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Su Yuntang noticed that Lu Ao had already admitted his mistake and, after pondering for a moment, decided not to reveal herself. She quietly made her way toward the study, reflecting on the words she had just heard.
She was not surprised by Lu Ao's grievances. After all, they had once shared the same status, and now she had become the master; it was only natural for Lu Ao to feel a sense of injustice. However, such thoughts must never reach outsiders, or the consequences would be dire. It seemed she would need to be even more cautious in her interactions with Liu Mama, Hong Xiu, and Lu Ao. She had to maintain the facade of their master-servant relationship while ensuring they willingly kept her secrets. The balance required in this matter was indeed delicate.
In the small garden next to the study, the morning mist lingered, shrouding the Fake Mountain and pavilion in a hazy veil. Su Yuntang strolled slowly along the gravel path. As she walked, she suddenly heard a "whoosh" of wind coming from ahead. Curiously following the sound, she rounded a cluster of banana plants and found an open stone courtyard.
In the courtyard stood a man dressed in dark martial attire, practicing martial arts. He wielded a long spear with fluid movements; the spear danced through the air with agility, clearly indicating he was skilled in combat. In the morning mist, the spear moved like a swimming dragon, creating beautiful patterns that were quite mesmerizing.
As Su Yuntang focused her gaze, she was astonished to realize that it was Long Xi! She hadn’t expected this suspicious figure posing as her husband to possess martial skills, and he appeared quite proficient at them.
Long Xi was deeply engrossed in his practice when he suddenly sensed someone watching him. He abruptly halted his movements and fixed his sharp gaze on Su Yuntang.
Knowing she could no longer hide, Su Yuntang gracefully stepped out from behind the banana plants and bowed slightly. "Husband, I did not know you were practicing martial arts so early. If I have disturbed you, please forgive me."
Upon recognizing her, Long Xi's expression softened slightly but still held an air of scrutiny. "You rise so early, my lady?"
"I have been accustomed to rising early since childhood," Su Yuntang explained. "I woke up early today and thought I would take a stroll." Her eyes couldn’t help but linger on the long spear in his hands. "I did not expect your martial skills to be so impressive."
Long Xi leaned the spear against the stone platform and casually picked up a towel draped over a stone bench to wipe the sweat from his forehead. "It’s merely for strengthening my body; it’s nothing remarkable."
His tone was indifferent, yet Su Yuntang noticed his muscular arms revealed while wiping away sweat—evidence of years spent training in martial arts. This man was certainly no weak scholar.
"You are being modest," Su Yuntang replied with a smile. "I observed from afar just now; your spear technique is fierce and your footwork agile."
At her words, Long Xi's eyes flickered with surprise; it seemed he hadn’t anticipated that this delicate woman could discern such nuances. "Do you understand martial arts as well?"
Su Yuntang quickly shook her head with a smile. "I don't understand these things at all. I only saw some traveling martial artists perform when I was young. Where did you learn your martial arts, my husband?"
Long Xi pondered for a moment before replying casually, "During my years in business, I encountered many talented individuals and learned some martial arts from them."
Su Yuntang nodded, appearing indifferent on the surface, but her suspicions deepened within. Did a merchant really need to practice such profound martial arts? Moreover, the set of spear techniques he had just demonstrated was not that of a wandering practitioner but rather of an orthodox martial artist.
"By the way," Long Xi suddenly spoke up, "you mentioned to my grandmother that you understand medicine?"
Su Yuntang was taken aback by his sudden change of topic and cautiously replied, "I know a little; it's mostly about health preservation and some remedies. I wouldn't dare to claim expertise."
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