Chapter 131 (Chapter 131) Coaxing...

Chapter 131 Coaxing People

Faced with Shen Lang's affection, Zhu Qiqi nudged his arm, "Hey, hurry up and come back, don't dawdle."

They've been married for so many years, together every day. It's only been a few days apart, why are they dragging their feet like this? Zhu Qiqi didn't understand.

Shen Lang looked at Zhu Qiqi with a mournful expression. Sure enough, after being together for so long, she had stopped loving him.

Zhu Qiqi gave Shen Lang a perfunctory smile, "Okay, okay, I already said I'd wait for you, and I definitely won't go back on my word. Hurry up and come back!"

Shen Lang nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Hmm? Why does this scene feel somewhat familiar? Ling Hao immediately turned her gaze to Gongzi Yu.

Coincidentally, Gongzi Yu was also looking at her, and smiled gently when he met her gaze. Well, how should I put it? He was actually used to these scenes; his master and mistress had always been like this. It's just that he hadn't paid attention to it before, and like his mistress, he thought his master was indeed quite long-winded most of the time.

When he finally met someone he truly loved, he realized that his deepest feelings had nowhere to go, which is why they overflowed.

Looking at the four people staring at each other in pairs, Feng Qingyang was speechless.

What's so interesting about this? These people are really hard to understand. All this talk about sweethearts, crushes, marriage—it's all so complicated. It's better to be single and free. Feng Qingyang, who had been free his whole life, didn't quite understand these four people, but he also understood that everyone has their own way of life, and he didn't mean to force anyone to be like him.

Shen Lang also wanted to resolve the matter of Shi Guanyin as soon as possible, so he set off again after arriving in Kyoto, before he had even shaken off the dust of his journey, heading towards the desert.

Although it was Zhu Qiqi who initially urged Shen Lang to leave, it was also Zhu Qiqi who felt dejected and sad as she watched him go. Only after Shen Lang's voice was completely out of sight did she turn her gaze away.

She turned around and saw Linghao and Gongziyu standing behind her. She smiled gently, as beautiful as the most vibrant flower in the world, and said, "Let's go back."

Ling Hao was momentarily stunned by Zhu Qiqi's smile, and only came to her senses after she finished speaking. "Okay." Zhu Qiqi was indeed very beautiful, but Ling Hao had seen many beauties and had developed immunity to them. She was not initially stunned by Zhu Qiqi's appearance.

But just now, Zhu Qiqi's smile was so beautiful, comparable to the most vibrant flower in the world, that he was momentarily stunned. Zhu Xi does resemble Zhu Qiqi, but she lacks that indescribable charm that Zhu Qiqi possessed. However, Zhu Xi has her own resilience and indomitable spirit. Everyone is special; Zhu Qiqi was special, and so was Zhu Xi.

After Shen Lang left, Zhu Qiqi sent a letter to Master Zhu and Zhu Xi, who remained in Kyoto, inviting them to come and see her. Actually, she wanted to visit them herself, but Gongzi Yu disagreed.

He believed that although Shi Guanyin had most likely returned to her old lair, there was no guarantee that nothing unexpected might happen, and what if she decided to stay in Kyoto? To avoid any possibility of an accident, Gongzi Yu wanted to personally see Zhu Qiqi off.

Zhu Qiqi offered to let Yu Qin and the others escort her, but Gongzi Yu was still reluctant. Left with no other option, she had Yu Qin go and invite Master Zhu and the others over. As for why she didn't want Gongzi Yu to escort her, it wasn't because she disliked him, but because Feng Qingyang was there.

Feng Qingyang was Ling Hao's master, and thus also Gongzi Yu's master. Since he liked someone else's disciple, he should pay more attention to him. It would be too impolite to leave Feng Qingyang in the other courtyard, so Zhu Qiqi had no choice but to invite Master Zhu over.

Anyway, that's her brother, so there's nothing wrong with him coming to see his sister. If her father were here, she would definitely come to visit him herself.

Afterwards, Feng Qingyang said to Ling Hao, "Putting everything else aside, your future master's wife is a nice girl." Given his age, it's normal for him to call Zhu Qiqi a girl.

Ling Hao chuckled, "Master, I thought you disapproved of A-Yu, but you actually said that Madam Zhu is my future master's wife." Isn't that a tacit admission of her relationship with A-Yu?

"I can't stand it because that pig of his actually ate the cabbage I raised." Feng Qingyang rolled his eyes at the mention of Gongzi Yu. "But your cabbage is clearly in love with him, and judging by your personality, you'll most likely end up with him anyway. In that case, his master and mistress are also your future master and mistress, is that wrong?"

The thought that the cabbage seedlings he had picked up and raised so well, growing into plump and healthy cabbages, were eaten by pigs as soon as he came down the mountain filled Feng Qingyang with immense heartache.

"Master," Ling Hao said with a smile, snuggling close to Feng Qingyang, "Master and I will always be the best of friends in the world. We've known each other for so long, our bond is definitely higher than the mountains and deeper than the sea, right?"

Feng Qingyang's lips involuntarily curled up, but he realized he was being coaxed, or rather, made happy by being coaxed, so he quickly straightened his lips. "Your words are too sweet, you're too good at coaxing people, it's hard to believe what you say."

Linghao stood up straight, hands on her hips, "Master, that's not right. What kind of person am I? I'm such an upright and kind person, how could I lie to people? Even if I were to lie, I wouldn't lie to just anyone."

Feng Qingyang thought it made sense and nodded, "That's true." Although he knew the girl was just trying to coax him, she wasn't someone who would be coaxed by just anyone. Thinking this way, he felt happy again.

Ling Hao breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Feng Qingyang had been appeased.

So at dinner, all six people—including Master Zhu and Zhu Xi—were calm and peaceful, making for a lively scene.

That night, after washing up and taking off her outer clothes, Ling Hao was about to go to bed to meditate when she heard a faint sound outside the window. She immediately opened the window and smiled at the person who appeared outside. "Ah Yu, do you remember that I stood outside your window last time, so you've come to 'take revenge'?"

“Ah Hao.” Gongzi Yu looked intently at Ling Hao. “Aren’t I your best friend in the world? You clearly said that I was your best friend.” His expression was calm and his eyes were peaceful, but his whole body exuded grievance.

Ling Hao: "..."

Clearly, this guy somehow found out what she had said during the day, and he came to "interrogate" her while everyone else was asleep.

Ling Hao said helplessly, "I was telling Mingyue that he is my best friend, not you."

Gongzi Yu immediately blurted out, "Isn't he me? We are the same person."

“You are the same person, but your souls are also independent. You are you, and Mingyue is Mingyue,” Linghao said.

Gongzi Yu fell silent, only looking at her with a wronged expression. His calm demeanor and peaceful gaze were gone; every inch of him spoke of his grievance. How could he not be the person closest to A-Hao? How could it not be?

Seeing his reaction, Ling Hao smiled helplessly. She extended her hand to him and said softly, "Would you like to come in?"

Gongzi Yu's gaze fell on Ling Hao's hand. After a moment, he placed his hand in hers, and then with a light leap, he entered from outside. It would have been easier to enter if he had let go of her hand, but he held on tightly.

The moment his feet touched the ground, Linghao swiftly pulled him towards her, causing him to lean against her involuntarily. She wrapped her arms around his waist. "Mingyue is my best friend, but you are the one I love, the one I dream of. So, are you sure you want to switch with Mingyue?"

"No change!" Gongzi Yu said immediately, as if he would really lose his place in her heart if he was even a moment later.

Ling Hao's smile grew even wider, but she had to control her laughter as she spoke, "Then it's settled, we won't change it anymore, okay?"

“Okay.” Gongzi Yu nodded. “I won’t change it anymore.” He thought for a moment, then released Ling Hao, gripped her shoulders tightly with both hands, and looked at her with burning eyes. “Ah Hao.”

Ling Hao immediately understood. She smiled, tiptoed, and kissed his lips.

Gongzi Yu's body seemed frozen, and he dared not move for a long time.

"Heh." A soft laugh escaped Ling Hao's lips. "You were the one who had the wrong idea first, so why does it seem like I'm the one who bullied you?"

Oh my, how can her Ayu be so cute?

Gongzi Yu lowered one hand and held her waist, while his other hand moved from her shoulder to behind her ear, grasping half of her neck. With one hand above and one below, he ensured that the person in his arms would not leave, giving her his utmost passion.

Linghao closed her eyes and accepted the warmth he offered.

A gentle breeze blew through the window, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers. This fragrance filled the room, lingering around the two people embracing and kissing.

The next morning, Feng Qingyang woke up in bed. Although he was not young, he was in good health and slept well, so he didn't wake up early because he couldn't sleep. Generally, he would go to bed later, but today he woke up early.

Because he heard the melodious sound of a zither. Perhaps the sound would be faint to others, but his internal strength was high, unlike others, so the sound was crystal clear to him. In his early years wandering the martial world, Feng Qingyang was also a romantic figure, and among the people he knew was someone who was very good at playing the zither.

When he sat upright playing the zither, everything around him would quiet down to listen to him. Now, listening to the music coming from outside, Feng Qingyang recalled things from a very long time ago. So he couldn't sleep, got up, changed his clothes, and headed towards the source of the music.

Then, Feng Qingyang saw his disciple in the small garden. She was practicing her sword. Over the years, she had practiced diligently every day, never stopping regardless of wind, rain, snow, or frost. Otherwise, even with her talent, she wouldn't have achieved such mastery of swordsmanship. So he wasn't surprised that she was still practicing today.

To Feng Qingyang's surprise, the person playing the zither in the pavilion was none other than Gongzi Yu. His music was melodious and beautiful, not at all like something a cunning person like him could play.

Yes, in Feng Qingyang's eyes, Gongzi Yu was an extremely cunning person.

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Author's Note: Gongzi Yu: That was close! I almost went from being a crush to just a friend.