Even letting Nanzhi make the cake...

The large and the small in the kitchen were in harmony, Pei Wanyu chuckled softly, stretching languidly as her gaze drifted elsewhere.

To avoid suspicion, Yinruo wandered outside Taichu Peak during the day, while Lu Yunzhu stayed on the plaza in front of the hall all day, unknown what Daoist skill he was cultivating...

So with nothing better to do, Pei Wanyu began to ponder another matter: After Dongfang Xinglan arrives, will the good disciple have a grand sleepover?

Most likely, yes, after all, in the same situation, why waste the opportunity when everyone is finally gathered?

But under such circumstances, Yinruo certainly couldn't participate, so...

Pei Wanyu pondered for a long time, and suddenly came up with an idea: borrow Yinruo's White Jade Palace to let her also feel involved.

Then find an opportunity to let Yinruo join in...

I wonder if there are any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that can enchant Lu Yunzhu?

Pei Wanyu walked in the courtyard, pondering, and eventually found regretfully that there really wasn't any good way to control Lu Yunzhu.

"Forget it, at least everyone is gathered for now."

Pei Wanyu stopped walking, stopped thinking about it, glanced at Zhu Nanzhi and Zhiyu in the kitchen, and turned to walk outside the courtyard.

The twenty-four little foxes were now at Taichu Hall, and she needed to teach them some rules first.

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Strolling through Wandao Sect, Xiao Yinruo was not just avoiding suspicion, she was also showing the others her stance.

Every time she left Taichu Peak, she wore a cold expression, which made her ethereal and detached aura even more unreachable.

Just a glance was enough to see she seemed to be concealing a raging fury, ready to erupt and consume everything.

Everyone could guess the reason, after all, Zhu Nanzhi was the treasured disciple brought up from a baby by the Qingmiao Palace Master. Yet after the fight between Zhu Nanzhi, Mu Qingyue, and the Qingqiu Fox Spirit, Saint Lu openly welcomed those fox spirits into Taichu Hall...

It could be said that he completely disregarded the Qingmiao Palace Master's dignity.

After all, she wasn't Saint Lu's Daoist mate, seeing the disciple she raised like a daughter treated this way, she certainly felt resentment.

Now it seemed that even Saintess Zhu had accepted this, so Palace Master Xiao's internal bitterness grew heavier.

Raising a cabbage only for the fickle-hearted Saint Lu to not leave it... indeed, very frustrating.

"Palace, Palace Master..."

Yi Beiyao pondered her tone and said, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, as long as the Holy Daughter feels happy, I think..."

"That's why I came out for a walk," Xiao Yinruo said flatly, "otherwise, it would be me and Pei Wanyu competing in Daoist skills next."

As the thought of that day 'Double Flower Cheongsam' crossed her mind, Xiao Yinruo changed her tone: "In the future, she will be one of the Lu family's mistresses, since she believes this is happiness, can I still tear into her?

If because of my outburst, that boy dares to bring those seductive foxes into Taichu Hall, who knows how he will bully Nanzhi in the future... sigh."

Yi Beiyao saw the hint of worry on the Palace Master's brows and eyes, wondering if the Palace Master now regretted helping Sect Master Zheng testify that Saint Lu would not sink into debauchery?

With so many people moving through Wandao Sect now, especially some unpleasant things said about Saint Lu that made Yi Beiyao worried, what if the Palace Master, getting more upset, couldn't help but slap Saint Lu?

"Palace Master, why not go to Jing'an City to relax?" Yi Beiyao suggested, "Now that Two Realms Pass has won a big victory, Jing'an City is much livelier than before..."

Xiao Yinruo nodded slightly, not saying much. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The current Jing'an City is busier than during the New Year.

As the front line pushed to the western border of the Central Region, Jing'an City, never considered the largest city in the Chang'an Domain, also expanded, attracting more cultivators.

Prosperous and bustling, everyone wore smiles on their faces.

With her face covered by a light veil, hiding her true appearance, Xiao Yinruo's eyes scanned around and noticed that Pian'an Yiyu Trading Company's clothing in Jing'an City was much more flamboyant than in other places.

Especially those leaning towards the sensual... what did that string of pearls mean?

Also, what was the mysterious treasure specifically for single female cultivators?

Since she was hiding her true face, Xiao Yinruo was quite bold in her observations, but a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

"Palace Master, why not go to the temple to ask for a sign for the Holy Daughter, even if it's just psychological comfort, it's better than sulking all the time, right?"

Yi Beiyao's words made Xiao Yinruo, after a brief thought, agree. Thus, as she stepped over the threshold of a temple, she also removed the light veil from her face, wearing a frosty look as she proceeded straight ahead.

Despite the Qingmiao Palace Master appearing here, no one dared to speak to Xiao Yinruo, who was emanating an icy aura.

Yi Beiyao fell back half a step, while introducing the Taoist temple and giving Xiao Yinruo some advice.

But as they got closer to the main hall, Xiao Yinruo stopped and turned towards a nearby wooden rack.

Yi Beiyao was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed, looking at the dazzling array of red threads of fate hanging on the rack.

Each red bracelet was adorned with a delicate jewel, inscribed with small characters.

"Palace Master..."

"Rather than drawing lots, it's better to give these to Nanzhi and that... boy."

Xiao Yinruo said softly and began to pick them out.

Yi Beiyao pursed her lips, quietly watching as Xiao Yinruo selected the threads inscribed with 'Grow Old Together' and 'Harmony in Marriage'.

Yi Beiyao looked on curiously, just about to speak when Xiao Yinruo suddenly said, "Forget it, you'd better draw a lot for Nanzhi."

Yi Beiyao blinked, obediently heading into the hall.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yinruo swiftly took down a red thread inscribed with 'Peace and Quiet', feeling as if she had accomplished a great feat, her heart racing a bit.

After secretly clutching the red thread in her palm, her eyes flashed, and an urgent heart drove her to leave immediately, leaving a few pieces of Spirit Crystals gleaming on the table.

"Palace Master, it's a top fortune, the feelings between the Saintess and the Saint Heir won't..."

Yi Beiyao's voice cut off abruptly, a trace of confusion in her eyes; where was the Palace Master?

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Back in the Taichu Hall, Xiao Yinruo, expressionless, arrived at Fuyao Inn, directly opened the door, amid Pei Wanyu's slightly surprised gaze, and entered the bedroom.

The movements inside the bedroom stopped immediately.

Neither Qiu Qingtang, sitting in Lu Jin'an's embrace, nor Zhu Nanzhi, feeding her husband, nor Lu Jin'an himself, could believe their eyes at Xiao Yinruo's intrusion.

Is this where you're supposed to be?

The thought surfaced almost identically in their minds, but Zhu Nanzhi was the first to react, hurriedly pulling the quilt over her husband and Qiu Qingtang, standing up to look at the expressionless Xiao Yinruo: "Master, you, you this..."

"For you!"

Xiao Yinruo quickly walked over, slapped the 'Grow Old Together' and 'Harmony in Marriage' red threads into Zhu Nanzhi's hands, then looked expressionlessly at Lu Jin'an: "If you dare to let Nanzhi down, I will never forgive you on behalf of the Palace!"

After speaking, she turned and walked out of the room.

Zhu Nanzhi stared dumbfoundedly at the two red threads in her hand, and Qiu Qingtang's gaze was also attracted, thinking that Palace Master Xiao truly cared about Saintess Zhu, but...

Does Young Master Lu have any interest in Palace Master Xiao?

If he did, Palace Master Xiao wouldn't be so downcast, would she?

She silently pondered, while Lu Jin'an was focused unwaveringly on Xiao Yinruo's retreating figure, noticing that her pace going out was much slower than when she came in and also...

The next moment, he saw Aunt Ruo lightly lifting her skirt, along with her silk pants underneath.

At this moment, Lu Jin'an clearly saw the red string tied around Aunt Ruo's right ankle: 'Peace and Quiet'.

He realized that the 'Grow Old Together' thread was meant for him, and the 'Harmony in Marriage' for Nanzhi...

A hint of a smile appeared in Lu Jin'an's eyes, thinking that Aunt Ruo's choice was quite meaningful, whether serious or not.

Bam—

The door closed again.

Leaning against the door, Xiao Yinruo exhaled a light breath, but suppressed her feelings inside, worried that Lu Yunzhu might notice something strange.

At this moment, Pei Wanyu came over and said in a low voice, "Good for you, Xiao Yinruo, quite the subtle one, coming up with such a trick?"

Xiao Yinruo glanced at her without speaking.

"Why not pick one for me too?" Pei Wanyu crossed her arms, a playful look in her eyes.

"Pick one yourself."

Xiao Yinruo started walking, feeling exceptionally calm and happy.

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