Hao Ren and Han Lingshi sat down around the table with the pair of young and old ladies. The old lady took the initiative of saying, "Please allow to treat you."
The young man smiled and replied, "It is not , but my wife who takes such decisions, Elder Qin."
Han Lingshi knew that he did not wish to owe anyone a favor. Han Lingshi replied, "Forgive us elder, but this al is his punishnt."
Qin Yuan knew the underlying implications of this and nodded. She could tell that this couple was not ordinary. Although they hid their auras completely, the way Hao Ren charged over to console Han Lingshi, it was evident that he was capable of killing her with ease.
She nodded and said, "Then we will be bothering you."
Han Lingshi shook her head and began to order the food. Yao Yue suddenly asked when the waiter left, "Senior, can you give so advice to improve my music?"
Hao Ren was taken aback, but then he smiled and said, "You should travel the world. See the different colors it is adorned with. Traveling will allow you to gain more insights of your music."
In reality, he did not know this girl enough to give her any advice, but since the other party was so enthusiastic, he could not help but tell her what was needed to improve the one thing that an artist needed the most, and that was to travel and see the world to understand the gravity of life.
Qin Yuan nodded and said, "I agree with you, and that is why we ca out of the Windchi Nation. This is our first stop, we intend to move around the new Crescent Moon Kingdom and see how things have changed."
Hao Ren raised his brow and said, "Elder, you make it sound like you are here to scout the situation."
Qin Yuan shook here head and replied, "Not exactly, Yao Yue is betrothed to the prince of the Windchi Nation. It is a forceful affair, but since we had no chance to go against the royal decree, we had to co out in the na of travel. We only have a few weeks to stay here and travel before we are called back."
Hao Ren rapped his fingers on the surface of the table. He looked at Yao Yue and asked, "Do you have a master?"
Yao Yue shook her head, and Hao Ren was surprised. He asked, "You are the pri disciple so why is it that you do not have a master?"
Qin Yuan said, "We all assessed that her potential was too great and that we cannot take her in as a disciple but only teach her collectively to reach the level where none of us have."
Hao Ren nodded in realization before he looked at Yao Yue and said, "If that is the case, then work sincerely, and you will make it to the peak. However, if you ever stumble into an obstacle, do not grow desperate, and remain true to the reason why you picked up the Qin."
Yao Yue nodded earnestly and Qin Yuan asked, "I wonder if you have a disciple, Senior."
Hao Ren shook his head and replied, "No, I do not have a disciple, but our family has three kids, so we have to look after them and do not have much ti to spare."
His words shot down the idea that the old lady was brewing in her mind. She wanted to ask if Hao Ren would take Yao Yue as her disciple. This was such a ridiculous thought. After all, even if the old lady thought that he was very old, but be was just reaching twenty six years old.
He thought, 'How absurd of this old lady to think I will take in a disciple similar to my age. Can you believe her?'
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Hao Ren cleared his throat, and found Han Lingshi holding his hand. She looked at him with a smile that did not look like a smile. Yao Yue asked, "Senior, what are the nas of your children?"
Han Lingshi's smile deepened, and Hao Ren said, "Yin, Yang, and Agnee. Agnee is the youngest of the three."
The young lady who was holding his arm was stunned for a mont but then she smiled again, this ti it was an heartfelt smile. Yao Yue smiled on the side and said, "Senior, you do not look like a mother of three at all."
Han Lingshi replied with a splendid smile, "As much as I love being the mother to three children, I am not fortunate to have a child. Agnee is a child we adopted, and Yin and Yang are our spirit companions. We saw them coming to life, and thus took them in. They are like our children."
Qin Yuan nodded in understanding, as this explanation made much more sense to her. After all, the higher the level of cultivation, the lower the chances to give birth. She looked at Hao Ren and Han Lingshi before thinking how generous this couple was to introduce these three as their children.
The al continued and suddenly, Hao Ren asked, "Elder Qin, in a few days, our family will be holding a big event, I wonder if you would like to grace us with your presence?"
Qin Yuan was shocked and asked, "What kind of event?"
Hao Ren replied with a smile, "You will know when the ti is right. If you have any doubts, you can decline when the ti cos. However, I assure you that this event will bring you good fortune."
Qin Yuan was not a fool, she knew that such a big man had no use of harming her, since he approached her, it must be sothing that he needed from her. She nodded and replied with a smile, "I will definitely attend the event."
Hao Ren then asked for a way to communicate with her and acquired a spirit crane talisman, the most common an of transmitting ssages and after settling the bill, left with Han Lingshi.
Yao Yue waited till the people were gone and asked, "Elder what do you think he wants from us?"
She was not the pri disciple for nothing. Qin Yuan looked at her with an approving look and said, "We will know about that when the ti is right, as for now, let us wait. He will not harm us, that much is sure."
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Han Lingshi was walking alongside Hao Ren, holding his arm, she leaned her head on his broad shoulder and said, "Is it just or did you just lower yourself to soone from a lower force. The Resonance Music School does not seem to have much to offer."
She was also aware that Hao Ren wanted sothing from them. Her heart of chess, and the practice in the business world was not for a naught.
Hao Ren nodded while he caressed the back of her palm with his fingers, and said, "The reason I lowered myself was to bait them. Once they get hooked with us, they won't be able to walk away from us. Although, they do not have much to offer, they have what we lack when it cos to the Windchi Nation."
Han Lingshi raised her brow and after a mont, said, "Connections?"
Hao Ren nodded, and replied, "In a few months, when Yao Yue is to be sent over to the Imperial Palace, we can use that opportunity to plant soone in the deep as an asset. Then after the conquest, Yao Yue can beco the governor."
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Han Lingshi asked, "Do you think she is capable of holding that big position in the regi?"
Hao Ren nodded and lowered his gaze to look at her as he asked, "Don't tell you did not sense the brimming ambition in her eyes? Have soone approach her and guide in secret, I am sure she will agree."
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "I will ask Ye Yin to handle this. Also, I love you."
Hao Ren was surprised but then he replied with the softest tone that he could use, "I love you too."
Han Lingshi smiled and closed her eyes as the young man led them forward. After spending the entire evening outside, just when they were about to enter the palace, Hao Ren picked Han Lingshi up like a princess in his arms, surprising her.
She blushed and said, "What will the people think if they saw us like this? Ren, this is embarrassing."
However, she did not struggle. Hao Ren smiled with an amused expression on his face and said, "Your Majesty, Han Lingshi, you are the empress of this nation, do you think they have the guts to say anything in this regard?"
Han Lingshi buried her face in his shoulder and said, "You are so an."
The couple entered the palace under the shocked gazes of the guards. However, they all cald down and acted as if they did not see anything, because Ye Yin just issued a gag order and if they dared to overlook the command, they would be slayed for the cri of disrespecting the sovereign.
Although, it was a bluff, but it worked. When the couple reached Han Lingshi's room, they found Yin coming out of the room. Hao Ren tilted his head and asked, "Yin, what are you doing here?"
Yin replied, "Making arrangents for you to begin the second honeymoon."
The couple was shocked and gazed at her with eyes wide open. Hao Ren asked flustered, "What do you an? Who said this?"
Yin tilted her head and said, "Sister Ye Si said that you and young miss will be going out for a second honeymoon."
The couple was shocked, as they had no such intentions. Ye Si also ca out of the room, and smiled when she saw the two of them, and said, "Lady i said, that when you got married, you went for a secluded training place. She sent a ssage to make sure this ti you take Sister-in-law to see the wonders of the nation, and we will handle everything while you do so."
Han Lingshi shook her head and said, "It is impossible. I have many things to do."
A calm voice sounded, "Xiao Ling, I have not seen you in a long ti, and you have been influenced by this rebel. Are you also not going to listen to ?"
The couple turned around and found Hao i walking over, she was still the embodint of elegance. Hao Ren gazed at her and said, "Congratulations."
Hao i smiled and nodded before she said, "Go on, travel, we will handle things here."
Han Lingshi wanted to go, but she did not know if Hao Ren would agree. After all, he had been toiling for her, and if she asked to see the wonders of this world, it would look too selfish on her side.
Hao Ren was of the sa mind, he knew this ti was crucial for them, and just then, he decided, "Okay. See you all later."
That was all he said before vanishing with Han Lingshi in his arms.
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