Feng Lingtong seemed to be the very image of a saintess in everyone's heart.
She was kind and beautiful,
always warm and friendly to everyone.
But that didn't mean she was a naive girl.
Xia Wanning led the way in front, while Feng Lingtong quietly followed behind.
"Saintess, forgive my ignorance. Why have I never seen you before? And I've never known that the Emperor Venerable is so familiar with you?"
"I've known him for many years."
Xia Wanning said, "Saintess, you may not know that I've been by the Emperor Venerable's side all these years. So I'm a bit surprised by your appearance. You won't blame me, will you?"
Feng Lingtong stopped, her face gentle.
She countered, "Why should I blame Elder Xia?"
Didn't this saintess understand such a provocative and self - proclaiming remark?
Xia Wanning smiled.
"Judging from the saintess's age, you're probably still young and may not understand what I mean. But it doesn't matter. You'll know later that my relationship with the Emperor Venerable is different from others'."
"But I've seen that the Emperor Venerable doesn't treat you very differently."
Feng Lingtong still had the same expression. Xia Wanning didn't know what kind of mood she was in when she said this.
"The saintess hasn't spent much time with the Emperor Venerable, so you naturally don't know his habits. That's just how the Emperor Venerable treats people."
"Really?"
Feng Lingtong softly countered, making Xia Wanning even more flustered.
Maybe after all these years, Feng Lingtong really didn't know what Yan Ruyu had become. But as soon as they siblings met, Feng Lingtong knew that no matter how much Bu Ran had changed, he was still the transparent - minded third son of the Feng family.
"Yes. I still don't know what your relationship with the Emperor Venerable is, Saintess?"
"Elder Xia should just do her own job. You shouldn't talk about my business with the Emperor Venerable, let alone keep it in mind. Do you understand?"
Coming from such a young face, such a meaningful remark made it clear to even the dullest person like Xia Wanning that the saintess in front of her was by no means a simple person.
Seeing her attitude towards herself and the Emperor Venerable...
"So, it seems that the saintess has a very good relationship with the Emperor Venerable?"
"At least much closer than Elder Xia's relationship with him."
"Saintess, you may not know that the Emperor Venerable took in a female disciple named Ye Ling before. Their relationship is very close."
When Xia Wanning said this, she kept observing Feng Lingtong's expression. Sure enough, upon hearing this, Feng Lingtong looked much more shocked than before.
It seemed that this saintess didn't know about Ye Ling. This was a good chance to make her back off.
"Since the saintess doesn't know, then I—"
"Elder Xia doesn't need to bother. I'm really surprised about this. But I'll ask the Emperor Venerable about it myself. If he wants to tell me, he will. If he doesn't, I don't want to learn about him from others."
Feng Lingtong, as Bu Ran's elder sister, knew exactly what kind of person he was.
When Feng Lingtong first came to the sect, she had a good impression of Xia Wanning. But just a few short conversations tonight had made her impression of Xia Wanning plummet.
When passing by the pond, Xia Wanning had an idea.
She said, "I didn't know that the legendary saintess had such skills. Why don't you give me some guidance, Saintess?"
Without waiting for Feng Lingtong's answer, Xia Wanning actually reached out her hand.
Feng Lingtong nimbly dodged Xia Wanning's outstretched hand.
"Elder Xia, please behave yourself."
Such a reaction speed? This saintess must not be an ordinary person.
"If you want my guidance, you can find an opportunity and send me an invitation. After I accept it, we can talk."
"I was too rash."
Feng Lingtong didn't say anything else and just walked past Xia Wanning.
Xia Wanning quickly followed.
"Elder Xia is a busy person. I probably know where my residence is. You don't need to follow me anymore. Otherwise, my imperial guards may also want you to give them some guidance."
As soon as the words fell, a team of imperial guards appeared in front of Xia Wanning.
"The saintess needs to rest. Please stay here, Elder Xia."
Xia Wanning had no choice but to politely reply, "If the saintess is not satisfied with your room in any way, you can tell me."
This time, Feng Lingtong didn't even reply.
She just walked straight towards her room.
At this moment, Zhao Shuning was lying on the wall, constantly looking down.
She had taken a lot of effort to secretly hide in the room where the saintess was.
This hiding place was so hidden that it was hard to find if one didn't look carefully.
After Feng Lingtong entered the yard, she sent everyone away. Just when Zhao Shuning thought she was going to do something, three pear - blossom needles shot straight at her face.
The next moment, Zhao Shuning, who was off - guard, let out a cry and fell to the ground.
Feng Lingtong's face was cold as she slowly walked forward.
Zhao Shuning was in a sorry state after the fall. Seeing Feng Lingtong coming, she quickly covered her face.
"It's you."
Feng Lingtong smiled slightly.
She thought she had been a bit too heavy - handed just now. She had thought it was that Elder Xia following her, but unexpectedly, it was this little girl.
"Sorry. I mean no harm to you. I just have a few questions to ask the saintess."
Feng Lingtong smiled and helped Zhao Shuning up.
"Did I scare you just now?"
Zhao Shuning quickly shook her head.
Oh my god, how could a woman be so beautiful?
And so gentle?
With such an amiable personality, it was only natural that even Master liked her, Zhao Shuning thought.
"Sorry."
Feng Lingtong smiled charmingly and said, "Little girl, you really like to say this."
Little girl?
The saintess didn't seem much older than herself. Why was she so affectionate in her address?
But why did this address sound so nice when it came from her mouth?
"Saintess, my name is—"
"Zhao Shuning."
"How do you know?"
"Your master told me."
"Oh. Your relationship with Master is really good."
When she said this, there was a strong hint of jealousy in Zhao Shuning's tone, maybe even she didn't notice it.
"You'll know my relationship with him later."
Zhao Shuning had prepared a whole bunch of questions, but when she heard Feng Lingtong say this, she couldn't help but nod.
"By the way, you have a different scent on you."
Zhao Shuning was stunned.
"I haven't taken a bath tonight. I'll go take one later."
Feng Lingtong shook her head with a smile.
"No. I have a very sensitive nose. Little girl, there's a very powerful force around you."
"That's normal. My master—"
"It's not from your master. Anyway, you have to be careful."
On the way here just now, Feng Lingtong had also smelled this scent on Xia Wanning.