"Grandfather, brother, so you two were hiding here drinking tea."

Just then, a crisp voice came from the side.

Upon hearing this voice, Lu Tianxing and Jiang Liufeng instinctively turned their heads to see Mandala in casual attire, exuding a youthful and fashionable aura, bouncing in from outside.

"I wondered why I couldn’t find grandpa and you two today; turns out you were hiding here drinking tea. Isn’t this a bit too leisurely?"

Mandala entered the pavilion, greeted Lu Tianxing, and then directed her gaze at Jiang Liufeng, chirping, "Grandfather, I just discovered a new poison. Do you want to come and see it? I guarantee it’s brand new."

"Really?" Jiang Liufeng feigned surprise as he looked at Mandala.

"Of course."

Mandala seemed very pleased with Jiang Liufeng’s reaction and said, "Alright, grandpa, stop talking nonsense with my brother, and come see the new poison I’ve concocted. Give me some feedback on whether it can rival the Tang family’s poison."

Speaking, Mandala eagerly pulled Jiang Liufeng toward the outside of the pavilion, completely ignoring Lu Tianxing standing beside them.

Watching Mandala pull his hand and head outside, Jiang Liufeng helplessly smiled at Lu Tianxing, turned, and walked out of the pavilion.

Lu Tianxing remained standing, watching Mandala and Jiang Liufeng walk out of the pavilion, the corners of his mouth slightly raised in a smile, showing no irritation at being ignored by Mandala. After all, he was totally accustomed to Mandala’s somewhat eccentric nature.

Moreover, with Mandala accompanying Jiang Liufeng, perhaps it might lessen the sorrow of parting.

Once Jiang Liufeng and Mandala vanished from sight, Lu Tianxing didn’t leave the pavilion but instead sat back down, poured himself a cup of tea, and sipped slowly. His gaze was fixed on the distance, his thoughts a mystery.

...

Meanwhile, in a well-known teahouse in Beijing, Sima Lingyun was seated by the window, leisurely enjoying his tea.

Across from him sat a young man of his age, with chiseled features, sharp eyebrows, and eyes, radiating an undeniable elegance that made him appear like a princely figure, capturing the attention of women.

Both men were sipping tea while gazing out at the scenery through the window.

After a while, the man opposite Sima Lingyun spoke slowly, "Sima, this is not like you. Inviting me for tea right after returning. Did you encounter something good on Qin Island, like meeting your destined lady?"

Sima Lingyun heard the man’s words and his expression didn’t change in the slightest, smiling faintly, "Oh? Does inviting Young Master Mu for tea require something good to happen?"

The man sitting across Sima Lingyun wasn’t anyone else but Mu Family’s young master, Mu Qingxue’s brother, Mu Qingchuan.

Mu Qingchuan also smiled slightly at Sima Lingyun’s words, "Of course not, but I’m usually the one inviting you, Group Leader Sima, for tea. It’s rare you have time to invite me, making me imaginative."

At this point, Mu Qingchuan lifted his tea cup, took a sip, and said, "So, did you gain anything from this Qin Island trip?"

"Quite a lot; caught some Yanhuang Group pests, planning to clean them up in a few days."

Sima Lingyun explained briefly, glanced at Mu Qingchuan, and took a deep breath, "Young Master Mu, actually, I came to find you this time because someone has a message for you."

Mu Qingchuan paused, surprised, "Who?"

"Lu Tianxing."

Upon hearing Sima Lingyun’s words, the sly smile on Mu Qingchuan’s face vanished instantly, his expression became grim. He wished he could tear Lu Tianxing apart, grind his bones to ash.

If not for Lu Tianxing, his sister Mu Qingxue wouldn’t have become like this. If possible, he would kill Lu Tianxing with his own hands, but he couldn’t; if Lu Tianxing died, his sister would be in pain forever, something he never wanted to witness.

"What’s the message?" Mu Qingchuan took a deep breath and asked Sima Lingyun seriously.

Sima Lingyun sighed inwardly at Mu Qingchuan’s demeanor and slowly said, "Lu Tianxing asked me to tell you that he will soon enter Beijing to visit the Mu Family."

"Bang!"

Before Sima Lingyun finished speaking, Mu Qingchuan’s expression turned severely grim, he slapped the table, "Nonsense, Lu Tianxing thinks the Mu Family is a place he can just walk into. Who does he think he is? Tell him if he steps foot in our Mu Family, I won’t mind letting him come but not go."

Hearing Mu Qingchuan’s words, Sima Lingyun sighed again, knowing not what to say.

Initially, he didn’t understand why Lu Tianxing announced visiting the Mu Family, but after asking Chen Kunchang upon returning from Qin Island, he learned Mu Qingxue is getting married to Tang Qingyun.

If one’s own woman is marrying someone else, no man could bear it. It would be strange if Lu Tianxing didn’t enter Beijing, let alone Mu Qingxue helping Lu Tianxing repeatedly and selflessly. Any man would have feelings for such a woman, and once Lu Tianxing enters the Mu Family to take Mu Qingxue, there would be conflict with severe consequences.

With another inward sigh, Sima Lingyun slowly said, "Young Master Mu, I know you’re upset with Lu Tianxing, but I hope you think twice about certain things. You wouldn’t want your sister crying every day, would you? Perhaps letting Lu Tianxing take Mu Qingxue away is the best outcome."

"That depends on whether he has the ability."

Mu Qingchuan’s face was now serious with a hint of coldness. He wanted his sister to find happiness but not at the cost of cheapening herself.

Seeing Mu Qingchuan’s demeanor, Sima Lingyun shook his head helplessly, choosing not to dwell further and switched topics, "Young Master Mu, actually, I came not only for this matter but also because I need your help with something else."