She gave the girl in yellow no time to resist, and the latter dared not resist, as if she were a chick being carried away, leaving Ah Qing alone here drinking silently.
How should this be described.
Ah Qing took a sip of fruit wine.
Indeed, in Flower Moon Building, Miss Lu is âcharging aroundâ and âshowing off her strengthâ, all the girls have to endure it, because whatever she says is law, she arranges everything like a Living Yama.
Yes, such a Living Yama, yet all the girls willingly listen to her.
Even if they are scolded, no one says a word of protest; instead, theyâll get scolded by their sisters, saying they made Steward Lu worry again.
Just like Ah Qing.
Ah Qing thought she wasnât being arranged clearly, but rather like the other party is treating her like a baby, chewing the food before giving it to her... yet she has to eat.
Do you like it?
Indeed, very much so.
One should say, the girls in Flower Moon Building were indeed the first connections Young Master Xu made.
People say brothel girls are mercenary and heartless, but Ah Qing thought she probably has no value for them, just trouble, yet they are so caring, treating her like a sister.
At this moment, she suddenly realized something.
Turns out, the times have changed.
In their era, it wasnât necessarily the sun that pierced the darkness, just a ray of light was enough.
Shi Qingjun was that ray of light.
Unlike Li Zhibai who only heard of Shi Qingjunâs legends, Ah Qing had seen that era herself, had seen that unbelievably dazzling beam of light.
Immortal Chaoyun was the most dazzling light Ah Qing had ever seen, sweeping away the remnants of the old era from the earth, allowing even a half-demon like her, enslaved by others, a chance to stand on equal ground.
Shi Qingjun was once alone, relying on no one.
So Ah Qing did the same.
She always seemed to be following in that womanâs footsteps.
In cultivation, yes.
In gathering her own power and delegating authority, yes.
In planning to give up Dao Rhyme, yes.
Even in finding something unusual like Young Master Xu, Shi Qingjun had been ahead.
But now... Ah Qing felt that girl was no longer interesting.
Unlike Shi Qingjunâs solitude, the girls of Flower Moon Building taught Ah Qing a truth; sometimes people donât only have to rely on themselves, women in turbulent times should band together.
Though the flickering flame of mutual support among the girls is weak, it could be extinguished at any time, it may not compare to Qingjunâs dazzling light... but Ah Qing felt that if she joined them, perhaps she could make this flame steadier, sheltering some of the storm and rain.
Ah Qing drank her wine, smiling as she noticed the young girls who began to steal glances at her.
Itâs strange, despite never really considering herself a part of Flower Moon Building, it was Miss Luâs single glass of wine, a few casual words, that deeply moved her.
Even changed her mind.
Before, she thought if the girl in yellow wouldnât go with her, sheâd take her by force.
Now Ah Qing gave up.
Yes.
If she had made her leave Flower Moon Building, she might be seen as an enemy, just like earlier when the girl seemed pitiable being taken away by Miss Lu, but if she actually went to rescue her, sheâd be the first one stopped.
She canât take her away.
"Then... maybe blending in isnât bad." Ah Qing muttered to herself.
Hmm.
She changed her mindset.
She truly wanted to become one of Flower Moon Buildingâs girls, even if... even if it meant truly integrating, or going up to Chaoyun with these girls, it didnât matter.
Would it be embarrassing?
Perhaps thereâs nothing embarrassing about it; later, if she saw the still solitary Shi Qingjun, she might even laugh at her âCelestial Killer Lone Starâ to avenge the annoyance of being ignored many times in the past.
What a pity.
If only she could find a man for Shi Qingjun, that would be her wish.
Ah Qing had already prepared to go up to Chaoyun with Flower Moon Building, after all, her true self was always on the Holy Mountain, it wouldnât matter if she was discovered now.
And with Shi Qingjun giving up Dao Rhyme, Ah Qing could faintly feel that reconciliation between them might not be far off.
Only that she didnât know what kind of situation it would be before she could see the shadow of that recluse.
And...
If Shi Qingjunâs cultivation were truly far ahead, maybe that meeting wouldnât be pleasant, and handling matters with the Holy Sect would be another issue.
In the end, within the depths, the connection with Shi Qingjun proved she owed that woman a favor, yet Shi Qingjunâs temperament was wholly unapproachable.
She was like the lofty Frosty Heaven, seeing no one but herself, even when Ah Qing had entered Qiankun years back, Shi Qingjun didnât spare her a glance.
Such a woman, even if she one day unified with the Dao, Ah Qing wouldnât be surprised.
She thought for a moment, then scoffed.
She was overthinking.
Even if she went up Muyu Peak, Shi Qingjun probably wouldnât have the chance to catch sight of her, for according to Zhu Pingniangâs plans, this batch of Flower Moon Buildingâs girls were going to entertain guests on Muyu Peak.
Would Shi Qingjun visit a brothel?
Donât be ridiculous.
Even if Ah Qing took off her head, deep down she knew it was impossible.
Therefore, Ah Qing thought most likely sheâd grow tired staying at Flower Moon Building, and Shi Qingjun wouldnât notice.
At that time, as someone not alone, she might even have the chance to uncover the secret of Young Master Xu right under Shi Qingjunâs nose, at which point... she was eager to see that woman break her calm demeanor.
Thinking thus, Ah Qing drank alone.
Shi Qingjun drank with Li Zhibai.
Things in the world always seemed unsatisfactory.
Just like Shi Qingjun felt Ah Qing was unapproachable, Ah Qing felt Shi Qingjun was not humane.
But if you ask Wen Li, she merely felt fate played tricks on people; no matter the destiny bestowed upon her, sheâd accept it... and if not, sheâd have to.
Just now, she watched Yun Qian by her side spooning porridge into her mouth, her mind partially blanked, she could calmly accept.
Earlier, Master Zhu had come by.
But after seeing Junior Sister Yun feeding her, Zhu Pingniang had stood frozen a while, then silently began filling plates with food, leaving with a strange expression as if she hadnât seen anything.
Wen Li suddenly wanted to know what that scene looked like in Master Zhuâs eyes.
She herself was rather accustomed to it.
Honestly, girls feeding each other shouldnât be unusual?
Wen Li wouldnât think itâs inappropriate because sheâs the senior of Muyu Peak and Yun Qian is the wife of her junior brother... but as Yun Qian fed porridge spoon by spoon, Wen Li recalled Miss Luâs fleeing silhouette and Zhu Pingniangâs peculiar expression, realizing...
Perhaps Junior Sister Yun attending to her was indeed a strange thing.
Including the junior brother too.
Wen Li looked at Xu Changâan, seeing her junior brotherâs face filled with helplessness and apology but showing no intention of stopping it, even with a hint of anticipation.
Wen Li didnât understand.
Was he expecting what? Expecting her to finish all her junior sister had given?
No, that should not be it.
Xu Changâan must be looking forward to something related to Yun Qian, yet Wen Li couldnât quite fathom, so she simply didnât think further.
To her, accepting Yun Qianâs âattendanceâ was just natural.
Their relationship was fairly good, she was the guide, a âseniorâ.
Yun Qian was willing to come, she had no reason to refuse.
Wen Li lowered her head, sipping the porridge Yun Qian had brought over.
She thought the junior brother probably wanted to see them closer.
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Xu Changâan felt helpless.
He indeed had told Yun Qian before to get closer to the senior, garner some of her luck to enhance Yun Qianâs talent in cultivation.
But unexpectedly, under the âexamplesâ of their teacher and Senior Zhu, Yun Qian thought of this method.
Still didnât expect the senior to actually accept it.
So he had reason to believe, becoming this close... her talent should be bright.
Heâs hopeful.