Chapter 757 - A Hard Truth

In the manor, Zhao Li Xin had returned from the mystical realm within his spatial ring, he opened his eyes then slowly swept his gaze across the room, however, he could feel that no one was there, got up from the chair then he walked outside the room. 

He opened the door and called his loyal subordinate "Mong Ki"

The black figure jumped out of nowhere, he cupped his fists and bowed his head respectfully, "Yes, my lord" 

"Where is she?" Zhao Li Xin's expression was not good, inside the spatial ring time was moving faster than outside so it was almost five days since he last met Lory that's why he missed her so much.

"Young Madame visited Xi Lin's tea house with Madame Li" Mong Ki shared the news.

Zhao Li Xin furrowed her brows, it turned out that his princess was having fun when he wasn't around, he suddenly felt lonely.

He was shocked by his own feelings, he rubbed his jaw with shame to himself, he realized he always felt lonely whenever Lory wasn't by his side, he wonders how he survives without her. 

"Good evening, Lord Long Ming" Li Mo Zhen greeting him with a gentle smile plastered on his face. Li Mo Zhen took long strides towards Zhao Li Xin, the young man look like a refine scholar with his simple white robes and simple white ribbon tied his hair. From his outer appearance, no one would guess that this kind young man would be the leader of the powerful Jiu Yun sect.

Zhao Li Xin greeted him with a simple nod which was an extremely rare gesture he had ever given to anyone.

Li Mo Zhen smile grew wider, he had considered Zhao Li Xin as a good friend, this fact should surprise a lot of people including his own Master Mu Jan Ge because the two of them have very different characters, Zhao Li Xin has a cold demeanor, he is apathetic and distant, other than with Lory he rarely talks to anyone else if it's not necessary on contrary Li Mo Zhen is very warmed person, he is kind, sweet and gentle like someone who can't kill a fly, so it's hard to understand this two opposite character could become friends.

However, Li Mo Zhen doesn't find it difficult to get along with Zhao Li Xin once you understand his character. In truth, Zhao Li Xin was much simpler and honest than most people he had met. As long as you don't cross his bottom line or interfere with his personal life, Zhao Li Xin will not mistreat you, Zhao Li Xin is also quite generous when it comes to sharing knowledge and resources, he doesn't like other people who are afraid to share what they know, worried that person would develop better than them.

Maybe because Zhao Li Xin believed in his own strength and his ability to judge other people's character. it make Zhao Li Xin didn't mind sharing what he knew with Li Mo Zhen, even though the two of them had opposite characters, but actually, they both had quite a lot in common, they were both. have a thirst for knowledge, less interested in worldly d.e.s.i.r.es and they are both henpecked husbands.

"Lord Zhao, your wife, and my wife are visiting Xi Lin's tea house, why don't we join them?" said Li Mo Zhen. 

"You can come to Xi Lin alone, why should I come with you?" Zhao Li Xin found Li Mo Zhen had other purposes by bringing him. 

"Don't say that, we better get together to save time." Li Mo Zhen maintained a friendly smile.

Zhao Li Xin narrowed her eyes, "Are you asking me to come with you so that your wife doesn't blame you for ruining her day?" Zhao Li Xin bluntly revealed his true intentions.

Li Mo Zen laughs awkwardly "Haha, don't say that, don't you missed, miss Lory too?" he throws a meaningful smile.

Zhao Li Xin pressed his lips into a thin line, of course, he wanted to find Lory too but he had fun with her friends, if he came he would disturb her day, he was worried that Lory would be unhappy, luckily he got Li Mo Zhen in here so that he can use it as an excuse, and Li Mo Zhen can also use Zhao Li Xin as an excuse, these two clingy men use each other so that they can disturb their wives 'Ladies time' 

"Okay, let's go!" Zhao Li Xin agrees readily.

Li Mo Zhen beamed in delight "After you" he make a polite gesture.

Mong Ki watch them in silence "...."

Not long after Bei Li Yan came "Where's our Lord, I have a new information for him?" his eyes search for the conspicuous gloomy figures. 

"He left with master Li Mo Zhen" Mong Ki reply shortly.

Bei Li Yan stunned, since when Zhao Li Xin socialize with other people "Why?"

Mong Ki sighed "To disturbed their wives Leisure times" 

"Aah… that explains" Bei Li Yan nodded in understanding.

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Meantime Lory was having a conversation with Gu Lian Fu, the two of them stared at each other, Gu Lian Fu felt uneasy then averted his gaze from Lory. "Uhm ... I ... it's about Yang Xi Ying," he said nervously. 

"Oh, what about her?" Lory tilted her head pretend to be oblivious.

"We've known each other since we were little but when we grew up things have changed, I had a lot of misunderstandings with her, I hope Miss Lao can help me to talk with Xi Ying," he said sincerely. 

What was the misunderstanding?" Lory said indifferently.

He could hear Lory's sarcastic words. startled,  Gu Lian Fu didn't know how to answer Lory's question "I ... I didn't mean to hurt her, I was misled by lied and schemed of other people, I misunderstood her, so I…." his voice thick with regret. There were many things he wanted to change but he couldn't turn back the time and there was nothing he could do about the past, with a trembling voice he muttered softly "If only I had known, I wouldn't have let Xi Ying fall into that situation" 

"But you did ...." Lory interrupted his words mercilessly, "You left her alone when she needed you the most."

Lory's words choked his throat, the bitterness on his face couldn't be more clear. On the contrary, Lory remains indifferent, in her opinion, Gu Lian Fu's regret comes too little, too late, his feeling is useless since Yang Xi Ying already moves on from her past and happy with her life. 

"What do you want me to do, Master Gu?" Lory drew long breaths, feeling impatient and bored.

Gu Lian Fu is not stupid, he knows Lory doesn't have the best opinion about him, but he doesn't care "I want to amend my mistakes, I hope Miss Luo will help me to talk to Yang Xi Ying, I know you have a good relationship with Xi Ying so I hope you don't mind. "

Gu Lian Fu thickens his face. He does contradict himself, in one part he still has some prejudices about Lory he doesn't have full trust in Lory's character but on the other hand, he knew how close the relationship between Yang Xi Ying and Lory, he honestly never saw Yang Xi Ying let her guards down in front of other people including her own parents, it showed the level Yang Xi Ying trust for Lory. Gu Lian Fu believes if Lory talks to her, Yang Xi Ying will listen to her.

But Lory won't let him use her as he pleases, Lory glanced at Gu Lian Fu and sneered, "Why do I have to help you?" Lory tilted her head.

"What?" Gu Lian Fu stunned by Lory's reaction.

Why didn't Gu Lian Fu expect Lory to refute him? That's because the culture of people in this world is very concerned about their own image and reputation, especially those with high status. They like to show themselves as generous, compassionate, and kind people especially for women, they expected to be gentle and benevolent so Gu Lian Fu is sure that Lory will help him if she considers her own reputation, and Lory's didn't have the best reputation so she should be more careful with her action and behavior in public if she doesn't want her reputation got worsen.

Unfortunately, Princess Lorient comes from a very different culture, when it comes to personal matters she prefers to be honest and blunt, she doesn't like roundabout ways because important things have to be said clearly and directly or it will create unnecessary misunderstandings.

Lory put down her teacup on the side table, then she looks Gu Lian Fu sharply "For women, reputation is their everything, a little bad rumor could affect their entire life, can you imagine what was Yang Xi Ying going through? everyone condemn her, mocked her, belittle her, I can't imagine how lonely and desperate she was. At that time you even if you can't help her solved her problem but at least you can trust her and comfort her as a good friend but you don't…" anger flare across her face, Lory regretted that she was not close to Yang Xi Ying at that time yet so she couldn't be there to help her but Gu Lian Fu was different, he is Yang Xi Ying childhood friends, he should know about Yang Xi Ying better than anyone else. 

"Not only did you not help him, but you also doubted her like everyone else, and when she asked for help, you rejected her coldly" Lory smirked at him "Thank goodness he met Li Mo Zhen, even though he never knew Xi Ying before, but he trusted her, not only that he also protected her, Li Mo Zhen even married her regardless of what other people said"