Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

In the quaint and elegant rockery pavilion in the inner palace, two graceful figures stood quietly, their clothes fluttering gently in the breeze. Although they had experienced wind and frost, they were still graceful and elegant.

Xue Churan and Mu Lingyun were, at this moment, looking down at the scenery of the Chen family's villa with an elegance that was beyond their age.

"I haven't seen you for many years, Senior Sister Lingyun. How have you been?" Although Xue Churan's voice was a little steady, it could not conceal the warmth and calmness bestowed by the years.

Mu Lingyun turned around gently, with an elegant smile on her face, pushed a cup of tea to Xue Churan, and responded gently: "Yes, time flies, it's been a few years since we last met, City Lord Churan is more elegant than before."

Xue Churan waved her hands and smiled helplessly: "Senior sister, you are insulting me. Just call me Churan, it sounds more pleasant and more intimate."

Mu Lingyun chuckled and nodded in response: "Well, since you said so, it would be rude of me to insist."

Xue Churan took the teacup and sipped it, as if she was deeply nostalgic. "Senior sister, your tea-making skills are as delicious as always."

She put down her teacup and asked calmly, "Senior Lingyun, are you waiting for me here?"

Mu Lingyun shook her head slightly and explained, "That's not the case. I just happened to come back from shopping and rest in this rockery pavilion for a while."

"However, since I happened to meet Junior Sister Chu Ran, I naturally have to have a good chat. I know you are busy, but I believe you won't mind taking some time to catch up with me."

Xue Churan didn't believe what was said at all. She was stopped at the path she had to take before she stepped a few steps out of the hall.

"Of course," Xue Churan responded with a smile, "Senior sister, if you have something to say, I, your junior sister, will naturally have time to listen."

Mu Lingyun smiled and nodded, and continued, "I heard that my junior sister was transferred to Chang'an City a long time ago. I wanted to come and visit her earlier, but I was busy with work and couldn't make it. It's really rude."

There was a hint of amusement in her eyes.

Xue Churan didn't show any emotion on her face, but she secretly sighed in her heart: "This senior sister is still so veiled in her words. Is she secretly criticizing me for disturbing Brother Chen Cong by visiting so often?"

She opened her red lips and cleverly changed the subject: "It's mainly because Senior Sister is far away, but now it's all right. The Chen family is about to open a mansion in Chang'an, and Brother Chen Cong is about to use his Duke's mansion."

"It's a good thing that you, the hostess, have come. You, the senior sister, are still needed to take charge of the household affairs."

Mu Lingyun nodded and said, "You are too kind, Junior Sister. This time when I came to Chang'an, in addition to handling the affairs of the palace, I am also responsible for the finances of the medicinal materials market."

"I may have a lot of interactions with you in the future, so I hope you can take the time to meet me then."

Xue Churan responded warmly: "Senior sister, you are too polite. Why should we be so distant with each other as sisters?"

Mu Lingyun looked straight at her, a hint of deep meaning flashed in her eyes: "What you said is right, it is true that I was unruly in my words."

Xue Churan said softly, "Senior sister is an expert in business management. The financial operation of this medicinal material market will be in good order if there is an expert like you at the helm."

Hearing this, Mu Lingyun smiled modestly: "You are too kind, Chu Ran. Although the family business is involved, I have only contributed a little. I can't say that I have any ability. I am really ashamed."

Xue Churan smiled and comforted her: "Sister, don't be modest. Not only are your business strategies superior to others, but what's even more rare is that there is someone to carry on the family business. This is a great blessing."

"What's more, as an auxiliary spirit master, you have already reached level 77. Such an achievement is rare in the spirit master world."

Mu Lingyun smiled slightly, "Chu Ran, you are joking. You are already level 83 now, so don't laugh at me, a little soul saint."

Xue Churan smiled calmly, "Senior, you are too modest. Everyone knows that auxiliary spirit masters level up slowly. Your level 77 is not slower than my level 83."

Mu Lingyun's strength is indeed not weak, or even very strong. In terms of level, she is a level 77 Soul Saint, which is not low; in terms of martial soul, although it is a seventh-grade martial soul, the top-level auxiliary martial soul is rare, comparable to the eighth-grade attack-type martial soul.

Otherwise, why would the Tiandou Academy in the past try so hard to recruit her to Tiandou?

Xue Churan took the opportunity to ask, "By the way, why didn't I see Sister Qingyun? Is she planning to come to Chang'an when the Chen family opens its residence? Then I can ask her some questions about things and cultivation."

Mu Lingyun's expression changed slightly when she heard this. She shook her head gently and said slowly, "My eldest sister-in-law has been away from the family for more than ten years and has never returned."

Xue Churan was shocked and thought to herself, "Ten years or so? That must be when Sister Chuxin first came to Chang'an Military Region..."

Xue Churan took a deep breath, her eyes flickering slightly, as if she was weighing her words. She slowly approached Mu Lingyun and said softly and sincerely, "Senior, I know this topic may be a little sensitive."

"But I really want to know whether Sister Qingyun's departure has anything to do with Sister Chuxin? Has the relationship between her and Brother Chenyu changed because of this?"

When Mu Lingyun heard this, a barely perceptible fluctuation flashed in her eyes. She turned around, leaned against the rockery, and looked into the distance, as if recalling something.

After a moment, Mu Lingyun raised her red lips slightly and responded with a smile: "What do you think?"

This is not only an answer, but also has some hidden meaning.

Xue Churan was speechless for a moment, and said with emotion: "Brother Chenyu, the burden of being the head of a noble family is indeed too heavy."

Mu Lingyun asked meaningfully, "Isn't it because the royal family is too big?"

Xue Churan remained silent.

After a long while, Mu Lingyun slowly spoke: "Choran, there are some things that we cannot fully understand."

"My sister-in-law's departure may be related to Senior Sister Chuxin, but the reasons behind it are probably complicated and profound."

"However, my eldest sister-in-law is the mistress of the family after all. When the time is right, she will naturally untie it."

Xue Churan was silent for a long time after listening to this. She felt the depth and helplessness in Mu Lingyun's words, and understood that this involved not only personal emotional entanglements, but also family or even higher-level secrets.

She sighed softly and stopped asking questions. She just stood quietly beside Mu Lingyun and looked into the distance with her.

In the pond next to the rockery, a few goldfish occasionally jumped out of the water, breaking the calmness of the water surface, and then quickly sank to the bottom, leaving behind circles of ripples.

This brief movement seems to imply those deeply hidden secrets, which occasionally reveal a corner but are quickly covered up.

Mu Lingyun withdrew her gaze from the distance and turned to look at Xue Churan.

"Churan, thank you." Mu Lingyun suddenly said softly.

Xue Churan was suddenly a little confused. What should she thank her for?

However, she seemed to have thought of something, her expression froze, and she met Mu Lingyun's calm eyes.

Xue Churan stepped forward and held Mu Lingyun's hand, smiling and responding, "Senior, you're welcome."

The two stood side by side, facing the scenery in front of them together. They each had their own thoughts in their hearts, but they also felt a sense of connection and dependence on each other.

The rockery, pond, goldfish, and the city of Chang'an in the distance all quietly bear witness to this deep friendship.

The story about "Qingyun" and original intention is like a goldfish, occasionally jumping out of the water, but quickly sinking into the bottom of the heart, waiting for the day to be revealed.

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At this time, footsteps were heard in the distance, breaking the silence between them. A servant came hurriedly and reported some affairs in the mansion to Mu Lingyun.

After hearing this, Mu Lingyun said to Xue Churan, "It seems that I have to deal with some trivial matters. Churan, do you want to go to the front hall to rest for a while?"

Xue Churan shook her head and smiled, "No need, Senior Sister, I should go back home too. I have something else to do in the evening, so I have to go back and prepare."