Madam Wang: "What nonsense are you all talking about?"
One of the maids halted her laughter and said, "Indeed, as soon as the noble visited today, Celestial Master Zhang accompanied him for a while, and madam got very jealous—we all noticed it!"
It turned out these maids thought that madam got angry because she was jealous that Celestial Master Zhang was accompanying the noble instead of her!
Being scolded by Celestial Master Zhang, such a disgraceful matter, Lady Zhang naturally wouldn’t foolishly disclose it and vaguely reprimanded, "You don’t understand, stop talking nonsense."
The maids responded in unison with laughter, "Yes, we don’t understand."
Clearly, it was in a teasing tone.
Lady Zhang didn’t explain either; let them misunderstand—it’s better than others knowing she got scolded by the Old Master.
Indeed, usually they both treated each other with respect like guests, never having argued. Today, upon Lin Kong’s arrival, Celestial Master Zhang’s attitude changed completely toward her, and Lady Zhang found it fundantally unacceptable.
The study room.
In the room stood a large marble table made of rosewood, piled with various famous calligraphy works and dozens of precious ink stones, assorted pen holders, with pens interspersed like forests inside.
Celestial Master Zhang sat on one side, eagerly watching Lin Kong, asked, "Master, do you think this tiger resembles the Thousand Year Striped Tiger?"
Lin Kong held a painting in his hand, one freshly painted by Celestial Master Zhang, examined it carefully and uncertainly said, "The painting is a bit unclear, I can’t really say; could you clarify the details a bit?"
"Master, I’ve never seen it with my own eyes, only heard people talk about it; painting it is already difficult enough."
"But it’s really hard to determine." Lin Kong’s frown deepened.
Legend always states that when the Divine Tiger appears, the world shall unite. If the Divine Tiger has indeed manifested now, the Emperor of Moli Country’s fate is dood, leaving Celestial Master Zhang, near the Emperor, in grave danger. As his master, Lin Kong must consider his disciple’s welfare.
Celestial Master Zhang shared suspicions about the Thousand Year Striped Tiger with Situtu Xueer, explaining to Lin Kong, ending with, "For so reason, every ti I perform divination in the mansion, it’s always connected to Situtu Xueer. However, whenever I attempt to investigate further, no trace can be found, and even the divination fails to reveal the location—my heart is troubled, Master, do you know why?"
Lin Kong shot him a cold glance, remarked, "You’ve returned to this florid world of the Capital, and your senses are no longer clear, leading to deterioration in martial power; it’s normal to be unable to divine anything."
Upon hearing this, Celestial Master Zhang beca anxious, fearing misunderstanding that he’d not practiced martial arts; he quickly replied, "Disciple has always adhered to Master’s teachings since returning to the Capital two years ago, diligently practicing martial arts each night without slack."
"Where did you say that Situtu Xueer is? Tomorrow, take to visit her properly."
"She currently resides in the War Prince’s Mansion. If we rashly visit, I fear it might incur the War Prince’s displeasure."
The War Prince’s reputation echoed throughout the world, even if Lin Kong hadn’t seen Long Rui firsthand, his fa was well-known.
Unexpectedly, Lin Kong disregarded entirely, "Just the War Prince, why are you so scared, truly shaful for Master."
Since the Master insisted on visiting Situtu Xueer at the War Prince’s Mansion, Celestial Master Zhang had no choice but to agree.
That night, Celestial Master Zhang enthusiastically hosted Lin Kong; during the evening al loaded with delicious dishes, yet Lin Kong maintained a calm deanor, familiar with everything.
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