Chapter 265 - 0175 Completely Different Attitudes (2-in-1)_2

"It’s better to call her Miss Yun. Calling her your wife every time feels awkward," Li Zhibai said with a tsk, but her smile didn’t diminish, showing she wasn’t really blaming him.

If he treated his wife the same as any other girl, then there would be a need for blame.

Now that he’s giving all his sincere warmth to his wife, Li Zhibai naturally liked it, as she admires people who are dedicated.

Moreover, she suddenly felt that watching her student talk romance with a girl who likes him and gently handling her embroidered shoes and stockings...

All these were quite interesting, making her want to see more.

However, she only noticed them when Xu Chang’an entered her main building, not having done any peeping earlier... If forced to say, she was just standing by the window watching them walk over with an umbrella.

Li Zhibai looked at the crystal clear content in her cup, wondering if it was because of the wine that she was this attentive.

Forget it.

"Here for the sword?" Li Zhibai asked, looking at the window sill.

"Yes," Xu Chang’an answered frankly, "I forgot earlier."

"How could you, really walked her over while getting drenched," Li Zhibai said helplessly, "What kind of housekeeper or husband are you?"

"I couldn’t use Spiritual Power after all," Xu Chang’an said instinctively.

"This is my Sword Hall," Li Zhibai took a sip of wine, "At least here, in the Sword Hall, you can freely show your uniqueness, even if using Spiritual Power to keep the umbrella, I’ll cover for you... so no one will notice."

Xu Chang’an was stunned upon hearing this.

Is that possible?

"Sir, if you hadn’t told me, how would I have thought of this?" Xu Chang’an chuckled bitterly.

"That’s not what I’m blaming you for," Li Zhibai put down her wine cup, walked to the window, and casually tossed the longsword on the sill to Xu Chang’an, saying regretfully, "Why insist on sharing a small umbrella with your sister, is that manly?"

Xu Chang’an took the longsword, a trace of strangeness in his eyes, cautiously saying, "Sir, do you mean I should have let myself get wet and held the umbrella for the lady earlier?"

"What else?" Li Zhibai retorted.

At this moment, she resembled a sister worried about her sibling getting drenched.

Xu Chang’an: "..."

He confirmed that outside the main building, Li Zhibai truly didn’t eavesdrop on his conversation with Yun Qian, well, that’s normal... after all, she’s the teacher he respects the most.

Nonetheless...

Sir truly doesn’t understand Miss Yun’s thoughts; she wants to share the rain, not having a servant hold the umbrella for her, but he couldn’t explain this and could only seriously say, "Sir, I have my reasons."

"Reasons?" Li Zhibai blinked, quickly understanding, she said, "Does Miss Yun like it?"

"Yes."

"She really is something special."

"..."

Xu Chang’an remained silent, while Li Zhibai finished her wine, then looked at the gently dancing flames below the wine heater and casually said, "I’ve told you all that needed to be said... Anything else?"

Xu Chang’an looked at the faintly familiar scent of the wine, shook his head, but also nodded.

"Speak," Li Zhibai urged without hesitation.

Xu Chang’an cleared his throat.

Moments later...

Li Zhibai raised an eyebrow, "Miss Yun wants to meet me... I haven’t told you before, she can come directly?"

What’s the point of notifying, she’s not like Xu Chang’an.

It’s better to say she’s glad Yun Qian wants to visit her.

Moreover, curious about what Miss Yun, who usually doesn’t desire anything, specifically wants to talk about.

Glimpsing at Xu Chang’an.

Is it for her husband?

Xu Chang’an: "..."

He realized the extent of Li Zhibai’s warmth towards Yun Qian.

"Go ahead, bring your sister up," Li Zhibai waved.

Xu Chang’an reluctantly complied and went downstairs.

——

In the room, Yun Qian quietly looked out at the rain until she heard footsteps descending the stairs, then turned to welcome him.

"Miss, let me take you up, the sir is waiting," Xu Chang’an said.

"Mm," Yun Qian responded, only holding Xu Chang’an’s hand, and said, "I don’t have makeup on now..."

After she re-applies her makeup, wanting closeness, would take some time.

However, Xu Chang’an didn’t catch Yun Qian’s meaning, pondered, and said, "The sir doesn’t mind your makeup presence or absence... But, it seems improper to wash off that elder-applied makeup so casually?"

Old person...

Yun Qian blinked.

"Forget it, the sir appears fond of you, should be fine," Xu Chang’an said without much thought, "Miss, walk slowly, these spiral stairs aren’t easy, don’t bump your leg."

"Understood," Yun Qian gently lifted her foot onto the ascending stair.

As footsteps echoed, the wooden spiral staircase emitted a faint sandalwood aroma, with some calligraphy and Danqing paintings on the walls, varying styles mostly ink paintings, collected numerous masterpieces from great artists.

Noticing Yun Qian’s gaze, Xu Chang’an explained, "The sir enjoys collecting calligraphy and paintings, though not a resident of Muyu Peak, she has high artistry in this... If Miss has the chance, ask her for advice."

Isn’t Yun Qian trying to learn the Six Arts for Women?

If she could follow Li Zhibai’s learning, he would truly be at ease.

"These characters..." Yun Qian didn’t quite know the appeal of these paintings and characters, she merely thought the staircase felt nice... If her home had something similar with Xu Chang’an’s calligraphy and paintings hung, wouldn’t it be pleasant to see daily.

That Ms. Li is indeed a clever person.

Yun Qian gained a good idea from her here.

"What about the characters? Are they lovely?"

"Not as lovely as yours."

"...Ahem," Xu Chang’an choked a bit, whispered, "Shh, better not say that lightly."

The calligraphy and paintings here are Li Zhibai’s cherished treasures.

"I’m just speaking truthfully," Yun Qian thought the calligraphy wasn’t as exquisite as his.

"Here we are," Xu Chang’an knew Li Zhibai could hear his conversation with Yun Qian, stopped her from continuing, led her upstairs.

Facing them was a wide Mystic Passage.

When Xu Chang’an brought Yun Qian before Li Zhibai’s door, he suddenly froze.

The room was still the same room, yet... seemed entirely different.

The room was exceptionally exquisite, gentle yet detailed.

Rain tapped the window creating pleasant sounds, some lovely decorations hung on the walls, appealing to women, with a soft carpet laid across the floor.

The table had a plate of fresh preserves.

The room exuded a delicate peony fragrance.

...

How was this the solemn sir’s residence, clearly a sisterlike elegant room resembling those on Muyu Peak?

If it wasn’t for half-drunk wine still heating from earlier, he’d think he switched rooms.

Xu Chang’an displayed a strange expression.

This was... prepared briefly for Yun Qian by the sir?

With a glance at the preserves, everything was understood.

Xu Chang’an was still stunned when he saw Li Zhibai with her hair untied, carrying a small hand warmer walked out of the inner room with a springtime smile.

"Sister is here? Take this hand warmer, it’s cold and rainy to ward off the chill,"

Li Zhibai’s demeanor shocked Xu Chang’an.

The sir had her hair down, with waist-length black hair, amidst the surprise was a touch of feminine gentle elegance...

A tea-party-like atmosphere?

He had never seen such a scene.

Thus, until Yun Qian accepted the hand warmer, he remained dazed.

"Sister, let’s talk inside, I’ve prepared some preserves," Li Zhibai said, glancing at the slightly open-mouthed Xu Chang’an.

He seemed to say... He doesn’t eat preserves, where did they come from?

Li Zhibai thought she usually didn’t use the Teleportation Array doesn’t mean she can’t; since Yun Qian approached her, she swiftly acquired some snacks sent over.

"..."

Xu Chang’an was about to speak when he suddenly realized Li Zhibai was staring at him.

Feeling moved, he looked at the elegant room and stepped back.

"Sir... you chat."