As for why Kou Wenzi was willing to follow him, it was purely because she didn't even know she was being set up. Her family knew her too well. If there was a chance to go out and play, it would be strange if she didn't take the initiative. Just a little bit of information and she would be hooked.
To put it bluntly, Kou Wenzi didn't even know why she was here. She wouldn't even know if she was sold like a fool.
The only flaw was that Kou Wenzi's personality was a little erratic. She was the youngest daughter of the Kou family, after all. It was normal for her to be spoiled. That was why Kou Wenlan kept reminding her to be a lady along the way, including after arriving here! Be a lady!
Her reprimand now was to prevent Kou Wenzi from messing things up. If Niu Youde hated her, all her efforts would be wasted.
Kou Wenlan actually didn't want to do such a thing. She felt sick of it, but she had no choice. First of all, it was her grandfather's approval. Secondly, being born into a family like this made her a little helpless. If you don't rise, you fall. Those who are capable will take over. It was that simple! 'I only ask you one thing: are you willing to be unable to lift your head in the family? If not, then work hard!'
Kou Wenzi wanted to retort, but when she thought of the benefits her brother promised her, her lips twitched. She silently pretended to be a good girl and accepted the reprimand.
"It's fine!" Miao Yi chuckled. He didn't take it seriously at all. Based on his friendship with Kou Wenlan and the fact that she had helped him so many times, he wouldn't go so far as to argue with Kou Wenlan's little sister. It was understandable that the daughters of wealthy families were a little arrogant.
Seeing that he really didn't mind, Kou Wenlan stepped aside and extended her hand. "Brother Niu, let's talk inside."
Miao Yi nodded and walked in side by side.
Kou Wenzi pouted at his back, but quickly shifted her attention to Yan Xiu, who was following behind him. She curiously sized up Yan Xiu's' dead man's face ', and realized that Miao Yi's retainer had a chilling appearance.
Entering the inner courtyard, both sides of the stone path were filled with the fragrance of snow-white pear blossoms. Walking in this elegant environment was truly refreshing. It was even more relaxing than walking among the exotic flowers and plants.
Miao Yi looked around and asked curiously, "If I remember correctly, there weren't any buildings here before, right?" He had been in power on Heaven's Origin Planet for many years. Naturally, he was familiar with the surrounding terrain.
Kou Wenlan casually said, "Since Brother Niu is unwilling to settle down in the city, why don't we go to the city first? I ordered people to build a temporary place to stay. "
Actually, he didn't want to talk about such matters in the city. He couldn't afford to lose face if someone heard about it. Miao Yi's unwillingness to go to the city was in line with his intentions. The reason why he built this garden on the spot was also to make it seem solemn. Secondly, he had other plans.
As for Miao Yi. He didn't want to enter the city because he didn't want to alarm Fu Qing and the others. Fu Qing was in Ying Jiuguang's territory, and he had offended the Ying Clan too much. He didn't want to be too close to Fu Qing and cause trouble for them. The other was with Huangfu Jun? Y's rendezvous in the city could easily be exposed, so it was better to do it outside.
In short, it could be said that they each had their own ulterior motives. Thus, Miao Yi subconsciously glanced at Kou Wenlan. 'She built a garden on the spot? There was no need to be so serious about welcoming him. It seemed like there was really something going on.
In the pear garden, the fallen petals were in profusion, and the thatched cottages were scattered all over the place. The two of them entered the largest thatched pavilion together. A servant had already placed the dishes and wine on the table and was standing at the side.
"Please!" Kou Wenlan extended her hand and invited them to sit. After she sat down, she turned her head to the side and said, "All of you can leave."
The servants hurriedly left, and he stared at Yan Xiu.
It seemed that there was indeed something they wanted to discuss. Understanding his intentions, Miao Yi tilted his head towards Yan Xiu. Yan Xiu immediately retreated and stood guard at the entrance of the inner courtyard with his back facing them.
Kou Wenzi naturally joined in and sat down. Unexpectedly, Kou Wenlan swung his chin and said, "Brother and Brother Niu have something to discuss. There is a zither placed on the zither platform in the pavilion over there. Go and show us your skills to liven things up. "
Kou Wenzi's beautiful eyes widened. Kou Wenzi immediately returned a meaningful look.
Thinking of the benefits her brother promised, Kou Wenzi gritted her teeth. He was prepared to endure this and settle the score when he got his hands on the benefits. He stood up and left. He walked into another thatched pavilion in the depths of the pear garden and sat in front of the zither.
Miao Yi didn't think much of it and focused his attention on Kou Wenlan. He didn't know what this fellow wanted.
Just as Kou Wenlan personally poured wine for Miao Yi, the melodious sound of a zither drifted over from the other side. It was extremely pleasing to the ears. Miao Yi couldn't help but be taken aback. He turned around and saw Kou Wenzi sitting in the thatched pavilion behind the drifting pear petals. It was as though she had transformed into a different person. Her slender fingers gracefully moved up and down as she plucked the strings gracefully.
From his angle, he could see the situation inside the thatched pavilion. With the addition of the rain of petals and the elegance of the zither, it gave off an indescribable atmosphere. Kou Wenzi looked as though she was standing in a painting as she moved her sleeves up and down. She was extremely elegant, and the zither notes played by her slender fingers were also very pleasing to the ears.
Seeing that Miao Yi was a little entranced, Kou Wenlan couldn't help but laugh bitterly to himself. It seemed like his efforts weren't in vain. But since when did the daughter of the Kou Family have to be so unreasonable in order to get married? Those who wanted to marry her probably had to line up for god knows how long. He wondered if he had gone overboard with his arrangements this time.
"Brother Niu, please enjoy."
Kou Wenlan's invitation brought Miao Yi back to his senses. He quickly raised his cup and put it down. He couldn't help but praise, "I didn't expect your little sister to be able to play the zither so well."
"It's all because Master taught her well. It wouldn't be a problem for the Kou Family to find a few top-notch zither masters for her. She's loved it since she was young. Brother Niu might not believe me, but my little sister may not have any other skills, but she's proficient in the four arts. She's not as mischievous as she looks. " Kou Wenlan praised herself, then asked, "I wonder how Brother Niu fares in the four arts? If you're interested, why don't you exchange some pointers with my little sister?"
'Ugh! ' It would have been better if she hadn't mentioned it. Miao Yi hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I came from a humble background. When I was young, I couldn't even fill my stomach. I was born with no tolerance, so I'm most afraid of the four arts. How could I possibly be qualified to exchange pointers with your little sister?"
He really wasn't trying to be polite. He knew nothing about zither painting, and if he hadn't been forced by Yun Zhiqiu to practice writing, he wouldn't have been able to present his handwriting to anyone. He finally understood Yun Zhiqiu's painstaking efforts back then. At his current position, if he were to still use his old, crooked handwriting to issue decrees, his subordinates would probably be laughing up their sleeves. However, because he and Yun Zhiqiu weren't together for a long time, Yun Zhiqiu couldn't help him practice writing even if she wanted to. In any case, his current handwriting wouldn't be a laughing stock anymore, so Yun Zhiqiu decided to turn a blind eye to it. Yun Zhiqiu's original goal wasn't to force him to become some great scholar anyway. As for chess, that was even more out of the question. Yun Zhiqiu had forced him to change his bad habit with a sword. Otherwise, with his initial addiction to chess, who knew what would happen to him in the future.
"Haha, let's drink!"
Kou Wenlan poured him another cup. After drinking it, his sissy habit resurfaced. He took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the corner of his lips with his fingers.
Miao Yi secretly got goosebumps under his clothes. He grabbed the wine pot and helped refill his cup, then coughed dryly and said, "Brother Kou, there's no need to beat around the bush between us. If you have any requests, just tell me. As long as it's within my power, I won't refuse!"
Kou Wenlan was silent for a moment, then he looked at Kou Wenzi, who was playing the zither, and asked, "Brother Niu, what do you think of my little sister?"
Miao Yi was taken aback. He nodded and said, "Just as Brother Kou said, she's well-versed in the four arts. On top of that, she's as pretty as a fairy. She's naturally a good choice."
Kou Wenlan smiled and asked, "So what if she's married to Brother Niu?"
"Uhh …" Miao Yi was a little dumbfounded. He thought he'd misheard and quickly waved his hand. "Brother Kou, please don't joke about this. I'm just a brute. How could I be worthy of your little sister?"
"I'm not joking!" Kou Wenlan shook his head with a serious expression and said, "Brother Niu, I know very well how you've made your way up from the very beginning. Our friendship has also gradually deepened, and I admire you very much. Ever since Brother Niu offended King Ying, I've been worried about your future. When I found out that Brother Niu is about to escape from the Primordial Wastelands, I became even more worried. The Ying Clan isn't a force to be trifled with. That incident won't be over so easily. Even if the Ying Clan doesn't pursue the matter, their subordinates will definitely not let Brother Niu off. I've been thinking about how I can help Brother Niu, and it's not very realistic for me to go against the Ying Clan's forces on my own. After I met my little sister, my eyes lit up. I can't trust others, but I can trust Brother Niu's character. Rather than letting my little sister marry the wrong person, why don't I help Brother Niu? As long as Brother Niu and the Kou Clan become in-laws, then the Ying Clan will have to think twice before acting against Brother Niu. At the very least, some of the small fries won't dare to offend you so easily. The Kou Clan will naturally take care of the bigger picture and prevent the Ying Clan from harming Brother Niu! "
He didn't directly tell Miao Yi that this was his grandfather's idea. Everything had to be done at the right time. When Miao Yi caused trouble in the Imperial Garden and almost lost his head, King Kou could just say that Miao Yi was his grandson-in-law and save his life. Miao Yi could only be grateful for the gesture. However, given the current situation, it was impossible for King Kou to lower his head and beg Miao Yi to marry his granddaughter. Hence, he could only ask Kou Wenlan to take on the responsibility himself.
Someone of the Kou Clan's status would naturally have their own strategies for doing things. Even if they messed things up by using a different method, Miao Yi wouldn't embarrass the Kou Clan even if he didn't agree to it. Since Kou Wenlan was so sincere in taking on the responsibility, Miao Yi would owe him a huge favor regardless of whether the matter succeeded or not. This way, the Kou Clan wouldn't suffer any losses even if they spoke up. If he directly used King Kou's name and the matter failed, where would King Kou's dignity go? 'I'm begging you to marry my granddaughter, and you still don't want it? Both sides would definitely fall out! '
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