The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 23: Welcoming and Silence

Six women approached, dressed in flowing white gowns. Their hair was half-up in a simple bun, the other half hanging down casually, revealing the demeanor of chivalrous women. They walked up to Gu Yichen and Lu Linger, performed a simple Jianghu salute, and then gracefully gestured for them to come in. "Young Master and Young Lady, please come this way. The host has been waiting for you."

Lu Ling'er and Gu Yichen followed their lead, following the path to a pavilion by the lake. The pavilion was simple and elegant, surrounded by blooming flowers. The clear waters of the lake reflected the blue of the sky. Inside, a man and a woman leisurely sipped tea, as if awaiting their arrival.

Gu Yichen raised his hand to signal the maids to lead the way, while he leisurely took Lu Linger's hand and walked towards the pavilion with ease. Lu Linger noticed that every movement of Gu Yichen revealed a unique temperament and demeanor, a temperament not possessed by ordinary people, but unique to aristocrats.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of delusion. The aura exuded by Gu Yichen's every move seemed out of place in this world, carrying a nobleness and elegance that was not of the ordinary. Whether it was his posture or the calm composure he displayed when walking with her, she felt an indescribable aura of nobility.

When they reached the pavilion, Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er nodded in greeting to the couple. The man was tall, handsome, and possessed a calm demeanor like a mountain; the woman was serene and elegant, lightly dressed, with a smile on her face. Both looked like celestial beings stepped from a painting, perfectly complementing the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains.

"Please sit down." The man extended his hand to gesture for the two to sit down, his tone gentle and polite.

Lu Ling'er and Gu Yichen exchanged a glance, then sat on two mats in the pavilion. Lu Ling'er was filled with curiosity, wondering about the identities of this couple and why they were waiting there.

"Your arrival has kept us waiting for a long time," the woman said gently. "We have specially set up this tea garden here, and we look forward to meeting you."

Gu Yichen smiled slightly, sat down relaxedly, raised his teacup and took a sip. "It's our honor to be here. May I ask you two, what secrets are hidden in this secret realm? Why is there such an exquisite setting?"

The man's eyes were gentle and profound as he spoke slowly, "This secret place is part of an ancient legend, hiding many histories and secrets. We guard it to welcome those who can solve the mystery."

The woman nodded and continued, "The fact that you've made it here means you've passed numerous tests. Next, we'll answer more of your questions about this secret realm."

Lu Ling'er listened to these words, but her heart was still filled with doubt. She stared at the couple, her heart filled with doubts. "What they say sounds reasonable, but the opening of this secret realm is so closely connected to Gu Yichen's jade pendant. How can I easily believe them?"

She lowered her head in thought, vaguely feeling that the true identities of this couple might be related to Gu Yichen in some way. So she tentatively asked, "Excuse me, are you two related to my husband?"

The man and the woman exchanged a glance, then the man shook his head slightly, his tone calm: "We have no direct relationship with Gu Yichen. We are the guardians of this secret place, and that is our duty."

Lu Ling'er didn't show any unusual reaction when she heard these words, but she was still uneasy inside. She still couldn't fully believe these words, because the opening of the secret realm was too closely related to Gu Yichen's jade pendant. She felt that her guess was not wrong.

As the conversation in the pavilion deepens, Gu Yichen and Lu Ling'er learn about the complex background of this secret realm and the challenges they will face. The mysterious man and woman will reveal more secrets about the secret realm, gradually outlining the true face of this fairyland.