Chapter 1375 A Thoughtful Mind
"After thinking about it, I realized that the Empress's punch was nothing special. It only knocked me unconscious, not killed me."
Right there in the courtyard of the Prince of Yue's mansion, Liu Fenggu casually sat down, leaning against a tree in the middle of the courtyard, and then said something seriously.
There weren't many people present, but when they heard Liu Fenggu say this, they all ignored him.
However, Liu Fenggu continued to say to himself, "And he was knocked down by Sister Yan with one punch and slapped by Yu Taohua with one slap. Isn't that just like me?"
The fifth pair suddenly appeared, smiling as they looked at Liu Fenggu: "Why don't you say it again in front of Yunxiao?"
Upon seeing Liu Fenggu, everyone stood up and bowed.
After waving his hand for the fifth time, he looked at Liu Fenggu.
Liu Fenggu was about to speak immediately.
However, Fifth Pair laughed and scolded: "Shut up right now. You haven't learned anything else, but you've certainly mastered your father's and grandfather's stubbornness. Because of you, people outside are saying that those of us who practice swordsmanship should practice talking first."
Fifth Shuang was too lazy to argue with Liu Fenggu about this matter, and instead looked at Gongsun Chunu who was chuckling to the side: "When are you two going to get married? Hurry up and get married, otherwise how will you have a baby?"
Liu Xuer, who had been silent all along, smiled and said upon hearing this, "Chu Nu, Dan Xian and I can act as elders to welcome Liu Huangwu into the marriage."
Gongsun Chunu was somewhat embarrassed.
Liu Fenggu grinned and said, "Since you two are going to the wedding, I'll have to invite Master Huode and my grandfather, as well as my other grandfathers, and bring along Senior Fifth and his group to propose marriage."
Liu Xuer nodded: "Okay."
Gongsun Chunu felt a little embarrassed and reached out to grab Liu Xuer's arm, trying to tell Liu Xuer to stop talking.
However, Fifth Pair looked at Gongsun Chunu and said, "That child Yun Jian is unusually serious about the competition this time, but I think he's more preoccupied with other things."
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Chunu sighed, "It's also my fault for not teaching her properly from a young age, which has led to her current temperament."
Liu Xuer said, "That child, he likes Chang'an, doesn't he?"
Upon hearing this, none of the people showed any surprise.
Gongsun Chunu nodded: "Yes, but she didn't realize it herself. She only thought that the Empress had saved her life, so she was grateful. But alas, what kind of gratitude could make her blush when she thinks of someone?"
Bai Danrong looked at the tea in her hand: "This matter needs to be resolved. You kept her by Luo Changfeng's side because you wanted to get closer to the Empress through Luo Changfeng?"
Gongsun Chunu shook her head: "It was Senior Brother Yan's idea. He said that it's not wrong to like someone, and there's no reason for that child not to like them. Moreover, Yun Jian's problem isn't that she's liked someone who is destined not to like her back. Her problem is that she doesn't think about these things and that she hides them. Senior Brother asked me to arrange for Chunu to be by Luo Changfeng's side because Luo Changfeng's mind is now complete, which can help Chunu and also makes it easier for him to get close to the Empress. When she finally confesses her feelings to the Empress, her mind will be complete."
Liu Xuer said softly, "Your master once said that meeting, missing, and missing are all good things. The feelings in one's heart vary from person to person, and there are countless ways to resolve them, but no single right answer. Remember not to force that child in the clouds to do anything."
Gongsun Chunu and Bai Danrong both nodded.
Liu Fenggu muttered to herself, "Flowers in the morning and moon at night, like riding on colorful clouds to ascend to the azure sky. Sharing the most beautiful and romantic places in the world is where the azure sky in one's heart lies. Even I couldn't bear the way Your Majesty wrote these poems. Not to mention the beautiful women saving each other, and I was saved several times."
Wu Mao, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back any longer: "Shu Jun, you actually like the Empress too."
Everyone looked at Wu Mao.
Fifth Shuang said, "I heard the old master say a few words about it. He heard your father mention it, but... Shu Jun is a real headache. That girl is so clever and cunning. I took a few glances at her and it gave me a headache. It's a good thing that her martial arts talent is like this. She looks good at the seventh rank now, but that's about it. If she's going to reach that limit, it will be a huge problem for the younger generation."
Wu Mao said, "She's cunning, isn't she? But she's incredibly stubborn. She keeps saying she doesn't like the Empress, but I don't know if she really doesn't know or if she's just pretending. Anyway, I can't see through that girl."
Bai Danrong looked at Feng Jingtang: "What are you counting?"
Feng Jingtang's lips moved slightly, and upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "Since you have nothing to do, let's count how many children Your Majesty likes."
Liu Fenggu cursed, "They're really bored!"
But after saying that, he pressed on, "How many!"
Feng Jingtang smiled and said, "I have no way of knowing the specifics, but among my Sword Mountain disciples, there is a child who is obsessed with the Empress. The Mountain Lord is quite troubled by this, but there is nothing he can do about it."
Wu Mao said, "One of Master Chanxi's disciples seems to really like the Empress, and they even traveled together for a while. There's also a grand-disciple of Master Huode. Tsk tsk, after this martial arts competition, I noticed that all those children, whether boys or girls, are incredibly fond of the Empress."
Liu Xuer smiled gently: "With his looks, it's hard not to be admired by women."
In her words, Liu Xuer expressed some helplessness on behalf of those children as someone who had been through it all, but also a tone of pride because she was from Chang'an.
But after saying that, Liu Xuer sighed inwardly: "But for him to be admired and liked by so many children is also a burden."
Upon hearing this, none of them denied it, after all, they had known the Empress for quite some time.
The Empress's sense of responsibility and meticulousness are well-known to all.
People with delicate minds are often the most thoughtful.
Liu Fenggu sensed that the atmosphere was a bit off and laughed, "I think it's fine. Look, the Empress doesn't mingle in the martial arts world, otherwise, she would be a menace there! Men and women are all interested in her, which is a headache for us elders!"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to face him.
The fifth pair stood up and left without responding.
Liu Xuer smiled and gestured for Gongsun Chunu to go for a walk with her, mainly to visit Li Xingyue at the Taichang Temple.
Bai Danrong pulled Feng Jingtang away.
Wu Mao chuckled a few times and then looked at Liu Fenggu: "Old Liu, it's not that I'm not going along with you, but now that I've joined the Left and Right Thirteen Valiant Guards and am known as 'Qiongqi,' I have to tell His Majesty about your comment today that the Empress is a menace. Don't scold me, okay? I'll treat you to drinks after you get slapped by Sister Yan. Remember to keep the invitation to the Dragon Boat Festival banquet safe; you need to bring it when you go to the palace the day after tomorrow!"
He had barely finished speaking when he turned and slipped away.
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The troubles in one's heart cannot be resolved with just a few words. If that were truly the case, anyone in the world could overcome their inner demons.
Why do so many people hesitate at the threshold of the end?
So when Su Chang'an came here today, he didn't expect to solve the problem directly, because it was something that couldn't be solved anyway.
How to make a girl like you, and then politely reject her.
This is neither a solution nor a way to solve the problem, and there is absolutely no reason to do so.
Liking someone is their own business; no one else can say or control it, and no one has the final say.
I talked with Grandpa Luo for a long time. He didn't mention anything about things he was happy about, but every sentence he said revealed that having a disciple like Su Chang'an was the best decision he had ever made.
The old man had drunk quite a bit, and after coaxing him to sleep, Su Chang'an returned to the palace.
The sun hasn't set yet, but it's almost setting.
Preparations for the Dragon Boat Festival banquet in the palace are nearing completion. Everyone is busy, with palace servants and eunuchs rushing to and fro carrying things.
Back at Lingqi Pavilion, just like before.
Xia Fengxiang sat there reviewing memorials.
Seeing Su Chang'an return, she didn't give him a pleasant look, but stood up and instructed Xiangluo and the others beside her to quickly prepare food.
Seeing his wife's expression, Su Chang'an smiled and said, "No need to rush to prepare. I ate quite a lot at Master's place. Master's wife brought over a very large duck."
Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Chang'an: "The duck legs were all given to Da Mengzi, and you didn't eat any."
Su Chang'an wasn't surprised that Xia Fengxiang knew about this. Even if Xia Fengxiang hadn't asked, someone would have sent the news. So he just smiled and said, "Why argue with a child? It's just a duck leg. He's our own apprentice."
But seeing the milk tea cup on the table, he couldn't help but wonder: "Did the guests drink it?"
Xia Fengxiang nodded: "My great-grandmother came, so I gave her some to drink, and she said she liked it very much."
Su Chang'an frowned: "Did you drink it?"
Xia Fengxiang shook his head, but when he saw Xiangluo and the others coming over with food, especially a plate of duck meat, Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Chang'an and said, "I prepared duck legs for you!"
Su Chang'an frowned: "The old lady has no sense of propriety. You're pregnant, so of course she'll rush to give you the best things. I'll stand far away and say something to her later!"
Xia Fengxiang chuckled, but then saw Su Chang'an rolling up his sleeves and heading towards the small kitchen in the backyard: "Where are you going? To eat something?"
Su Chang'an turned around: "I'll get you a cup of milk tea. I'll be right back."
Xia Fengxiang couldn't help but smile.
But looking at Su Chang'an's back, I inexplicably recalled what my great-grandfather had said to my great-grandmother.
How fortunate I am to have grown old with this dying immortal!
(End of this chapter)
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