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Will I be able to handle it in the future?
Just as the group was lost in their own thoughts and the atmosphere was delicate, Li Zhaoning slowly walked in.
"Your Highness." Everyone bowed and greeted him.
"Mmm." Li Zhaoning nodded gently in response, a soft smile playing on her lips. She looked radiant, as if she had just recovered from a long drought.
The rice seedlings, nourished by the timely rain, exuded a languid yet contented joy, a stark contrast to the usual dignified and aloof demeanor of Prince Ning.
庭。
Hu Chanyuan was the first to notice her unusual expression. A warning bell rang in her heart, and she asked suspiciously, "Why did Your Highness get up so late today?"
Are you feeling unwell?
Li Zhaoning remained calm, having already prepared his explanation: "There wasn't much official business today, and besides, Mu'er and Xiaoxiao returned last night, which made me very happy. Xiaoxiao..."
After having a few drinks, I got up a little late.
Now that preparations for the Heavenly Pride Gathering are complete, there are indeed no urgent political matters, and I did drink last night. However, that little bit of alcohol is nothing for a cultivator.
Words can be easily dispelled with a thought, and they certainly do not constitute a reason to get up late.
The real reason she woke up late was something only she knew – it was because of her long and drawn-out "exchange of ideas" with Su Mu the night before.
From the moment the two entered the room until dawn, the battle was incredibly fierce and exhilarating. Even though she was a cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage,
He had to take several breaks along the way to barely keep up with Su Mu's powerful and surging rhythm.
After a night of intense fighting, Su Mu was still able to get up early as usual, full of energy, truly as he said… very persistent. Li Zhaoning served herself some porridge.
She took a graceful sip, the satisfied curve of her lips becoming even more pronounced.
"Is that so..." Hu Chanyuan raised her eyebrows. Although she had no concrete evidence, looking at Li Zhaoning's satisfied and contented expression, and comparing it to her own...
Seeing his smug expression as he was merely fed a bowl of porridge, I inexplicably felt a sense of...being outmatched?
But she was clearly the first person to see Mu'er this morning! Where did this inexplicable sense of defeat come from? She stared...
The rising steam from the pot seemed a little bewildering.
Chapter 85 Hello, Elder Ling (Part 1)
While the women in the Prince's mansion were having breakfast with their own thoughts, Su Mu had already arrived at the largest branch of Lanyuexuan in Qingzhou City.
As the central city of a prefecture, the Lanyue Pavilion here naturally possesses an extraordinary grandeur. Furthermore, considering the specific needs of visiting merchants, it is even more uniquely designed...
They cleverly divided the store into three branches: mixed-use, men's-only, and women's-only.
The waiters, managers, and even guards in each area are all of the corresponding gender, and the management is strict and orderly.
This arrangement is especially necessary for certain groups of guests.
For example, Buddhist monks and Taoist practitioners who come to participate in the Tianjiao Gathering will choose the men's branch in the west of the city; while Taoist nuns and nuns,
Sects that primarily employ female cultivators, such as the Shuyu Sect and the Mianhua Sect, will stay in the women-only branch of the hotel located in the east of the city.
At this moment, Ling Suxin and the disciples of the Shuyu Sect she led were staying at the Lanyue Pavilion, a women's residence in the east of the city.
Su Mu walked calmly into the shop. The female shopkeeper on duty recognized him immediately, quickly put down the account book in her hand, and hurried to greet him.
They came with a respectful expression.
"Mr. Su, you've arrived. Do you have a guest to see?" the female shopkeeper asked in a low voice.
Su Mu nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping across the elegant and tidy hall. "I've come to visit Elder Ling Suxin of the Shuyu Sect. She should have already informed me beforehand."
It's over.
"Yes, Elder Ling got up early and is already waiting in the Jade Dew Chamber across the street," the female manager replied respectfully.
To ensure the tranquility of its guests, Lanyuexuan will not allow members of the opposite sex to enter the accommodation area.
However, if guests need to receive visitors, they can apply in advance to use the Zuixianlou restaurant opposite Lanyuexuan—another property under Su Mu's name—free of charge.
An elegant private room, used for meeting visitors.
"Thank you for your trouble." Su Mu accepted the pass token for guests from the female manager, thanked her, and then turned to walk towards the Drunken Immortal Restaurant across the street.
Inside the "Jade Dew Chamber" of Zuixianlou.
Ling Suxin sat gracefully on a pearwood chair by the window, holding a teapot in her delicate hands, the aroma of tea rising from the air.
However, her mind was far from calm, unlike the tea in her hand. She was secretly circulating the Shuyu Sect's inner cultivation method, trying to soothe her somewhat troubled emotions.
The chaotic atmosphere reminded me to approach the upcoming meeting with a calm mind.
But how easy is this?
Three years ago, her lively and clever apprentice, Lin Qingyue, went out to gain experience and, by chance, met Su Mu. Thus began a relationship between her and Su Mu.
Messages conveyed through talismans.
At first, it was just simple greetings, polite but distant. Later, when Su Mu proposed a collaboration in the elixir business, she finally...
The identity of a collaborator truly reveals a glimpse of Su Mu's abilities.
His meticulousness and rigorous logic far surpassed those of his peers, and even the most seasoned shrewd strategists in Qingzhou would have to admit defeat in front of him.
With his skillful and efficient business acumen, coupled with a plentiful supply of high-quality pills, Su Mu quickly expanded his pill business throughout the entire Great Zhao Dynasty.
They established numerous businesses in Gyeongju.
What's even more remarkable is that he values loyalty and commitment above all else.
He could argue vehemently for the benefit of his sect, haggling over every single detail; he could also voluntarily relinquish a large sum of profit for the Genshan Sect, which had been guarding the borders of the human race for many years.
beneficial.
He owned numerous businesses throughout Qingzhou, yet he managed them all meticulously, with clear accounts and no room for sloppiness; at the same time, he was also respectful and courteous to the virtuous.
His position as a corporal earned him the utmost loyalty from his many managers and employees, who were willing to die for him.
It was through three years of observation, and through countless matters, both large and small, that Ling Suxin, by nature extremely cautious, finally gradually confirmed...
He acknowledged Su Mu's character.
Only then did she cautiously loosen a tiny crack in her impenetrable defenses and begin exchanging talismans with him.
Occasionally, he would mention some personal matters that were completely unrelated to sect affairs or business collaborations.
Perhaps it was just the annoyance caused by a mischievous apprentice, or perhaps it was simply the feeling evoked by a beautiful view.
Su Mu did not immediately respond with the same enthusiasm as if he had found a treasure.
Sometimes, it would take several days to receive a reply after a message was sent, but every reply was never perfunctory, and the words were always appropriate.
Sincere and heartfelt, each word always made Ling Suxin gaze intently and read them carefully, causing a faint smile to unconsciously appear on her lips, a smile she herself was unaware of.
Ling Suxin's willingness to take this step was largely due to the constant encouragement from her disciple, Lin Qingyue.
"Master! Boss Su is a really good person! He's fair in his dealings and kind to everyone!"
“Master! Boss Su seems to have some insights into this business as well. Why don’t you go and ask him?”
"Master! Boss Su, he..."
Ling Suxin knew better than anyone that while her disciple was warm and familiar with her fellow disciples and Su Mu, she was actually deeply wary of others.
My heart is never easily opened. My decision to accompany him on his training journey and serve as his temporary bodyguard must have been made after much deliberation and preparation.
Decision made.
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Therefore, she gave Su Mu an opportunity to extend his pill business to the Shuyu Sect, which was both an acknowledgment of his abilities and, perhaps, a form of...
A deeper level of probing.
Su Mu not only seized the opportunity and handled the cooperation flawlessly, but also subtly and firmly...
With a composed demeanor, he quietly approached her heart.
At this moment, she asked herself honestly, and realized that her feelings for Su Mu were not romantic love, but rather a growing curiosity.
A female cultivator who grew up under the strict rules and regulations of the Shuyu Sect would have her heart tempered to be as cold as ice; how could she easily abandon it?
Why not set aside the rules and regulations of the sect, let go of long-standing prejudices, and start liking someone?
Her gentle master had warned her countless times: people's hearts are unpredictable and the world is full of dangers, so be careful and cautious.
Therefore, even though she had taken the initiative to invite Su Mu to the meeting today, she still wore that familiar white veil, covering most of her face.
He covered his eyes, revealing only a pair of clear yet aloof eyes, which were fixed intently on the carved wooden door of the "Jade Dew Chamber".
Then, the door was gently pushed open. A tall, imposing figure came into view, and was also clearly reflected in her suddenly frozen, clear eyes.
In his cold gaze.
Today he wore a finely crafted yet understated dark-colored long robe; unless one knew him well, it would be impossible to tell from this attire that he...
It turns out to be the behind-the-scenes owner who controls countless industries in Qingzhou City.
Even so, Su Mu's frighteningly handsome face was enough to make him stand out from the crowd. Even ignoring his appearance, Su...
Mu's natural gentleness and composure in every gesture are enough to captivate and delight the eye.
He looked at me with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, yet his expression held a gentle smile.
He spoke, his voice clear and bright, yet full of youthful vigor.
"Hello, Elder Ling."
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Chapter 86 Hello, Elder Ling (Part 2)
Su Zhixiao had told Su Mu that Ling Suxin was very beautiful. However, the women surrounding Su Mu were all exceptionally beautiful, rarely seen in the world.
Moreover, they each possessed their own unique charm: some were elegant, some aloof, and some delicate. This had already given him a very high standard when it came to beauty.
Even so, when Ling Suxin truly appeared before him, she still brought him an indescribable sense of amazement.
She was tall and slender, wearing a blue and white palace-style long dress. The style was strict and conservative, the fabric was of excellent quality, and the cut was perfect.
The dress cinched just right at the waist, subtly outlining a slender waistline that seemed to fit in one hand, and below that, a full and pert shape.
Hip and hip contours.
This slender and full figure was subtly concealed by this strict and conservative attire.
A light veil partially concealed her jade-like face, revealing only a pair of clear, cold eyes, like a plum blossom in a secluded valley, aloof and proud, keeping people at arm's length.
However, the moment those eyes met Su Mu's figure, a clear ripple suddenly appeared—first a hint of surprise flashed across their eyes for Su Mu.
Yan, then, a genuine joy at finally seeing the face of her confidante on paper, spread quietly like spring water, gentle and touching.
"Hello, Elder Ling." Su Mu spoke first, his voice clear and gentle, and he bowed with his hands clasped. "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"Hello, Mr. Su, no need for such formalities." Ling Suxin nodded slightly in return, trying her best to maintain a calm and composed tone, but a subtle hint of unease remained.
The vibrato.
The two sat down facing each other at the tea table by the window. Ling Suxin picked up the small red clay teapot and gracefully poured Su Mu a cup of freshly brewed hot tea.
Su Mu thanked him, picked up the cup naturally, took a small sip, and praised, "Good tea."
Setting down his teacup, Su Mu looked at her with gentle eyes:
"Having known and conversed with Elder Ling through the talisman book for five years, Su Mu is overjoyed to finally meet him in person. First of all, he must..."
I thank you again for the elder's kindness in taking care of my younger sister, Zhixiao, a few days ago, despite his troubles.
As he spoke, he solemnly cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.