Chapter 174: First-Person from the Master of Heavenly Dao Sect, Disciple Being Pushed from Behind? (2)
As a proper gentleman, Su Qing would never deny the good deeds he hadn't done.
Listening to the voices of praise around him, he humbly nodded and accepted it all.
Yes, this was exactly the kind of person he was!
Of course, another important reason was that his taste was a bit particular.
He really couldn't be interested in ordinary, vulgar women.
Not exaggerating, with his looks, he could just wave a hand and women would throw themselves at him.
A real man dares to face great mountains, dance with Dao Lords, and warm the feet of Martial Gods!
After dismissing those gift-givers, it was time for the truly important guests.
For example... the disguised Eunuch Cao.
Right, this Cao wasn't some prime minister but a grand elder who had served three reigns.
He looked like an ordinary, slightly aged middle-aged man, but his strength was undeniable.
"Eunuch Cao, aren't you going to meet your granddaughter?"
"If she saw you, she would definitely be overjoyed."
Su Qing said with a smile.
When facing this Eunuch Cao, he wasn't the slightest bit nervous.
After all, if we're being strict, he ought to call him father-in-law.
With family, there was no need to be anxious, right?
"More like terrified. She's had a hard life, and meeting her would only bring her more emotional burden."
"Being able to watch over her from afar, I am already very satisfied. I have no other desires."
"I only hope you take good care of her, keep her safe and happy. That's enough for me."
Eunuch Cao shook his head, a faint smile on his face.
It might look like he had been threatened into performing a scene, but that wasn't the case.
As a eunuch, he had long stopped caring for worldly desires.
After so many years, he'd seen countless storms—what were fame and fortune to him?
But... bloodline was what he truly valued!
As long as his bloodline could live peacefully and happily, he'd give up everything.
"Don't worry. You've seen it yourself—she's never been wronged while with me."
Su Qing said without hesitation.
Even without Eunuch Cao's powerful backing, he would never mistreat Yun Rong.
That pure-hearted heroine wasn't a bad woman. She deserved kindness!
"Then I'm relieved."
A soft smile gradually bloomed on Eunuch Cao's face.
Having someone to care for... was actually quite nice.
Inside the residence.
Yun Rong had no idea what was happening in the front hall. She was busy directing servants to manage and sort the gifts.
All the items delivered had to be carefully categorized.
Rare herbs needed proper storage methods, while odd treasures had to be placed or preserved accordingly.
Shenyue was helping count and record, occasionally glancing at the graceful and poised heroine.
She looked gentle as water, almost like the true mistress of the Su residence.
If it were her, she could definitely be a proper, virtuous wife.
She handled things reliably, with meticulous care, her domestic management abilities maxed out.
Unlike a certain divine lady or Princess Consort, who barely lifted a finger to help...
She couldn't guess what her master was thinking. She truly had no clue.
If Yun Rong knew what Shenyue was secretly thinking, her face would surely turn bright red.
Ever since the Qi Prince's residence was seized, she naturally moved into his place.
With the rebels gone and the Heavenly Dao Sect withdrawn, her spy career was completely over.
No longer needing to play a concubine in the prince's manor, she had more freedom now.
Lately, she'd been assisting Su Qing in dealing with the aftermath of the rebellion.
Where to assign people, who could be trusted—she didn't hide a thing.
Of course, such behavior came with a downside.
Since moving into Su Qing's home, every time she saw her junior martial sister, she got death-stared.
At first, she felt quite awkward.
Avoiding her junior's gaze, she didn't dare make eye contact.
But later, she figured it out.
She was here first, damn it! No reason to feel embarrassed!
She didn't stop her junior from coming over. That just proved her generosity!
When it comes to this kind of thing, thick skin is a must. Thin-skinned people suffer.
And more importantly, this was non-negotiable.
She wasn't about to leave him just to make someone else comfortable.
Their relationship had become inseparable. She wouldn't waver for anyone.
Once she set her heart on someone, it was for life.
The once-elegant and reserved righteous heroine was, for the first time in her life, brazenly shameless.
After a round of work.
All the gifts were finally sorted, and it wasn't too tiring.
But both of them were clearly distracted, their minds not on the presents.
Even the priceless treasures the nobles had so carefully chosen couldn't move their hearts.
Since last night, their hearts had been wrapped in guilt.
Thinking back on what happened, they had undoubtedly failed.
They were clearly among the strongest in the field last night, yet they couldn't protect their man.
Sure, if it were some overpowered surprise attack, fine—but what about Tang Xuan's sneak move?
If they had paid more attention, it shouldn't have slipped by unnoticed!
Someone else had to take a hit for him. That was clear dereliction of duty.
Thankfully, Su Qing wasn't seriously hurt. If anything had actually happened...
They didn't even want to think about those consequences.
Yun Rong and Shenyue both sighed quietly at the same time.
Their performance last night had been terrible.
How should they make it up to him?
Their thoughts weren't identical, but their goal was the same.
That was... to apologize to Su Qing!
Making up for their failure last night was absolutely necessary!
"Sister Yun, I have some things to do, so I'll head out first."
Shenyue immediately found an excuse and informed Yun Rong.
When it comes to apologizing, one person was enough.
If another joined in, it would be way too socially humiliating.
Yun Rong nodded, not stopping her.
Truth was, she also wanted to find an excuse to leave.
The guilt gnawed at her inside, making her desperate to do something about it.