Chapter 1140: Chapter 1140: Buhui: A Sudden Sense of Hostility
Lin Qing felt somewhat uneasy.
Song Ci burst into laughter, waved her over to sit by her side, and said, "At this moment, you seem to have lost your past composure, thereās a shy feeling like an ugly bride finally meeting her father-in-law."
Lin Qing felt greatly embarrassed and retorted, "What are you saying, Madam?"
Song Ci took her hand, patted it, and said, "Master will be here soon, so I wonāt beat around the bush and will get straight to the point. I have no intention of probing into your past, after all, everyone has secrets they donāt wish to reveal to outsiders. Iāve heard some rumors about you before, were you once fond of Master?"
Lin Qingās face turned slightly pale.
"Itās okay, weāre just chatting, women among ourselves, thereās nothing that cannot be said. Everyone has a time when love was new and budding, you and I are both mortal, no exceptions."
Lin Qing steadied her heart, licked her lips, and said, "Donāt you find it against social norms?"
"Even the Wei Family has Wei Cheng who is fond of the same sex, isnāt that more against social norms? Itās merely admiration for a master, so whatās the harm?"
Lin Qing lowered her eyes, "According to tradition, Master Buhui should be my grandmaster."
"Grandmaster or master, in the end, theyāre just men." Song Ci gave her a sidelong glance but couldnāt resist saying, "I met Master Buhui yesterday, to be honest, his image is quite... um, strong. I thought you liked those gentlemanly and gentle types, like jade, didnāt expect..."
Lin Qing burst into laughter, her brows and eyes becoming lively, "Itās not as terrible as you say, heās just a bit rugged, but his medical skills are extremely refined and precise, and he possesses great wisdom."
Song Ci muttered, "Maybe Iām more superficial, the first glance must appeal to the eyes, only then would I be interested in his inner self and wisdom."
This...
Admitting simplicity so openly left her somewhat at a loss for words.
"Going off-topic, Iām saying, if youāre uncomfortable, you can avoid him, since heās here to diagnose me anyway. As for the pulse record, I can have someone pass it to you, so you wouldnāt have to face him awkwardly with lingering feelings."
Lin Qing felt warmth in her heart, shook her head, and softly replied, "Itās fine, thatās all in the past. As you said, didnāt everyone have moments of budding love in their youth? Iām now thirty, the past is long gone, heās just my grandmaster."
"Are you sure?"
Lin Qing nodded.
Song Ci: "Alright then, since you have it all figured out, just do as you please. Ah, who hasnāt encountered a few scoundrels in their youth."
He would rather enter monastic life than accept Lin Qingās feelings for a young girl; super scoundrel, protective and not open to rebuttals.
Lin Qing: "..."
Chun Fen lifted the curtain and entered, curtsied, and said, "Madam, Second Master is accompanying Master Buhui in."
Lin Qing immediately stood up and looked towards the door.
Song Ci glanced at her and said, "Invite them in."
Chun Fen responded with a smile, walked to the door, saw Second Master and Buhui arriving at the door, and personally lifted the curtain, letting the two of them enter.
Buhui entered the room, immediately seeing Lin Qing standing beside Song Ci, slightly surprised, yet revealing a faint smile.
Whether it was the warmth of the room or something else, Lin Qingās sight became somewhat blurred, and she couldnāt help but curtsy in salute.
Buhui nodded, first offering a Buddhist greeting to Song Ci, then looked at Lin Qing and said, "Itās been years since we last met, little Lin Qing has grown up."
Song Ci restrained herself from rolling her eyes and said, "Serve Master tea first, then please have Master check the pulse."
Buhui: "..."
Suddenly felt a hint of hostility.