Changsun Mei's thoughts were normal. The Zhangsun Family had been around for so long, it couldn't possibly be inferior to the Wei Family.
So there's no need to be too afraid of Yuchi. Even if problems arise, at most it would end in an unpleasant parting.
That's business for you.
Many such conflicts exist.
"You're right, without the guild, the Wei Family is just temporarily benefiting from the Twelve Linked Huts."
"So our Zhangsun Family will eventually suppress the Wei Family and establish our dominance in Xufu Town."
Changsun Hao confirmed his granddaughter's words.
Changsun Mei appeared to be listening attentively.
"But the situation is different now."
"You weren't there the day our six families gathered."
"You'll never know how meticulous that young man's plan was!"
"Nor how outrageous his ideas were!"
"Due to the guild's agreement, I can't tell you the details."
"Or even if I wanted to, I don't know where to start."
"That Yuchi is truly a clever man, not just a brute. Compared to him, Qi Bai of the Qi Family is like the difference between clouds and mud."
Changsun Mei blinked her beautiful eyes, her wrist slowing down the fan's folds.
Then she lowered her head.
In the moonlight, her clear eyes were slightly confused.
Really?
Is Yuchi that smart?
It seems so.
But I didn't strongly perceive it.
He gives off a very easygoing vibe, is he really worthy of such exaggerated praise from Grandfather?
I mean, at most I've only been called "smart" in passing.
Could Yuchi be the real deal, and I'm the adopted one?
No way!
Changsun Hao hadn't finished speaking, feeling that sooner or later he would have to step back.
Besides himself, Changsun Mei was the only clever one in the family.
Her father, Changsun Cheng, was likely not reliable.
Now that there's an opportunity, he wanted to tell Changsun Mei many things and cultivate her well.
"Granddaughter, listen to me."
"This Yuchi, he's not only smart, but a formidable character."
"Never regard him as a gentle youth."
"When this phrase is applied to him, I feel a bit shocked and afraid."
Changsun Hao clicked his tongue, also opening his folding fan in the carriage to summon some cool air.
The autumn weather was like a tiger, making the night feel hot and steamy.
Changsun Mei felt like laughing.
Because she really didn't find Yuchi scary at all; he seemed quite lovable.
When they first met at the Lamp Flower Tower, he was quite an interesting person.
Also, he teased her.
Though this could be considered being a bad person, it wasn't something that made him a formidable character, right?
Besides.
Yuchi is just a mere mortal, what's there to fear?
If it really came to a fight, I probably wouldn't lose to Yuchi.
"Smack!"
"Ouch!" Changsun Mei held her head, eyes brimming with tears. "Grandfather, why did you suddenly hit me?"
"I was hitting your prejudice!" Changsun Hao said, speechless, putting away the folding fan.
This granddaughter of mine is truly something else.
Still speaking up for Yuchi.
Oh dear.
Did my granddaughter come from somewhere else?
Alright then.
This grandfather and granddaughter seem to share the same thought.
"Listen carefully!"
"Those unfamiliar with him would think Yuchi is a great guy."
"But only we who've interacted with him know the frightening nature of his schemes."
"Don't take my words lightly."
"Think more about it."
"And reflect on Yuchi's usual behavior!"
"Is he really the gentleman you think he is?"
Changsun Mei touched her delicate nose, gently biting her red lip, her heart constantly persuading herself to believe.
Almost hypnotizing herself.
But it's too difficult.
How can you believe that?
Yuchi is obviously a kind person. Even if he's not exactly good, he's not bad, right?
Of course...
This refers to being not bad in major matters, dealing with someone of a daughter's status, this still has a somewhat naughty look.
But it's okay.
A little wickedness makes him appear more three-dimensional and more real, at least he has flesh and blood.
"I hit!"
"I block!"
Changsun Mei triumphantly held the folding fan horizontally above her forehead, perfectly blocking her grandfather's folding fan attack.
The old man Changsun Hao swore, "You little brat, you'll suffer at Yuchi's hands sooner or later!"
Suffer sooner or later?
Uh.
I've already suffered.
Forget it, better not say, otherwise, I'm afraid my grandpa's heart can't take it, my relationship with grandpa is still very good.
"What about the Qi Family? What just happened to the Qi Family?" Changsun Mei immediately changed the topic.
"The Qi Family, ah."
Changsun Hao shook his head, his gray-white mustache shaking.
There was some regret in his eyes, "Yuchi just asked a few questions, and the Qi Family confessed everything."
"And then he didn't give the Qi Family any chance to beg for mercy, he just walked towards them directly."
"From his way of hitting people, he clearly hasn't received professional training."
"But his mindset is quite terrifying."
"Qi Bai's son was talking recklessly for a few words, and he was pressed into the corner and pounded without mercy."
"He hit him at least more than thirty times."
"Yuchi didn't even blink, under the moonlight, that kind and gentle smile, it was both cute and kind!"
What does that feeling resemble?
It's like fishing.
Fishing and seeing a flower on the water surface, and when this flower is pulled up, it turns out there's a ferocious beast underneath.
"Damn it."
"This young man perfectly showed everyone present the horrifying consequences of violating the guild's agreement."
While his granddaughter was dumbfounded, Changsun Hao's old face was full of helplessness.
"And that Patrol named Xun Xian."
"I thought she came to watch over Yuchi, to keep an eye on our guild, to limit our guild."
"It turns out this patrol with a powerful physical strength fought even more fiercely than Yuchi."
"Later it wasn't until Yuchi hugged her waist from behind and dragged her away step by step..."
"The Qi Family was probably going to be slaughtered by this patrol directly."
As Changsun Hao spoke, he also felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.
He thought he had seen a lot of strange things in his life, but today was truly an eye-opener.
The patrol was beating people, and the family was pulling them apart.
Whoa!
Just what kind of people are around this Yuchi?
Is there some connection with the government?
This is patrol, perhaps the highest combat strength of the entire Xufu Town, and now they're siding with the Wei Family?
Has this ever happened before?
Definitely not, before, the government didn't bother with them at all.
Didn't even bother to whisper such things.
Let alone help, it would be impossible to even show up.
But now, as long as something happens in Xufu Town, the government will definitely be present.
Doesn't this explain that Yuchi has a relationship with the government?
After Changsun Hao finished speaking, he was scared out of his wits.
He looked at his granddaughter at a glance.
Changsun Mei slightly opened her small mouth, her pretty little face full of surprise.
And there was also longing.
The old man coughed and inhaled a lot of air, staring his eyes, is his granddaughter really interested in this kind of man?!
No wonder she usually ignores those scholarly young men!
Alright then!
Admitted defeat.
This granddaughter of his really doesn't realize the danger of the problem, understandable, he was the same back then.
This girl won't miss a single pitfall she's supposed to step on.
"No matter what, you should follow others closely in the future to learn."
"Take the opportunity to treat others to a meal often, have a thicker skin, and communicate more."
"Sometimes a few words of advice from people like him are enough to make you study books for a year."
Changsun Hao said earnestly.
In Changsun Mei's mind appeared the image of Yuchi, and then she found Yuchi looking at her with a mischievous smile.
He's so kind!
And at the same time, the other families were the same, with different conversations, but wanting to express a very simple thing.
The six main families really wouldn't accept any alliance from a small family.
It was as if it had been agreed upon before, small families are the property of the guild.
No family had the capability or qualification to take over the resources of such small families.
Otherwise, if it really were discovered by Yuchi, the old demon, there's no telling what would happen.