Just as they left Huangfu Zhong's place, Xiahou Qing launched a barrage of questions on the way to the guest room: "Miss Linghua, are you sure that the insect is the Shengxi Gu?"
Linghua replied, "I'm not sure. After all, I haven't seen it. But it's pretty close to what's described in the book, so I shouldn't be wrong."
Seeing that Xiahou Qing didn't seem satisfied with Linghua's answer, Xiahou Chun interrupted, "Pavilion Master, are you doubting Huangfu Zhong?"
"It's just a matter of being more careful," Xiahou Qing said. Then he continued, "Miss Linghua, do you know any other ways to tell if a Gu worm is real or fake?"
Although Linghua was known as a worm master in the martial arts world, she wasn't someone who was overconfident. Just like Yunhe often told her, she was still young and seemed to know a lot, but in reality, she knew nothing. Reading was what a girl should do more of every day. "I need to look through the books to see if there's anything. Other Gu worms would be convenient, but this is a precious Gu worm that the Huangfu family hasn't seen in the world for a hundred years. If I could use ordinary methods to obtain it, it wouldn't be commensurate with its value."
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Jun hurriedly said, "What book do you need, young lady? I'll prepare it right away."
Seeing this person who was older than him being so respectful to him, Xiaohua was still a little uncomfortable and quickly postponed it, saying, "No, no, it's just a small matter. Don't bother you. Tongshu will help me deliver it later."
Xiahou Qing also instructed, "Chun'er, go down and get busy first. Clean up those corpses. It's hot in summer, and if we don't handle it properly, it's easy for an epidemic to break out in the city. Now is a critical moment, so we can't be careless. Also, there are suburbs near Qinglong Village, and there are a bunch of beggars and refugees gathered there. You can handle it yourself."
"Understood. I'll get to work with Wang Wu right away." Xiahou Chun understood the hidden meaning behind Xiahou Qing's words. Now that there were so many less living dead, it was time to get some new ones.
Just as Xiahou Qing was about to take Xiaohua to the guest room, an idea suddenly struck him. He quickly stopped Wang Wu and instructed, "Oh, Wang Wu, have someone go to the storeroom and find some vases that match this room. Put the flowers in them for Xiaohua. Change them every day. Also, go find some honest and simple maids to come in and take care of her. The government office is full of grown men, and it's a bit inconvenient for a little girl to live here."
Besides assisting Xiahou Chun, Wang Wu was also temporarily in charge of the government office's internal affairs. When he learned Linghua was moving in, he had considered cleaning up the place where Lin Zhenzhen had lived before and making it available for her. The small courtyard where Lin Zhenzhen had lived had everything, including a kitchen and toilet, and it was convenient because she didn't have to go anywhere else.
But looking at the situation now, Xiahou Qing seems to be planning to place Linghua near his yard. He doesn't know where Xiahou Qing picked this little girl up from, but he seems to be raising her as a daughter. "I understand, and I will definitely not let Linghua down."
Xiahou Qing waved his hand and said, "Alright, you guys go and get busy first."
Linghua had initially thought the guest room she was going to stay in was completely empty, requiring her to find even vases. However, when she arrived at the room and took a look, she saw that it was not only fully furnished but also rather ornately decorated. She said a little embarrassedly, "Uncle, you don't have to bother with that. This guest room is already great. I only need books, a bed, clothes, jewelry, and flowers. I don't need anything else. I can wash my clothes and cook by myself. Don't look at me like that. I know a lot of things."
After saying that, Linghua boasted in a low voice, "Let me tell you something, if it weren't for my care, the master and Tongshu wouldn't be living so comfortably in Baiyun!"
Xiahou Qing asked softly, "From what Linghua said, you've been with Mr. Yun for a long time?"
Linghua nodded and said, "Yes, the first person I met was the master. Everything I know now was taught to me by the master."
Xia Houqing looked at the flowers on the table and then asked, "Well, there are a few questions in my mind that I can't figure out. Since I bought you flowers, can you help me?"
Linghua quickly put the flowers in her hand away, sat upright on the chair, and patted her chest and said, "No problem, uncle, tell me what you want. I will tell you what I know, and I promise not to say anything nonsense if I don't know!"
Linghua was such a cute and innocent girl that anyone who saw her couldn't help but want to get close to her. Even someone like Xiahou Qing unconsciously softened his tone when he spoke to her: "Linghua, can you tell me when did your master arrive in Qinghe County?"
Linghua replied, "We've lived here for a long time. Let me tell you, we've bought the entire Baiyun Lane!"
Xiahou Qing was slightly taken aback. Although Baiyun Lane wasn't in the downtown area, it was still quite large. If they had bought the entire Baiyun Lane, why hadn't they heard anything about Tianshu Tower? "Really? How long have you lived here?"
Linghua then replied, "Not very long, about half a year. When I went back this time, the owner said we were going to move."
When the little girl spoke, she was silly and adorable. Perhaps it was because Xia Houqing had communicated with too many scheming people over the years. Seeing this girl answering without saying a word, and occasionally adding a few words, it was really refreshing: "Really? Then where are you moving to?"
Linghua followed suit and sighed, "I just haven't decided where to go yet. My husband said he hasn't decided yet and will tell me when he does."
Yun He was such a shrewd person, Xia Hou Qing was a little confused at first whether this little girl was really innocent or just acting, so he couldn't help but ask, "So, when you came here, didn't he tell you what you can and can't say?"
"No, he said, as long as I'm happy. The master also said that I don't know what uncle is interested in anyway, so it's up to me to say whatever I want. The master also said that since I'm staying in someone else's house, I should behave like a guest and not make trouble or embarrass others. Finally, the master also said that I only need to stay with you for a while, and I can go home when I've had enough. This is my first task."
Xiahou Qing felt a bit amused by Xiaohua's long speech. Yunhe was still the same Yunhe he had known all those years ago, but he had never expected that someone as scheming as him could raise such a pure-hearted girl. No wonder she had already made a name for herself in the martial arts world at such a young age.
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