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Qing Wu pondered for an excuse and forced a smile, saying, "I think I should stay with my mother." With that, she linked her arm with that of the He Family, adding, "I haven't been home for many days and really miss my mother."
Qing Wu initially thought that seeing her so dependent on her family would make the capable Wu Family sister look down on her.
To her surprise, Wu Linyuan not only didn't mind at all but instead smiled and said, "It's a good thing for a girl to be a homebody." She then asked her younger brother beside her, "What about you?"
Wu Linxi had no reason to think less of Qing Wu.
He immediately nodded and replied earnestly, "I think... it's great."
Qing Wu felt completely helpless. However, she couldn't do anything too outrageous to make the Wu Family look down on her entirely.
It should be noted that such behavior was only acceptable occasionally. If it happened too often, it would cross the line.
Ruining one's good reputation would bring no benefits at all.
Just then, Madam Wu brought up the matter with the He Family as well.
Before Qing Wu could hint at her mother, the He Family had already casually responded for her, saying, "Then we'll trouble Lin Xi. However, our daughter is weak and needs to avoid the wind."
"Don't worry. My son is very attentive," Madam Wu said with a smile. "However, he doesn't easily pay attention to others. He is only kind to those close to him."
The He Family naturally understood that Madam Wu was intentionally praising Wu Linxi in front of Qing Wu and turned to observe Qing Wu's expression.
Unexpectedly, Qing Wu was looking at Wu Linyuan and hadn't even glanced at Wu Linxi.
As the He Family pondered this, they heard Qing Wu say, "I heard that Sister Wu can use a whip? And that she can take down four strong men at once, is that true?"
Wu Linyuan smiled and nodded, "What happened is true. However, it was just good luck that time. Those four were not strong men, just bullies picking on the weak."
Qing Wu repeatedly praised and said, "I want to see Sister Wu's long whip, but I wonder..." She hesitated and looked around at the others.
In fact, she had really wanted to see it when she heard about it earlier. Just when she was racking her brain for a strategy and thinking about how she couldn't be alone with Wu Linxi, she suddenly remembered this matter and used it as an excuse.
Since she had hope in her heart, there was not a hint of pretense in her expression.
Everyone had grown up in the inner courtyard. How could they not see true feelings from false intentions?
Seeing that Qing Wu genuinely hoped for this, the He Family felt a bit apologetic and said, "Wouldn't it be too much trouble for you, Auntie..."
"How could it be a bother?" Wu Linyuan seemed to find a kindred spirit and was very pleased. "It's just using a whip. What's so difficult about that?"
With that, she didn't wait for anyone else and immediately ordered someone to fetch the spare long whip that she had left in her room at her mother's house.
Madam Wu also wanted Wu Linxi and Qing Wu to spend more time together. At the very least, the two children would deepen their bond, so that when they lived together later, there wouldn't be major conflicts.
Now that Wu Linyuan was present, it didn't matter. After all, they were of the same generation and there wasn't much to be cautious about in their interactions.
Seeing the three go to an open area in the garden, Madam Wu glanced at them a few more times before inviting the He Family inside to chat.
Wu Linyuan's maternal grandfather was a general, and her husband was also a general. Since she began studying whip techniques with her grandfather, every move had long been ingrained in her bones.
The long whip danced like a flying dragon under her movements, transforming into countless shapes as it struck at falling leaves and tapped at the lake water. It was quite beautiful.
Qing Wu watched this ethereal dance of the whip and suddenly had a thought. Just as she was pondering it carefully, she heard the young man beside her softly say, "Qing Wu, what do you think of Sister's whip technique?"
"Excellent," Qing Wu sighed and said, "If I had another person who could wield a whip this beautifully."
The final move has been executed. Just as she heard this, she smiled while retracting the whip and said, "You mustn't praise me like that. If it comes to whip dancing, I wouldn't dare claim to be the best. The Heir Apparent of the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion is truly a master in this regard, the number one whip user."
Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion?
In just a short span of time, Qing Wu had heard this place mentioned for the second time. She couldn't help but blurt out, "Wen Family?"
"Yes."
Hearing her naturally mention the surname associated with Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion, the siblings felt no surprise at all. After all, Qing Wu was currently serving as a lady-in-waiting in the palace and naturally had access to various documents from within. Knowing about a noble family was indeed nothing remarkable.
Qing Wu was secretly astonished but did not show it on her face. She smiled and said, "Is the Heir Apparent of the Wen Family really that impressive?" She glanced at Wu Linyuan's whip and continued, "In my opinion, you are the best. Even if he has superior skills, his form cannot compare to yours. If it's about appearance, then his skills are certainly not as refined as yours."
"You just keep finding ways to flatter me!" Wu Linyuan laughed heartily, tossing the neatly coiled whip into the arms of a nearby maid and pulling Qing Wu to sit beside her. After a moment of thought, she sighed deeply and said, "It's not that I belittle myself; it's just that Wen Gongzi is genuinely impressive."
"I don't believe it." Qing Wu lowered her gaze and said softly.
The girl slightly furrowed her brows, her face filled with disapproval, looking truly charming and adorable.
Wu Linxi stared blankly for a moment until his sister nudged him with her elbow, bringing him back to his senses. He cleared his throat and quickly said, "It really is true. If you were to meet him, you wouldn't doubt my words."
"Exactly," Wu Linyuan replied. "His technique is undoubtedly the best in the world. As for his form..."
She glanced at the beautiful girl and then at her shy brother. Not wanting to praise another man in front of the girl, she vaguely added, "He is also quite outstanding."
"Is that so?" Qing Wu smiled and said, "Let him be. After all, he is someone I don't know. In my heart, you are the number one."
"Who is it that you don't know?" Wu Linxi interjected just as he was about to continue when he noticed his sister giving him a look.
Wu Linxi paused for a moment and had no choice but to swallow back what he was going to say next.
Wu Linyuan looked at her foolish younger brother, feeling quite troubled inside. After thinking for a while, she finally found an excuse to leave, saying, "I'll check on the snacks to see how they're prepared. Xi Ge'er, you stay with Liu Young Lady. I'll be right back."
With that, she shot a glare at Wu Linxi. Noticing that her brother's face was getting even redder, she smiled and quickly left.
With Wu Linyuan gone, the two of them were left alone together, and Qing Wu felt an inexplicable awkwardness in her heart. She thought about returning to her room immediately but remembered what Wu Linyuan had just told Wu Linxi.
Now that Wu Linyuan was not around, she decided to ask Wu Linxi, "How do you know the Heir Apparent of the Wen Family, who lives far from the capital?"
Wu Linxi was pondering over a topic when he heard her question and immediately relaxed, smiling as he replied, "That year I traveled to the Southwest. I happened to encounter a problem with a tree belonging to the Wen Family. It was on the verge of dying, and many gardeners had tried various methods without success. I thought I might as well give it a shot and see if I could save it. To my surprise, I succeeded. That's how I got to know the Wen Family. Since then, we've exchanged letters every year. Why? Are you curious about the Heir Apparent's whip technique?"
Qing Wu tugged at the corner of her lips and said, "No, I'm just curious."
As they were talking, a Household Servant hurriedly came in to report that there were guests outside.
Wu Linxi asked, "Who is it?"
The Household Servant replied, "He didn't give his name. He just showed this to you."
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