Chapter 1080: Chapter 1079: Si Lingxi’s Affirmation
"What? Lord Chu returned to the capital to report on his duties?"
Lu Zheng was strolling around town with Lin Wan and casually stopped by the Anomaly Suppression Bureau, originally intending to inform Chu Jin about the demonic Qi in Pingdong Dao, but to his surprise, Chu Jin wasn’t there.
"Lord Chu has earned quite a few merits over the past few years; he might get promoted," Du Huanzhen said with a smiling look at Lu Zheng, because as far as she knew, many of Chu Jin’s accomplishments involved Lu Zheng.
"That’s a good thing. Where will he be promoted to?" Lu Zheng asked with a smile.
"How would I know? It depends on whether there’s an opening somewhere." Du Huanzhen shook her head, "He might just be promoted by half a rank and stay in his current position."
Duan Changzai wasn’t on a mission either; upon hearing Lu Zheng had arrived, he came over to greet him, "It’s rare for Younger Brother Lu to visit Yizhou, let’s have a small gathering tonight."
Lu Zheng grinned, "Where?"
"Of course, it’s at Xiuyu... cough, at Juya Pavilion." Duan Changzai said.
He almost slipped up, forgetting that Lu Zheng had brought along a female companion.
Lin Wan couldn’t help but roll her eyes, while Du Huanzhen gave them an ambiguous smile, "Actually, when it comes to dining atmosphere, Xiuyun Building is indeed the best. After the meal, head straight back to the inn. From what I know, many young lovers have gone together."
Such words could only be said by Du Huanzhen; if Duan Changzai were to say them, he’d probably be beaten to death.
"Forget it." Lin Wan shook her head.
She wasn’t shy or introverted, but going to Heaven on Earth with her husband was indeed beyond her comfort zone.
It’s worth mentioning that although Great Jing feels ancient compared to Blue Star, when it comes to tricks and entertainment, Great Jing is not necessarily inferior to Blue Star.
Thus, everyone went to Juya Pavilion, where Duan Changzai hosted a small gathering.
There was a small incident, however, where Lu Zheng found the drinks at Juya Pavilion not as good as Flower Carving, so he provided his own drinks. As a result, the aroma of the wine attracted customers from the next room, who initially acted rambunctiously but instantly recognized Du Huanzhen and ended up leaving in a hurry.
"Mighty sister!" Lu Zheng gave a thumbs up.
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The next day, Lu Zheng continued to stroll around Yizhou with Lin Wan, who bought many uniquely designed items to bring back to Blue Star.
Such as clay figurines, lacquer dolls, paper fans, and all-natural rouge.
The two spent their days wandering the streets and shopping, and their nights in intimate embrace, until the afternoon of the third day, when they leisurely returned to Tonglin County, only to find that today was Decade Rest Day, and everyone had gathered at Peach Blossom Plain.
Si Lingxi, Liu Qingyan, Shen Ying, and Du Yueyao were setting up a Mahjong table under the old peach tree, with a Great Wall of tiles clattering down.
The attendees also included the five ladies of Five Beauties Manor, engaged in conversation with the Peach Blossom Celestial Maiden.
Meanwhile, Xiaocui was running around serving tea and water, with a little tail following her closely.
"Back already?"
Seeing Lu Zheng and Lin Wan hand in hand, Shen Ying and Liu Qingyan greeted them from afar before returning their attention to the game.
They couldn’t help it; the pressure Si Lingxi gave them was too great. Three in one, if it weren’t for Du Yueyao often making mistakes, they’d be much worse off.
Du Yueyao looked defeated, having evidently given up on winning, starting to play purely for fun.
"Oh my, I thought Young Master Lu went into seclusion for cultivation, but it turns out he took Miss Lin out for a trip," Bi Xinyu swayed over, "Where did you go? Tell me all about it?"
"We went to Yizhou Prefecture and met one of your kindred spirits," Lu Zheng smiled.
Bi Xinyu was taken aback, "My kindred spirit? Where would I have a kindred spirit?"
Lin Wan chuckled upon hearing this, as Lu Zheng had already told her.
Bi Xinyu also caught on, giving Lu Zheng a flirtatious wink, "My true form is a jade-colored green snake. Normal snake spirits are not qualified to be my kindred spirits."
"That snake was a milky way pattern; it’s considered an exotic species," Lu Zheng looked at Bi Xinyu, then indicated to Lin Wan, "Doesn’t she resemble her?"
Bi Xinyu didn’t quite understand, but she sensed Lu Zheng wasn’t meaning well, so she stepped forward and took Lin Wan by the arm.
"Miss Lin, come and tell me, where did you guys go? Also, what’s the deal with my kindred spirit? How long did you spend on activities at night? Where all did you visit, and how many positions did you try?"
Lin Wan: (*°ω°*)ノ
Lu Zheng shook his head, and as soon as he turned around, he saw Yang Xiaomei, no, Yang Caiyi, standing not far with a cup of tea, seeing him turn around, she brought it over to him.
"Young Master, have some tea."
"Thank you." Lu Zheng extended his hand to take it, and took a sip, "You don’t need to keep busy like this; these little things, everyone can do. There’s no need for you to serve."
Yang Caiyi shook her head, "This is all I can do."
Lu Zheng nodded, not stopping her. Over the past few days, visibly, Yang Caiyi had relaxed a lot, both physically and mentally.
In the next moment, the Ginseng Doll and Zhi Ma poked their heads over and rubbed against Yang Caiyi’s leg.
This brought a happy smile to Yang Caiyi’s face, as she held both spirit medicines, snuggling them tightly.
Lu Zheng paid them no mind, slowly making his way to the old peach tree, arriving behind Si Lingxi, just in time for her to draw a tile.
"Play the six of myriads!" Lu Zheng suggested.
Si Lingxi paused, glancing back at Lu Zheng, but still played the six of myriads.
"Pong!"
Across the table, Shen Ying eagerly claimed the tile, joyfully taking the six of myriads from the table, and gave Lu Zheng a flirtatious wink.
Thus, after one influence, two turns later, Shen Ying drew a pure suit.
"Haha, I won, pay up, pay up!"
Si Lingxi, while paying up, told Lu Zheng, who had moved a chair to sit beside her, "That little girl has excellent potential."
"Hmm?" Lu Zheng was taken aback, looking at Yang Caiyi playing on the grass with the Ginseng Doll and Zhi Ma, "Yang Xiaomei?"
"Didn’t you notice?" Si Lingxi asked.
"I didn’t," Lu Zheng shook his head, then his pupils contracted, "Excellent potential?"
Lu Zheng was amazed. It must be noted, when Si Lingxi says someone has excellent potential, it is entirely different from what ordinary people mean by excellent potential.
Lu Zheng’s senior Yuan Jing was already considered excellent by many, yet in Si Lingxi’s eyes, he wasn’t up to par.
To make her say someone has excellent potential, the person must at least be at the level of brilliance found in figures such as Ao Qi, Tu Yuya, or Yuanlin within a powerful entity.
Liu Qingyan nodded, "The other day, after giving Mrs. Yang acupuncture, I thought about how Yang Xiaomei, at such a young age, has already gone through so much, so I decided to examine her, not expecting that when I infused Qi, it integrated perfectly—she is a natural spiritual cultivator, so I brought her to Sister Lingxi for a look."
Shen Ying and Du Yueyao were not surprised at all, evidently already informed; Du Yueyao even showed a hint of envy in her eyes. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
If it weren’t for her sincere dedication, moving the Upper Realm Su Girl to teach her through dreams, she probably wouldn’t have had any hope in cultivation her entire life.
Lu Zheng looked at Yang Caiyi in the distance and couldn’t help asking, "How good is she?"
"Better than Kong Lan."
Si Lingxi stated plainly, "If it weren’t for Ying’s peach blossoms and Qingyan’s enough merits, she’d be the third person present."