Great Ming, Capital City, Imperial Preceptor's Residence.
Lin Lang nodded in satisfaction when Shangguan Haitang told him the invitation had been delivered.
But when he heard that Ding Peng had set off for Qingcheng Mountain alone in a carriage, leaving his wife at Full Moon Manor with Liu Ruosong still there, he shook his head slightly.
Had Ding Peng never considered that Liu Ruosong might stop wanting to play the cuckolded protagonist in an NTR story and decide to become the blond homewrecker instead?
Although Ding Peng's wife was quite skilled in martial arts, she might not be Liu Ruosong's match. Besides, Liu Ruosong was an extremely devious man. Ding Peng was being far too careless.
Perhaps Ding Peng was like Ximen Chuixue, neglecting everything else when pursuing the Martial Dao.
"Have someone keep an eye on Liu Ruosong. If he tries anything wicked, kill him outright."
He couldn't let his invitation to Ding Peng to visit Qingcheng Mountain end up causing Ding Peng's wife to suffer.
He wouldn't be the one enjoying the benefits, and he had no desire to take the blame.
Over the past few days, he had also helped Shangguan Haitang straighten out her Martial Dao. Although the Number One Manor was gradually declining in importance, it still provided another channel for information, so he couldn't abandon it.
Especially with the Capital City's Jinyiwei frequently dispatched elsewhere, Shangguan Haitang could hold the fort here and prevent any mishaps.
"Lord Imperial Preceptor, rumors have been circulating in the Capital City lately. They seem to have come from the palace. They say Lan Haiping, once the Jinyiwei's greatest expert, has returned, but Cheng Shifei has kept him imprisoned because he fears losing his position as Commander of the Jinyiwei."
Lin Lang raised a hand. "Ignore them. Someone is