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He sat alone in his specially designated study inside the building, dealing with the piles of files and documents. Once the last volume was checked and the ink was dry, he looked out the window...
The sky was still a deep, inky blue, and dawn was still some time away.
He strolled to the kitchen, simply cooked himself a bowl of congee, added a few side dishes, and then sat alone in the empty hall to eat.
I had breakfast.
All around was quiet except for the faint clinking of spoons and chopsticks.
Just then, a graceful figure quietly appeared at the entrance of the hall.
Su Mu looked up and saw a pretty young girl in a pale yellow dress standing by the door, her eyes bright and lively, her gaze sparkling. It was Lin.
Qingyue. She seemed to have been waiting for him for a long time, a sly glint of triumph flashing across her face.
She walked gracefully to Su Mu's side, first lightly stomping her foot as if to check if the ground was level.
Then, Jing began to demonstrate the act of falling in front of Su Mu, finally choosing the most frail and vulnerable position, accompanied by a low groan.
With a low gasp, she stumbled and fell rather dramatically beside Su Mu.
"Oh dear~" She frowned, her voice carrying a deliberately feigned weakness and helplessness, "Why, why did my legs suddenly go weak... If only now..."
How wonderful it would be if a kind young man named Su Mu could lend me a hand.
As she spoke, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, kept glancing at Su Mu, her intentions so obvious they were almost undisguised.
From the moment Lin Qingyue appeared in the hall, Su Mu had been quietly watching her performance, inwardly chuckling. This girl, she really...
They can't even be bothered to pretend properly.
However, faced with such an obvious "scheme," Su Mu felt little vigilance or displeasure.
He recognized her immediately; she was the girl he had played with at the Prince's mansion many years ago.
Even though Xiaoxiao was wary and wouldn't let her be alone with Su Mu, she wasn't discouraged and always chattered away like a happy little bird.
Non-stop.
I remember her grandmother once said that Qingyue was a quiet girl, but in front of Su Mu, she always seemed to have endless things to say.
The perfectly timed naivety that Lin Qingyue displayed at that moment immediately evoked memories of the past for Su Mu, making him smile involuntarily.
This little bird really went to great lengths to make him remember it.
He put down his chopsticks, walked to Lin Qingyue's side, and gently extended his hand, saying, "Young lady, do you need any help?"
Lin Qingyue happily took his hand, stood up, looked up at Su Mu, and smiled brightly!
"Thank you for your help, young master. I am Lin Qingyue, and I have nothing of value except for a little knowledge of swordsmanship. I wonder if I may volunteer to serve you?"
How about a few days of protection to repay the kindness of helping me earlier?
Her charming and innocent demeanor just now was deliberately shown to Su Mu, in order to remind him of her.
She had planned to reunite with Su Mu during her training trip, and after learning from her grandmother that Su Mu was away, she deliberately chose a time when she was alone with him.
Hou came and meticulously planned this "chance encounter".
At this time, she was the same age as Su Mu, just sixteen, a young woman whose feelings were beginning to blossom. She kept thinking about that man with the gentle smile and humorous manner.
The gentle boy who treats her well.
In her heart, Su Mu was unique, but as time passed, she wasn't sure if Su Mu still remembered her after all these years.
already.
The girl hoped that her flawed performance would make Su Mu observe her closely and recognize her. Even if he didn't recognize her, she could still act as his bodyguard.
She remained by his side, her identity unchanged.
Little did Su Mu know that he had never forgotten this cheerful little bird and had recognized her at first glance.
"It was nothing, nothing to mention..." Seeing Lin Qingyue's slightly disappointed expression, he changed the subject and said with a smile, "However, Miss asked me..."
I'm reminded of an old friend from my childhood. If you'd like, young lady, why don't you accompany Su Mu on this journey?
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyue's tense nerves finally relaxed—he still remembered her!
She let out a long sigh of relief, a radiant smile spreading across her face. She bowed respectfully and said, "Then please guide me, Su-yi."
Old-one-board-one"
When Fourth Uncle woke up, he noticed a little guard beside Su Mu, and naturally abandoned his usual laziness, becoming quite wary of him. But in fact...
After acknowledging her identity as a disciple of the Shuyu Sect and receiving Su Mu's guarantee, he tacitly agreed to let her follow him.
In the days that followed, Lin Qingyue dutifully played the role of "protector." In public, she restrained her liveliness and displayed the demeanor expected of a disciple of the Shuyu Sect.
She was aloof and cautious; but in front of Su Mu, she reverted to her true nature, becoming sunny and cheerful, talking non-stop like a happy little bird.
After more than a month, the three of them had finally completed their survey of most of Qingzhou's territory. The moment of parting arrived, and the mountain gate of the Shuyu Sect was already far away.
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Lin Qingyue, unlike her usual carefree self, clung tightly to Su Mu's arm, walking extremely slowly, as if trying to extend the journey indefinitely. She looked up...
Her little face was filled with undisguised longing and reluctance.
"Boss Su, I can't bear to part with you." Her voice was muffled, carrying a hint of something.
Su Mu stopped, gently flicked her forehead, and smiled, "Are you reluctant to part with me, or with the snacks I made for you?"
"I can't bear to part with it!" Lin Qingyue, unusually without a smile, looked at him with unusual seriousness, her eyes slightly red. "I really... I really want it to stay like this forever."
Follow Boss Su on his journey. Together we'll see the world's beautiful landscapes, savor delicacies from all over, and wander through unfamiliar streets, forever…
"With Boss Su"
Su Mu felt a surge of warmth in his heart, gently ruffled her hair, and said in a soft but firm tone, "Don't worry, there will be other opportunities. Once you finish your seclusion, we..."
I'll find another opportunity to travel and explore properly.
As he spoke, he took out a warm, smooth jade pendant from his sleeve and handed it to her. The jade pendant was pure white, with simple and flowing carvings, depicting a...
A small bird with outstretched wings, poised to take flight, its posture graceful and agile.
Lin Qingyue took the jade pendant; it was cool to the touch, and she was slightly taken aback.
"This is for you," Su Mu smiled. "In my heart, Qingyue should be carefree like this little bird. Don't show such a heartbreaking expression again."
They've fallen in love.
Lin Qingyue lowered her head, gazing intently at the jade pendant, her fingertips gently tracing its patterns. When she looked up again, although her eyes were shimmering with tears, her face blossomed into an incredibly sweet smile.
With a smile: "Thank you, Boss Su!"
Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly tiptoed and quickly pecked Su Mu on the cheek. "Boss Su, you mustn't forget Qingyue!"
That kiss seemed to have summoned all her courage; her cheeks flushed crimson, and she turned and ran towards the mountain gate. After a few steps, she couldn't help but turn back, her gaze...
She gazed at him with bright eyes and waved vigorously.
Su Mu paused slightly, feeling the lingering warmth on her cheek, then chuckled and gently waved goodbye. She watched the pale yellow figure disappear.
Deep within the sect's misty clouds, he whispered, "We will meet again, Miss Qingyue."
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Chapter 122 Making an Exception
Inside the elegant private room of Zuixianlou, four people sat around the table.
Although Su Mu and Lin Qingyue's reminiscing and reminiscing just now tacitly omitted many ambiguous details, it had already outlined the extraordinary relationship between the two.
Ordinary bonds.
Ling Suxin sat quietly in the main seat, her face hidden behind a veil, her expression unreadable, only her clear, cold eyes flickered slightly.
As she listened to her apprentices Lin Qingyue and Su Mu reminiscing about the past, the last bit of doubt in her heart was resolved.
So that explains why Qingyue appeared on Su Mu's patrol route with such a "coincidental" appearance, and why she was so determined to follow him.
Left and right. It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; she already had someone she loved.
Su Mu is really popular! Ling Suxin suddenly realized this, and a faint, almost imperceptible feeling welled up deep within her heart, a feeling she herself hadn't even noticed.
The astringent smell.
However, a more practical problem lies ahead. Su Mu has now become a Daoist couple with Su Zhixiao.
Ling Suxin knew that Su Mu was a greedy man with many female confidantes around him, but Qingyue, his simple-minded and passionate disciple, was different.
Are you willing to share your loved one with someone else?
Moreover, Ling Suxin's gaze subtly swept across the opposite side—Su Zhixiao, instead of sitting in a perfectly good chair, brazenly sat down.
In Su Mu's arms, those clear eyes, filled with undisguised scrutiny and vigilance, stared straight at Lin Qingyue.
With such a strong possessive streak, it will probably be difficult for Qingyue to get close to Su Mu in the future.
When Su Zhixiao learned that Lin Qingyue before the deadline was the same "yellow-clad girl" who had always tried to get close to her brother eleven years ago, alarm bells rang in her mind.
A masterpiece.
It turns out that Elder Ling's esteemed disciple had been plotting against his brother since so early on!
As her brother's rightful Daoist partner, her beloved younger sister since childhood, her inseparable wife, and her personal kitten, Su Zhixiao instantly felt a sense of mission.
It's packed!
You must keep a close eye on your brother and never let him be easily led astray by this Senior Sister Lin!
She was the first to speak: "Elder Ling, I've always heard that the Shuyu Sect has strict rules, forbidding disciples from showing affection. Senior Sister Lin's words and actions just now... [The sentence is incomplete and lacks context, so a direct translation isn't possible.]"
The meaning is quite obvious. I wonder if this action has already violated your sect's rules and regulations?
Ling Suxin was speechless for a moment. The Shuyu Sect did indeed have such a rule, but sect rules are rigid, while people's hearts are flexible, especially when it involves one's own disciple.
When the topic turned to her secret feelings for Su Mu, she didn't know how to respond.
Before Ling Suxin could organize her thoughts, Lin Qingyue smiled sweetly, calmly refilling Su Mu's cup of hot tea, and said, "Xiaoxiao..."
My sister is joking.
"What I have with Boss Su is nothing more than the friendship built up from playing together in childhood, plus our appreciation for each other's abilities, character, and personality."
"Yes." She paused, her eyes darting around, gazing affectionately at Su Mu, before finally settling back on Su Zhixiao's face, her smile becoming increasingly meaningful.
"This appreciation naturally includes Mr. Su's exceptional talent, calm temperament, gentle manners, and so on. But if we say this is..."
"The attraction between a man and a woman..." she drawled, shaking her head slightly, "That's absolutely not it~"
She denied liking him at every turn, yet meticulously recounted all the reasons why she was infatuated with Su Mu, making Su Zhixiao grit her teeth inwardly. This was clearly just sophistry!
Lin Qingyue added leisurely, "Moreover, I've heard that although Xiaoxiao's Mianhua Sect is separate from the Shuyu Sect, it is still a female sect."
Even within sects, there's a rule that 'men are not allowed to join.' Yet, your sect's Headmaster Shen made an exception for Boss Su, didn't he? This shows that rules are rules, but people...
The heart is the heart.
She cleverly brought up the example of the Sleeping Flower Sect, using their own methods against them, leaving Su Zhixiao speechless. After all, the Sleeping Flower Sect...
The Flower Garden has become Su Mu's backyard, and there's no denying that.
"Moreover, perhaps one day in the future, our sect leader will also be impressed by Boss Su's unique demeanor, character, and talent."
"You're so impressed, are you willing to make an exception for him?" Lin Qingyue added.
She had great faith in Su Mu. Perhaps her grandmaster would truly make this unique exception for him!
"Qingyue, you mustn't speak recklessly!" Ling Suxin was secretly amazed, never expecting that her usually obedient and even somewhat aloof disciple would be so surprised.
He was surprisingly quick-witted and composed in the face of Su Zhixiao's aggressive questioning, holding his own in the slightest.
However, since it involved her seniors in the sect, she had to use her authority as a master to speak up and stop them.
The head of the Shuyu Sect is her master, Lin Qingyue's grandmaster. Although he has been in seclusion for many years and no longer interferes in sect affairs, his gentle nature remains...