Chapter 1379: Chapter 1380 An Yiqing’s Thoughts (2)
Chiang Yu felt a chill in his heart, gave Shao Qiang a warning glare, and quickly stepped forward to explain: "Miss An, please calm down. Shao Qiang just has a bit of a temper, he already knows he was wrong. Shao Qiang, hurry and apologize to Miss An. Or do you want me to bring the Sect Leader here?"
Chiang Yu’s suggestive threat made Shao Qiang feel like he had swallowed a pot of muck, his chest felt stifled. He unwillingly glared at An Yiqing, and finally, under everyone’s gaze, reluctantly lowered his head.
"Miss An, I’m sorry!"
An Yiqing looked coldly at Shao Qiang, whose eyes were full of resentment and anger, not knowing what was on her mind. She did not speak, and Shao Qiang dared not lift his head, nor did Chiang Yu dare to say anything more.
After a long time, a light, disdainful laugh echoed.
"Mr. Chiang, I don’t think our meeting today was particularly pleasant. Next time we have the chance, let’s have a private chat. Remember, don’t bring any irrelevant people. The survival of the Xuanqing Sect depends on you, Mr. Chiang! Ah Feng, see the guests out!"
With that, An Yiqing turned and left, leaving behind a contemplative Chiang Yu and an enraged Shao Qiang facing the icy An Zhifeng.
A moment later, An Zhifeng, who had just seen off Chiang Yu and Shao Qiang, appeared in the courtyard.
"Are the people gone?" An Yiqing asked nonchalantly while reading a book.
"They’re gone, that Shao Qiang’s expression was priceless. Miss, after this encounter, I actually think that Chiang Yu is rather underappreciated in the Xuanqing Sect." An Zhifeng sighed; Chiang Yu’s temperament and talent were something he admired. If they weren’t serving different masters, they might have become good friends.
An Yiqing looked up from her book and teasingly glanced at An Zhifeng, "What? Love at first sight after just one meeting?"
An Zhifeng was covered in cold sweat, a large bead of sweat rolled down his forehead. "Miss, my sexual orientation is entirely normal..."
An Yiqing flashed a bright smile, showing her pearly whites, and stopped teasing An Zhifeng, "Ah Feng, why do you think that Chiang Yu is underappreciated in Xuanqing Sect?"
An Zhifeng’s expression turned serious, "Chiang Yu gives me the impression of Zhuge Liang from the Three Kingdoms period, loyal and chivalrous. As Old Master An would say, he has a righteous spirit. Although such a person might not even be able to truss a chicken, his wisdom and insight are far superior to others. But the Xuanqing Sect is now controlled by Long Zaitian and the Shao Brothers, with chaos at heart. Especially since Long Zaitian is notoriously suspicious, the typical type who favors sycophants over worthy ministers. It’s no secret anymore that he doesn’t treat Chiang Yu well in the Xuanqing Sect. Yet, I can’t understand why Long Zaitian must have such a dung-packed brain to not make good use of someone as loyal and committed as him?"
An Yiqing put down her book, glanced once at An Zhifeng, and softly chuckled.
"I used to be puzzled over why Long Zaitian disliked Chiang Yu so much, but then Brother Yu once told me something, and I understood."
An Zhifeng’s eyes lit up, "What’s the secret here?"
"Long Zaitian is not the biological son of the Xuanqing Sect’s Old Sect Leader; he is an adopted son."
An Zhifeng was momentarily stunned, clearly never having heard this news before. He was silent for a while, gradually forming several speculations in his mind.
"Miss, are you implying that it’s because Chiang Yu was once saved by the Old Sect Leader, causing Long Zaitian to be wary of him? But that doesn’t make sense, since the Old Sect Leader has already passed the position to Long Zaitian. Why would he still be wary of Chiang Yu?"
An Yiqing stood up, walked to the flowerbed, picked up a watering can, and while watering the flowers, slowly revealed the truth, "The old Sect Leader of Xuanqing Sect originally intended to pass the position to his eldest son, but the eldest son unfortunately died. He then planned to pass it to his second son, but the second son also died of illness not long after. Helplessly, the old man passed the position of the Sect Leader to Long Zaitian. Ah Feng, do you understand now?"