Chapter 284: Feigning Civility (1/2)

“How is that possible? Stop trying to deceive me! There is no way I heard wrong! Just tell me, I promise that I will not tell Honored Sir.” Ling Xian’er naturally knew Pei Qingfeng was trying to avoid the question. She was unable to suppress the gossip queen in her and she started to pester Pei Qingfeng.

Pei Qingfeng was helpless and could only speak ambiguously, “Nothing is set in stone yet. You need to stop gossiping so much. If Honored Sir hears about it, both of us will be in trouble.”

Ling Xian’er knew that Pei Qingfeng wasn’t going to tell her anything, hence, she stopped talking and she pouted.

At this moment, the emperor was still having a conversation with the middle-aged man.

“Honored Sir, day is fading… Do you have a place to stay?” The emperor asked with concern.

The middle-aged man had no intent to refuse and he accepted the gesture, “We arrived in a hurry and weren’t able to make the arrangements. If Your Majesty can help us arrange for a place to stay it would be for the best.”

The emperor was waiting for him to say that. He immediately responded, “Hahaha, this Emperor has the same intention. There is an empty residence beside Qingfeng’s. We use it to receive guests. The furniture was designed by a craftsman I specially hired. Even though the designs aren’t original, it looks really elegant. Why don’t you stay there for the time being? I noticed that your disciples were traveling light. The residence is fully equipped and I will also send more men from the inner affairs department to serve you. I wonder if Honored Sir is happy with the arrangements?”

The middle-aged man looked rather satisfied with the emperor’s arrangement as he nodded his head repeatedly. He even politely thanked the emperor, “Since Your Majesty has already made such detailed arrangements, I cannot possibly refuse.”

After the two of them had decided on everything, they went to the imperial garden to gather the disciples.

Pei Qingfeng might have said that they could do as they pleased, but everyone present were cultured individuals. They didn’t do anything that crossed the line. None of them raised their voice as they had fun in the garden. When the Honored Sir and the emperor arrived, they were met with a harmonious scene. When the Honored Sir saw the situation, he nodded with satisfaction.

The emperor spoke with amazement, “This is truly a group of outstanding individuals. With the elegant personality and formidable strength, they are truly the future of the continent.”

The Honored Sir might have understood the intention of flattery, but he felt that they were worthy of praise. After all, he was the one who nurtured them and they were perfect.

As such, he had no intention to remain humble as he accepted the praise.