Chapter 210: The False Becomes True, and the True Becomes False

What Zhao Wuyang did not expect was that Lingxiang's Universe Bag, truly living up to its name, could actually hold items like a small stove and Tea Cup, not to mention that Lingxiang even summoned a set of yellow pear wood desk and chairs from within it.

When Long Qi left, Lingxiang had him carry her out, saying only that the cave was too stuffy and she wanted to go to a flat area with Lady Lu to drink tea and relax.

Thus came the current scene of Lingxiang, Zhao Wuyang, and Lady Lu sitting on the top of the slope chatting.

Zhao Wuyang looked awkward, sitting between Lingxiang and Lady Lu. He really did not know why Lingxiang had arranged it this way; the two were clearly chatting quite congenially, so why did she have to sandwich him in the middle?

He had wanted to call Ajin to come along, but who knew that after saying he had to go visit a friend, he had just gone off on his own.

A friend? He was just a cat, where would he have so many friends?

Originally, Adao was supposed to come too, but Long Qi used the excuse that there was no one to look after the Deceit Beast, and firmly kept him in the cave.

Poor Zhao Wuyang could now only stare straight ahead, pretending to sip tea as a cover, even though the Tea Cup had been in his hand for a long while.

Lingxiang seemed not to notice Zhao Wuyang's embarrassment; she was chatting happily with Lady Lu, but suddenly changed the subject to speak to Zhao Wuyang.

"It seems my tea is quite good, to be able to make Wuyang savor it so carefully. You've been sipping a single cup for a long time, yet I see no refills, nor do I hear any words."

Words? What could he say? These two spoke as if they were practicing Tai Chi, especially Lingxiang, whose thoughts twisted and turned a hundred times; he was afraid that if he opened his mouth, he would be schemed against by her.

Although Zhao Wuyang was simple-minded, he was, after all, of imperial blood; even if he hadn't spent much time in the capital, he had heard about the various power struggles in the palace from his nursemaid since he was small.

Lingxiang and Lady Lu looked like they were talking intimately, but Zhao Wuyang could see the discord behind their appearance—Lingxiang was one thing, but Lady Lu's smile looked fake no matter how he viewed it.

"Uh... it is indeed quite good..." Zhao Wuyang didn't know what to say for a moment, so he could only respond haphazardly: "This tea reminds me of my master; the old gentleman is extremely fond of drinking tea."

Hearing this, Lingxiang smiled at Lady Lu and said: "Madam, look, my martial nephew is so filial; he thinks of my Second Senior Brother just by drinking tea. Speaking of which, my senior brother loves Jade Dew Tea the most, and the tea he has is extremely fragrant and mellow. Unlike me, who only has this kind of coarse tea; I have neglected you, Madam."

Upon hearing this, Lady Lu looked at Zhao Wuyang with approval: "Yes, he is a filial child." She then smiled and responded: "Lingxiang, you are too modest; I actually think this tea is quite delicious, clear, fragrant, and sweet, leaving a lingering aftertaste."

"Is that so? Since you like it, Madam, then please drink more." As Lingxiang said this, she had Zhao Wuyang pour another cup for Lady Lu.

Just as Lady Lu took a sip and set down the Tea Cup, she heard Lingxiang speak again: "Speaking of filial piety, Xinyi is truly second to none. When he was cultivating with me, he would often mention you, Madam, always saying he was determined to rescue you. Now it is good; you have finally escaped the shackles of Bai Wuchang, and his heart's desire is fulfilled."

"Is that so? Sigh! He is just a silly child!" Hearing this, Lady Lu sighed while picking up her Tea Cup, the steam from the cup obscuring her eyes.

Hearing Lady Lu say this, Lingxiang praised Xinyi even more: "How can he be silly? Since ancient times, there has been Guan Kou Er Lang splitting the mountain to save his mother; Xinyi's pure heart is truly worthy of praise!"

"Speaking of which, it seems Xinyi's blade technique was taught to him by you personally, Madam. He once told me a few interesting stories about you that I still remember vividly; now that you are here, why not tell us yourself?"

"Oh?" Lady Lu was very curious, "He even talked about me? What did he say?"

Lingxiang smiled and said: "Naturally, it was about your heroic deeds, Madam. Xinyi once told me a story about how you, single-handedly and with your own strength, raided a bandit den, and even captured the bandit king alive and handed him over to the authorities; you truly are a heroine who does not yield to men!"

Lady Lu was startled upon hearing this, but her expression returned to normal in an instant, and then she sighed: "Sigh! That kind of thing was just youthful arrogance at the time; it's not worth mentioning. That child is truly prone to exaggeration."

Hearing Lady Lu say this, Lingxiang would not let it go: "How can you say it's not worth mentioning? To have such courage and spirit, Madam, you should be a role model for us all. Time has always been harsh to women since ancient times, but who says women are inferior to men? It's just those narrow-minded men who don't want women to outshine them. Speaking of which, men really are quite narrow-minded!"

As Lingxiang and Lady Lu talked, Zhao Wuyang was so shocked he forgot to drink his tea. This Lady Lu looked gentle and dignified, how could she be a heroine who raided a bandit den? As for the idea that she had cultivation and knew Martial Arts, he absolutely did not believe it.

Besides, why had he never heard Xinyi Dage mention this?

Hearing Lingxiang's exclamation, Lady Lu seemed not to agree, but she did not explain further, only smiling slightly: "A woman must eventually marry. Once married, one must support the husband and teach the children; how could one be so disrespectful of propriety?"

Lingxiang was greatly surprised to hear this: "Support the husband and teach the children? That's not right; I heard from Xinyi that the training of the Lu Family disciples in Martial Arts was also fully entrusted to you by Lu Qianbei. Could it be that Xinyi was talking nonsense?"

Hearing Lingxiang's question, Lady Lu was startled again, then picked up her Tea Cup to hide her expression: "Those were just some introductory, superficial skills. Because they were simple techniques and my husband was too busy to attend to it, he only entrusted it to me."

"Oh~ so that's how it is..." Hearing what Lady Lu said, Lingxiang seemed to understand perfectly, and after saying just that, she picked up her Tea Cup and said no more.

Although this place was high ground, looking out, it was filled with mist, and most of what could be seen was a marshland, appearing particularly empty and quiet. The three people on the slope were each lost in their own thoughts, and the voices of Lingxiang and Lady Lu were no longer heard, only the sound of tea cups being set down.

The three fell into a silence, and just when Zhao Wuyang thought they would never speak again, it was then that he heard Lingxiang suddenly bring up the tea again.

"Does Madam truly think this tea tastes good?"

Lady Lu smiled and replied: "Naturally, of course."

And when Lingxiang heard this, there was not a hint of a smile on her face; she just chuckled dryly and said: "Naturally it is good; at the very least, it is high-quality Green Bamboo Leaf tea, is it not?"

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