Huo Lingxiao strode to the door, intending to personally make a trip to Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor, but he eventually stopped.
With his cultivation, killing Xiong Xiao was nothing, but Wu Menglan obviously wanted to see him make a fool of himself. If he was caught red-handed …
Subordinate matters should be handled by subordinates. How could a dignified Hall Master like him go to someone else's territory to kill a pawn? Not only would he lose face, he would also be breaking the rules.
Thinking of this, Huo Lingxiao became even more furious. Xiong Xiao was sure that he wouldn't dare to act recklessly!
Huo Lingxiao, who had been suppressing his anger, summoned a jade archive with a flip of his hand. After quickly invoking his arts to write something down, he tossed it to Tian Yu. With a dark expression, he said, "Pass this to Yang Qing. I want an explanation from him!"
"Yes!" Tian Yu accepted the order and left …
At South Edict Manor, in the pavilion atop the mountain, Yang Qing had a gloomy expression as he received the message from Suppressing Second Hall. After Xiong Xiao betrayed Suppressing Third Hall, he actually became the Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor?
In the jade archive, Huo Lingxiao was merciless in his reprimand towards Yang Qing. He questioned how Yang Qing was managing his subordinates. If he didn't manage them well, Huo Lingxiao would hand over the position of Manor Head to someone else. It was as if Yang Qing was occupying the latrine without taking a shit.
"It was clearly you, Huo Lingxiao, who went for wool and came home shorn. Now you're blaming me? What a joke!" Yang Qing sneered.
However, these words could only be said behind his back. He had to give an explanation. Who could prove that this matter had anything to do with the Hall Master? At that time, everyone would only know that it was he, Yang Qing, who had defected and escaped, and that it was he, Yang Qing, who had failed in his management.
Most importantly … Yang Qing leaned against the railing and gazed at the boundless mountain range. His eyes were cold. The Mountain Chieftain who had betrayed him had become the Prefecture Head. If word of this got out, it would be a joke. What would the other Mountain Chieftains under him think? Would they be able to defect if they encountered any trouble in the future? Then how could he, Yang Qing, manage the two manors?
When the time came, when the other participants of the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade were announced, everyone would follow suit. What would he do if not a single one of the names he submitted could be submitted?
"The Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor? Xiong Xiao, are you trying to compete with me …? "Yang Qing's gaze flickered as he muttered to himself.
At this moment, Qing Ju's voice rang out from behind him. Miss and Miao Yi are here. "
"Hmm?" Yang Qing turned around and frowned. "Why are the two of them here together?"
Raising his hand, he gestured for them to enter and returned to his seat.
After a while. Qin Weiwei and Miao Yi entered together, and both of them paid their respects to the Manor Head.
Yang Qing swept his gaze across the two of them, and noticed that Miao Yi had a very nervous expression on his face. His gaze was even avoiding eye contact, which immediately made Yang Qing suspicious.
"Hehe. Miao Yi, we haven't seen each other for many years. "Yang Qing swept his gaze across the two of them," Why are you two here together? Do you have business with me? "
Qin Weiwei did not utter a word. She tilted her head slightly and shot a glance at Miao Yi.
Cold sweat began to bead on Miao Yi's forehead. He had come here to ask for Yang Qing's hand in marriage. Even though he had already mentally prepared himself, but after seeing Yang Qing face to face, he realized that the pressure he felt was not the usual kind of pressure. It was so great that he wanted to run away.
But they were already here. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and take out a beautiful gift box with a big red flower tied on it from his storage ring. He presented it with both hands and said, "This is a small token of my appreciation, Manor Head."
'What do you mean by a small token of my appreciation?' Qin Weiwei gritted her teeth. 'This is obviously a betrothal gift for a marriage proposal, and I was the one who prepared it for you … Unfortunately, she couldn't say this on Miao Yi's behalf.
Because Qin Weiwei had previously said that she was prepared to play the kind that was only in name. Naturally, she couldn't let Miao Yi, who was only 'helping' her, pay the betrothal gift.
"What kind of gift is so fancy?" Yang Qing chuckled and raised his hand. Beside him, Qing Ju walked over with a smile and took the gift from Miao Yi's hand before returning.
Miao Yi's back was drenched in sweat as he lowered his head. His voice was as soft as a mosquito as he said, "It's a betrothal gift. Your subordinate wants to … propose marriage to Manor Head. I wish to marry Qin Weiwei."
His voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible. Fortunately, they weren't ordinary people. Their hearing was extraordinary.
Qin Weiwei glared at him fiercely. 'Who proposes in such a soft voice? It's not like you're a thief! '
However, Qin Weiwei herself also became nervous.
Betrothal gift? Propose marriage? Marry Qin Weiwei?
The pavilion instantly became very quiet. Only the sound of the wind blowing in from time to time could be heard. Outside, there were green mountains and clear waters, and white clouds.
The smile on Yang Qing's face froze. The smile on Qing Ju's face also froze. The gift box that was delivered to Yang Qing froze. The gazes of the three masters and servants were all fixed on the large red flower on the box. So it was a betrothal gift. No wonder it was dressed up like this. The few of them were shocked.
Gradually regaining his senses, Yang Qing glared coldly at Qin Weiwei. A hint of anger flashed across his eyes. With his intelligence, it wasn't hard for him to guess that since Qin Weiwei could appear here with Miao Yi, she obviously already knew about this beforehand. Yet she didn't even inform him of such a big matter. This was too outrageous!
Qin Weiwei's face also flushed red. She slowly lowered her head, not daring to meet Yang Qing's gaze.
Bang! Yang Qing suddenly slammed the table and stood up, shocking everyone back to their senses. Qing Mei and Qing Ju quickly looked towards the two of them. Miao Yi lowered his head even further. On the contrary, Qin Weiwei raised her head. Her bright eyes bravely met Yang Qing's gaze, not giving in the slightest.
Qing Ju didn't know if she should continue to deliver the betrothal gift in her hands or take it back.
Faced with Qin Weiwei's gaze, Yang Qing finally understood what it meant to say, 'a grown girl can't be kept at home'. She was already starting to side with an outsider. She actually accompanied the groom to propose marriage. She couldn't be playing around like this, could she?
Even though he had already guessed that Qin Weiwei was interested in Miao Yi, and even though he also wanted Qin Weiwei to marry off as soon as possible, when the moment really came, he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. What's more, it wasn't the son-in-law he liked.
In the end, Yang Qing's gaze was no match for Qin Weiwei's resolute gaze. He slowly shifted his gaze to Miao Yi, who had his head lowered. He calmly asked, "Miao Yi, what did you say just now? I didn't hear you clearly. Raise your head and say it again. "
Miao Yi cursed in his heart. 'It would be strange if you didn't hear me clearly. How could you be so angry if you didn't? Strange. I'm here to put on an act. I'm here to help others. I didn't do anything shameful. What's there to be afraid of? '
Miao Yi steadied his mind and raised his head. He straightaway cupped his fists and said, "Your subordinate is here to propose marriage to Manor Head. Your subordinate wishes to marry your daughter, Qin Weiwei."
He even dared to speak so loudly? Yang Qing's heart was filled with rage. He really wanted to ask Miao Yi, 'What right do you have to marry my daughter?'
However, when he saw the resolute look in Qin Weiwei's eyes, Yang Qing sighed in his heart. He didn't force himself to go against it. A smile gradually emerged on his face. He reached out to take the gift box in Qing Ju's hands and asked with a smile, "Is this the betrothal gift?"
"Yes!" Miao Yi replied awkwardly.
"Good! I will accept this betrothal gift. "Yang Qing casually placed the betrothal gift on the tea table at the side.
'It's done just like that?' Miao Yi was stunned.
The resolute look in Qin Weiwei's eyes gradually softened, and gradually blossomed into a bashful surprise. Her father accepting the betrothal gift naturally meant that he had agreed to this marriage.
She turned her head and secretly sent a telepathic message to Miao Yi, who was still in a daze.
Miao Yi regained his senses and hurriedly bowed, "Thank you, Manor Head, for granting my wish."
Yang Qing cheerfully waved his hand and said, "Qing Ju, take Weiwei away first. I want to have a private chat with my future son-in-law."
It wasn't Qing Ju's first day with Yang Qing, so she had a certain understanding of him. It wasn't Yang Qing's style to agree to something like this so easily. What's more, Yang Qing was against the marriage between Qin Weiwei and Miao Yi. A hint of worry flashed across her eyes, but she still put on a happy expression. She walked over to Qin Weiwei's arm and easily dragged the bashful Qin Weiwei away.
Slowly walking to the railing of the pavilion, Yang Qing shot a glance at the gradually disappearing figures halfway up the mountain. He turned around and extended his hand to Miao Yi, smiling as he said, "Sit down and we'll talk."
Miao Yi knew he didn't have the qualifications to sit on equal footing with Yang Qing, so he replied, "I wouldn't dare."
Yang Qing didn't force the issue. Miao Yi didn't sit, so he didn't sit either. He seemed to have forgotten about the marriage proposal and didn't mention it again. Instead, he casually took out the jade archive sent by Huo Lingxiao and handed it over. Without the slightest hesitation, he said, "This is a message from the Hall Master's side. Take a look."
Miao Yi was a little hesitant. Was it appropriate for him to read the Hall Master's letter? Yang Qing nodded and took the archive to read.
He wouldn't have known if he hadn't read it, but the moment he did, he was shocked. He cried out, "Xiong Xiao has become the Manor Head of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor?"
He couldn't help but be shocked. A tiger was lying right beside him. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to eat or sleep well from now on.
"You saw how the Manor Head reprimanded me." Yang Qing walked towards the railing with his hands behind his back. He said to Miao Yi, who was following behind him with a frown, "The grudge between you and Xiong Xiao has escalated to this day. I cannot absolve myself from the blame."
It was enough to let Miao Yi know the situation. However, Yang Qing threw out another piece of news that shocked Miao Yi. "On the name list of the two Manors participating in the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade … your name, Miao Yi, is on it."
Miao Yi was instantly dumbfounded. It wasn't that he hadn't been to the Sea of Constellations before. He hadn't even ventured into it, and it was already filled with danger. If he hadn't met Yao Ruoxian, he probably wouldn't have made it back.
"Manor Head, is it because of my marriage proposal that you put me on the name list?" Miao Yi had no choice but to be anxious since his life was at stake.
Faced with Miao Yi's questioning, Yang Qing only gave him a sidelong glance. He wasn't angry at all and waved his hand, "You're overthinking it. The name list was already in place before you came here today. I wasn't the one who put your name on it. Speaking of which, I was about to ask you. Did you offend the Hall Master? "
"Offend the Hall Master?" Miao Yi asked in surprise, "Why do you say that?"
"Your name wasn't on the name list that was submitted. However, the Hall Master personally crossed out a name and added yours instead. I found it strange. If you didn't offend the Hall Master, then why would he add your name on the list for no reason?" Yang Qing turned around and asked.
"This …" Miao Yi said in surprise, "That's impossible. I've never met the Hall Master before. How could I have offended him?"
He was a little suspicious that Yang Qing was trying to deceive him.
"Take a look for yourself." Yang Qing flipped his hand and handed him another jade archive.
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