Old Master Lu and Lu Shiqi saw Little Lu Jin fall and realized that Lu Zhaoyao had come out. But at that moment, they were only concerned about Little Lu Jin and hurried over to her. No one greeted Lu Zhaoyao.
Lu Shiqi still didn't dare handle things herself. Flustered and unsure whether to help her up, she could only circle around Little Lu Jin.
Old Master Lu hurriedly helped Little Lu Jin up as well and checked whether she had hurt herself.
Only then did Little Lu Jin seem to feel the pain. She couldn't help crying.
Lu Zhaoyao watched the scene with mixed feelings, but still hurried over to soothe her. As soon as Little Lu Jin felt her mother's embrace, she cheered right up.
Everyone thought it was an accident, and no one gave it another thought. Lu Zhaoyao, however, felt ignored once again, and that left her feeling a little miserable.
Unlike Little Lu Jin, Wang Jin was always by Wang Yue's side, free to do whatever he pleased. He was quite happy.
Whenever Lu Zhaoyao brought Little Lu Jin over each month, the two children played happily together. Lu Zhaoyao and Wang Yue's other women chatted happily nearby, without noticing anything unusual.
Wang Yue's senses were sharper. He noticed that Lu Zhaoyao often seemed lost in thought. After pondering it for a moment, he realized she hadn't sparred with her sisters in a long time. He assumed it was because she was troubled by her martial arts, so he smiled and said, "Your cultivation is weak now. Why not start over and practice the techniques I gave you? This is a chance, too."
He meant well. Since giving birth, Lu Zhaoyao had lost all but a fraction of her former power. She would be better