Free Web NovelChapter 1463: Chapter 1463: Xiao Ho
After resolving the hidden danger, she felt more relaxed. She had finally started living a peaceful life, and she couldn’t allow it to be disrupted.
Returning to the room to check his Storage Bag, she realized he was really poor, as all the Storage Bags were low-level ones. Inside were also two bottles of Elixir, but she knew what they were and didn’t touch them. She absolutely wouldn’t consume Elixir.
These seniors prepared everything for her, but there were no Elixirs to increase cultivation, which meant she was not allowed to use them.
However, there was quite a lot of gold inside, and the most valuable item was the Immortal Binding Rope.
She gathered it all up and finally relaxed.
The Crown Prince Mansion only found out that Elder Ruan had disappeared three days later.
This was indeed a major event. The Crown Prince frowned, "Have we found out anything? Did Elder Ruan leave any instructions when he left?"
The Steward shook his head, "None whatsoever. The people below don’t know when Elder Ruan left.
I thought Elder Ruan might have gone to seek an Immortal Pill."
The Crown Prince was helpless. What could be done? Elder Ruan came and went without a trace; all they could do was wait.
Xiao Ho relaxed a lot; she wouldn’t have to worry about money for daily living in the future.
Every day, aside from cultivation, she practiced swordplay.
Three months later, she unexpectedly made another advancement.
After advancing, she wondered why she could keep advancing. The final conclusion was that the Cultivation Technique suited her.
Heartfelt gratitude to the seniors filled her mind. Without her, she wasn’t sure what kind of dire conditions she’d be living in.
Elated from advancing, she took the little maid outside for a stroll.
Actually, she felt lonely and wanted to wander among the crowd.
The streets were bustling with many people.
"Move aside, move aside."
Xiao Ho immediately understood that the horse was frightened, and she stepped back two steps, waiting for the horse to come over, and then she grabbed the reins.
Inside the carriage sat a small child. She recalled the elder’s words: treating others with kindness is treating oneself with kindness.
Though held back, the horse continued raising its hooves.
Xiao Ho saw blood on the horse’s back and hurriedly loosened the saddle. The horse then calmed down.
The coachman was so frightened that his legs went weak, his mouth continuously saying, "Thank you, thank you."
"The horse is injured."
The coachman quickly turned back, and inside was a red-lipped, white-toothed little boy who also shrank into a corner in fear.
"Master, are you okay?"
The little boy gently nodded his head.
Only then did the coachman get down, kneeling before Xiao Ho. "Thank you, girl. Thank you for saving our lives."
Xiao Ho waved her hand. She handed the reins to the coachman and walked away with the little maid.
She didn’t dwell much on the incident but realized the horse’s injury was very unusual, likely man-made.
This was directed at the little child. Xiao Ho helped because she thought of the elder’s kindness to her, realizing without assistance, she couldn’t imagine the outcome.
They bought plenty of fabric, as the two at home were skilled in needlework. Buying it for them to make use of.
The Mortal World indeed had quite exquisite jewelry. Xiao Ho bought two pieces. She also bought some flower seeds to plant more flowers in the yard for a soothing view.
After they got home, someone knocked on the door in the afternoon,
The little maid quickly ran over. "Madam, someone has come; it’s the coachman from this morning."
Xiao Ho’s Divine Sense scanned; they came to express gratitude.
The child looked like someone from a wealthy family. It seemed like she had guessed right.
"Go tell them I’m inconvenient for guests now, and accepting their gift is enough."
She’s indeed not accustomed to, nor fond of, such scenes. The elder likely wasn’t fond of such scenes either.
The little maid relayed the message, but they insisted on expressing gratitude in person.
Xiao Ho heard them, and there was no choice but to come out.
"No need for formalities, everyone."
"Thank you, thank you so much,"
An elegant elderly lady excitedly held Xiao Ho’s hand.
Though she was a cultivator, she had never encountered older women growing up. Instinctively, she wished to avoid it but ultimately let her hold her hand.
"No formalities needed, Elder. Just a little help."
"A little help for you, but a lifesaving grace for me."
Xiao Ho really wasn’t adept at social interaction. Didn’t know how to respond.
"Girl, here’s my small token for you. You must accept it. Don’t think it’s too little."
"Okay, Elder, I’ve accepted it. You can just let this matter rest."
"Yes, yes. When Qing Chun is better, we’ll come again to thank you."
Xiao Ho didn’t know how to decline this Elder’s kindness.
"Mom, let’s head back. Qing Chun is waiting at home."
"Yes, yes, yes. When Qing Chun is better, I’ll come again."
Xiao Ho sent off the family. The little maid and the elder maid gathered the gifts; the little maid wasn’t aware, but the elder maid knew. She used to work in the palace and had an eye for good things.
"Madam, that was Marquis Wei Yuan just now. The old lady is the Old Wei Yuan Marchioness."
Xiao Ho nodded; she wasn’t overly concerned.
"Madam, their gifts are indeed valuable."
"You take charge."
"Yes, Madam."
Xiao Ho thought the matter had passed. Ten days later, the old lady brought the little boy again.
Xiao Ho had finished practicing swordplay and received the mother and son as she had nothing else to do.
The little boy was indeed quite beautiful, though physically he seemed weak. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
After some polite exchanges, they were seated in the living room.
"Girl, is it just you at home?"
"Elder, I’ve married, my husband passed away. I didn’t wish to stay in my hometown, so I came here to live."
"I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I didn’t know."
"No need to apologize, Elder, it’s alright."
From then on, the mother and son frequently visited. Xiao Ho felt genuine goodwill from the elder and didn’t refuse them.
Mostly they visited when Xiao Ho was free, never disturbing for too long. The elder lady had a great sense of timing.
Xiao Ho thus accepted them.
"Grandma, are we going again today?"
"Does Qing Chun not want to go?"
"No, just asking."
"Qing Chun, what do you think about having that aunt as your stepmother?"
Qing Chun thought for a moment. "Grandma, wouldn’t my father have to agree to that?"
"Your father wouldn’t refuse; do you agree?"
"I have no objections. Though she’s not talkative, I feel she’s a good person and wouldn’t harm me."
The old lady laughed, "Good. Let’s visit once more today and discuss this with your father afterward."
At dinner, the family of four ate, with Qing Chun exhibiting excellent table manners.
The old lady set down her chopsticks after eating.
"An Ning, I’ve taken a liking to Xiao Ho."
Lu Anning set down his chopsticks. "Mother, you know I have no objections."
"Yes, let me tell you. Xiao Ho is from outside, but it doesn’t matter where she’s from."
