Heaven Has the Virtue of Cherishing Life

Everyone asked Liu Xiaolou about his next move. Liu Xiaolou sighed. "I was misled by villains before and wrongly blamed Zhao Shiji of Sihu Mountain Villa. I was thinking of paying him a visit, admitting my mistake, and asking Zhao Shiji for forgiveness. I just wonder whether this Young Manor Lord will blame me for it and refuse to see me?"

Zhou Jun nodded. "That is indeed possible. I heard that a few days ago, Zhao Shiji was celebrating his mother's sixtieth birthday. The Disciplinary Hall specifically pulled him out of the birthday feast and hauled him away. Sihu Mountain Villa was shaken by it, and the entire Zhao Shi clan was shocked. They investigated until the day before yesterday before clearing his name and releasing him."

Hou Ying suggested, "Everyone, since we have nothing better to do, why not make a trip to Sihu Mountain Villa first? We can introduce Sect Master Liu and explain things for him."

Zhou Pang and Zhao Dong both burst into cheers. The four of them boarded Liu Xiaolou's little boat again, told the boatman to set off, and sailed straight toward the northwest of Dongting Lake.

Upon reaching shore, Zhou Jun, Zhou Pang, and Zhao Dong headed off first, while Hou Ying stayed behind to guide Liu Xiaolou.

After the three had left, Liu Xiaolou asked, "Elder Xue truly doesn't mind?"

Hou Ying smiled. "On the surface, he doesn't. But my great-uncle said we absolutely had to help spread Elder Xue's fine reputation far and wide. Sect Master Liu, you cooperated very well just now. So many Qingyu Sect officers, stewards, and boatmen were at the dock. After everyone praised him like that, no matter what thoughts he might have had, he'll have to rein them in."

Liu Xiaolou cupped his hands. "Many