Fifteen days ago, Author: Zhu Xin Xia Ren
Chapter 13 Reunion
In the Wang Mansion's grand hall, resplendent and magnificent, with a width of about ten zhang on each side, adorned with gold, silver, and embroidered with blue silk.
Gu Wen did not enter, instead, he stood at a distance, waiting for Zhao Feng to arrive in a disciplined manner.
Although the other party had promised to grant him a title, it had not been realized yet.
He did not want to give anyone a handle to use against him.
Moreover, what benefit would there be for him to swagger in? To clash with these aristocratic young masters, then wait for that Fairy Yu Hua to uphold justice for him, all for a momentary pleasure?
Bold where necessary, cautious where needed.
Endure in silence!
Some servants with the status of aristocratic disciples had long been inside the hall, frolicking with the beautiful maids kept by the Wang Mansion, with some even starting to reach into their clothes.
In the Great Gan Dynasty, there were no elaborate rituals when it came to matters between men and women.
The atmosphere of debauchery and pleasure prevailed in both the court and the common people.
The scholars carried themselves as descendants of sages, but behaved no better than beasts.
They were all sons of high officials in the court, whom Zhao Feng needed to win over to support his bid for the position of Crown Prince.
At the same time, it was also to expand his influence and leverage the power of their families.
However, today was supposed to be about discussing matters of the Immortal Sect.
Yet, these people were openly indulging in revelry.
Were they not afraid of angering Fairy Yu Hua?
Under normal circumstances, Gu Wen would not have such concerns, as the nobles of Great Gan liked to conduct meetings in such a manner, with baring their chests being quite common.
However, that Fairy, or rather the outsider, probably had a different mindset from the scholars of Great Gan.
Gu Wen had very little contact with Yu Hua, but from his perspective, this Fairy was more just than most people, perhaps too proud, or maybe ignorant of worldly affairs, or even detached from the sufferings of the mortal realm.
Making her seem so special, the first person to speak up for him, the first person to comfort him, saying she would not harm him.
It was somewhat ridiculous, considering that on the first day of his transmigration, he had accidentally killed someone while fighting over food with others, and after entering the Long Bridge, he had shed blood countless times in pursuit of profit.
A young eunuch hurriedly ran past Gu Wen, into the hall, and soon the absurd scene inside was immediately stopped.
"What a pity."
Footsteps approached from afar, before the people arrived, Gu Wen's ears twitched slightly, able to roughly estimate the number of people and a vague sense of their positions through almost instinctual perception.
Turning around and looking up, a figure in plain white appeared at the corner of the spacious corridor, and their gazes met, pausing for a moment.
Gu Wen's gaze uncontrollably fell on Yu Hua, even though he couldn't see her face, just her plain white figure had already stirred ripples in his heart.
More captivating to him than the scenes of bare-chested revelry in the hall, perhaps due to his yearning for cultivation.
He wondered about her level of cultivation.
His emotions were like vines born in a gutter, climbing high walls, only daring to peek out slightly to bask in the sun.
I hope I didn't expose my cultivation at the Second Level of Foundation Building?
With a thud in his heart, Gu Wen's rationality and sense of crisis crushed all ripples.
He lowered his head, trying hard to conceal the Foundation within his body.
The Jade Clear Heart Sutra contained extremely detailed instructions, including methods for concealing the Foundation.
Initially, when Yu Hua saw Gu Wen slightly quicken his steps and come within three steps, she listened attentively to the faint thoughts flowing into her ears.
The plain black-clad youth in front of her seemed to erect a high wall.
A high wall of thoughts, with intense rejection and resistance.
Although only three steps away, it felt like a thousand miles.
As Yu Hua took a half step forward, Gu Wen subtly retreated half a step, and the high wall of thoughts continued to build up.
She found it difficult to approach even half a step closer, as if glimpsing fish in a deep pool, visible but out of reach.
If she reached out, he would dive into the bottomless abyss.
Is it necessary to be like this?
Yu Hua recalled the words of the old donkey.
The ancestors of the Gu family had established karmic ties with the Jade Clear Sect, but now they were unable to fulfill them.
The enmity was hard to resolve, but she just wanted to offer some compensation on behalf of the sect, without being presumptuous enough to make decisions for Gu Wen.
That was a matter between the Gu family and the entire Sanqing Sect.
If he could enter the path of immortality, it would concern Gu Wen and those True Immortals within the sect.
But Gu Wen's resistance and avoidance at the moment left Yu Hua feeling a bit frustrated.
She had been treated like this before, but for various reasons, she couldn't blame Gu Wen at all.
At the very least, she should give him a simple and easy-to-understand cultivation technique, thus resolving one of her concerns.
"You..."
"I pay my respects to Ninth Prince, Fairy Yu Hua."
Gu Wen's bow interrupted her, and Zhao Feng also followed suit, walking up to Gu Wen and standing directly in front of the two.
But Zhao Feng was a bit too annoying!
Unaware of the changes in the eyes behind the hat and veil, Zhao Feng saw Gu Wen adopt a completely different attitude towards Yu Hua: "Gu Wen, I heard that you have been quite lax in the Flower House in recent days. It's best to avoid those places of revelry and debauchery. You should settle down and find a good family."
As aloof as ever, but with a hint of unexpected consideration.
Seeing Yu Hua's reaction, Gu Wen understood.
It turned out they were using him to highlight their own image.
But it didn't matter, going to the Flower House was just a show for them, to avoid arousing their suspicions.
The more despicable he appeared in their eyes, the safer he would be.
It was also a way to extricate himself.
Gu Wen was truly afraid that Yu Hua would see through his cultivation progress.
Regardless of his feelings towards her, the Sanqing Sect and the Zhao family were in cahoots.
It was better to have less contact with this Fairy Yu Hua.
"Your Highness's teachings are wise."
Just as Gu Wen was about to bow, a deep gaze fell on him, sending chills down his spine.
"Cultivate yourself and preserve your vitality."
Yu Hua said softly, feeling a bit resentful now.
She had spent the night on the eaves, never expecting Gu Wen to be sleeping in the Flower House.
But if his vitality was intact, why go to the Flower House?
Listening for fluctuations in thoughts, she did not hear Gu Wen's thoughts.
His emotions were like a deep pool, difficult to capture.
Instead, she sensed some restlessness from Zhao Feng beside her.
"Men are happy to have children, women are happy to seek pleasure, but it's not just about releasing vitality."
In an instant, Yu Hua felt an uncontrollable disgust.
She knew that the trend of indulging in sensual pleasures was prevalent among the common people, and there were even "True Men of Yang" in the cultivation world.
The Sanqing Dao Sect adhered to the orderly balance of Yin and Yang, and such behavior was strictly prohibited.
Yu Hua neither approved nor disapproved.
But indulging in both sexes was solely for satisfying one's own greed and lust.
Truly unbearable to witness!
Gu Wen vaguely sensed that the atmosphere was not right and suggested, "The young masters inside have been waiting for a long time. Your Highness and Fairy should take your seats first to avoid tiring yourselves."
Zhao Feng was very pleased with Gu Wen's humility and continued to instruct, "Standing outside the door is good, it shows that you understand the rules, you are still a servant in my mansion. But there's no need to be so formal, from now on in the Wang Mansion, you are a true attendant."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
Gu Wen bowed and bent, almost engraving the word "endurance" on his forehead.
Zhao Feng, who had regained his air of superiority from Gu Wen, then turned to Yu Hua and said, "Fairy Yu Hua, please step inside."
Yu Hua did not respond, she continued to look at Gu Wen, but all she received was an even taller mental barrier.
With more resistance, there was also more distance.
Yu Hua felt even more frustrated, but she could only grit her teeth and accept it.
"Fairy Yu Hua?"
Zhao Feng called out a few more times, and Yu Hua finally walked into the hall.
The noble young men and women inside all stood up, bowing and saluting first to Zhao Feng, then to Yu Hua.
Looking around, Yu Hua didn't notice that Gu Wen had already slipped into the crowd, lowering his head and blending completely into the background.
Ordinary people wouldn't even notice him.
This descendant of the Gu family was truly slippery!
If Gu Wen had heard this, he would surely protest: he was a descendant of the Dragon.
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