Chosen One, how did I end up as the villain?

"Young man, you have excellent taste; I was mistaken."

The shop owner couldn't stop smiling. He had met a benefactor today. That hairpin was the most expensive item in his collection, and he was sure to make a good profit from this transaction.

"How much?"

"One hundred taels"

Qin Huaiyu took out a silver note from his clothes and handed it over.

He took the hairpin, smiled at Shen Wan'er, and said:

"Let me put it on you!"

Having lived two lives, I naturally understand how to please a woman. Although my practical skills are lacking, my theoretical knowledge is quite solid.

A blush rose to Shen Wan'er's cheeks, like a half-ripe apple, exceptionally... .

Woman, my resolve is wavering!

Qin Huaiyu was also a novice. Touching that smooth hair, his heart pounded wildly, and his hands began to tremble.

Hold on!

Fortunately, the whole process was quite sweet, but of course, you have to get rid of someone's dirty thoughts, otherwise it would be a real downer.

After putting on their masks, the two held hands and left the stall without saying a word.

The boss watched the two figures disappear into the distance, and sighed inwardly.

"They're such a perfect match, it's just that making this money is a bit of a pain in the teeth. I'll have to try it with my wife sometime!"

At this moment, Qin Huaiyu finally experienced the sweet and sour taste of love, and the softness in his hands felt incredibly comfortable.

"Where to?"

"My home!"

"Um, isn't this too fast?"

Qin Huaiyu looked Shen Wan'er up and down, wondering if she was really that open-minded!

"What are you thinking about? You haven't seen Xiao Rui since you came back. She's mentioned you several times!" Shen Wan'er said with a blush and a hint of reproach.

This time it was Qin Huaiyu's turn to be embarrassed. He scratched his head, realizing that he had completely forgotten about it. He was the one who saved that girl, but in the end, he had become the one who did nothing.

"It's time to go. Did that girl cause you any trouble?"

"What trouble could she possibly cause? On the contrary, with her around, the mansion has become less noisy and more lively!"

"Huh? Is that girl very naughty?"

Qin Huaiyu remembered that the little girl was quite obedient.

"He's just a kid, that's normal. But he often goes missing, making the whole manor look like it's playing hide-and-seek all the time."

A faint smile appeared on Shen Wan'er's beautiful face.

It seems to be working well; Wan'er has recovered from the pain of losing her loved ones.

But that little girl...

...........

The two strolled through the bustling city.

Soon we entered a wide street paved with bluestone and shaded by green trees on both sides. The locals call this street "Denggao Road" (Climbing Road).

The reason is simple: most of the wealthy people gather here, and owning a house here is a symbol of wealth and status, which is also the goal that ordinary townspeople strive for.

The Shen residence is located in the very center of this road.

Stone lions sat at the entrance, and there were six steps leading up to it. The thick, vermilion-lacquered beams and pillars shone even brighter under the blood-red sun.

"Miss, Young Master Qin!"

The servants on guard duty greeted their master as he returned.

Qin Huaiyu had been here a few times and was considered a regular customer. He nodded slightly and followed Shen Wan'er into the room.

The courtyard was as spacious and clean as the previous times I had visited, but what was different today was that there were many more servants. Some of them were on the stone bridge on the east side, while others were in the corridor, and they all looked very busy.

"I seem to have arrived at an inopportune time. Is today some important day?"

Qin Huaiyu silently did the math.

"Duty day, collecting items, ominous, the deity in charge, Vermilion Bird, ominous, damn it, all of these are taboo, it's better to stay at home and lie down."

"Um, you know divination?"

Shen Wan'er watched Qin Huaiyu's fingers moving constantly.

"I've had a run of bad luck, so even though I've learned a bit, I only have a superficial understanding!"

No problem. Going from living a life of leisure to being transmigrated into someone who could die by accident is definitely bad luck.

"Then what do you think happened at home?"

"This one..."

Qin Huaiyu had a sudden inspiration: "One divination a day is the rule, and we must not break it, or we will surely be punished by heaven."

"Haha!" Shen Wan'er covered her mouth and laughed.

"What are you laughing at?"

"It's nothing. I just checked the time and it should be the hour of Wei (1-3 PM). The ruling deity is Tian De, which is auspicious."

"......."

Damn, I was careless!

Qin Huaiyu truly experienced the feeling of being slapped in the face, and solemnly said:

"Xiao Xi, you are a disgrace to the cultivation world. Instead of cultivating properly, you are scheming and deceiving people. This really hurts my feelings."

"........." Shen Wan'er, then what are you?

"Miss, Miss!"

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the courtyard.

The Shen family steward rushed over in a hurry. He was dressed in a brown silk robe, not very tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. He had a black mole on the corner of his mouth with a long hair on it.

"This humble servant greets Young Master Qin!"

The butler hurriedly bowed and then quickly said to Shen Wan'er:

Miss Li has disappeared again!

"This girl!"

Shen Wan'er smiled helplessly, "Uncle Xiang, don't worry, she hasn't left the manor, has she?"

"I asked, and they didn't leave the residence."

"Then it's alright. Just search carefully again; she can't be hiding far."

Shen Wan'er said, and then went to search for him.

"Need not!"

Qin Huaiyu grabbed her arm, then glanced at the Shen residence. The front and back yards together occupied only a few hectares, which he could barely encompass with his divine sense.

With a thought, his divine sense opened, and images of the house and servants appeared clearly. Most of the people were in the front yard, and there was a figure in the kitchen, fiercely confronting a cockroach.

No!

He extended his divine sense further until he reached the backyard garden.

"Alright, stop looking. Let everyone go about their business. I know where she is!"