Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 331 - 192 Li Guanshi’s Advice

Chapter 331: Chapter 192 Li Guanshi’s Advice

In the council hall, Commandery Princess Zhou Wanyue was clad in a plain long dress with a cloud-patterned light gauze, which accentuated her slender and tall figure.

Commandery Princess Zhou Yingmo, who had been accompanying her earlier, did not follow her.

Initially, the girl had planned to come with her, saying she wanted to properly taunt Ran Qingchen. However, when they got to the entrance of the Liushan Division, the girl seemed to have discovered something novel and had run off without a trace.

Commandery Princess Wanyue was accustomed to the girl’s mischievous nature; her absence was actually a relief.

After all, she did not want to fall out with Ran Qingchen.

"Qingchen pays respects to Commandery Princess Your Highness."

A graceful and beautiful figure, Ran Qingchen entered the council hall, bowing respectfully.

Jiang Shouzhong followed behind her.

The man did not kneel but merely saluted with a fist.

The female bodyguard beside Commandery Princess Wanyue frowned and coldly said, "Who are you that you do not kneel upon seeing the Princess?"

Jiang Shouzhong earnestly explained:

"The custom in my hometown is to kneel only for the deceased or elders during the New Year, and since Commandery Princess is very young and still alive... cursing her would indeed be quite inappropriate."

"Yes, that’s correct, I can vouch for it."

Ran Qingchen said seriously.

The couple responded in harmony, showing great understanding.

The guard was about to scold, but Ran Qingchen’s intervention made it difficult to speak out... Commandery Princess Wanyue was not angry and waved her hand with a smile, "Since it’s a local custom, let it be."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Jiang Shouzhong thanked her with a fist salute.

"I remember now, your name is Jiang Mo, right?" Zhou Wanyue suddenly stared at Jiang Shouzhong, with a playful smile, "For the recent case at the Xichu Pavilion, you played a leading role. I’ve specifically reviewed your file."

Jiang Shouzhong laughed, "It was just luck; the real credit goes to Lord Ran, Mr. Yuan, and of course, most importantly, to His Majesty’s perspicacity, which prevented the pests of the Xichu Pavilion from further harming the people."

Zhou Wanyue smiled faintly.

She had heard plenty of such flattery and naturally did not react.

Previously, she had found Jiang Shouzhong interesting in the Xichu Pavilion case file. However, upon meeting him today and hearing the usual flattery, she was somewhat disappointed.

Ran Qingchen slightly parted her coral lips and asked, "May I know Commandery Princess Your Highness’ purpose for coming to the Liushan Division?"

"Speaking of which, it has been a long time since we had a private chat, hasn’t it?"

Gazing at the woman’s extraordinarily beautiful appearance, Zhou Wanyue had a momentary lapse, her voice soft with an indiscernible mix of jealousy or regret, "Today, I came to ask for your help on a matter. Can we talk privately?"

Ran Qingchen slightly furrowed her brows.

In their younger years, she and Zhou Wanyue appeared close to outsiders, but they were actually not intimate.

Because Ran Qingchen could feel that this woman was always scheming, every action she took had a strong ulterior motive.

Thus, their relationship faded over time.

Especially regarding the rumors about Shangguan Yunjin, the two had completely cut off relations.

Today, however, the other party had suddenly come.

"You two talk."

Jiang Shouzhong turned and walked out of the hall.

Zhou Wanyue signaled with her eyes for the female bodyguard to withdraw, and then she casually took a seat on a sandalwood chair, her fingers lightly tapping the empty seat next to her as she warmly smiled at Ran Qingchen, "Qingchen, please sit down."

Ran Qingchen chose to sit across from her instead, and although only a few feet apart, it felt as if mountains separated them.

Zhou Wanyue shook her head helplessly and smiled, not minding as she softly said:

"There were rumors previously that you had married, I don’t know who deliberately spread such gossip, since I definitely remember that Qingchen once swore to devote herself to the Sword Dao, despising worldly romances."

"Just tell me, what is the matter?"

Ran Qingchen’s tone was cold.

Zhou Wanyue gently touched her skirt, silent for a long moment, her gaze fixed on the woman in front of her, "Qingchen, some time ago, I asked Father for something, a sword...named ’Ruqing’."

Ran Qingchen’s delicate body trembled, her face showing shock.

The Ruqing Sword!

It was the treasured sword carried by her mother, Jiang Wan, when she left the South Sea Holy Sect!

Originally named the "World-Cutting Heartless Sword", it was later renamed by Jiang Yi, who also developed the Unparalleled Sword Skill with it.

"Qingchen, I want to give it back to you."

Zhou Wanyue said with a smile, "I know you once tried to visit the cave where your mother had meditated in the South Sea Holy Sect, but you were denied by Li Guanshi. If you have this ’Ruqing Sword’, I believe Li Guanshi won’t refuse you, as the sect had a rule, the sword is akin to half of a Sect Leader’s command."

Ran Qingchen took a deep breath, looking directly at her, "Tell me, what’s the condition."

"The Western Region Heartless Flower."

"What?"

Zhou Wanyue’s voice remained as gentle as ever, slowly explaining: "If you seek to transcend in swordsmanship, you must first transcend in sentiment, this was Master Jiang Wan’s Sword Dao realization, but she ultimately failed.

However, there were not a few who had successfully realized the Sword Dao in the South Sea Holy Sect, their method being to sever all sentiments before worldly engagements. But after all, humans are humans; how can one easily sever all sentiments? Thus, they consumed the Western Region Heartless Flower...

Once they harbored thoughts of affection, they would suffer agonizing heartache. Moreover, this flower has another function; it can refine Yuan Qi and state of mind, perhaps not reaching Li Guanshi’s level of heart realization, but enough to elevate your Sword Dao skill.

It’s particularly difficult to find this flower in the world, even the South Sea Holy Sect only had a few. But I was lucky to obtain one. Unfortunately, I don’t practice swordsmanship, so I can’t use it myself and decided to give it to you.

Qingchen, you are clear-minded and untainted, with this flower’s aid, I believe your achievements will not fall short of your mother’s."

Looking at the well-intended Commandery Princess, Ran Qingchen however, twitched her lips, mocking, "So the real purpose is that you fear my heart being moved, right? Afraid that I might fall for that Shangguan Yunjin?"

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