Yu Hang, beneath the West Lake.
The West Lake Water Mansion gifted by the West Lake Lord had been renamed.
According to Ao Qing's wishes.
The lake bottom near the Water Mansion was cleaned up and paved with large slabs of white jade tiles.
Hua Yun had no objections to this.
As long as Ao Qing wanted to do it, she would wave her snow-white hand and approve the request.
The Dongting Dragon King truly spared no expense for his daughter.
After days of tireless work by countless Dongting shrimp soldiers and crab generals.
The West Lake Dragon King's Mansion finally had the grandeur befitting a true dragon residence.
The vast expanse of the West Lake's bottom was illuminated by the pearl atop the Dragon Palace. Walking across the white jade square, a crystal palace constantly floating in the water came into view.
Thousands of auspicious colors and countless rays of light enveloped the Dragon Palace in a rainbow glow.
At this moment.
Several figures stood inside the Dragon Palace's main hall.
Ao Qing revealed his half-dragon form, with dragon horns on his head and dragon scales on his temples.
Behind him stood Xiao Qing, dressed in green, with a cold expression, and the West Lake Lord, in a short-sleeved military uniform, with a radiant smile.
Across from Ao Qing was a woman in a golden gown that reached her feet, her brows and eyes exuding an air of coldness.
Upon seeing Ao Qing, the woman knelt down in a curtsy, her coldness melting away like snow, revealing a captivating and alluring smile.
"Xia Gu, daughter of the Golden Dragon King, greets the West Lake Lord."
Ao Qing returned the greeting, politely saying:
"The Golden Dragon Elder presides over the north and south shipping routes, protecting the region. In theory, I should be the one to visit first. Now, it's I who am being discourteous for troubling the princess to make this trip."
Xia Gu covered her lips with a light chuckle, her sleeve slipping down, revealing a wrist as smooth as congealed fat.
A golden chain studded with various gemstones adorned her hand, radiating a brilliant glow.
"I had previously heard my father speak of my elder brother, saying he was proud without arrogance, humble without being subservient, the most outstanding amongst our generation of dragon offspring."
"I didn't believe it before, but after meeting my elder brother today, I realize my father's words weren't even enough."
Ao Qing smiled and gestured, inviting Xia Gu to enter the Water Mansion, where they dined with Xiao Qing and Hua Yun.
However, this meal was filled with a potent atmosphere of tension.
Hua Yun and Xia Gu bickered openly and subtly, their eyes clashing like lightning and thunder.
Xiao Qing, unaware of the situation, could only blink her beautiful clear eyes, looking at Ao Qing for help.
Ao Qing didn't actually understand, but he knew what Xiao Qing was thinking.
His divine consciousness quietly entered Xiao Qing's mind, whispering a few words.
Xiao Qing furrowed her brow, suspiciously looking at Ao Qing, replying through her divine consciousness.
"Are you sure you know why they're arguing?"
Ao Qing raised an eyebrow.
"Of course, just transform into a little snake and come over, and I'll tell you."
Xiao Qing stared at Ao Qing.
After a long silence, she took advantage of the fact that Hua Yun and Xia Gu were both distracted, sticking out her tongue at Ao Qing. She didn't use divine consciousness, but used lip language to say
"I'd believe you when hell freezes over."
Ever since that day when Ao Qing tricked her.
Xiao Qing had considered Ao Qing her greatest enemy in life. She would overthink every decision Ao Qing made, considering them over and over again.
It didn't matter if she couldn't figure it out.
As long as she didn't follow Ao Qing's advice.
Xiao Qing's delicate eyebrows curved into a beautiful arc, her bright eyes hiding a mischievous smile.
She! Cen Bi Qing! A cunning fox!
Ao Qing didn't get angry, just smiled and continued watching the show.
At the dinner table, Hua Yun and Xia Gu were at odds.
Ao Qing and Xiao Qing didn't understand, but the two women did.
Why, before Ao Qing took office, did the Dongting Dragon King only let Hua Yun occupy the name of West Lake Lord?
When Ao Qing took office, why did he let Hua Yun move directly into the West Lake?
Wasn't it to create opportunities for interaction with Ao Qing?
Hua Yun might look young, but she was at least half-dragon and already an age appropriate for marriage.
The Dongting Lord letting her move into the West Lake was clearly to give her a strategic advantage, to see if she could snag a husband.
In simple terms, it was a blind date.
Hua Yun didn't mind, she packed up some of her belongings and moved in.
Before Ao Qing arrived, she spent her days in the Dragon Palace, fantasizing about what Ao Qing looked like.
Once she saw Ao Qing with her own eyes, all her thoughts were condensed into a single sentence.
This man is mine!
As for Xiao Qing, she might appear sharp, but Hua Yun knew she was just an innocent girl, not a threat at all.
But with Xia Gu's arrival, the situation had changed.
What did the Golden Dragon King have to do with Ao Qing taking office? He's eight generations removed!
Is the Golden Dragon King even a dragon?
Therefore, Hua Yun knew immediately.
The visit was a pretext.
This Xia Gu was also here to find a husband and steal a man.
As the tension grew.
Hua Yun's lips curled into a sly smile, she said with a hint of amusement.
"It's getting late, is Miss Xia Gu going to stay here?"
Before Xia Gu could respond, Hua Yun put on an air of realization, saying with a suggestive tone:
"It's my fault, I forgot Miss Xia Gu hasn't married yet, without her family present, it's really inconvenient to stay in a man's home."
"How about this, I'll escort you later, Miss Xia Gu, you should head home early, so your family won't worry about you."
Xia Gu's clear eyes narrowed slightly.
She wanted her to go home?
Impossible!
She knew the purpose of her trip, and she was very satisfied with Ao Qing.
Handsome, gentle, cultured.
He was far better than the others her father had introduced.
If she missed this chance, she wouldn't know who she could marry in the future.
Her eyes flickered.
Xia Gu came up with a plan.
She coughed lightly and mentioned the Yan family who had jumped into the river and committed suicide, which she had encountered on the way.
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