Ouyang Kui respectfully escorted Lu Zheng and the others out the door, then announced he was going into seclusion to craft a zither, not seeing any external guests for a month.
Jing Qianyu hooked her arm around Shen Ying's, chattering and marveling at Lu Zheng's prowess.
"Young Master Lu is really amazing. I've heard that Master Ouyang is usually very proud, yet..."
"Who would've thought Young Master Lu could play for the Phoenix Goddess!"
"I wonder how beautiful the Phoenix Goddess is?"
"I've only heard that there's a phoenix in the Southern Border, witnessing the rise and fall through the ages, the change from sea to mulberry fields. It's my first time realizing I'm so close to the Phoenix Goddess!"
"Young Master Lu's music was so enchanting, I felt as though I really saw the phoenix!"
Shen Ying, being held by her, smiled and said, "You're so curious, why don't you let your family's Ancestor take you to visit her?"
