The charming widow of the Marquis's mansion: The stable boy carries the flag and raises the dra

Wang Long gently combed through Xu Wanyun's loose long hair with his fingers.

The morning light shone through the window, falling warmly on the two of them.

Yesterday, Xu Wanyun did everything she could to please Wang Long.

It gave him an unforgettable night, though it was a bit of a pity.

The two did not have any further conversation, and Wang Long did not receive any reward from the system.

This can't be rushed; we can only take it slowly.

The two lingered for a while longer before holding hands and leaving the room together.

The morning breeze carries the fresh scent of bamboo leaves.

Qin Jiaojiao was sitting on a stone bench, her hands supporting her chin, tilting her head, and smiling at the two of them.

"Father, Master, you're up so late."

Her voice was clear and loud, with a hint of teasing.

"And how come they came out of the same room?"

Xu Wanyun's face flushed red instantly. She subconsciously tried to loosen her grip on Wang Long's hand, but he held it even tighter.

She lowered her head, not daring to look at Qin Jiaojiao, and felt even more ashamed when she thought of yesterday's madness.

"Jiaojiao, when...when did you get up?"

"I've been up for quite a while."

Qin Jiaojiao jumped off the stone bench, skipped and hopped to the two of them, tilted her little face up, and grinned.

"I'm starving!"

"Dad will cook right away."

Wang Long smiled and ruffled Qin Jiaojiao's hair, amazed that he was able to establish a relationship with Xu Wanyun so early.

Her own precious daughter deserves much credit.

"Uncle Long, let me help!"

Wang Long was full of energy, while Xu Wanyun looked somewhat flustered.

Qin Jiaojiao's gaze fell on the two people's clasped hands. She blinked and said meaningfully.

"Master, Father, are you... together?"

Xu Wanyun lowered her head and remained silent.

Wang Long, on the other hand, was quite composed and nodded with a smile.

Yes, they're together.

He raised his tightly clasped hands as if to show off.

Qin Jiaojiao nodded gently, looking like a little adult.

"That's more like it!"

"Father, you must treat my master well and not bully her!"

Wang Long agreed with a smile.

"Of course!"

Wang Long cooked so many dishes this time that it felt like they wouldn't be able to finish them all in three days.

"I'll go into seclusion after this meal."

Wang Long said while loading the dishes...

"Make a lot and put them in storage bags so you can heat them up and eat them directly."

Xu Wanyun nodded slightly.

Qin Jiaojiao was a little reluctant to part with Wang Long, as she wouldn't be able to act cute with him every day anymore.

"Father, you'd better hurry..."

Qin Jiaojiao threw herself into Wang Long's arms, her voice trembling with tears. She had grown accustomed to Wang Long's doting affection.

"good!"

Wang Long nodded and gave the two instructions again.

"Wanyun, I'm leaving now."

Xu Wanyun stood up and gently took his hand.

"Uncle Long, you can go into seclusion in peace. Wanyun will take care of things outside."

"I will take good care of Jiaojiao!"

In the room, Wang Long sat cross-legged on the bed.

He took out various pills from his storage ring and poured out spirit stones as if they were free.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, and a warm medicinal power flowed down the throat and into every part of the body.

The spiritual energy within the spirit stone leaked out, completely enveloping Wang Long inside.

He slowly closed his eyes, and his Chaotic Dao Body began to operate on its own, with spiritual energy and literary energy circulating simultaneously, intertwining and entwining within his meridians.

The golden literary aura and the silvery-white spiritual energy are like two rivers of different colors, originating from different sources, but eventually flowing into the same sea.

One cycle, two cycles, three cycles...

Sure enough, leveling up is too slow without relying on dual cultivation.

But he didn't give up, and kept consuming pills and spending spirit stones!

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

For the past seven days, Xu Wanyun would stand outside Wang Long's room for a while each day to listen to what was happening inside.

Qin Jiaojiao, on the other hand, was carefree, eating and drinking as usual, reading and playing as usual.

She would occasionally peek into Wang Long's room through the window, and when she saw Wang Long sitting cross-legged on the bed, surrounded by golden light, she would walk away reassured.

He muttered to himself, "Father is still cultivating, I shouldn't disturb him."

Xu Wanyun sat on the stone bench, holding a book in her hands, but she couldn't concentrate on reading it.

Her gaze kept drifting towards the window of Wang Long's room, which had been closed for seven days, and she was a little worried.

"Master, don't worry."

Qin Jiaojiao squatted down beside her, resting her chin on her hands, looking at the window.

"Dad will be alright, he's so strong."

Xu Wanyun nodded slightly without saying anything.

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from outside the courtyard gate.

Xu Wanyun stood up, walked to the courtyard gate, and looked outside.

Several middle-aged people dressed in the uniforms of Wenxin Academy teachers were standing outside the gate, holding books in their hands and wearing humble smiles.

The leader was a man in his forties with a square face, a short beard, and a faint aura of scholarly refinement emanating from him.

Upon seeing Xu Wanyun, he quickly clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

"Mr. Xu, I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing you."

Xu Wanyun looked at him with a faint smile on her face.

But that smile was polite yet distant, carrying a hint of cold indifference that kept people at arm's length.

"Instructor Li, you're too kind. May I ask what brings you all here today?"

Instructor Li smiled, took out a scroll of bamboo slips from behind him, and presented it to Xu Wanyun with both hands.

"I have been studying the classics recently and have some questions that I cannot understand. I would like to ask Mr. Xu for his guidance."

The instructors behind him echoed his sentiments, each taking out their books with expectant looks on their faces.

However, most of them had a hint of greed on their faces; they hadn't come here to discuss academic matters.

Instead, he came to get closer to Xu Wanyun.

Qin Jiaojiao stood aside, fuming. Were these people trying to steal her father's girlfriend?

Xu Wanyun shook her head, resolutely refusing, her voice cold and clear.

"I have other important matters to attend to today and cannot stay any longer. If you have any questions, you may consult the Dean or consult the classics in the library."

She spoke politely and distantly, yet there was no way to refute her.

Instructor Li opened his mouth, as if to say something, but when he saw Xu Wanyun's cold eyes, he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He clasped his hands in a salute, still wearing a smile, but the smile seemed somewhat forced.

"In that case, I won't bother you any longer."

He turned around and, with several instructors behind him, quickly left.

After taking a few steps, he couldn't help but turn back and glance at Xu Wanyun's back, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

Xu Wanyun didn't look at him, but instead closed the courtyard gate tightly.

A few more days passed.

Xu Wanyun sat on a stone bench, holding a book in her hands, but her gaze kept drifting towards the closed door of Wang Long's room.

Qin Jiaojiao squatted in the corner of the yard, holding a twig in her hand, drawing something on the ground.

Little Chick perched on her shoulder, curled up into a ball of golden fluff, also dozing off.

"Master, will Father be able to come out today?"

Qin Jiaojiao looked up; so much time had passed that she had lost her appetite.

Even though Wang Long was in the room, she still missed him.

Xu Wanyun put down her book and was about to speak.

"Squeak—"

A soft sound.

The door, which had been closed for more than ten days, has finally opened!