The Deepest Affection in Qin's Time

At this moment, she was wearing a blue and white dress, her face veiled, her beautiful eyes calm and serene, like autumn water.

"On the sacred mountain of Miaogushe, there dwells a goddess, whose skin is like ice and snow, whose grace is like that of a maiden, who does not eat grains, but drinks the wind and dew, and who floats like a fairy..."

Cao Yuan softly recited verses from Zhuangzi's "Free and Easy Wandering".

The Snow Woman's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile.

"Don't laugh!"

The snow woman was taken aback.

Cao Yuan said earnestly, "You need to be cold enough, as cold as ice, understand?"

"……Why?"

"The pure and innocent girl style, the aloof and ascetic type, has always been the way to go. Simply put, only what is unattainable and unattainable will make others look up to you and never forget you."

Cao Yuan spoke eloquently, "You don't need to worry about anything else. Just do as I say, and I'll help you promote it."

……

For the next three days, following Cao Yuan's instructions, the Snow Maiden wore a veil, kept a cold face, cold eyes, and a cold heart, and would occasionally appear in crowded and upscale places.

In addition, Cao Yuan secretly instructed Dao Zhi, who worked as a waiter for Fatty Ding in the restaurant, to give him a small amount of money. Soon, people in Yanwang Capital began to talk about Xue Nu from time to time.

Three more days passed.

Cao Yuan learned that Yan Dan had found a place and started setting up the dance hall. Feeling that the time was about right, he began to show himself and take the initiative.

He wanted to get involved himself and help the Snow Woman build momentum.

Chapter 58 The Deepest Affection in Qin's Time

"Unbelievable! A contemporary genius who could debate with Xunzi has actually fallen at the feet of a woman!"

"On the sacred mountain of Miaogushe, there dwells a goddess, whose skin is like ice and snow, whose grace is like that of a maiden, and whose ethereal beauty is like that of a fairy..."

"Shocking! A peerless beauty appears in Yandu, not to become an immortal, but to wait for someone to return in the mortal world, and dance for him!"

……

Stories of talented men and beautiful women having scandals have always been popular and talked about with great interest.

The public opinion climate is now established; all that's missing is a sufficiently sensational topic to generate buzz.

As Cao Yuan walked along the road, he heard the whispers of the people in the marketplace. He smiled slightly, calculated the time he was supposed to appear with Xue Nu, and continued on his way to the restaurant owned by the Mo family.

Although the place was not large, it was frequented by many nobles and royalty.

So he chose this place to ignite the discussion.

Inside the Mo Family Restaurant.

Cao Yuan hyped it up.

The room was already filled with prominent nobles from within the city of Yan.

At the very center, besides Prince Dan of Yan, Jing Ke, and Gao Jianli, there was a middle-aged man dressed entirely in black, and a beautiful woman with a stern face and a delicate features.

What's peculiar is that...

The middle-aged man in black has six fingers.

That stern-faced, beautiful woman always had a lingering pallor.

This unusual combination immediately drew murmurs from the nobles in the restaurant.

Soon, the identities of the middle-aged man in black and the beautiful woman were guessed.

The Six-Fingered Black Knight, the leader of the Mohist school, and Master Nian Duan, the head of the medical school.

This completely surprised and intrigued everyone.

Just how beautiful must the Snow Maiden be, according to legend in the capital, to have the Crown Prince and the leaders of all the major sects eagerly awaiting her here?

It seems that the Snow Woman will really come here today.

"what?"

When Cao Yuan stepped into the restaurant, he immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"I didn't expect Cao Yuan to actually come."

"It's rumored that Mr. Cao Yuan is deeply infatuated with the Snow Maiden, and it seems to be true, haha."

"I just don't know if Cao Yuan will be able to win over Miss Xue Nu today."

……

The murmurs inside the restaurant gradually grew louder.

Sitting next to Yan Dan, the Six-Fingered Black Knight frowned and whispered, "Yan Dan, what's going on? Isn't the Snow Maiden a disciple of the Mo family?"

He and Nian Duan had just arrived in Yandu today and had no idea what had happened.

But he had an amazing hearing and had already guessed some of what was going on from the discussions inside the restaurant.

Yan Dan said helplessly, "I didn't know at the time either. It was Mr. Cao Yuan who invited me here."

He can't very well say that this is part of Cao Yuan's plan, can he?

Six-Fingered Black Knight nodded, then said, "The six-nation alliance has now formed in Wei, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, they will be at Hangu Pass by the end of the month."

Yan Dan solemnly said, "I hope the allied forces can achieve complete success."

Six-Fingered Black Knight shook his head slightly: "It's difficult."

Yan Dan sighed, "We can only trust General Pang Nuan and Lord Chunshen."

Cao Yuan walked over and saw the middle-aged man dressed entirely in black next to Yan Dan, as well as the beautiful but pale-faced woman. He was slightly taken aback, but then realized what was going on.

"Junior Cao Yuan greets the Grand Master and Master Nian Duan."

He already knew that the leader of the Mohist school and Nian Duan would be coming, but he didn't expect it to be such a coincidence.

It looks like this is going to cause a huge sensation.

The pretty girl standing behind Nian Duan was tall and graceful, with a refined and elegant appearance.

She was looking at Cao Yuan with a curious expression.

What kind of man is he that has caused so much discussion in Yandu?

Cao Yuan sensed the girl's furtive glances at him and smiled slightly at her.

He recognized Duanmu Rong, even though she was much younger than in the original novel.

Even in simple clothes, her youthful beauty is still undeniable, possessing the charm of a stunning beauty.

Duanmu Rong suddenly met Cao Yuan's gaze, quickly looked away, her heart pounding, feeling extremely uneasy.

"Hmm." The Six-Fingered Black Knight nodded slightly. "I wonder how Minister Xun is?"

The world has changed, and any cultivator above the Grandmaster level can vaguely sense it.

Therefore, they pay close attention to those unparalleled masters.

Cao Yuan smiled and said, "When I left the State of Qi, the Master went into seclusion."

"It seems that Xun Qing is confident of making a breakthrough." The beautiful woman Nian Duan said softly, "The realm of the celestial beings is something we can only dream of but never reach."

She suffered damage to her soul when she forcibly broke through to the Grandmaster level.

As for injuries to the soul, there is no cure, no matter how skilled or powerful she is, she is helpless.

Unless one breaks through the legendary Celestial Realm and undergoes a transformation of their soul, there is no possibility of recovery.

Otherwise, one's life will not last long.

For a moment, the beautiful woman felt somewhat lost.

If she weren't here, could Rong'er shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the head of the medical school?

Cao Yuan was a little surprised after hearing Nian Duan's words.

Did Xunzi attain enlightenment through his "Neo-Confucianism"?

Are you about to become a celestial being?

Wow, if that's true, does that mean I'll always have a super powerful patron to rely on in the future?

Just as Cao Yuan was pondering Xunzi's matter, a beautiful figure appeared at the entrance of the restaurant.

Quiet.

Everything was so quiet.

It was as if the wind itself had stopped at that moment.

The nobles who had been whispering among themselves were stunned, staring blankly at the woman veiled in white at the door.

Xue Nu merely glanced at the people inside the restaurant before calmly walking towards Cao Yuan with a measured gait.

Now, as Cao Yuan instructed, her expression was as cold as possible, but the elegant temperament she exuded in every gesture, under her blue dress, made her seem like a phoenix soaring through the sky, her graceful figure truly captivating.

Not to mention the nobles, even Cao Yuan, who orchestrated the whole thing, was somewhat stunned.

With her back to all living beings, the Snow Maiden stood before Cao Yuan, her azure eyes slightly shifting.

Cao Yuan entered a state of deep concentration in a matter of milliseconds, gazing affectionately at the Snow Maiden.

"You've arrived."

The snow woman said softly, "I'm here."

"You shouldn't have come."

"...But I'm already here."

Cao Yuan and Xue Nu were talking to each other about the script, leaving the onlookers completely confused.

However, that didn't stop them from watching the drama unfold with serious expressions.

Given the rumors circulating these past few days about Cao Yuan and Xue Nu, everyone has begun to speculate whether there's some shocking gossip involved.

Duanmu Rong looked at Cao Yuan and Xue Nu with bright eyes, her intuition telling her that there was a story behind it.