In that afternoon. There came the news that Master Lingtian had taken four more disciples, two girls and two boys. The difference was Shu Jian would coach and train the four disciples wihleLuo Qianqian and Murong Xue would be trained by Master Lingtian himself.
Master Lingtian was be mainly coaching them on scholarship like Four Books and Five Classics for he was not highly accomplished on martial arts himself.
The two girls were thrilled about this arrangement, but the two boys were a bit disheartened for they were desperate to cultivate martial arts. Therefore Master Lingtian asked Sun Zhe, his other servant/disciple, to do the martial arts coaching.
Luo Qianqian heard that Luo Yuyan was among the new disciples from Shu Jian, Luo Qianqian wasn’t bothered by the news, she just hoped Luo Yuyan better not step toes and mind her own business.
Murong Yun was happy for Luo Qianqian for Master Lingtian said that he would coach Luo Qianqian and Murong Xue himself.
“Master,” whispered Feng Qing at Murong Yun’s ear, “The Crown Prince is lodging a complaint before the imperial court.”
Su Liancheng was just standing by, he pounded on the table, fuming, “What? About the assassins, right?”
“Yes, Lord Su, he said they were sent by master and Her Highness the Consort.”
How dare Mu Chaoyang to make false countercharge against not only Murong Yun but also Her Highness the Consort?
“Brother Eighth, let’s get this over with once and for all! He is going too far this time!” said Su Liancheng, gritting his teeth. Long had he been resentful about that good-for-nothing Mu Chaoyang, he felt it should be a competent prince who had the rights to succeed to the throne rather than a scumbag simply because he was the first born of the Empress.
Mu Chaoyang had always dreaded Murong Yun for his marvellous battle achievements, so he and his mother had tried every possible way to defame him and crack down on his influence.
Both Murong Yun and Su Liancheng knew it wasn’t that easy when Mu Chaoyang dared to drag Her Highness the Consort in this lodging, the Empress must had it all figured, it wasn’t just Mu Chaoyang who they are dealing with, it was the Empress who was actually behind the scene.
When the Empress was involved, they needed to come up with a solid plan before they go to court and defend themselves.
Murong Yun’s eyes darkened, he slowly walked to Luo Qianqian.
Luo Qianqian raised her head and met Murong Yun’s unfathomable eyes.
“Is everything all right?” asked Luo Qianqian with concern.
Seeing Murong Yun and Su Liancheng’s face, Luo Qianqian felt there must be something going on, something tricky. At the point she was pretty sure she had not only smelt the familiar herbal aroma from Murong Yun, she had also smelt some bloodthirst smell.
Looking at Luo Qianqian, Murong Yun thought to himself that Luo Qianqian would be safe for Master Lingtian would be here to protect her so he smiled, “Yeah, it’s just something just came up, don’t worry.”
Luo Qianqian’s eyes travelled to Su Liancheng, she knew it wasn’t that simple, but she didn’t ask any more question knowingly, “Take care.”
She believed in Murong Yun’s ability, it was just a matter of time before he took care of the matter that was clearly bothering him now.
Murong Yun gave her a comforting smile, “See you soon.”
Luo Qianqian’s eyes sparkled, “Great.”
Murong Xue felt a bit disappointed when they said goodbye to her, “I thought you would be here for my first coaching! Martial arts cultivating is tough, I can use some support for my first class, please.”
“Xue, don’t worry, I’m right here with you, say goodbye to your brother, it’s something urgent, but I guarantee you that he will be back soon.”
“All right, take care, and you too, Brother Liancheng please take care.”
“Feng Qing will be here with you and Qianqian.”
Hearing that, Feng Qing was transfixed, how he wished he could reject that!
Feng Qing thought he would be more helpful around Prince Eighth at this point for Master Lingtian would be here to protect Luo Qianqian, and Prince Eighth would go to court soon and surely he should get all the help that he could possibly get. However, Feng Qing always obeyed Murong Yun, this time was no exception.
With that Murong Yun and Su Liancheng took their leave.
Luo Qianqian and Murong Xue were standing opposite to Master Lingtian, waiting for the next instruction.
“What are you ladies keen to learn?” asked Master Lingtian in an encouraging tone.
Murong Xue tilted her head and asked, “I can learn anything?”
Master Lingtian nodded, “Anything.”
Master Lingtian was willing to teach the two girls anything now that Luo Qianqian had cured Tong’er, he was willing to stretch resources to the limit.
Murong Xue found it too good to be true, “Master Shifu, can I… can I learn martial arts?”
“Of course. How about Qianqian?”
Murong Xue chimed in before Luo Qianqian opened her mouth, “So does my sister-in-law! We both are keen to learn martial arts!”
At the beginning Murong Xue was a bit worried Luo Qianqian would be mad at her for taking the liberty to answer the question for her, but judging by Luo Qianqian’s look, she was not unhappy about this.
‘How great is this! Sister-in-law and I, learning to kick ass together! This is so much better than learning the boring etiquette in the palace! I’m curious too see His Majesty’s reaction when he finds out I’m learning martial arts instead of Four Books and Five Classics.” thought Murong Xue with a grin.
“Great, there is one thing I need to make clear beforehand, learning martial arts is not as fun as it sounds, it requires dedication and practise day after day,and I do not like quitters.”
“Master Shifu, I will be a diligent student!” answered Luo Qianqian.
Luo Qianqian had been waiting for an opportunity like this since the first day she had transmigrated to this time and space, she knew she had Murong Yun that she could rely on now, but she had always been an independent girl in the 21st century where she came from and she decided she would continue to be that person.
She was more than ready to commit, to learn and to practise! She wished she could master Internal Chi just like her Master Shifu and Murong Yun.