"Anyone who covets the" Book of Fantasy Fairy's Six Rens "will be killed without mercy.
Yu Shu's eyes moved, and she thought of Yun Hua's death. She was more and more sure that he was also commissioned by Qing Zheng to destroy the book, and he even died in this matter.
"Book of Fantasy Fairy's Six Rens" was indeed a secret book handed down since the founding of the Daan Empire. The relic of Empress Ning Zhen and the instructions of Emperor Anwu were enough to prove that this book was very precious and important.
"So, you still haven't seen this book with your own eyes?" Yu Shu asked.
Jing Chen shook his head, and his voice was helpless, "If I wasn't a disaster in Daan, I wouldn't even be qualified to know the existence of" Book of Fantasy Fairy's Six Rens ". How could I have the opportunity to see it with my own eyes? Xiaoyu, I'll tell you this, but you must not leak any of it, lest it brings you trouble."
Yu Shu secretly sneered. Did she think that she had enough troubles? Just the three words "Life Breaker" was like a knife hanging over her head, falling down at any time. She had no choice but to say no.
"You can rest assured that I'm not a fool."
"You …" Jing Chen wanted to say something but stopped. He tentatively asked, "Xiaoyu, I told you everything I know. Can you believe my words now?"
"Believe you? What do you mean? Do you mean that I'm the Fate Breaker, or do you mean that I have to marry you and have children to break your fate and stabilize the world? "
Yu Shu looked straight at Jing Chen, and her voice was clear.
"Even if I believe you, so what? Do you think that as long as I believe you, I will be willing to be manipulated by you? Jing Chen, it's not the first day you know me. You should know what kind of temper I have. I'm a stubborn person. Instead of coaxing and pestering me, it's better to go directly to the people above and make it clear. Let's see if I'll do it or not if you put a knife on my neck. "
She sounded tough on the surface, but in her heart, she thought, "I can't ask about the Book of Mystic Fairy's Six Rens from Jing Chen in a short period of time, lest it arouse the suspicion of the Celestial Commissioner."
Jing Chen heard Yu Shu's resolute words, leaving no room for negotiation. He could only sigh and stare into her cold eyes with his clear eyes. He said in an extremely serious tone,
"I'll still say the same thing. I won't force you. Xiaoyu, don't be afraid. Trust me, I will protect you this time. "
Yu Shu snorted and declined to comment. She was not a credulous person. Jing Chen had repeatedly broken his promise with her. Wasn't it a fool's dream to ask her to believe him again?
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave first."
Now that she had gotten the information, Yu Shu had no intention of staying any longer and was about to leave.
Jing Chen hurriedly stood up and called out to her from behind.
"Xiaoyu, wait."
Yu Shu turned around and frowned impatiently, "What else do you have to say?"
"Are you going to the Hibiscus Gentlemen's Banquet tomorrow?"
Hearing this, Yu Shu's heart skipped a beat. An idea flashed through her mind. She curled her lips and looked at him mockingly.
"Why? Don't tell me you want to use this opportunity to fight for a Hibiscus Flower and talk about marriage with me on the spot?"
Jing Chen's handsome face blushed slightly after being seen through by her. He lowered his eyes and said,
He looked down and said, "I want to —"
"Don't even think about it," Yu Shu interrupted him with a wave of her hand. She narrowed her eyes and threatened, "If you dare bring it in front of me, I will throw it at your face."
That night, Xue Rui returned to the residence and was immediately summoned to the study by Minister Xue.
"Grandfather, you were looking for me?"
Xue Lingnan put down the memorial in his hand and put down his pen. He pointed at the chair opposite the desk and gestured for Xue Rui to sit down. He then picked up a cup of ginseng tea and slowly took a sip.
"The day before yesterday, you went out with Jinxun?"
Xue Rui's eyes flickered. He nodded, "Third Sister has been cooped up in the courtyard for a while. Since I have finished my work, I found some time to bring her out for a stroll on horseback."
"Oh," Xue Lingnan asked indifferently, "Who did you go with?"
Xue Rui stopped for an instant, and then he said with a light smile, "Grandfather, you ought to have heard of her. She's the female fortune teller, Yu Shu, that's ranked third in the Grand Yan Examination's 2 Rankings."
Xue Lingnan's expression did not change. He lightly patted his teacup and said, "I have heard that you are very close with this fortune-teller. At the beginning of the year, you opened a restaurant. Did you hire her to be the manager?"
Xue Rui's fingers on his knees quietly retracted. He calmly faced Xue Lingnan's questioning gaze and said,
"That is indeed the case. Yu Shu is an astute woman, and I like her very much. I saw that she had a bright future ahead of her, so I wanted to guide her into officialdom. After interacting with her for a long time, I took her as my sworn sister. Because she helped me manage the accounts of the restaurant, she was more diligent in her daily activities."
After a long speech, Xue Rui did not even stumble. It was as if he had no other intentions towards Yu Shu. He simply cherished her talent and friendship.
Xue Lingnan stroked his beard. His indifferent gaze swept across Xue Rui's face. A moment later, he said,
"You are already a grown-up. There is no need for this old man to teach you what you should and shouldn't do. You must always remember what your status is."
Xue Lingnan was usually busy with the affairs of the imperial court, so he didn't pay much attention to Xue Rui's matters. But not asking about it didn't mean that he didn't care. So long as Xue Rui knew his place, then he could turn a blind eye to everything Xue Rui did, but if Xue Rui paid lip service to Xue Rui, then Xue Lingnan wouldn't condone it.
"I will remember." Xue Rui lowered his head. A trace of darkness flashed across his eyes.
Xue Lingnan nodded in satisfaction. Then he changed the topic and said,
"Previously, when I talked to you about the marriage with the Earl, you refused. Now that three months have passed, don't try to prevaricate. I think this marriage is very good. If you delay it for a few days, I am afraid that someone else will beat you to it. Tomorrow is the Gentlemen's Hibiscus Banquet. The young lady of the Rui family will also be there. When the time comes, it will be best if you can get a Golden Jade Hibiscus. Otherwise, don't let those scheming people snatch it away. "
Earl Rui was the Empress' paternal family. Even the Yin family had to give way to them. Most importantly, the Empress did not have a son. If the Xue family intended to help Liu Tan ascend the throne in the future, they must pull this family together. Marriage was the best idea.
Xue Rui was not surprised at Xue Lingnan's instructions. He calmly clasped his fingers under the table. Facing Xue Lingnan's scrutinizing gaze, he said,
"Grandfather, don't worry. I will definitely fight for it."
Xue Lingnan stared at his gentle face for a while. When he could not see any clues, he finally revealed a withered smile and said,
"Your mother has recovered from her illness. Why don't you go visit her?
"Yes."
Xue Rui looked at Xue Lingnan's appearance that was much older than in his memories, and he thought in his heart. I don't know when it started, but being able to visit my mother has become a type of reward given to me by the old man before me. I was once willing to endure this hardship, yet now, it has instead become a type of reminder …
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