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

Seeing Shi Yu's slightly flustered expression, Qin Huaiyu deliberately put on a stern face and said:

"You, a mere second-realm cultivator, how could you not have noticed me leaving!"

So this guy knew all along!

Shi Yu pouted her rosy lips and muttered softly:

"I didn't harm you; in fact, I helped you!"

Um, help me?

Qin Huaiyu was dumbfounded. He hadn't done anything that night except follow and cast spells. If the operation took place on the second night, could it be...?

Suddenly, something occurred to him, and he quickly said:

"Was it you who caused the big black rat to suddenly stop?"

Shi Yu was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized what she meant. "You tricked me!"

Did I? It was clearly a bang!

Qin Huaiyu chuckled unkindly and said:

"So, you knew about what happened those two nights?"

Now that things had come to this, Shiyu rolled her eyes in annoyance and said resentfully:

"If I hadn't helped you, that rat would have run away long ago, and Zheng Laizi, he slept in Qinghua Building for a whole day. If I hadn't held him back, he would have been discovered to be under a spell long ago."

Forehead?

Wow, it really is!

Qin Huaiyu was startled. Upon reflection, he realized he had overlooked some crucial points. What good person could sleep all day?

"Um, it was a mistake, a mistake. It was my first time using poison, I didn't have much experience. I won't do it again next time," he said somewhat awkwardly.

"........."

Shiyu, what does that mean? There will be a next time!

"That's not right. Since you discovered the whole thing, you must know about the Hidden Spirit Temple's conspiracy. So when I went up the mountain, weren't you...?"

As Qin Huaiyu spoke, he looked suspiciously at that face, which was as white as jade.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yu's bright eyes, filled with guilt, began to dart away.

"I just happened to be passing by, so I took a look."

You're just passing by, are you kidding me?!

Qin Huaiyu was utterly speechless. How could a dignified second-realm cultivator always be doing things like peeping? He felt completely exposed.

"Miss Shiyu, you have violated my human rights!"

"human rights?"

Shiyu opened her clear, large eyes and asked, "What do you mean?"

"...is the right that people legally enjoy."

"oh!"

Shiyu nodded. "I don't know!"

You're messing with me!

Qin Huaiyu was furious, but then he remembered that this was ancient times and his temper vanished instantly. Talking about human rights with ancient people? I must be crazy.

"Alright, let's get down to business. How's your injury?" he asked.

Shi Yu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Qin Huaiyu wasn't dwelling on what had just happened.

"It's almost fully healed. Although some parts are still unrepaired, they're nothing to worry about."

"Oh, that's good. Then come with me to Moon Pavilion tomorrow."

"Moon Pavilion, what are we going there for?" Shi Yu asked, puzzled.

"Let's go take a look."

After Qin Huaiyu finished speaking, he continued:

"With you by my side, I can rest assured. And if the man in black robes appears, we can have someone to look after us."

Is he worried about me...?

A strange feeling welled up in Shi Yu's heart, like warmth and joy. She looked at that handsome face and nodded with a smile.

Her skin was as white as jade, her eyes as bright as stars, and her red lips slightly parted—she was breathtakingly beautiful!

Qin Huaiyu was captivated by the sight, feeling as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.

"Thump, thump"

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Young Master, it's time for dinner." Zi Yao's voice rang out from outside the door.

Seeing that things were not going well, Shiyu got up to hide.

Seeing this, Qin Huaiyu grabbed her and said:

"Why are you running away? Now that it's proven you're not involved in the case, what else is there to hide?"

After saying that, he shouted.

"Come in."

"Crunch"

The door opened, and as soon as Ziyao stepped into the room, she saw Shiyu sitting at the table. Her expression changed drastically.

At noon, she had just heard about the Jia family murder case. The town government was searching for the courtesan Shiyu and had even come to her own mansion to question her. The young master said there was no one there.

But isn't this the courtesan right in front of me?

The young master is harboring a murderer!

Why? Could it be that he's taken a liking to the courtesan's looks and figure, and wants to keep her as a mistress...?

That must be it!

Young master, you're so foolish. Your family isn't bad off, and they have a clean background.

Somewhat annoyed, Zi Yao quickly freed one hand to close the door, then strode to the table and questioned:

"Young Master, what is she doing here?"

The little girl's gaze was unfriendly, filled with deep hostility.

"Hello, young lady!"

Shiyu greeted her politely, but her eyes lingered on Ziyao a few more times. What a beautiful girl, like a porcelain doll.

"not good!"

Zi Yao's face showed a hint of anger as she continued:

"You killed someone, how dare you come looking for my young master?"

This girl is really protective of me.

Qin Huaiyu felt a warmth in his heart and said:

"Xiao Yao, what are you saying? She's a guest."

"Young master, what guest? Don't you know that the Jia family was wiped out and the town government is looking for him?"

Zi Yao said eagerly, her little face flushed with excitement.

"Don't rush, listen to me."

Qin Huaiyu pulled the little girl down to sit, then said with a wry smile:

"The case has been solved; she has nothing to do with it. She is also a victim!"

"Really?" Zi Yao was a little skeptical; the young master always lied to her.

Qin Huaiyu immediately recounted the entire case once again.

Zi Yao was stunned until she finally confirmed that it was all true.

She rolled her eyes at her young master, then looked at Shiyu's apologetic face and said:

"Sister Shiyu, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I misunderstood you just now. Please don't mind."

Shiyu smiled in response, "It's alright, you're just eager to protect your master, it's understandable."

"Young Master, it's all your fault. Why didn't you say so earlier? You made me misunderstand Sister Shiyu," Ziyao complained.

"........."

Qin Huaiyu said speechlessly:

Did you give me a chance?

Ziyao seemed not to hear her. She put the food on the table and handed the bowl of rice to Shiyu.