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Chapter 148

Chapter 149: These Two Are Going on a Date!

Gu Yingmian cried for a long time.

Sang Zhe wasn’t one to comfort others, and he certainly didn’t dare to speak rashly, so he could only sit by and watch her cry, handing her a handkerchief now and then.

Once Gu Yingmian’s emotions began to calm down a bit, Sang Zhe ventured to comfort her:

“Lady Gu, if you’re feeling more composed now, I actually think there’s still hope for this matter.”

Gu Yingmian turned her swollen, pitiful eyes towards him, hesitantly asking, “…Is Young Master Sang telling the truth?”

“Absolutely!”

Sang Zhe said with a serious face: “I believe you’ve been too anxious these past few days, eager for quick results, which has caused you to lose your original state of mind.”

“Those who wield swords must avoid impatience, and one shouldn’t adopt extreme or unorthodox tactics.”

“You’ve focused too much on sparring with me these last few days, so it’s inevitable your state of mind has fluctuated.”

Gu Yingmian fell silent at his words, and Sang Zhe continued to embellish:

“So right now, the most important thing for you is to relax and change your mindset.”

“Since you’re having all these difficulties with your sword, why not put it down for a few days? Forget these past few days of swordplay. Once your mind settles, perhaps your previous sword intent will naturally return?”

Gu Yingmian hesitated, gazing downward: “Does… does that really work?”

“Why not give it a try?”

Sang Zhe urged: “I’ve said it before, those who wield swords shouldn’t focus solely on the sword, as that makes them overlook many other important things.”

“You should put down your sword, lift your head, and look at other things.”

“Who knows, it might help?”

Gu Yingmian’s gaze became distant and lost.

She felt Sang Zhe made a valid point.

These last few days, she had indeed been too extreme.

Her mind was completely fixated on the “Qingping Floating Life Sword,” leaving no room for anything else.

She hadn’t even guided her disciples in sword training, leaving all matters of the Sword Flower Palace to Chun Lan and Qiu Ju.

She was starting to feel like a different person.

Especially what Sang Zhe said.

Put down the sword. Lift your head.

Look at other things.

With that thought, Gu Yingmian dazedly lifted her gaze.

Right then, she met Sang Zhe’s innocent smile.

“Lady Gu?”

“…It’s nothing.”

Gu Yingmian’s eyes fell slight as she softly said, “Young Master Sang is right.”

“Perhaps… I should take a break after all.”

Sang Zhe nodded with satisfaction.

Yes!

That’s it!

For the next few days, don’t even touch a sword!

Forget all those sword techniques he had painstakingly figured out!

And then in a few days, discover that she’s even worse at the “Qingping Floating Life Sword” than before.

Straight into complete meltdown, and then he can make a run for it, wearing a mask and sneakily grabbing her sword when she’s down!

Sang Zhe felt quite clever.

Practicing swordsmanship is like sailing upstream; if you don’t advance, you retreat. Once Gu Yingmian gets back into the swing of things in a few days, she surely won’t even be able to handle three of her own moves.

Just as he was feeling smug and preparing to take his leave, Gu Yingmian suddenly spoke up:

“I’ve been feeling a bit cooped up in the palace lately.”

“Since Young Master Sang has nothing to do in the palace anyway…”

“How about…” Gu Yingmian looked at him with her beautiful eyes sparkling.

“Accompany me down the mountain for a stroll?”

Sang Zhe: “…Huh?”

What does this mean?

Why the sudden invitation to go down the mountain?

Oh no.

This woman couldn’t have figured out I was planning to make a run for it, could she?

A cold sweat broke out inside Sang Zhe, but on his face, he could only force a smile:

“Y-yes! It would be my honor to travel with someone as illustrious as Lady Gu!”

Gu Yingmian looked at Sang Zhe’s brilliant smile.

A warm feeling inexplicably rose within her.

She hadn’t expected… that Young Master Sang would be so gentle.

Seeing her in such a disheveled state, not only did he not ridicule or belittle her, but he patiently comforted and cared for her.

He was even willing to accompany her down the mountain for a breather.

Maybe.

This is what Young Master Sang meant.

Put down the sword. Look up and check out other things?

“Uh, may I ask when Lady Gu plans to head down the mountain?”

“Right now.”

“Ah?” Sang Zhe was taken aback for a moment, then awkwardly laughed, “Then, allow me to go change my clothes first? It will be quick—”

“No need.” Gu Yingmian smiled softly, “I’ll go with you, Young Master Sang.”

Huh?

Don’t follow me!

How am I supposed to sneak away if you come?

Wait, this woman must have figured something out!

Her close watch indicates she must have guessed I’m about to make my escape.

What am I going to do now?

Sang Zhe felt increasingly panicked but could only force a smile.

“Ah ha… then, I’ll trouble you, Lady Gu.”

Gu Yingmian merely smiled politely in return.

Young Master Sang is so polite and gentle.

I should also put aside the pompous attitude of those sword immortals and be a bit warmer and calmer towards him.

Yes.

It’s decided.

——

——

As it turned out, Sang Zhe took a long time to change clothes, dragging his feet the whole way.

Gu Yingmian patiently waited at the door without a hint of impatience.

Seeing that he was determined to stick close enough to keep her from escaping, Sang Zhe could only sigh heavily.

Sigh.

Fine.

Even if she figured things out, as long as he didn’t expose himself, she wouldn’t have any excuse to act harshly.

It was only a matter of enduring a few more days; he was sure she wouldn’t be able to follow him for twenty-four hours straight, even to the bathroom!

Determined, Sang Zhe returned with a refined expression, apologizing to Gu Yingmian:

“Lady Gu, sorry to keep you waiting.”

“No problem. I don’t mind.”

“Then, where does Lady Gu intend to go?”

Gu Yingmian blinked.

She wasn’t sure where to go either.

Though Sang Zhe suggested looking up and not only at the sword.

When she finally lifted her head, she suddenly realized that her world was completely empty.

She didn’t even know how an ordinary person would go about leisure activities.

That overwhelming confusion made Gu Yingmian a bit anxious, and she couldn’t help but ask:

“What places would Young Master Sang choose for leisure?”

Me? Sang Zhe thought for a moment.

Internet cafes, bars, KTV, bathhouses…

“Uh, maybe shopping?” Sang Zhe replied earnestly.

Shopping?

Gu Yingmian had barely any experience with shopping.

Most of the daily supplies in the palace had been either purchased by Chun Lan and Qiu Ju or directly shipped through trade logistics.

Simply shopping was a refreshingly new experience for Gu Yingmian.

“Sounds good.”

“Then let’s follow your suggestion.” Gu Yingmian lowered her eyes slightly.

Sang Zhe wore a fixed smile, but inside he felt a chill.

…This Gu Yingmian.

Why does she seem off?

She’s being overly kind, right?

Is this going to be my last shopping experience in life?

——

——

Just as Sang Zhe and Gu Yingmian were walking towards the mountain gate.

Two little heads poked cautiously from around the corner of Sang Zhe’s wall.

“Sister, what are Young Master Sang and the palace master up to?”

“Can’t you tell?”

In response to Qiu Ju’s confusion, Chun Lan’s face was very serious.

“These two…”

“Are going on a date!”

(The last two updates will have to come later.)


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