Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 91 Poet Immortal Li Taibai

One hour later.

Qin Shuyan leaned against Lin Chen's chest, her face still flushed.

Lin Chen put his arm around her and gently stroked her back with his fingers.

"Third Sister-in-law," he whispered, "do you regret it?"

"No regrets," Qin Shuyan shook her head. "It's just... a bit sudden."

"That's my fault," Lin Chen chuckled. "I couldn't help myself."

"It's your fault." Qin Shuyan lightly punched his chest.

After a brief moment of tenderness, Qin Shuyan suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, the booklet is still on the desk..."

"No rush." ​​Lin Chen fiddled with his hands. "I'll have someone clean up later. Third Sister-in-law is tired, she should rest for a while."

"Mmm." Qin Shuyan was indeed tired and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Lin Chen gently got up, covered her with a light blanket, and then put on his outer robe and walked out of the inner room.

As soon as I sat down at my desk, a system notification sounded in my mind:

"Ding! A breakthrough in the relationship between the host and a core member of the family has been detected, triggering a stage reward!"

"Obtain: [Character Summoning Card - Azure Lotus Sword Immortal Li Bai] (Early stage of a terrestrial immortal, attained enlightenment through poetry, excelling in poetry, wine, and swordsmanship, capable of fighting opponents of higher levels.)"

"Obtained: [Item - Azure Lotus Sword] (Superior Heavenly Rank Divine Weapon, bound to Li Bai)"

"Obtained: [Martial Arts - Azure Lotus Sword Song] (Superior Heavenly Rank, automatically perfected)"

"Received: 1000 Spirit Stones"

Li Bai! A terrestrial immortal!

Lin Chen's eyes lit up.

This is truly top-tier combat power, an early stage of a terrestrial immortal, a top-tier existence even in the entire Tianyuan Continent!

Lin Chen believed that there must be an even more deeply hidden old monster, a conclusion he had reached after reading many novels.

"System, summon Li Taibai and arrange for him to disguise himself as a wandering cultivator and temporarily hide in the capital, awaiting my instructions."

"Ding! Command being executed..."

"Li Bai has been summoned and is currently drinking and composing poetry at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion in the capital. He is a reclusive cultivator, and his cultivation level as an early-stage terrestrial immortal has been concealed to the early-stage celestial being."

The early stages of a Celestial Being are terrifying enough.

However, with Yuan Tiangang, a "half-step Celestial Being," preceding him, it wouldn't be too outrageous to have another rogue cultivator at the "early stage of Celestial Being."

Lin Chen nodded in satisfaction.

With Li Bai as our trump card, we are more confident in facing future crises.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Your Excellency, Miss Su has arrived." It was the voice of the steward, Lin Fu.

Lin Chen glanced into the inner room; Qin Shuyan was still fast asleep.

He got up and opened the door, and saw Su Xiaoxiao standing outside, holding a food box in her hand.

"Young Master," Su Xiaoxiao greeted him gracefully.

"I heard you were busy with official business, so I brewed a small pot of tea and brought it to you."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Please come in."

Su Xiaoxiao entered the study, placed the food box on the table, and took out the teapot and teacups, the aroma of tea was elegant.

"Please have a taste, young master." She poured a cup and offered it with both hands.

Lin Chen took it and sipped it: "Hmm, it's brewed just right."

She glanced at the booklet spread out on the desk and said softly:

"Young master is busy with official duties, so I won't disturb you any longer."

"No rush." ​​Lin Chen took her hand. "Sit down and talk to me."

Su Xiaoxiao sat down opposite him, somewhat reserved.

Lin Chen looked at her like this and laughed:

"Xiaoxiao, don't be so nervous. This is your home, and I am your future husband. Let's just relax."

"Mmm." Su Xiaoxiao nodded, but her hands were still twisting the hem of her clothes.

"Oh, right," he remembered something.

"I know a legendary doctor with superb medical skills. I'll take you to see him in a couple of days and let him treat your illness."

"You're perfectly healthy, no need..."

"Yes, I will," Lin Chen said. "You may not know martial arts, but you need to build a strong physical foundation. That divine doctor is very skilled. I'll feel at ease having him take a look."

Su Xiaoxiao said, touched, "Thank you for your concern, young master."

The two talked for a while longer before Su Xiaoxiao left.

After she left, Qin Shuyan came out of the inner room, already dressed.

"Eighth Brother," she glared at Lin Chen, "why didn't you say earlier that Sister Su was coming?"

"What good would it do to tell them?" Lin Chen laughed.

"We haven't done anything shameful."

"You..." Qin Shuyan was speechless with anger, but seeing his shameless appearance, she couldn't help but laugh.

"Forget it, I can't explain it to you. I'm going back."

"I'll take this to my third sister-in-law."

"No need," Qin Shuyan waved her hand. "It wouldn't be good if someone saw us."

She straightened her clothes, turned and left.

Lin Chen watched her departing figure, a slight smile playing on his lips.

……

In the evening, Lin Chen went to the West Garden.

Su Xiaoxiao was playing the zither in the courtyard, and the music was melodious.

She was playing a folk tune from Jiangnan, tinged with a sense of homesickness.

Lin Chen did not disturb him and listened quietly.

Only after the piece ended did he applaud and say, "Excellent musical skill."

Su Xiaoxiao was startled and quickly stood up: "When did you arrive, young master?"

"I just arrived." Lin Chen walked to her side. "You were so engrossed in playing the piano. Is this piece... making you homesick?"

Su Xiaoxiao lowered her head: "A little, but I'm already very satisfied to be able to stay by your side, young master."

"It's only natural to miss home." Lin Chen held her hand. "After we get married, when we have time, I'll take you back to Jiangnan for a visit."

"Really?" Su Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up.

"Of course," Lin Chen chuckled. "When have I ever lied to you?"

Su Xiaoxiao was touched: "Thank you, young master."

The two sat down in the courtyard, and Su Xiaoxiao brewed him some tea.

She was much more relaxed this time and talked more.

"My second sister came by this afternoon and brought some calming sachets," Su Xiaoxiao said.

"My fourth sister said she would teach me a few self-defense moves when she had time. My fifth sister invited me to Zuiyuexuan to listen to the zither. My sixth sister gave me a book of poems. My seventh sister was even more thoughtful and talked with me for an hour."

Lin Chen nodded: "They are all very nice people. Just get to know them better by visiting them more often."

"Hmm." Su Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment and said softly:

"Young Master, regarding Third Sister...did Xiaoxiao disturb her?"

Lin Chen knew she was referring to what happened that afternoon, and smiled:

"No, Third Sister-in-law is very generous and won't mind. It's you who shouldn't overthink it."

"That's good." Su Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief.

As the two were talking, Chu Yueyao arrived.

"Is Eighth Brother here too?" She was carrying a small medicine box. "I've come to take Little Sister's pulse."

"Second sister-in-law, you've come at the perfect time." Lin Chen stood up. "I was just telling Xiaoxiao that I was going to take her to see the miracle doctor."

"A miracle doctor?" Chu Yueyao's eyes lit up. "Is Eighth Brother talking about that old Mr. Hua from the West Market?"

"Does your second sister-in-law know?"

"I know." Chu Yueyao nodded.

"A few days ago, I went to the West Market to collect herbs. I heard that there was an old doctor at Jishetang who was a master of medicine. I wanted to visit him and ask for his advice, but I haven't had the time yet."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "That's perfect, let's go together in a couple of days."

"Okay." Chu Yueyao agreed and began to take Su Xiaoxiao's pulse.

Lin Chen watched from the side; the scene was heartwarming.