My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

"The reason we perceive the sun as moving is because we use the Earth as a frame of reference; therefore, the sun appears to move to us."

"But in reality, the sun doesn't move; what moves is the earth beneath our feet."

"The earth revolves around the sun, and the earth itself also revolves."

"The earth rotates once on its axis, which is one day; it revolves around the sun, which is one year."

"The moon moves on its own, so I won't explain it."

"As for why the stars twinkle, you wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you in detail. It's probably because the cold and warm air forms winds, which move the clouds, and the clouds block the starlight, so the stars twinkle."

Su Yue and the other two stared blankly at Qi Yu as he spoke eloquently. Was this for real?

"You're not just making this up, are you? The sun and moon are one thing, but how could the earth possibly be rotating?" Su Yun asked suspiciously.

Qi Yu glanced at Su Yun and said, "Find a well, throw something into it, and it will definitely shift eastward, albeit very slightly. This is evidence that the earth is rotating!"

This can all be explained?

The three of them were speechless, their gazes towards Qi Yu filled with complex emotions.

Under the gaze of the three, Qi Yu unconsciously raised his head and said arrogantly, "Am I amazing? I know everything from astronomy to geography, I'm good at writing and... Ugh! I'm getting carried away! Why bring that up!"

Even elementary school students can answer questions about the sun and stars.

I'm a college graduate and a working-class person, what's so difficult about this?

"Young Master is truly learned and talented, I admire you greatly!" Lin Ruoxi bowed respectfully after regaining her senses.

Qi Yu's proud expression immediately froze. "Don't submit! Don't!"

Li Ming is a cautionary tale!

"Miss Lin, you flatter me. I was just talking nonsense!" Qi Yu hurriedly said.

“But I think what you said makes a lot of sense!” Lin Ruoxi said with a smile.

Qi Yu chuckled twice, then looked at Su Yue and said, "Wife, let's go get something to eat first! I'm hungry!"

Su Yue nodded, but glanced at Qi Yu and Lin Ruoxi with surprise.

I have a feeling that something's not quite right between my husband and Sister Ruoxi!

……

The four of them arrived at a restaurant. Qi Yu ordered a few dishes and then sat quietly waiting for them to be served.

Next to Lin Ruoxi was a box containing perfume.

Since Su Yue doesn't like sweet and cloying scents, she can only give them to Lin Ruoxi.

While waiting for the food to be served, Qi Yu felt extremely uncomfortable because the other three people were all staring at him without saying a word.

Lin Ruoxi smiled, her face full of curiosity.

Su Yun had a strange expression on his face, and even a hint of fighting spirit, as if he wanted to have a match with him.

Finally, Su Yue's gaze was the biggest source of pressure.

That indifferent expression said it all.

The dishes were served quickly, and Qi Yu picked up his chopsticks and started eating voraciously.

Sitting here is too uncomfortable; it's better to walk quickly.

While they were eating, a child of about seven or eight years old suddenly walked in, carrying a fish basket, and said something to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper gave the child some copper coins, then took the fish basket from the boy and handed it to the shop assistant.

The man picked up the fish basket and went into the backyard. He came out a moment later and handed the empty fish basket to the little boy.

The little boy's clothes were simple and worn, but his eyes were very calm and resolute.

Throughout his conversation with the shopkeeper, he remained calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.

Qi Yu put down his chopsticks and frowned. This little boy looked familiar!

The little boy walked out the door, while Qi Yu was still looking at the doorway with a frown.

"Husband, what's wrong?" Su Yue asked in surprise when she saw Qi Yu frowning and looking at the door.

Qi Yu snapped out of his daze, shook his head, and smiled, "It's nothing!"

Such a young child should be attending a private school, why is he selling fish in a restaurant?

"You guys eat first, I'm going out for a bit, you can go back on your own! Don't wait for me!"

As he spoke, Qi Yu stood up and hurriedly chased after him.

In his mind, there was a figure that overlapped with the child from before, and he needed to confirm it.

Soon, Qi Yu saw the little boy buying steamed buns in front of a steamed bun shop.

The little boy bought two steamed buns, and a smile finally appeared on his face.

The little boy gave four coins and then left happily.

Qi Yu followed the little boy and eventually found his home on the outskirts of the city.

It wasn't big, just a thatched hut surrounded by a wooden fence.

A woman in her twenties was feeding some vegetable leaves to the chicks in the yard.

As soon as the little boy entered the yard, he rushed into the woman's arms.

The woman patted the little boy's head affectionately and picked him up.

Just then, a young man came out of the house, holding the hand of a child who was about one year old.

Qi Yu stood beside a large tree outside the courtyard, watching the family.

He remembered: the woman was his sister-in-law, and the little boy was his nephew.

After the older brother who had cheated her was arrested, his sister-in-law remarried, taking her nephew with her.

It's been almost two years now. My little nephew was only six years old back then, and now he's eight. He's changed a lot, so I really didn't recognize him at first.

Qi Yu's expression was somewhat complicated. This little boy should be a relative, right?

After all, we share the same blood!

After his sister-in-law remarried, the smile on her face was genuine; she should be doing well, so Qi Yu naturally wouldn't bother her.

Qi Yu waited until dark before taking advantage of the darkness to arrive at the thatched hut. He then took out all the silver he had on him and placed it on the stone table in the courtyard.

It wasn't much, just nine taels of silver, but that was all Qi Yu had on him right now.

Qi Yu never blamed his sister-in-law for remarrying with her nephew.

On the contrary, it was her own brother, who was taking advantage of her, who owed her the Qi family's debt.

There's not much he can do, and that's about it for now.

If the Chang family isn't destroyed, I'll die. My sister-in-law and nephew shouldn't get involved.

Has my little nephew changed his name?

Or should I still call him Qi Ran?

I felt this name was bad from the start; it sounded so awful!

Changing my name is fine, as long as I can live a happy and fulfilling life.

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Chapter Eighty: Severing Ties

Early the next morning, Qi Yu and Su Yue left the Su residence, and Qi Yu had already explained his plans to his parents-in-law.

He was going to take Su Yue to the capital. If all went well, the Chang family would be destroyed after the autumn hunt.

That afternoon, Qi Yu returned to the courtyard and saw an acquaintance.

Song Yuntao!

It had only been about ten days since they last met, but Song Yuntao's demeanor had changed a lot. He had become calm and refined, and had lost his previous liveliness.

A hint of pride shone through his brows, and he became even more confident.

Chang Lian trained him quite well!

"Qi Yu!"

Song Yuntao walked over and tried to get closer, but was stopped by the guards.

Qi Yu waved his hand, and the guards let Song Yuntao come over.

"My lady, you should go in first!" Qi Yu said to Su Yue beside him.

Su Yue glanced at Song Yuntao and nodded.

This is a matter between her husband and his friend; it's not appropriate for her, a woman, to get involved.

After Su Yue entered the courtyard, Qi Yu looked at Song Yuntao and asked, "What do you want with me?"

“I’m going to the capital with Young Master Chang Lian tomorrow, so I’ve booked a private room at Zui Qing Fang. I’d like to invite you to come along, since I promised you,” Song Yuntao said.

When Song Yuntao asked me for the poem, he did indeed say he would treat me to dinner at Zuiqingfang.

"No need for a meal!" Qi Yu said.

“Not only you, I also invited Lao Wang. We’re friends, so consider this a farewell party for me!” Song Yuntao said.

Qi Yu looked at Song Yuntao, then shook his head with a sneer after a long while and said, "Fine!"

Song Yuntao grinned, then clapped his hands. A magnificent carriage slowly drove up and stopped beside him. A servant hurriedly brought out a bench and placed it in the carriage.

"Please!" Song Yuntao said with a smile.

Qi Yu glanced at Song Yuntao, then boarded the carriage.

A fine snow wolf pelt was laid out in the carriage, and it was very soft and comfortable to step on.

The small table in the carriage was made of precious rosewood, and the teacups were made of Ru ware porcelain, famous in the Yun Dynasty, each costing more than ten taels.

Looking at all this, Qi Yu glanced at Song Yuntao behind him and shook his head in disappointment.

In the end, things have changed and people are no longer the same!