Seeing the Great Elder's angry expression, Li Tianjue listened a little longer and finally understood what was going on.
"Great Elder, I didn't do these things. Su Luo is talking nonsense..."
Before he could finish speaking, the Great Elder interrupted him: "You still don't admit it? Would Sister Su use such things to tarnish her reputation? Tianjue, you've disappointed me too much!"
Just as Li Tianjue was about to argue, noisy voices came from the doorway: "You little brat... come out here for this old man!"
"Tianjue, Tianjue, you actually did such a thing. I misjudged you!"
"How could you be so muddle-headed..."
In the blink of an eye, all six elders had arrived.
They pointed at Li Tianjue one by one, scolding him with grief and indignation, and making a scene as if the golden signboard of Qingxu Heaven was completely ruined, and Li Tianjue would henceforth fall into depravity, spending his days philandering and enjoying himself...
The Second Elder pointed at Li Tianjue, his chest heaving with anger: "Tell me, how did you bully Sister Su? She's such a good girl, how could you bear to do this to her?"
The Third Elder looked like he was disappointed that iron could not be made into steel: "Tianjue, Sister Su is indeed good, but you can't be so reckless! If you like her, you should just tell us. At the very least, you should get married first, and then you can fool around..."
"What do you mean 'fool around'? This is called marital bliss! What are you talking about!"
"Oh, don't interrupt me. I'm educating Tianjue. Why are you pulling me? Tianjue, tell me, what were you thinking, doing this in the Resources Hall in broad daylight? Must you be so impatient..."
The Fourth Elder was even more anxious: "Tianjue, if you like Sister Su, that's a good thing! Hurry up and apologize to Sister Su, then propose to her, and you can get married immediately. This matter will be over. Otherwise, if it gets out, won't the reputation of our Qingxu Heaven be ruined by your hands? Your master will beat you to death when he returns!"
The Fifth Elder stomped his feet anxiously, wishing he could go help Li Tianjue arrange the marriage immediately.
The Sixth Elder was still clamoring for a grandson next year...
Li Tianjue's entire face turned dark, his fists clenching little by little.
This woman was really good at stirring up trouble!
It was just a small matter of him tricking her out of the Resources Hall. It was one thing for her to touch him inappropriately all the time, but now she didn't even care about her reputation and used such a thing to tarnish him. He really underestimated this brat!
Finally, after the elders calmed down a bit, Li Tianjue had a chance to explain: "Elders, it's not like this. I'll go find Su Luo to explain it clearly to you..."
"There's nothing to explain. Since you've done such a thing, you must take responsibility as a man!"
"Yes, otherwise, we old guys will be done with you..."
Seeing that the Third Elder was about to make a scene again, the Sixth Elder quickly pulled him and said telepathically: "That's enough. If you push any further, be careful of trouble. It's enough when the time is right, and you know Tianjue's temperament."
The Sixth Elder then realized and quickly changed his expression: "Alright, we'll give you a pass because of your sincere attitude. You go and explain to Sister Su quickly. If you should reconcile, reconcile. If you should prepare for the wedding, prepare for the wedding..."
Li Tianjue didn't say anything more and soon left Zizhu Residence.
As soon as he left, the six elders immediately burst into smiles.
"What do you think? Did I act well? Did I fool Tianjue?"
"Hahahaha, this kid Tianjue is good at everything, but he's clueless about romance. He's so old and hasn't liked a woman yet. This time, he's definitely going to fall for Sister Su!"
"I really like Sister Su. She's smart and capable. If she gets together with Tianjue, I'll support it with both hands."
"Tsk tsk tsk, Qingxu Heaven is about to have a joyous occasion..."
The elders thought happily and with great anticipation.
...
Meanwhile, Li Tianjue first went to the Resources Hall, but didn't find Su Luo. With a gloomy face, he then went to Feihong Residence.
As he passed Wanghe Residence, Tang Xiaoguo was biting into an apple. Seeing Li Tianjue rushing over, she was about to greet him, but when she saw his不对劲 expression, she quickly shrunk back.
"So scary, what's wrong with Senior Brother?" Tang Xiaoguo hid by the door, her heart pounding.
Li Tianjue strode forward and entered Feihong Residence directly without knocking.
In the room, Su Luo was worrying about the Resources Hall. Suddenly, she felt a chill pervading the air. Looking up, she saw Li Tianjue standing at the doorway, looking at her coldly. Her rose cake trembled in her hand.
"Uh oh, this man has come looking for me."
But in a moment, she calmed down. What did it have to do with her?
She hadn't said anything wrong.
When Li Tianjue entered Su Luo's room, he saw her lounging lazily on the couch, eating rose cake with a leisurely air. He had initially felt a little guilty, but his gaze immediately turned cold again.
"Su Luo, what nonsense did you tell the elders? You're always stirring up trouble, don't you have anything better to do?"
Li Tianjue's tone was calm, but Su Luo could sense his anger.
He was really angry!
Su Luo slowly took a sip of tea, swallowed the pastry, and then said lightly: "I didn't do anything. I was just deceived by a heartless scoundrel and had to bear the expenses for tens of thousands of people in Qingxu Heaven. I'm just a little wronged."
"Alas, since I met a certain person, I've risked my life to help him snatch spiritual herbs, treated the Fifth Senior Brother, exposed the spies of Qingxu Heaven, and saved the Second Senior Brother... But what was the result? In the end, I was plotted against. Alas, my life is truly bitter!"
As Su Luo spoke, her eyes were about to turn red again. She deliberately looked at Li Tianjue with an innocent and pitiable gaze: "Senior Brother, are you worthy of me?"
Li Tianjue's face stiffened, and he was choked speechless.
It was true that he had acted inappropriately, but she shouldn't have spoken nonsense!
Su Luo walked up to Li Tianjue, tears welling up in her eyes: "Senior Brother, my heart is so bitter..."
"Enough, enough. Let's put this matter aside and call it even."
Li Tianjue couldn't stand her demeanor any longer and his expression softened a bit: "Su Luo, go and explain to the elders, and clarify this matter. Otherwise, it will tarnish both your and my reputation, and it won't be appropriate if it gets out."
Su Luo looked at Li Tianjue with her clear, innocent big eyes and said pitifully: "But Senior Brother, I wasn't speaking nonsense. You gave the Resources Hall to me, which was already bullying me. Should I tell the elders that the Resources Hall's treasury is empty and there's nothing left?"
"..." Li Tianjue was speechless and his head began to ache.
A hint of slyness flashed in her eyes. Su Luo looked at him seriously and said: "Senior Brother, I have some sincere words to say. In fact, from the first day I met you, I knew you were righteous and responsible."
"You are good to everyone in Qingxu Heaven and fulfill your duty as the Senior Brother, that's why everyone likes and respects you so much, the elders trust you, and so do I..."
Her voice became gentler and gentler, and her small hands even touched Li Tianjue's chest, her eyes filled with admiration.
Li Tianjue's heart skipped a beat, and he became somewhat flustered by Su Luo's gaze.
He grabbed her small hands that were starting to draw circles and was about to push them away. The soft, smooth feeling made him reluctant to let go. His eyes fell on her lightly parting pink lips, and he suddenly recalled the scene in Luoying Country before.
Petals falling like snow, fragrant and beautiful, drifting down...
"Senior Brother..."
Li Tianjue's body felt hot, and his brain almost crashed.