Chapter 61 Ancient Times Were Great

"Hiss—"

Lu Zheng’s eyes suddenly lost focus. Did he really make his feelings that obvious just now?

"Furthermore, I can sense your emotions, my dear~"

Swallowing hard, Lu Zheng felt his face was probably quite hot now.

Shen Ying bit her lip, "Actually, on the night of my wedding, he was dead drunk, and the very next day, he set off on his journey. The whole way was bumpy, and until his untimely death, we never consummated our marriage."

Lu Zheng’s gaze drifted. What did Shen Ying mean by telling him this? As a matter of fact, he didn’t care about this...

Ugh, what am I thinking?

"In those days, my family fell into decline, and my husband’s family already had some regrets. It was only due to social conventions that they married me." Shen Ying murmured softly, a hint of resentment in her eyes. "He wasn’t good to me, which is why, despite my married hairstyle, I use my maiden name."

Lu Zheng nodded stiffly, unsure of what to say.

"Now, I am half a ghost, unable to leave this Peach Grove. It’s hard to find someone who can stir my heart, even if I meet someone, our paths are too different."

Shen Ying approached Lu Zheng closely, whispering in his ear with her orchid-scented breath mixed with a chill, "However, your martial skills have matured. If you moderate your actions in bed, it won’t damage your essence."

Lu Zheng swallowed, making one last struggle, "Actually, I saved you not for...this reason."

"I know." Shen Ying’s eyes were like water, her voice carrying threads of tenderness, "But this only makes me fall deeper into the net."

Shen Ying’s voice was serene, "I am but the ghost of a prison, with no desire to tangle with you, nor to compete with the Liu family’s sister for affection, asking for neither name nor status, just a bit of your heart."

"If you have the time, visit me, and I shall be content."

"My dear~"

Shen Ying’s jade-like hand slowly slid down from Lu Zheng’s shoulder to rest on his chest as she turned to face him, leaning in slightly, the pink cherry lips near Lu Zheng’s cheek.

Her peach blossom eyes, adorned with pink eyeshadow, shone brightly, meeting Lu Zheng’s gaze.

"Do you find me beautiful?"

With words spoken this far, if Lu Zheng didn’t express himself now, he shouldn’t be named Lu.

Perhaps Wei, as in Wei Zhongxian.

Or Li, as in Li Lianying.

With a tiger-like roar, he swept Shen Ying into his arms and pounced toward the bed.

...

One night passed, and Lu Zheng lay in bed, feeling relaxed, looking up to see the day was good, as faint rays of sunlight streamed in, warming him and making him reluctant to move.

Shen Ying’s lazy voice sounded by his ear, "My dear~"

"Ying’er."

This was how Shen Ying had asked Lu Zheng to call her last night.

"You’d better call me Madam, to guard against slip-ups in front of Little Sister Qingyan."

"There’s really nothing between me and Miss Liu."

"Of course, there’s nothing now." Shen Ying jokingly said, "But the way Little Sister Qingyan looks at you, it’s like she could melt."

Lu Zheng’s thoughts wandered.

Shen Ying cooed softly, casting a seductive glance at Lu Zheng, "My dear, it’s no good."

Lu Zheng felt slightly awkward, but it was understandable, wasn’t it?

"Little Sister Qingyan is a lovely girl, don’t let her slip away." Shen Ying soothed Lu Zheng while hinting, "You might have a surprise later."

"Hehe."

Lu Zheng laughed dryly, not quite used to discussing another woman while sharing a bed with one.

Truly, the past was wonderful!

...

After dressing, Shen Ying attended to Lu Zheng’s washing needs. Uncle Qian already prepared a wild boar’s front and hind leg, and Xiaocui had worked through the night to make peach wood cases for two curved sabers.

"My dear has business in the city, so busy with affairs, you should hurry back." Shen Ying tidied Lu Zheng’s clothes once more.

"Alright, I’ll come by when I’m free."

"No need to come constantly. Since you’re new on the martial path, focus on your cultivation, come by every ten or fifteen days." Shen Ying smiled, her eyes curved, as she patted Lu Zheng’s chest, "Off you go."

Another urging.

Lu Zheng nodded, hoisting two wild boar legs, each as big as his body, didn’t follow the main road, but used a Divine Movement Talisman to speed through the woods and grass, hastening back to the city.

Upon returning home, he tossed a foreleg to Aunt Liu, then knocked on the neighbor’s door to give the Liu Family a hind leg.

"Brother Lu!"

Liu Qingquan exclaimed in surprise, "How do you have such a large pig leg!"

Liu Qingyan came out as well, her eyes full of astonishment upon seeing the pig leg.

"Caught by hunters in the mountains, selling it cheaply, so I brought back two legs to cure slowly over time."

"Caught by hunters?" Liu Qingyan’s eyes fixated on Lu Zheng with shock.

Lu Zheng nodded, "Yes, mountain hunters rarely catch such a wild boar, can’t miss out if you come across it."

"Seems this hunter is quite capable." Liu Qingyan said, following Lu Zheng’s lead.

At this moment, Madam Liu came out from the backyard, repeatedly refusing, "We can’t accept, this hind leg cost quite a bit, we can’t take it!"

"Please accept. I’ve already bought it. I already have a foreleg at home, too much for me to eat alone. Besides, you’re a great cook, I hope you can make more each time so I can taste your wonderful dishes." Lu Zheng smiled.

Madam Liu beamed at the compliment, nodding repeatedly, "That’s good then!"

As he was ready to leave after delivering the gift, Liu Qingyan stopped him.

"Wait a moment, Lu Lang."

Soon, Liu Qingyan returned with a raven-colored outfit.

"What’s this...?"

"Summer is ending and autumn is near. I had some free time, so I sewed a vest for you. Try it on, see if it fits."

"This is quite embarrassing..."

"We accepted your meat without any shame, didn’t we?"

Lu Zheng looked at Liu Qingyan, whose cheeks blushed softly, eyes instinctively looking away.

"Thank you, Miss Liu."

Lu Zheng accepted the vest, putting it on right there.

"It fits!"

Madam Liu glanced at Lu Zheng and Liu Qingyan, chuckled, and said, "Lu Lang should stay for lunch, I’ll head to the kitchen."

"I’ll drop the clothes at home first."

Lu Zheng brought the clothes back home, waited a while, then returned to the Liu Family.

Indeed, Madam Liu’s cooking was exceptional, combined with the good quality pork, Lu Zheng devoured the meal, reveling in the delightful flavors.