The interior decoration of the painted boat was not luxurious; rather, it was simple and restrained, furnished only with a single folding screen and a dozen or so jade tables arranged along both sides. The embroidery on the screen depicted the beautiful scenery of Qingyang Lake, with ripples shimmering across the water, showing a level of artistry akin to that of a great master.
Guest Chong greeted Manager Qu and the Foundation Establishment guest cultivators, gesturing for them to take their seats at the second jade table on the left. When it came to Shen Ping, however, Manager Qu brought him up in conversation.
"Old Qu, if you have Talisman Master Shen sit here, he might not feel quite at ease. I think it would be better for him to sit with a few of my untalented disciples."
Chapter 98