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Untitled Part 6

006 - Spreading Rumors Can Confuse Right From Wrong

Even though 'right and wrong' had been discussed, things had yet to be settled.

When the people from Seven True Platform showed up at the Nine Jade Mountain, Lu Mingshu, Ah Sheng, and Hui Niang were with them.

Lu Mingshu remained in a blank daze throughout the entire journey as she guarded Lu Qingyi's corpse.

When they reached the Nine Jade Palace, Lu Mingshu, Ah Sheng, and Hui Niang were asked to temporarily stay in a hall to await proper arrangements.

Meanwhile, in the Main Hall, Fu Shangqing had just sent Young Master Lian Zhen away, and was just about to leave himself, when he was stopped by Yu Wen Shi.

"Sect Leader, what are your plans regarding this matter?"

Fu Shangqing thought for a moment before asking, "Senior Yu Wen, are you asking about my daughter Lu Mingshu?"

"That's right." Yu Wen Shi smiled. "By right, I should not be meddling in Sect Leader's family affairs. However, considering the fact that the Jiulu Province's citizens served as witnesses, the news is bound to spread sooner or later. For the sake of both the sect leader and the Nine Jade Palace's reputation, I need to know what your plans are."

Fu Shangqing felt contempt in his heart when he heard this. You speak with such awe-inspiring righteousness, yet aren't you just trying to catch my shortcomings? Lu Mingshu's existence would undoubtedly harm his reputation despite his previous excuses. As such, Yu Wen Shi somewhat supported the idea of Lu Mingshu remaining. It's fine even if Lu Mingshu is solely kept just to disgust Fu Shangqing.

"I promised her Mother that I'd take good care of her, which I will. Furthermore, she's my daughter. I assure you, Senior Yu Wen, that you can rest assured on this matter."

"Oh?" Yu Wen Shi asked while smiling, "Does this mean that the Sect Leader intends to let her stay in Nine Jade Palace?"

"This..."

However, he didn't wait for Fu Shangqing to answer as he said, "It wouldn't be a good idea to send her away. She is, after all, the sect leader's daughter. Wouldn't you simply be reaffirming the Lu Family's servant's words if you don't keep her by your side? Besides, a Sect Leader who has a large amount of resources yet doesn't teach his own daughter Martial Arts would inevitably become a popular gossip topic."

Fu Shangqing laughed in a somewhat forced manner. "Senior Yu Wen is right. Of course I have to keep her at my side."

"Who does Sect Leader plan to send her to? Or will Sect Leader teach her personally?" Yu Wen Shi pursued this matter relentlessly, intent on getting Fu Shangqing to arrange a place for Lu Mingshu immediately.

Even though Fu Shangqing felt unhappy, he didn't show it on the surface. He answered after a while, "I'd like to personally teach her, but I have too many cumbersome issues in my household, and I have my own practice to oversee. I'd only delay her practice if I were to teach her, so it would be better to find another teacher for her."

"Then you'll have to pick wisely. So, does Sect Leader have any specific person in mind?"

Fu Shangqing thought, What candidate could I possibly have? I've only just met my daughter for the first time today! Can't you let me breathe a bit? However, he couldn't say what he was thinking.

As he was thinking, Zhou Yinru—who'd come back with them—suddenly said, "I have someone in mind."

"Oh?" Yu Wen Shi looked at Zhou Yinru in surprise. "May I know who Junior Sister Yinru has in mind?"