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

Sunlight streamed softly through the half-rolled-up window, falling gently onto the bed.

Su Ning slowly opened her eyes. The space beside her was already empty and cold, with only a faint trace of the boy's scent remaining on the pillow and quilt.

The bedding was neatly made, and even her disheveled hair from last night had been carefully touched and gently placed against her cheek.

The floor was not messy, the curtains hung neatly, and the room was clean and refreshing, as if last night's passionate encounter was just a hazy spring dream.

She lay quietly, her fingertips gently tracing the spot where he had slept, a cool, smooth surface.

The sunlight outside the window was just right, and the wind gently swayed the corner of the curtain. Inside the room, it was so quiet that only her shallow breathing could be heard.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, so Su Ning didn't close her eyes any longer.

"Come in," she called out, but the hoarseness in her voice still startled her.

Last night, someone's lack of restraint seemed to be an attempt to reclaim all those unfair treaties she had made in bed.

Fortunately, the door was far from the bed, and the person who came in didn't seem to think much of it; they simply carried in a basin of water.

"Is the young lady awake? The young lady instructed that the young lady should just maintain her normal routine and doesn't need to get up early."

The voice sounds like Xiaoqin.

Previously, only Tangxi lived in Red Maple Garden, and the family tradition of Sword Casting Manor was not one to indulge in extravagance.

Therefore, two maids are sufficient to manage Tangxi's daily life.

After Su Ning arrived, Tang Xi wanted to add more people, but not only Hongfengyuan, but all the maids in the entire Sword Casting Manor came to sign up.

Thanks to Su Ning, this was the first time Tang Xi had ever known that there were so many people on her family's estate.

They only stopped when Su Ning said she didn't need any extra service.

After all, when there are too many people, some things become more difficult to do.

Later, they only let Xiaomei and Xiaoqin take turns, which was a fair treatment.

"Today is the first day of the martial arts tournament. What should I do?"

Su Ning lifted a corner of the curtain, revealing a fluffy head that melted everyone's heart.

Upon hearing Su Ning's question, Xiao Qin explained, "The scale of each martial arts tournament is actually quite similar."

"This year it just so happens to be our Sword Forging Manor's turn."

"The master has already instructed that this year's event will last for six days."

"The first four days are for young disciples from various sects to spar and compete, and the last two days are for determining the winners. The winners of each martial arts tournament are almost always highly talented young people."

"If word gets out, not only will he himself rise in status, but even the sect behind him will benefit."

"Today is the first day, and the master and the other hall masters will definitely be present at the martial arts arena. However, the first day is also the least interesting, as it's mostly disciples who haven't mastered their skills yet."

"If you want to see the excitement, young lady, you should go one of the last two days before it ends; that's when the scene will be truly spectacular."

After Xiaoqin finished speaking, Su Ning looked thoughtful.

Then he asked, "Is Xixi going today too?"

Xiaoqin: "It's just bad luck, the young master happens to be away from home this year, so Miss will definitely be going, but she'll just be making a brief appearance."

"Given Miss's skill level, if we were to have a competition, it would have to wait until a few days later."

"However, she had previously told me that if the young lady woke up, she could go to the martial arts arena if she wanted, or not if she didn't."

Since Xiaoqin had said that, Su Ning naturally wouldn't want to cause trouble, so she stayed in bed as much as possible.

He waved her away, saying, "In that case, I won't go."

However, Su Ning's desire for a peaceful life is destined to be dashed.

Unexpectedly, apart from Tangxi helping out, the others kept her busy for a moment.

Su Ning finally got up when Yue Zijin and Pei Yunlian were waiting for her in the Red Maple Garden.

"Why are you all here? Where's Brother You?"

Su Ning was somewhat surprised not to see You Xunchun.

Yuezi is back to her usual self, showing no sign of disappointment. After a nap, she seems to have returned to being the lively little dog she always was.

"We wanted to call Brother You, but he doesn't seem to be feeling well yet, and he said he wouldn't go on the first day." Yue Zijin shrugged.

Su Ning knew that since she didn't encounter him in the back mountain yesterday, the main characters alone would definitely not be able to discover his strangeness.

"So, are you going to fight today?"

Although Tang Jingshan said he would give the Dragon Sparrow Blade as the prize for winning the martial arts tournament, she still felt that something was off.

If the Dragon Sparrow Blade really was given to someone else, then why did Su Ning in the original work chase after the main characters?

I don't understand, I really don't understand.

Yue Zijin lay sprawled on the table, shaking his head like a rattle-drum: "My mediocre skills are best left unsaid. Besides, Uncle Tang said that although he can't pass the sword on to me, he sent someone today to tell me to go to the Hidden Sword Pavilion this afternoon."

"They said they had already forged a knife for me, and I was just thinking of picking it up after watching the martial arts tournament this morning." Thinking of this, Yue Zijin rubbed his hands together, his eyes brightening.

Su Ning then looked at Pei Yunlian, who nodded but then shook her head: "...I originally intended to participate in the martial arts tournament to test my skills."

He pursed his lips slightly: "But I didn't expect that only members of sects could participate in the martial arts tournament."

Yue Zijin laughed heartily: "Isn't Ice Face funny? Actually, it's not necessary to belong to a sect to participate. As long as you register your household registration, even self-taught people without a sect can participate."

"But this fellow claims he doesn't know the names of his elders."

Seeing Pei Yunlian's serious expression, Su Ning knew that he really didn't know.

Strange, was Pei Yunlian's background mentioned in the original novel?

Just as Su Ning was about to ponder, Xiao Qin interrupted her thoughts: "Miss, you should wear a cloak, and you should also bring this veil."

"The training ground is located at the top of the mountain, where it's very windy."

Su Ning took the veil, dressed herself properly, and then looked at Xiao Qin, who was standing still.

However, the other party glanced at Su Ning with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, young lady. I was supposed to take you to the martial arts arena, but with the martial arts tournament underway and many other matters to attend to at the manor, Uncle Fu just transferred us to help out."

"Then we'll have to have someone else take you there."

She was wondering why people had been transferred to their Red Maple Garden today.

Yue Zijin and Pei Yunlian didn't care, but Xiaoqin looked around and found that the courtyard was unusually deserted today. She only saw a man pruning the flowers in a corner.

It seems to be a recent arrival, and her name is Xiaoxing?

She stepped forward and called out, "Xiao Xing, why don't you take the young lady and the young heroes to the training ground?"

"Hey, here it comes."

He carefully put down the scissors, bowed, and walked to the three of them, displaying utmost respect: "Please follow me."

Yue Zijin and Pei Yunlian only glanced at him casually, but Su Ning gave him a meaningful look.