They previously evaluated this love rival from a man's perspective, but women see men differently than men see men. In their eyes, Zhou Yuqi is useless and weak, but perhaps women think he is gentle, considerate and comfortable.
What's more, Cai Zhao himself has extraordinary martial arts skills, so he might find Zhou Yuqi a suitable husband.
"Zhaozhao, you don't look well and have lost a bit of weight. Could it be that you haven't eaten well recently?" Zhou Yuqi asked with concern.
Cai Zhao sighed: "You are tired of traveling and traveling, how can you have an appetite?"
"I knew it." Zhou Yuqi smiled and took out an exquisite and beautiful white porcelain jar from the bag behind him. "Try it, it's newly pickled this month."
"Amber plums!" Cai Zhao's eyes lit up. He took one and tasted one. The sour and sweet taste slowly spread on the tip of his tongue, making him feel appetizing and refreshing. She said with joyful eyebrows: "Well, it's really delicious. It only depends on the craftsmanship of your Peiqiong Villa. Luoying Valley can't make it taste like this."
"When you, sister Zhaozhao, come to Peiqiong Villa in the future, you can eat it whenever you want." Zhou Yuqi said with a smile.
Cai Zhao said shyly: "I still have to practice in Qingque Sect for two or three years."
Zhou Yuqi lowered his head and said softly: "It doesn't matter how long it takes. Ever since I found out about our engagement, I should take good care of you."
As soon as these words came out, the Qingque Sect disciples' eyes subtly moved to Song Yuzhi and Qi Lingbo.
——We have been engaged since childhood, but why is there such a big gap? On one side, it is sunny and warm, and on the other side, it is cold, windy and rainy, and we can't even say a few words of kindness.
Qi Lingbo was so angry that he couldn't help it anymore, and opened his mouth and said: "Master Zhou, do you know who is sitting at the table over there? It is the new leader of the Demon Cult, Mu Qingyan. As for the temperament and ability of this leader, there are others. Maybe you don't know, but Junior Sister Cai knows it very well. After all, they were inseparable in the sect. Master Zhou has plans for the future safety of Peiqiong Villa. Why don't you ask Junior Sister Cai?"
At this moment, the disciples of the Qingque Sect and the Demon Sect were all in the same place, their eyes were bright, and they were waiting with bated breath to eat the melon.
Cai Zhao hadn't felt so comfortable for a long time. He might as well have taken a ladle of cold water when he was feeling restless. He was about to get angry when he heard Zhou Yuqi speak first.
He looked at Qi Lingbo sincerely: "Senior Sister Qi, you are bright and generous, smart, and the beloved daughter of Sect Leader Qi. Your character, appearance, and family background are among the best in the world. Why do you say such things?"
"Everyone knows about Junior Sister Zhaozhao, and my father has told me a long time ago that there is nothing wrong with Junior Sister Zhaozhao. How can we, the Sixth Sect of Beichen, poke the hearts of our own people. I know what you mean by this, Senior Sister Qi, Everyone knows that not only is it useless, but it will also let everyone know that you are targeting Sister Zhaozhao. Senior Sister Qi, why bother?"
Looking at Zhou Yuqi's clear and innocent eyes, Qi Lingbo knew that he did have good intentions, but when he was exposed in person, his heart felt sour and aggrieved, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.
She is also a young woman who needs love and care. She also hopes that her fiancé will take good care of her and her childhood sweetheart. However, Song Yuzhi only gives her cold treatment again and again (at this moment, she selectively forgets that Song Yuzhi has been there since childhood). I am dissatisfied with her arrogance and domineering and hope to correct it).
Qi Lingbo endured it again and again, but finally ran away crying, and Dai Fengchi hurriedly chased after him.
Everyone made soft noises and looked at Zhou Yuqi with respect.
Song Yuzhi and Mu Qingyan quickly touched each other in the air, and then looked away.
They both know each other's thoughts, but they each have their own concerns.
Chapter 98
"Master, please don't be impatient and don't act rashly." Pang Xiongxin, who had just arrived at the inn, said in a low voice.
Song Yuzhi walked around the room, feeling unusually restless, "I was negligent. I shouldn't have concluded that Zhaozhao disliked Zhou Yuqi just based on a few interviews. But I never thought that with Zhaozhao's temper, he would be so unhappy with Zhou Yuqi. , How can this marriage still exist today? I will write a letter asking my father to go to Luoying Valley to propose marriage..."
"The sect leader is currently thinking about how to propose to Sect Leader Qi to cancel the engagement, as well as all the bad things your second brother caused, so he sent me to pay homage to Chang Daxia and his family. How can we end a marriage without canceling it? This is the second marriage, Yu Zhi, please don't mess up." Pang Xiongxin held a hot towel and looked like a nanny.
"I should have broken off the engagement as soon as I came back from Netherworld Huangdao." Song Yuzhi sat down in annoyance, "Oh, today I see Zhou Yuqi treats Zhaozhao with gentleness and considerateness, far better than me. Zhaozhao is also very happy to see him. A gentleman has the beauty of an adult, see Come on, I’d better give up the idea.”
"Don't say goodbye, Young Master." Pang Xiongxin said quickly, "That little girl Qi Lingbo is really too cruel. That day I refused to disclose your whereabouts, Young Master, but she actually pointed at my nose and cursed me. She will really become a great person in the future. I have married the young master’s wife, and I will never dare to be around your third young master again.” - At that time, Qi Lingbo obviously regarded him as a servant of the Song family, but he did not know that he was actually the son of a branch of the Song family’s cousin family. After both of them died, they took refuge in Guangtianmen, almost the same as the Song family.
"I feel wronged, Uncle Six. Ling Bo has been so arrogant and rude since he was a child." Song Yuzhi said in a low voice.
Pang Xiongxin waved his hand: "It doesn't matter to me, but if you marry such a wife, what will you do for the rest of your life? Miss Cai is better, she is kind and loves to laugh. Look at the two maids beside her, one is more imposing than the other, no A kind and kind master cannot raise a maid like this."
Thinking of Hibiscus and Jade who exposed Cai Zhao's scars from time to time, Song Yuzhi smiled unconsciously: "Zhao Zhao has a good temper, but she will not relax her restraints on her subordinates. She manages Chun Ling Xiaozhu very well."
"Who says it's not the case?" Pang Xiongxin sighed, "It's just young master. Uncle Six would like to tell you something thoughtful. Everyone can see good things and everyone wants them. If you step back, there will be many people who want them." We need to go further.”
These words touched Song Yuzhi's heart. Even if he was willing to give in, Mu Qingyan would definitely insist on it.
Pang Xiongxin said again: "Master, think about it again, there are only so many young girls of your age who are from famous families in the world. Yuzhi, you are the first-class person in the world, why don't you marry the first-class wife? Instead, you have to settle for second-rate."
Song Yuzhi stared blankly at the lights: "I am not afraid of dealing with Mu Qingyan. After all, there are countless barriers between him and Zhao Zhao. However, Zhou Yuqi... he is a disciple of Beichen after all. I must not be disadvantageous to him, not overtly or covertly."
It's not like he doesn't know that Zhou Yuqi and Min Xinrou are not clear about something, but starting from someone else's secrets really goes against his upright and proud character since he was young.
Unexpectedly, Pang Xiongxin laughed instead: "Young master, you are right to think so! In fact, the best way for you now is to do nothing."
Song Yuzhi was so smart that he could hear the hidden meaning in just half a sentence, "Uncle Liu means that if I don't take action, let Mu Qingyan do it."
Pang Xiongxin stroked his beard and nodded: "That's exactly what I mean. The way Master Zhou and Miss Zhaozhao get along today, not only do you feel uncomfortable, but also can the leader of the demon sect endure it? So you don't have to do anything, wait for the demon It will be fine if the leader takes care of Master Zhou."
Song Yuzhi's eyes darkened.
Pang Xiongxin added: "Not only that, after all, Miss Cai and Zhou Yuqi have been engaged since childhood and have got along well with each other. If Mu really takes advantage of Zhou Yuqi and ruins the marriage, no matter what the outcome, Cai Zhao will definitely hate her deeply. When the time comes, the young master will be able to benefit from being a fisherman."
"No." Song Yuzhi's face was solemn, "Zhou Yuqi and I both belong to the Sixth Beichen Sect. It's okay if we don't know. Now that we know that Mu Qingyan wants to harm Zhou Yuqi, I can't just sit back and watch."
Pang Xiongxin laughed and lowered his voice: "Young Master, you are overthinking. The leader of the Demon Cult is much more transparent than you. Since he has plans for Miss Cai in his heart, he will never harm Zhou Yuqi, otherwise Xiao Cai Can the girl give up? I thought that the leader of the Demon Cult would take another path, something more sinister, such as Miss Min from Peiqiong Villa..." He had been to Peiqiong Villa several times and had also met Min Xinrou.
"It is beyond our power to destroy a girl's reputation!" Song Yuzhi's eyes were clear and uncompromising.
Pang Xiongxin sighed repeatedly: "Oh, what the sect master said is right. I let you go to Jiuli Mountain too early, and you were raised by Sect Master Qi so you don't know how to adapt. Then I don't know where Miss Min is at the moment. Just rely on the demon cult monster. How can you endure your temper until you catch someone and then unleash it?"
"I estimate that this bad idea will eventually go to a certain brothel. You don't need to worry about the reputation of the courtesan in the brothel. What's more, it can test the determination of Mr. Zhou, lest Miss Cai marry someone else. People."
Song Yuzhi's eyes were a little subtle.
…
"Where is the largest and most expensive brothel in Wu'an City? Is there an oiran?"
Under the bright candlelight, Mu Qingyan was handsome and gorgeous, with bright eyes, but You Guanyue and Shangguan Haonan couldn't help but flinch.
"Find the one with the most beautiful appearance and the best skills. Let's set up a game for the one named Zhou." Mu Qingyan slightly raised her thin red lips with a sinister smile.
"The leader must not do this."
Shangguan Haonan glared disdainfully at You Guanyue who was hiding behind him, and stepped forward with loyalty and courage, "Miss Cai and Zhou Daoxing have been close friends since childhood. Even if Zhou Daoxing is shallow, there is no control." Come on, if Miss Cai knows about it afterwards, she will definitely hate you, the leader."
You Guanyue quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, the current situation is a three-legged confrontation. Whichever two parties take action first, the third party can reap the benefits. Leader, a little impatience will ruin the big plan!"
"It's best to let Song Yuzhi take action first. We can also add fuel to the flames. Little Moon has a lot of things like 'Mixin Powder' and 'Begonia Spring'. We will expose it after the incident is completed. Miss Cai must be completely disgusted with Song Yuzhi." "
"Yes, yes! Watching Miss Cai and her fiancé making love, Song Yuzhi is not sure how much he hates her in his heart."
"Shut up, all of you!" Mu Qingyan slapped the table, and Shangguan Haonan and You Guanyue immediately silenced themselves.
Mu Qingyan was so angry that Cai Zhao and Zhou Yuqi were flirting with each other during the day. Even now, thinking about it makes him angry. He wanted to kill him in the middle of the night and snap the neck of the little chicken named Zhou.
"Did I not expect what you said?" He said coldly, "Waiting for Song Yuzhi to take action, huh, that hypocritical hypocrite is still waiting for me to take action first! Neither he nor I will take action, and then, wait to see Zhao Zhao and Zhao Zhao Zhou Yuqi got married and had children in the bridal chamber?"
"But leader, if you take action first, Miss Cai will definitely hate you deeply. Why not let her hate Song Yuzhi deeply?" You Guanyue almost shed tears for her bravery and loyalty.
Unexpectedly, Mu Qingyan asked back: "Why should I make Zhaozhao hate Song Yuzhi so deeply?"
Shangguan Haonan was stunned.
"It would be best if Zhao Zhao likes me. If not, I would rather she hate me deeply and never forget me for the rest of her life. He, Song Yuzhi, is the elder, and he will be regarded as a passer-by in the memories of Zhao Zhao's life. He is not worthy of being remembered. , do you still want to occupy a big position?!" Mu Qingyan's face was full of anger, his eyes were dark and sharp, and he was menacing.
Shangguan Haonan understood, "The leader is right. Girls' families are sometimes very strange. The entanglement of love and hate can be remembered for a lifetime more than a deep love."
In fact, You Guanyue still doesn't understand it very well, but that doesn't stop him from showing his loyalty: "The leader is wise, what the leader said is true."
Mu Qingyan's anger subsided for a moment.
"But..." Shangguan Haonan said, "Do we really want to use the method of a brothel? I think Miss Cai will be unhappy. Is there a better way?"
You Guanyue touched her medicine bag and said, "If the medicine is used, it doesn't mean that Zhou Yuqi can't control it himself. Maybe Miss Zhaozhao feels that he is pitiful and is being plotted against."
Mu Qingyan was irritated, "Let me sort it out again."
He raised his head and looked at the top of the beam, "First of all, Zhou Yuqi's character should not be faulty. Zhaozhao is very thoughtful. If Zhou Yuqi's character was flawed, she would definitely not tolerate this engagement, nor would she tolerate me whose identity was unknown at the time. …”
Shangguan Haonan thought to himself, just seeing that the little girl has been deceived by you, the leader, for so long, it shows that her vision is not very good.
Mu Qingyan's eyes were far away, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Zhaozhao never looks at people by their sect or origin, but only by their character. Otherwise, Song Yuzhi has such a great reputation, looks and cultivation are passable, but Zhaozhao always treats him indifferently and honestly. I saw that Song Yuzhi was too calculating and had dishonest intentions."
You Guanyue murmured in her heart, wasn't it because Song Yuzhi was engaged and Cai Zhao was careful to avoid taboos.
"Secondly, Zhao Zhao doesn't have a deep affection for Zhou Yuqi, and is often dissatisfied that Zhou Yuqi is too close to his cousin Min." Mu Qingyan frowned, "But since cousin Min is here, why does Zhou Yuqi treat Zhao Zhao So considerate."
"Does the person named Zhou want to take advantage of everyone?" Shangguan Haonan blurted out.
You Guanyue immediately scolded: "It's his spring and autumn dream! Miss Xiao Cai will tear him apart if she doesn't live!"
Shangguan Haonan said: "It's hard to say. Maybe I want to eat the fish first and then slowly swallow the bear's paw."
"Miss Zhaozhao is not a fish, she can walk and move. If someone named Zhou dares to change his mind, Miss Zhaozhao will fall out even if she gets married!" You Guanyue said.
Mu Qingyan's eyes lit up when he heard, "Even if you get married, you will fall out", but when he thought of Cai Zhao wearing red and colorful clothes and worshiping others, he wished he could immediately turn the wedding hall into a mourning hall.
Seeing the expressions of their immediate superiors changing in an instant, from happy to vicious, Shangguan Haonan and You Guanyue didn't dare to open their mouths.
After enduring it for a long time, the two of them tried it out together: "How should we act? Please ask the leader for instructions."
Mu Qingyan thought for a while: "Put down the brothel first, and don't look for the oiran first. Regarding marriage, it is better to focus on the heart. Is there a market in Wu'an City tomorrow?"
You Guanyue nodded like garlic.
"Okay, then let's arrange it like this."
The author has something to say:
This is actually a big, thick and long chapter, but I can’t finish it. I think it’s more appropriate to end it here. I’ll post the remaining half of the chapter tomorrow and deal with Zhou Yuqi directly.
Chapter 99
It rained last night and stopped before dawn.
When I wake up in the morning, the air that fills my heart and spleen is exceptionally clean, mixed with the freshness of the green leaves of the trees in the courtyard.
Cai Zhao, with his hair disheveled and holding his two white arms on the windowsill, his wide sleeves fluttering in the wind, was hearing Zhou Yuqi talking to Ding Zhuo and Fan Xingjia at the door on the first floor downstairs.
Early in the morning, Zhou Yuqi not only asked the kitchen to prepare Cai Zhao's favorite casserole porridge, poached eggs, and white jade candy cakes, but also asked the maid to carry the tray and quietly deliver it to Cai Zhao's room - in fact, Cai Zhao has been fond of eating it since he was a child. Dress up when you are full instead of dressing up before going out to eat.
When Cai Pingshu was at home when she was young, she didn't care about this, but she was often scolded by Ning Xiaofeng. After Cai Pingshu passed away, she gradually changed this habit, but she returned to her old ways after meeting Mu Qingyan.
Cai Zhao felt that he couldn't blame himself for this, it was all connived by Mu Qingyan.
Every time she woke up early in the morning, Mu Qingyan seemed to be looking at a waddling little yellow-haired duck. Her eyes were full of pity, and she wished she could carry the breakfast tray to her bed curtains.
——Cai Zhao was in a daze for a moment and shook his head to throw away these memories.
