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Chapter 120 The Female Supporting Character Who Regrets the Arranged Marriage (Part 17)

No one objected; in fact, everyone's attention was focused on Qingyu.

People had only heard that Madam Zhou was beautiful, but they didn't know she was so stunning. Many people stared in disbelief until the three were dragged away, the crowd dispersed, and Qingyu returned to her residence. Some people still hadn't reacted.

When Zhou Hannan rushed home, he heard about Qingyu's beauty. Almost half the city was praising Qingyu's beauty, and it almost became a myth...

Qingyu didn't react to the rumors circulating outside, but Zhou Hannan wished he could silence the gossip.

The first thing he did upon returning was to question Jin Ruyi, "Why didn't you protect your cousin-in-law at home?!"

Jin Ruyi's lips twitched, and she said with disdain, "This is your fault. If your business partner hadn't disliked you, he wouldn't have schemed like this."

The three women admitted that they were instructed to do so and were plotted against by the Zhou family's rivals, but Zhou Hannan suspected that this was just a pretext. He immediately turned cold and said, "Doing business is all about individual effort. They only resort to tricks because they can't do it. Besides, don't you know what kind of person I am? How could I be a womanizer?"

He kept glancing at Qingyu as he spoke, clearly trying to explain to her.

However, Qingyu was engrossed in reading a storybook, and the love-hate entanglement between the fox demon and the scholar made Qingyu want to curse.

Hearing Zhou Hannan and Jin Ruyi arguing, she didn't even look up until Jin Ruyi brought something up.

"You've arranged for someone to find me a husband? Cousin, I don't want to get married."

Zhou Hannan remained indifferent and unmoved. "You're not young anymore; it's time to find someone to marry you."

Jin Ruyi was somewhat embarrassed and angry, "Even if I am to get married, it is the old lady who is considering it for me!"

"I have already informed my father." In short, Master Zhou has agreed.

Jin Ruyi's face flushed red, and when she caught a glimpse of Qingyu's smiling eyes, she felt even more aggrieved.

These days she's been sticking to Qingyu's side every day, but unfortunately this aloof beauty just won't take the bait and won't get close to her no matter what.

Since their last horseback riding encounter, Qingyu and she haven't exchanged more than ten sentences!

The more Jin Ruyi thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. Now she was being forced to marry, and once she got married, she would be far away from Qingyu, and their relationship would become even more distant...

In her anxiety, Jin Ruyi suddenly had a flash of inspiration—

She suddenly moved closer to Qingyu, smiling ingratiatingly, "Qingyu, can you take me with you next time you go back to the Cang Manor?"

Qingyu blinked in confusion, not understanding Jin Ruyi's meaning, but the latter immediately took out a hairpin with particularly exquisite workmanship, which looked very precious.

"This is what my mother left me. There's only one of its kind in the world. Qingyu, I'm giving it to you. Will you take me with you?"

As Jin Ruyi spoke, she carefully placed the hairpin in Qingyu's hand. Qingyu had seen countless treasures, but what truly attracted her was the glittering merit on this hairpin.

This was truly the first time she had ever seen such a thing.

"System, how did this thing appear in this world?"

The system was already stunned, and it shamefully swallowed hard as it circled the hairpin.

Merit! This is truly merit! And the fact that it's gleaming with golden light means that the person who earned this merit must be extremely kind and selfless!

This is extremely rare! Because usually, such good things are either taken away by their original owners or taken away by the Heavenly Dao.

I never expected that one of them would slip out!

"This is good stuff! Hurry up and grab it!" The system wished it could just snatch it away, but unfortunately, it couldn't touch it!

Qingyu chuckled softly, touched the hairpin, and felt its gentle touch; it was so comforting that it made her very soul feel good.

She looked up and met Jin Ruyi's expectant gaze, then nodded slightly. "Okay."

Jin Ruyi immediately beamed with joy, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons. "Qingyu, you're so kind!"

Qingyu played with the hairpin, pondering the secret hidden behind it.

She didn't think she was really that lucky; otherwise, why wasn't this mentioned in the plot?

Can Heaven really sit idly by and do nothing?

Having promised Jin Ruyi, Qingyu didn't want to owe her a favor, so she took Jin Ruyi back with her early the next morning.

On the way back to the Cang family, Qingyu remained silent, while Jin Ruyi was filled with joy and anticipation for what it would be like to arrive at the Cang family.

She gripped the medicine packet tightly in her hand, trying to encourage herself.

Rather than waiting to be given away as a concubine, I'd rather be the principal wife!

Despite thinking this way, her palms were still sweating, and her pretty face was distracted.

Upon arriving at the Cang family residence, Cang Huaiyu, who had already received the news, was already waiting at the door. As soon as Jin Ruyi stepped off the carriage, she saw a handsome man standing at the door with gentle eyes.

She felt relieved, instinctively believing that she hadn't lost out, since she was at least good-looking.

Cang Huaiyu had assumed it was Qingyu who had alighted, but upon seeing the unfamiliar woman, his smile faded slightly. As Qingyu stepped down from the carriage, Cang Huaiyu stepped forward and asked, "Qingyu, this is...?"

Qingyu casually introduced, "This is my husband's cousin, Jin Ruyi. Brother, please don't be shy."

Cang Huaiyu hesitated, but ultimately said nothing.

The three of them entered the mansion together. Upon learning that her daughter had returned, Mother Cang greeted her with a smile, saying, "You little rascal, coming back every few days, aren't you afraid your husband's family will be angry?"

In front of Cang's mother, Qingyu became even more spoiled, and immediately said arrogantly, "They wouldn't dare~"

As she spoke, she took Cang's mother's arm. After a pause, she looked at Jin Ruyi beside her and explained to Cang's mother, "Mother, this is Zhou Hannan's cousin, Jin Ruyi."

Cang's mother noticed this beautiful woman from the very beginning and took a few more glances at her. After all, her appearance was one of the best in the city. She never expected that she was Zhou's cousin.

Jin Ruyi was the first to obediently step forward and bow, "Greetings, Madam Cang."

She was respectful, had delicate features, and seemed like a good girl.

The mother smiled warmly. Since Qingyu was able to bring someone home, it meant that he must be a good person. She knew her own daughter well; anyone with bad intentions would never get close to her.

"Miss Jin, don't be shy since this is your first time here. Qingyu is spoiled and naive; she must have given you a hard time before, right?"

"No, no!" Jin Ruyi smiled shyly. "Don't laugh at me, Madam, but I really like Qingyu. If I were a man, I would definitely compete with my cousin for him!"

This was Jin Ruyi's honest opinion, but it was extremely pleasing to Cang's mother, further increasing her favorability towards the former.

"We'll have dinner together in a bit. I don't know what you like to eat, so please don't mind."

"How could that be? Madam's arrangements are always good."

"You have such a sweet tongue, child."

……

The atmosphere in front was harmonious, but Cang Huaiyu, who was following behind, felt that something was wrong no matter how he looked at it. However, since everyone was happy, he didn't dare to say anything.

Qingyu had no particular purpose in returning this time. Jin Ruyi, on the other hand, had a goal in mind, so she kept Cang's mother company and chatted with her. Qingyu then accompanied Cang Huaiyu as they strolled around the house.

As they passed by the concubine's daughter's courtyard, Qingyu suddenly asked with some curiosity, "Has Cang Huayu ever come back?"

Cang Huaiyu shook his head, thought for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "You should listen to your elder brother about the letter I gave you last time."

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"I know." Qingyu casually picked a flower and played with it in her hand. "I'm just curious."

Upon hearing this, Cang Huaiyu smiled helplessly. He stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes deep. "Qi Zhiyu has already entered Master Zhang's academy in the city to study. It was the prefect who took the lead."