Ning Lu stood obediently beside Wan Ge, watching Wan Ge play the zither, and said softly, "Miss, you can play the zither too, that's amazing, it sounds so beautiful."
Wan Ge replied in a gentle tone, "Do you think like others, that all I can do is wield weapons?"
Is this their stereotypical view of江湖儿女 (jianghu children, people of the martial arts world)? Do they think they only know how to fight and kill? That things like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are only for sheltered young ladies from wealthy families who never leave their homes?
But in the martial arts world, some sects not only play musical instruments exceptionally well, but also dance exceptionally well. There are even people who use musical instruments as weapons, having practiced since childhood and become one with their instruments.
"No, no, I just didn't expect it," Ning Lu replied obediently, seemingly realizing that she had said the wrong thing.
"Don't be nervous, I'm not angry with you." Although Ning Lu hadn't been by her side for long, she could tell that this girl was really nice.
Ning Lu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing her words. Then she remembered the storybooks she had read before, which described how skilled martial artists could use leaves and flowers to injure people: "Miss, can you also use leaves and flowers to injure people?"
Wan Ge reached out and plucked a leaf. A second later, the leaf was firmly embedded in the pillar. If it had been cut on the neck, it would have been an instant kill.
Ning Lu reached out and took the leaf down. The leaf returned to its soft and delicate state, and with a gentle wave, it drifted to the ground with the wind.
"!!! Miss, you are really amazing!" Ning Lu was just an ordinary maid who did not know martial arts. Seeing that Wan Ge could leave such a deep mark on the pillar by simply picking a leaf, she was extremely impressed!
The young lady seems like a master described in a book—no, wait! She's even more amazing than the characters in the books!
Just then, a voice rang out: "You're healed? Now you're going to keep fooling around?"
When Wan Ge looked up, she saw Qi Yan walking towards her. Wan Ge immediately stood up and politely bowed to him.
The person who was chatting with the maid with a smile on their face changed their expression instantly upon seeing me.
Qi Yan didn't know if she hated him or was afraid of him, but this difference made him feel particularly uncomfortable.
Qi Yan knew that she had brought him food last night because of the nanny. But he had originally thought that after what had happened, their relationship would become closer.
Now I realize I've overthought things. To her, I probably think it's all very strange of me to suddenly want to fight her, but my skills aren't good enough. Since I don't dare hurt her, I can only hurt myself instead.
That's true... Maybe their relationship didn't progress further, and she just hated herself even more.
Qi Yan felt inexplicably upset again at this thought. He didn't know what was wrong with him; he had never felt this way before, and he didn't know what to do.
"My hand doesn't hurt anymore." Wan Ge's voice softened, perhaps sensing that the other person was unhappy.
I don't know why Qi Yan is unhappy. Is he unhappy with the court proceedings? But isn't the whole world under his control? What could possibly make him dissatisfied?
Man-made disasters are practically impossible now, and I haven't heard of any natural disasters recently either.
Wan Ge suddenly came to her senses; okay, she understood why. However, this wasn't enough; she first needed to understand her own feelings.
When Qi Yan looked at her hand, it was still wrapped in gauze.
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