Chapter 743 - 0422 Caring for Empty Nest Elderly (Two-in-One)_2

And now, Yun Qian is such a girl in her heart.

This Miss Yun indeed resembles a mirror.

At this moment, unlike Zhu Pingniang, Wen Li, Li Zhibai, and other women who see Xu Chang’an as a mirror, Ah Qing thinks Yun Qian is more like a mirror.

Now, Ah Qing is very earnest with Yun Qian.

Just looking at Yun Qian gives her a feeling like clear water flowing through her heart, smooth and delightful.

Ah Qing thought to herself that she must have stayed at the bottom of the Abyss Sea for too long and developed somewhat the demeanor of a resentful woman in a deep boudoir, clearly just lonely and isolated.

Maybe there’s nothing she can do about it.

In Flower Moon Building, what she sees most is women sitting in the garden chairs or walking together in the afternoon garden, whispering intimately, softly talking about private matters.

The close female friends in Flower Moon Building seem to have endless things to say, just like the hair of women, tying up and letting down, never-ending.

Clingy, sweetly annoying.

But after developing feelings for Yun Qian, she now feels a bit envious.

Ah Qing took a deep breath.

"Miss Yun, might I... have the opportunity to get closer to you?" Ah Qing asked, a bit shamelessly, for such words require courage to speak.

"...?" Yun Qian looked at the slightly clueless girl in front of her and nodded without hesitation.

Naturally, there is.

Yun Qian doesn’t understand any categories of close friendships. For women, she believes there’s a simple shortcut to closeness between them.

If they share the same husband, they naturally get labeled as "sisters," which naturally brings them closer in their relationship.

So, of course, Ah Qing has a chance to get closer to her.

Yes.

Yun Qian’s logic is always impeccable like this.

"Having the opportunity is good." Ah Qing smiled lightly.

She would ask, but she might not really want to cling to Yun Qian. Sometimes just knowing this answer brings happiness.

At this time, Ai Qing did not know that her considered "rival," Shi Qingjun, was also an empty-nest sect leader.

Just like Ah Qing, after learning to appreciate flowers, she also wished for someone to talk to.

So Ah Qing first found Li Zhibai, but what Ah Qing saw in Li Zhibai’s eyes was passion, respect, admiration...

Shi Qingjun knew it was too difficult to find a girl who could see her as an equal, so she became somewhat interested in Young Master Xu’s somewhat unusual wife as well, because being the wife of an Immortal Reincarnation allowed Ah Qing to adjust her mindset more calmly.

But she didn’t make a move before Ah Qing snatched it up.

As of now, Yun Qian’s affection for Ah Qing was above that for Shi Qingjun, so at least at this moment, Ah Qing got her wish to win against Shi Qingjun once.

As she was thinking, Ah Qing suddenly snapped back to reality, and let out a surprised cry.

She saw Yun Qian taking the opportunity to suddenly reach out her hand, as if she wanted to touch her.

"Yun, Yun Miss, what are you doing?"

"Ribbon." Yun Qian gazed at the blue ribbon at the back of Ah Qing’s head, the same as her own.

"Eh?" Ah Qing blinked her eyes.

Yun Qian actually wanted to touch her ribbon?

Why?

Doesn’t Yun Qian herself also have one?

"It’s nothing." Yun Qian shook her head. She didn’t think too much, only that now Ah Qing should be the one resembling her.

According to Yun Qian’s understanding of Xu Chang’an, Xu Chang’an doesn’t really like such well-tied hair on Ah Qing, perhaps if it were slightly messier, he would like it more.

But if Ah Qing doesn’t let her touch it, then so be it.

"Ahem." Ah Qing cleared her throat and gently supported Yun Qian.

"Miss has rested enough; let me... take you to see the Young Master."

"Mm."

——

Caring for empty-nest elderly.

To be precise, caring for empty-nest old women.

The yet-to-leave Shi Qingjun, who at some point changed into a red long dress, sat in the pavilion, placing her purchased snacks in front of her, and gazed at the bustling lake shore from afar.

She looked at those ladies walking together, slowly swallowing the sweet in her mouth, her gaze staying a bit on those companions, then looking at her own exquisite reflection by the water.

She recalled Li Zhibai’s attitude towards her.

"Am I really so... terrifying?"

She merely wanted to find someone for conversation, but even Li Zhibai, whose cultivation was closest to hers, had a thick barrier between them.

Surely, it was the impression she left previously that was too cold and pragmatic, and if not for her only caring about her cultivation, the Chaoyun Sect wouldn’t have split like it did.

Shi Qingjun recalled the conversation with Xu Chang’an in this identity, how he repeatedly and distantly addressed her as "Senior Sister Shi," which, although sounding aloof, wasn’t unpleasant.

Indeed, it’s time for her to change.

To become a bit gentler, she used to not care about Wen Li, but now looking at the defects in her divine soul post-separation, she could no longer ignore it.

She picked up another piece of dessert, chewing slowly and swallowing.

Later at the feast, she would help is Wen Li fix the bloodline defect.

She would go to Tong Jun’s feast and take a look, conveniently also checking on Xu Chang’an and Yun Qian.

Thinking of Yun Qian, Ah Qing looked down at the sugar glaze on her fingertips.

She felt that her temperament indeed matched with that of Miss Yun; both not very talkative, both liking sweets?

So, if she wanted someone to talk to, Miss Yun would be a good choice.

Ah Qing blinked her eyes.

Wondering if she could have a conversation with Yun Qian today?

It should be very difficult, after all, soon after, Beisang City had Wen Li, and in a blink, she’s already seen the shadow of Li Zhibai.

These two have good relations with Yun Qian, so perhaps there won’t be a chance for her to speak.

Took another piece of dessert.

"The taste... is really nice." Shi Qingjun tilted her head.

Actually, Ah Qing’s top "mirror" was still Xu Chang’an, but Xu Chang’an is a man, not a woman, otherwise, she would certainly like Xu Chang’an very much.

Now, she could only settle for second best.

This secondary choice was Yun Qian.

Come to think of it, this idea of becoming friends with Yun Qian because Xu Chang’an is an Immortal Reincarnation was still as pragmatic as ever.

But there’s no other way because if not for Xu Chang’an, "just" a Yun Qian wouldn’t have caught Shi Qingjun’s eye.

Yes, Yun Qian would like this thought of hers.

As a wife, one must not overshadow her husband, even if... Xu Chang’an has fully restrained his brilliance.

Indeed, he has restrained it, wearing simple attire.

At this moment, in front of the kitchen, Xu Chang’an stood there, looking at the girl with a weary face and calm demeanor but whose eyes were full of coquettishness.

At this moment, the wind blew, wafting past the girl in front of him, bringing a faint fragrance, and the ribbon behind the girl’s head fluttered.

Yun Qian gently stretched her body, and her enchanting form unfolded before the man in her heart; only the person she liked could enjoy such a beautiful scene at such proximity.

"Tired?" Xu Chang’an was quite helpless.

"A bit sleepy, so came to see." Yun Qian yawned, watching as Xu Chang’an opened the kitchen door.

"Did she bring you here, Miss? We should thank her." Xu Chang’an glanced afar at Ah Qing, standing quietly like a maid at the alley’s bend, and chuckled.

"Mm." Yun Qian responded.

Xu Chang’an was even more helpless.

Couldn’t help but sigh.

He absolutely didn’t expect this, a formal feast... Senior Zhu, in fact, so... unreliable?

Wasn’t it a feast?

How come, while he was preparing dinner here, Miss Yun came knocking on the door?

With this big ship swaying, were it not for meeting the kind Miss Ah Qing who escorted Yun Qian all the way, Xu Chang’an would have reason to suspect that with this girl’s weary look... she could easily trip and hurt herself.

If she got a tumble, it would honestly be heartbreaking.

Yun Qian: "..."

Yun Qian watched as Xu Chang’an blocked the kitchen doorway, not allowing her to look inside, and blinked her eyes.

"Ahem." "Where is Senior Zhu?" Xu Chang’an asked.

Yes, Senior Zhu is sometimes unreliable, but isn’t there also Miss Lu?

Did Miss Lu also go off to do something else?

"Senior Wen came, so she went to see her." Yun Qian said.

"Senior Sister Wen?" Xu Chang’an was momentarily stunned.