Zhao Yi is very interested in Yao Qing.
Not only because she's beautiful and sexy, but also because of the Charm Technique Zhao Yi has heard about but never seen.
The main reason is her relationship with the protagonist.
Aunt!
Although Zhao Yi says he doesn't care about the protagonist and the heroine being entangled.
But the heroine is, after all, his fiancée in name.
It's impossible for Zhao Yi not to feel uncomfortable!
But he has no way to get revenge.
He can't kill, and he can't hit.
Zhao Yi also wants to repay him in kind.
However, the protagonist is a monk.
He doesn't even have a fiancée or any family.
Zhao Yi is furious but helpless.
Now the opportunity has come!
The protagonist unexpectedly has an aunt, who is also cultivating the Charm Technique.
Zhao Yi has long admired the fame of the Charm Technique.
Plus, Yao Qing is his biological aunt.
Double the pleasure!
Zhao Yi is thinking about how to make a move when the Second Imperial Consort appears.
She was just inside preparing the banquet, and when she heard the commotion outside, she came out to check the situation.
Then she spotted Yao Qing at a glance.
The Second Imperial Consort's eyes lit up: "Ah, which family's girl is this? Why haven't I seen her before?"
Yao Qing bowed respectfully: "Yao Qing, the new shopkeeper of the Four Seas Restaurant, pays respects to the Imperial Consort."
Four Seas Restaurant's shopkeeper?
Upon hearing the name Four Seas Restaurant, the Second Imperial Consort lost interest immediately.
She nodded slightly to Yao Qing and stepped over to Zhao Yi.
The Second Imperial Consort looked Zhao Yi up and down, smiling, "I haven't seen you for a few days, and Sixth Brother is becoming more and more handsome!"
After saying this, she continued without waiting for Zhao Yi to speak, "Sixth Brother, Mother has already learned about your affairs. In a few days, it will be the Spring Tide Poetry Gathering. All the noble ladies will attend, so prepare well. If you find someone you like, tell your sister-in-law before Mother takes action, and let your sister-in-law find a suitable match for you. You know Mother's temperament; once she takes action, who knows whether it will be a blessing or a disaster!"
After hearing the Second Imperial Consort's words, Zhao Yi could no longer stay calm.
The Empress is a tough character!
One can see this from the fact that although the old Emperor is mad, he caused almost no damage in Shengjing City aside from not attending court.
The Empress suppresses the harem, and no one can cause any waves, including the Emperor.
The old Emperor surely isn't having easy days now!
However.
If he catches the Empress's attention, it won't be easy for Zhao Yi either!
Zhao Yi nodded compliantly, "Alright, I'll definitely be there."
The Second Imperial Consort nodded with satisfaction, then went off with her husband to entertain the guests.
Not far away, the heroine overheard Zhao Yi and the Second Imperial Consort's conversation, and her face turned very unpleasant.
She always believed that Zhao Yi wouldn't actually break off the engagement.
In her view, Zhao Yi was just playing hard to get, intending to attract her attention.
But from her observations, it didn't seem to be the case.
Zhao Yi really wants to break off the engagement!
The heroine panicked.
The importance of the Su Family's marriage alliance with the royal family had already been emphasized by her father, Su Changyuan.
Without the engagement, the Su Family would immediately revert to its former state.
The heroine couldn't bear to return to her previous hard life after enjoying luxury and riches!
Especially Zhao Yi's reason for breaking off the engagement:
Impurity!
The heroine didn't realize before what the accusation of impurity could do to a woman.
When she first heard Zhao Yi wanted to break off the engagement due to impurity, she didn't take it seriously.
After returning from the West Mountain Temple, Su Changyuan and Madam Su specifically found some experienced matchmakers to warn her about the terrifying label of impurity.
At first, the heroine didn't take it seriously, but after hearing those matchmakers talk about it over and over, she finally got scared.
Su Changyuan warned her repeatedly to apologize to the Sixth Prince and ask him not to cancel the engagement.
Otherwise, once branded as impure, her life would be destroyed!
The heroine realized she couldn't let the engagement be broken but didn't take the apology seriously.
In her mind, Zhao Yi was devoted to her.
The heroine believed as long as she showed Zhao Yi a good face,
he would immediately submit!
The heroine heard Zhao Yi was attending the birthday banquet of the Second Prince, Zhao Mian, so she came over.
She had already planned to give Zhao Yi a way out.
Earlier, at the entrance of the Second Prince's Mansion, the heroine had proactively expressed willingness to reluctantly accept the invaluable Golden Dragon Sword if Zhao Yi apologized.
But Zhao Yi refused to lower his head!
An ungrateful gesture!
The heroine originally planned to teach Zhao Yi a lesson, but then she saw the person she longed to see.
Master Fajing!
Since last leaving the Four Seas Restaurant, she hadn't seen Master Fajing again.
Though she had visited the West Mountain Temple several times, Master Fajing never showed himself.
Eventually, the temple directly closed its gates.
The heroine couldn't even climb up the mountain!
Unable to meet Master Fajing, her heart was filled with unspeakable sorrows, spending sleepless nights wetting her pillow with tears.
Seeing Master Fajing again now, Su Qianqian seemed lost, with her eyes and heart filled only with the young monk before her!
As for persuading the Sixth Prince not to break off the engagement as her father said...
The heroine had already forgotten it.
She even forgot who Zhao Yi was!
It wasn't until Zhao Yi, in a furious outburst, almost killed someone that the heroine finally felt fear.
It was her first time witnessing the power of a Prince.
The ruling family of the Great Xia Dynasty is the Zhao family.
If Zhao Yi wanted to kill her, she couldn't defend herself.
Coupled with the protagonist's cold words, devoid of emotion or righteousness.
The heroine hadn't realized her mindset had changed.
From disbelief to indifference, to now hoping Zhao Yi doesn't break off the engagement!
Now, wanting Zhao Yi not to break off the engagement means driving all the women around him away.
With this thought, the heroine's gaze fell on Yao Qing!
As much as she hated to admit it, Yao Qing surpassed her in appearance, temperament, and social status.
In front of Yao Qing, the heroine only had her youth and the title of Shengjing City's number one talented woman!
In the past, the heroine never considered other women her equals because of her acclaimed talent.
But now, standing before Yao Qing, for the first time, the heroine felt a sense of crisis!
If Zhao Yi becomes enchanted, she's ruined!
Yao Qing's cultivation in the Charm Technique gave her heightened senses far beyond others.
As soon as the heroine targeted her, Yao Qing immediately noticed.
"Foolish!"
Yao Qing sneered, her intent to kill growing stronger.
She wasn't new to Shengjing City; after taking over the Four Seas Restaurant, Yao Qing had already grasped the city's situation almost completely.
She was well acquainted with the renowned talented woman of Shengjing City, Su Qianqian.
Yao Qing had a deep impression of the heroine not just because of her engagement to the Sixth Prince Zhao Yi, but because she was the one who seduced her nephew!
Just earlier.
Had she arrived a moment later, her dearest nephew would have been taken to the Death Prison!
The Death Prison of the Great Xia Dynasty is a hellish place.
If her nephew were thrown in, he wouldn't escape unscathed!
To protect Fajing, Yao Qing and her sister had paid a great price over the years.
The heroine, however, almost caused his death!
Even if she hadn't come to her, Yao Qing would have sought her out to settle scores!
"Dong~ Dong~"
The sound of bells rang out.
The feast was about to begin.
The guests brought out the prepared gifts, joking and chatting as they went to the banquet.
Seeing this, the heroine's face changed slightly.
She hadn't brought a gift!
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