Chapter 783: Visit
Qi Xuansu had the physique of a Heavenly-Being Martial Arts Practitioner, so he was not afraid of upsetting his stomach, just his taste buds. So, aside from the drunken shrimp, he forcibly finished the Blanched Plain Cabbage, Twenty-Four Moons, and the Pearl, Jade, and Emerald Soup. One was so bland it lacked even a pinch of salt, the others so salty they tasted like brine balls. With two extremes on the same table, the experience was indescribable.
Zhang Yuelu did not shy away either. After the Heavenly Preceptor left and Qi Xuansu neared the end of his suffering, she shared what remained of the lotus seed cake with him.
Qi Xuansu began to seriously consider the idea of fasting. If not for anything else, then at least to survive this type of “kindness” again.
Fortunately, Zhang Yuelu was usually busy and rarely had time to showcase her culinary “talents.” If they truly had to dine together again, Qi Xuansu would not mind cooking. While his food might not be restaurant-level, at the very least, it would not be unpalatable.
After the Heavenly Preceptor left the dining room, he walked to a terrace, gazing out over the vast lake.
He stood alone on the terrace with his hands clasped behind his back, seemingly deep in thought, with no attendants nearby.
Since the Heavenly Preceptor had not summoned them, Zhang Yuelu and Qi Xuansu did not dare approach on their own. Instead, they left Biyou Palace together. Before departing Jade Capital, Zhang Yuelu led Qi Xuansu to visit Yao Pei.
After all, they had worked on the same mission, and Yao Pei held a special status. On paper, Qi Xuansu was Yao Pei’s uncle, so proper courtesy and sentiment could not be ignored.
Moreover, Yao Pei had been wounded trying to cover for them. So if they turned a blind eye now, they would be considered callous and ungrateful.
Due to the many restrictions within Zixiao Palace, the two could not cross the lake directly. Flying was prohibited. Even running was forbidden. They had no choice but to walk along the shores of the lake, heading toward Yuxu Palace, the Earthly Preceptor’s residence.
It was not a short journey, so along the way, they used the time to talk about the recent accusation against Qi Xuansu. Since Qi Xuansu had already come clean with Zhang Yuelu, there was no need to hide his intentions anymore. He candidly shared his plan of letting Madam Qi handle the matter.