It was rare for Qin Weiwei to be so forceful with Qing Mei and Qing Ju. She usually didn't put on airs with the two of them because they could be considered her stepmothers who had raised her since she was young.
It was obvious that she had taken the wrong medicine today.
Hong Mian and Lu Liu had arrived as well. They waited in the courtyard and watched as Qin Weiwei barged in. They didn't have the guts to forcefully barge into Qing Mei and Qing Ju. In the two manors, only Qin Weiwei would dare to do so.
However, there was a hint of anxiety in their eyes. After the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade's name list was announced, they couldn't believe it. They knew how Qin Weiwei felt about Miao Yi. As expected, they immediately rushed over.
In the silent quarters, Yang Qing, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, slowly opened his eyes to see Qin Weiwei striding in. He didn't expect her to force her way in. She was a completely different person from the daughter who would never call him father in front of outsiders.
He knew that she would come looking for him after the name list was announced, so he went into seclusion to avoid it. It wasn't because he had a guilty conscience, but because he didn't want to see his daughter come looking for him for a man and cause him trouble.
However, the person walking in front of him was not only his daughter. Today, he deeply understood that she was a woman. In a woman's life, the identity of a daughter was only a part of it. It was not as important as a woman herself, so when it came to relationships, the words of parents could be thrown to the back of a woman's mind.
"Weiwei, do you know what you're doing?" Yang Qing questioned in a low voice.
Qin Weiwei stood in front of him and similarly questioned, "What's with the name list?"
Yang Qing was furious. "How dare you! How can you speak to father with such an attitude? "
Qin Weiwei bit her lip and asked again, "Why is Miao Yi on the name list?"
The moment she saw the name list, she immediately thought that she had implicated Miao Yi. Father must have been angered by the marriage proposal. Otherwise, why would he let a White Lotus cultivator participate in the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade? Wasn't that sending Miao Yi to his death?
This daughter of his was Yang Qing's biggest weakness. Seeing that her eyes were a little red, Yang Qing couldn't bear to continue scolding her. He calmly asked, "You like Miao Yi?"
Qin Weiwei's heartstrings trembled as she firmly denied, "No. I just want to know if his name appeared on the name list because of the marriage proposal last time. "
Yang Qing sighed in his heart. Would I be so excited without you? He shook his head and said, "You're thinking too much. Miao Yi's name wasn't originally on the list of names submitted. The Hall Master had personally crossed out a name and added Miao Yi's name onto it. You don't have to doubt me. I know you won't believe me. Actually, I don't know why the Hall Master added Miao Yi's name either. This matter really has nothing to do with me. Miao Yi knew about this. I'm afraid only he can guess why his name would appear on the list. Otherwise, there's nothing in this world without a reason. "
With widened eyes, Qin Weiwei cried out involuntarily, "Miao Yi already knew about the name list?"
Yang Qing nodded.
In an instant, Qin Weiwei understood why Miao Yi had entrusted those two to her, and why he had given gifts to the members of the three major sects. All of this was to prepare for the trip to the Sea of Constellations.
After bowing, Qin Weiwei turned around and left. After leaving the official residence, she immediately led Hong Mian and Lu Liu straight to Mount Calming Sea. She didn't bring any other attendants with her on this trip...
The names were announced. The most lively place was none other than Mount Calming Sea. The disciples of the three major sects were overjoyed. There were even people saying all sorts of things behind Miao Yi's back. Each and every one of them was rubbing their fists in anticipation, as though they were all waiting for Miao Yi to leave before going all out.
On the other hand, Qian'Er and Xue'Er had long since mentally prepared themselves for this. When they saw that Miao Yi didn't take it too seriously, they gradually relaxed. The two of them had blind faith in Miao Yi, and most importantly, Miao Yi had never disappointed them. Miao Yi was someone who could face any difficulty.
Of course, Miao Yi's comforting words were effective. 'This isn't my first time going to the Sea of Constellations!'
The disciples of the School of Blue Jade were shocked. The School of Blue Jade had collapsed. If Miao Yi were to leave as well, one could only imagine what kind of situation he would be in in the future. Putting everything else aside, the Mountain Chieftain who would take over in the future would not be like Miao Yi, giving up his annual income to support so many troops.
Naturally, Tian Qingfeng and the others immediately came to seek an audience to verify the authenticity of the news.
Inside the hall, Miao Yi swept his gaze across the School of Blue Jade disciples. He nodded and said, "It's true."
"My lord, why did you have to go to the Sea of Constellations?" Tian Qingfeng asked bitterly. The series of blows he'd dealt to the School of Blue Jade over the past few years was a little hard to accept.
"That's not important. For all of you, what's important is that after the School of Blue Jade was destroyed, the three major schools once pressured me to remove you from your current positions. However, I withstood the pressure." Miao Yi stood up from his chair and continued, "I'm telling you all this to let you understand that I have always treated all of you well. When I'm not around, all of you must cooperate with Yan Xiu to look after Mount Calming Sea. I will authorize Yan Xiu to temporarily take over as the Mountain Chieftain of Mount Calming Sea. When I return, I will reward you according to your contributions. I will not mistreat you. I will definitely return from the Sea of Constellations!"
'You will return just because you say so?' Everyone felt conflicted, but on the surface, they still replied in unison, "Understood!"
After the group of people left, Miao Yi led Yan Xiu away from Qian'Er and Xue'Er to the loft in the courtyard.
He wrote down an authorization jade archive and handed it to Yan Xiu, saying, "Since I won't be in Mount Calming Sea, I will entrust the matters of Mount Calming Sea to you."
Yan Xiu took the jade archive and cupped his fists, saying, "Yan Xiu will not disappoint Mountain Chieftain's trust."
Miao Yi smiled, "There are some things that I can't say in front of Qian'Er and Xue'Er, but I won't hide it from you. This trip to the Sea of Constellations is a dangerous one. The chances of me returning are very slim. I heard that there will be a great reward, so I will take a gamble. You don't have to worry. If I don't return, Qian'Er and Xue'Er will naturally leave with Senior Yao. I have also arranged your escape route for you. If you are willing to leave with Qian'Er and the others, you can go to Mount Shaotai and ask Qin Weiwei to help you remove your Immortal Records before leaving. If you wish to continue mingling with the officials, I won't force you. If you find it hard to establish yourself in Mount Calming Sea, you can go seek shelter with Qin Weiwei. I have already made arrangements with her. "
Yan Xiu never thought that Miao Yi would even arrange his escape route. He was indescribably touched. He couldn't help but ask with a trembling voice, "Milord, you made these arrangements in advance. Was it because you already knew that you would be going to the Sea of Constellations?"
Miao Yi nodded and said, "I'm very sorry for hiding it from you all this time."
Just as he finished explaining everything to Yan Xiu, a rider arrived. The rider was none other than Wen Fang of South Edict City's Chamber of Commerce. She was carrying a box of pastries that she had personally made.
She had no choice. She wasn't a rich person. In her eyes, Miao Yi was so rich that he would definitely not be interested in the gifts she gave him. She might as well make something herself to express her sincerity.
Qian'Er and Xue'Er didn't forget their gifts as well. They gave him two sets of beautiful jewelry. Miao Yi chattered away with the two girls.
Inside the hall, Miao Yi opened the box and sat by the tea table. He took a piece of pastry and took a bite. It tasted pretty good. He didn't even touch the one she gave him last time. This time, however, he smiled and tasted it. He asked, "Did you really make it yourself?"
"Big Brother, your words are too hurtful. Do you think I would lie to you? " Wen Fang left the two girls and made herself at home. She didn't act like an outsider and immediately sat on the other side of the tea table. After hesitating for a moment, she probed, "Big Brother, I heard rumors that you are going to participate in the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade?"
Miao Yi asked curiously, "Isn't your Chamber of Commerce never involved in fighting and killing? You're quite well-informed. "
"Someone heard it when he came to the Chamber of Commerce to buy something."
Wen Fang observed his expression, as well as Qian'Er and Xue'Er's reactions. Perhaps Miao Yi was pretending to be calm. However, Miao Yi had interacted with the two ladies before, and she knew that they weren't the scheming type. Miao Yi watched as the two ladies held onto two sets of jewelry and discussed in hushed tones. They didn't seem worried about their master going to the Sea of Constellations in the slightest. A thoughtful look flashed across Miao Yi's eyes.
Miao Yi smiled and said, "You know I'm going to the Sea of Constellations, yet you still come knocking on my door? If you go there, you won't be able to come back. No matter how you try to pull strings, I can't take care of your business. "
"I'm not a snob. Even if Big Brother isn't here, I'll still visit Qian'Er and Xue'Er often." Wen Fang patted her chest and promised, "Big Brother won't call me that. If you call it that, it will be for a lifetime! "
"For the rest of your life?" Miao Yi smiled. It would be strange if they weren't here for business.
Of course, he only kept these words in his heart. There was no need to say them out loud to hurt others.
They were chatting here. Someone came to report that Qin Weiwei had arrived.
Not long after, he saw Wen Fang striding towards the courtyard with Hong Mian and Lu Liu following behind her. Miao Yi had Qian'Er and Xue'Er accompany Wen Fang, while he went out and cupped his fists to welcome them, "Mountain Chieftain Qin, you have graced us with your presence. Welcome back to this place. "
Qin Weiwei rolled her eyes at him. She instructed Hong Mian and Lu Liu to get closer to Qian 'Er and Xue' Er, while she headed straight for the loft she was familiar with. At the same time, she called out to Miao Yi, "Come up if you have something to say."
Arriving at the loft, Qin Weiwei saw that the furnishings inside had not changed at all. She walked straight to the long table and sat down. That was also her original seat.
Miao Yi, who had followed her here, smiled bitterly and said, "Weiwei, that seat seems to be mine now. Why do I feel like I've returned to the time when I was still the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave and paid my respects to you?"
Qin Weiwei did not joke with him. She frowned and asked, "You already knew that you were going to the Sea of Constellations?"
Sure enough, they were all here for this matter! Miao Yi sighed, "Yes!"
Qin Weiwei gritted her teeth and probed, "Is it because of the previous marriage proposal? Did the Manor Head deliberately make things difficult for you?"
Miao Yi was taken aback. He quickly shook his head and said, "This matter really has nothing to do with the Manor Head. It was personally appointed by the Hall Master."
Qin Weiwei didn't believe him. "Why would the Hall Master personally appoint you to the Sea of Constellations?"
"I find this matter strange as well. I suspect that I was betrayed by my sworn brother."
There was an inside story? Qin Weiwei was stunned. "Your sworn brother? Who was it? "
Miao Yi couldn't tell her that he had forced the other to become sworn brothers. He sighed and said, "It's a long story. In short, when I followed the Manor Head to Suppressing Second Hall, I unintentionally intruded into the Hall Master's plum garden and touched the plum tree that the Hall Master loved. I think it was because of this that I angered the Hall Master. Aside from this, I really can't think of any other way I could have angered the Hall Master." Miao Yi shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Miao Yi shook his head and smiled bitterly. At this point, there was no point in hiding anything. Qin Weiwei abruptly stood up and glared at Miao Yi with a look of exasperation. She said bitterly, "Miao Yi, what do you want me to say about you? How dare you barge into the Hall Master's private grounds!"
"How would I have known that the dignified Hall Master would be so narrow-minded? Besides, this is only my guess. I can't be certain yet."
As the two of them were chatting, Qian'Er suddenly came up to report, "Milord, someone wants to see you outside. He said he was sent by your Big Brother."
"..." 'What Big Brother?' Miao Yi was stunned. He had just mentioned Xiao Yizhu, and now something really happened? He didn't want to repeat the 'younger sister' misunderstanding that Wen Fang had last time. He asked, "Which Big Brother?"
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