"...Hmm." Xu Chang'an thought for a moment and extended a finger, "Uncle, I read in a book... If a lady doesn't have a courtesy name, her husband can help give one."

"That's true, but such a name usually doesn't count for much, and it shouldn't be shared with outsiders; it's something only the couple knows." Qinling shook his head, "Such comforting little names given by the husband naturally can't compare to the courtesy name given at the coming-of-age ceremony..."

After Qinling finished speaking, she looked up to see Xu Chang'an looking quite intrigued.

It was then she realized that Xu Chang'an wasn't looking for any display of virtue; he just wanted a bit of intimacy between the couple.

Perhaps this small, familial name might really feel closer than the courtesy name known to everyone?

In fact, Xu Chang'an truly thought this way.

He had also forgotten about this matter.

Giving Miss Yun a little name known only to himself would solve everything, wouldn't it?

At this moment, a fair hand waved in front of him.

"Hey."

Xu Chang'an looked towards Qinling.

"Kid, it's not that I look down on you... but given your current naming skills, you'd better not rush to give Miss Yun a name." Qinling clicked her tongue, "If you ask me, wait for Ms. Yun to stay at Muyu Peak for a while, learn the Six Arts and develop her preferences, then you can give her a name."

Xu Chang'an nodded, thinking Qinling made a good point.

This is a matter for a lifetime, of course, it can't be sloppy.

Even he struggled so long with whether to have the surname "Xu" or "Gu". Yun Qian's little name must be even more meticulously crafted.

However...

"Uncle, you..."

"I just look down on you." Qinling said seriously.

Xu Chang'an: "..."

"Why so stunned? Xiaohua... listen, is this a name one could choose?" Qinling pointed at his face, "You can be shameless, but Miss Yun still needs dignity."

Just think about it, Yun Qian... what a wonderful lady.

And Yun Xiaohua?

So, Xu Chang'an must face reality, and not mess up the little name for the lady.

"I understand, Uncle... Why are you so anxious." Xu Chang'an was quite helpless; he'd think it through properly.

"I like Ms. Yun, how could I not be anxious." Qinling tapped the table and, after thinking, said, "When I said I looked down on you... I meant the 'Xiaohua' name you came up with, not you personally."

"...Uncle, is there a need to explain so clearly?" Xu Chang'an didn't know what to say.

Could he really be upset?

"I just think you're thoughtful, like a lady. If I don't clarify and you misunderstand with a grudge, what then?" Qinling said seriously, "The letter I wrote to Miss Zhu is still clutched in your hand. You better not sneak a peek just because I said a couple of things to you."

Xu Chang'an: "..."

She was already questioning his character.

"Right, you promised me, if Miss Zhu wants to read my letter in front of you, you've got to stop her." Qinling reminded Xu Chang'an.

"Got it." Xu Chang'an sighed.

But then, he suddenly paused.

Because he remembered the incident here at Qinling Family's gate when he met Li Zhibai.

At that time, when the gentleman left... she especially told him "she wasn't angry."

Xu Chang'an suddenly realized that Li Zhibai handled this matter almost exactly like Qinling did.

Could it be... that the gentleman also thought he was thoughtful, which is why she explained so clearly?

But his thoughtfulness is only about Miss Yun.

For a moment, Xu Chang'an had nowhere to vent his confusion.

"Are you... having an existential crisis there?" Qinling glanced at Xu Chang'an sitting there dazedly and burst into laughter, looking quite delighted, "What's with you, kid? I'm just having fun teasing you. You've been a steward, and like me, you're an Internal Affairs Steward. If your mind wasn't precise, how could you manage things well?"

"Uncle is right." Xu Chang'an smiled ruefully.

"But I'm serious about the little name for the lady. You should put it aside for now and not act on a whim." Qinling said, pausing in her tone, "After all, it's still your matter as a young couple, and what outsiders say... you can take a fraction of it, or even ignore it, it's fine."

"Outsiders? How could it count as any outsider." Xu Chang'an said.

"At least you have some conscience." Qinling curbed the smile in her eyes and then asked, "Are you missing a sword?"

"Sword?"

Xu Chang'an felt Qinling's thoughts were somewhat erratic, but he still nodded, "Yeah, I'm missing a sword."

"Oh, I was just asking." Qinling fell silent.

"...?" Xu Chang'an was quite puzzled.

"Why are you looking at me? You lack a sword, but I can't help you get one." Qinling thought that she couldn't nab what Miss Li planned to do.

She looked at Xu Chang'an, "Moreover, isn't your relationship with Wen Li pretty good? She has quite a few nice swords there."

"..." Xu Chang'an looked at Qinling for a moment before shaking his head lightly.

He wasn't dumb.

"Uncle, did the gentleman who visited earlier ask you about the sword?"

"...Could you act a little more clueless?" Qinling's eye twitched, "What are you staring at, can you take Sikong Jing's Immortal Sword that Miss Li gives you?"

"Definitely not." Xu Chang'an was quite aware of himself. His hands were, for now, best suited for cutting vegetables for the lady.

He'd better find a chance to talk to the gentleman, so she doesn't bring him any sword that's too good.

His cultivation is low right now, something suitable is better than anything else.

"Regarding the sword... I can't help you there, but any other troubles, feel free to tell me." Qinling stretched lazily, picked up Mao'Er, and stood up, whispering into the little cat's ear, "Come, escort the guest."

Then Qinling pinched the little cat's paw and waved it at Xu Chang'an.

Xu Chang'an glanced at the Spirit Stone in his pocket, looked up, and said, "Uncle, not staying for a chat a bit longer?"

"No, I've had my fill for today." Qinling really wanted to scold Xu Chang'an as a miser but couldn't bring herself to do it. Her embroidered shoes turned on the ground.

"Any message for Senior Zhu?" Xu Chang'an asked before leaving.

"Miss Zhu?" Qinling stopped, somewhat intrigued, "Tell her I love her."

"Get a grip." Xu Chang'an raised his brow.

Was this something he could convey?

Besides, Qinling really was shameless in front of him.

"Then nothing." Qinling thought for a moment and said, "See if you find anything interesting or unique at Flower Moon Building, bring me a few as a memento."

"Alright." Xu Chang'an got up to leave but paused, then reluctantly turned around.

"Uncle."

"What is it now?" Qinling turned back.

"After talking so much, I nearly forgot the main thing."

"Main thing? What could you have as a main business?"

"Quite a few people suddenly arrived at Celestial Bright Peak; what's going on? There wouldn't be any trouble, right?" Xu Chang'an asked.

"Oh, those are people from Tripod Heart Peak and the Profound Sword Bureau… jointly setting up an array to find traces of the previous Tribulation Thunder." Qinling explained, "I took a look at the blueprint; it doesn't cross into North Garden, and won't have any adverse effects, just rest assured... If anything, when the array starts, it might look like fireworks? Though you won't be able to see them this time."

"No trouble is good." Xu Chang'an breathed a sigh of relief.

"What trouble could there be on Chaoyun Sect." Qinling waved her hand, "Also, when you head down the mountain at noon today, remember to take the left side gate, don't run into the cultivators climbing up, it's a hassle too."

"Got it." Xu Chang'an nodded.

How was Miss Yun resting at home?

Xu Chang'an suddenly thought of the enchanting dream at night... At that time, in the dream, Miss Yun said she didn't want to listen to the qin, but there was still some time before descending the mountain...

And, going to Flower Moon Building, there would inevitably be women playing the qin.

Miss Yun shouldn't have any interest, right?

Xu Chang'an blinked and said, "Uncle."

"What now." Qinling turned around, "Are you planning to head out or want to call Miss Yun over for a nap?"

"Do you have a qin here? Seven strings or five strings will do." Xu Chang'an asked.

"...Qin?"

Qinling gave Xu Chang'an a queer look.

This truly is... like a lady.

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