lcionline Chapter 211 Qing Dynasty 2
Chapter 211 Qing Dynasty 2
Upon hearing this, Wei Ying and the other two exchanged surprised yet expectant glances. Then, under the warm and friendly gazes of Qingheng-jun and Lan Qiren, he smiled naturally and said affectionately, "It is indeed my wish, I dare not ask you. Uncle, Uncle, Aunt, Elder... Elder Brother, Ying Han Hui greets you!"
After a fleeting glance from Lan Zhan's suddenly deepened, light-colored, glassy eyes, Wei Ying expertly and smoothly changed his tune halfway through. At this moment, Qi Ye and Qing Yan, who had become like broken record machines, also changed their tune with their second brother with perfectly normal expressions. Only the slight swaying of their backs hidden under their dark hair and the identical smiles in their eyes revealed that the two were not as indifferent as they appeared to be to Wei Ying's incredibly smooth and cowardly behavior of changing his tune halfway through!
Knowing full well that the two were laughing at him in their hearts, Wei Ying was helpless against them. He was extremely frustrated and racked his brains for countless "tricks" to get back at them later!
The group of Qinghengjun and his companions at the head of the table simply watched with smiles as the subtle exchange between the four people below them came to an end. Only when they saw that it was over did Qinghengjun, as the host, speak again in a warm and gentle manner.
"Wuxian, once you arrive at Cloud Recesses, just treat it as your own home. Don't worry about so many formalities. Later, A-Huan and A-Zhan will accompany you to tour Cloud Recesses. If there is anything inappropriate or lacking in the furnishings of your lodgings, just tell A-Zhan, and he will have his disciples replace it in time!"
“Just one point,” Qingheng-jun paused, his gaze shifting between Wei Ying’s bright and unrestrained smile and his younger brother Lan Qiren’s serious and solemn face hidden under his long beard, sitting upright to his left. He then frowned and carefully chose his words before speaking.
"The Cloud Recesses has always been known for its strict rules. Since you're new here, Wuxian, it's not appropriate to force you to follow every rule. However, we also can't make too many exceptions. We hope you'll abide by some fundamental rules! After all, cough cough, the one currently administering punishment is Qiren..."
Finally, Qingheng cleared his throat a few times, somewhat embarrassed, trying to cover up the awkwardness of the contradictions in his words. However, Qiren's unwavering adherence to the family rules was something even his elder brother and the head of the family couldn't sway much!
Moreover, he wasn't exactly in a position to be completely justified in the face of the hardworking and dedicated Lan Qiren!
Centuries ago, Wei Ying and his companions had already gained a deep understanding of Lan Qiren's rigidity and stubbornness, as well as his unwavering adherence to the family rules, from the original text and various materials provided by Wei Chaoyan. They did not want to provoke him in person, as such behavior would not only lower their own reputation and the Wei family's upbringing, but also make things difficult for their little friend/darling partner!
Moreover, having experienced the various tedious rituals and military training in the illusion, the three of them said that it was just a matter of two thousand or so family rules. It was a piece of cake! It was much easier to deal with than some of the illusions that resembled the backyard of a royal palace or other distorted Confucian mansions with rules so strict that they were terrifying, deformed, and even inhuman!
Leaving aside how many loopholes there are to exploit, just consider the favoritism shown by Lan Zhan, who is biased to the extreme; Lan Huan, whose brother-complex is just beginning to emerge; and Qingheng-jun, who has undergone super-evolution after being baptized by various modern civilizations. As long as they don't foolishly act arrogantly in front of Lan Qiren himself, life in Cloud Recesses will still be quite comfortable and enjoyable!
Upon realizing this, the three of them obediently agreed without showing any difficulty on their faces. Instead, they wore expressions of complete acceptance, which instantly won the favor of Lan Qiren, whose stern face softened in an instant.
Only then did the atmosphere in the Qing chamber truly ease and become harmonious.
The group chatted and laughed for a long time, and in the midst of their relaxed and pleasant conversation, Qingheng-jun took the opportunity to point out the things that Wei Ying and the others needed to pay special attention to at the discussion later that evening.
The conversation only ended when the golden rays of the rising sun began to warm the sky.
Qingheng-jun picked up the teacup on the table beside him, lifted the lid, and took a sip of the clear, yellow, and fragrant tea to moisten his throat. Only then did he look up at Lan Qiren, who was also sipping tea, and asked gently, "Qiren, is there anything else you need to tell Wuxian and the others?"
For a moment, Lan Qiren paused in his tea-drinking motion, then put down the teacup he had brought to his lips. His fingers unconsciously caressed the smooth, delicate surface of the teacup. After pondering for a long time, he finally looked up at the group of juniors sitting opposite him. His complex and solemn gaze was fixed on Wei Ying, whose smile was more dazzling and breathtaking than a half-day sunset. After another long pause, he finally spoke slowly and solemnly.