Shen Muqing heard what the people at the next table were saying. She listened carefully, her intuition telling her that these people definitely knew a lot of information.
So she immediately called over the waiter, "Waiter, see that table next door? Put it on our table too. Oh, and by the way, he's the one paying the bill."
"Okay, no problem."
The second oldest at the next table naturally heard Shen Muqing's commotion. He exchanged glances with the third and fourth oldest, asking with a hint of doubt, "Do you know her?"
Both of them shook their heads, indicating that they did not know this person at all.
The second brother turned around with a friendly smile, "Miss, do we know each other?"
"I don't know them, but they look very impressive, and I'd like to get to know them."
Shen Muqing's mastery of the art of language is unparalleled.
Yun Ruoyue was used to her behavior, but Jiang Duxue's eyes flashed with a hint of disdain; she dared to talk to just anyone.
"Hahahaha, you flatter me, young lady. You all seem quite extraordinary. May I ask what you do for a living?"
"We're in the coffin business. We heard there have been a lot of deaths in your city lately, so we're looking for a way to make money."
Upon hearing this, the group became excited, with the third brother recounting it vividly.
"Let me tell you all about it. Luckily you met us; others wouldn't know the secret behind this."
"Oh~ then please tell me quickly, sir."
Shen Muqing listened intently to his narration, paying close attention.
"The story begins three months ago when the entire Chen family was wiped out overnight. The murderer was Miss Chen's fiancé. It's quite a tragic fate, alas."
"What happened? Tell me quickly, brother."
"Young lady, don't be in such a hurry. Let me have a drink to soothe my throat." The third brother picked up his wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp, making a sound of relief.
"Miss Chen's fiancé, Li Yan, is a pretty boy. With his silver tongue, he can get Miss Chen whatever she wants."
"Li Yan originally had nothing. He was rescued by Miss Chen when she was out. Over time, the two fell in love. When Li Yan proposed to go to the capital to take the imperial examination, Miss Chen naturally gave her full support."
"But a year later, Li Yan passed the imperial examination with top honors and unexpectedly became involved with a wealthy young lady in the capital. When Miss Chen wanted to ask him about it, he accused her of being a traitor, which led to the execution of her entire family."
"Her parents, who are over fifty years old, are pitiful."
"Strange things started happening after that." The third brother stopped, filled another bowl with wine, and sipped it.
"Big brother, please speak quickly, don't stop!"
Shen Muqing was completely engrossed in listening, never expecting that the melodramatic stories in the storybooks actually existed in real life.
"Hey girl, can't you even let people drink water?"
The third brother cleared his throat and continued, "After this incident, whenever there was a happy occasion in Qingyun City, the groom would be the one to suffer. Without exception, his death was extremely gruesome and unbearable to witness."
"Tsk tsk tsk, their hearts were crushed, their tongues were cut off. Anyone who got married in the last few months has suffered the same fate."
"It is said that the ghost of Miss Chen has come to seek revenge."
The more he spoke, the more sinister it became, until the third brother's voice turned terrifying at the end, "I think it's also the ghost of Miss Chen coming to seek revenge."
"Third brother, what nonsense are you talking about? There are no ghosts in the world. You're just scaring yourself."
The second brother apologized to Shen Muqing, saying, "My brother here is probably drunk and talking nonsense. Please just listen to him."
"I'm not making this up, that's what everyone's saying." The third brother collapsed onto the table with a thud, unable to hold his liquor.
The second brother quickly helped the third brother up, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, esteemed guests. I'll take him home first."
After the others left, Shen Muqing rested her chin on her hand and asked, "Yueyue, do you think ghosts really exist in the world?"
"I don't believe it. It's probably something done by a monster and then attributed to that so-called ghost."
Luo Yi and Ling Yeyao received a death stare from Shen Muqing: "You despicable heartless men, how come you're not all dead yet?"
Luo Yi: "I've never even held a young girl's hand. Don't look at me, I'm scared." Her eyes could kill.
Then the three of them looked at Ling Yeyao, who was completely confused. "So, if he's not me, then he is?"
The scene was hilarious. "Don't you think you look exactly like Li Yan? You'd better sleep with one eye open at night, or that Miss Chen will come looking for you."
Shen Muqingyin spoke in a chilling tone.
"Nonsense, there are no ghosts in this world." Ling Yeyao said he didn't believe it, but his evasive eyes betrayed him.
"Yueyue, go to sleep after you've eaten and drunk your fill."
"good."
Shen Muqing said, "You guys can do as you please." Then he shouted loudly, "Waiter, bring a few superior rooms and ask him for the money."
She pointed to Ling Yeyao behind her. Ling Yeyao's face darkened. So he thought she was a walking money vault?
"Alright, please follow me, sir."
Shen Muqing didn't want to sleep alone, so she pestered Yun Ruoyue to sleep with her, and Yun Ruoyue naturally couldn't refuse.
Inside the room, before Shen Muqing could even take off her shoes and get into bed, the jade pendant at her waist became scalding hot, making her feel as if she had touched a hot potato.
"What's wrong, Qingqing?"
"My master."
That jade pendant was a gift from Xuan Yan to her when she became his disciple. It had many uses, one of which was communication.
"Sure, you look at me like I'm staring at my eyeballs," Yun Ruoyue teased her as she lay on her side.
"Pee-pee."
"okay".
Shen Muqing took out the jade pendant, channeled spiritual energy into it, and Xuan Yan's voice appeared in the room.
"Qingqing, have we arrived?"
"Master, I just arrived."
"Um."
Then, after a long silence from the other end, Shen Muqing thought he had hung up and was about to put the phone away and go to sleep.
As a result, a faint, gasping sound came from the other end. Shen Muqing was so frightened that she quickly covered the jade pendant, just like someone trying to hide their ears while stealing a bell.
"Qingqing, when are you coming back?"
Xuan Yan was in the Cold Spring again. If he had known, he would have gone with Qing Qing, but his physical condition did not allow it.
He couldn't function normally after leaving the cold spring.
That's right, dragons do have mating seasons, and once they're in heat, it lasts for a very long time. For the past few thousand years, Xuan Yan's heart has been as calm as a lake, and he has never been bothered by mating seasons.
Since meeting Shen Muqing, his heat cycle has come suddenly and intensely, making him think about Shen Muqing every single moment.
"I have no idea."
"I miss you so much, Qingqing."
Xuan Yan was right about that. Whether it was mentally or physically, he couldn't stop thinking about it, even though it had only been a day since he left.
"Alright, Master, I have to go now."
Shen Muqing quickly cut off the spiritual energy, cupping her flushed face. What was this all about?
"Qingqing~ Wow, you're eating so well, sister." Yun Ruoyue exclaimed as if she were watching a live broadcast. She never expected her master to be like this in private, despite her aloof demeanor.
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