Rebirth of Cihang Jingzhai through Fragrance [Complete] - 19

Chapter 168 Severely Injured, Unable to Walk

"Sister, you're mistaken. It should be that even the heavens are jealous of our husband. Such a beautiful woman has been taken by our husband to be his personal maid. Don't you think our husband is incredibly lucky with women?" Shi Feixuan handed the moon-white inner robe to Lu Wanshuang.

"Personal maid? No way! Husband really is wasting such a precious thing. To take such a woman as a maid, I really don't know what he was thinking." Lu Wanshuang felt a surge of curiosity about Ye Tianqi. What kind of person was Ye Tianqi? She remembered the first time she saw Ye Tianqi. At that time, Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan had just come down from the mountain and were like children who didn't understand anything. How long has it been? She didn't know what Ye Tianqi had gone through, but he seemed to have completely transformed, exuding an aura that made women's hearts flutter.

"Sigh, I can't even see through my husband anymore. If it weren't for this accident, I wouldn't have known he took in such a beautiful girl... Never mind, come on, stand up first, I'll change the sheets." With that, Shi Feixuan replaced the sheets stained with the marks of last night's passion with a new one. Lu Wanshuang, enduring the burning sensation between her legs, lay back down on the bed. Shi Feixuan folded the sheet stained with Lu Wanshuang's blood and placed it beside her, smiling, "Keep this safe, little sister ."

Lu Wanshuang nodded shyly.

"Gulp!" Lu Wanshuang's face was full of embarrassment.

Shi Feixuan smiled and said, "It was my oversight, little sister. Are you hungry? Wait a moment, I'll go get you some food." With that, Shi Feixuan got up and walked outside.

Lu Wanshuang watched Shi Feixuan's retreating figure and said, "Thank you, sister."

Shi Feixuan turned around and smiled, "It's nothing, just a small favor. You're not feeling well, so just stay in bed. We're sisters, no need to be so formal. Who knows, maybe one day you'll need me to take care of you if you're ever injured!"

Watching Shi Feixuan leave, Lu Wanshuang's eyes filled with glistening tears. Growing up by Feng Wuji's side, she received all sorts of education, always studying this and that. After she matured, she had to guard against the hidden dangers between her fellow disciples. Only when she was with Feng Wuji did Lu Wanshuang feel truly cared for. But now, she felt Shi Feixuan's heartfelt love for her, her heart warmed, and her eyes stung, slowly overflowing with tears.

Just as Lu Wanshuang was lost in thought, a warm, smooth hand suddenly slid across her face. Lu Wanshuang turned around and saw Shi Feixuan returning.

Shi Feixuan set aside the tray in her hands and gently wiped away the tears from Lu Wanshuang's eyes, saying, "Sister, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

Lu Wanshuang smiled beautifully and said, "Nothing, I just feel especially warm."

"That's good. It will be even warmer in the future, but it's best if your husband doesn't see your smile!" Shi Feixuan said with a smile.

"Why?" Lu Wanshuang asked in confusion. Did she mean that Ye Tianqi shouldn't see her smile, but rather see her crying every day?

"Because your smile is too beautiful, it gives people a breathtaking feeling. I'm afraid that if my husband sees your smile too much, his standards will rise, and we'll all become ordinary women in his eyes," Shi Feixuan said with a smile.

Lu Wanshuang was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "Sister, you're bullying me! I'm not talking to you anymore!"

"What's wrong? Who's bullying whom?" a voice came.

The two women knew from the voice that the newcomer was Ye Tianqi. They looked at Ye Tianqi and saw him looking at them with a smile.

"Nobody's bullying anyone, are you afraid I'll bully Wan Shuang? Wan Shuang, look how much your husband cares about you, even your sister is getting jealous," Shi Feixuan said, laughing involuntarily.

Lu Wan Shuang knew Shi Feixuan was joking, but still said, "Sister, you...you're just as naughty as your husband, always making fun of others."

"Haha, Feixuan, I didn't expect you to get the title of 'naughty person' too. Usually you're the ones calling me naughty, but this time someone finally calls you naughty," Ye Tianqi sat on the edge of the bed, wrapping his arms around Shi Feixuan's slender waist and laughing.

"Even if I'm naughty, I can't be as naughty as you! Hey! Take your naughty hand away, aren't you afraid Wan Shuang will laugh at you?" Shi Feixuan slapped Ye Tianqi's large hand that had climbed onto her chest aside, glancing shyly at Lu Wan Shuang.

Ye Tianqi chuckled. Although Shi Feixuan slapped his hand away, it continued to slowly slide over her slender waist, feeling the smoothness of her skin beneath her clothes. This time, Shi Feixuan didn't remove Ye Tianqi's hand; her face was flushed. Although she noticed Lu Wanshuang's eyes glancing at her waist from time to time, Shi Feixuan knew that sooner or later she would be naked with Lu Wanshuang. If she started to feel shy now, she really wouldn't know what to do then!

Ye Tianqi saw Lu Wanshuang leaning against the headboard in her undergarments, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders, exuding a captivating charm. Seeing the hot soup placed to the side, Ye Tianqi released Shi Feixuan, picked it up, scooped out a little with a spoon, gently blew on it a few times, and then tasted it. He slowly brought the spoonful of soup to Lu Wanshuang's red lips. Ye Tianqi said nothing, a gentle smile on his face, his eyes filled with deep affection. Lu Wanshuang's eyes welled up again at Ye Tianqi's actions, her red lips parted slightly, and she slowly drank the soup Ye Tianqi fed her, spoonful after spoonful. Shi Feixuan had already left the room, leaving the two space to cultivate their relationship. After all, there had been no feelings between them before their union, so if he wanted Lu Wanshuang to be devoted to him in the future, he needed to seize this best opportunity—their intimate relationship—to cultivate their feelings.

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Wanshuang finished the entire bowl of nourishing hot soup. Ye Tianqi took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the beauty's red lips, his expression as focused as if he were wiping some priceless treasure. Setting the bowl aside, Ye Tianqi looked at Lu Wanshuang, who was staring at him, and smiled, "Wanshuang, are you done? If you're still not full, I'll get you some more."

Lu Wanshuang seemed startled by Ye Tianqi's words, a blush flashing across her face as she said, "No...no need, I'm already full. Thank you

, husband...husband!" "What are you thanking me for? You've already called me husband, do husbands and wives have to be so polite?" Ye Tianqi reached out and lightly tapped Lu Wanshuang's delicate nose. Lu Wanshuang didn't seem to mind Ye Tianqi's intimate gesture at all, which made Ye Tianqi very happy. Because it's these small details that reveal a person's heart. Lu Wanshuang's acceptance of this intimate gesture meant that she was gradually accepting him, not because he had taken her virginity, but because they had truly developed feelings for each other. Ye Tianqi couldn't help but admire a certain senior master who once said, "First win her body, then win her heart." When a man possesses a woman's body, he can easily win her heart, thus gaining both body and soul. Of course, this is on the premise that you don't commit rape, otherwise you'll be left with nothing!

The two spent the entire morning in the room being affectionate and flirtatious. That morning's time was comparable to the feelings that others had accumulated over several years. When Shi Feixuan came in again, the two were already inseparable. Upon seeing Shi Feixuan enter, Lu Wanshuang blushed because she was leaning against Ye Tianqi's chest, and Ye Tianqi's large hand was inside her bosom.

Seeing Lu Wanshuang's half-open robe revealing her white bodice, and Ye Tianqi's large hand moving beneath it, Shi Feixuan's face flushed. She said, "Husband, Princess Qingwu has arrived. She has something important to tell you."

Ye Tianqi was startled. He withdrew his hand from the beauty's robe, gently laid Lu Wanshuang flat on the bed, closed her slightly open robe, and kissed her smooth forehead. He said, "You rest well first. I'll go see what has happened!"

Chapter 169: The Empress Dowager Arrives, Fairy Wenqing

Lu Wanshuang Nods

Ye Tianqi turned around and asked, "Why is the princess here? Where is she now?"

Shi Feixuan replied, "The princess is in the living room. She came in a hurry and immediately asked me to call you, as if something really happened."

The two walked towards the door as they spoke, closing it behind them. Lu Wanshuang heard their voices faintly in the distance, and a wave of weariness washed over her. She closed her eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.

Shi Feixuan and Ye Tianqi hadn't been able to figure out why the princess had rushed over so hastily. When they entered the hall, they saw Princess Qingwu sitting there. This time, Princess Qingwu was dressed in magnificent attire, her noble bearing unmistakable, instantly overshadowing Yan Yue, Xiao Yu'er, and Yang Ning.

Seeing Ye Tianqi enter, Princess Qingwu stood up, a blush creeping across her face. "Brother Ye, you've arrived! I heard from the ladies that you've gained another confidante. Congratulations, Brother Ye!"

"You flatter me, Princess. You've come in such a hurry. What brings you here? Has something changed regarding your marriage?" Ye Tianqi blushed slightly upon hearing Princess Qingwu's words. After all, it made him a little uncomfortable that a woman who could potentially become his congratulations on gaining a confidante, even if Princess Qingwu meant no harm.

Princess Qingwu then said, "Oh dear, I almost forgot the important matter. This morning, I heard from the Empress Dowager that the Empress Dowager and Mother are coming to Tianbo Mansion today. Although it's said the Empress Dowager is going to reminisce with She Taijun, their real purpose is actually to see Brother Ye."

"What? To see me? How could that be? The Empress and Empress Dowager, with such noble status, would come to see a nobody like me?" Ye Tianqi laughed.

"It's true. Perhaps Mother and Empress Dowager are already on their way. After all, Brother Ye is Father's chosen one for my future... future husband. Naturally, Mother and Empress Dowager want to meet him in person and see what kind of person this Brother Ye, whom Father has praised so highly, is all about,"

Princess Qingwu said, her face flushed.

"Ah, it's really true? Then let's hurry up and prepare. We mustn't leave a bad impression on the Empress and Empress Dowager," Ye Tianqi said.

"Yes, we can't let our husband embarrass himself. Sister Zhimeng, take our husband inside and comb his hair properly. We'll tidy up the living room a bit," Shi Feixuan said.

Xuan Zhimeng helped Ye Tianqi to his room to comb his hair, leaving only a few women in the living room. The other women were busy tidying up the things in the living room, while Shi Feixuan asked Princess Qingwu, "Qingwu, are you staying here or...?"

Princess Qingwu replied, "I'd better not stay here. The Empress Dowager and the Empress Mother won't let me meet Brother Ye before the competition, so I had to come here secretly. It wouldn't be good if they found out."

Before Princess Qingwu could finish speaking, a sound came from outside, followed by the sound of gongs clearing the way, which grew closer. Princess Qingwu immediately said, "They're here! This is the sound of clearing the way for the Empress Dowager and the Empress Mother's carriages. They'll come here after seeing She Taijun. I'd better leave now!"

Shi Feixuan saw Princess Qingwu off, watching her leave from afar. Shi Feixuan returned to the main hall, which had already been tidied up, and Ye Tianqi and Xuan Zhimeng came out as well. The sound of gongs stopped in the front courtyard, indicating that the Empress and the Empress Dowager's carriages had arrived at the Tianbo Mansion.

Chapter 101 The Empress Dowager's Visit: The descendant of an old friend, Lady

She, had received a letter from the palace well in advance, so she already knew the purpose of the Empress Dowager and Empress's visit. She waited early at the gate of the mansion. When the Empress and Empress Dowager stepped out of their sedan chairs, everyone in the Yang family, led by Lady She, knelt on the ground to welcome them.

The Empress Dowager, supported by the Empress, approached Lady She. Lady She, however, held a dragon-headed cane, possessing the privilege of not bowing before the emperor, and thus remained standing.

Seeing the robust appearance of Grandmother She, the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Grandmother She is still so healthy. It's a pity that my health is deteriorating day by day. I don't know how many days I have left to live." Grandmother

She replied, "Why is the Empress Dowager so pessimistic? It's rare to live to seventy. You and I are already considered to have reached a ripe old age. If I weren't worried about this large family, I would have gone to join my husband who died young long ago. Why live on in my old age?"

The Empress told everyone in the Yang household to rise. The eldest daughter-in-law stood up and helped Grandmother She, saying, "Mother... " "How could you say that? If you were to leave, what would become of our entire family?"

The Empress Dowager realized her words had sounded somewhat melancholic, so she smiled and said, "Look at my mouth! It's my fault for making everyone so sad."

She Taijun smiled and said, "It's alright, it's only natural. At our age, besides thinking about our children and grandchildren, we also think about when our time will come. It's only natural for the Empress Dowager to feel this way. Let's go inside; we can't just stand here forever."

"Hehe, come on, let's go in. We can't forget the important business we came here for today," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.

The group entered the Tianbo Mansion, accompanied by a long line of attendants.

She Taijun and her seven daughters-in-law, along with the Empress Dowager and the Empress, entered the reception hall accompanied by two eunuchs and two maids. The rest of the group waited outside. The three women, She Taijun, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress, sat down. The Empress Dowager, seeing She Taijun's seven daughters-in-law standing there, hurriedly said, "Why are you standing? Sit down, all of you. I've been here before, and I've told you all not to be so formal, but you never listen. Every time

, I have to offer you seats." She Taijun smiled and said, "Your Majesty is still the same as always. You have to say this to them every time. Perhaps they've gotten used to it. If Your Majesty doesn't say anything, they won't sit down."

"Hehe, She Taijun hasn't changed either. She's still the same as always. It's been quite a while since I've been here, hasn't it?" the Empress Dowager laughed.

"About half a year! Why haven't I seen Qingwu?" She Taijun asked.

"I don't know where she went. I didn't see her when she left the palace. Yesterday, Heng'er heard from the palace attendant that Qingwu's martial arts skills were higher than theirs. After Qingwu returned, Heng'er specially arranged for them to have a match, and it turned out just as the attendant said. So, Heng'er was so happy that he bestowed a gold token upon Qingwu, allowing the girl to leave the palace at will. Now, I don't even know where that child has run off to," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.

"Is that so? I didn't expect this child to have mastered martial arts so quickly. Truly, a great teacher produces a great student," She Taijun praised.

"Indeed, yesterday I saw that girl soaring through the air, it was truly an eye-opener for me. But I heard from Qingwu that her master has quietly left to travel the world!"

the Empress Dowager said. "What a coincidence, leaving at this time of year. I wonder if she will come back to help Qingwu. If Qingwu's master were to fight, then that match would definitely be a sure win," She Taijun had met the Jade Sword Fairy once, and the Jade Sword Fairy's unfathomable depth had left a very deep impression on her, hence her words.

"My son has already announced the martial arts competition to the world. Within a few days, the whole country will know. By then, Qingwu's master should have received the news. Whether she returns depends on how deep her feelings for Qingwu are and whether she'll lend a hand," the

Empress Dowager said. "If that's the case, that's much better. My son is worried about the competition. He thought having Qingwu's master would lessen the pressure, but now even she has unfortunately left. My son is extremely anxious," the Empress Dowager said. "

Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Sixth Prince has already entered the palace. I'm sure you'll find that His Majesty isn't worried when you return," said She Taijun, recalling Yang Yanzhao's speculation about Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan's origins, seeing the Empress Dowager's worried face.

"So, Yanzhao must have some way? I heard from my son that only the most outstanding masters of our Great Song Dynasty, or reclusive masters, could possibly win. But the court and the martial world are two different worlds; we simply can't find that many masters to help us in the competition," the Empress Dowager asked.

"It's not that Sixth Prince has any way, but we've only considered those we can ask. Don't forget that the protagonist of this competition is Tian Qi. Just because we can't do something doesn't mean Tian Qi can't either. Yesterday, Sixth Prince told me about his speculations regarding Tian Qi's background. If I'm not mistaken, given Tian Qi's background, we're sure to win this competition," She Taijun said with a smile.

"Really? Can a mere martial artist solve a problem that even our court can't?" the Empress Dowager asked, clearly skeptical.

She Taijun smiled and said, "If the Empress Dowager doesn't believe me, I have nothing to say. However, if I mention one person's name, I believe the Empress Dowager's worries will immediately disappear.

" "Who?"

"Su Wenqing. Does the Empress Dowager remember him?" She Taijun asked, looking at the Empress Dowager.

"Su Wenqing?" the Empress Dowager murmured, then suddenly a glint of light flashed in her eyes, and she said with slight excitement, "Are you talking about Fairy Su?"

She Taijun smiled and said, "That's right, it was her. Forty years ago, it was she who persuaded my late husband to submit to our Great Song."

"Yes, if you hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have remembered. Forty years have passed. At that time, Emperor Taizu had not yet pacified the world. If it weren't for Fairy Su's help in quelling the turmoil in the martial arts world, the various rebel armies would have been quickly dismantled by the court without the support of martial arts figures, thus unifying the world. It was also she who persuaded General Yang to submit to our Great Song, making great contributions to our Great Song. When the world was newly pacified, Fairy Su disappeared without a trace. Emperor Taizu only learned from the people of the martial arts world that Fairy Su had returned to her sect." The Empress Dowager said, reminiscing about the past.

Grandma She smiled and said, "Empress Dowager, are you still worried about the competition?" The Empress

Dowager smiled and said, "Grandma, are you trying to tell me that the power behind Ye Tianqi is the sect of Fairy Su? If so, then I am truly relieved."

Grandma She smiled and said, "If my guess is correct, one of Ye Tianqi's wives should be a member of Fairy Su's sect. If you see that girl Feixuan, I believe you will understand why I said that. If it weren't for Liulang's reminder, I really wouldn't have thought I would see an old friend's disciple."

Chapter 170 Fairy Cihang, Three Women Attending to Bath

"Hearing you say that, I really want to meet this woman who is going to marry the same man as Qingwu. If she is really a descendant of Fairy Su, then it wouldn't be an exaggeration for her to marry the same man as Qingwu. Let's go and meet Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan, two people whom you all praise." The Empress Dowager stood up and said.

The Empress hurriedly helped the Empress Dowager walk outside, and Grandma She and the Empress Dowager walked side by side towards the courtyard where Ye Tianqi was.

Hearing the hurried footsteps from afar, Ye Tianqi and the women exchanged a glance with Shi Feixuan, knowing that the Empress Dowager and the Empress had arrived.

A moment later, they saw She Taijun enter first, followed by an elderly woman and a middle-aged woman exuding noble elegance. She Taijun addressed the group, saying, "Tianqi, Feixuan, come and pay your respects to the Empress Dowager and the Empress."

Ye Tianqi and the women quickly approached the Empress Dowager and the Empress and bowed respectfully. Although they did not kneel, the Empress Dowager and the Empress did not blame them; they knew that this was common practice among those in the martial arts world. At this moment, the Empress Dowager stared intently at Shi Feixuan. Shi Feixuan possessed an ethereal beauty, draped in a simple white gauze dress, her smooth black hair cascading over her shoulders, making her appear like a fairy descended to earth. Unlike the Empress Dowager, who stared intently at Shi Feixuan, the Empress carefully observed Ye Tianqi, nodding occasionally. She was extremely satisfied with Ye Tianqi's handsome appearance, proving the saying: "A mother-in-law's gaze upon her son-in-law grows ever more pleasing."

Ye Tianqi seemed extremely uncomfortable under the Empress's gaze. Fortunately, after a while, the Empress looked away and turned her attention to Shi Feixuan. Upon seeing her, the Empress couldn't help but secretly admire her; she was indeed a stunning beauty. Her temperament and appearance were in no way inferior to her own daughter. At this moment, the Empress couldn't help but worry about her daughter. With such a woman as Ye Tianqi's wife, would her daughter fall out of favor? This became a concern for the Empress as a mother.

The Empress Dowager murmured, "So alike, so incredibly alike, especially that aura, it's exactly like Fairy Su. If I only saw her back, I would think Fairy Su had descended to the mortal realm. Young lady, may I ask who Su Wenqing is to you?" Shi Feixuan

glanced at Ye Tianqi, who nodded. Shi Feixuan then said, "Your Majesty, the Su Wenqing you speak of is indeed my grandmaster."

Hearing Shi Feixuan's words, the Empress Dowager exclaimed excitedly, "Indeed, indeed a descendant of an old friend! I knew there was no one in the world who looked so alike. So it is a descendant of an old friend. I wonder how Fairy Su is doing now?"

Shi Feixuan replied, "Grandmaster Su has been in seclusion for decades, no longer concerning herself with worldly affairs."

"Alas, Fairy Su is a recluse of great wisdom. I heard her say that her lifelong ambition was to pursue the Dao. I hope Fairy Su can soon comprehend the Great Dao and achieve her wish," the Empress Dowager sighed.

"On behalf of my master, Feixuan thanks the Empress Dowager for her kind words."

"Hehe, what a handsome young man! I heard from the Dowager that you and Feixuan are husband and wife," the Empress Dowager said with a smile, looking at Ye Tianqi.

"Indeed," Ye Tianqi replied.

"Isn't it rumored in the martial world that disciples of the Cihang Sect don't marry outside the sect?" the Empress

Dowager asked. "Not marrying outside the sect, but marrying within

the sect is possible!" Ye Tianqi laughed. Shi Feixuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please don't be offended. My husband is just like that. Actually, our sect doesn't forbid marriage. It's just that our disciples are focused on pursuing the Dao and don't get involved in matters of the heart. Over time, people have misunderstood that our sect forbids marriage!"

"I see. It seems that Young Master Ye's charm is more captivating to Feixuan than the Heavenly Dao. Otherwise, why would my master be so infatuated with the Heavenly Dao while you, Feixuan, are infatuated with Tianqi?" the Empress laughed from the side.

"Your Majesty, you are joking. Feixuan doesn't have my master's self-control. If my master knew, he would be very disappointed in Feixuan," Shi Feixuan said.

"Your master must be a master to have taught a disciple like you. When this martial arts contest to arrange the marriage began, both the Emperor and I were extremely worried. As you know, the martial arts world is a small world of its own, and it rarely obeys the orders of the court. However, while the court can find countless civil and military officials, finding a martial arts master is incredibly difficult. Since you have such a deep background in the martial arts world, I entrust Qingwu's life and happiness to you. I hope you can win, so that my daughter won't have to marry outside the court. This would not only be a disgrace to the royal family, but also to the Song Dynasty!" The Empress looked at Shi Feixuan and then at Ye Tianqi. Although she was somewhat worried that Princess Qingwu might suffer mistreatment with Ye Tianqi, it was still a hundred times better than marrying the infamous Yelü Zhi.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Yesterday we sent letters to our sect and several senior uncles. Although our sect alone cannot be completely certain, with our sect's prestige, it shouldn't be too difficult to invite some reclusive masters to assist us. So Your Majesty, please relax and wait for our good news!" Shi Feixuan said with a smile.

"That's excellent. I'm relieved now. Otherwise, I, as your mother, really wouldn't know how to face Qingwu," the Empress said with a smile.

At this moment, Xiaoyuer served fragrant tea. The Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Dowager Lady each took a sip. The Empress put down her teacup and began to chat with Shi Feixuan. The Empress herself was a talented woman in her youth, with a wealth of knowledge. She and Shi Feixuan, a woman of great learning, naturally found themselves getting along very well. The Empress secretly admired Shi Feixuan's talent. According to her, if Shi Feixuan had been born a man, the Song Dynasty would have gained another pillar of talent. Shi Feixuan, of course, remained extremely modest.

The Empress subtly inquired about Ye Tianqi's family background. She reasoned that for a woman like Shi Feixuan, from the Jingzhai sect, to be so devoted to him, Ye Tianqi's origins must be extraordinary. Therefore, she wanted to know his background. However, Shi Feixuan, being exceptionally clever, evaded the question, and in the end, the Empress didn't fully understand Ye Tianqi's origins. She only vaguely knew that Ye Tianqi's status was comparable to Shi Feixuan's, or even slightly higher. Hearing Shi Feixuan's words, the Empress secretly noted it down. She didn't know much about the martial arts world, but she did know a little about the Jingzhai sect. If Ye Tianqi's status was comparable to Shi Feixuan's, his origins should be easy to guess. Therefore, she planned to ask the martial arts practitioners back at the palace what martial arts forces could rival the Jingzhai sect.

Watching Shi Feixuan and the Empress talk, Ye Tianqi couldn't help but secretly admire their conversation skills. It wasn't like they were having a conversation; it was more like they were waging war. Every word they uttered was full of hidden meaning. Ye Tianqi couldn't help but think that if the Empress were to talk to him, he would unknowingly reveal all his secrets. He wouldn't be able to handle it as well as Shi Feixuan, who seemed to be in complete control.

As the sun set, the Empress Dowager and the Empress returned to the palace. After seeing them off, She Taijun smiled and said, "You both performed well today. Judging from the expressions of the Empress Dowager and the Empress, I can tell how satisfied they are with Tianqi. But why didn't we see that pretty girl today?"

Shi Feixuan knew that She Taijun was referring to Xuan Zhimeng, so she smiled and said, "Sister Zhimeng is too beautiful. I was afraid that the Empress Dowager and the Empress would worry about Princess Qingwu after seeing her. After all, if Sister Zhimeng is one of the husband's wives, then even if Qingwu marries in, wouldn't she be completely suppressed by Zhimeng? To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I asked Sister Zhimeng to temporarily step aside."

Chapter 102 Three Women Serving the Emperor and Empress

"You little rascal, you've thought things through quite thoroughly. But we still have to be careful. The reason the Empress talked to you so much today is to see what kind of person you are, and whether you will bully Qingwu in the future," She Taijun said with satisfaction, looking at Shi Feixuan with a smile.

"What?! There's such a thing? I thought the Empress was just flattering Fei Xuan. I never imagined there was so much more to their conversation!" Ye Tianqi exclaimed in surprise.

"Tianqi, you should learn more from Fei Xuan. Both the martial world and the imperial court require wit and courage. Luckily, you have Fei Xuan by your side, so I'm not worried about you getting into trouble. With Ning'er by your side, I feel much more at ease knowing she has such a supportive older sister like Fei Xuan," said She Taijun, stroking Yang Ning's hair.

"Grandma..." Yang Ning said, moved.

"Silly girl, you must listen to your sister from now on and be a good wife and mother," She Taijun said, smiling at Yang Ning.

"Yes, Ning'er will remember."

"Alright, Grandma should go now. You two should rest well, especially Fei Xuan and Tianqi. Your injuries haven't healed yet. In a few days, the capital will be a melting pot of all sorts of martial arts figures. The more cultivation you have, the more you can protect yourself," She Taijun said, rising to her feet.

"Grandma, take care. We will definitely hurry up and recover our cultivation so you won't worry." The group watched as She Taijun's figure disappeared at the courtyard exit.

Looking at the setting sun, Shi Feixuan smiled and said, "Another day has passed. I need to go heal my injuries. Husband, if you don't have anything else to do, why don't you spend some time with the sisters? Everyone has been so busy these past few days that we haven't had time to spend together properly."

Ye Tianqi glanced at Yan Yue and the other two women, who blushed and dared not meet his lecherous gaze.

Seeing Ye Tianqi's expression, Shi Feixuan shook her head and pushed open the door to a room to meditate and heal her injuries.

After Shi Feixuan left, Ye Tianqi smiled and looked at the three women, saying, "Your husband hasn't had a proper bath in days. How about you serve him today?"

The three women knew exactly what Ye Tianqi was thinking, but he was still recovering from a serious injury, and they were afraid that doing "that" with him would harm his health. Just as they were about to refuse, Ye Tianqi said, "It's settled then. No refusing. Don't forget that your husband's body gets more energetic the more he does this."

The three women then remembered the wonders of Ye Tianqi's dual cultivation technique, their faces flushing. They thought to themselves that Ye Tianqi was just spouting nonsense. The three women quickly divided the tasks and prepared for the bath. However, to Ye Tianqi's disappointment, there wasn't a large tub. Perhaps the three women had seen through his intentions and deliberately brought a tub that could only fit one person, much to Ye Tianqi's frustration.

Chapter 171 Springtime Charm, Bamboo Forest Immortal Traces.

He tossed Yan Yue onto the bed, then placed the two women on the bed one by one. He quickly lowered the curtains, climbed onto the bed, and then clothes were thrown out one by one. From the curtains came the soft moans and gasps of several women. With a gasp, the bed began to shake. From then until night, shameful moans never stopped coming from the bed, sometimes high-pitched and sometimes soft, like a cheerful song. When everything stopped, the room was pitch black. After a long while, the sound of rustling clothes being put on came from above the bed. Ye Tianqi's muffled voice said, "Xiaoyu'er, where are you going?"

Xiaoyu'er said, "My husband hasn't had dinner yet. I'm going to see if my senior sister has left any food for him. My two sisters are probably hungry too, so I'm going to get some." Ye Tianqi said

, "You don't need to go. Just call one of the maids who are serving you. Look at you, you're dressed so thinly. It's cool at night. What if you get sick?"

"No, it would be too embarrassing for those girls to come in. Yu'er should go herself. Husband and sister, lie down first, I'll be right back." Xiao Yu'er got out of bed, found a flint and lit the lamp, making the whole room bright. On the bed, three bodies could be vaguely seen intertwined. Xiao Yu'er, who was exuding endless spring, was wearing a snow-white inner garment, her beautiful hair was messy and she wore an outer garment and a pair of embroidered shoes.

Xiao Yu'er turned back to the three people on the bed and said, "I'm coming back." Then she opened the door and went out. In the distance, she saw the dining room light still on. As she approached, she saw Shi Feixuan and Xuan Zhimeng waiting there. Entering the dining room, Shi Feixuan noticed the lingering passion on Xiao Yu'er's face and smiled, "Sister Yu'er, are you hungry?"

Xiao Yu'er blushed and said, "I came to see if you had left us any food. My husband might be hungry."

"You really care about your husband. Here, take this and have a good meal. It's all in your meal. Okay, I've finally delivered the food. Sister Zhimeng, let's go rest now," Shi Feixuan said to Xuan Zhimeng, who was using her magic to keep the food in the lunchbox warm.

Xuan Zhimeng got up and said goodbye to Xiao Yu'er. The two went back to their rooms to rest.

Xiao Yu'er carried the steaming food back to her room. The four of them ate a hearty meal and then cuddled together to sleep.

In the palace, in the Empress's bedchamber, on the large dragon bed, Emperor Zhenzong and the Empress embraced. The Empress whispered, "Your Majesty, did Marshal Yang say something to you when he came to the palace today? You seem much more energetic, and your face is no longer full of worry!"

Zhenzong's large hand roamed over the Empress's body as he replied, "Empress, you're so clever, why don't you guess?"

"Your Majesty, your hand, you're teasing me like this, how can I calm down and guess?" the Empress said coquettishly in Zhenzong's arms.

"Alright...alright, is that alright? If you guess wrong, then I will punish the Empress!" Emperor Zhenzong stopped his playful hand on the Empress's body and laughed.

"Seeing that Your Majesty is so happy, then Marshal Yang must have brought good news. If there's anything that worries Your Majesty the most about, it's Qingwu's matter. Since Your Majesty is so happy, it means there's good news about this matter, putting Your Majesty's mind at ease," the Empress said softly in Zhenzong's arms.

"Indeed, my good Empress. Tell me, what did Marshal Yang say to me that made me so happy?" Emperor Zhenzong kissed the Empress's smooth forehead and smiled.

"Your Majesty, aren't you putting me in a difficult position?" the Empress said.

"What, can't the Empress guess?" Emperor Zhenzong laughed.

"Your Majesty underestimates me, so I'll dare to guess. Your Majesty, see if my guess is correct or not," the Empress said, a sly glint in her eyes.

"Tell me quickly, let me see if the Empress can guess," Emperor Zhenzong laughed.

So the Empress recounted what she had learned at Tianbo Mansion that day about Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan. The Emperor was increasingly surprised as he listened. He hadn't expected the Empress to be so detailed, even more so than he knew. Yang Yanzhao had only made deductions and wasn't entirely certain, while the Empress's tone was one of complete certainty. When the Empress stopped, Emperor Zhenzong asked in confusion, "Empress, where did you hear all this?"

The Empress smiled and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten where I went today?"

"You went to Tianbo Mansion with Mother Empress, didn't you? Ah! I see, so you got the information from Tianbo Mansion. But that doesn't make sense. How do you know so much detail? You should know as much as Minister Yang!" Emperor Zhenzong looked at the Empress in confusion. "

Your Majesty, I noticed you've been confused these past two days because of Qingwu's matter. It was precisely because I went to Tianbo Mansion that I could ask Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan! That way, my information would be much more detailed and accurate than Minister Yang's guess!" The Empress patted Emperor Zhenzong's chest with her smooth little hand and giggled.

"Ah, I see. I really am a bit confused. So Minister Yang's guess is true?" Emperor Zhenzong asked.

"Of course it's true, without a doubt. Mother Empress even recognized that Shi Feixuan's sect is the descendant of an old friend who helped Emperor Taizu conquer the world," the Empress said.

"I know," Emperor Zhenzong said. "Minister Yang told me that the reason his family submitted to the Song Dynasty was because of the persuasion of that Fairy Su. That's why the Yang family remained loyal and fought to protect the Song Dynasty."

"Your Majesty, do you know Ye Tianqi's background?" the Empress asked.

"I don't know either. Didn't the Empress find out?" Emperor Zhenzong replied.

"I did ask, but Your Majesty, you don't know how clever and quick-witted that girl, Shi Feixuan, is. Her answers were flawless. Even I couldn't figure out Ye Tianqi's true identity," the Empress said.

"Hehe, the Empress has met her match. But since they're so secretive, doesn't that just prove Ye Tianqi's background is extraordinary? They revealed Shi Feixuan's background, which is so important, yet they're so tight-lipped about Ye Tianqi's. The more they do this, the more important Ye Tianqi's background seems," Emperor Zhenzong laughed.

"But there's no force in the martial world that can rival Jingzhai!" the Empress sighed.

"When did Your Majesty become interested in the martial world?" Emperor Zhenzong asked.

"It's all because of Qingwu. Ever since she became an apprentice of that white-haired woman, I've gradually started paying attention to things in the martial world. Although I don't know much about it, I do know a little about some things." The Empress smiled.

"Qingwu said her master's name is Jade Sword Fairy. After all, she's a highly skilled person. Calling her 'white-haired woman' all the time is disrespectful. From now on, just call her by her name," Emperor Zhenzong said.

"Your Majesty, I will obey," the Empress said, nestled in Emperor Zhenzong's arms.

"Ah, I can finally rest easy. Let that brat Ye Tianqi worry about whatever troubles he has. Anyway, I've entrusted my daughter to him. I don't care anymore. Your Majesty, don't think about those worries either." With that, he rolled over and pinned the Empress beneath him.

The Empress let out a soft cry, but the Emperor immediately sealed her lips with his. The palace maids by the bed, accustomed to such sights, lowered the bedclothes and stood silently to the side, ignoring the passionate lovemaking on the dragon bed.

The morning sun shone brightly. On a small, unnamed hill in Mount Emei, amidst a vast bamboo grove, a simple yet exquisite bamboo house stood by the window. A stunningly beautiful woman in white stood there, gazing out. Her smooth, dark hair swayed gently in the breeze, her clothes fluttering, making her appear like an ethereal fairy. Her eyes were like an unfathomable sea, clear yet profound. She stared at the swaying bamboo, seemingly looking into the distance, lost in thought.

A whooshing sound echoed from the bamboo forest as a white figure nimbly darted through the trees. The bamboo stalks seemed to recede, while the figure remained motionless, swiftly approaching the elegant bamboo house.

With a flip, the woman landed gracefully beside the woman who was gazing at the bamboo forest, lost in thought .

The woman standing quietly beside her seemed to snap out of her reverie, turning to the woman beside her and saying, "Junior Sister Lingqiu, your cultivation has improved again."

The woman named Lingqiu replied sweetly, "Lingqiu's cultivation is still far inferior to Senior Sister's. I'm sorry for making you laugh."

The woman smiled slightly, radiant as the morning sun. Lingqiu looked at her with eyes full of admiration. Even the Buddha's smile was not as spiritual as her senior sister's. The woman turned back to look at the azure sky, her voice soft and low, "Is something wrong at the retreat? What brings Lingqiu here?"

Lingqiu, snapping out of her daze from the woman's nonchalant demeanor, took a letter from her sleeve. "Senior Sister, this is a letter we received today from Shi Feixuan and Tianqi."

"Oh," the woman exclaimed in surprise, turning around. Her composure vanished, replaced by a rare hint of astonishment. She took the letter with her slender, jade-like fingers, unfolding it. As the words on the letter came into view, the woman's expression became focused. Her brows furrowed slightly, then a smile appeared on her face. Such an expression on her exquisitely beautiful face was truly captivating.

After reading the letter, a strange glint flashed in her eyes, followed by a calm. Gazing at the drifting clouds, she fell silent once more.

Lingqiu asked疑惑地, "Senior Sister, what did those two little ones say in their letter?"

The woman turned around and smiled gently, her red lips parting slightly as she said, "Tianqi is going to be the Prince Consort of the Great Song Dynasty."

"Ah! No way! Isn't Tianqi and Feixuan very close? And as far as we know, Tianqi and Feixuan are already husband and wife. How can he marry a princess? Is Feixuan willing?" Lingqiu asked in surprise.

"You all know that Tianqi is a lecherous fellow in Jingzhai, always peeping at you sisters bathing. Do you think he wouldn't have a harem if he lost our supervision in the martial world? This letter was written by Feixuan. Do you think Feixuan is willing?" Ye Xin laughed.

Chapter 172 Ye Xin Ninghua, Jingqiu's Dilemma

Upon hearing Ye Xin mention Ye Tianqi's past peeping at the women of Jingzhai bathing, Lingqiu blushed, a rare sight. "So, Senior Sister knew about Tianqi's actions? But why didn't you stop him?"

"How could I stop him? Do you expect me to watch over him? He's already an adult. If I were to discipline him too strictly, it would only backfire. He's still a child at heart. And yet, nothing bad has happened," Ye Xin said.

Lingqiu thought to herself, "Nothing bad has happened yet, but almost all the sisters have been peeped at by that little devil. If something else happened, what would become of them? Even so, the two most outstanding young women of Jingzhai, Shi Feixuan and Shui'er, were already corrupted by Ye Tianqi, making them completely devoted to him. And now, Feixuan even agreed to let Ye Tianqi marry the princess."

Seeing that Lingqiu remained silent, Ye Xin, though unsure of her thoughts, could roughly guess. "Actually, it's inevitable that Tianqi will marry the princess. You'll understand once you read this letter," Ye Xin said, handing the letter to Ling Qiu.

Lingqiu took the letter with a puzzled look and slowly read it. After reading it, Lingqiu said, "I didn't expect there to be such inside information. This is no small matter. If I'm not mistaken, the martial arts competition will not be just a simple matchmaking event. It will also affect the reputation of the Song Dynasty and the martial arts conflict between the Song and Liao Dynasties. This conflict has been ongoing, but this matchmaking event has brought it into the open. It's not hard to imagine that the Liao martial arts world will send out all its elites, and a fierce battle is inevitable."

"That's right, but you've overlooked something. It won't just be a conflict between the martial arts world of our Great Song and the martial arts world of the Great Liao; it will even involve martial arts masters from Western Xia and Tibet. Our Great Song will face not just provocation from the Liao martial arts world, but from the martial arts worlds of our neighboring countries. If the Great Song martial arts world doesn't react this time, you can imagine the utter defeat. Not only will the princess be married off, but the prestige of the Great Song will also be affected. Then, the Liao might use their victory in the martial arts competition to launch an attack on the Great Song. Then it will be another bloody battle, and countless innocent people will be caught in the flames of war." Ye Xin's eyes were filled with compassion.

"Lingqiu, I've learned a lot. Senior Sister is farsighted and insightful. So, Senior Sister, what do you think we should do?"

"Quickly summon the sisters in charge of Jingzhai to come here. We'll discuss this properly. Also, inform them to investigate what Suqing and Qingqing are doing." Ye Xin exuded the aura of a natural leader, compelling everyone to obey.

Lingqiu acknowledged and took her leave, quickly disappearing into the bamboo forest. Ye Xin put down the letter and once again cast her gaze upon the ever-changing blue sky. A storm was brewing, and Ye Xin deeply felt: "This martial arts engagement might just be the prelude to an unprecedented war." When she saw the words "martial arts engagement" on the letter, her heart trembled inexplicably. Those four words seemed to foreshadow something, and an immense pressure emanated from the boundless space. Even someone of Ye Xin's caliber couldn't help but feel her mind tremble. What was hidden behind this azure sky? She had hesitated to take that step, slowly shifting from the Heavenly Dao to the Human Dao, her cultivation becoming increasingly profound. Now, even if she opened her mind, she would no longer worry about being sent to another dimension by some unknown being, because Ye Xin knew she had once again... Having achieved this breakthrough, the secrets of the Heavenly Dao were no longer mysterious to her. She could break through the void and depart at any time, if she so desired. However, the more she understood the Heavenly Dao, the less willing Ye Xin was to do so. The path of the Heavenly Dao was incredibly lonely. She wondered if those predecessors who had taken that step regretted their decision. Ye Xin felt that if she took that step, she would enter a prison, a prison specifically set up for beings beyond this world like herself. Heaven and Earth were ruthless, treating all things like dogs! If even Heaven and Earth were ruthless, what more could the Heavenly Dao be?

A shimmering light flowed in Ye Xin's eyes, dazzling and multifaceted, seemingly evolving into a world. A woman who had appeared beside Ye Xin at some point stared intently into her eyes. Suddenly, the light in Ye Xin's eyes vanished, becoming increasingly deep and still. Ye Xin said to the woman beside her, "Do you understand now?" “

This humble sister is foolish and has not been able to fathom its true meaning,” the woman said respectfully.

“What is true, what is false? What difference does it make whether one understands it or not? Who says that what is false is not the Way, or that one cannot attain enlightenment if one cannot understand it?” Ye Xin muttered to himself.

Hearing Ye Xin's words, the woman's eyes widened in confusion, as if she were struggling with an immense internal conflict.

“Still lost in delusion, the Great Way is without action, without form, without path. Heaven and earth and all things are the Way. How can one attain the Way if one clings to attachments in one's heart!” Ye Xin's voice rang in the woman's ears, his words like a lightning bolt cleaving through layers of thick fog, dispelling all the confusion in her heart, leaving her with a clear mind. Her face glowed, and she seemed like a completely different person compared to before.

Ye Xin was pleased to see the woman's transformation. This woman was originally the most ordinary among his fellow disciples, assigned to clean the pavilions and organize the ancient books collected by the Jingzhai over a thousand years in the Wenhua Pavilion. After Ye Tianqi, Shi Feixuan, and Fu Qingqing left, Ye Xin would go to the Wenhua Pavilion when he felt lonely during his cultivation. It was only through reading that Ye Xin realized the woman was a rough gem. Although her cultivation level was low, her mental cultivation was actually higher than that of Fu Qingqing and the other girls. Due to her extensive reading, the woman was incredibly intelligent, with a bright and discerning mind. After just a few words with Ye Xin, he noticed her extraordinary nature and began to guide her intentionally. In just a few months, the woman shone with dazzling brilliance. If she were to be considered the wisest in the Jingzhai, even Ye Xin would have nothing to say, because sometimes even he couldn't answer her questions.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister. It has cleared the fog in my mind, and I now realize how vast the world is and how kind all living things are." "The woman still looked at Ye Xin with admiration.

"Your mental cultivation is already very deep, but your physical cultivation has always lagged behind. If you were to cultivate Daoist techniques, you would definitely make rapid progress. You might as well look in the Wenhua Pavilion to see if there are any ancient books. You don't need to cultivate those simple Daoist techniques, lest you be tainted by superficial dust and pollute your agile heart." Ye Xin instructed earnestly. "

Ninghua will remember Senior Sister's teachings," the woman said respectfully.

Ye Xin nodded.

"Senior Sister, Ninghua has a question in her heart, but she doesn't know if she should ask it." " Speak your mind, and Senior

Sister will answer what she can." Ye Xin said .

"Senior Sister's cultivation is still like a vast ocean to Ninghua. In front of you, Ninghua can only feel her own insignificance. It is said that Senior Sister should be able to break through the void and go there, but Senior Sister has stayed in the mortal world. Does Senior Sister not follow the Dao?" "Ninghua asked in confusion.

After hearing Ye Xin's words, Ninghua seemed to understand something, standing quietly to the side without saying a word. Ye Xin also remained silent. The mountain breeze rustled through the bamboo forest, and the white palace robes clung to her exquisite body, the skirts fluttering, making her look like a fairy descended from heaven.

Several white figures gradually became clearer as they approached; they were the people in charge of the daily affairs of Jingzhai. The women entered the bamboo building, and Ye Xin turned to Ninghua and said, "They've all arrived, let's go down too."

Ninghua nodded and followed Ye Xin slowly downstairs into the living room. Seeing Ye Xin come down, the women bowed to him and said, "Greetings, Master of the Abode."

"No need for formalities, fellow disciples, please sit down." Ye Xin took the lead and sat in the main seat in the center. Seeing Ye Xin sit down, the other women sat down one by one.

Ye Xin looked at the women and said, "I am deeply indebted to all of you for your help in managing the affairs of the Abode. This position of Master of the Abode..."

“Master, please don’t say that. You yourself said we are fellow disciples, so helping you is helping us. Besides, Jingzhai is everyone’s home, and it’s our duty to help manage it. Master, please don’t have any other thoughts,” one of the women hurriedly said after hearing Ye Xin’s words, fearing that Ye Xin might no longer be willing to serve as the master.

The other women echoed her sentiments, leaving Ye Xin speechless.

"Alright, since all of you junior sisters have said so, then I will no longer mention the position of head of the academy. However, I will still need your help in managing the affairs of the academy from now on," Ye Xin said.

Seeing that Ye Xin had finally agreed to continue as the head of the academy, the women naturally agreed to Ye Xin's request.

Ye Xin said, "The main reason I have gathered everyone here today is to discuss a very important matter. As for what it is, Junior Sister Lingqiu, please tell us."

Lingqiu stood up and bowed to Ye Xin, saying, "Yes, Head of the academy." Lingqiu then recounted the messages from the letters sent by Ye Tianqi and Shi Feixuan, concluding, "The head of the academy believes that this matter has a wide-ranging impact, so I have invited everyone here to discuss how we should handle it!"

Upon hearing Lingqiu's words, the women's expressions shifted, and they each expressed their opinions, but in general, they all agreed that Jingzhai should intervene at this time. Seeing this, Ye Xin gave a light shout, and the women immediately fell silent, turning their gazes to Ye Xin.

Ye Xin began, “From its inception, Jingzhai has upheld its founding principle: to appropriately protect the nation. For over a thousand years, our predecessors have adhered to this principle. While this matter may appear to be merely a martial arts contest between two countries to arrange a marriage, the consequences are what we must be wary of. A misstep could lead to a situation where martial arts practitioners from various countries unite against the Song Dynasty's martial arts community. Although this is merely speculation, given the Liao Dynasty's ruthlessness and cruelty, they will naturally seize such an opportunity to win over neighboring countries. If the Song Dynasty wins, all will be well; but if they lose, do you, my fellow disciples, understand the consequences?”

The women were not fools and naturally knew that if the Song Dynasty lost, the Liao Dynasty would undoubtedly use its victory in the martial arts contest to invade the Song borders.

“Master’s foresight is truly a blessing to Jingzhai. Please instruct us on how you intend to handle this matter; we will certainly cooperate fully,” Ling Qiu stepped forward.

The women echoed her sentiments.

Chapter 173 Ye Xin Descends the Mountain, Fairy Descends to the Mortal Realm

Ye Xin smiled and said, "Actually, to put it simply, this competition is just a contest between martial arts masters from different countries. My Great Song Dynasty has no influence over the martial arts world, so if we rely solely on the Great Song Dynasty, we might not be able to gather five truly outstanding masters. However, the two grandmaster-level masters from the Great Liao Dynasty, Yelü Qiu and Yelü Minghui, will definitely participate in the competition. The most likely scenario is that Yelü Minghui will forgo his match against Sword Saint Lu Qingyi and instead participate in the martial arts engagement ceremony." Yes, the martial arts practitioners of Liao naturally don't care about reputation. Yelü Minghui may have broken his promise to fight Lu Qingyi, but if he wins the martial arts engagement tournament, he won't be underestimated. Therefore, we must inform Sword Saint Lu Qingyi; no matter what, Yelü Minghui will have to fight Lu Qingyi. Sword Saint and Meng Dao are close friends despite their age difference. If Sword Saint goes to the capital, Meng Dao will definitely go with him. Two of the four great masters of our Song Dynasty can then participate in this competition. Yelü Qiu rose to fame in the previous... "If we're really talking about cultivation levels, only the Dao Ancestor can rival Yelü Qiu. However, the Dao Ancestor is in seclusion, engrossed in the Heavenly Dao, so we can disregard him. The last of the four Grandmasters is the Demon Lord Feng Wuji. Everyone knows the Demon Lord is the number one figure in the Demonic Sect, and the Yin Gui Sect has deep ties with the Liao Dynasty. The Demonic Sect is opposed to our Jingzhai. Whatever we want to protect, the Demonic Sect wants to destroy. Although it's unlikely the Demon Lord will help the Liao people in this martial arts contest to arrange a marriage, we should still be prepared for that."

Ling Qiu said, "As the Master said, the Liao Dynasty is actually slightly weaker than our Song Dynasty. Not to mention if the Liao Dynasty really wins over martial arts masters from the smaller Tibetan kingdoms, such as the Tibetan National Preceptor, Master Degel. If the Liao Dynasty really invites a reclusive master like Master Degel, then we will have to alarm the Dao Ancestor. If the Liao Dynasty invites some masters we don't know about, wouldn't Tianqi be doomed to defeat?"

“Lingqiu’s words are quite insightful, but we absolutely cannot allow this situation to occur. The Liao Dynasty can win over various smaller nations and invite martial arts masters from all over the world. Does our Song Dynasty, with its abundant resources and talented people, really fear them? The true masters of the Song martial arts world are not limited to just the Four Grandmasters. Since this matter is of great importance, I have no choice but to descend the mountain and make a trip. For the sake of Jingzhai, inviting a few reclusive masters shouldn't be a problem,” Ye Xin said.

“Master, why didn’t you say so earlier? All your previous words have made us very worried. Now that you know which reclusive masters we can invite, what do we have to worry about?” one of the women said.

Ye Xin said, "Things can't be said like that. Since those reclusive masters have already gone into seclusion, it means they don't want to be bothered by worldly affairs anymore. Although I can invite them through Jingzhai's connections, we absolutely cannot let them participate unless it's a last resort."

"Yes, Master."

"You can't be of much help in this matter, but you must pay close attention to the Liao Kingdom's movements to see what kind of experts they've invited. We also need to react accordingly. Where are Junior Sisters Qingqing and Shui'er at Lingqiu Pass?" Ye Xin asked.

“I received news a few days ago that Senior Sister Qingqing and the others are on a pleasure boat in Suzhou. It seems that Sword Saint Lu Qingyi has been chatting and getting along quite well with Senior Sister Qingqing these days,” Lingqiu replied

. Ye Xin pondered for a moment and said, “Quickly inform Junior Sister Qingqing to go to the capital. The capital will definitely be a place of great turmoil in the next month. Qingqing has rich experience in the martial world and can help Feixuan and Tianqi with their plans. I feel more at ease with Qingqing looking after them.”

“What about Lu Qingyi?” Lingqiu asked.

“If Lu Qingyi can see the situation clearly, then after he receives the news of the martial arts engagement, he will definitely go to the capital with Mengdao Fu Qianqiu. We don’t need to worry about that. Since Lu Qingyi will be heading to the capital, the competition in Jiangnan will be moved there. There’s no point in Qingqing staying in Jiangnan!” Ye Xin said.

“Senior Sister Suqing is currently working with various sects to investigate the matter of the black-clad man who instigated the conflict in the martial world a while ago. It is said that they have made some progress,” Lingqiu reported on An Suqing’s recent situation.

"Those men in black are nothing more than agents sent by the Liao Kingdom to disrupt the Song Dynasty's martial arts world. Now that we've uncovered some clues, there's no need to bother Junior Sister An. If we can thoroughly investigate this matter, it will definitely deal a blow to the Liao Kingdom. At the very least, the Song Dynasty's martial arts world will become even more hostile towards Liao martial artists. Moreover, in these turbulent times, it's crucial for Junior Sister An to appease the various sects in the martial arts world and prevent the Liao Kingdom's conspiracy from succeeding. Send a message to Su Qing, telling her to pay close attention to any major changes within the various sects during this period. I think the Liao people will likely create chaos in the Song Dynasty's martial arts world before the martial arts tournament and engagement ceremony begins, putting psychological pressure on the Song martial arts practitioners. The best way to do this is to target the well-known sects of the Song Dynasty's martial arts world," Ye Xin instructed.

"Yes, I will definitely tell Senior Sister An to be careful," Ling Qiu replied.

Ye Xin thought for a moment and said, "That's enough for now. I'll be going down the mountain in a couple of days to visit those reclusive people. I'll entrust all the affairs of the temple to you during this time."

"You flatter us, Master. It's what we sisters should do," the women said in unison.

Ye Xin smiled and said, "I'm relieved. If there's anything important, just let me know through our intelligence system."

"Master, you're going down the mountain alone. Why don't you take a disciple with you?" one of the women said.

The women immediately agreed and discussed which disciple to send with Ye Xin.

Ye Xin said, "If I have to send someone, then let Ninghua come with me. Ninghua is a rough gem. I can guide her if she's with me. Perhaps Ninghua's achievements will surpass mine in the future."

"Senior Sister, you flatter me. I'd be content if Ninghua could even reach a fraction of your level. How could I dare to dream of surpassing you?" Ninghua didn't expect Ye Xin to value her so much, and she said humbly with a blush on her face.

Seeing Ye Xin praise Ninghua so highly, the women couldn't help but envy her. In the Jingzhai, there were very few people Ye Xin valued. His high praise meant Ninghua truly possessed admirable qualities. Perhaps Ninghua couldn't surpass Ye Xin, but her future achievements would definitely exceed theirs.

"Gold always shines. Don't you trust your senior sister's judgment? Perhaps in the future, if your senior sister faces any calamity, you'll need to save her!" For some reason, a blurry image flashed through Ye Xin's mind, and she uttered these words in a daze. When she tried to recall them, the image vanished without a trace; everything that had just happened seemed like a dream. Looking at Ninghua, Ye Xin wondered if fate had ordained that she might truly need Ninghua to save her in the future. Ye Xin realized that her momentary lapse in concentration and the words she uttered must be a sign that her cultivation was becoming increasingly profound, allowing her to foresee her own fortunes. Heaven was telling her that she and Ninghua had a deep karmic connection.

Chapter 104 Suzhou Pleasure Boat, Young Master and Beauty

Ninghua saw Ye Xin staring at her, especially when he said that he would need her to save him in the future. Ninghua hurriedly said, "Ninghua is far inferior to Senior Sister, how can I help you? It would be a blessing for Ninghua not to need Senior Sister's help!"

Now that she was certain of a deep connection with Ninghua in the future, Ye Xin became even more determined to carefully guide her. She stopped Ninghua from speaking further, saying, "Since Senior Sister has said so, then it will come true one day. Don't say anything, just stay by my side from now on, and I will do my best to guide you."

Hearing Ye Xin's words, the other women looked at Ninghua with even more envy. Ye Xin's words indicated that Ninghua's future achievements would definitely not be lower than those of Ye Xin's closed-door disciple, Shi Feixuan. Ye Xin's words clearly showed that she considered Ninghua a disciple; to receive Ye Xin's favor meant that Ninghua's future achievements were extraordinary!

After congratulating Ninghua, the other women dispersed to handle the matters Ye Xin had entrusted to them. Soon, only Ye Xin and Ninghua remained in the living room.

When Ninghua bid farewell to Ye Xin, Ye Xin said, "Ninghua, go back to Wenhua Pavilion, pack your things, and move to Feixuan's little building. That way we'll be closer, and you can come to me anytime if you have any questions."

"Thank you, Senior Sister. Ninghua is going now." Although Ninghua didn't believe she could save Ye Xin in the future, she thought that Ye Xin's cultivation was truly extraordinary. If even Ye Xin couldn't handle someone, then even ten of her wouldn't be a match for him, let alone save him. However, Ye Xin valued her so much, so she couldn't let him down. If Ye Xin was ever in danger, she would fight to the death to prevent anyone from harming him. Therefore, with this thought in mind, Ninghua no longer refused Ye Xin's arrangement but gladly accepted it, and decided to cultivate diligently so that she could contribute to Ye Xin in the future.

People say that Jiangnan is beautiful, and indeed, it has been known for its beautiful women since ancient times. A land of fish and rice, it was once part of the ancient state of Chu. With its small bridges, flowing water, and fisherwomen washing clothes, Xi Shi is a representative of the women of Jiangnan, and the saying "West Lake" still lingers. Speaking of Jiangnan, one cannot ignore its two famous cities: Suzhou and Yangzhou, known as "Paradise on Earth."

Under the Song Dynasty, these two cities flourished even more. On a magnificent painted boat on Daming Lake in Suzhou, melodious zither music drifted out, its gentle sound

like heavenly music. Willows swayed by the lake, a gentle breeze rustling their soft branches, rippling the calm water. Occasionally, a swallow would skim across the surface, creating a scene of peace and prosperity. The boat owner, however, was looking as if he had just lost his parents, trying to console a wealthy young man dressed in fine clothes beside him.

"Young Master Hu, quickly tell your servant to shut up. The people on that boat are not people you can afford to offend. If we anger the owner of that boat, we'll all be in deep trouble."

The young master seemed to ignore the boat owner's advice. He unfolded his folding fan, on which was painted a beautiful picture of a lady, and fanned himself gently, striking a pose of elegance. He said, "Oh, since when did Suzhou have people that I, Hu Ding'an, cannot afford to offend? Boatman, are you out of your mind?"

Chapter 174 Punishing the Evil Young Master, Fairy Lingbo

"Hahaha! I say, Wang Liu, are you afraid that our young master won't pay you for the boat? Don't worry, our young master will definitely not renege on his debt. He will keep it on the same tab as before. He will pay you for the boat whenever he is in a good mood." The servant who had been standing at the bow shouting at the approaching pleasure boat turned around and laughed arrogantly.

The boat owner, with a forced smile, said, "How could I dare accept Young Master Hu's money? It's an honor for me, Wang Liu, to ride in your humble boat. However, the people on this pleasure boat are truly not to be trifled with." Although the boat owner's face was full of smiles, anyone could see how fake they were. Perhaps at this moment, the boat owner was cursing that this Young Master Hu would fall into the lake and drown, which would be a great blessing for the people of Suzhou! However, it would be best if he didn't die in this beautiful lake. Such a beautiful place would become Hu Ding'an's burial ground, and it would be a shame if Hu Ding'an tarnished this magnificent scenery! Hu Ding'an was a notorious young scoundrel in Suzhou. He had a pretty face and called himself the "Little Talent of Suzhou," but in reality, he was a good-for-nothing. He bullied men and women without restraint. Relying on his father being the prefect of Suzhou, he acted lawlessly in Suzhou. The people of Suzhou called him the "Young Scoundrel of Suzhou."

Hearing the boatman's words, Hu Ding'an slammed his folding fan on the boatman's head and said, "What? I'm going to provoke them! I want to see who in Suzhou I can't mess with! Row the boat closer to that pleasure boat! Where is this Yu Fang Yuan pleasure boat from? When did it come to Suzhou? How come I don't know about it?"

The servant ran up to Hu Ding'an and flattered him, "Young master, it's probably from out of town these past few days. Didn't you go with your master to deliver betrothal gifts to the Ma family in Yangzhou a few days ago? Otherwise, you would definitely know about Yu Fang Yuan."

"That's right. If it's local, how could it not know me, Hu Ding'an, the talented scholar from Suzhou? I say, Xiao Shanzi, how about you compose a poem about this beautiful scenery?" Hu Ding'an waved his folding fan and pointed randomly at the vast expanse of the lake.

"Good, good, good! With such refined tastes, the poem you compose will surely be famous for all time!" Xiao Shanzi flattered.

"Of course! Look who wrote the poem! Listen carefully. 'Swallows fly across the water, ripples appear...'" Hu Ding'an swayed his head as he recited.

"Giggle!" A clear, melodious laugh rang out from the painted boat bearing the name of Yu Fang Courtyard, the sound as clear and pleasant as a silver bell. "Sister, this man is truly shameless! He dares to call himself a young talent of Suzhou after writing such verses; he's utterly disgracing the scholars of Suzhou!"

"Shui'er, don't be rude! Didn't your brother Tianqi say something? What was it again?" A more melodious voice came from the painted boat.

"Isn't it 'Ignorance is bliss'?" the clear voice chuckled.

"Yes, that's it. It's perfectly suited to this young master," the melodious voice replied again.

"Hehe..."

"You daring wench, how dare you mock my young master! Come out and apologize to him, or you'll be driven out of Suzhou!" Hu Ding'an's face was full of ecstasy as he stared lustfully at the approaching pleasure boat, his gaze seemingly trying to see through it. Xiao Shanzi, seeing his master remain silent, spoke up to defend him.

"What? Is Suzhou yours? You want to drive us out? Where is justice? Where is the law?" A melodious voice rang out.

"Heavenly music... so beautiful, it's like hearing celestial music..." Hu Ding'an murmured, his face contorted with humiliation.

Hearing his master's words, Xiao Shanzi straightened his back and said, "Listen up, ladies inside! Considering your ignorance, if you come up and chat with our young master, sing a little song or something, our young master will be magnanimous and forgive you this time, how about it?"

A beaded curtain on the painted boat was lifted, and a woman in a light green dress stepped out and stood at the bow. A gentle breeze blew, and her long black hair swayed in the wind, her skirt fluttering, making her look like a goddess on the water.

"My God, so beautiful..." Hu Ding'an murmured, staring intently at the woman at the bow, unaware that saliva was dripping from his mouth.

A hint of disdain flashed in the woman's eyes, and she said coquettishly, "You scoundrels, how can you just see my sister whenever you want? Don't you even look at yourselves? Go home and get a mirror and look at your lecherous faces. Seeing you is simply an insult to my sister's eyes. Get out of here and don't bother my sister!" After saying that, the woman turned around, lifted the beaded curtain, and re-entered the painted boat. A melodious zither tune once again came from the painted boat.

Hu Ding'an stood dumbfounded at the bow of the boat, staring intently at the spot where the woman had just stood, as if she were still there. Xiao Shanzi had never seen his master so dazed before. Although his master had taken many beautiful girls from the Suzhou pleasure boats and brought them home, only to return them after he was done with them, including some stunning beauties, he had never seen his master stand there like a fool. However, Xiao Shanzi had to admit that the woman he had just seen was a hundred times, no, a thousand times, more beautiful than any woman he had ever seen. Compared to her, all the other women were just ordinary and vulgar. However, he had heard the woman's words clearly. They usually acted recklessly, relying on Hu Ding'an's infamous reputation, and were used to bullying others. No one had ever spoken to them like this or treated them with such contempt. He gently shook the stunned Hu Ding'an, saying, "Young Master, Young Master, wake up!"

"Ah! You dog of a servant, why are you shaking me? Where's the beauty? Where did she go?" Hu Ding'an was shaken awake by Xiao Shanzi and suddenly realized that the stunning beauty before him was gone. He rubbed his eyes and looked again, but she was nowhere to be seen. He grabbed Xiao Shanzi and shook him, calling out as he did so.

"Young...Young Master, let go of this servant first," Xiao Shanzi said, dizzy from being shaken by Hu Ding'an.

Hu Ding'an released Xiao Shanzi and said, "You dog servant, tell me where that beauty went?"

Xiao Shanzi took a breath and pointed to the hypnotic pleasure boat, saying, "Young master, that young lady is in this pleasure boat, but... but..."

"Speak up if you have something to say, or shut up if you have something to say, what are you dawdling about?" Hu Ding'an kicked Xiao Shanzi in the buttocks.

"Ouch, young master, you actually kicked me! I told you, okay? That young lady just told you not to bother her sister, and said you're a lecher, a pervert, and that seeing you would defile their eyes." Xiao Shanzi said this while watching Hu Ding'an's expression. Sure enough, Hu Ding'an got angrier and angrier, his face full of anger. When Xiao Shanzi stopped, Hu Ding'an said angrily, "What else did she say about you, young master?"

Xiao Shanzi was stunned for a moment and said, "That's all."

Hu Ding'an pointed at the painted boat and said, "Hmph, how dare you insult me like that? Fine, since you say I'm a pervert, and that seeing me defile your eyes, then I'll defile your bodies, hahaha, ouch!"

A flash of silver light appeared in the painted boat, and Hu Ding'an, who was standing at the bow, cried out in pain, clutching his mouth and rolling around on the boat in agony.

A clear, cold voice came from inside the pleasure boat: "This is punishment for your foul mouth. If it happens again, I'll take your life. Get out!"

"Boatman, let's go!" Xiao Shanzi, carrying Hu Ding'an, shouted to the boatman. Once the two pleasure boats were some distance apart, Xiao Shanzi grew bolder and said to the other boats, "You filthy women, you wait! Our young master will never let you get away with this!"

"Young master, are you alright?" Xiao Shanzi asked Hu Ding'an

, who was covering his mouth. "You stupid bastard, does it hurt?" Hu Ding'an released his mouth, revealing blood on his face and mouth, his two front teeth lying in his palm. He slurred and berated Xiao Shanzi.

"Young master, we'll go back and get more people. We'll capture those two young ladies, and you can torture them properly to avenge the loss of my teeth!" Xiao Shanzi said hatefully.

"Yes, we'll go back right now. We'll die a martyr if we don't avenge this!" Hu Ding'an managed to say, biting his lip.

The pleasure boat quickly moved towards the shore.

On the boat, still floating on the azure waves, a woman in a white palace dress, her shoulder-length black hair cascading down her shoulders, sat gracefully. Before her sat an antique zither, and sandalwood incense burned beside her. A woman in green sat to the side, her snow-white hand supporting her smooth chin as she gazed at the water. A wrist as smooth as jade was visible, her skin as translucent as snow, her features exquisite. Both women were as beautiful as fairies stepping out of a painting.

The woman in white said, "Shui'er, why bother arguing with a lecher like him? You're just causing trouble, acting like a little shrew. Be careful your little brother Tianqi isn't frightened by your behavior just now. You're as gentle as a pool of water in front of him! Are you thinking about Tianqi?"

"Sister, you're laughing at me. You're not thinking about little brother Tianqi yourself, are you? Otherwise, how would you know I'm thinking about him?" Shui'er, who was gentle like a little wife in front of Ye Tianqi, naturally revealed her true nature in front of her sister Fu Qingqing, and retorted.

Fu Qingqing wasn't used to being attacked like this by Shui'er for the first time, and said unconcernedly, "I wouldn't think about that philanderer. Has he forgotten about you? Look at all the women around him now."

"Little brother Qi wouldn't forget me. I'm his first wife," Shui'er said with deep affection in her eyes.

Fu Qingqing laughed, "How can you take that seriously? It's just Tianqi asking you to play. You actually believed it?"

Shui'er hurriedly said, "No, it's not! We...we..."

Seeing Shui'er's flushed face, Fu Qingqing couldn't help but laugh, "What happened between you two? Tell me!"

Shui'er blushed and said, "Then you can't laugh at me when I tell you!"

Hearing Shui'er say this, Fu Qingqing thought to herself: Could it be that she has some little secret with Tianqi? Otherwise, she wouldn't be so shy. So Fu Qingqing laughed, "Okay, I promise I won't laugh at you. Tell me, what happened between you two?"

Chapter 175 West Lake is like a painting, the master in green robes

Shui'er mustered her courage and said, "I, Brother Qi, and Feixuan have bowed to heaven and earth together." After Shui'er finished speaking, it seemed that she had used up all her strength, and her face was as red as a red apple.

Fu Qingqing was stunned by Shui'er's words, then chuckled, "Really? When did you two ever perform the wedding ceremony?"

Shui'er, seeing that she had already spoken, recounted how she, Ye Tianqi, and Shi Feixuan had been tricked into doing so in the bamboo grove when they were little.

"Hehe, so you two girls were tricked by Tianqi so early on! You were actually tricked into performing the wedding ceremony! But that little devil Tianqi actually knew all this, he's such a clever little devil! I knew why he called you 'first wife' and 'second wife'!" Fu Qingqing laughed.

"Sister, how did you know that Brother Qi called us 'first wife' and 'second wife'? We only called us that when you weren't around!" Shui'er asked shyly.

"Hehe, did you think your little tricks could fool us? Of course we heard it," Fu Qingqing laughed, seemingly recalling the scene of the three little ones playing house and performing the wedding ceremony in the bamboo grove.

"Sister..." Shui'er shyly threw herself into Fu Qingqing's arms, clinging to her.

Fu Qingqing's slender hand glided across Shui'er's smooth, dark hair.

As soon as the pleasure boat docked, Hu Ding'an and Xiao Shanzi rushed towards the prefectural government office. Along the way, everyone who saw Hu Ding'an's blood-covered face secretly cheered, happy that he had met his demise. However, seeing the young scoundrel's furious expression, they knew he was going to seek reinforcements, and they couldn't help but worry about whoever had offended him.

Hu Ding'an rushed into the county government office and, upon seeing a middle-aged woman, immediately threw himself into her arms and wept bitterly. The woman was startled to see her beloved son covered in blood. Had her son killed someone outside? Otherwise, how could he be covered in blood? However, Hu Ding'an's words immediately enraged her.

"Mother, you must avenge me! My two front teeth have been knocked out! It hurts so much!" Hu Ding'an wailed in his mother's arms.

"My dear child, I will definitely avenge you. Who dares to injure someone from our Hu family? Do they have some kind of death wish?"

The woman, seeing her precious son whom she usually doted on and never even dared to lay a finger on, was naturally furious that someone had knocked out his front tooth.

Xiao Shanzi immediately added fuel to the fire, claiming the two women had seduced her young master, Hu Ding'an, because of his handsome appearance, and then extorted money from him. When her son refused, the wicked woman had knocked out his front tooth.

The woman knew Xiao Shanzi was completely distorting the truth, but she didn't care who was right or wrong. Since her precious son had been harmed, even if it was her son's fault, it wouldn't be tolerated. Perhaps this was a case of a doting mother spoiling her son, especially since this wasn't a doting mother. Hu Ding'an's rampant behavior in Suzhou was inseparable from his mother's pampering and indulgence.

"Xiao Shanzi," the woman said to Xiao Shanzi, "go and inform Officer Liu to bring his men. We'll go and capture those two vile women to avenge my son."

Xiao Shanzi immediately stood up and said, "Yes, Madam, Xiao Shanzi will go find Liu Tou right away."

"Good son, let's go see the doctor now. After seeing the doctor, Mother will go with you to catch those two arrogant and ignorant sluts, okay?" The woman said with heartache when she saw the blood on Hu Ding'an's face.

"Yes, Mother is so good," Hu Ding'an said, his eyes seemingly gleaming with lust, already imagining how to humiliate those two women. The woman in green was already as beautiful as a fairy, so her sister should be no less beautiful. Just thinking about being able to wantonly ravage such beauties made the pain in his mouth seem less painful.

After seeing the doctor, Hu Gongzi's face was wrapped up like a mummy. It was just a missing tooth, unrelated to his face or head, but seeing the fierce-looking mother and son, the doctor had no choice but to prescribe a large amount of medicine to reassure them. He then wrapped Hu Gongzi's head up like a mummy before the two left satisfied. Watching them leave, the doctor couldn't help but think to himself, "What kind of people are these? But whoever knocked out that scoundrel Hu's tooth did a truly satisfying thing."

Meanwhile, Liu, the head constable who had been doing this for a long time, immediately summoned his constables upon hearing Xiao Shanzi's report. A group of dozens waited at the entrance of the government office. The group charged headlong towards Daming Lake. At

Yufang Courtyard, moored on the lakeside, a handsome young man, holding a folding fan, moved with elegant grace. Without moving, he lightly touched the water's surface a few times, landing steadily on the painted boat, displaying excellent lightness skills. The young man, who appeared to be around thirty, stood at the bow of the boat and addressed the beaded curtain, saying, "Lu Qingyi has come to pay his respects to everyone."

A voice came from inside, saying, "So it's Master Lu! Please come in quickly. I apologize for not welcoming you properly."

"You're too kind, everyone. I apologize for disturbing you!" Lu Qingyi, a grandmaster, naturally possessed an extraordinary demeanor. He sat down as host and guest.

Fu Qingqing smiled and said, "Shui'er, quickly serve Master Lu some fragrant tea."

Shui'er, who was standing beside him, smiled and placed the fragrant hot tea in front of Lu Qingyi and said, "Master Lu, weren't you in Hangzhou? Why are you in Suzhou again?"

"This West Lake Longjing tea smells so good. Miss Shui's tea skills are getting better and better. I went to Hangzhou to visit my good friend, Brother Fu Qianqiu, the Dream Blade. Suzhou is where I live, so naturally I had to come back. I just didn't expect that Brother Fu would come to Suzhou. It's so gratifying to see you here after we parted in Hangzhou!" Lu Qingyi took a sip of tea and put down the crystal-clear teacup, which was as white as jade.

Fu Qingqing laughed and said, "You flatter me, sir. It is my honor to witness your brilliance again."

"You flatter me, everyone. Master Fu's skills are unparalleled. Your zither can produce heavenly music. Every time I hear your music, my soul is purified. It is my honor to hear such celestial music. If you don't mind, please call me 'Big Brother.' Please don't call me 'Master Lu' or 'Master Lu' in front of me. It makes me feel very awkward." Lu Qingyi said generously. Fu

Qingqing smiled gently and said, "In that case, I am honored. With a big brother like you, I won't have to worry about anyone causing trouble on my pleasure boat in the future, Brother Lu."

"What? Is there anyone who would cause trouble here? Don't you know this is Master Fu's pleasure boat?" Lu Qingyi asked.

Before Fu Qingqing could reply, Shui'er chimed in, "Of course! Sister, you've only been here a short time, and you've always kept to yourself, so naturally few people know you're in Suzhou. Just recently, some local bullies came up and verbally abused you, and I knocked out their front teeth and chased them away. You wouldn't believe how pathetic they looked, like stray dogs." Shui'er covered her red lips with her delicate hand and giggled.

"Oh, is that so?" Lu Qingyi looked at Fu Qingqing in surprise.

Fu Qingqing nodded, indicating that Shui'er was right.

Lu Qingyi said, "Since you call me 'Big Brother,' then I must live up to that title. I dare not speak for the world, but with me in Suzhou, no one can touch you, Master Fu."

"Qingqing thanks Brother Lu. I recently composed a new piece, and I would appreciate your critique!" Fu Qingqing said with a smile.

"Oh, I never imagined I'd be so fortunate to hear everyone's new songs first!" Lu Qingyi exclaimed with delight. At their level, they had all reached a state of equanimity, but taking another step forward meant returning to their natural state. Lu Qingyi's natural display of her true feelings was evident to Fu Qingqing, who knew that Lu Qingyi's mental state had improved significantly, showing that her trip to Hangzhou to reminisce with Mengdao had been very fruitful.

"Shui'er is the first to hear sister's new song!" Shui'er exclaimed from the side.

Neither of them paid any attention to Shui'er's words. Fu Qingqing sat upright by the window, overlooking the vast expanse of the lake. A gentle breeze stirred the hair on her forehead, causing her white palace veil to flutter softly. Before her lay an ancient-style zither, its delicate hands resting on the strings, her face solemn. A soft note was played, and from her fingers flowed a melodious tune. The music was sometimes stirring, sometimes ethereal, sometimes lively, sometimes tender and poignant,

captivating the listener as if it were celestial music from the heavens. Those with higher spiritual cultivation could better appreciate the natural harmony within the music, immersing themselves in its

beauty. Just then, a commotion arose from afar. Lu Qingyi, her face calm and eyes slightly closed, frowned slightly, seemingly annoyed that the noise had disturbed her beautiful music. At first, Lu Qingyi thought they were just passersby, but as the commotion grew closer, he discerned the source of the noise. It turned out the newcomers were after Yu Fang Courtyard, and without a doubt, they were the Suzhou scoundrels Shui'er had mentioned earlier.

"Listen up, you inside! I am the Chief Constable of Suzhou! You injured our Young Master Hu, come with us to the yamen, or we'll burn down your Yu Fang Courtyard!" A voice rang out, abruptly stopping the melodious music. Fu Qingqing opened her phoenix eyes and said, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, Brother Lu. Disturbed by these vulgar people

, I can no longer play." Lu Qingyi said, "It's none of your business. These vulgar people, ignoring our beautiful music, dare to disturb our melodious tune and even threaten to burn down Yu Fang Courtyard! I'll go out and see who is so audacious!" With that, Lu Qingyi rose and walked outside.

A sly glint flashed in Shui'er's eyes as she ran out first. The beaded curtain swayed, and the constables and Hu Ding'an and his mother, who were standing at the bow watching the painted boat, suddenly saw a stunningly beautiful woman standing there. Upon seeing her, Hu Ding'an immediately cried out, "It's her! It's this young lady who insulted my son!" Hu Ding'an stared blankly at the woman in green at the bow, still calling out. However, this shout also startled the crowd who were mesmerized by Shui'er's unparalleled beauty, though their gazes inevitably turned to Shui'er with lustful eyes.

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