Grand Tutors Residence.
Grand Tutor Pei Tianxing, who had been on the verge of losing control and cursing, read the three poems, "immortal by the river," "butterfly loves flowers," and "A Clear Tune Gifted to Pei Muwan."
First, he was silent, then he read the three poems over and over again.
After an unknown amount of time, Pei Tianxing regretfully said, "It's a pity these three poems are all about love and women..."
They didn't match his state of mind.
If they were poems about the nation and its people, and of this quality...
Perhaps they could have directly helped him achieve an Epiphany and Breakthrough to the Heavenly Human Realm.
He had been stuck at the Half-step Heavenly Human Realm for twenty to thirty years, unable to cross that half-step.
That half-step was not easy to cross.
Pei Muwan hesitated, then softly said, "Changqing said he could write more poems of comparable quality to these three, and perhaps some of them would suit your state of mind, Grandpa."
"Hahaha... Articles are sometimes divinely inspired; how could they just come out of his mouth? This boy is trying to fool you." Pei Tianxing laughed heartily, "However, just based on these three poems, Grandpa can understand why you've taken a liking to him."
"Grandpa, he's just a confidante."
"You don't want to compete? Even if he has a wife, they can divorce."
"I don't want to compete; being a confidante is already very good."
"Consider it yourself. No matter what decision you make, Grandpa will support you."
Pei Tianxing was a very casual person, not particularly traditional.
For example, in this ancient setting, he was not at all prejudiced against women.
He also took societal rules and others' gossip very lightly.
"Grandpa, I've become involved with a married man, even holding hands with him in the street. You won't..." Pei Muwan's face flushed a little.
She was somewhat shocked.
She knew that after these three poems were presented, Grandpa probably wouldn't be particularly averse to her and Changqing's relationship.
In this world, Grandpa was one of those who cherished literary talent the most.
But she never expected Grandpa to be so open-minded.
"The views and discussions of the world only affect those with unstable states of mind. Those with a true inner core only need to follow their own hearts."
"Grandpa, you're so good." Pei Muwan's last trace of concern vanished.
Then, Pei Muwan indulged in a bit of coquetry: "Grandpa, Changqing and I were too high-profile tonight. Probably everyone in the entire Imperial City knows about us now. He's going to face a lot of pressure. Can you..."
"Since you're involved with him, from today onward, he is also considered a disciple of the Grand Tutors Residence. If any elders dare to shamelessly personally intervene against him, they will be going against my Grand Tutors Residence." Pei Tianxing was incomparably domineering.
As for the younger generation who might seek out Lu Zhenghai, that would be up to Lu Zhenghai and even Pei Muwan themselves to resolve.
"Grandpa, you are the best Grandpa in the world."
"Girls grow up and can't be kept! Look how happy you are." Pei Tianxing teased.
His granddaughter, usually so cool and aloof, was quite lively tonight.
It was all because of that Lu Zhenghai.
For a moment, Pei Tianxing felt a little sour.
It was like a flower he had cultivated for many years had been taken away, pot and all.
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The next day.
Early in the morning.
Lu Zhenghai awoke from his Cultivation, feeling incredibly excited.
"This is so damn refreshing!"
In one night, he soared from Innate Realm Fourth Layer to Innate Realm Seventh Layer.
It was like riding a rocket.
Don't underestimate these three Minor Realms!
These were three Minor Realms within the Innate Realm, not the Houtian Realm.
In comparison.
Huang Xiu, who was also a Banner Commander.
Huang Xiu had been stuck at the Second Layer Realm for one or two years.
It's clear that once you reach the Innate Realm, it's genuinely not easy to Breakthrough casually.
Lu Zhenghai had simply consumed Martial Dao resources ferociously, a true cheat.
If news of this 700-year-old spirit fish got out, even princes and imperial sons would damn well fight for it.
If placed in an auction, this single fish could sell for an astronomical figure of several hundred thousand taels of silver.
"Below the Grandmaster Realm, I am invincible."
Unless you also possess a Heaven-Grade Martial Skill.
Unfortunately, how many people in the entire Great Yu Dynasty Cultivate Heaven-Grade Martial Skills?
Lu Zhenghai walked out of the Cultivation room and headed towards the main courtyard.
As soon as he reached the entrance of the main courtyard, he saw several of Jiang Chiyao's Maidservants peeking over the wall, looking this way.
These Maidservants had strange looks in their eyes, seemingly a mix of shock, excitement, admiration, and regret... What was wrong with Jiang Chiyao's Maidservants? Were they sick? Lu Zhenghai was a bit speechless.
At this moment.
Inside Wangshu Pavilion, Jiang Chiyao held a piece of paper, on which was the poem "immortal by the river."
It was also specifically noted that this poem was written by Lu Zhenghai.
This poem had been delivered yesterday afternoon.
"Lu Zhenghai may be a bit of a good-for-nothing, but this poem is truly excellent."
"The bright moon was there, once shining on the returning colored clouds. What a beautiful line..."
Was it written for me? Things have changed? Was he reminiscing about his beautiful memories with me?
Jiang Chiyao thought all night but couldn't recall any beautiful memories she had with Lu Zhenghai.
Clearly, he was infatuated, lost his head, and wanted to get married quickly.
And she had played along, marrying him to enter the Lu Family Sword Tomb, essentially a fraudulent marriage.
So how did it become "The bright moon was there, once shining on the returning colored clouds"?
Was it his own fantasy?
Or did he consider their first meeting a beautiful memory?
I, Jiang Chiyao, am indeed breathtakingly beautiful, a peerless beauty capable of toppling cities, but it shouldn't have infatuated Lu Zhenghai to this extent, right?
"Heh... The poem is well-written, but it's all just talk. So devoted, yet doesn't the main courtyard already have a personal Maidservant warming his bed?"
Her inexplicable displeasure towards Gao Yunran increased by another three points.
For a moment, Jiang Chiyao wanted to tear up the paper, but in the end, she couldn't bring herself to do it.
"The person is the person, the poem is the poem. The poem is innocent. It would be a pity to tear up such a good poem."
Jiang Chiyao, as if possessed, tucked the paper into her pocket, keeping it with her.
Main courtyard.
Lu Zhenghai walked into the bedroom and was shocked to find that Gao Yunran was still sleeping in.
She was hugging Xiaobai and sleeping very happily.
Lu Zhenghai walked over, first picked up Xiaobai and held him in his arms, stroking him several times.
Then he raised his hand and slapped Gao Yunran's bottom.
"Slap..."
"Ah... Is it on fire?" Gao Yunran woke up with a start.
"The sun's already high, and you're still sleeping? And you dare to sleep in my bed? Can't you sleep on the side couch?"
"Hmph, Young Master, you... you're bullying me. You even made me warm your bed the night before last, and then..."
Gao Yunran pouted, a little coquettish and wronged.
That night she warmed the bed, she was taken advantage of so many times that she didn't dare to recall it now; it was too embarrassing.
At the time, Lu Zhenghai had said that as his personal Maidservant, she should sleep in his bed as a pillow and no longer needed to sleep on the side couch.
"Hurry up and wash, then arrange for Maidservants to fetch water. Young Master wants to take a bath."
"Ah? Another bath?"
Gao Yunran's beautiful and delicate face grew even redder.
Recalling Lu Zhenghai's last bath, he was very naughty.
Hmph, what a bath, he just wanted to bully her.
"What are you thinking about?" Lu Zhenghai flicked her forehead.
Soon.
Lu Zhenghai sat in the bathtub in the bathroom, enjoying Gao Yunran's shoulder massage service from behind, feeling incredibly comfortable.
Today, Lu Zhenghai was a bit more reserved; his hands weren't causing trouble because he was thinking about something.
"I need to Cultivate Ethereal Instant Step as soon as possible."
An Earth Grade High Rank movement Martial Skill, that was truly amazing.
It's important to know that among Martial Skills, offensive Martial Skills were the most numerous.
Movement Martial Skills were always rare.
A single Earth Grade High Rank movement Martial Skill, in terms of preciousness, was in some sense comparable to One Sword Flying Immortal, a heaven grade low rank sword Martial Skill.
His current movement skill was Cloud Ascent Step.
It was only a Yellow-Grade Medium Grade, and he had only Cultivated it to Minor Achievement.
Compared to Ethereal Instant Step, it was miles apart.
However, in reality, his movement speed was considered above average among the Embroidered Uniform Guard's Banner Commanders.
It just goes to show that truly amazing movement Martial Skills are far too few.
And he, because he had eaten delicious soft rice, had the opportunity to Cultivate Ethereal Instant Step.
This is so damn refreshing.
"But I'm still short on money!"
To quickly Cultivate Ethereal Instant Step to entry level, it would certainly be difficult with his Martial Dao Comprehension Ability.
He would need Medicinal Pills or Heaven And Earth Treasure to temporarily boost his Comprehension Ability as an aid.
"Unfortunately, the 50 spirit gathering pills are almost used up."
"The golden bed, worth 100,000 taels of silver, I'll sell it today."
He couldn't wait.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhenghai stood up directly: "Help me dry myself."
"Ah?" Gao Yunran's face turned crimson to the extreme: "Naughty Young Master, can you tell me when you're getting up?"
An incense stick's time later, Lu Zhenghai dressed, left the bathroom, and immediately ordered a subordinate to go to the Garrison and summon Qian Sheng.
After more than half an hour, Qian Sheng arrived at the Lu Residence.
Lu Zhenghai casually tossed the already packed and broken golden bed in front of Qian Sheng: "It's all gold. Have the Lu Residence's carriage take this gold to your Qian Family business, and exchange it for silver notes for me. Be discreet."
"Yes!" Qian Sheng nodded heavily.
He was very happy because such secret and important matters were entrusted to him, and through the Qian Family business, which showed that his boss trusted him greatly.
Qian Sheng looked at Lu Zhenghai with immense admiration, his voice excited as he asked, "Bo... Boss, did you really kill Centurion Wang?"
At the Garrison, countless people were discussing it, scared to death.
That was Centurion Wang!
Among Centurions, Centurion Wang's strength was considered high, and he was killed by Lu Zhenghai?
Lu Zhenghai was only 20 years old.
This is truly outrageous.