Wear A Book And Hug Your Apprentice’S Thigh Tightly Chapter 11
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It made Li Yuan’s heart flutter.
They arrived at the Prefect’s residence.
A woman, accompanied by her daughter, was waiting at the gate to greet them.
Chen Qian said, “Esteemed Immortal Masters, this is my wife, Chen Luoshi, and my youngest daughter, Fen’er. Since the two Immortal Masters are women, it would be inconvenient for this official to make the arrangements, so I have asked my wife to prepare your accommodations.”
Chen Luoshi smiled gently and said, “Please follow me, Immortal Masters.”
Chun Yu and Li Yuan followed Madam Chen into the courtyard.
As they walked past a small garden, Chun Yu suddenly saw a little girl clinging to a window, sneaking around, seemingly trying to eavesdrop on something.
Chun Yu pointed at the little girl and said, “Hey, little girl, what are you doing?”
Everyone turned their heads to look. Fen’er called out, “Yu’er, come down quickly!”
The little girl heard her, climbed down from the window, stuck her tongue out at them, and quickly ran away.
Madam Chen chuckled, “Please forgive us, Immortal Masters. That is my youngest daughter, Yu’er. The tutor is giving a lesson inside, and she often runs off to eavesdrop.”
Chun Yu was surprised. “Eavesdrop? Why would she eavesdrop? She is at the age where she should be receiving instruction.”
“This…” Madam Chen paused, then said, “My husband believes that ‘a woman without talent is virtuous,’ so the daughters in our household are not permitted to study.”
So that was it. Chun Yu and Li Yuan exchanged a glance. No wonder they felt that Prefect Chen was acting a bit strangely; he was prejudiced against women. But how could he forget that the current Emperor was a woman, and the Sect Master of the foremost immortal sect was also a woman? What right did he have to look down on women?
However, this was the family’s private business, and Chun Yu felt it was inappropriate to interfere. After a brief chat, they followed Madam Chen to the rear courtyard.
When Madam Chen arrived at the rear courtyard, several older women were just emerging from two rooms.
They approached Madam Chen and reported, “Madam, the rooms have been prepared.”
Madam Chen then addressed Chun Yu and Li Yuan, “Immortal Masters, the rooms are ready. Please stay here for the time being. I will arrange for meals to be delivered daily. Once my husband finds suitable accommodations for the two Immortal Masters, you may move into your own residence.”
Chun Yu said, “Thank you for your trouble, Madam.”
As they were speaking, a servant boy suddenly rushed over in a panic to report, “This is terrible, Madam! Demon Realm strange birds have suddenly attacked! The Prefect is leading the troops to fight them in the city. Please arrange the affairs of the residence.”
Madam Chen immediately looked worried. “The Demon Realm strange birds attack frequently and have devoured countless citizens. The Prefect and his troops suffer heavy losses every time they engage these demon birds. Please, Immortal Masters, you must save us.”
Chun Yu said, “Don’t worry. We will certainly protect Lord Chen and the city’s populace.”
After speaking, Chun Yu summoned her sword and, along with Li Yuan, flew toward the city.
From the air, Chun Yu and Li Yuan saw several huge, hideous Demon Realm strange birds. Some already had citizens clutched in their talons, and others had torn flesh dangling from their beaks.
Chun Yu immediately conjured flying swords and attacked the demon birds.
Chen Qian and his soldiers were trying to stop the demon birds. Although the birds’ magic was weak, their physical strength was immense. Their bodies were covered in dark, black feathers, and a single bird was the size of an adult man. Their beaks were full of sharp teeth, capable of snatching away an adult in one bite.
To ordinary citizens, they were terrifying. But in Chun Yu’s eyes, these were merely low-level minions, completely insignificant before her, the Vast Brilliance Immortal Sect’s foremost disciple.
Chun Yu swiftly slaughtered the demon birds and helped the citizens tend to their wounds.
Prefect Chen hurried forward and said, “The two Immortal Masters have truly worked hard. I hadn’t even had a chance to properly host you before this demon bird attack occurred. Thank you for rushing to our rescue.”
Chun Yu replied, “Prefect Chen, there is no need to be polite. We came to Twilight City specifically to eliminate demons and maintain order.”
Prefect Chen nodded repeatedly. Seeing Chun Yu’s capability, his attitude toward the two seemed to change. He said, “I will instruct the yamen officials to handle the aftermath. The two Immortal Masters may return to the residence to rest. Tonight, this official will prepare a welcoming banquet for you. Besides myself, the other officials of the Prefect’s residence will also come to pay their respects to the two Immortal Masters.”
“Very well,” Chun Yu nodded, and she and Li Yuan returned to the Prefect’s residence.
Upon seeing Madam Chen, Chun Yu informed her that the demon bird incident had been resolved. Madam Chen then excused herself to prepare for the evening’s welcoming banquet.
Since they had nothing to do, Chun Yu and Li Yuan wandered around the Prefect’s residence.
When they reached the small garden, Li Yuan pointed to a spot. Chun Yu turned her head and saw the little girl again, trying to secretly listen to the tutor’s lecture.
This time, they didn’t disturb the little girl, but she noticed them anyway. She pouted, reluctantly climbed down from the window ledge, and left.
Chun Yu chuckled a few times. She then asked Li Yuan, “Do you think Prefect Chen will really take us to pay respects to Granny Ye tonight?”
Li Yuan said, “He probably will, but it will be the fake one.”
Chun Yu asked, “Then how can we find the real Granny Ye?”
Li Yuan replied, “There must be others in this residence who know.”
Chun Yu asked, “Are you referring to Madam Chen?”
Li Yuan nodded. “However, I know Madam Chen is loyal to Prefect Chen. Without his permission, she wouldn’t speak even if she knew. But I think, besides the Prefect and Madam Chen, there might be two other people who know.”
Chun Yu said, “You mean their eldest daughter, Fen’er? Fen’er might know something. She is often by Madam Chen’s side, so she must be aware of the situation. But even if Fen’er knows, she might not tell us. She probably wouldn’t dare defy her father.”
Li Yuan raised an eyebrow. “If the older one is too scared, isn’t there still the younger one?”
Chun Yu let out a long “Oh.” “I see, haha…”
When it came to interacting with students, no one was better suited than Chun Yu, as she was originally a teacher.
Chun Yu used an invisibility spell to conceal both herself and Li Yuan. Sure enough, they saw the little girl come to the window to secretly listen to the lesson for the third time.
After the little girl had been listening for a while, Chun Yu and Li Yuan revealed themselves. The little girl stared in astonishment as the two appeared, her mouth wide open.
The little girl said, “Wow, Immortal Fairy Sisters, how did you appear?”
Chun Yu said, “This is called the Invisibility Spell. If you learn the Invisibility Spell, no one will be able to see you no matter where you go.”
The little girl exclaimed, “Wow! If I learn the Invisibility Spell, I can go inside and listen to the lessons! Immortal Fairy Sisters, can you teach me?”
“Who is making a commotion outside?”
The little girl jumped in fright. “Oh no, the tutor found out!”
Just as the little girl was about to run, Li Yuan grabbed her and made a shushing gesture.
The little girl was very clever and immediately clamped her mouth shut.
The tutor opened the door and looked left and right outside. He muttered, “Strange, there’s no one here. Ah, I must be getting old, my ears are playing tricks on me.”
But Chun Yu, Li Yuan, and Yu’er were standing right outside the door, yet the tutor couldn’t see them at all. Only after the tutor closed the door and went back inside did Chun Yu retract the spell.
The three walked into the small garden, and Yu’er chased after them, saying, “Immortal Fairy Sisters, can you teach me? I really want to learn that spell.”
Chun Yu shook her head. “No, you are too young. You can’t learn spells yet.”
The little girl pouted, looking down sadly. “Is there really no other way, Immortal Fairy Sister?”
Chun Yu said, “Well, there is a way.”
Chun Yu took the flower clip from the little girl’s hair and cast a small spell on it.
She said, “I have cast a spell on your hair clip. As long as you recite the incantation, the Invisibility Spell will work.”
Yu’er touched the hair clip and asked, “Thank you, Immortal Fairy Sister. What is the incantation?”
Chun Yu said, “About that, are you willing to do a favor for me? If you help me with this favor, I will tell you the incantation for the Invisibility Spell.”
Yu’er said, “Yes, yes! What do you want Yu’er to do?”
Chun Yu asked, “Has Yu’er ever heard your parents mention someone named Granny Ye?”
Yu’er nodded. “One night it was raining heavily, and Yu’er was scared to sleep alone, so I went to Father and Mother’s room. I heard them talking about Granny Ye, but I was too sleepy and didn’t hear exactly what they were saying.”
Chun Yu and Li Yuan exchanged a look, confirming their suspicions.
Chun Yu continued to ask, “Do you know if your parents often go to some very mysterious places when they don’t take you with them?”
Yu’er shook her head. “Father sometimes has to go out of the city to fight demon monsters, but Mother hardly ever leaves the house.”
Chun Yu was surprised. “Doesn’t leave the residence? Could it be that Granny Ye is right here in the Prefect’s residence?”
Li Yuan thought for a moment. “It’s not impossible. After all, with so many guards, the Prefect’s residence is indeed the safest place in the city.”
Yu’er said, “Immortal Fairy Sisters, are you looking for Granny Ye? Should I go ask Mother?”
Chun Yu said, “It’s alright, we can look for her ourselves. Yu’er, I can tell you the incantation for the Invisibility Spell, but you have to promise me two things.”
Yu’er said, “Mhm, Yu’er promises to do everything you ask, Sister.”
Chun Yu said, “First, you must not use the Invisibility Spell to do bad things. But I believe Yu’er is a good child and definitely won’t do anything bad, right?”
Yu’er nodded.
Chun Yu said, “Second, you must not tell anyone about the questions I asked you today. You can’t tell your father or mother. Can you do that?”
Yu’er said, “Immortal Fairy Sister, don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone.”
Chun Yu nodded, leaned close to Yu’er’s ear, whispered a few words, and then asked, “Did you remember?”
Yu’er smiled. “I remembered! The incantation for the Invisibility Spell is: Sister Li Yuan is smart and beautiful!”
Li Yuan stared at Chun Yu in surprise, her cheeks slightly flushed. “Why didn’t you say yourself?”
Chun Yu looked at Li Yuan and said, “What’s wrong? That’s the truth! Our little classmate Li Yuan is just as smart and beautiful as little classmate Yu’er.”
Li Yuan smiled helplessly at Chun Yu, her gaze slowly drifting to Chun Yu’s lips. The shape of her lips was slightly upturned, the curve beautiful, and there were two faint dimples on her cheeks.
Chun Yu’s appearance wasn’t exactly seductive, but Li Yuan found her captivating, utterly captivating.
Especially that beautiful lip shape—it made Li Yuan’s heart flutter.