Chapter 35

"Ha ha, it all depends on how you look at it. True love doesn't need to be together every day. In my opinion, no matter what the outcome, Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen have a happy ending."

Feng Jueyu smiled and opened his folding fan, the four characters "rarely confused" exuding a faint ink fragrance.

The breeze carried it over, making the master and servant look at each other in surprise. "Big Brother Feng looks very handsome today."

"Hey? Who is it? Oh, it's Brother Feng..."

Just as Feng Jueyu and the other two were enjoying the scenery, an inappropriate voice came from behind them. The three turned around simultaneously and saw Xu Zixiong and Chen Hongjie leading a group of rich young men approaching.

"Miss Ruo Meng, Brother Feng, it's been a while. I hope you're well." Xu Zixiong smiled wickedly and bowed, while Chen Hongjie also came forward to greet them.

Feng Jueyu remained calm, smiling at the two, but Shangguan Ruomeng and Xing'er didn't look too good, especially Xing'er, who stepped back behind Shangguan Ruomeng with a look of disgust.

"Isn't this Brother Zixiong? I hope you're well, I hope you're well. Brother Hongjie, hello, hello." Feng Jueyu replied with a forced smile.

Shangguan Ruomeng also bowed gracefully, just like Feng Jueyu, she was very composed and maintained her manners even in the face of business rivals.

"Brother Xu, Brother Chen, I greet you."

Everyone laughed heartily, appearing very familiar, but no one knew what they were thinking.

What Feng Jueyu knew was that in the pharmaceutical industry, the three major families often had conflicts, with Huairen Hall, Huichun Hall, and Miaoshan Hall being the main players. However, these were just the young generation's open and hidden struggles, and the elders never got involved.

At this moment, two more young men stepped out from behind Xu Zixiong. From their clothing, it was clear they were not of noble birth, wearing the most ordinary clothes, but they had a dignified appearance and a look of arrogance when they looked at others.

Xu Zixiong introduced them, "Let me introduce everyone. This is Ma Yuanru from Jinling, and this is Shang Gongjin from Dongzhou."

The one in white, Ma Yuanru, stepped forward, seemingly ignoring Feng Jueyu, and bowed deeply to Shangguan Ruomeng, "Ma Yuanru from Jinling greets Miss Shangguan. I have heard that the young lady is both beautiful and talented, and a rare businesswoman in Tianan City. Today, I see that you are indeed extraordinary."

Shang Gongjin also stepped forward, "Shang Gongjin from Dongzhou greets the young lady."

These two were this year's top scholars, known for their literary achievements in Jinling and Dongzhou. Shangguan Ruomeng had heard of them and smiled, "So it's Lord Ma and Lord Shang. I often hear my father mention that Lord Ma excels in poetry and painting, and Lord Shang is skilled in music and poetry. Today, I am honored to meet you both."

It was normal for talented scholars and beautiful ladies to greet each other, but because Xu Zixiong had introduced them one-sidedly, Feng Jueyu was left out, and Ma Yuanru and Shang Gongjin ignored him.

Feng Jueyu didn't mind; he could see that they looked down on him, but did he need to flatter them?

Of course not. He had seen many people like this before, who thought they were the best just because they could recite a few lines of poetry. They were not on the same level as him.

Ma Yuanru, Shang Gongjin, and Xu Zixiong seemed to have planned this, leaving Feng Jueyu out first, but not wanting to be too obvious in front of Shangguan Ruomeng. After a while, Ma Yuanru glanced at Feng Jueyu, "This is..."

Xu Zixiong pretended to be forgetful and patted his head, "Oh, right, let me introduce Lord Ma and Lord Shang. This is Feng Jueyu, Lord Feng..."

He only mentioned his name, not his identity, clearly with ulterior motives.

Feng Jueyu raised an eyebrow, understanding the situation. He had almost fully integrated the memories of the dead Feng Jueyu and knew that Xu Zixiong had once pursued Shangguan Ruomeng. He didn't want anyone to know about his existence, even if it couldn't be changed, he didn't want it to come from his mouth.

However, to Feng Jueyu's surprise, Shangguan Ruomeng spoke up, stepping closer to him, surprising everyone. She gently held his arm, her eyebrows curved like a crescent moon, "This is my fiancé..."

"Fiancé?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Yuanru and Shang Gongjin were taken aback, and Xu Zixiong's eyes twitched noticeably.

Xu Zixiong had long intended to marry Shangguan Ruomeng, not because of her beauty, but to吞并上官家的产业 through a marriage alliance. Both Shangguan Lingyun and Shangguan若梦 were aware of this, only the fool Feng Jueyu was unaware.

It could be said that the dead Feng Jueyu was hit by a brick for no reason, a complete fool.

However, Feng Jueyu now saw that the way Xu Zixiong and the others looked at Shangguan Ruomeng was not normal, with a hint of admiration and lewdness, especially Xu Zixiong, who also had a trace of hatred.

If he couldn't see this, he wouldn't be able to survive. After returning the greeting, Feng Jueyu gave Shangguan Ruomeng a meaningful look. Although he understood the reason, he also appreciated her affectionate gesture.

This was right. After all, we are a family, and we need to stand together against our enemies. This wife is quite sensible.

Feng Jueyu sized up the group of rich young men, smiling insincerely. Because of the Jishi Fang incident, he deliberately memorized each of their faces to avoid forgetting. If they ever opposed him in the future, he would blacklist them all...

While observing, Feng Jueyu noticed two suspicious figures lurking nearby, who turned out to be Shangguan Ruowen and Shangguan Ruowu.

Although these two were always in cahoots with Xu Zixiong and the others, they were still afraid of Shangguan Ruomeng, so they kept their distance. I will continue to despise you...

Xu Zixiong said, "Miss, it's a surprise to see you here today. I wonder if you have chosen a boat for the lake tour. If not, would you allow me to invite you to share a boat with me?"

Ma Yuanru chimed in, "Yes, today is the Spring Scholar Poetry Gathering. It would be our honor to have Miss Shangguan join us."

Shang Gongjin added, "Indeed, it would be a pleasure to tour the lake and enjoy the scenery with Miss Shangguan, reciting poetry and composing couplets. It would make our trip worthwhile."

They didn't invite him. Feng Jueyu understood their intentions. They clearly thought he was unnecessary and wanted to kick him out, but couldn't, so they were looking for an opportunity to humiliate him.

He remained calm. Since they didn't ask him, why should he speak up? Let's see if my wife will say anything.

Shangguan Ruomeng said, "Thank you for your kind words, gentlemen. It is already noon, and I have other matters to attend to in the afternoon. I will return to Huairen Hall shortly, so I cannot accept your kind offer."

Shangguan Ruomeng, with years of business experience, clearly saw through Xu Zixiong and the others' intentions. She smiled at Feng Jueyu, her eyes filled with affection and deep love, which, although fake, still made Feng Jueyu's heart flutter. This girl is irresistible.

Xu Zixiong was taken aback and asked, "Miss Shangguan and Lord Feng are not planning to tour the lake? What a pity. The poetry gathering only begins in the afternoon, and there will be lantern shows and dragon dances in the evening, making it a lively event. It's a shame you can't participate."

Shangguan Ruomeng smiled affectionately, "Brother Xu, you misunderstand. I and Xing'er will leave shortly, but Lord Feng will stay for a while."

Xu Zixiong was even more surprised, "He will be alone?"

Feng Jueyu was also surprised, thinking, "What the hell, is Xilin Lake your property? What's wrong with me touring the lake alone? Does it bother you?"

"Is there a problem with that?" Shangguan Ruomeng countered.

Xu Zixiong sighed, a look of disdain flashing in his eyes, "Miss Shangguan, you misunderstand. It's not that it's impossible, but..."

He hesitated, and Chen Hongjie stepped forward, "Miss Shangguan, perhaps you didn't know the rules for the lake tour this time?"

"Rules for the lake tour?" The three were taken aback.

When they arrived, they hadn't prepared a boat. In previous years, they would hire a boat for a few silver coins. This morning, Shangguan Ruomeng had no plans to tour the lake because of Zhao Bing's letter. She intended to walk with Feng Jueyu and let everyone know their relationship was settled before returning to plan for the thieves. So, she hadn't inquired about the rules.

Hearing Xu Zixiong and Chen Hongjie, it seemed this year was different from previous years.

Chen Hongjie explained, "Miss Shangguan, you may not know, but this year's lake tour is different from previous years. All the boats on Xilin Lake are provided by the government, and no silver can be used to hire them."

"No silver? What is used then?" Feng Jueyu asked.

"Composing poetry and couplets!" Ma Yuanru answered.

"Composing poetry and couplets?"

"Exactly," Shang Gongjin said. "To hire a boat, one must compose a well-balanced poem or solve a couplet. Along the way, all expenses for wine, snacks, and other items must also be paid by solving poems or couplets."

Xu Zixiong added with a smile, "If Miss Shangguan doesn't plan to tour the lake, and only Lord Feng is staying... well..."

He didn't finish, but everyone could see his disdain and contempt for Feng Jueyu.

Shangguan Ruomeng understood and was worried about Feng Jueyu. This boy had never been good at literature or poetry, and it would be a huge challenge for him. If he couldn't solve the puzzles, he wouldn't even be able to board a boat.

However, this was clearly a challenge, and Shangguan Ruomeng couldn't let Feng Jueyu be belittled, which would also tarnish the reputation of the Shangguan family.

Just as she was about to speak up for Feng Jueyu, he interrupted, "Oh, composing poetry and couplets? I, Lord Feng, am skilled in music, chess, poetry, and painting. It's no big deal."

"Hmm?"

PS: I solemnly declare that this book is absolutely a fantasy. Some readers say there are few fight scenes, but they haven't started yet. Don't worry. The early part is just setting the stage, and conflicts need to be escalated through events.

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