Family scandals were best kept behind closed doors. Perhaps it could not be concealed, but Gong Lince still did not wish to say much to outsiders. With a faint smile, he said, "It's nothing. The disciples below were being insensible; just a minor misunderstanding. Elder Niu is looking for you." He raised a hand in a gesture of invitation.
Mr. Yucang looked at him, then at the Thatched Cottage Estate people blocking the entrance and confronting Purple Gold Cave. Unease crept into him. Why did this feel like inviting the gentleman into the urn?
On second thought, he felt he was overthinking it. Whether it was Purple Gold Cave or Niu Youdao, neither would rashly make a move against him. The Qin Kingdom was no mere decoration either.
Mr. Yucang gave two dry laughs, cupped his hands, and went over.
The people sealing off the entrance had already received word and let Mr. Yucang in.
Once inside, someone led him to Niu Youdao's courtyard. Yet when he arrived, Niu Youdao did not come out to receive him. Instead, someone invited him to sit in the guest pavilion. This was somewhat against etiquette, so he asked, "Where is Niu Youdao?"
Guan Fangyi smiled. "Daoist Master just returned from the Sacred Realm, and he is a little unpresentable at the moment. He is bathing and will be out shortly. Mr. Yucang, please wait a moment."
Mr. Yucang snorted. "Quite the airs." He merely shook his head without saying anything else, then entered the pavilion and sat down.
After waiting for a while, Niu Youdao called from inside the room, "Matchmaker, come in for a moment."
Guan Fangyi gave Mr. Yucang a slightly apologetic bow. Mr. Yucang raised a hand, telling her to help herself.
When she reached Niu Youdao's door, Guan Fangyi