The next moment, Jing Zhe picked up Zhang Xiaoyu and took off into the air on the deserted street, flying forward.
Although she left in a huff, Mu Qingren still hoped that Jing Zhe would chase after her, so she walked very slowly.
Therefore, Jing Zhe hadn't flown far with Zhang Xiaoyu in his arms when he saw the master and disciple riding side by side on horseback.
"Master, I knew he would come!"
When Jing Zhe arrived above them, Wang Yingqiu smiled.
Although she was secretly overjoyed, Mu Qingren still curled her lip and said, "Hmph, since you're letting me leave, then don't come after me! Even if you do, I won't pay any attention to you!"
"The Pavilion Master's baby?"
"Um…"
"..."
Just moments ago, Mu Qingren said she would "ignore him," but when Jing Zhe called out to her affectionately, she immediately responded. Wang Yingqiu, who was standing next to her, was dumbfounded: Woman, your name really is Lies!
"Xiaoyu, please sit with the owner!"
Jing Zhe said something and then placed Zhang Xiaoyu on Wang Yingqiu's horse. The two had met several times before in Jingzhou, so they were quite familiar with each other.
Jing Zhe sat directly behind Mu Qingren and pulled her into his arms. Mu Qingren, who had just been sulking and dissatisfied, did not resist at all. Although she was happy inside and her body was completely honest, she still showed a proud and dissatisfied expression on her face.
After running for about fifteen minutes, the four of them arrived at Wuxian Pavilion on horseback.
Like Tongtianque, Wuxian Pavilion is built against the mountain, except that Tongtianque is built halfway up the mountain, while Wuxian Pavilion is built at the foot of the mountain.
As it was already late, apart from the twinkling starlight on the road, there were no disciples walking around inside the Wuxian Pavilion, making the pavilion feel spacious and quiet.
Jing Zhe didn't want to reveal his identity, so this situation was more suitable for him. The group quietly went inside.
...
Guided by Mu Qingren, the four arrived at the front hall of Wuxian Pavilion.
Once on his own turf, Mu Qingren stood up even straighter.
Jing Zhe calling him "Pavilion Master Baby" again was to no avail.
"With so many people around, show some respect!"
Mu Qingren stood with her hands on her hips, looking serious.
This almost made Jing Zhe laugh. He wanted to be serious in front of his three women, but could he really be serious?
Jing Zhe pulled her into his arms and said with a mischievous grin, "What if I don't respect you?"
"..."
Mu Qingren opened her mouth, but was speechless. She could only look to Wang Yingqiu for help.
Seeing this, Wang Yingqiu pulled Zhang Xiaoyu aside and said with a smile, "Xiaoyu, is this your first time at Wuxian Pavilion? Let me show you around this hall."
"Okay, Sister Yingqiu!"
With Jing Zhe's guidance, Zhang Xiaoyu completely let go of the past and stopped arguing about seniority, directly addressing Wang Yingqiu as "elder sister".
Wang Yingqiu was overjoyed by this unexpected title, because when she left Jingzhou, Zhu Xinning didn't quite approve of her, so she was a little uneasy, wondering whether she would be welcomed or rejected when she returned to Jingzhou.
Jing Zhe now takes Zhang Xiaoyu with him whenever he goes out, which shows that Zhang Xiaoyu's identity has long been recognized in Jingzhou. Wang Yingqiu is extremely envious of this.
But Zhang Xiaoyu actually called her "sister," something Wang Yingqiu had never expected. What did this signify? Was this Zhang Xiaoyu's attitude alone, or the attitude of the people in Jingzhou?
Wang Yingqiu was overjoyed. Controlling her expression, she took Zhang Xiaoyu's hand and said affectionately, "Okay, then I'll show you around this hall. You can stay here tonight and sleep here. After it gets light tomorrow, I'll take you to explore the outside world!"
"Then Xiaoyu thanks you, sister!"
"You're welcome, it's my pleasure!"
"Yes, you're welcome!"
Zhang Xiaoyu held Wang Yingqiu's hand and smiled sweetly: "Because we are all family!"
"..."
The two chatted happily, completely ignoring Mu Qingren and Jing Zhe behind them.
...
Mu Qingren was somewhat bewildered.
However, she has no intention of forgiving Jing Zhe yet.
She pouted and said, "You certainly have the right to disrespect me, because you didn't show any respect when you came to Ruzhou!"
Before Jing Zhe could reply, she continued, "When did you arrive in Ruzhou?"
"yesterday…"
"yesterday?"
Mu Qingren was even more dissatisfied: "You came to Ruzhou yesterday, but you didn't come to see me. I'm afraid I didn't attend the Lantern Festival Poetry Gathering today and was kept in the dark about your arrival! What, if I hadn't discovered you in advance, would you have left without even seeing us?"
Mu Qingren grew angrier and angrier, her eyes brimming with tears: "It seems that neither Yingqiu nor I can compare to a woman you just met! She doesn't even know your name, yet you went to such lengths, even risking offending the Crown Prince of Yu, to help her. It seems her charm is truly great! Or perhaps, our charm is too weak?"
Mu Qingren bit her lip, looking aggrieved.
Her voice was so loud that Wang Yingqiu and Zhang Xiaoyu lost their interest in chatting and gathered around her.
"Master, my husband must have his reasons!"
Wang Yingqiu advised first.
She knew that although her master was older than her, he had spent most of his time in the Wuxian Pavilion and was not very worldly, so sometimes his mind was like that of a little girl.
She was especially unable to remain calm when dealing with matters between men and women.
Although Wang Yingqiu had some reservations about Jing Zhe's actions, she knew him well enough to know that he must have some plan, which was why she offered such advice.
"What difficulties prevent you from arriving in Ruzhou? Tell us first."
Mu Qingren was still dissatisfied.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaoyu came out, gently took Mu Qingren's hand, and said with a smile, "Sister Pavilion Master, you have misunderstood your husband!"
So she continued, "Actually, my husband came to Ruzhou this time for the sake of the Pavilion Master and Sister Yingqiu! Although he didn't say anything when he was in Jingzhou, Xiaoyu could tell that he was thinking of you. That's why he took the initiative to leave the city on the ninth day of the first lunar month. His Majesty even suggested that my husband go to Jiangling first, but he still came to Ruzhou!"
Seeing that Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu's attention had been drawn to her, Zhang Xiaoyu said with a smile, "Xiaoyu knows that my husband felt that after spending the New Year with us, he wanted to reunite with you, Pavilion Master and Sister Yingqiu on the fifteenth of the first lunar month, so he rushed over here in recent days."
“We entered the city late last night. I originally intended to come over, but after overhearing the conversation between Prince Yu and the others, I was worried about Xiaoyu’s safety alone at Juxianlou. In addition, Prince Yu also mentioned that you would be attending a poetry gathering tonight, so I decided not to come over. It was also to give you a surprise!”
"..."
After Zhang Xiaoyu finished recounting what had happened, Wang Yingqiu's eyes were filled with emotion, while Mu Qingren's face turned red and her head drooped.
Her hands were clasped together, and she didn't know what to say.
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