Chapter 270: After the Wedding Banquet
The next morning, the weather was still clear, without a cloud in the sky.
The mess from last night’s wedding banquet at the Lin Mansion had already been cleaned up. A gentle breeze blew, restoring the usual peace and quiet.
“Hu—”
As the dancing sword wind subsided, Hua Shuya exhaled, dispersing the energy around her body. Holding her sword, she bowed towards the locust tree in the corner of the courtyard.
The locust tree swayed slightly, as if in response.
“Miss Shuya is truly diligent, practicing her swordsmanship every morning in the courtyard.”
A slightly admiring voice came from the pavilion.
Yu Xuanling, the pretty young lady, was sitting on the long chair with her chin resting on her hand, swinging her head and legs listlessly, her bright skirt swaying along.
“Martial arts training requires consistent effort, naturally, one must practice diligently year after year. Otherwise, the sword in your hand will eventually rust.”
Hua Shuya smiled, sheathing her sword, and walked over gracefully: “Xuanling, now that you finally have your own body and can move freely, I thought you would be more lively.”
“I do want to move around more~”
Yu Xuanling showed a sweet and lovely smile: “But if I leave the courtyard and wander outside the town alone, it will worry everyone at home. Besides, Master just officially married the two Madams yesterday, how can I, as a servant, cause trouble?”
“You really are…”
Hua Shuya couldn’t help but laugh.
Although she had gotten along quite well with this lively and adorable spirit girl these past few days, she didn’t know what to say about Xuanling always referring to herself as a “servant.”
“But, Miss Shuya, have you ever thought about getting married?”
Yu Xuanling suddenly asked curiously.
“Eh?”
Hua Shuya was stunned.
Seeing her dazed expression, Yu Xuanling narrowed her playful eyes and chuckled softly: “During the banquet last night, when you saw Master and the Madams performing the wedding ceremony, your eyes were full of envy. Even Ling’er, sitting beside you, could see it clearly~”
“Th-That—”
Hua Shuya’s face immediately flushed red, and she shyly covered Xuanling’s mouth: “Don’t say that out loud. If Master and the others hear it, they might think I’m jealous!”
Miss Shuya’s reaction… didn’t deny it at all.
Although Yu Xuanling couldn’t speak anymore, her eyes curved into crescents, and her eyebrows twitched repeatedly, a playful and meaningful look on her face.
Hua Shuya’s heart trembled under this strange gaze, and she shyly flicked Xuanling’s forehead: “Stop teasing me. Even if I do envy Madam Mao and Miss Cheng, this kind of thing has to happen gradually… s-slowly.”
“Really, slowly?”
“I-I’ve already discussed it with Master, and I naturally won’t go back on my word.”
Yu Xuanling smiled and held her hand: “Then you’ll have to work hard, Miss Shuya. Ling’er is really looking forward to seeing you and Master perform the wedding ceremony and enter the bridal chamber~”
“Mm!” Hua Shuya’s blush, which had just faded, immediately returned. She mumbled the words “bridal chamber,” as if extremely shy, and covered her forehead, her whole body burning hot.
“Shuya is still a virgin, how can you talk about such things with her?”
They both turned their heads and saw Yun Yue sitting in the pavilion, seemingly out of nowhere.
“Miss Yun, how did you…”
“I just arrived.”
Yun Yue sipped her tea calmly: “You were so engrossed in your conversation that you didn’t notice me.”
Yu Xuanling chuckled awkwardly: “Oh dear, Ling’er was so focused on teasing Miss Shuya that I didn’t notice.”
Hua Shuya: “…”
After getting to know her better, she gradually realized that Xuanling was truly mischievous and witty. Just a few words from her could make one lose their composure, truly leaving one helpless.
“But, speaking of the bridal chamber… it’s quite rare for Master to still be asleep at this hour.”
Yu Xuanling looked curiously in the direction of the bridal chamber: “There’s no movement from the two Madams either, could they still be sleeping?”
“Master drank quite a bit with the guests last night, so he’s probably more tired today.” Hua Shuya had recovered from her shyness, but a faint blush still lingered on her cheeks: “And the wedding night is naturally very precious and important, it’s fine to rest for another day.”
“That’s true.”
Yu Xuanling lightly touched her lower lip, her eyes blinking: “But I wonder what the bridal chamber is like, Ling’er really wants to sneak a peek.”
“Don’t be silly.”
Yun Yue put down her teacup and looked at her calmly: “Let Yishi and Ruoyu rest properly, if you open the door and go in, you’ll wake them up.”
“Mm… Can’t I even go in and take care of them?” Yu Xuanling puffed her cheeks and fiddled with her fingers: “Ling’er naturally isn’t jealous, I just want to help take care of Master and the Madams.”
“Ninth Elder and Miss Cheng’s personal maid have already gone to take care of them.”
“Ninth Elder… she’s truly thoughtful and meticulous.”
Yu Xuanling murmured for a moment, her eyes suddenly lighting up. Unable to resist her curiosity, she stealthily ran along the corridor.
Hua Shuya just reached out to stop her, but she had already disappeared. Hua Shuya chuckled wryly: “Miss Xuanling is truly full of curiosity.”
“…”
“She is quite extraordinary.”
Yun Yue frowned slightly, looking in the direction Xuanling had disappeared, and whispered: “Her soul power is extremely profound and mysterious, but her essence is as pure and clean as a blank sheet of paper, like a newborn baby, full of curiosity about everything. But her relationship with Tianlu has an inexplicable affection and trust, her words filled with attachment and deep emotion.”
Hua Shuya was surprised:
“Is it because… Master obtained that jade pendant?”
“No.”
A ripple flashed through Yun Yue’s usually calm eyes: “Perhaps, she has known and been with Tianlu longer than we have.”
Hua Shuya was silent for a moment.
Then, she smiled gently and calmly: “But she is truly sincere towards Master and gets along well with us. It’s a good thing that such a good girl can stay with us.”
Yun Yue silently picked up a fruit from the stone table and handed it to her: “You just finished practicing, have some fruit to quench your thirst.”
“Thank you.”
Hua Shuya’s heart stirred, and she quickly looked towards the gate of the courtyard, chuckling: “It’s about time for the neighbors to come and offer their congratulations. Miss Yun, you can rest here. I’ll go and chat with the neighbors outside.”
…
The warm sun shone down on Changling, naturally illuminating the bustling inn.
In a relatively quiet corner on the second floor, a beautiful figure sat there, a velvet shawl wrapped around her shoulders, a thick skirt outlining her voluptuous figure. Even sitting quietly alone, she was still a dazzlingly beautiful sight.
But this beauty was sitting alone, silently sipping warm tea, her gaze lost in the distance, as if she was missing someone.
“You finally came.”
After a moment, a faint smile appeared on her lips as she retracted her gaze and looked forward.
Yang Chanzhen had appeared and taken a seat at some point, as always with her oil-paper umbrella resting on her bare shoulder. Her loose embroidered dress, like a blooming lotus, was slightly open, revealing her ample bosom, her expression otherworldly and elegant.
“If you don’t mind, would you like to try the inn’s breakfast?”
“Thank you for the offer, but I’m not hungry right now.” Yang Chanzhen replied indifferently, her eyes flickering: “But we seem to have quite the connection, coincidentally staying in the same inn.”
Last night’s wedding banquet had ended, and the guests naturally wouldn’t overstay their welcome.
But unexpectedly, when she returned to the inn, she happened to walk the same way as Ren Yinshan, and even their rooms were opposite each other. It was truly a coincidence.
“I wonder where Miss Yang has been these past few days? If our rooms are truly opposite each other, we shouldn’t have failed to notice each other—”
“I took a few unfortunate girls to a peaceful mountain village and helped them settle down there, which took some time.” Yang Chanzhen’s eyelashes trembled slightly, and she murmured: “Last night, at Mr. Lin’s wedding banquet, one of the girls sitting beside me was one of them.”
“I see.”
Ren Yinshan nodded in understanding, quickly recalling last night’s memories.
Beside Yang Chanzhen, there had indeed been a strange woman who remained silent throughout the night.
When Lin Tianlu came to greet and toast her, he had shown a comforting smile and even poured her a cup of tea. The strange woman, who had kept her head down and remained silent, immediately showed a grateful smile… Now that she thought about it, there was indeed something she didn’t know.
“However, what I’m more curious about now is—”
Ren Yinshan smiled playfully and probed: “Miss Yang, it seems that you have a rather close relationship with Mr. Lin?”
Yang Chanzhen replied indifferently: “He is my savior.”
“Savior… Mr. Lin has truly saved quite a few people.”
Ren Yinshan couldn’t help but chuckle.
Come to think of it, among the guests who attended the wedding banquet last night, many had indeed received his kindness or had their lives saved by him.
Of course, she herself was no exception.
Yang Chanzhen’s purple eyes flickered for a moment, and she said softly: “Mr. Lin truly has extraordinary connections and has even met an extraordinary woman like you.”
Her words were calm, but the implied meaning made Ren Yinshan smile.
“Last night, seeing Mr. Lin and the two Madams performing the wedding ceremony, what were your thoughts, Miss Yang?”
“I didn’t have many thoughts.”
Yang Chanzhen lowered her eyes slightly, a hint of tenderness unconsciously entering her voice: “It’s naturally wonderful that Mr. Lin can be together with the two Madams.”
“However, such a warm and happy scene makes one feel a little… envious?”
“…”
The two women looked at each other silently, both thinking the same thing.
Chapter 271: Deep Affection
Inside the bedroom.
A soft murmur escaped the beautiful woman’s lips, a faint smile still lingering at the corners of her mouth, a charming blush making her even more alluring.
Lin Tianlu gradually opened his eyes and looked to both sides.
Cheng Yishi and Mao Ruoyu were nestled in his arms like docile kittens, their bodies intertwined, faint traces of last night’s passionate lovemaking still visible. Their ample bosoms pressed against him, bringing a unique warmth in the autumn and winter air.
He gently stroked their heads, letting out a soft sigh, his heart filled with emotion.
He wouldn’t say he was incredibly lucky, but to have this beautiful scene, with two beauties in his arms, was truly something he couldn’t have imagined in the past.
The vows of eternal love and whispered sweet nothings from last night echoed in his mind. Even with his usually calm demeanor, he couldn’t help but feel a bit shy, realizing that in the heat of the moment, he would say things he wouldn’t normally say.
When the two women in his arms woke up and recalled last night’s madness, they would probably blush and scream, covering their faces in embarrassment.
Lost in thought, Lin Tianlu carefully loosened his embrace, sat up, and got out of the warm bed.
Looking at the sky outside the window, he knew it was already quite late. Although it was natural to linger and cuddle after the wedding night, there was no rush, as they had plenty of time ahead of them.
Besides, neither Mao Ruoyu nor Cheng Yishi were pretentious women who would engage in unnecessary displays of shyness.
“Hmm?”
But just as Lin Tianlu put on his outer robe, he quickly turned around.
The door was slightly ajar, and Wu Jingyun’s figure could be seen faintly behind it. As soon as she pushed the door open, their eyes met.
“Martial Aunt?”
“It’s rare for Tianlu to wake up late.” Wu Jingyun smiled faintly and walked into the room gracefully, carrying a basin and towel: “I came in earlier to tidy up the room, but you were still sleeping soundly. So I went to the kitchen to prepare some nourishing breakfast for you, I’ll bring it over later.”
“Ah…”
Lin Tianlu chuckled awkwardly: “I’ve troubled you, Martial Aunt, to even clean up for us.”
Last night’s activities had indeed left the room in a mess. The three of them had fallen asleep in a hurry afterward and hadn’t had time to clean up.
Now, looking around the room, he could see that everything was spotless, clearly having been meticulously cleaned.
“Although you two have already consummated your marriage, last night was still very significant. As your elder, I naturally have to take care of you. Tidying up the room wasn’t any trouble.”
Wu Jingyun gently put down the basin and walked towards him gracefully, her alluring phoenix eyes filled with playful tenderness: “But Tianlu, you and Ruoyu, Yishi… you can’t be too unrestrained in the future, your voices could be heard outside. And as for matters in bed, if it’s too intense, it will harm your bodies. They aren’t that experienced and might deplete their vital energy.”
As she instructed and admonished him, she smiled and lightly poked his chest: “Remember to be more considerate of your two wives.”
“Cough… I will remember.”
“But your energy is truly impressive, Tianlu. Seeing you still looking so rosy and energetic today, without a trace of fatigue, I truly wonder how strong and resilient your body is.”
Wu Jingyun couldn’t help but sigh. Her gaze swept over him, a faint blush appearing on her face, and she clicked her tongue softly: “Even your Yang energy is so abundant, like a superhuman. Ordinary women would be scared witless upon seeing it.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled softly and was about to quickly put on his clothes, but his mother-in-law suddenly reached out and stopped him.
“Martial Aunt?”
“Your clothes are stained, take them off first. It would be uncomfortable to continue wearing them.”
Wu Jingyun’s face flushed, and she said softly and sweetly: “I can perform some Moon Shadow Secret Techniques for you to strengthen your physique and replenish your energy. It would be troublesome to do it through your clothes.”
Moon Shadow Secret Techniques?
Lin Tianlu asked curiously: “There are such techniques?”
“The Moon Soul Sacred Sect has been passed down to this day, naturally, there are countless techniques recorded, among which are the most effective ones that only we elders have enough cultivation to perform.”
“The wisdom of the ancients is truly remarkable.”
Lin Tianlu smiled and, without further hesitation, quickly took off his clothes.
Wu Jingyun’s phoenix eyes blinked, and she couldn’t help but reach out and touch his firm chest. The clearly defined muscles felt hard as iron under her fingertips, filled with an explosive power rarely seen in everyday life.
Although she had seen it before in Lunar Valley, to actually touch it in person was…
“Hu—”
She quickly took a deep breath, a seductive blush appearing on her face as she slowly traced the contours of his arms, as if drawing some mysterious runes.
Lin Tianlu’s expression was initially a bit subtle, but he suddenly felt a coolness emerge within his body, quickly spreading throughout.
He couldn’t help but close his eyes, his mind calming as he once again looked inwards.
Cool jade threads were forming within his body, their patterns mysterious and complex, gently merging with his meridians and bone marrow, converging into an essence that spread throughout his body and even into his heart sea.
“…”
Returning to the peak of the majestic immortal mountain within his body, Lin Tianlu had just steadied himself when he saw bits of silver light falling from the sky, slowly converging into a blurry figure. The figure sat cross-legged in mid-air, its long hair flowing without any wind, as if meditating.
At the same time, he quickly felt a comfortable energy gathering and merging into his body.
Although there weren’t any noticeable changes in himself, he could clearly see that in this once empty space with only a single blooming lotus, several delicate flowers had bloomed, and a few trees had sprouted from the ground, a faint life force emerging!
“These changes…”
Lin Tianlu’s heart stirred, and he turned to look at the proud white lotus standing on the mountain peak. On the newly bloomed lotus leaves sat Cheng Yishi, her face incredibly clear.
Not only that, but under a small tree not far away, he could also see Mao Ruoyu leaning against it.
“I see, this Moon Shadow Secret Technique is truly extraordinary, helping me absorb and merge the Yin energy of my two wives… even strengthening the connection between our souls.”
Lin Tianlu’s gaze returned to the figure sitting in mid-air.
This… was Wu Jingyun’s soul power, dispersed and transmitted to him.
“She said it was to strengthen the body, but this technique must be very damaging, if not handled carefully, it could be life-threatening!”
Lin Tianlu’s expression turned serious, his mind racing, and he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
His mother-in-law was truly deeply affectionate and selfless towards her family.
To make such a sacrifice for the future well-being of her juniors, transferring most of her soul power to him. If he didn’t possess such extraordinary abilities, he wouldn’t have noticed anything amiss, thinking it was just a body-strengthening technique taking effect.
He couldn’t let such deep affection and good intentions go to waste.
Thinking of this, Lin Tianlu smiled again and slowly extended his right hand towards the shining figure: “Martial Aunt is so sincere towards me, I naturally have to give you a small gift in return.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the mountains beneath his feet trembled violently. The immortal mist surged like a dragon, carrying an earth-shattering power. A multicolored beam of light descended from the boundless sky, instantly engulfing the figure!
…
Inside the quiet bedroom.
Wu Jingyun, her expression gradually weakening, let out a soft gasp, her gentle and loving phoenix eyes shimmering with moisture.
Although she had only briefly connected their souls through the Moon Shadow Secret Technique, she had already glimpsed the calmness and tranquility in her son-in-law’s heart, his transcendental state of mind.
As long as he treated—
But at that very moment, Wu Jingyun’s eyes widened abruptly, her lips slightly parted, as she felt an overwhelming surge of soul power and spiritual energy rushing towards her like a raging tide!
“Ugh!”
Wu Jingyun’s face flushed red, and she let out a seductive and soft moan, her legs trembling. She collapsed to the ground, as if all her strength had been drained.
But her right hand, as if firmly connected, was still pressed against Lin Tianlu’s body. She felt an endless surge of astonishing spiritual energy washing over every inch of her soul like a tsunami!
“Why… Mmmmmm!”
Biting her lip tightly, her eyes shimmering with moisture, her voluptuous and sexy body writhing like a snake, her rising and falling moans uncontrollable, a faint fragrance filling the air.
Her mature and beautiful face gradually lost its focus, her breath coming in soft, intoxicated gasps, an unknown and alluring beauty blooming inadvertently.
