Shen Xiaoyan looked at Zhen Lingrong strangely, "Go where? Is it okay for the Hall Master to be running around like this?"
She remembered the question that flashed through her mind yesterday as she was falling asleep. Did Zhen Lingrong really not need to handle any of Changqiu Hall's affairs?
Zhen Lingrong's cheeks instantly turned bright red at Shen Xiaoyan's question.
It wasn't good to be suspected of not doing her job by her own daughter.
But who was Zhen Lingrong? After taking a deep breath, the redness on her face completely faded.
"Tonight, we're going to the Sacred Language Auction House to attend an auction. This is a big event, and I must go personally. I'll also take you along to broaden your horizons."
Zhen Lingrong spoke with utmost seriousness, but Shen Xiaoyan and the other two still looked at her suspiciously.
Was she using such a grand excuse to shirk all her trivial duties onto others?
Zhen Lingrong felt a little guilty under the gaze of Shen Xiaoyan and the other two, but she still straightened her back and forced herself to look at them calmly.
At the same time, she grumbled inwardly. These three children were too ignorant. They didn't even consider her reputation as a mother and were exposing her so openly. Was this really okay?
Regardless of what the four of them were thinking, they set off together that afternoon.
蔺新 (Lin Xin) and 弭乐佛 (Mi Le Fo) also accompanied them.
Shen Xiaoyan looked at the two of them grinning slyly and felt puzzled.
It was just attending an auction, so why were they so excited?
What Shen Xiaoyan didn't know was that because she was also attending this auction, the elders had a fierce argument, and only then were these two able to successfully come.
Zhen Lingrong glanced at the two grinning men, said nothing more, took out her spiritual boat again, and then they prepared to board it.
Just then, Xi He arrived with Xi Jin and Xi Yin.
Xi He looked at Zhen Lingrong with a face full of apprehension, wanting to speak but hesitating.
She had expected that if she acted like this, Zhen Lingrong would at least ask a question, and then she could continue.
But who would have known that Zhen Lingrong didn't even spare her a glance?
Although the elders Lin Xin and Mi Le Fo looked at her, it was only for a moment.
The indifferent gaze swept over the three of them as if they were mere trees, without any change.
This made Xi He feel a surge of anger.
Why should they look at her like that?
Why should they look down on her like that?
Xi Jin spoke up before Xi He.
She was much more sensible than her mother. In front of these people, dignity was utterly worthless.
If they really cared about their dignity, they shouldn't have followed so shamelessly.
Since they had a purpose and were asking for a favor, they had to put aside their ridiculous dignity.
"Hall Master, Xi Yin and I also want to go to the auction. We won't cause any trouble for you, Hall Master. We just want to see the world."
Xi Jin said this with an extremely sincere expression.
Zhen Lingrong slowly turned her head to look at her, "There are thousands of disciples in Changqiu Hall, all of whom want to see the world. Do I have to take them all?"
Xi Jin was choked by Zhen Lingrong's words and didn't know how to answer.
She wanted to say that she and Xi Yin were different, but if she said that, she would offend everyone in Changqiu Hall.
But she was absolutely unwilling to give up like this.
Xi Jin bit her lip, her gaze falling on Shen Xiaoyan.
Shen Xiaoyan was not wearing her usual red dress today. Instead, she wore a light green dress, and her jet-black hair was simply tied up in a bun, adorned with a green ribbon.
Although her attire was very simple, it brought a touch of elegance to her enchanting face.
At first glance, she looked even more pleasing to the eye.
With this Shen Xiaoyan, devoid of her usual sharp demeanor, she resembled Zhen Lingrong even more.
Even someone who didn't know them would be able to tell at first glance that these two were mother and daughter.
Then there was Shen Xiaoming, who, with his somewhat childlike face, looked much more mature in his black robes.
And Zheng Wei, who was wearing the same color as Shen Xiaoyan, had no expression on his face, but his gaze towards Shen Xiaoyan was as gentle as flowing water.
Xi Jin bit the tip of her tongue tightly, doing her best to calm herself down.
Why?
Why was Shen Xiaoyan so perfect in everything?
She had a good mother, a good younger brother, a good husband, and good looks.
Did Heaven favor her so much?
Why couldn't it spare a little for Xi Jin?
Xi Jin didn't know how much effort it took for her to calm down.
However, after calming down, her gaze towards Zhen Lingrong became even more determined.
"Hall Master, at least consider that Xi Yin and I have accompanied you for many years. Take us out this time. Xi Yin and I have never been out since we came to Changqiu Hall. This opportunity is so rare, we also want to go and see the world."
Listening to Xi Jin's words, Zhen Lingrong's eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.
How had she never noticed that Xi Jin was so good with her words before?
Just as Zhen Lingrong was thinking of refusing and leaving, she heard Shen Xiaoyan speak.
"Since you want to go, then come up. Coincidentally, bring your mother along, so people don't say you're unfilial."
After speaking, Shen Xiaoyan pulled Zhen Lingrong onto the spiritual boat.
The spiritual boat was very large, with two levels just on the deck.
Since Shen Xiaoyan and the others had gone directly to the second level.
Although Xi Jin was annoyed that Shen Xiaoyan had taken it upon herself to let them stay, she still nimbly pulled Xi Yin onto the spiritual boat.
As for Xi He, she quickly followed without needing to be told.
Zhen Lingrong casually set up a barrier around them and then asked curiously, "Xiaoyan, why did you let these three come along? These three have only been obedient for half a month. Today, they suddenly insisted on coming along, there must be a problem."
"I know!" Shen Xiaoyan replied with a cheerful tone.
If she still couldn't see that there was something wrong with these three, then she would have lived for nothing.
"Then why did you still bring them?" Zhen Lingrong asked, confused.
Shen Xiaoyan blinked her eyes playfully, "Because I'm bored. With them here, it's more interesting!"
Meanwhile, Xi He and her two children were sitting together discussing matters.
Although she knew that someone like Zhen Lingrong would not bother to listen to their conversation, Xi He still set up a barrier around the three of them so they could talk with peace of mind.
"You're still smart, actually getting the Hall Master to take us," Xi He said, looking at Xi Jin with pride.
Her daughter was no less than Shen Xiaoyan.
At this moment, Xi Jin, who was looking down, had a look of utter disdain in her eyes.
Of course, because she was looking down, Xi He didn't see her gaze at all.
"Mother, why do we have to follow?" Xi Yin asked lazily.
He no longer had much faith in his mother.
She painted a perfect picture when she was making promises, but what was the outcome?
The first time, she said they should take advantage of the Hall Master seeing Shen Xiaoyan and the others, and quickly go and cry, perhaps by comparison, the Hall Master would feel closer to him and his sister.
But the result was that not only did the Hall Master severely scold them, but he and his sister were also inferior to Shen Xiaoyan.
After that, they didn't see the Hall Master for a full half month.
Finally, when they saw the Hall Master come out, she was taking Shen Xiaoyan and the others to tour Changqiu Hall.
The second time, she said to lure the elders out and have them find trouble with Shen Xiaoyan and Shen Xiaoming.
She said that the elders were so cautious and picky, they would definitely not easily believe Shen Xiaoyan and Shen Xiaoming, and it would be best for the elders to directly drive them away.
Given the elders' power, the Hall Master probably wouldn't say much.
But what was the result?
In less than a moment of meeting, these difficult elders, whom they had spent years trying to win over without success, were easily bought over by Shen Xiaoyan.
And now, they were being forced to shamelessly follow them to some auction. What were they trying to do now?
Did they feel that being shamed in Changqiu Hall wasn't enough, and now they had to be shamed outside?
The more Xi Yin thought about it, the angrier he became. If his sister hadn't already warned him to control his temper, he might have exploded by now.
Unfortunately, their mother was still self-important and didn't understand the true thoughts of her two children at all.
Someone like her, who couldn't even guess the thoughts of her two children, actually wanted to control the Hall Master?
Just because she might be useful later, Xi Jin decided to save her some face for now.
"Mother, now that we've followed, you have to tell us why you insisted on coming," Xi Jin asked patiently.
Xi He smiled mysteriously, "Mother bringing you here will definitely benefit you."
After she finished speaking, Xi He saw that Xi Jin and Xi Yin's faces looked displeased.
Thinking again, the children were all grown up, and there was no need to hide everything from them, so she carefully said, "This matter is very important. Mother will tell you, but you absolutely cannot leak it. As long as this matter is accomplished, your wishes will be fulfilled, understand?"
Xi Jin and Xi Yin were still a little disbelieving, but seeing Xi He's radiant expression, they couldn't help but become curious.
"Mother, you're telling us, so we can have some idea, right?" Xi Jin urged.
"Okay, okay, okay," Xi He agreed with a smile.
"Actually, the main reason for following to the auction is that Mother wants to confirm one thing. Shen Xiaoming's identity issue."
Xi Jin and Xi Yin had initially thought it was a big deal, but after hearing Xi He's words, they immediately lost all interest.
What identity issue could Shen Xiaoming have? Wasn't he the Hall Master's son?
Would he not be after going to an auction?
Seeing the two children stand up to leave, Xi He quickly explained, "Mother received news that Shen Xiaoming is no longer human."
"Not human? Then are we seeing a ghost?" Xi Jin sneered.
Her mother, she wouldn't want to get rid of Shen Xiaoming and his sister, would she? Was she going mad?
"You silly child, why can't your brain work faster?" Xi He chided Xi Jin, then whispered, "He is now a half-human."
Half-human?
Xi Jin and Xi Yin looked at each other, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
How could they not know what a half-human was?
"But the appearance of a half-human..." Xi Jin said with some uncertainty.