What made Fei Hong even more envious was how smoothly Yun Zhiqiu interacted with the family members of these champions. Regardless of whether they knew each other or not, Yun Zhiqiu was able to warm up to them with just a few words. His social skills were amazing.
Some wives and concubines of minor figures stood far away, too embarrassed to approach them. Yun Zhiqiu would also take the initiative to approach them.
For example, when she was chatting with a general's wife, she glanced at a group of reserved women not far away. She could tell at a glance that the men behind them were not of high status and were too embarrassed to stand close to them. Yun Zhiqiu would stare at one of them and ask, "That sister over there is so beautiful. I wonder which general is so lucky?"
The chatting wife naturally introduced her with a smile. As she approached, Yun Zhiqiu would scrutinize her from head to toe, clicking her tongue. "I like women with such temperament, sister. I like them." Her gaze landed on the other woman's hair. She casually plucked an exquisite hairpin from her own head and casually inserted it into the other woman's bun. She took a few steps back and looked at it again. Then she asked the people around her, "What do you think?"
Of course, the people around her wouldn't say it was ugly. They all praised her, "Beautiful! So beautiful! "
The woman was a little embarrassed to be praised, but the joy in her eyes was genuine. Which woman didn't like to be praised for her beauty? Especially when a group of people complimented her, she would definitely be happy and happy.
Yun Zhiqiu went up to grab the woman's hand and asked her name. She smiled and said, "If you don't mind, sister, I've used this hairpin before. Please wear it as a greeting gift. Anyway, I think it's beautiful. It suits you."
The woman replied sheepishly, "I wouldn't mind a greeting gift from Madam."
Yun Zhiqiu would giggle and say, "Calling me Madam is too formal. If you don't mind, you can call me Sister. Hmm … the more I look at you, sister, the more I like your temperament. Remember to come and play with me when you have time. I'm not just being polite, but you must come. "
As soon as she said that, many of the women around her rank looked at her with envy. Everyone knew a little about their current predicament. They knew that they might have to temporarily listen to the management of this piece of land, and Yun Zhiqiu was the mistress of this place. However, because this girl took a liking to the mistress, she quickly became friends with the mistress. It was said that Niu Youde doted on Yun Zhiqiu a lot. If anything happened, this relationship might be able to help her husband.
Truth be told, Yun Zhiqiu did indeed have the intention of befriending some of the lower-ranking females and helping their husbands to become role models. She was also worried about Miao Yi's ability to control so many people. If she could rope in a few of them, she might even be able to help Miao Yi if she could get some information from them. As for those with higher ranks, it would be inconvenient for her to help them since it might affect Miao Yi's plans. However, it wouldn't be a problem for her to help those with lower ranks.
"I'm just afraid that I'll disturb Madam …" The woman was halfway through her sentence when she saw Yun Zhiqiu glaring at her, pretending to be angry. She immediately corrected herself and said, "I'm just afraid that I'll disturb Big Sister."
Yun Zhiqiu immediately covered her mouth and giggled. "I'm not afraid of disturbing you. I'm just afraid that you won't disturb me. I think I really like you."
As they chatted, Yun Zhiqiu naturally brought up the topic of the woman's companions, asking them where they were from and so on.
Whenever they mentioned that they were from a certain region, Yun Zhiqiu would tilt her head slightly, and the carpenter and the others behind her would give her a reminder, reminding her of what she had done there in the past. Yun Zhiqiu was instantly enlightened, and she found another topic to talk about.
After the warm up session with the woman earlier, she realized that Yun Zhiqiu wasn't difficult to deal with and was easy to get along with. The other women also relaxed a little, and it became easier for them to talk.
Fei Hong knew that Yun Zhiqiu had indeed visited many places over the years, but she didn't believe that she could remember so many small places. However, Yun Zhiqiu acted as if she had really been there. She cooperated well with the carpenter and the others around her. With just a look or an expression from Yun Zhiqiu, the carpenter and the others would immediately respond, and the atmosphere was seamless.
Fei Hong had once fantasized about what it would be like if she became the legal wife. However, after following Yun Zhiqiu around and experiencing this, she felt ashamed of her inferiority. She realized that Yun Zhiqiu's interpersonal skills were too amazing. She could talk to anyone. She was forthright and generous, gentle and approachable, and had a sense of propriety. She didn't seem pretentious at all. These were not things that Fei Hong could learn just because she wanted to. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. No wonder Yun Zhiqiu was the wife and she was the concubine.
Xue Linglong and the others were secretly impressed, but at the same time, they felt a chill in their hearts. They could clearly feel that this madam wasn't someone who could be easily fooled.
This was especially true for Xue Linglong. She usually found Yun Zhiqiu to be quite easygoing, but her husband, Xu Tangran, always seemed to be afraid of this Madam Niu. Xu Tangran would often say that this Madam Niu wasn't someone who could be fooled easily. Xue Linglong hadn't felt it before, but this time, she finally felt it.
Unknowingly, the group of women grew more and more respectful towards Yun Zhiqiu.
While Yun Zhiqiu was looking around, Yan Xiu, who had long since arrived at the small world, was waiting quietly in the Middle Constellations Palace. He stood unmoving in the empty palace where Zhuge Qing used to live with his eyes closed, looking like an eerie statue.
He first went to pay a visit to Qin Weiwei before rushing over to the Middle Constellation Palace. He was waiting for the Middle Constellation Palace's guards to regroup. This was also the reason why he first went to pay a visit to Qin Weiwei. He wanted her to order the guards to return.
Not to mention Qin Xi, even Qin Weiwei could sense why Yan Xiu was acting this way. Although Yan Xiu said he was asking about Zhuge Qing's circumstances when she was alive, he was most likely here to investigate the cause of Zhuge Qing's death.
Qin Xi was a little nervous. She couldn't help but communicate with Yang Qing through the Star Bell, worried that something might have happened.
Yang Qing, who was pacing back and forth in the loft of the Immeasurable Star Sacred Palace in the Purgatory, naturally noticed something amiss as well. He almost immediately determined that the mastermind behind this was Yun Zhiqiu. She was probably the one who sent Yan Xiu after finding out about this. Miao Yi was currently occupied with a lot of important matters and had no time to worry about this. Otherwise, he wouldn't have ordered Zhuge Qing's death so decisively. Yun Zhiqiu must have sensed something amiss. This woman knew Miao Yi too well.
After thinking it over carefully, he shook the Star Bell in his hand and comforted Qin Xi, 'You're overthinking it. Nothing will happen. As long as Fang Liao treats this as a normal report and doesn't mention anything about you, nothing will happen. Yan Xiu won't interrogate him severely. Otherwise, it would mean that he clearly doesn't trust Weiwei and is purposely trying to pick on Weiwei. Miao Yi will be displeased, and Yun Zhiqiu won't allow Yan Xiu to do so either. Pass this on to Fang Liao and let him know what to do. He will naturally deal with it calmly and insist that this is a normal report.
When she heard what he said, Qin Xi had a better idea of what to do.
Outside the Middle Constellation Palace, a group of people descended from the sky. Feng Beichen's disciple, Li Mojin, led a group of people from the Exquisite Refinement Sect over. They were the original guards of the Middle Constellation Palace.
Everyone was waiting outside the hall, and Li Mojin was the only one who entered the hall. Truth be told, Li Mojin didn't really want to see Yan Xiu. He felt uncomfortable all over. However, since he was appointed, he had no choice but to come and see Yan Xiu.
Upon entering the hall, Li Mojin saw Yan Xiu glaring at him with a sinister look on his face. Li Mojin presented the jade archive with both hands and reported, "Lord Yan, I have finished inspecting the place. The original guards of the Middle Constellation Palace have all been brought here. Eighty-eight of them. Not a single one is missing."
Yan Xiu opened his hand and sucked the jade archive into his palm.
When Yan Xiu was done, he slowly raised his head. Li Mojin then cupped his fists and asked, "Do you have any other orders, Lord Yan?"
Yan Xiu said with a hoarse voice, "All of you, go wait outside the palace. The guards are to come in."
"Yes!" Li Mojin received the order and left. When he reached the outside of the hall, he had Fang Liao lead the others in while he led the Exquisite Refinement Sect disciples out of the Star Palace.
When more than eighty people entered the hall, the empty hall immediately became a little livelier. However, when Fang Liao and the others saw Yan Xiu's appearance, they were all startled. They were originally under Yan Xiu's charge, but later handed over to Yang Zhaoqing, so they all knew Yan Xiu. They didn't expect that after not seeing Yan Xiu for so many years, Yan Xiu would become like this. That dead man's face was really not flattering.
Yan Xiu assessed the crowd and confirmed that they were indeed the same people from back then.
"Greetings, Lord Yan." A group of people greeted.
Yan Xiu didn't want to follow them? Gather? Alliance? Moat punishment? Do you think I'll forgive you? Xie Xie Xie? The Art of Flying Dragon Gorge?
Everyone felt the fluctuation of magic power above their heads. When they looked up, they immediately saw a black light shining down and enveloping everyone.
In the blink of an eye, the group of people seemed to have fallen into a muddle-headed state. All of them stared blankly at Yan Xiu with unfocused gazes, as if their souls had left their bodies.
As the Soul Summoning Banner descended, Yan Xiu propped the flagpole on the ground and carefully observed everyone's reaction. Everyone asked, "Did anything unusual happen to Zhuge Qing before he died?"
Everyone replied blankly, "No … Yes …" Amidst the sea of 'no', there was a 'yes' that immediately attracted Yan Xiu's gaze. It was Fang Liao, who stood at the very front.
Yan Xiu's gaze flickered. Fang Liao immediately walked over slowly and stood in front of him.
Yan Xiu stared into his eyes and asked, "Anything unusual?"
Fang Liao blankly replied, "Before Zhuge Qing died, Madame Yang found me and asked me to report to Lord Yang that Zhuge Qing climbed up to the roof to sing. Madame Yang repeatedly told me to add 'climbed up to the roof' when I reported it. Later on, Zhuge Qing was sentenced to death by the Venerable Lord. I thought it was very strange."
Yan Xiu's eyes abruptly narrowed. "Which Madam Yang found you, and which Lord Yang did you report to?" This was because Miao Yi had two Madams and two Lord Yangs under his command.
Fang Liao, "Qin Xi, Yang Zhaoqing!"
Yan Xiu, "You are under Yang Zhaoqing's direct command. Why did you listen to Qin Xi's orders and report to him?"
"I have no future here. Qin Xi found me a long time ago and promised to give me a future …" Fang Liao recounted how he had been recruited by Qin Xi a long time ago, but he didn't mention Yang Qing at all.
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