Chapter 193 - She’s Not a Child Anymore
Chapter 193: She’s Not a Child Anymore
Lu Zhou was speechless. Kneeling must have been ingrained into Zhou Jifeng that it had turned into a reflex. He must have been bullied all the time. He said in a slightly displeased tone, “Yuan’er, on your knees.”
Little Yuan’er shuddered and kneeled.
Zhou Jifeng blushed from embarrassment when he realized what had happened. He quickly shuffled to the side on his knees.
Lu Zhou chided, “Now that you’re 16 and is coming of age, you’re no longer a child. How can you treat your seniors with such disrespect?”
Little Yuan’er pouted.
Teaching another person had always been a great problem since ancient times. Jia Tiandao had neglected this. Perhaps, he had his reasons for taking in all these rascals. However, Lu Zhou would not allow himself to repeat Ji Tiandao’s mistakes. He said sternly, “Apologize.”
Little Yuan’er turned around obediently and said, “I’m sorry, senior brother…”
Duanmu Sheng merely waved his hand and said, “It’s alright. I wasn’t hurt anyway. It’s one of my duties to instruct you, little junior sister.”
“Seventh Senior Brother’s Darknet is spread out in all corners of Great Yan… They have a base in Anyang as well,” Zhu Honggong said.
Si Wuya was a cunning person. There was no need to ask, the others knew he only told Zhu Honggong about one of the bases.
Mingshi Yin said, “I’ll send a letter now.” Then, he turned to Zhu Honggong and said, “Old Eighth, what are you standing around for?”
Hua Wudao smiled brightly and said, “I heard that the Evil Sky Pavilion’s seventh disciple is treacherous and cunn… resourceful. Looks like the rumors are true. If Mingshi Yin can’t find him, no one can.”
“Indeed, Old Seventh is cunning,” Lu Zhou said with a nod.
“I’ve always been curious… Based on my recent observations, you aren’t someone who would commit all kinds of evils, Pavilion Master, contrary to the rumors. Although there are certain things that I don’t agree with, I’d still support them wholeheartedly with a clear conscience. Why did you drive your disciples out of the Evil Sky Pavilion in the first place?” Hua Wudao asked.
Lu Zhou’s expression was calm.
As soon as Hua Wudao finished speaking, the others shifted their attention to Lu Zhou as well.
Duanmu Sheng and Zhao Yue looked especially eager to hear the answer.
“Elder Hua, you’re exceptionally talkative today,” Lu Zhou commented.
Hua Wudao noticed that he had overstepped his bounds. He hastily cupped his fists and stepped back.
When Lu Zhou saw that Hua Wudao had left the great hall, he said, “Send word to Jiang Aijian… Tell him to investigate Yunsan’s whereabouts.”
“Master… There’s a letter from Jiang Aijian.”
Mingshi Yin and Zhu Honggong returned.
Lu Zhou was suspicious. ‘How does that fellow manage to appear at the right time, every time?’
“Read it.”
Mingshi Yin unfolded the letter and read, “Old Senior Ji, I’ve missed you since we last parted. I’m impressed by your methods of stealing a rafter and replacing it with a column. I can’t help but applaud what you’ve done…”
Pa! Pa! Pa!
Mingshi Yin held the letter with one hand and clapped with his other hand.
The others looked at him as though he was a fool.
‘It’s one thing to read it, what gave you the courage to actually clap your hands?’
Lu Zhou did not mind this. Instead, he said, “Continue.”
“Three days ago, Wei Zhuoyan was ordered to quell the disturbance in Anyang. Mo Li and Consort Yi want to meddle in this affair using their influence… The stars are lining up, and there are many things that cannot be conveyed through writing. I wish to meet you… Looking forward to your reply.”
When he finished reading, Mingshi Yin said, “This Jiang Aijian thinks too highly of himself… Master isn’t someone he can meet just because he wants to.”