After infiltrating the main characters' group, I became the most beautiful woman in the world.

Lou Xianyue, who had arrived earlier than them, was thinking about what had happened at the banquet.

The moonlight, like water, bathed the bluestone path, casting a long, slender shadow of the boy.

He walked with ease, casually playing with the jade pendant at his waist, while Kong Qing followed closely behind.

Recalling the glimpse of that beautiful face he had caught out of the corner of his eye when he moved the chair, he realized the young master's unusual behavior throughout the day.

It turns out it was all because of the girl they saved last night.

He hadn't expected that the other person was indeed exceptionally beautiful. Kong Qing hadn't received much education in his childhood, focusing solely on martial arts training. Now, he couldn't find any words to praise her.

But he knew that the young master had never been kind to the women who approached him before, but today he was eagerly sticking to them.

This is a sign that you're about to fall in love.

Watching the other person's retreating figure, he couldn't help but say, "Young Master, although that girl is beautiful, you must remember Madam's instructions."

"As the young master of Luofu Water Pavilion, you must find a woman who is worthy of you and who is not greedy for wealth and status."

Marrying someone of equal social standing has been the principle since ancient times.

Besides, his young master is truly exceptional. He is handsome and skilled in martial arts. Although he can be a bit arrogant at times, as long as you go along with him, the other party won't hold it against you.

This is the lesson Kong Qing learned every time she angered the other party.

As soon as she finished speaking, the red-clad youth stopped in his tracks. A gentle breeze stirred the hem of his robe, embroidered with lotus patterns in gold thread, revealing his cloud-patterned black boots, even the edges of which were trimmed with a shimmering gold border.

Kong Qing unconsciously swallowed. A gentle evening breeze blew, and as he looked at the figure in front of him, he couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

"Kong Qing, do you think I rejected the engagement because of her?"

"Even without Su Ning, I would never agree to this verbal marriage."

"Or do you think I'm just a spoiled brat blinded by beauty?"

Lou Xianyue turned around, her usually calm eyes now as deep and unfathomable as a frozen pool.

With just one glance, Kong Qing lowered his head. "It's Kong Qing's fault. Kong Qing shouldn't have presumptuously guessed the young master's thoughts."

"Young Master has diligently studied martial arts since childhood, without stopping day after day, through cold winters and hot summers. Kong Qing has naturally seen all of this. You are not only intelligent but also hardworking and eager to learn, even surpassing the two young masters of the Alliance decades ago."

Lou Xianyue snorted coldly and strode away from where she stood.

Beauty? Superficial. Su Ning is naturally beautiful, but she has no martial arts skills. How could she possibly get involved with someone like Yue Zijin, a figure in the martial arts world?

It must have been those people who deceived her. So what if he targeted Yue Zijin this time? He just wanted to make her see clearly that time cannot prove whether a person is good or bad.

It's just that the other party is hiding it better.

Since he saved her, it was fate, so he naturally couldn't let the weak and helpless girl be deceived by bad people. Those people, under the guise of friendship, actually had ulterior motives and ill intentions towards her.

Even if he weren't the young master of Luofu Water Pavilion, but just a nobody from the martial world, he would definitely get involved in this matter.

His mother will understand.

Although Su Ning lived in Tangxi Courtyard, it was impossible for her to stay indoors all day.

Tangxi had promised her from the beginning that she could stay in the Sword Forging Manor without wearing a veil, and there were so many fun things to do in the Sword Forging Manor. Not to mention the manor itself, the entire Songyun Mountain range had different beautiful scenery on every peak.

In some places, strange formations were set up, and the group treated it as an adventure to find treasure, having a blast for several days.

Leaving aside Yue Zijin, Pei Yunlian has been neglecting her studies lately.

The only downside is that you have to run into that annoying Lou Xianyue every single day.

Whether Su Ning was swinging on the swing, playing in the water, or coming down from the mountain, she would always run into him.

But since his feet were on his legs and his mouth was on his face, the other party only said that it was his first time staying at the Sword Casting Manor, and he would definitely want to take a good look at the scenery of the manor and experience the local customs of Xiyue.

The group couldn't do anything about him, but fortunately, he didn't come closer to bother them; he just kept a distance from them.

Three days before the martial arts tournament.

Su Ning was swinging on a swing in the Red Maple Garden. The swing was newly made; there was one in the garden of the manor before, but after meeting Lou Xianyue, the group insisted on making one in the Red Maple Garden.

After all, it wasn't appropriate for a man like him to trespass into a woman's yard.

Meanwhile, in the study on the other side.

"Father, does this mean Lou Xianyue really intends to stay at our Sword Forging Manor until the end of the martial arts tournament?"

Looking at Tang Xi's puzzled face, Tang Jingshan felt a little guilty. He hadn't known how to bring it up with Xi'er these past few days, so he had been claiming to be busy with other matters.

Fortunately, the other party has been having a great time these past few days, so things have been peaceful.

But now that this matter has been brought up suddenly, Tang Jingshan has no choice but to tell the whole story.

"What?! You secretly got engaged behind the Lou family's back?"

An angry voice came from inside the study, "This is absolutely impossible! If you want to marry someone, go ahead and marry him. I will never marry this man."

Tang Jingshan choked, knowing the other party's reaction to knowing the truth, but still said helplessly, "This is just a verbal engagement, and besides, that Lou family boy doesn't seem very willing."

Tangxi sat heavily in the chair, staring stubbornly at the other man, her voice still tinged with agitation, "Father, do you think that because I'm a woman, I'll never be as good as my eldest brother?"

"So you've never let me touch a knife since I was little, is it because in your heart I'm only fit to be a tool for arranged marriages!"

"How dare you! Who taught you to say that!" Tang Jingshan slammed his hand on the table, causing the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone on the table to rattle softly.

The study door was pushed open with a loud bang. Tang Jingshan looked at the empty doorway, slumped back in his chair, and sighed heavily.

Tang Xi was trembling with anger, her steps were like the wind, and the servants stood respectfully by her side until she heard a commotion not far away.

It turned out that Yue Zi had recently asked Uncle Cheng for an old knife and was practicing his swordsmanship. The blade was sharp and the moves were crisp and clean, which attracted many servants to watch.

The girl held her breath and hid behind a pillar, her nails digging deep into her palms, but the stinging pain did nothing to suppress the bitterness and resentment in her heart.

Her long-buried thoughts resurfaced because of today's argument.

She disliked Yue Zijin from the very beginning, and this dislike sometimes even escalated into hatred.

From the first time she saw him, she had the idea of ​​killing him.