Li Jing's face flushed red, momentarily unsure how to respond.
Li Ping'an took a bite of food and said, "Everyone, just enjoy your meal as if I'm not here."
The disciples quickly picked up their chopsticks, lowered their heads, and diligently ate.
Li Jing showed a look of embarrassment, "Your Majesty, I didn't expect my trivial matter to alarm you."
"No need to feel guilty, I'm just passing by," Li Ping'an replied casually, "Ningning came to visit, so I came to see her, and also to see if the sect has changed. It's progressed well over the years, the disciples have increased several times, many with long-lasting fortunes and outstanding talents."
The elders at the neighboring table nodded and smiled continuously.
Elder Yansheng took a few puffs of his dry tobacco, looked at the backs of Li Ping'an and Li Jing, and had a faint smile on his old face.
Li Ping'an asked, "Li Jing, you haven't answered my question yet. Don't think this is a private setting where I can't judge you."
