northernbook Chapter 138 Old Sophora Tree
Chapter 138 Old Sophora Tree
Lu Yundi took advantage of the situation and agreed to it as he was worried about not being able to find an excuse.
She stood in the center of the garden, looking at the spring scenery, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, secretly thinking about how to take advantage of the situation.
At this time, Lu Mingzhu hurried over, her eyebrows raised, her face unhappy: "Sister Yundi, what's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly agree to that? Do you know how serious it is?"
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, with a sly look in her eyes: "Sister Mingzhu, this is a long story, let me tell you slowly."
As he spoke, Lu Yundi pulled Lu Mingzhu to sit on a bench in the garden and told her the whole story.
"I see." After hearing this, Lu Mingzhu couldn't help but sigh, "Sister, you are really smart. I didn't even think of this. So how should we deal with it now?"
Lu Yundi pondered for a moment and said, "Sister, the first thing we need to do is to stabilize our position and not let others see our flaws. Next, I will take advantage of this opportunity to turn the tables and let those people with ulterior motives suffer the consequences."
A trace of worry flashed across Lu Mingzhu's eyes: "Sister, you must be careful and never put yourself in danger."
As they were talking, Lu Zixuan came over. She was wearing a gorgeous purple dress, noble and elegant, but the expression on her face was a little arrogant.
"Sister Yundi, Sister Mingzhu, what are you whispering about here?" Lu Zixuan asked coldly.
Lu Yundi smiled slightly and said, "Sister Zixuan, we are discussing this banquet. I heard that you will also attend. It is really exciting."
Lu Zixuan's eyes flashed with pride: "Of course, I will be very successful. But, sister Yundi, you are doomed to lose this time. Are you sure you want to participate?"
Lu Yundi smiled lightly and said, "Sister Zixuan, you are too confident. It is still uncertain who will win or lose."
Lu Zixuan's face darkened, and she was about to explode, but she heard Lu Mingzhu say, "Sister Zixuan, since sister Yundi has agreed to participate, we should encourage her instead of discouraging her."
Lu Zixuan glared at Lu Mingzhu, snorted coldly, and turned away.
Looking at Lu Zixuan's back, Lu Mingzhu said worriedly: "Sister, you must be careful this time. Sister Zixuan is a powerful character."
Lu Yundi smiled gently and said, "Don't worry, sister. I know what I am doing."
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Seeing this, Lu Yundi smiled and said, "If you can't sleep, help me decoct the medicine. Do you know how to do it?" Upon hearing this, martial arts master Yao Dingtian frowned slightly. Although he was a martial arts expert, he knew nothing about such a delicate job as decocting medicine.
"Decoction?" Yao Dingtian pondered for a moment and said, "Although I am not good at this, but for the sake of the young lady, I am willing to try."
A hint of appreciation flashed across Lu Yundi's eyes, and he said, "Then I'll trouble you. I have already written the prescription, just follow the instructions."
Yao Dingtian took the prescription, looked at it carefully, and then put it in his arms. He went to the kitchen and began to boil the medicine according to the prescription. After a while, a faint medicinal fragrance filled the kitchen.
At this time, Lu Yundi walked to Yao Dingtian and looked at his focused look, feeling emotional. She asked softly, "Master Yao, why are you helping me boil the medicine?"
Yao Dingtian raised his head and smiled, "Miss, this is what I should do. Since I came to the Lu Mansion, I have been grateful for your care. I have no way to repay you, so I can only do my best to share your worries."
Hearing this, Lu Yundi felt warm in her heart. She brushed her sleeves gently and said, "Master Yao, you are a man who values friendship and loyalty. I have a question to ask you, and I wonder if you are willing to answer it."
Yao Dingtian put down the herbs in his hand and said seriously, "Miss, please speak."
Lu Yundi bit his lower lip and said, "I want to know if you are really willing to stay in the Lu Mansion and become my assistant?"
Yao Dingtian was silent for a moment, then said: "Miss, to be honest, I originally planned to stay in Lu Mansion temporarily and look for an opportunity to leave. But since I met you, I changed my mind. Although Lu Mansion is a place of right and wrong, Miss, you are kind and generous, which makes me feel the warmth of home. I am willing to stay in Lu Mansion and work for you."
After hearing this, Lu Yundi's eyes flashed with joy. She gently held Yao Dingtian's hand and said, "Thank you, Master Yao. From now on, you are a member of my Lu Mansion, and I will do my best to protect you."
Yao Dingtian felt Lu Yundi's sincerity and was deeply moved. He held Lu Yundi's hand tightly and said, "Miss, please rest assured. I will do my best to serve the Lu family."
The medicine was ready, and Yao Dingtian brought the medicine bowl to Lu Yundi. Lu Yundi took a sip, frowned slightly, and then smiled and said, "Master Yao, your cooking skills are really good. This medicine tastes really good."
Hearing this, Yao Dingtian smiled proudly and said, "Miss, this is what I should do. If you feel good, please drink a few more bowls and get well soon."
Lu Yundi nodded, took the medicine bowl, and took a sip.
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Lu Yundi struggled to stand up, his body swayed, he felt dizzy and almost fell down.
She managed to keep her body steady, and saw Yao Dingtian take a step forward and reach out to help her, but his hand finally stopped in mid-air.
"Miss, are you okay?" Yao Dingtian asked with concern, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
Lu Yundi smiled slightly to hide his discomfort and said, "Master Yao, I'm fine. I just acted carelessly just now and made you worried."
Yao Dingtian gently put down his hand, nodded, and swept his eyes over Lu Yundi, as if assessing her physical condition. Lu Yundi noticed his gaze and couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
"Master, look at my clothes. Is there anything wrong with them?" Lu Yundi tried to change the subject. She gently brushed the hem of her clothes to show how gorgeous they were.
Yao Dingtian smiled slightly and said, "The eldest lady's clothes are naturally gorgeous, but in my eyes, they don't seem as dazzling as you."
When Lu Yundi heard this, her cheeks turned slightly red and she felt warm in her heart.
Yao Dingtian was praising herself, but hearing such words coming out of his mouth made her feel a little shy.
"Master, you are too kind to me. I don't deserve it." Lu Yundi said in a low voice, his eyes moving and his spirits high.
"Miss, do you know that there is an ancient tree in the garden of this mansion? It is a hundred years old and the story behind it is quite interesting." Yao Dingtian suddenly mentioned the garden in the mansion.
Lu Yundi's eyes lit up and he said, "Master, are you talking about that old locust tree? I used to play there when I was a child, but I have never heard of any story about that tree."
Yao Dingtian smiled and said, "That old locust tree does have some stories. According to legend, a hundred years ago, there was a student studying here. Every morning, he would recite poems and books under the tree. One day, he suddenly found a magpie on the tree, which would accompany him to study every morning. Later, the student passed the imperial examination and became the top scholar, and the magpie turned into a beautiful woman and spent the rest of his life with him."
Lu Yundi listened attentively and couldn't help but sigh: "This is really a beautiful story. The old locust tree witnessed their love and the growth of countless students."