Chapter: 1129 (2/2)

This manor wasn’t very big but it was exquisite. This was the first time Qing Shui was here and he found it very unfamiliar. Duanmu Lingshuang and Hu Yanlin shouldn’t just have this manor alone. Seeing that the door to the main entrance was opened, Qing Shui and Yu Ruyan walked over. There was only an old man sitting there, dozing off. When he heard the sounds of footsteps, he opened his eyes to look at Qing Shui and Yu Ruyan.

“Madam, you’re here!” The old man quickly and said.

“Uncle Xiang, you can have a rest. I’ll go take a look at Lingshuang and the others.” Yu Ruyan quickly indicated for the old man to rest.

Qing Shui didn’t say anything but entered with Yu Ruyan. They hadn’t walked for long when they saw Duanmu Lingshuang playing with her son in the courtyard. Sounds of their laughter would ring out occasionally. No matter who it was, if one were to see this scene, they would feel relaxed and heartwarming. It was really a beautiful scene.

“Mother, you’ve come!” When Duanmu Lingshuang saw Yu Ruyan, she happily carried her son and walked over quickly to give Yu Ruyan a hug. She seemed to have missed her a lot.

She only let go of Yu Ruyan after quite a while.

“Lingshuang, are you guys well? Is her still cultivating in the backyard?” Yu Ruyan asked softly with a smile.

“Mmm, this is how he is. There’s no need to pay him any attention. Mister Qing, welcome.” Duanmu Lingshuang smiled and greeted Qing Shui.

After all, they owed Qing Shui a big debt for the previous time. In fact, since then, she had no longer been against her mother being together with this young man. She liked to see her mother being happy, like she was now. It was just that it was probably hard for her to change the way she addressed Qing Shui.

Qing Shui smiled and nodded, “Thank you, Miss Duanmu.”

“There’s no need to stand on ceremony. You can call me Lingshuang like mother does!” Duanmu Lingshuang smiled. This was already a very huge hint, letting Qing Shui and Yu Ruyan know that she was supportive of their relationship.

Duanmu Lingshuang was a very cold person by nature and it wasn’t easy for her to take this step. What she had done now was something that she could only do after changing after so many, many years had passed. Qing Shui was now very happy. Knowing that Duanmu Lingshuang could accept them was something very crucial.

“Alright, then I won’t stand on ceremony. We’re here to take a look at you guys today. Your mother and I might need to leave for a while and she’s worried about you guys. Therefore, I’ve brought her here today to reassure here.” Qing Shui smiled and took out a toy to play with the son Duanmu Lingshuang was carrying as he said this.

“Oh, how are you going to let mother feel assured?” Duanmu Lingshuang was stunned. She took Yu Ruyan’s hand and looked at her mother. This mother and daughter pair was very close. Since a young age, Duanmu Lingshuang had been brought up by her mother alone.

“Come, let’s go take a look at the backyard.”

When they arrived at the backyard, Hu Yanlin just happened to be taking a break. When he saw Yu Ruyan and Qing Shui, he walked over happily. “Mother, you’re here. Hello, Mister Qing!”

Qing Shui smiled and replied. Hu Yanlin smiled and quickly said, “Lingshuang, bring Mother and Mister in to have a seat first. I’ll go have a change of clothes.”

“There’s no hurry. It’s good now. There’s no hurry to go and change your clothes.”

Duanmu Lingshuang didn’t have the chance to say anything before Qing Shui smiled and said this. He then took out the Violet Golden Bloodline Pearl, handing it to them. There was a share for the kid as well.

“It’s beneficial to take this. Don’t bring this up with anyone. Just keep this to yourself.”

“Thank you, mister!” Hu Yanlin took the violet colored pearl and swallowed it without any hesitation. This made Qing Shui see this honest man in a new light. He was a straightforward and honest man who would be very insistent in the things he had decided on. Qing Shui had given him quite a lot of benefits previously. Thus, Hu Yanlin was able to trust him without any hesitation. This trust wasn’t an act.

Qing Shui could sense that after Hu Yanlin met Duanmu Lingshuang, he had gotten luckier. From a villager in the mountains he had become what he was today, it could be considered a legend…

Duanmu Lingshuang knew that Qing Shui wouldn’t do them any harm and thus took it and gave it to her son as well. Very quickly, both Hu Yanlin and Lingshuang could sense how powerful the Violet Golden Bloodline Pearl was. They looked at Qing Shui and Yu Ruyan in surprise.

If the Violet Golden Bloodline Pearl had brought them an extreme surprise, the powerful demonic beasts which he let them tamed caused them to be filled with disbelief. They were still in a daze a long time after they had tamed the beasts successfully, feeling as if they were in a dream.

“Although you now have demonic beasts to protect you, don’t use it under normal circumstances. Work hard on your cultivation. It’s the safest for you to rely on your own strength. The kid’s physique has changed completely and he’s a talent. As long as you nurture him with great care, his achievements in the future would surpass that of yours. Another thing is that I hope that when you guys are free, go visit Qing Clan in Fair Wind City. We’re all family. What do you think about me bringing you guys to meet the rest of the family today?”

“Thank you, Mister. As long as Mother doesn’t object, we’ll go. Lingshuang won’t be changing the way I address you for now. I’ll work hard to change it by the time we meet next time.” Duanmu Lingshuang smiled and said.

“Address is nothing. You just need to remember that we’re a family.” Qing Shui took Yu Ruyan’s hand and said, smiling.

Duanmu Lingshuang smiled and looked at Qing Shui and then at Yu Ruyan. “Thank you, Qing Shui. I’m very happy. I feel really happy to see that my mother is happy. In the past, Mother had been the one supporting everything. However, no matter how strong a woman is, sometimes, they need someone to depend on.”

Hu Yanlin went to wash up and change his clothes while Duanmu Lingshuang headed for the hall with Qing Shui and Yu Ruyan.

Yu Ruyan’s expression was very relaxed and it came from the bottom of her heart. She now appeared to be glowing. This went to show that she had been very tired in the past, at least mentally so. However, right now, she should be very relaxed!

[1] The Peony Pavilion is a play written by Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty and first performed in 1598 at the Pavilion of Prince Teng.