Gu Sheng led Chu Xin toward Teng Yunlong's residence. From far away, they could already see rows of fine horses and burly men clad in armor and green capes.
"Miss!"
When the knights saw Li Jun, they withdrew their haughty, contemptuous gazes and also put away their hostility toward the people of Teng Village. This was all a 'side effect' of the incident involving Qin San.
"Mm~"
Chu Xin nodded without saying much. With her arm linked through Gu Sheng's, she entered the courtyard. With the miss present, no fool would come forward to cause trouble. Thus, although the atmosphere was somewhat cold, the journey inside was peaceful enough, and nothing excessive occurred.
Gu Sheng and Chu Xin entered the main hall arm in arm. After greeting Teng Yunlong and Li Yuan, he turned toward Lord Li, who wore a sour expression, and said, "Uncle!"
"Hmph~"
Lord Li had no pleasant expression for Gu Sheng. He had an extremely poor impression of this 'love rival' who had stolen away his beloved daughter, his little sweetheart.
"Dad~"
Chu Xin could not stand this situation and called out in a coquettish voice.
"Qingyu..."
Lord Li hurriedly changed his expression, transforming into a doting father.
"My lord, congratulations are in order. The miss has already broken through to become a First-Rate Expert."
"What~"
Lord Li's face was filled with disbelief. He turned around and asked again to confirm, "Li Yan, is what you said true?" Li Yan was originally a book boy in Lord Li's household. He had grown up together with Lord Li's grandfather and had served the Li family for nearly a century. He was the family's trusted confidant, usually stationed in one region on behalf of the Li family as its 'anchor'.
"Although this old man is advanced in years,