Qin Xiao didn't pay attention to what the other person was saying and continued talking to himself.

However, the more he talked to her, the more he appreciated this beautiful woman.

"I didn't realize we had such similar interests, except for sword practice."

Qin Xiao said with some surprise, "To put it bluntly, both of them are the kind of people who don't like trouble, are a bit lazy, but are also thoughtful and sensitive."

Leng Jianling didn't reply, but poured a cup of tea into his cup.

Qin Xiao picked up his teacup and took a sip. "The tea brewed by the sword spirit is also very fragrant, no worse than Yingyue's."

Leng Jianling smiled enigmatically, "So you're already called Yingyue now..."

Qin Xiao's expression stiffened. "Ahem, it's just that calling her Yingyue sounds nicer."

Leng Jianling remained noncommittal, put down his teacup, and recalled the day Xiao Yingyue was offered to the other party.

Then I remembered what my grandfather had told me.

For the sake of the sect...

Following him might be your path to happiness...

I'm not getting any younger, it's time to find someone...

Hey, Leng Jianling answered so readily that day, speaking as if she were a calm, emotionless girl.

But in reality, my heart is already in turmoil, and I even feel anxious and uncertain.

What if the other person really doesn't like her or isn't interested in her?

It even prevented her from entering a meditative state for a time. If it weren't for her sword heart cutting off these thoughts, she probably wouldn't have peace and quiet all day long.

Today was going to be a bit boring, and knowing that he had already left, I came here to drink tea and enjoy the snow, hoping to lift my spirits.

I never expected to run into him here, so what should I do?

Should I say something? Offer myself as a bedmate?

Should I wait for Grandpa's arrangement and then just go along with it half-heartedly?

Leng Jianling was struggling intensely within herself.

She had been calm just now, but now she was struggling and thinking intensely, and Qin Xiao also noticed something was wrong.

"Sword Spirit, what's troubling you?"

Leng Jianling looked up at him, and Qin Xiao was taken aback. What kind of look was that? Was it resentment?

Why me?

Qin Xiao didn't understand, but he kept quiet.

Leng Jianling sighed inwardly; whether he stuck his neck out or not, he would still be slashed.

It would be better to just speak up directly. How can we, as sword cultivators, be so timid and hesitant?

With this in mind, Leng Jianling made up her mind.

"Qin Xiao, I have something to tell you."

Qin Xiao put down his teacup and looked at the woman opposite him with a serious expression.

"Yes, go ahead and tell me everything you can."

Leng Jianling took a deep breath. "My grandfather said that I'm not young anymore and he wanted to find me a partner. After thinking it over, he finally chose you."

So, do you think you can accept it? If it were me, would you be willing to be with me... would you be willing to accept me?

Leng Jianling looked at Qin Xiao's expression and slowly said,

Qin Xiao's expression was also quite interesting. From initial surprise to bewildered, he was increasingly unable to hold back his emotions.

Not only Qin Xiao, but also Xiao Yingyue, who had been standing behind Qin Xiao, had a strange expression, or even displeasure.

I initially thought this woman was kind and innocent, but it turns out she's quite cunning.

What did she hear? A confession of love, and she even demanded an answer from Qin Xiao. It's ridiculous.

What is your status? What right do you have to make such a declaration of love?

I was merely offered to him as a maid, and you've got quite the imagination.

They want to gain some status; they're certainly scheming.

Qin Xiao was laughing, and his laughter grew increasingly unrestrained.

Leng Jianling's expression grew increasingly grim; she had only made efforts for her own happiness.

Is it really that ridiculous in the other person's eyes?

Qin Xiao wasn't laughing at the other person, but rather at her naivety.

"Ahem, Sword Spirit Fairy, I appreciate your kindness, and it would be a lie to say I'm not tempted, but compared to the partner you mentioned..."

I think we haven't known each other long enough, there's practically no foundation for any contact, it's all happened too quickly.

Leng Jianling's expression changed. "Then...then what about her? You've only met her once, haven't you?"

Leng Jianling pointed calmly at Xiao Yingyue behind him and said.

Qin Xiao shook his head. "Yingyue was presented to me as a maid. No matter what feelings I may have for her in the future, she was not accepted by me as a partner or wife."

What you're saying now is clearly asking me to date you. How can that be the same as this?

Moreover, Qin Xiao had no way to judge the other party's true thoughts without using any tricks or skills. To be honest, who knows if the other party was really that innocent?

In short, although his thoughts were in a state of confusion, Qin Xiao's meaning was very clear.

As an item in a transaction, I can persuade someone to accept it, but as a so-called partnership, it's impossible to accept it so hastily.

After a while, Leng Jianling got up to leave. She was always straightforward, so she decided to let it go since she had failed.

She had already told her grandfather that the other party would never be interested in her, so now she had failed.

Qin Xiao glanced at her, but couldn't discern any obvious emotion in her expression.

Forget it, I'm too lazy to turn it off. Let nature take its course.

"Call Liu Feixue over for me."

Upon hearing this, Leng Jianling nodded and left.

After the other person left, Xiao Yingyue bowed slightly and sat down next to Qin Xiao, close to him, to make and pour tea for him.

Looking at Xiao Yingyue's slender fingers, Qin Xiao sighed, "Yingyue, do you think she meant something else by this?"

Xiao Yingyue paused for a moment, "This servant dares not say more, Master naturally knows what is right."

Qin Xiao rubbed his temples. "Don't try that on me. You're my maid. I'm asking you a question."

Xiao Yingyue's lips curled into a smile, but she quickly composed herself.

“Master, although Leng Jianling is very straightforward, she is not stupid. Perhaps what she said today is true.”

It must have been the Heavenly Sword Sect that put pressure on her, but given their personality...

There's no way I'd approach you other than by asking you directly.

Although Xiao Yingyue's voice was soft, it was very firm.

Qin Xiao nodded slightly; he thought so too, about this woman who was like a sword immortal.

It's unlikely that he has any other ulterior motives.

But Qin Xiao couldn't agree to it; he really didn't have any strong feelings about it.

After all, the two had only known each other for a short time and didn't have much interaction.

How can you just agree to that?

Once this door is opened, it may be impossible to stop it. What will happen next?

Actually, to be honest, he didn't want Xiao Yingyue, this 'slave hostage', in the first place.

He shook his head, picked up the cup, and drank it all in one gulp.

Soon, footsteps sounded behind them, and Liu Feixue's voice was full of laughter.

"Hey boss, what's bothering you so much? Tell me so your subordinate can cheer you up."

Qin Xiao turned his head irritably, "I'll deduct your salary!"

Liu Feixue rolled her eyes. "Go ahead and deduct it. We don't rely on that salary anyway."

As they were talking, he sat down on his own, took a cup, and Xiao Yingyue poured tea for him.

"Your maid is quite good. Someone offered himself to you earlier. What, you didn't like her?"

Qin Xiao rolled his eyes. "I'm not a stud pig. I can't just start doing this without any feelings involved."

Liu Feixue feigned surprise, "Ah! Could it be... no?"

Qin Xiao gritted his teeth in frustration, then grabbed the other girl's face. "Liu Feixue, that's enough!"

Liu Feixue had no idea that the other party would make a move directly. Her face was grabbed, and her complexion immediately turned red.