Chapter 833: Zhongyu Lingshan

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation  Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Originally, the atmosphere had already become somewhat silent due to Huangfu Ruiling’s presence. Now, with Zhongyu Lingshan joining at the dining table, the atmosphere grew even more peculiar.

However, Zhongyu Liuying seemed entirely oblivious to this, even happily introducing her to everyone, “This is my niece from my maternal family. However, that’s not entirely accurate. Lingshan isn’t from the mortal world; she’s from the Hidden World’s Zhongyu family.”

As she spoke, she wore a proud expression on her face.

The Zhongyu family in the mortal world had long since declined. Unlike the other three major families, there wasn’t a single person in the current generation of the Zhongyu family with any cultivation talent.

Because of this, the Zhongyu family in the mortal world and the one in the Hidden World could be said to have no relationship at all. People from the other three major families were not very willing to marry into the Zhongyu family.

It could be said that if it weren’t for Zhongyu Liuying marrying into the Huangfu family and giving birth to the current head, Huangfu Ruiling, the Zhongyu family might have already been excluded from the four major families.

Who would have thought that the Zhongyu family in the Hidden World would once again make contact with the one in the mortal world?

For a moment, most people’s gazes were focused on Zhongyu Liuying and Zhongyu Lingshan. Obviously, everyone was very surprised by this unexpected turn of events.

Except for Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Leng’an, who continued eating calmly, their attention clearly not on Zhongyu Liuying and Zhongyu Lingshan.

For a moment, Zhongyu Liuying’s expressions became somewhat unpleasant.

“So, Lingshan is from the Hidden World!” Huangfu Jingzhang quickly smiled and asked, “Then why did you suddenly come to the mortal world?”

“Nothing much, I just wanted to take a look around.” Zhongyu Lingshan had a cold smile on her face. She raised her head, glanced at Huangfu Ruiling, and then said with a smile, “Master Huangfu, I didn’t expect to meet you here. It’s quite a coincidence!”

Although she smiled, Zhongyu Lingshan’s attitude did not seem fawning at all. Moreover, it was obvious that she knew Huangfu Ruiling’s identity, but her attitude remained unchanged.

Faced with such an attitude, even a stranger would politely respond. However, Huangfu Ruiling seemed to ignore Zhongyu Lingshan as if she didn’t exist.

Zhongyu Lingshan was not embarrassed. She looked around at everyone and said graciously, “I apologize for the disturbance today.”

Seeing Zhongyu Lingshan’s behavior, everyone’s sense of strangeness only grew stronger. The more they looked at her, the more they felt she was very similar to Ye Leng’an.

However, it was clear that Zhongyu Lingshan understood more about worldly affairs than Ye Leng’an did, and she also acted more generously.

Although Huangfu Ruiling didn’t say anything from start to finish, the others got along well with Zhongyu Lingshan.

Ye Leng’an, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, glanced at Zhongyu Lingshan with a cold gaze. She felt she might know what Zhongyu Liuying was up to.

Just as Ye Leng’an was still lost in thought, Huangfu Ruiling picked up another piece of meat and placed it in her bowl, bringing her back to reality. She looked at Huangfu Ruiling and then smiled brightly.

Seeing Ye Leng’an’s smile, tenderness flashed in Huangfu Ruiling’s eyes.

When others saw this scene, they had mixed feelings.

Huangfu Ruiling didn’t say anything from start to finish. He didn’t even look at Zhongyu Lingshan, as if she didn’t exist.

Zhongyu Lingshan didn’t seem to mind. Even when she left, she greeted Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Leng’an.

Such behavior inevitably made people sigh. Indeed, she was cultivated in a prominent family, flawless in etiquette.

After the strange lunch, Huangfu Ruiling left the ancestral mansion with Ye Leng’an.

Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying seemed to want to say something, but because of Huangfu Ruiling’s cold demeanor, they ultimately remained silent.

After Huangfu Ruiling and Ye Leng’an left, the others also went back to rest.

Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying naturally stayed in the main building, although technically Huangfu Ruiling was the one qualified to reside there now. However, since Huangfu Ruiling didn’t actually live there and hadn’t given any orders to vacate, they continued living in the main building.

As for Huangfu Ruixiang, he naturally stayed behind as well. Zhong Yating, as Huangfu Ruixiang’s wife, also stayed.

However, it was surprising to see Li Yiran also staying behind.

This undoubtedly slapped Zhong Yating in the face, making her very angry. However, this decision was made by Huangfu Jingzhang and Zhongyu Liuying, so she couldn’t voice any objections.

Just now, she had barely said anything before Huangfu Jingzhang reprimanded her. He even said she couldn’t tolerate anyone and suggested she leave if she wasn’t satisfied.

Obviously, Huangfu Jingzhang was venting all his anger on her that he had just received from Huangfu Ruiling.

Perhaps because he had vented his anger on Zhong Yating and regained some self-esteem, Huangfu Jingzhang’s mood improved significantly.

After returning to his room, Huangfu Jingzhang looked directly at Zhongyu Liuying and asked, “Is Lingshan staying with the Zhongyu family for the time being or returning to the Hidden World?”

“She’ll stay with our family for now.” Zhongyu Liuying had a smug smile on her face. “It’s said that she has a method to awaken the talent of a few people in the Zhongyu family.”

As long as the people of the Zhongyu family could awaken their talent and cultivate, they would be able to contact the Hidden World again.

By then, the Zhongyu family could prosper again, at least catching up. They might even surpass the other three major families.

Huangfu Jingzhang nodded. “The feeling Zhongyu Lingshan gives off is really similar to Ye Leng’an’s! If they didn’t look different, people might think they were twins!”

“When I first saw Zhongyu Lingshan, I had the same feeling.” Zhongyu Liuying nodded in agreement. “Moreover, in comparison, Zhongyu Lingshan is more suitable for Huangfu Ruiling than Ye Leng’an.”