Chapter 212: False and True, True and False
What Zhao Wuyang didn't expect was that Lingxiang's Qiankun bag, really lived up to its name, could even hold items such as a small stove and teacups, not to mention that Lingxiang also summoned a set of huanghuali desks, tables and chairs from it.
When Long Qi left, Lingxiang asked him to carry her out, saying that the cave was too stuffy and she wanted to go to a flat place with Madam Lu to have some tea and relax.
So now there is a situation where Lingxiang, Zhao Wuyang, Madam Lu and the other two are sitting on the top of the hill chatting.
It was said that the three of them were chatting, but in fact, only Lingxiang and Madam Lu were talking, and Zhao Wuyang was sitting between Lingxiang and Madam Lu, looking embarrassed. He really didn't know why Lingxiang arranged it this way. The two of them were obviously chatting very speculatively, so why did she put him in the middle?
Of course, at least it looks very speculative...
I wanted to call Ajin to go along, but he just said that he was going to visit a friend and then left on his own.
Friends? How could he, a cat, have so many friends?
Originally, Adao wanted to come along, but Long Qi insisted on keeping him in the cave on the grounds that the beast was unattended.
Poor Zhao Wuyang could only pretend to taste the tea as a cover-up, and the teacup had been in his hand for a long time.
Lingxiang didn't seem to notice Zhao Wuyang's embarrassment. She was chatting enthusiastically with Madam Lu, but suddenly changed the subject and looked at Zhao Wuyang.
"It seems that my tea is very good, and Wuyang can savor it so carefully. He drank the tea for a long time, and did not refill it, let alone say a word."
Words? What could he say? The two of them talked like they were practicing Tai Chi, especially Lingxiang, who was thinking a lot. He was afraid that as soon as he opened his mouth, she would plot against him.
Although Zhao Wuyang has a simple mind, he is a royal relative after all. Even though he has never stayed in Kyoto for a long time, he has heard about the various open and secret struggles in the palace from his nanny since he was a child.
Lingxiang and Madam Lu seemed to be talking affectionately, but Zhao Wuyang could see that they were not in harmony with each other - Lingxiang was fine, but Madam Lu's smile seemed fake no matter how he looked at it.
"Uh... it's really good..." Zhao Wuyang didn't know what to say for a moment, so he could only respond casually: "This tea reminds me of my master. He loves drinking tea very much."
Lingxiang smiled at Madam Lu and said, "Madam, look, my nephew is so filial that he can even think of my second brother when he drinks tea. Speaking of which, my brother's favorite is Jade Dew Tea, which is very fragrant. Unlike me, I only have this kind of coarse tea, which is really neglectful to you, Madam."
Upon hearing this, Madam Lu glanced at Zhao Wuyang approvingly and said, "Yes, he is a filial child." Then she smiled and replied, "Miss Lingxiang, what you said is true. I think this tea is very delicious. It is sweet and fragrant, and it leaves a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth."
"Really? Since Madam likes it, then drink more." Lingxiang said, and asked Zhao Wuyang to pour another cup for Madam Lu.
Madam Lu had just taken a sip of her tea and put it down when she heard Lingxiang speak again: "Speaking of filial piety, Xinyi is truly the best. When he was practicing with me, he often mentioned Madam, always saying that he would definitely rescue Madam. Now that Madam has finally escaped from Bai Wuchang's captivity, his thoughts are finally at peace."
"Really? Hey! He's just a silly child!" Mrs. Lu sighed when she heard this, and picked up the teacup. The hot steam from the cup covered her eyes.
After hearing what Mrs. Lu said, Lingxiang praised Xinyi non-stop: "How can she be stupid? Since ancient times, there has been the story of Erlang from Guankou splitting the mountain to save his mother. Xinyi's innocent heart is worthy of praise!"
"Speaking of which, it seems that Xinyi's swordsmanship was taught to him by Madam Lu herself. He once told me a few interesting stories about Madam, and I still remember them to this day. Now that Madam is here, why don't you tell me about them in person?"
"Oh?" Mrs. Lu was very curious, "Did he also talk about me? What did he say?"
Lingxiang smiled and said, "Of course it's Madam's heroic deeds. Xinyi once told me that Madam single-handedly destroyed a den of thieves and captured the thief king alive and sent him to the government. She is truly as brave as a man!" Madam Lu was startled when she heard this, but her expression returned to normal in an instant, and then she sighed, "Hey! This kind of thing was just because we were young and hot-tempered at the time, it's not worth mentioning. The child was really a little exaggerated."
Hearing what Madam Lu said, Lingxiang was not happy: "How can you say it's not worth mentioning? Madam has such courage and spirit, which should be a role model for us. The world has always been harsh on women, but who says women are inferior to men? It's just that those stingy men don't want women to be more popular than themselves. Men are really petty!"
While Lingxiang and Madam Lu were talking, Zhao Wuyang was so shocked that he forgot to drink his tea. Madam Lu looked weak and dignified, how could she be a heroine who defeated a den of thieves? Even if he said that she had cultivation and martial arts, he would never believe it.
Besides, why has he never heard Brother Xinyi mention this?
After hearing Lingxiang's sigh, Madam Lu didn't seem to agree, but she didn't explain much, just smiled and said, "A woman will get married eventually. Once she becomes a wife, she has to take care of her husband and children. How can she be so disrespectful?"
Lingxiang was very surprised when she heard this: "She is a good wife and mother? That's not right. I heard from Xinyi that Senior Lu also gave the matter of martial arts training to Madam Lu. Could it be that Xinyi made it up?"
After hearing Lingxiang's question, Madam Lu was startled again, then she put down her teacup and covered it up, "It's just some basic skills. Because it's a simple skill and my husband is too busy to do it, he entrusted it to me."
"Oh~ I see..." After hearing what Mrs. Lu said, Lingxiang seemed to understand it very well. She only said this, then picked up the teacup and said nothing more.
Although this is a highland, it is filled with mist and most of the visible areas are swamps, which seem particularly empty and quiet. The three people on the slope were thinking about their own things, but they did not hear the voices of Lingxiang and Madam Lu anymore, only the sound of tea cups being put down.
The three of them fell into silence. Just when Zhao Wuyang thought that the two would never speak again, he heard Lingxiang suddenly mention tea again.
"Madam, do you really think this tea tastes good?"
Mrs. Lu smiled and replied, "Of course."
When Lingxiang heard this, there was no smile on her face. She laughed dryly and said, "Of course it's good. Even if it's not good, it's still the best Bamboo Leaf Green, right?"
What happened to Zhuyeqing? Why did Mrs. Lu look so ugly when she heard this?
Seeing Mrs. Lu's expression change, Lingxiang ignored her and continued, "Speaking of bamboo, I remembered something. I have an old friend who loves bamboo very much, especially the Ci bamboo. The weapon he carries with him is also made of Ci bamboo. The weapon is very useful for exorcising demons. But when I was brewing tea just now, I accidentally dropped the bamboo leaves of the Ci bamboo sword I had asked for earlier into the pot. I didn't expect that it could make the tea so sweet."
"Ma'am, what do you think?"
Madam Lu was horrified and immediately stood up and shouted, "You! You little witch, you actually hurt me?"
Zhao Wuyang was shocked when he heard this, and he stood up from his seat, looking at Lingxiang with an incredible look on his face.
"Hey!" Lingxiang said with a smile: "What are you talking about, Madam? How could I harm you? Could it be..."
"Could it be that the Madam is some kind of demon or monster?"
Lingxiang's tone suddenly became extremely cold. She looked at Madam Lu steadily. At this moment, Madam Lu's face began to change.
Her face is actually...
It actually collapsed!
(End of this chapter)
