CHAPTER 173: CHAPTER 41: INSTANT CONNECTION

What exactly did Yue Zhao and Jun Wu do, Gu Qingqing had no way of knowing. After her recovery, she returned to the courtyard that Jun Wu had prepared for her.

The courtyard was arranged entirely in the style that Gu Qingqing liked, including the peach tree in the yard and the swing under the peach tree.

The arrangement in the room was in no way inferior to Gu Qingqing’s room in the Lingxi Sacred Land. It was warmly decorated and the items were very exquisite, showing that Jun Wu had put a lot of care into it.

When she came, she was in a coma the whole time and naturally could not pay a visit to Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi. But now that she had awakened, she had to go and meet the two of them. After making special preparations, she went with Mu Chen and the others to pay a visit to Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi.

Because it was a more formal occasion, Gu Qingqing rarely chose red clothes.

The red dress made Gu Qingqing’s skin appear even fairer, her hair was styled in a Spiritual Snake Bun with a Phoenix Head Hairpin slanted in, looking very noble.

Her appearance was already very beautiful, and since using the Heavenly Dao Power, the golden mark on her forehead remained. To enhance her beauty, she painted a flower ornament along the lines of the mark, adding a bit of allure.

When she entered the flower hall with Mu Chen and Nan Hua, both Shen Shuyi and Jun Yutian were brightened by the sight.

"Gu Qingqing (Nan Hua, Mu Chen, Yue Zhao) of Lingxi Sacred Land pays respects to Saint Master Jun and Holy Empress." The four of them simultaneously clasped their hands in front of their chest and bowed to the two.

"Rise." Jun Yutian’s voice sounded with a hint of authority.

"Thank you, Saint Master Jun." The four of them responded and stood straight.

"How is Miss Gu’s health?" Jun Yutian looked at Gu Qingqing and asked with slight concern.

"Thank you, Saint Master, for your concern. My injuries have recovered, thanks to the Cold Pool you lent me. I am extremely grateful!" Gu Qingqing took a step forward and replied respectfully.

"You little girl, why so polite?" Jun Yutian said somewhat helplessly, seeing Gu Qingqing being so courteous.

"Miss Gu, could you step forward? I would like to take a good look at you." Shen Shuyi suddenly spoke, her eyes had not left Gu Qingqing since she entered.

Gu Qingqing glanced at Yue Zhao, and after Yue Zhao nodded, she walked over to Shen Shuyi’s side.

Shen Shuyi held Gu Qingqing’s hand and examined her closely, finding her more likable the more she looked at her. Gu Qingqing naturally had a look that attracted people, and knowing that Jun Wu liked Gu Qingqing, which Shen Shuyi trusted Jun Wu’s taste, she already had a favorable impression of Gu Qingqing. Through Aunt Gui’s description, she found Gu Qingqing to be a very good person, naturally making Shen Shuyi very fond of her.

"I feel as if I’ve known Miss Gu for a long time. I like her very much. Let me give you this bracelet." Shen Shuyi said with a gentle smile and took a bracelet engraved with a phoenix design from her wrist, putting it on Gu Qingqing’s wrist without hesitation.

"Holy Empress, this is too precious, I truly cannot accept it." Gu Qingqing did not expect Shen Shuyi’s action and immediately tried to withdraw her hand, while also declining verbally, but Shen Shuyi moved too quickly, directly putting the bracelet on her wrist, causing her to look towards Yue Zhao for help.

"Holy Empress, your bracelet is too valuable, it is inappropriate to give it to Qingqing. Please, take it back!" Yue Zhao, catching Gu Qingqing’s glance, immediately spoke to persuade.

"It’s all right. I think this bracelet suits Miss Gu very well. It’s just a bracelet; there’s no need to be so anxious." Shen Shuyi said with a gentleness that allowed no refusal.

Hearing this, Yue Zhao immediately understood Shen Shuyi’s intention and gave Gu Qingqing a look.

"Thank you, Holy Empress, I like it very much!" Gu Qingqing, having received Yue Zhao’s signal, looked at the bracelet on her wrist, thought about the bracelet Jun Wu had given her on the other hand, and spoke with difficulty.

"As long as you like it, Miss Gu. May I call you Geng Geng?" A hint of satisfaction flashed in Shen Shuyi’s eyes as she tentatively asked.

"Of course, you can." Gu Qingqing nodded.

"Then it’s settled, Geng Geng. Ah Wu and the Saint Master are usually quite busy. If you’re free, could you keep me company?" Shen Shuyi asked with expectation as she looked at Gu Qingqing.

Gu Qingqing was stunned by Shen Shuyi’s enthusiasm, glanced at Yue Zhao, and nodded, "Of course, I just hope you won’t find me bothersome."

Actually, she also liked Shen Shuyi quite a lot. Shen Shuyi was Jun Wu’s mother, and she was extremely beautiful with such a gentle personality, exactly the kind of female elder Gu Qingqing preferred. She was willing to spend more time with Shen Shuyi.

"Of course not. I would be very happy if you came." Shen Shuyi shook her head and said with a smile as she held Gu Qingqing’s hand.

The purpose of Gu Qingqing and the others’ visit was to pay respects to Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi and to thank Shen Shuyi for lending her the Cold Pool. Having fulfilled this purpose and knowing Jun Yutian was quite busy, Mu Chen and the other two took their leave, while Gu Qingqing stayed to chat with Shen Shuyi.

Though Shen Shuyi appeared gentle, she was actually very interesting. Gu Qingqing enjoyed chatting with her, particularly learning many things about Jun Wu’s childhood from Shen Shuyi, which she found very amusing.

In the afternoon, Jun Wu also came over. Gu Qingqing originally wanted to say her goodbyes, but Shen Shuyi insisted she stay for dinner with them, only letting her leave after, with Jun Wu seeing her off, of course.

"My father and I are usually busy; my mother might feel a bit lonely, which is why she chats with you for so long. She really likes you. If you don’t want to chat with her, you can refuse." Jun Wu thought for a moment and told Gu Qingqing.

"No, I’m happy chatting with the Holy Empress. She’s really gentle and humorous; no wonder the Saint Master dotes on her so much!" Gu Qingqing, thinking of Shen Shuyi, couldn’t help but let her lips curl into a smile as she spoke.

"As long as you like it." Seeing Gu Qingqing getting along well with Shen Shuyi, Jun Wu was also very happy, a slight curve forming at the corner of his lips.

"By the way, what did Brother Yue come to you for earlier? Why so mysterious, and won’t even let me know?" Gu Qingqing looked up at Jun Wu, curiosity in her eyes.

Jun Wu’s mouth momentarily stiffened, then he shook his head, "It’s nothing, Brother Yue just asked me for a favor, nothing important."

Gu Qingqing looked at Jun Wu suspiciously, but his face appeared completely calm without showing anything wrong, so she had to give up.

"Fine, I hope you guys aren’t doing something behind my back!" Gu Qingqing pretended to speak fiercely.

"Of course, not. Don’t overthink it!" Jun Wu quickly assured her.

Only then did Gu Qingqing let it go, and she chatted with him about other matters.

Soon, they arrived at Gu Qingqing’s courtyard where they saw Yue Zhao waiting at the door, causing them to pause their steps.

"Brother Yue, are you waiting for me?"