My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 934 - 915: The Truth Gradually Emerges...

Qin Liuxi didn’t believe in coincidences. Even if she dismissed preconceived notions, the manor with the Golden Fortune Energy she saw was right next to Luan Bailin’s manor. And Luan Bailin had been promoted three ranks in a few short years, becoming a favorite in the eyes of the Saint, his official path quite smooth. And this was just a coincidence?

She didn’t believe it!

Yet the fact was, the Luan Bailin she saw was very clean, with a gentle manner, a mild temperament, and a refined appearance. He wasn’t perfect, but compared to the playboys she had seen who didn’t engage in productive activities, he was indeed the promising noble child from a poor family.

Although his background was not high, his demeanor was naturally gentle with people, his manners and etiquette were just right, leaving one with a sense of comfort.

The aura around him was very clean, only having the Golden and Prosperous aura, without being entangled by karma or past sins. Was this unrelated to Zheng Yao’s disappearance and death?

Qin Liuxi looked at his face, seeing the characteristics of Wenquxing descended, fortune at its peak, official salary high and glowing with a purple-red hue. If nothing unexpected happened, he would surely rise step by step, soaring up to the heavens.

Hmm, his Children Palace was full and plump, left male right female, this person wasn’t as clean as his aura seemed. This meant he had a child, though the child was somewhat weak and possibly would die prematurely.

But seeing this, he wasn’t as honest as he appeared, at least he was hiding something.

Luan Bailin unexpectedly met Qin Liuxi’s gaze, his pupils contracted slightly, body stiffened, but relaxed in an instant, revealing a just-right smile, nodding towards Qin Liuxi.

Who is this person?

Appearing pure and harmless, yet for some reason, a panic welled up in Luan Bailin’s heart, a sense of being stared down by a beast, with the other ready to bare fangs at him.

The Great General introduced to Luan Bailin: "This is the Junior Temple Master of Li City Qingping Temple."

Luan Bailin froze, cupped his hands in respect: "Junior Temple Master."

He was actually from the Mystic Sect. His face remained unchanged, but his heart was already lifted, especially the other person approaching him one step at a time, every step sounding light but echoing like drums in his ears, striking his heart again and again, body stiffening, unable to move.

A cold feeling surged from beneath his feet, spreading to his limbs, bones, and organs, covering him entirely in chill.

Luan Bailin instinctively touched the beads in his hand, his eyes regained clarity, yet with a hint of apprehension.

Qin Liuxi: "Such a handsome talent, destined for a successful official career. Soon you will become a great figure."

If she hadn’t appeared.

Luan Bailin: "?"

What’s going on, is this a compliment?

Even the Great General and Lord Zuo were momentarily confused, had she not been implying that Luan Bailin harbored ill intentions just now?

How did it turn into praises; did she realize her mistake upon meeting him?

Just as the Great General was about to speak, Qin Liuxi looked at the beads in Luan Bailin’s hand, saying: "Those beads of yours are quite mysterious, may I have a look?"

Upon hearing this, Luan Bailin felt his heart being entwined by ropes, someone pulling inch by inch, tightening gradually.

And the one pulling the ropes was the person before him.

Luan Bailin said: "It’s just happenstance, given by an old Taoist, not worth mentioning." He turned to the Great General, asking: "Uncle invited the Junior Temple Master to find Yaoyao? Is there any progress?"

The Great General’s expression darkened.

Qin Liuxi chuckled lightly: "The person won’t be found, do you still wish to pursue the engagement?"

Luan Bailin frowned.

"I heard you’ve only recognized Miss Zheng, and if she can’t be found you won’t marry, but will adopt a child from the family. Is this still valid?" Qin Liuxi asked frankly.

The Great General also looked at Luan Bailin, his face heavy with pain: "You’re still young, no need to stay faithful to Yaoyao, it’s good to have someone who understands warmth beside you."

Luan Bailin had long heard from Housekeeper Wu that Elder Zuo of the Imperial Censorate brought a young man into the residence, then invited him to entertain, he certainly wondered if they had found some folk expert to find Zheng Yao as the Great General was nearly frantic over searching for his daughter.

He guessed, but only got the opening right, neither the process nor the ending, this person before him was speaking incoherently, each time on a different topic, even his usual calmness was disrupted by this straightforward questioning.

Now, the topic of whether to continue the engagement and adoption was brought up again.

Luan Bailin felt something unusual in his heart, remaining silent for a moment.

Qin Liuxi said: "Alternately, you could bring over your child’s mother."

What?

A child?

Everyone was shocked.

The Great General’s eyes widened like copper bells, asking: "What child?"

Luan Bailin felt terror and dread, clenched his hand, wanted to reach for the beads, but under Qin Liuxi’s gaze, he held back.

"He has a child." Qin Liuxi pointed to Luan Bailin’s left Children Palace, indicating: "It’s a boy."

The Great General’s face turned green.

Lord Zuo’s old eyes gleamed, dear heavens, one revelation after another, all choking him with surprise.

Luan Bailin laughed bitterly, kneeling down, saying: "Uncle, it’s my fault. I didn’t mean to hide from you, but..."

Qin Liuxi crossed her arms, raised an eyebrow: What a talent, exposed yet boldly confessing!

"You truly have a child?"

Luan Bailin replied: "Do you remember when Yaoyao had just gone missing, during a vacation, I went out to search for her, but met with a distant cousin and aunt at a relay post?"

"There was indeed such a matter, later wasn’t it said your cousin sisters died from a sudden illness?" The Great General knew about this; to avoid scandal, Luan Bailin placed them at the manor, but later heard his cousin died of a sudden illness.

"Actually, she didn’t die from an illness, but from childbirth complications. She drugged me, and after one night, she was pregnant. I only knew when she was due to give birth and faced complications. She then died in childbirth, leaving only the child, whom I raised."

The Great General laughed in anger: "Are you writing fiction, thinking I’m a fool? No wonder you said you’d adopt a child from the family in the future, so it’s your real son then? Preparing a pit beforehand for me to fall into?"

"My selfishness got the better of me, I only recognized Yaoyao. If she returns, it would be great, the child could be sent back to the family. If she can’t be found, then at least I already have a child, no need to marry out of obligation." Luan Bailin was full of shame: "It was wrong to hide it from you all this time."

Is this statement touching?

Not at all!

Those present were not ignorant women, how could they be moved by such blatantly deceitful words, it seemed a bit too fake.

Lord Zuo thought, revealed then he says so, had it not been revealed, or if the Great General passed, who knew what situation might occur?

Lord Zuo said: "So this child is already two years old? If the Junior Temple Master hadn’t pointed it out, were you planning to keep it hidden?"

The Great General’s eyelids twitched, eyes sharpened, recalling Qin Liuxi’s words, if he passed, who would benefit?

He would regard this person as a son-in-law, and once he closed his eyes and passed, wouldn’t everything of the Zheng Family become Luan Bailin’s?