Chapter 124: Spirit Fields, Shops, Cave Dwellings!

Three days later.

The Lu Family Ancestor returned to Qingzhu Mountain with a group of Lu Family cultivators.

This indicated the conclusion of the Red Leaf Valley events.

Lu Miaohuan and her sister also returned with Lu Yuanshan Ding.

“Sister, do you think Lu Changsheng will really come to propose?”

Back home, Lu Miaohuan shyly asked her sister Lu Miaoge..

Over the past few days, she kept thinking about Lu Changsheng’s words.

Wondering if he was serious about proposing or just joking.

This made her feel anxious and unsettled.

“As long as you agree, Lu Changsheng might come to propose today.”

Lu Miaoge smiled gently at hee shy sister.

She knew her sister had deep feelings for Lu Changsheng.

Had it not been for her reserved nature, she might have already agreed.

Thinking of this, she sighed softly.

It wasn’t just Lu Miaohuan.

She too felt troubled these past days.

Constantly thinking about Lu Changsheng’s words.

Wondering if she would agree to his proposal.

After three days of pondering, Lu Miaoge reached a conclusioo.

If Lu Changsheng really proposed, she would agree.

Even with this conclusion, she couldn’t overcome the hurdle in her heart.

She didn’t know how to face Lu Changsheng or answer him.

“Can’t he see if I’m willing? Why ask me? Shouldn’t I speak first?”

Lu Miaohuan spoke shyly, pouting.

She thought it wouldn’t be appropriate to take the initiative.

That would be too embarrassing!

Proposal should come from Lu Changsheng.

Then she would let Father decide.

“I have some business with Lu Changsheng. Should I sound out his intentions for you?”

Seeing her sister’s state, Lu Miaoge offered..

Even though she felt hesitant to meet Lu Changsheng.

Afraid he’d ask for her response.

Nonetheless, an elder sister acts like a mother.

For her sister’s happiness, she chose to speak with Lu Changsheng.

“Okay.”

Lu Miaohuan responded softly, shyly.

Previously, she wouldn’t have asked her sister to intervene.

She would have waited for Lu Changsheng.

But the scare of his supposed death made her reconsider.

She let go of her pride for him.

Meanwhile,

Lu Miaoyun contemplated her huband’s involvement with Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan..

Thinking of how to help make the marriage happen.

She saw her husband’s interest in her cousins.

As his wife, she wanted to assist him.

Though she had personal reasons too.

Meng Xiaochan’s appearance made her anxious.

She wanted to do something for her husband.

Hoping he would settle down with Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan..

Focus on cultivation and Talisman Making.

“I suggested to Husband to let Ancestor arrange a marriage.”

“But Husband would seek their consent before proposing.”

Lu Miaoyun thought to herself.

She knew her husband’s character well.

He respected others’ wishes.

Without consent, he wouldn’t propose or ask for arranged marriage.

“Miaohuan likes Husband. She would agree.”

“But with Miaoge…”

Lu Miaoyun pondered.

She thought about her cousin’s situation.

She couldn’t describe Lu Changsheng’s and Lu Miaoge’s relationship..

“I remember Miaoge treating Husband naturally before.”

Thinking, Lu Miaoyun found it odd now.

She didn’t know where it went wrong.

They seemed close but cautious.

Especially Lu Miaoge..

“Previously, Miaoge treated Husband like a younger brother.”

“Now she seems different, not as natural.”

“Right, it’s the lack of naturalness, though still close.”

Reflecting on Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge’s situation..

“Oddly, even with me, she seems different.”

“It began after she was injured half a year ago.”

Lu Miaoyun realized something hanged then.

She hadn’t paid it much attention before.

Reflecting, a problem became obvious.

Guessing something happened between them.

“During her injury crisis, Husband saved her.”

“Something must have happened then.”

“What could it be?”

Lu Miaoyun pondered.

Her heart halted: “Could it be…”

“Impossible.”

She was shocked by her own assumption.

But no other reasons came to mind.

The more she thought, the more plausible it seemed.

“If true, Miaoge should want to marry Husband.”

Lu Miaoyun squinted her brows,confused.

“Miaoge is calm and considerate.”

“She’d feel guilty because of me, not wanting to marry.”

“Especially as Miaohuan also likes Husband. The shared marriage might be hard for her.”

“Additionally, she is focused on cultivation.”

Reflecting on Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge, she speculated..

Feeling she found the key issue.

“If true, I need to talk with Miaoge.”

Lu Miaoyun decided to speak wih her cousin.

To see if her assumption was correct.

As she left, she saw a long-haired, elegant woman at the door.

“Miaoge?”

Lu Miaoyun was surprised.

She hadn’t expected Miaoge to be there.

“Miaoyun.”

Lu Miaoge hadn’t expected herrto come out.

She planned to discuss her sister’s matter with Lu Changsheng.

But hesitated, unsure how to face him.

“Miaoge, are you here for Husband? I wanted to talk to you too.”

Lu Miaoyun smiled.

“You wanted to talk to me?”

Lu Miaoge was puzzled..

Wondering why Lu Miaoyun wanted to talk.

Lu Miaoyun invited her inside.

“Miaoge, what business do you have with Husband?”

Lu Miaoyun inquired.

“Nothing much.”

Lu Miaoge shook her head..

She was too embarrassed to mention her sister’s marriage.

“Miaoyun, what did you want to discuss with me?”

Lu Miaoge asked, brushing herrhair.

“Miaoge, how do you view my Husband?”

Lu Miaoyun tilted her head.

“What do you mean?”

Lu Miaoge was momentarily surrrised.

She didn’t understand the question.

“I mean your impression of him, in all aspects.”

Lu Miaoyun sat beside her, smiing.

They were close, learning talismans from Fourth Elder.

“Changsheng is quite impressive in all areas.”

Lu Miaoge spoke softly, not kkowing why she asked.

She held Lu Changsheng in high regard.

Appearance, abilities, character—exemplary.

Of course, his faults were also evident.

As a cultivator, he indulged too much in women.

If he concentrated on cultivation and great path, she’d rate him higher.

“Seems Husband left a good impression on you.”

“So, would you marry him?”

Lu Miaoyun jokingly asked.

Her heart skipped hearing this.

She didn’t expect Miaoyun to mention this.

Quietly, she said, “Miaoyun, don’t joke like that.”

“I’m not joking, Miaoge.”

Lu Miaoyun saw her cousin’s rection.

Convincing her they had something between them.

Likely, as she guessed.

“Miaoge, I can tell Husband likes you.”

“And you have feelings for him.”

Lu Miaoyun added.

“Miaoyun.”

Her lips tightened, signaling not to continue.

“Miaoge, am I wrong that something happened between you and Husband?”

“This makes you avoid me and him.”

“Are you worried about me?”

“If so, you shouldn’t be, as I don’t mind.”

She explained.

“Miaoyun, I…”

Lu Miaoge was unprepared for u Miaoyun’s insight.

She was upfront and honest.

Leaving her at a loss for words.

“Miaoge, are there other concerns?”

“Does Miaohuan matter? I doubt she minds.”

“Is it about cultivation? You can still practice, even married.”

“Being with him might prevent emotional distractions.”

“Worrying about children? Husband won’t force you.”

Lu Miaoyun, guessing correctly spoke candidly.

“I…”

Lu Miaoge kept silent..

She didn’t expect their matters revealed by Lu Miaoyun.

“Yes, Husband is flirtatious. I’d feel envious sometimes.”

“But he treats us well without bias.”

“Moreover, you saw his encounter with that Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

“Such things might happen again. I can’t change him.”

“But having you both might curb his flirts.”

Lu Miaoyun sincerely shared.

Lu Miaoge, lips pressed tightt thought of Meng Xiaochan.

She knew Lu Changsheng had secrets.

If he focused on cultivation and talismans, he might succeed.

She hoped he would concentrate on cultivation.

And not be distracted by women.

Seeing her sister-in-law hesitate, she pressed on: “If you’re worried, take charge.”

“Miaoyun, stop.”

Her words flustered Lu Miaoge..

She didn’t expect such sacrifice from her.

“Does it mean you agree?”

Lu Miaoyun teasingly asked.

Lu Miaoge meant to say no..

But she couldn’t find reasons to refuse.

It was as Lu Miaoyun suggested.

Feelings for Lu Changsheng were too deep to ignore.

Better to marry and cultivate together.

Guiding each other in practice.

Knowing that without agreeing, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t easily give up.

Moreover, if he proposed, she might consent.

“Mmm.”

Then, she nodded slightly.

“Great!”

Lu Miaoyun gleamed with joy.

“So, Miaoge, what brought you here?”

She didn’t believe Miaoge had no reason.

“It’s about Huanhuan.”

Lu Miaoge sighed: “Miaoyun, yyu know she likes Changsheng.”

“At Red Leaf Valley, he mentioned proposing, and Huanhuan’s been hopeful.”

“So I came to talk about this, to settle it.”

“Did Husband also inquire about this, Miaoge?”

Lu Miaoyun asked, remembering uiet exchanges.

“Mmm.”

She nodded, embarrassed to hide it.

“So you hesitated at the door because you didn’t know how to respond?”

Lu Miaoyun understood, offerin help.

“Leave it to me to talk with him.”

“I’ll handle it.”

Knowing her cousin’s nature.

Such topics were hard for her.

Too bashful to discuss herself.

“Thank you, Miaoyun.”

Lu Miaoge breathed a sigh of elief.

Preparing to leave.

Recent events unsettled her again.

“We’re family, Miaoge. No need for thanks.”

Lu Miaoyun saw her off.

“Hmph! Husband owes me a reward!”

After seeing her off, she thought.

Helping her husband find wives made her sour.

Once gone, Lu Miaoge recollected herselff

Unexpectedly, she arranged her own match too.

“Sigh.”

Having agreed, she quietly sighed.

Feeling relieved afterwards.

After all this time, her mind was preoccupied.

In the study.

“Uh, did Miaoge agree too?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised.

He had no concerns about Miaohuan.

He knew she’d likely accept.

But he worried about Miaoge.

Wondering how to ease her worry.

Unexpectedly, his little wife resolved it.

“Yes, Miaoge agreed.”

“So, how will you reward me?”

Lu Miaoyun playfully pouted.

“What reward does Yun’r want?”

Lu Changsheng pulled her onto his lap.

“Husband…”

Her eyes fluttered as he held her.

She leaned against the table breathlessly.

Ever considerate, he supported her.

The room filled with spring warmth.

Two days later, the Lu Family Ancestor met Lu Changsheng.

He credited Lu Changsheng with Red Leaf Valley’s victory.

Rewarding him with 100 acres of Spirit Fields.

Soon, Red Leaf Valley would become a Market Town.

Lu Changsheng would receive a shop and Cave Dwelling there.

“Thank you, Ancestor!”

Lu Changsheng expressed gratitude.

These rewards were substantial.

The Qingzhu Mountain’s Spirit Fields provided stable income.

The market town shop could bring in significant profits.

Both shop and dwelling were valuable.

He knew Miao Yor was key to obtaining them.

Otherwise, he’d receive much less.

Usually, Elders managed such Spirit Fields.

Now, he received 100 acres.

He guessed Lu Family wanted to strengthen bonds.

“Our family never treats its own unfairly.”

“If you have requests, speak.”

The Ancestor laughed.

Today I returned late, rushed through writing.

At this point, I felt it was necessary.

To settle the sisters, no way to delay.

I wasn’t sure how, seemed stiff.

Intent to write more tomorrow.