If only I were Song Jiaye.
To be honest, when the little fairy heard this wish, I even wanted to crack open Zhou Donglin's head to see what on earth this guy was thinking. Was Song Jiaye really that great? What was there to envy about such an emperor who had betrayed his faith and was now abandoned by the whole world?
Zhou Donglin was a man of integrity, dignity, and kindness. Even in his old age, he still retained a pure and innocent heart. Such a person was truly rare. Yet, this simple and kind - hearted man actually wanted to become someone as heartless as Song Jiaye!
The morals of the people were deteriorating. It really pissed the little fairy off!
Soon, Zhou Donglin's inner thoughts solved the little fairy's confusion.
"Although Song Jiaye had nothing in the end, at least he had once had Xiao Yu. They were husband and wife, and he had won Xiao Yu's heart. Back then, when Xiao Yu jumped off the building, I thought that if I were Song Jiaye, I would never have made her so sad."
The little fairy thought that, with my immortal age being hundreds of years older than these ordinary humans, it was absolutely appropriate for them to call me an ancestor. I had seen a lot of people. Among them, there were those who had lost their true selves under the drive of interests, those who had abandoned their wives and children for promotion and wealth, and even those who had become worse than beasts simply out of jealousy.
The more I saw of the evil in the world, the more I cherished simplicity and kindness. So, Zhou Donglin's shining and sincere heart made the little fairy shed a few tears.
It was rare for Zhou Donglin to make a wish. Although I thought it was inappropriate, I still had to fulfill it.
I thought of Li Qiyu's husband in the modern world. At this moment, he was just an ordinary good - looking guy. Since Zhou Donglin had this wish, then I would arrange it!
I violated the rule that immortals should not interfere with mortals and asked him in the form of a mental message, "If the only way for you to be with Li Qiyu is to carry your love for her for several lifetimes without being able to see her, would you still be willing?"
Without hesitation, he said firmly, "I am willing."
Since that was the case, I had to fulfill his wish.
Since Zhou Donglin had never done any evil and was a kind person, no misfortune would befall him. The Book of Life and Death stated that he would have a good end. So, I couldn't simply send him to the modern world like I did with Li Qiyu. I could only let Zhou Donglin be reincarnated with his memories. I didn't know if this was a blessing or a punishment for him.
However, this was indeed the best way I could think of to perfectly solve the wishes of the three of them.
Li Qiyu had said, "In the next life, I don't want to be Song Jiaye's wife."
Her wish had come true. She wasn't Song Jiaye's wife. Her husband, although he was named Song Jiaye and looked exactly like Song Jiaye, was actually Song Yi'an in the modern world and Zhou Donglin in his past life.
Song Jiaye had said, "In the next life, I, Song Jiaye, still want you, Li Qiyu, to be my wife."
Song Jiaye's wish had also come true. Li Qiyu's husband was still named Song Jiaye. As for whether the soul was his or not, Song Jiaye hadn't made it clear in his wish back then. So, it couldn't be blamed on the little fairy.
As for Zhou Donglin.
He would become Song Jiaye, have the identity of being Li Qiyu's husband, and also have Song Jiaye's appearance. Most importantly, he would have the identity he had always dreamed of - the identity of protecting Li Qiyu.
Everyone's wishes were fulfilled.
Of course, there were also other people making wishes.
For example, Concubine Yu, who was deeply in love with Song Jiaye, actually envied the emperor who had been forced to death. She even thought, "In the next life, I want to be Li Qiyu, the one the emperor holds dearest in his heart."
When the little fairy heard this, I had seen people who refused to turn back even when they hit the south wall, but I had never seen someone who refused to turn back even after hitting it. Since she still wanted to hang herself on this "crooked - necked tree" called Song Jiaye, then the little fairy would naturally fulfill her wish.
Coincidentally, the little fairy had been annoyed with Li Qiyu's younger sister in the modern world for a long time. So, let Zhong Yuxiu become Li Xichi.
As she wished, she would look exactly like Li Qiyu. As for whether she could finally get what she wanted, the little fairy had no control over that. It all depended on whether Song Jiaye liked Li Qiyu's appearance or her soul.
Of course, not everyone was as troublesome as Zhou Donglin and Song Jiaye. There were also some very simple wishes.
For example, Li Yu's wish was just, "My adoptive father waited for my aunt for a lifetime. If there's a chance, I want to witness my aunt and my adoptive father finally getting together."
So, I sent him to the modern world to become a little star. He was the only blood relative of the Li family and Li Qiyu's only family member in this world. So, the moment they met, Li Qiyu felt a sense of familiarity. She called him a fellow - townsman. I could only sigh at the magic of blood relationship while watching from the side.
While everyone was shipping the CP, probably only I was sighing, "What a great drama between an aunt and a sister - in - law!"
There was also the maid, Xiao Xuan. She was Li Qiyu's dowry maid. Zhou Donglin was afraid that Li Qiyu would suffer in the palace, so he gave her his capable maid as part of the dowry. She still hoped that in the next life, she could continue to serve the two masters.
Xiao Xuan became Li Juan, served Zhou Donglin, and just like in the previous life, was given by Zhou Donglin to Li Qiyu and continued to serve the two masters.
While things were bustling and lively in the modern world, it was a different story in the ancient world. Prime Minister Li Yu carried out a radical reform. Although he successfully brought new vitality to the declining Mu Dynasty, it was just a temporary recovery. Soon after the prime minister's death, the Mu Dynasty inevitably headed towards destruction. When the country was about to fall, how could the Star - Picking Tower survive? It was the first target of the mobs. They smashed and looted. The dilapidated Star - Picking Tower couldn't withstand such a battering and finally collapsed into ruins.
The little fairy was not without regret. Back then, when I lived in the Star - Picking Tower, I had made a wish to be a good immortal who could make everyone's wishes come true. Naturally, I also had a bit of self - interest. I wanted to become as famous as the Matchmaker God or the Goddess of Mercy, to be worshiped by thousands and respected by ten thousands.
Unfortunately, with the collapse of the Star - Picking Tower, the little fairy's dream was shattered. However, I didn't feel aggrieved. At least now, seeing Li Qiyu and Zhou Donglin in the modern world, clearing up all their past debts and successfully getting together in new identities, even though they were unaware of all that I had done, what did it matter?
Maybe I was influenced by Zhou Donglin. This feeling of doing good deeds without expecting anything in return was actually quite comfortable and carefree.
Oh, look at the little fairy. I just remembered at the last moment that I had left someone out.
I'm sure the readers who have read the story of Zhou Donglin and Li Qiyu are quite curious about the good friend who has always been by Li Qiyu's side. Actually, this friend is also a time - traveler!
As for who it is, the little fairy will keep it a secret. Let's just wait and see who Queque writes about in the next extra story!