The Elixir is for You, The Poison is for Me

#476 - Brother Cheng's lesson

Hearing Lu Jing's words, Wen Xiaochuan's face instantly turned pale.

Wen Da Niang, who was beside her, was also very surprised, and it took her a while to say, "Has Grandmaster Lu already has a family? Why hasn't anyone in the martial world ever mentioned it?"

"Oh, my wife is not from the martial world. She runs her own business and is very independent. She doesn't want to use my reputation to get ahead, so few people know about our relationship," Lu Jing explained.

He wasn't exactly lying either. Although he hadn't gone through the formal six rites and wedding ceremony with Gu Caiwei, he adhered to the principle of taking responsibility after sleeping with someone, so Lu Jing had indeed long regarded Gu Caiwei as his wife, so he didn't blush or skip a beat when he said it.

However, Wen Xiaochuan on the other side didn't feel so good when she heard his words.

She believed that she had already collected almost all the information related to Lu Jing, including his preferences, tastes, and even in order to cater to Lu Jing's strange hobbies, she had also specially learned some basic knowledge of farming.

But she missed the most crucial point, forgetting to inquire whether Lu Jing was married.

This can't be blamed on Wen Xiaochuan's carelessness, because as Wen Da Niang said, until today, no one in the entire martial world knew that Lu Jing already had a family.

Wen Xiaochuan hadn't considered the possibility of Lu Jing lying, but if that were the case, the stimulation to her would only be greater, because Lu Jing would rather lie that he already had a wife than accept her affection.

Thinking of this, Wen Xiaochuan couldn't bear such a blow any longer. She stomped her foot, covered her face with her hands, and ran out.

No matter how Wen Da Niang called her name from behind, she didn't turn her head back.

Lu Jing was very embarrassed, as if he had been caught red-handed bullying someone's daughter in front of her mother.

He couldn't really not feel Wen Xiaochuan's feelings for him, but there were already people in his heart, and more than one.

Whether it was Xia Huai, with whom he had mutual affection from the beginning, or Gu Caiwei, whom he had accidentally saved later, or even Yan Yun, with whom he had shared an accidental kiss in Wujiang City, all occupied a place in Lu Jing's heart. Lu Jing didn't know how much space he could leave for Wen Xiaochuan.

Moreover, Lu, himself, had recently been unable to stand it anymore, deeply reflecting on his bad behavior of repeatedly jumping between the women. At the same time, he also realized that he was getting too close to too many women, and if he continued like this, it would only become more and more difficult for him to make a decision.

In fact, he now felt that there was already a hint of a shura field around him. When the stingy emperor wanted to send him off with his princess daughter, Lu Jing felt that there seemed to be a faint murderous aura from Xia Huai's side.

The late Makoto Itou from the anime School Days was a lesson from the past.

Although the "Marriage Law" can't control him now, a hatchet can!

In addition, no matter what others think, Lu Jing always felt that he was a good man.

In his previous life, he was addicted to games and building the motherland, so he might not have had many opportunities to show it, but deep down, he always firmly believed that he was a very dedicated person.

For example, he only ever drank Coca-Cola when drinking cola, and he only ever used an umbrella and never wore a raincoat on rainy days. Also, every time he went to the duck neck shop at the entrance of his home to buy duck necks, he only ever asked for the savory flavor and not the spicy one.

From this, it can be deduced that he must also be the kind of reliable boyfriend who makes all girls feel safe in a relationship!

So, although he knew that he might hurt Wen Xiaochuan, Lu Jing still resolutely used his trump card, using the fact that he already had a family as an excuse to quickly cut the Gordian knot and directly cut off all of Wen Xiaochuan's hopes from the source.

When it comes to feelings, it's always better to have a short pain than a long one.

Although Wen Xiaochuan may hate his ruthlessness now, it's better than falling deeper and deeper, making it difficult to end in the future, and creating a drama where meeting Lu Lang ruins one's life.

Wen Da Niang called Wen Xiaochuan a few more times, and seeing the latter running away, she finally stopped calling, but she didn't blame Lu Jing for this. Instead, she apologized to the latter, "Xiaochuan was a little rude this time."

"Ah, not at all," Lu Jing said awkwardly.

"But please don't blame her, Grandmaster Lu. She put a lot of thought into this matter. According to past practice, for the Old Madam's birthday this time, I will prepare a question for all the sons-in-law.

"The person who answers correctly will receive a generous gift. I originally prepared a precious sword, a divine pill that can cleanse the marrow and tendons, as well as eight hundred good horses and five thousand jars of fine wine.

"But Xiaochuan wrote to me, asking me to increase the proportion of gold and silver when preparing the gift. She said that Grandmaster Lu, you have been a little tight on funds recently, and she hoped to solve the troubles you have encountered recently through this competition, and she also begged me to make the questions as biased towards you as possible this time."

Lu Jing listened silently. He didn't expect Wen Xiaochuan to do so many things for him in private.

Wen Da Niang sighed, "It's precisely because she was full of expectations that the child was so disappointed when she heard what you said just now." Seeing that Lu Jing seemed to want to say something, Wen Da Niang waved her hand.

"Grandmaster Lu, you don't have to blame yourself for this. This is how feelings in this world are. One party's efforts and enthusiasm may not always be reciprocated by the other party, but this effort is ultimately meaningful, at least it can give the future self an explanation, and be able to continue walking forward with one's head held high, without regretting in vain when one is old."

Perhaps because too many things had happened today, the weariness on Wen Da Niang's face became even more intense after she finished speaking.

Lu Jing had no answer in his heart.

He washed his face after returning to his room, practiced his swordsmanship for a while, and then heard a knock on the door.

Lu Jing opened the door and found a maid standing outside.