Over the past few years of contact, Lan Chang'an had sensed that Old Guan wanted to entrust his female disciple to him.
He had once expressed tactfully that his heart was set on cultivation, and that at least before Foundation Establishment, he had no plans to take a wife and have children.
"Chang'an, you spend years bitterly cultivating all alone. Even if you don't take a wife and have children, you still need a maidservant or concubine at your side to look after you and help manage your daily life."
Old Guan wore a smile. At this point, his words were almost spelling it out.
Over the years, Lan Chang'an's talents, character, and way of handling people and affairs had all won Old Guan's approval, especially since he also had a Foundation Establishment friend from a sect behind him.
Old Guan knew very well that Guan Qiaozhi was not worthy of Lan Chang'an.
If she went to him as a concubine, it would be enough to put his mind at ease.
Compared to the greedy and lecherous Du Wei, Lan Chang'an, whose roots and background he knew clearly, was far more reliable. He believed Lan Chang'an would not mistreat his female disciple.
A concubine's status was not high, but at Lan Chang'an's side, at least she would not have to vie for favor.
"Junior Sister Qiaozhi is graceful outwardly and wise within, clever of heart and deft of hand. If she were to become a maidservant or concubine, it would wrong her."
Lan Chang'an did not refuse directly.
Old Guan was the one who had guided him onto the immortal path. If he could lend a hand and look after her a little, it would count as settling a karmic tie.
Guan Qiaozhi was very considerate and a good cook.