Chapter 213 - 212: Not Afraid of Big Pretensions, Just Afraid of No Ability
As Qin Liuxi was preparing to leave Qingping Temple and return to the city, she encountered Mrs. Shen, who had come back, and she was accompanied by Yu Qiucai.
Yu Qiucai saw Qin Liuxi, stepped forward, and respectfully clasped his hands, saying, "Master, it has been a while since we last met. How has your health been?"
Mrs. Shen, following behind him, was secretly shocked upon seeing this. Yu Qiucai himself was a court official and hailed from a noble background. Yet, he was exceedingly respectful towards Master Buqiu. It seemed that she truly possessed great capabilities; otherwise, how could he treat her with such profound respect?
Mrs. Shen dismissed her previous condescension and assumed an attitude of respectful humility.
Qin Liuxi returned the greeting to Yu Qiucai and smiled, saying, "Mr. Yu has been busy with official duties. To take the time to visit the temple, could it be that you are here to play the mediator?"
Yu Qiucai clasped his hands again and replied, "I dare not. I am only addressing urgent needs. As you know, I am a father and cannot bear to see another father distressed over his children’s issues. Since Master Buqiu possesses profound Daoist cultivation and great benevolence, would you consider making a visit?"
He stepped forward and moved aside with Qin Liuxi, whispering, "I have seen the young lady, and her condition seems more severe than my daughter’s. You know about my child—though she is mad, it is merely madness. But this girl from Mrs. Shen’s residence, whom I regard as a niece in this world, is usually very courteous and sensible."
Qin Liuxi listened quietly without uttering a word.
Yu Qiucai, seeing her expression unchanged, continued, "But recently when I visited, I learned of this matter. Seeing the young lady again, she seemed completely transformed. I don’t know what has possessed her, turning a good girl into someone akin to... cough cough, like someone from a disreputable place."
Qin Liuxi slightly raised her eyebrows.
"The pity of parents is profound; seeing their child change so drastically is heart-wrenching. You are a member of the Mystic Sect, skilled in Taoism, surely you have a way. Could you not save her from this disaster? She truly is a good girl." Yu Qiucai bowed deeply, saying, "If you would perform this great kindness, my old friend will also have a generous reward."