When Zhou Fuling spotted Lu Ming, she stopped there and strode towards the viewing platform where Lu Ming was.
Although Huo Qing, the young master of the manor, didn't understand what was going on, he still quickly followed.
As the key figures here, their every move drew the younger generation from other families to follow suit, creating a grand and imposing spectacle.
Zhong Quan was somewhat surprised to see them approaching him. He and Huo Qing were quite familiar with each other, as they were both considered outstanding figures among the younger generation of Fengyang Prefecture, and naturally they had a lot of interactions on a daily basis.
However, Huo Qing was rather arrogant, Zhong Quan didn't like, so although they were familiar with each other, their relationship could only be described as average.
Seeing this, Zhao Qian, a Zhao Clan from the Zhao Qian family, had a look of joy in her eyes. After all, for these powerful families in Fengyang Prefecture, Huo Qing was a perfect match in terms of both talent and status.
Compared to the Qingyuan Market master of the Thunderfire Hall in Zhong Taiyue, whom her elders had refused to deal with because they couldn't save face, Huo Qing was clearly not on the same level as him.
So Zhao Qian nervously straightened her clothes a little.
"Haha, it's an honor to have Young Master Huo grace us with his Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall." As Huo Qing and his entourage approached, Zhong Quan greeted them with a warm smile.
"Brother Zhong Quan, you're too kind. It's the old master's birthday; who in the entire Fengyang Prefecture wouldn't give him face?"
Seeing that Zhong Quan was giving him such face, Huo Qing couldn't help but smile. He then introduced Zhong Quan to Zhou Fuling beside him, saying, "Miss Fuling, this is Zhong Quan, the grandson of Elder Zhong of the Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall."
A faint smile appeared on Zhou Fuling's delicate and bright face as she nodded to Zhong Quan in greeting.
Zhong Quan quickly returned the greeting with clasped hands, while wondering to himself, "Who is this noble lady? She seems so unfamiliar." However, her appearance and demeanor were truly remarkable, making the noble lady from the Zhao Clan beside her appear pale in comparison.
Most importantly, Zhong Quan could sense that even the proud Huo Qing had restrained all his arrogance when facing this Fuling girl, and even appeared somewhat humble.
What does this tell us?
Huo Qing, a young prodigy, was used to seeing beautiful women. Although the girl in front of him was indeed stunning in appearance and temperament, Huo Qing would not lower himself to this extent. Therefore, it must not be because of her appearance.
Then... it can only be this unfamiliar noblewoman, whose background is extremely distinguished.
However, for the young master of the manor to treat him with such deference, could he be a direct descendant of a top-tier supernatural family from the Great Luo Prefecture?
"Brother Zhong Quan, if we're talking about distinguished guests, I'm afraid none of this entire garden can compare to Miss Fuling. She's the real distinguished guest," Huo Qing said with a smile.
Everyone around was surprised. Zhao Clan lady of the Zhao Qian family, was originally resentful that the other party had stolen all the limelight, but now, upon hearing these words, she was secretly alarmed and quietly suppressed her thoughts of competing with Zhou Fuling.
After all, it seems that even looks and temperament can't compete.
"Brother Zhong, please don't listen to his exaggeration. I am just an ordinary person from Qingyuan Market. My fourth uncle went to Qingyuan Market to take over as the ward master some time ago, and I went with him. I came to the prefectural city this time to broaden my horizons and then take the opportunity to visit your esteemed residence to look for my junior brother," Zhou Fuling said with a smile.
" Qingyuan Market? The niece of the ward master?" Zhong Quan and the others were stunned. This identity was naturally top-notch in a place like Qingyuan Market, but it became quite ordinary in Fengyang Prefecture.
Zhong Quan and the others didn't entirely believe this, because the girl before them truly possessed an extraordinary air about her. How could a mere niece of a neighborhood keeper possess such poise and grace in the face of so many powerful families in the prefecture?
"It's true that Miss Fuling's fourth uncle just arrived in Qingyuan Market to take up the position of ward master, but they came from the Great Shang Imperial Domain," Huo Qing added with a smile.
hiss!
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.
The Great Shang Imperial Domain?!
That was the central region of the Great Shang Kingdom, the most powerful and prosperous place. The families with supernatural powers there had a long history and incredibly rich resources. Although there were also top-notch families and forces with supernatural powers in the other regions of the Great Shang, they were still a bit weaker than those in the Great Shang Imperial Domain.
This has led to the fact that in the eyes of countless people in the Great Shang Kingdom, the " Great Shang Imperial Domain " is the true supreme holy land.
And the noble lady before them was actually from a powerful family in the " Great Shang Imperial Domain "?! Moreover, judging from her appearance, she was probably no ordinary powerful family in the " Great Shang Imperial Domain "!
No wonder even Huo Qing is so humble.
The noblewoman from the Zhao Clan quietly took half a step back; the other party's status and aura made her completely pale.
"Brother Huo, if you keep digging up my secrets, you'd better go stand aside yourself." Zhou Fuling said with a smile, but her words clearly showed a hint of dissatisfaction with Huo Qing revealing her secrets.
Upon hearing this, Huo Qing immediately apologized.
Seeing this, Zhong Quan smoothed things over and changed the subject, laughing, "What did Miss Fuling just say? Coming to our Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall to look for her junior brother? Could it be a mistake?"
Zhou Fuling smiled faintly, her bright eyes glancing around, and then she took a step towards Zhong Quan.
Zhong Quan quickly stepped aside, and Zhong Xia, Zhong Ling, and the others also hurriedly made way.
Their stepping aside revealed a tall, handsome young man who had been hiding behind them. He gazed at the girl who was approaching with graceful steps. Her emerald green dress accentuated her beautiful curves, and a pale blue sachet he had given her hung from her waist. On her snow-white wrist, a bracelet woven from medicinal herbs was faintly visible. She had clearly used special methods to nurture her beauty, thus keeping her vibrant and lush.
Amidst the astonished gazes of many, Zhou Fuling approached Lu Ming and said with a smile, "Junior brother, what are you doing hiding in the back? Don't you want to see your senior sister?"
Zhong Quan, Zhong Xia, Zhao Qian, and the others were all dumbfounded.
This noble lady from the Great Shang Imperial Domain, the so-called junior brother she mentioned, is actually Lu Ming?!
Is this really that absurd?!
Looking at the bright and beautiful face before him, Lu Ming smiled and said, "Senior Sister, you've become even more beautiful in just a few days."
"You too, after taking off your Thunderfire Hall uniform, you've actually become quite the dashing one. But you've lost the aura of ' Thunderfire Killing Prodigy ' now," Zhou Fuling teased, looking at the young man in his magnificent brocade robes.
Perhaps because she had seen too many gentle and refined young men from aristocratic families, she still preferred Lu Ming's arrogant and fierce demeanor when he wore his school uniform, which made people feel intimidated.
"Sister Fuling!"
Meanwhile, Lu Mengmeng, who was so bored she almost fainted, rushed over with great joy and into Zhou Fuling's arms.
Zhou Fuling quickly hugged Lu Mengmeng and affectionately touched her forehead.
Upon hearing Lu Mengmeng's voice, Zhong Quan finally remembered that he seemed to have heard the name before when he was in the courtyard.
"Big cousin, my brother already has Sister Jingyi and Sister Fuling. They are both incredibly beautiful. You two shouldn't humiliate yourselves."
Zhong Quan's mind was filled with Lu Mengmeng's innocent and carefree words, and his expression gradually stiffened.
Sister Fuling?!
Holy crap?
This noblewoman from the Great Shang Imperial Domain, with an incredibly powerful background, is actually one of Lu Ming's cousin's two lovers in Qingyuan Market?
Zhong Quan stared blankly at Lu Ming's face.
Is his little cousin really that charming?
No wonder he looked down on that noblewoman from the Zhao Clan; it turns out his mistress had reached this level.
It seems Grandpa's plan is going to fall through again.