Chapter 372: Lu Yuan: Topsy‑Turvy Breeze?

A good-looking person of indeterminate sex sat in the center.

All that met the eye were calligraphy and paintings.

The person among the flowers was a woman who resembled Qin Gu Niang by seventy percent.

The woman held a small fan that could cover half her face.

On the fan was a cherry‑small mouth, full of loveliness that was tempting.

It made one want to bite it.

Seeing this, a handsome‑featured person of indeterminate sex sat in the center.

All that met the eye were women.

"Why are you painting here again?"

"Let me take a look."

【Mom】 said while drawing near, her expression full of the words this person held.

The painter heard the sound and lifted their head.

Their face was calm as water.

Nothing seemed able to provoke any temper in them.

"You've come."

The painter spoke softly.

Their voice was a little hoarse.

Yet their eyes were full of worry.

"How is Xiao Qin?"

"Xiao Qin has already hooked up with Lu Yuan."

"Good, now that we're going out, we'll have to rely on her."

"But!" 【Mom】 seemed to think of something, shaking her head with an unpleasant look: "If it's like this, Xiao Qin will become one of them!"

"If this young master doesn't take responsibility..."

【Mom】 looked doubtful at the man, the man expressionlessly withdrew his gaze.

In an extremely cold tone he retorted to 【Mom】:

"What do you mean, 【Mom】? Are you planning to give up this chance?"

"You should know, we've prepared for this a long time."

The man said this, lightly raised his hand, touched the red object, then placed it on that painting.

【Mom】 saw this, immediately reached out to take the painting and put it in the nearest box.

Then she placed a new scroll on top.

A gentle breeze stirred, moving 【Mom】's hair.

The man set down his brush and picked up the tea not far from him.

He took a light sip.

Then he slowly set it down.

His fingertip traced the water in the tea cup, drawing an arc.

The cool sensation vanished from his fingertip.

In its place came endless chill.

"Li Baiya, remember, although you're in charge here, ultimate authority belongs to me."

"Don't talk back, don't ask questions, just obey my words."

Li Baiya immediately knelt, her elegant skirt touching the ground, her eyes slightly lowered, she dared not meet the gaze of the person before her.

The man nodded: "I trust you; among all these elders, you're the one I'm most relieved about."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have given Louyue Pavilion to you."

"Of course I also know you're worried about Qin Gu Niang."

The man said this, paused slightly, and set the tea down gently.

A chill flickered in the depths of his eyes over Li Baiya, then he rose and took her arm.

The original chill receded, replaced by tenderness that reached the depths of his eyes.

Tenderness like water, letting one sink into it.

Li Baiya sank into it.

Now her eyes were all sparkling.

"All right, I understand."

The two both looked toward Lu Yuan.

What on earth had happened to Lu Yuan, that he suddenly thought of both of them at once?

"The moon is late tonight; rest early, I'm going to rest too."

Saying that, he bade farewell to the two and strode away.

He gave Qin Gu Niang no chance at all.

Nonsense, if he really stayed, he'd probably not even be able to protect himself.

You say, given the mysteriousness of Qin Gu Niang and Xiao Wei, wouldn't they want to skin him alive?

After all... Lu Yuan is actually quite good‑looking.

His looks, bearing, and demeanor all count as top‑tier handsome.

If someone else took a liking to him, Lu Yuan wouldn't be surprised.

However, he now cannot be easily subdued.

Furthermore, if Qin Gu Niang really likes him and he can't leave, what should he do?

We certainly can't let his wife and daughter come to rescue him, can we?

Is he shameless? Or are his wife and daughter not pressing him down?

Whether it's the former or the latter, he doesn't want it to happen.

Therefore, among the 365 stratagems, fleeing is the best plan!

Thus, Lu Yuan left without a word, directly departing from this place.

He completely ignored Qin Gu Niang and Xiao Wei's loud shouts, only saying: "I'll come back tomorrow."

Seeing this, Qin Gu Niang sighed helplessly.

She looked at her own hair and clothes, even checked the mirror, and seeing nothing wrong, she turned to Xiao Wei and said: "Xiao Wei, I shouldn't have anything else on me, right? Why do I feel that Lu Yuan is avoiding me?"

Xiao Wei?

Good sister, there's no way that Lu Yuan is just avoiding people, right?

After all, given Lu Yuan's personality, he really is avoiding people.

He doesn't really want to be rescued so soon.

Xiao Wei blushed: "It seems, Mr. Lu Yuan, you still have... you're reluctant to move?"

"Hmm."

Qin Gu Niang nodded, her face shy, but deep in her eyes flashed a meaningful light.

Is it really as Xiao Wei said?

Otherwise, it's not necessarily true.

Think about it, as soon as he appears he's right here, and even wants to see her.

No matter how you put it, if it were someone else, they'd have to be careful.

After all, to be so resolute in seeking a person, probably only a scheme.

Wanting to let Lu Yuan personally take the bait.

Lu Yuan had just come downstairs when the attendant hurried forward, respectfully saying: "Sir, aren't you going to play upstairs?"

"'No need.' Lu Yuan waved his hand and directly strode toward the house's main door."

"'Hey, how is this person so fast?'"

Just then, the sound of people's discussion came from behind.

Some were saying: "Why is Lu Yuan so early?"

Others again said: "The reason Lu Yuan is so early."

Still others said: "Lu Yuan won't do."

In those words, how unpleasant they are, how unpleasant they are.

But in Lu Yuan's ears, it was just petty squabbling.

Think about it, the insults from those officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty were even more presentable.

They are the kind who speak sweet words but belittle you to nothing.

That feeling is extremely unpleasant.

Lu Yuan also felt awful.

Compared to what those officials said, these words are rather like petty squabbling.

He seemed unable to muster interest.

Of course……these people don't know; they simply think Lu Yuan might have no temper, otherwise……how could the current situation arise?

But it doesn't matter.

In Lu Yuan's heart, anyway he's going to leave.

He merely came in to check the situation.

Just as Lu Yuan was about to walk out the main door.

A young master suddenly stood in front of Lu Yuan.

That young master looked not bad; his attire was neat, and judging by his age, he seemed not too old.

However, facing him, Lu Yuan felt this person was spoiled and accustomed to decadence, certainly not a good person.

This seemed to confirm Lu Yuan's thought.

The young master pointed at Lu Yuan's nose and scolded: "Are you Lu Yuan?"

"'Damn! I didn't expect you to be this fast?'"

Lu Yuan?

You're saying, I'm fast?

He's actually very steady!

Thinking this, Lu Yuan showed a displeased expression and said: "Sorry, sir!"

"'Even if I were faster, I still wouldn't be as fast as you; I see you're neatly dressed, but you're just putting on a show.'"

"'The result of what I said turned out to be very harsh; those who don't know might think I owe you eight million!'" (End of chapter)