With Heaven-Defying Talent, I Actually Became Lu Xueqi

Chapter 99 : Madam Wang’s Surprise

Madam Wang’s gaze toward Xiaolongnü softened slightly, and she said,

“Since you are Yuyan’s friend, then stay at Mandala Manor with peace of mind.”

At that moment, Xiaolongnü found Madam Wang’s sudden change in demeanor rather inexplicable. Yet she did not say much, simply nodding in quiet agreement. After all, the woman’s words carried goodwill.

Wang Yuyan, however, was puzzled by her mother’s change of expression. She could not understand when her mother had suddenly become so reasonable. Still, she was delighted, for this was her first time inviting a friend over. If her mother had greeted her guest with hostility, it would only have been embarrassing.

Even so, she was curious about her mother’s purpose in coming here. She asked,

“Mother, why have you come to find me at this time?”

Only then did Madam Wang recall the true reason. She said,

“Daughter, the world is undergoing great change. The Inheritance Tower has appeared above, and strange transformations are occurring among plants and beasts below. I fear something is wrong with this realm. I came to discuss with you your path of martial cultivation in the future.”

Madam Wang felt a sense of looming crisis. With the world now filled with abnormalities, if they continued to cling to old traditions, Mandala Manor might one day suffer calamity. Thus, she had come today to urge her daughter to practice martial arts.

Wang Yuyan was somewhat surprised. In the past, her mother had never encouraged her to learn martial arts.

The Wang family of Suzhou was a prominent clan, upholding the customs of great scholarly houses. They had always looked down on mere warriors, believing that reading and study were the most important pursuits. Although Wang Yuyan, as a woman, had no need to sit for the imperial examinations, her mother had raised her as a refined lady of a noble family.

“Mother, have you not always opposed me practicing martial arts? Why bring it up today?”

Wang Yuyan asked.

Madam Wang’s expression grew complex as she replied,

“The times are not what they once were. The world is changing, even immortals and gods have appeared. Who knows what will come next? I have changed my mind. You must cultivate, and I will fully support you.”

Hearing this, Wang Yuyan quickly nodded, her eyes shining with excitement.

“Yes, Mother, I understand. I will train in the future.”

Seeing her daughter’s sensibility, Madam Wang was quite satisfied. Yet her thoughts turned to Murong Fu, and she sternly warned,

“Yuyan, I must also advise you—Murong Fu is not a good match. It is best you distance yourself from him.”

This time her tone carried sharp severity.

But Wang Yuyan did not argue back as she had before. She now knew Murong Fu’s true face and no longer held the same affection for him. After a brief silence, she nodded and said,

“Mother, I understand. I will keep my distance from him.”

Madam Wang had expected her daughter to resist her advice once again, as in the past, but to her surprise, this time Yuyan agreed readily. This was unexpected.

Somewhat worried, she asked,

“Daughter, are you all right?”

Wang Yuyan looked at her mother’s incredulous expression and felt a faint pang in her heart. She shook her head and said,

“Mother, I am fine. I have simply thought it through. My cousin and I are not a good match. I will not be as I once was.”

Her words carried a firm resolve, her gaze steady upon her mother.

Madam Wang was briefly stunned, but when she saw the determination in her daughter’s eyes, joy welled within her.

She knew something of the Murong family’s affairs. They were descendants of the Xianbei, always scheming to restore the Yan Kingdom. To her, such ambitions were pure folly. With the Song Dynasty stable and no war in sight, Murong Fu’s fate was already sealed. There was no way she would allow her daughter to be dragged into such muddy waters.

Overjoyed, Madam Wang said,

“Excellent, Yuyan. It is good that you have seen clearly.”

As she spoke, she glanced at Xiaolongnü, whose features resembled her daughter’s, and her expression softened further. She felt her daughter’s transformation must have been influenced by this guest.

Smiling warmly, she said to Xiaolongnü,

“Young lady, feel at ease staying here at Mandala Manor. If you need anything, simply instruct the maids to arrange it.”

Although she had no such need, Xiaolongnü still offered thanks, saying,

“Many thanks.”

Seeing there was nothing else to discuss, Madam Wang left with her servants, returning to rest.

After she departed, Xiaolongnü turned to Wang Yuyan.

“Your mother truly does care for you.”

Wang Yuyan could only shake her head helplessly.

“Younger Sister, you must have also seen the Fate File of our world. You should know something about Mandala Manor. After my mother was deceived by Duan Zhengchun in her younger years, her temperament became rather strange.

Although she cares for me a little, in truth, I fear that in her heart, I am not as important as Duan Zhengchun.”

Thinking back to her days in the manor, Wang Yuyan could not help but sigh.

In her earlier, more ignorant years, even the maids and old servants within the manor had been able to bully her. Although much of this was due to her own gentle and yielding nature, her mother’s neglect had also played a part.

At this moment, Xiaolongnü nodded in understanding. Although she knew little about matters of kinship, from the broader weave of the world’s fate, she could see some of the truth.

Just then, as Wang Yuyan and Xiaolongnü were absorbed in their thoughts, a figure suddenly appeared within Wang Yuyan’s boudoir.

The sudden arrival startled both women. But when they recognized the figure, joy immediately filled their faces, and they hurried forward.

“Sister Huang Rong, how are you? Did you obtain the inheritance?”

Xiaolongnü was the first to ask, carefully examining Huang Rong’s figure to see whether she had suffered any injury.

Wang Yuyan also fixed her eyes intently on Huang Rong, curious as to whether she had gained the inheritance.

At that moment, Huang Rong’s mind was still somewhat muddled. But upon hearing Xiaolongnü’s question, she finally regained her focus.

Seeing the concern in the eyes of Xiaolongnü and Wang Yuyan warmed her heart.

“Xiaolongnü, Sister Yuyan, I’m fine. I have already obtained the inheritance.”

Hearing this, Xiaolongnü let out a sigh of relief. When she realized that Huang Rong had indeed received the inheritance, joy spread across her face.

“Congratulations, Sister Huang Rong, on obtaining the inheritance!”

Xiaolongnü exclaimed with heartfelt delight.