……

Before Wang Shouzhe could object, Chen Fangjie applauded and said, “Good, the flute sound is clear and penetrating, yet it does not lose its sense of vicissitudes. It is deep and profound, yet it does not lose its boldness. It is very much in line with our mood of tea tasting and lotus listening.”

Well, let her play the flute then. Wang Shouzhe let her do it, after all, she was preparing to play the flute in a serious manner.

“I will make a fool of myself then.” Then, “Zhong Luoxian” with her beautiful eyes like water, raised her jade flute, her lips slightly opened, and her jade fingers moved to play.

Her movements were very beautiful and pleasing to the eye.

Then……

There was no more then.

The flute was played so badly that even Wang Shouzhe, who was a layman, felt anxious and wished he could jump from the second floor into the lotus pond.

As for Chen Fangjie, he closed his eyes tightly, his face stiff, and he was shaky. If it weren’t for his good cultivation, he would probably have lost his temper on the spot.

Making a fool of oneself… indeed, she really made a fool of herself.

After the song was over, Wang Shouzhe drank several sips of Lingcha Hongniangzi to calm his excitement, and couldn’t help but curiously ask, “Luoxian, what kind of courage and confidence do you have to dare to play the flute in front of me?”

“Huh? Master Liu and Master Zhao both praised me for playing well.” “Zhong Luoxian” said with a puzzled face, “Could it be that there is still something lacking in me?”

Something lacking?

Luoxian, you are too modest. You are simply lacking in everything.

Wang Shouzhe resisted the urge to splash her face with Hongniangzi. Liu Yongzhou and Zhao Dingteng, they were truly blind.

“Well… Luoxian, playing the flute requires the four elements of breath, finger, lip, and tongue. Simply put, it is necessary to control the gentle turn of the breath, the flying of the jade fingers, the movement of the lips, and the agility of the tongue.” Chen Fangjie’s face was also pale, and then he seriously pointed out to her, “Each element requires repeated practice, not a day’s work, but long-term practice,”

Wang Shouzhe’s cheeks twitched uncontrollably. Although he understood very well that Chen Fangjie was talking about the essentials of playing the flute in a roundabout way. But why did he have an uncontrollable urge to kick him into the lotus pond?

Fortunately, at the same time.

In the distance, a young man’s voice rang out, “Is Miss Luoxian here? Yongzhou has come to visit as promised.”

This man was about twenty years old, he looked quite spirited, but he was dressed in plain clothes, and his eyes were slightly red, unable to hide his sorrow. This man was Liu Yongzhou, the elite of the younger generation of the Liu’s Clan in Ping’an.

On the second floor of the Tinghe Pavilion.

Chen Fangjie drank Lingcha Hongniangzi and said, “I heard that this Liu Yongzhou is also a notable figure, his abilities and talents are not bad, but it’s a pity that he is not the legitimate son of the family, and it’s hard for him to walk the path of the Lingtai. Shouzhe, his father just died, it’s not good for us to bully him like this, is it?”

“Brother Chen is indeed a hero, but I, Wang Shouzhe, am not a villain.” Wang Shouzhe added tea and said leisurely, “When Wang Mei chose to cut in, she had done her research and made her choice. This Liu Yongzhou is not a good person, when his fishing team is working on the river, if they encounter suitable targets, such as weakly defended cargo ships and merchant ships…

“You mean… water bandits?” Chen Fangjie’s expression suddenly became serious and angry, “A noble family’s son, can actually do such a crazy thing.” The Chen’s Clan of Donggang relied on waterways for their livelihood, and they always hated water bandits and pirates the most.

“It’s not that he’s crazy, it’s just that he’s stuck with the Liu’s Clan, a family that rose to power through rebellion.” Wang Shouzhe said indifferently, “This family has always been profit-oriented and unscrupulous, and the head of the family, Liu Shengye, is extremely greedy, his desire to plunder resources is endless, and it was only a matter of time before he went down this path.”

“But they do it very secretly, leaving no survivors or ships behind, so they are not easily discovered. After all, the An River winds for thousands of miles and is full of risks, and it’s not uncommon for ships to have accidents. My Sixth Uncle from the Dinghai, only discovered some clues about them by chance, and then investigated it. And according to further investigations, this Liu Yongzhou has done more than just water banditry, but most of it was done for the head of the family, Liu Shengye.”

“Such a villain deserves to die.” Chen Fangjie said hatefully, “And the entire Liu’s Clan has already rotted to the bone. Shouzhe, I will fully support you in exterminating the Liu’s Clan, it’s like doing justice on behalf of heaven.”

“Thank you, Brother Chen.” Wang Shouzhe toasted with tea instead of wine.

“Two young masters, please rest here and have some tea.” ‘Zhong Luoxian’ smiled, “I will go and do justice on behalf of heaven, and I will be back soon.”

……

Under Wang Mei’s guidance, the maid led Liu Yongzhou to the pavilion next to the “Tinghe Pavilion”. From the angle of Wang Shouzhe and the others drinking tea, they could see the scene inside the pavilion through the thin curtain.

Zhong Luoxian was waiting in advance, her manners were graceful and generous, which made her look more and more like a noble lady.

Liu Yongzhou walked into the pavilion, and greeted in a gentlemanly manner, “Yongzhou has seen Miss Luoxian.” There was a lingering sadness and resentment in his eyebrows.

“Master Liu……” Zhong Luoxian sighed deeply, “The deceased is gone, I hope you will restrain your grief. Let’s sit down and talk first.”

After that, she personally made tea to entertain him.

“Thank you, Miss Luoxian.” The first time he drank tea made by Zhong Luoxian, Liu Yongzhou was flattered and sincerely frightened, “I don’t know why Miss Luoxian invited me this time……”

At such a beautiful time, the night was seductive, and Luoxian invited him to come, could it be…… At this time, Liu Yongzhou’s grief over his father’s death had dissipated a lot.

“This time I invited you here, it’s to say goodbye to you.” In Zhong Luoxian’s tone, there was a hint of alienation and indifference.

“Huh?” Liu Yongzhou almost dropped his teacup in shock, and said in a panic, “Luoxian is leaving! Why is this? Could it be that Yongzhou’s hospitality was not good? Or is it……” His heart tightened, and he thought of that arrogant and domineering young master.”Master Liu’s hospitality is indeed excellent. I must thank you in advance for the spiritual tea and Red Lady you sent.” The sense of alienation in Zhong Luoxian’s tone became even stronger. “After I return to my clan, I will send someone to return the favor in double.”

“This…this…” Liu Yongzhou was flustered and quickly stood up. “Luoxian, did I do something wrong? You can point it out, and I will definitely correct it.”

“No, the one who is wrong is me, not Master Liu.” Zhong Luoxian’s eyes flashed with pain and disappointment. “I originally thought that you were…never mind, it’s my fault for being too naive.”

Liu Yongzhou felt a chill run through his body, as if he had remembered something. He hurriedly defended himself, “Luoxian, you misunderstood. My father was framed by the Wang’s Clan. That despicable Wang Dingzu, Wang Shouzhe! I, Liu Yongzhou, will never let them go.” His eyes were filled with intense hatred.

“Liu Yongzhou, you have disappointed me.” Zhong Luoxian’s words were somewhat harsh, as if she was struggling with her feelings. “I originally thought you were a reliable and upright man, but it turns out you can’t distinguish right from wrong, black from white. You can leave now, I don’t want to see you again.” As she spoke, she clutched her chest, her brows furrowed in apparent pain.

“Luoxian, I, I…” Liu Yongzhou was in a panic, pleading, “It’s okay if you want to hit or scold me, just don’t get yourself upset. Or, can you tell me where I went wrong? I’ll change, I really will.”

“Master Liu, I can tolerate my own…low birth, as long as he is kind-hearted and has a relentless spirit.” Zhong Luoxian sighed deeply. “Forget it, your Liu’s Clan has its own way of survival, and I have no right to interfere.”

Cold tremors! Chills! Liu Yongzhou understood. The bad reputation of the Liu’s Clan had reached Zhong Luoxian’s ears, and she was disgusted.

Indeed, she was a noble lady from a prestigious celestial family. It was already a great effort for her to disregard social status and associate with him. But now, the Liu’s Clan’s reputation was in tatters, and their situation was a mess.

How could she continue to associate with him despite the obstacles?

“Miss Luoxian, please listen to me.” Liu Yongzhou hurriedly said, “Our Liu’s Clan’s current downfall is only temporary. We are planning a counterattack. After we deal with the Wang’s Clan, our Liu’s Clan will become the true master of Ping’an Town. And I, will also walk the path of the Spirit Platform, striving to be worthy of you.”

“Liu Yongzhou, you still don’t understand.” Zhong Luoxian was extremely disappointed. “If I were after a husband’s power, there are many celestial families waiting for me to choose from. Is a cultivator of the Spirit Platform realm so great?”

“I never despised your family for being poor. But now I despise your family for being dirty and despicable, capable of doing anything shameless for a bit of benefit. Do you think I can accept that, or the Zhong’s Clan can accept that?” Zhong Luoxian’s eyes were filled with shock and disgust. “Don’t try to shift the blame onto others. You know what your family is like.”

“Ah!”

Liu Yongzhou felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He finally understood the reason. After a long time, he said helplessly, “Luoxian, you’re right. I’m not worthy of you. But I can’t choose which family I was born into. If I had a choice, I would also want to…”

Zhong Luoxian’s gaze softened. “I know, you’re essentially a good person. Yongzhou, can you leave that vortex?”

“Leave?” Liu Yongzhou was taken aback, then overjoyed. “Does Luoxian mean… Yes, I can marry into your family.”

But just after his joy, he fell into worry again. “But if I marry into your family, my status in the family will inevitably be low. Even the Zhong’s Clan may not necessarily support me in walking the path of the Spirit Platform.”

Zhong Luoxian’s face was slightly red, and there was a hint of softness in her eyes. “Didn’t you say last time that your Liu’s Clan is preparing to support you in walking the path of the Spirit Platform? If you can get their support…”

“Luoxian, you’re right.” Liu Yongzhou nodded repeatedly. “I’ve made so many contributions to the Liu’s Clan. If I ask them for some compensation now, the clan leader will surely not refuse.”

“Liu Lang, you must be careful of Liu Shengye. He is as cunning as a fox and not a good person.”

The term ‘Liu Lang’ made Liu Yongzhou’s heart melt.

“Don’t worry, Luoxian. He promised me. Alright, I’ll be careful and test the waters first.”

“You must be careful in everything. I’m afraid that Liu Shengye…” Zhong Luoxian bit her lip and said, “Let’s do this. For our future, I’ll give you an idea to test him.”

“Luoxian, your plan is brilliant. Wait for me, there will be news in a few days.”

Afterwards, Liu Yongzhou left the Summer Garden with a burning heart. This was the first time he had truly discussed marriage with Luoxian. So what if he was a son-in-law? Being the son-in-law of a celestial family’s direct daughter, his future wouldn’t be bad. And Luoxian was…

…

Second floor, Lotus Pavilion.

Chen Fangjie was first shocked by Zhong Luoxian’s improved acting skills, but as he listened, he realized something was wrong.

After the people left, Chen Fangjie took a sip of tea, his face still showing shock. “Shouzhe, you’re going against the heavens. What are you planning against the Liu’s Clan? Could it be… the Heavenly Spirit Pill?”

With his wisdom, standing from a god’s perspective and deducing a bit, he still couldn’t hide it from him.

Wang Shouzhe, however, was leisurely sipping his tea. “The Liu’s Clan plotted against my Wang’s Clan’s ancestor and stole our ancestral property. I’m just taking some interest in advance. What’s so surprising about that? Do you expect me to watch them enjoy the Heavenly Spirit Pill and then come after our Wang’s Clan? Even if I can’t get it, I’ll destroy it.”

“Big spender, impressive.” Chen Fangjie said with a face full of envy and jealousy. “I’m really too jealous.”

Hehe, I told you not to come and suffer, Wang Shouzhe ignored him. He came here just to give Wang Mei some advice, write a script, and provide some protection.

An hour passed.

On the walkway outside the “Listening Lotus Pavilion”, the voice of a young man could be heard again, “Ding Tian, as promised, has come to pay respects to Miss Luo Xian.”

This young man was none other than Zhao Ding Tian, a disciple from the elite Zhao Clan.

“Master Zhao, our Miss Luo Xian invites you.” A maid led Zhao Ding Tian to the pavilion.

…