Chapter 194: A Feeling of Heaviness in the Heart

The woman wore a long dress of deep blue brocade, with pure white plum blossoms embroidered on the hem, elegant yet not vulgar.

A white brocade belt cinched her impossibly slender waist. Her jet-black hair was styled into an auspicious bun, adorned only with a simple white jade plum blossom hairpin. Though minimal, it gave a fresh and elegant impression as she groomed herself before the mirror.

Her face was lightly powdered, and she wore a palace dress of light blue with intricately woven double-cloud and wild goose patterns. A freshly picked white plum blossom was pinned diagonally in her hair, complemented only by a single exquisite jade hairpin, from which hung delicate silver beaded tassels.

Looking at the woman before him.

It must be said, the Jiang family genes are truly excellent, or is it that everyone surnamed Jiang is so good-looking?

Even though this woman appeared to be in her late twenties, she exuded a dignified and noble grace that would make a Cao Thief rejoice, and even carried a hint of playful charm.

It was like a wife you’ve been married to for three or four years; though you are an old married couple, she still creates little surprises every day, preventing life from becoming dull.

Even though after marriage, love gradually transforms into familial affection, it seems that no matter how heavy the proportion of familial affection becomes, love never diminishes.

But the question was, why did he feel a sense of familiarity?

Lin Xun felt as if he had seen her somewhere before.

But where had he seen her?

No… not at all?

Could it be because she was part of Qinger’s family, leading him to this illusion?

“Hmm, that’s possible!” Lin Xun convinced himself inwardly.

Naturally, Lin Xun could not discern Jiang Yuerou’s true identity.

Cultivating the Purple Rain Secret Technique allows one to have two appearances and two figures.

Similarly, Jiang Yuerou also possessed another appearance and figure.

Unless one’s Realm was comparable to the Heavenly Dao, it would be absolutely impossible to see through it.

And Jiang Yuerou felt even more peculiar.

Clearly, she had never met this Lin Pei before, at most only knowing some information about him.

So why did she feel as if she had seen him?

Lin Pei’s face was indeed quite handsome, very handsome indeed.

But why did she always feel a strong urge to punch him? She even wanted to tie him to a tree with a bow?

“Husband… Master… Auntie…”

Just as Lin Xun and Jiang Qingshang were staring blankly at each other, Jiang Yuerou softly reminded them.

At the same time, Jiang Qingshang’s heart grew vigilant. Could her greatest rival actually be her Master?

However, Jiang Qingshang quickly dismissed that impossible thought.

Master is looking at Husband because she is sizing him up, definitely for no other reason!

It definitely isn’t because she’s been single for over two thousand years! Hmph! Absolutely not!

As for Husband looking at Master, that’s naturally just a polite return of gaze.

“Oh, apologies, apologies. Please forgive my rudeness, Auntie.” Lin Xun was the first to react, bowing in apology. “Pei did not expect Auntie to be so youthful. I was impolite.”

‘Youthful!’

Suddenly, the dark clouds brought by Lin Xun in Jiang Yuerou’s heart seemed to dissipate considerably.

Jiang Yuerou wasn’t so keen on hanging this Lin Pei up for a beating anymore.

This one clearly seemed like an honest child.

But even if he was an honest child, if Qinger were an ordinary person, it might be acceptable. However, Qinger was a Cultivator with a lifespan of millions of years and boundless future prospects on the Dao.

The boundary between immortal and mortal is not so easily crossed.

“It’s fine. Meeting Young Master Lin today, you are indeed… a man of impressive appearance.” When Jiang Yuerou offered praise, she paused slightly.

For some reason, she felt very uncomfortable, as if she had just praised someone she despised most.

“Auntie, this Junior has prepared tea and snacks.” Sensing the atmosphere was not bad, Lin Xun stepped aside to let the elder enter first.

“I’m imposing.” To be honest, the feeling of being respected by a Junior was somewhat comfortable. But remembering this man had taken her only precious cabbage, Jiang Yuerou still felt a pang in her heart.

Lin Xun and his wife followed behind Jiang Yuerou.

Seeing his wife’s small hand clutching her skirt, Lin Xun knew Qinger was nervous.

Whenever Qinger was nervous, she would unconsciously clutch her skirt, just like on their wedding day.

Lin Xun reached out and took his wife’s soft, boneless little hand into his palm.

Feeling the large hand enveloping her own, Jiang Qingshang lowered her gaze and quietly stepped closer, her soft arm pressing against Lin Xun’s shoulder.

Even though he was just an ordinary School Teacher, as long as he was by her side, she felt she need not worry about anything.

It really was strange.

Thinking this, Jiang Qingshang raised her head and gave her husband a gentle smile, her eyes filled with tenderness.

“What is it?” Noticing his wife’s pure, beautiful smile, Lin Xun tilted his head, his eyes conveying the question.

“Nothing.” Jiang Qingshang playfully stuck out her tongue, then glanced at her Master walking ahead.

The young woman’s eyes sparkled. She gently rose on her tiptoes, placed her small hands on Lin Xun’s shoulders, lifted her head, and lightly pecked his lips like a dragonfly skimming water.

“A reward for Husband.” Jiang Qingshang whispered in Lin Xun’s ear, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Just as Lin Xun was bewildered, wondering what he had done to deserve it, Jiang Qingshang lightly turned and happily skipped to catch up with her Master.

Though unsure how he earned the reward, Lin Xun was already thinking about how to maximize it.

After all, that custom-made Keqing outfit he had ordered was already finished.

“Auntie, please have some tea.”

Lin Xun originally wanted to pour the tea himself to foster goodwill with the elder, but Qinger had already poured it. She then sat down right next to Lin Xun, pressing close against him.

Watching her Disciple, the number one beauty under heaven, pour tea for a man, for some reason, Jiang Yuerou felt a heavy, stifling sensation in her heart.

Especially seeing them sitting so closely together, Jiang Yuerou felt her heart wasn’t doing too well.

Ever since Qingshang topped both the se jia ranking and the Under Heaven Qingyun Ranking, countless young talents from various Sects had sought her hand in marriage, hoping to become her Dao Companion.

Yet Qingshang never even glanced at those men. Whether inside or outside the Sect, no male could get within a meter of her.

But now… Qinger was sitting pressed against this Lin Pei, obedient like a little wife—no, Qinger was already his wife!

Especially the way they occasionally glanced at each other, their eyes meeting, the tenderness between them overflowing without a word.

Jiang Yuerou felt that besides the tea being unusually bitter, something warm was haphazardly slapping against her face.

If Jiang Yuerou voiced her feelings, Lin Xun would surely tell her it was ‘dog food’.

“Qing… Qinger… This Auntie heard that a century-old shop in Luo City makes excellent braised pork knuckles. Could you buy one for Auntie?”

Taking a deep breath to calm her immensely complex emotions, Jiang Yuerou slowly spoke.