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

Although the Sword Forging Manor appears solemn and imposing from the outside, once you step inside, you're greeted by the elegant charm of a Jiangnan water town.

A long path paved with bluestone slabs meandered forward, with weeping willows planted along the way. The corridors were winding and twisting. Uncle Fu led the way, while Yue Zijin occasionally looked around at the scenery.

I could even see a shimmering lake in the distance, with an exquisite pavilion in the middle connected to a winding wooden bridge, and light gauze fluttering in the wind.

Looking at the girl in red ahead, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Tangxi, your house is really big."

Then he elbowed Pei Yunlian beside him: "Ice-faced, have you never seen such a luxurious estate before?"

Although Ice Face isn't exactly short of money, he doesn't look particularly wealthy; at least he couldn't possibly own a manor as large as the Tangxi family's.

Pei Yunlian glanced at him sideways and snorted softly, "I haven't seen it, but I've heard of it."

"Oh, so what if I've heard of it? I've heard of it too! I've even heard how prosperous Zhongshang Tianque is!"

He glanced back at You Xunchun, grinned, revealing his white teeth, and said, "Hehe, Brother You, even though you've traveled the world, you've probably never seen such a large estate."

But then You Xunchun gave him a half-smile, half-smile, and patted him on the shoulder: "Unfortunately, I have indeed met you before."

Tangxi overheard their conversation and rolled her eyes at Yue Zijin, "How do you think Brother You got his reputation as a renowned physician?"

"It's said to have spread throughout the capital of Zhongshang Tianque. Perhaps Brother You even treated some nobles in the palace." Tang Xi raised her chin, quite proudly.

"I see. I've never heard Brother You mention this before." Su Ning looked at the man dressed in simple blue robes. The original story didn't mention the origin of this nickname, so she didn't expect him to be from the capital.

You Xunchun glanced at Su Ning, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, yet they seemed even more unfathomable than when he looked directly at her. He then spoke, "Have you forgotten the jade pendant I took out back in Luoyun City?"

His mention of it brought it up in everyone's memory. Yue Zijin slapped his forehead, "That's right, that jade pendant seems to belong to some kind of Consort Shouhua. Could it be that Brother You really went into the capital and treated the Consort?"

But You Xunchun shook his head slightly, "It's just a bit of luck."

However, he did not deny that he had entered the imperial city.

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up with excitement.

Yue Zijin: "Brother, from now on you're my real brother."

"So, what exactly does the imperial city look like? Is it really that luxurious?"

Yue Zi asked all sorts of questions, and then steered the conversation back to the Upper Heavenly Palace.

When the group reached the fork in the road, they saw Tang Xi holding Su Ning's hand and walking in another direction.

The remaining three men were led by Uncle Fu to the next room.

"Huh? Shouldn't I be with them?"

Su Ning looked at Tang Xi with a slight puzzlement.

Even the three of them stood still, not taking a single step. "Yeah, Tangxi, you must have your own courtyard, but shouldn't Susu be with us?" Yue Zijin was the first to speak up.

The girl in red gave a mocking smile. "Hmph, this is my home. Su Su will naturally live with me."

She then looked at the sprightly old man beside her, "Uncle Fu, my father didn't ask my friend to make the arrangements, did he?"

Uncle Fu smiled slightly, respectfully and politely, "Miss, you can make these decisions yourself. This old servant will only be responsible for leading the young heroes to the arranged courtyard."

While Su Ning was still in a daze, she was suddenly led away by Tang Xi, leaving the three of them with only her back turned. Tang Xi waved her hand and said, "Don't worry, the courtyard you live in will definitely be very nice, but it certainly can't compare to mine."

Yue Zijin stomped her foot in anger, only to be dragged away in another direction by Pei Yunlian, who pulled her by the back of her collar.

Tangxi couldn't wait to bathe and dress Su Ning, and had already come up with all sorts of outfit ideas in her mind.

Su Ning, somewhat bewildered, was led into a courtyard. The gate bore the inscription "Red Maple Garden," clearly Tang Xi's residence. Looking at the cheerful girl beside her, she asked, "Yue Zijin and the others…"

Unexpectedly, Tangxi seemed to know what she was going to say and interrupted, "They live in the Pine and Cypress Courtyard next to my eldest brother's house, but my eldest brother is not home right now, and I don't know if he can make it back in time."

Su Ning naturally knew that Tang Xi had an older brother, since one of her tasks in the later plot was to seduce her older brother.

But the timeline hasn't unfolded yet, and she was worried that her arrival would cause some butterfly effects. She also heard that her brother wasn't home, which put her mind at ease.

"Xiao Mei, Xiao Qin, quickly fetch water! We need to bathe and change!"

Su Ning was still pondering when her outer garment was suddenly stripped off. Gazing at Tang Xi's delicate features, she instinctively clutched her chest, blinking her large eyes: "Xi Xi, you…"

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the main hall.

A middle-aged man sat high at the head of the table, his teacup resting on his lips. He didn't raise his eyes, but only glanced at the newcomer, yet he exuded a sense of oppression that had been there for many years.

Moreover, sitting to his lower left was a handsome young man with exquisite features. Despite being scrutinized like this, he showed no sign of panic.

"Young friend Lou, you must be aware of what your mother and I mean by coming to visit?"

Tang Jingshan sized up the pampered young man below. Although he was handsome, his physique did not resemble that of a frail scholar.

His martial arts skills must be quite good; it's just a matter of whether he can surpass his daughter, Xi'er.

But then the young man stood up, bowed, and said, "Uncle Tang, please forgive my rudeness, but although my mother has told me your intentions, I have come here to refuse."

Kong Qing, who was standing to the side, almost stumbled. If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, he would have burst into tears. Young Master, you didn't listen to Madam's words at all.

"Oh? My Xi'er is no less capable than any man. Young Master Lou, are you sure you want to refuse this marriage?"

"I just don't know, is this your idea or your mother's?"

Tang Jingshan's gaze fell on the boy, not fiercely, but the air in the entire main hall almost froze.

[Note: "Apricot Grove in Full Bloom" is an idiom originating from the Three Kingdoms period. It tells the story of the famous physician Dong Feng who treated patients without accepting payment, instead planting apricot trees as payment, eventually creating an apricot grove to help the poor. It later became a symbol of medical ethics and skills praised in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. Although this story is fictional, it borrows from this idiom.]