Rong Qingqing originally wanted to give her a sum of money so that she could live the life she wanted, but Fu'er refused because she had no family left and no ties, so she preferred to stay by Rong Qingqing's side.
When she mentioned Fu'er, Aqi looked blank for a long time before saying with some shame, "...I don't know."
Rong Qingqing was not surprised by this.
Ah Qi was naturally introverted and reserved, while Fu'er had become self-conscious due to her past experiences. So even though they lived in the same courtyard, they didn't have much interaction.
"It's nothing." Rong Qingqing didn't blame him, and instead asked, "What have you been doing all this time?"
Ah Qi replied, "As Miss instructed, I have been diligently practicing swordsmanship during this time."
Rong Qingqing nodded, "Martial arts skills should not be neglected, but there is no need to practice too hard."
"I know." Ah Qi paused, his eyes filled with anticipation, yet his expression remained hesitant. "Does Miss wish to test my martial arts skills?"
Rong Qingqing thought for a moment and said, "I don't know any martial arts, nor do I understand the styles of martial arts, but if you're willing, you can demonstrate a piece for me."
"Okay." Hearing this, Ah Qi nodded excitedly. "Then wait here for me for a moment, I'll go inside to get my sword."
“Okay.” Rong Qingqing sat down under a tree in the courtyard.
Seeing this, Xiao Tao hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but held back.
"What's wrong?" Rong Qingqing asked curiously.
Xiao Tao's eyes flickered, but she couldn't resist any longer. She leaned close to her ear and whispered, "If the Marquis knew you were with another man, wouldn't he be jealous?"
Rong Qingqing was taken aback, then frowned, "He's nobody to me, why are you jealous?"
Xiao Tao tugged at her sleeve, giving her a conflicted look. The Marquis had broken into the young lady's room through the window more than once or twice; their relationship had long since crossed the line, yet the young lady seemed indifferent. ... 78z.
She was secretly getting anxious and blurted out, "But this servant sees the Marquis's feelings for Miss..." Her voice trailed off as she looked at Ah Qi, who had suddenly walked over, and frowned, "Are you a ghost? How come you walk without making a sound?"
Ah Qi glanced at her inexplicably, but said nothing.
Rong Qingqing glanced at Xiao Tao disapprovingly, "Their internal strength is profound, so naturally they don't make any noise when they walk. You can't hear it yourself, yet you're blaming others?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tao pouted, looking somewhat aggrieved.
Ah Qi has only been here a short time, why is Miss already siding with him?
She glared at him somewhat unhappily, then squatted down beside him and remained silent.
Rong Qingqing ignored her and said to A Qi in a gentle tone, "Didn't you say you were going to show me your sword skills? Let's begin."
Ah Qi glanced at her, composed himself, drew his sword, and began to practice his swordplay.
Actually, he had just heard what Xiao Tao said.
Although it was just a sword dance performance, Ah Qi's swordplay was powerful and impressive.
His moves weren't flashy, but they were very sharp.
After Rong Qingqing finished performing a set of sword techniques, she clapped her hands.
"Ah Qi, you're amazing!" she praised sincerely.
Ah Qi smiled, lowered her head slightly, and looked somewhat shy.
Xiao Tao saw it and pouted.
So what if he can wield a sword? Their lord can even wield a knife.
This Ah Qi, with that smile, are you sure he's not trying to seduce his young lady?
Seeing that the young lady's gaze had fallen on him, she immediately got up and went over to block her view, saying, "Miss, aren't you going to the clothing shop? It's getting late, let's go now."
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