fēng qǐ de rì zi xiào kàn luò huā
风   起 的 日 子 笑   看  落  花 
The day from the wind smile to see the flowers
xuě wǔ de shí jié jǔ bēi xiàng yuè
雪  舞 的 时  节  举 杯  向    月 
Snow dance when the festival to lift the cup to the moon
zhè yàng de xīn qíng
这  样   的 心  情  
This kind of feeling
zhè yàng de lù
这  样   的 路
This kind of way
wǒ men yì qǐ zǒu guò
我 们  一 起 走  过 
We walked together
xī wàng nǐ néng ài wǒ dào dì lǎo dào tiān huāng
希 望   你 能   爱 我 到  地 老  到  天   荒   
I hope you can love me as old as the sky
xī wàng nǐ néng péi wǒ dào hǎi jiǎo dào tiān yá
希 望   你 能   陪  我 到  海  角   到  天   涯
I hope you can accompany me to the sea corner to the horizon
jiù suàn yì qiè chóng lái
就  算   一 切  重    来 
Let's do it all over again
wǒ yě bú huì gǎi biàn jué dìng
我 也 不 会  改  变   决  定  
I won't change my mind
wǒ xuǎn zé le nǐ nǐ xuǎn zé le wǒ wō
我 选   择 了 你 你 选   择 了 我 喔
I chose you, you chose me
wǒ yí dìng huì ài nǐ dào dì jiǔ dào tiān cháng
我 一 定   会  爱 你 到  地 久  到  天   长 
I'll love you to the end of the world
wǒ yí dìng huì péi nǐ dào hǎi kū dào shí làn
我 一 定   会  陪  你 到  海  枯 到  石  烂 
I will accompany you to the sea dry to the stone
jiù suàn huí dào cóng qián
就  算   回  到  从   前  
So let's go back to the beginning
zhè réng shì wǒ wéi yī jué dìng
这  仍   是  我 唯  一 决  定  
This is still my only decision
wǒ xuǎn zé le nǐ nǐ xuǎn zé le wǒ
我 选   择 了 你 你 选   择 了 我
I chose you you chose me
zhè shì wǒ men de xuǎn zé
这  是  我 们  的 选   择
That's our choice
zǒu guò le chūn tiān zǒu guò qiū tiān
走  过  了 春   天   走  过  秋  天  
Spring has gone through the days of autumn
sòng zǒu le jīn tiān yòu shì míng tiān
送   走  了 今  天   又  是  明   天  
Gone. Today is tomorrow
yì tiān yòu yì tiān
一 天   又  一 天  
Day after day
yuè yuè nián nián
月  月  年   年  
Month month in years
wǒ men de xīn bú biàn
我 们  的 心  不 变  
Our hearts do not change
xī wàng nǐ néng ài wǒ dào dì lǎo dào tiān huāng
希 望   你 能   爱 我 到  地 老  到  天   荒 
I hope you can love me as old as the sky
xī wàng nǐ néng péi wǒ dào hǎi jiǎo dào tiān yá
希 望   你 能   陪  我 到  海  角   到  天   涯
I hope you can accompany me to the sea corner to the horizon
jiù suàn yì qiè chóng lái
就  算   一 切  重    来 
Let's do it all over again
wǒ yě bú huì gǎi biàn jué dìng
我 也 不 会  改  变   决  定  
I won't change my mind
wǒ xuǎn zé le nǐ nǐ xuǎn zé le wǒ wō
我 选   择 了 你 你 选   择 了 我 喔
I chose you, you chose me
wǒ yí dìng huì ài nǐ dào dì jiǔ dào tiān cháng
我 一 定   会  爱 你 到  地 久  到  天   长 
I'll love you to the end of the world
wǒ yí dìng huì péi nǐ dào hǎi kū dào shí làn
我 一 定   会  陪  你 到  海  枯 到  石  烂 
I will accompany you to the sea dry to the stone
jiù suàn huí dào cóng qián
就  算   回  到  从   前  
So let's go back to the beginning
zhè réng shì wǒ wéi yī jué dìng
这  仍   是  我 唯  一 决  定  
This is still my only decision
wǒ xuǎn zé le nǐ nǐ xuǎn zé le wǒ
我 选   择 了 你 你 选   择 了 我
I chose you you chose me
zhè shì wǒ men de xuǎn zé
这  是  我 们  的 选   择
That's our choice
wǒ xuǎn zé le nǐ nǐ xuǎn zé le wǒ
我 选   择 了 你 你 选   择 了 我
I chose you you chose me
zhè shì wǒ men de xuǎn zé
这  是  我 们  的 选   择
That's our choice

- Xuan ze/Choice, A very popular Chinese love song.

The big day had finally arrived. It was Gungun's birthday. Jiujiu had given him and A-li an entire box full of sugar foxes. He and A-li were lying out in the grass, basking in the sun, high on sugar. In a while they would leave for Qingqiu where Zhonglin and the Bai family had made preparations to celebrate his birthday. While it was Qingqiu tradition not to send out invites, Bai Zhi Dijun had made an exception this time and joint invitations had been sent out from Taichen Palace and Bai Clan inviting all immortal clans to join the birthday celebration of the little highness.

Invitation was also sent to Yan Chiwu in the demon realm who was a special friend of the couple. He had separated from Jiheng ever since she told him out of remorse that she had lied to Xiao Jiu and left no option for her but to attempt to steal the Saha fruit. He couldn't bear that the woman he worshipped could be so devious so as to pair up with Miao Luo. They went their separate ways and were leading their demon clans. Dong hua had also invited him to support his claim as the new leader of all demon clans.

Gungun put his hands in the box but he couldn't find even a single sugar fox. He looked around and saw his father sitting under the shade of a tree enjoying one and pulling out one more from his sleeve. He immediately ran to him, "father did you take my sugar foxes? Give them back or I will tell jiujiu." he threatened.

Donghua continued enjoying the  sugar fox he had just pulled out from his sleeve and magicked a big box, "Xiaobai made all these for me, why would I take yours? You must have eaten all of yours." Gungun pouted in anger, and ran inside crying loudly.

Fengjiu heard his sobs and asked him why was he crying, did he fight with A-li?, " no A-li is sleeping outside, father stole my sugar foxes, jiujiu you gave him more sugar foxes than me, you don't love me, I will stay with greatgrandpa, he loves me best." He turned towards the wall and refused to look at her, even when Fengjiu offered him a sugar fox. Finally when she couldn't bear to see him cry, she went outside to ask for Donghua's help. she sat down next to him and putting her arms around his neck, she requested, "It's his birthday, and he is so upset, please give your box of sugar foxes to him." "You know how I love your sugar foxes, what will I get in return?" He asked."you are such a good father, can you not be nice and give these to your son, " she countered shifting on his lap.

" I would but since you gifted these to me and are now taking these away, shouldn't I get something in return?" He negotiated. Fengjiu let out a sigh, it wasn't easy dealing with her boys. She nudged her nose with his and whispered, "alright anything you want", "you promise?"he asked."yes, yes I do." She nodded and replied.

They went inside, Gungun was still angry and refused to look at them. Donghua offered him the box of sugar foxes, "Gungun don't be angry, father loves you a lot, here you can have all my sugar foxes." Gungun happily took the box and climbed into Donghua's arms, affectionately rubbing his cheeks against his. Such a traitor, I got him the sugar foxes, look at him buttering up his father. Fengjiu scoffed and left them with their sugar foxes to finish her packing.

They left for Qingqiu after having the sumptuous lunch cooked by Fengjiu. The entire kingdom was in mood for celebration and people were eager to meet the newest addition to Taichen palace and the Bai family. The news that Dong hua Dijun was back together with their queen and that they had a son together had spread like wildfire and everyone was curious about their little highness. Grey wolf didi was telling everyone that he had heard that the little highness had silver hair like his father and Fengjiu's classmates were wondering whether he was just as mischievous as their queen or stoic like his father. Rumour was that he was nine tailed silver kit.

Gungun and Fengjiu squealed in delight when they saw the people welcoming their new prince with a shower of flowers. The whole of Qingqiu was decorated with pretty lanterns of different colours and shapes. Some gifted him juicy loquats, other gifted him toys like spinning tops, clay models and kites, some of them gave him candy and some others gifted him silk to make new robes. He bowed to everyone and thanked them with a smile. By the time they reached the fox den he had accumulated a veritable treasure. Everyone was happy to see their happy faces. His foxes were indeed so cute, their infectious joy was reflected in everyone's eyes. Donghua felt he was so blessed to have them again in his life.

Everyone at the fox den clamoured to hold Gungun. The fox empress secured the opportunity and flashed a winning smile. After everyone had smothered him with kisses, she whispered something to him and he promptly got down and pulled jiu jiu inside to her room in the den. Pointing out towards the beautifully embroidered red and golden robe made of the finest Qingqiu silk lying on her bed he demanded, "mother, you must wear this for my birthday celebration, I picked this as you look best in red robes." He then pulled out one of the jade hairpins that they had made when she was recovering, "you must wear this too, it is my favourite, it has a Phoenix flower like the one on your forehead." The robes were too ornate and captivating. They would draw all attention to her but she couldn't deny him when he was looking at her with his big watery doe eyes. She was much too familiar with their effect having done the same to her advantage since her birth.

She gaped in surprise at the scene that unfolded before her as she reached the lakeside where the banquet was being held. A stage had been constructed and was equipped with all the items needed for a wedding ritual. Donghua was dressed like her in red and gold robes waiting for her near the dais with Gungun in his arms. Gungun too was dressed in beautiful purple robes holding a crown of Anchan flowers in his tiny hands.

The sky was lit up with numerous lanterns and fuling petals were swirling around reminding his declaration of love in Fanyin valley. Everyone gasped when Donghua kneeled and beckoned to her. She ran to him and prevented him from kneeling down to her. "Dijun, you can't! you are the former ruler of this entire universe, my Prince Consort, my love..." Her words lodged in her throat as she broke into tears and was squished into his tight embrace.

"No little fox, you and Gungun suffered because of me, this apology does not even begin to make up for how I wronged you both. " She put her hand on his mouth to stop him "well, isn't it my fault too, no matter what I should have trusted you and waited for you. I claimed to love you best but I did not have enough faith in us. All you did was to protect me and the universe. Please forgive me, I will never doubt your love for me ever again" She promised.

They were lost in each other when Gungun pulled at his father's sleeve and handed him the Anchan crown. Donghua gently placed it on her head amongst the boisterous cheers from family and friends.

They did not carry out all the marriage rituals as they were already married but they bowed to Fengjiu's elders seeking everyone's good wishes for their reunion as a couple. Gungun was overjoyed to be a part of their wedding ceremony, he had secretly planned everything with father, Zhonglin and his great grandmother. The whole Bai clan was extremely touched and delighted for their Xiaojiu, the old Phoenix was soaring with joy in the sky for he loved Fengjiu as his own child and the people of Qingqiu shared in their happiness.

Fengjiu was ecstatic, she had never imagined that Donghua would apologise to her in public or that he would plan such a wedding ceremony for them. He too knew that while she did not lay much value on these rituals and ceremonies, today meant a lot to her. More so because he had hurt her in the past by not showing up for their wedding banquet.

Bai Zhi then asked the couple to announce Gungun's formal name. Donghua and Fengjiu named him Wuji. Bai Zhi Dijun proceeded to proclaim Bai Wuji as their crown prince and heir to Fengjiu. He was then taken to worship the Hexu Sword that he would inherit when he would start training.

Hao De was particularly reassured by this announcement. He had often worried that Donghua's progeny might challenge his family's claim to the throne. He already hated the influence that the Bai clan exercised through the crown princess Bai Qian. But that was a compromise he had to make for the stability of his crown. He had been having sleepless nights since he had heard of the existence of the silver haired Gungun and had been plotting to ensure that A-li was declared as successor to Yehua.

Once all formalities were completed, they commenced the banquet. Qingqiu was the wealthiest of all realms and they had spared no expense. Zhe yan's premium peach blossom wine flowed and complemented the sumptuous feast that was prepared by the chefs of Taichen palace along with the 100 best chefs hired from the mortal realm to prepare various new delicacies. Things were done the Qingqiu way with minimum use of magic and everyone appreciated the hospitality. There was no formality and everyone could freely mingle with others.

Everyone offered their congratulations to the couple and to their little prince Wuji. Chengyu was sitting next to Fengjiu and the two were busy whispering to each other downing several cups of wine much to the ire of Liansong who had hoped to spend some time with her. Dijun too was busy putting food on Fengjiu's plate. "Well that's a great way to get a woman's attention, Third prince, you are getting quite adept these days" Donghua remarked when he saw Liansong attempting to drink the lotus seed soup from his nose instead of his mouth. Flabbergasted, the third prince dropped the spoon. "I wish I had half your luck, you old rock." he sighed staring wistfully at Chengyu.

Gungun had already met most of his parents friends except Mo yuan and Su Moye. He had already discovered that the pretty jiejie was a demon lord who for some reason addressed his father, the best father in the universe as Ice Face. Taking offense, Gungun was always eager to pick a fight but his mother reminded him that Xiao Yan was her best friend. He didn't want to upset jiujiu so he reluctantly sat down and calmly accepted the dizi he had brought as a gift. Anyway, his father was the best, definitely much much much handsome than him. In any case, Uncle Xie Guchou was here, he would naturally deal with this pretty boy, ha! He need not get his robes dirty.

He was absolutely shocked to see two great uncles Yehua. He was dying to know about the magic trick he was practising to enjoy the party twice as much when the second uncle introduced himself. So he was not great uncle Ye hua but he was uncle Mo Yuan. He immediately won the silver fox's heart when he gave a storm clearing fan for him to his Mother and told him that he could learn to use the Kunlun artifact when he was older and he was just as welcome as A-li to visit him and train with him.

Su Moye came with a little surprise of his own. He had married Princess Jielu and was accompanied by their baby girl, Su Leyan. She was a Biyinyao with pristine white wings like Aranya and while she was much younger than A-li and Gungun, she had grown up almost as much as them. She was quickly included in their gang when she displayed just as much talent as them at hanging upside down from peach trees and spinning tops.

The celebration continued till dawn. Gungun and A-li were too tired and were now fast asleep in the fox den where Migu stood guard.

Donghua carried a drunk Fengjiu back to their bamboo home. She snuggled against his warm chest twisting his silver locks in her fingers. Her face full of contentment as she whispered sweet nothings to him. His little fox could be sweeter than a whole jar of sugar foxes when she was happy. He had already claimed his reward for giving his sugar foxes to Gungun and they were travelling to Bihai Cangling tomorrow for a two week retreat. Gungun was to stay in Qingqiu and they planned to collect him at the end of the first week of their trip.

He gently placed her on the bed and propped up the pillows to support her as he removed her red and golden shoes. He placed her feet on his lap as he removed her socks and tickled her tiny feet. She giggled and pulled her feet back. Sitting on her knees, she placed both her arms on his shoulders and pushed him down on the bed.

She hovered over him tracing his eyebrows with her fingers as he took in her beauty. To him she was perfect, second to none, she possessed the most beautiful, kind, brave and loving heart. He must have accumulated really good karma that she had chosen him as her mate and filled his mundane and lonely life with love and happiness. He removed the hairpins adorning her hair and it fell down like a waterfall on him. He brushed away her wayward tresses that fell on her face but they covered her once again as she swooped down on him. She attached her rosy lips to his only breaking contact to let him help her out of her robes.

Barely an hour had passed when Donghua could hear tiny footsteps approaching. Damn that boy. He must have threatened Migu or Zhonglin to bring him here at the crack of dawn. He dressed them both with lightening speed in their white under robes before the tiny hands could move the bed curtains aside. Fengjiu mewled in protest when he moved aside. But soon a tiny head nestled on her and a familiar baby smell enveloped her as tiny fingers entwined themselves in her raven hair. Her arms enclosed him protectively as she settled her chin on his tiny head and drifted off to sleep again.

Honestly, Damn that boy!

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