearing this, Chu Lengyu was stunned for a moment, remembering how considerate Lüyun always was to her, while she had taken it for granted that she, as a young lady, had been ordering this little maid around without giving her any reward.

Although she was preparing a gift for her, it wasn't enough.

"Lvyun, is there anything you want?" she asked.

The bronze mirror reflected a hesitant expression on Green Bamboo's face, but she said, "I don't want anything. I just hope that Miss can stay healthy and beautiful like this in the future. That would be enough."

Chu Lengyu felt sorry for her and said, "Silly girl, I asked you what you want. Let me put it another way: if a deity appeared in front of you, what would you wish for? It must be something about yourself. Don't mention me again."

"Huh?" Green Bamboo stopped combing her hair, frowned, thought carefully for a moment, and replied, "I don't know."

Lü Yun was illiterate and had no ambitions; her life revolved around three meals a day and the changing seasons.

She thinks her life is already very good.

"Then, if there's anything you want in the future, be sure to tell me."

“Okay!” Green Bamboo readily agreed.

She continued to do her hair and makeup, muttering, "Miss, now that you have money, we should get you some new clothes and jewelry as soon as possible. When do you have time? Let's go to the city. We'll visit the clothing stores, embroidery shops, cosmetic shops, and jewelry shops."

Chu Lengyu thought for a moment and said, "If we're going to Xuanzhen Temple today, let's go tomorrow or the day after. We can also buy some New Year's goods for our senior uncles and brothers."

"Mmm." Green Bamboo nodded happily.

As the two were talking, Huang Yi's deep voice came from outside the door: "Your Excellency, there are people outside requesting an audience. Two men and one woman, who say they have come to apologize to Your Excellency."

Green Bamboo asked curiously, "Who could this be?"

Chu Lengyu didn't need to use her divine sense to see who the visitor was. She patted Lüyun's hand on her shoulder and said, "You go first, I'll change my clothes and come back."

"Alright." Green Bamboo, without suspecting anything, put down the comb and left.

The door closed, and Chu Lengyu casually waved her hand, setting up a soundproof barrier. Her face was cold as she asked the system, "When I asked you last night, you were playing dead. Now I'll ask you again: do people in this world actually have souls? If so, where did the soul go after the original owner died?"

There was dead silence all around.

After a long while, the system notification sounded from nowhere.

[System power insufficient; unable to scan the entire world.]

[Based on the system's observations of the Shenjing region, the humans here possess souls, but these souls are extremely fragile, like a firefly. After the body dies, the soul dissipates into the void within a very short time, returning to all things.]

[The original soul has dissipated; the host has no need to worry.]

“That’s not what I’m worried about,” Chu Lengyu said, frowning. “I just don’t want you to pretend to be dead.”

The system is merely an aid.

[Occasionally, there may be instances where an answer cannot be provided; please be patient, host.]

[Host, there is no need to fear that the system is deliberately concealing information for ulterior motives.]

Chu Lengyu smiled gently: "I do sometimes doubt your motives, and sometimes wonder if someone is watching my every move. But I also think, if there has to be one lucky person in this world, why can't it be me?"

[The host has a great mindset; they are destined for greatness.]

The system notification sound remained as calm as ever.

"Come on, I'm just too lazy for conspiracy theories. I'm not into deep-seated grievances. Since you can read minds, you naturally know what I'm thinking."

Chu Lengyu removed the soundproof barrier, conjured up a new set of clothes for herself, and went outside.

……

As expected, the people who came to see him outside the Pine Forest Cottage were Lou Qing and his two teammates, Sister Qiao and Cheng Zi.

Huang Yi and Huang Er stood guard on either side of the gate, while Lü Yun watched them warily.

Chu Lengyu appeared to be walking slowly, yet it seemed as if she had only taken a few steps before arriving in front of them.

"Greetings, Miss Chu." The three of them bowed together.

"What is it?" she asked directly.

Lou Qing mustered his courage and said, "I have come here today to disturb you for two reasons. First, two members of my team discovered the thieves the night before, but instead of coming to warn you, they chose to stand by and watch. Therefore, I have brought them here to apologize to Miss Chu."

Green Bamboo pointed at Cheng Zi and said indignantly, "Miss, isn't this the smooth-talking scoundrel that Huang Yi and his gang caught a few days ago? How dare they come here and beg for forgiveness?!"

Chu Lengyu calmed her down and then turned to look at Sister Qiao and Cheng Zi, saying in a flat tone, "What you said is just a trivial matter, I didn't take it to heart. Let's get straight to the second thing."

"The second thing is..." Lou Qing said nervously, "...it is our request to follow Miss Chu!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Green Bamboo stood there, her hair disheveled in the wind.

What's going on? Why are these bad guys who were following them coming to their door and asking to be followed? What does that mean? Are they trying to steal their work?

Chu Lengyu curled her lips and said, "So you know you can't keep up with me, so you want to stay by my side?"

“Miss Chu is incredibly intelligent; nothing can escape your notice,” Lou Qing confessed. “Although we are not very bright, we are confident that we have some ability to help Miss Chu.”

Luyun stammered, "You lot are... are you here to serve my young lady?"

Lou Qing said politely to her, "You could say that from now on, Miss Chu and Miss Lüyun can order us around as they please."

Chu Lengyu looked at him and asked curiously, "Would the Emperor agree to let the Night Guards serve me?"

At those words, all three Night Guards froze.

Lou Qing stiffly turned her neck: "Miss Chu, what did you just say?"

"Since you asked, I won't mind repeating myself." Chu Lengyu rarely showed a mischievous glint in his eye. "I just said—would the Emperor agree to have the Night Guards serve me as his servants?"

Three Night Guards who believed their identities were impossible to expose: !!!