Chapter 73

Simaruyu blinked her eyes and said with a smile, "Young Master Feng, you flatter me. I am just a woman who has read a bit more due to my father's teachings. How can I compare to Sister Shangguan, who is not only talented in literature but also a heroine in business, strategizing from behind the scenes? I am even less comparable to you, Young Master. I have heard that when you encountered bandits, you remained calm and used your intelligence to save people and outmaneuver many killers, escaping danger effortlessly. I am deeply impressed, and even my father praised your noble righteousness as unmatched."

Simaruyu's words were grand and elegant, praising Feng Shao to the heavens, making his face turn red. He thought to himself, "Girl, you didn't see the situation at the time. If you had, you probably wouldn't say that."

Feng Jueyu coughed dryly, unable to hide his embarrassment, and replied, "This, Miss Simaruyu, you flatter me. It was just luck, just luck..."

In the southern lands, Shangguan Ruomeng knew how proud this person in front of her was. Although she was the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, she also had a master, a direct disciple of the head of a minor sect in the southern lands. In terms of status, Simaruyu's position was probably even higher than her father's. In the southern lands, few people would have Simaruyu personally meet them. Today, for her to take the initiative to come and talk, even Shangguan Ruomeng felt honored.

Of course, Shangguan Ruomeng also noticed that Simaruyu's visit was not just to find her close friend. It seemed she was more interested in Feng Jueyu. What was the reason? Shangguan Ruomeng couldn't say, but her intuition told her that her feeling was right.

"Little sister, let's find a place to talk properly. We haven't seen each other in years. Tell me, how is life on Tianjian Mountain?"

Shangguan Ruomeng spoke warmly, subtly shifting the topic away from Feng Jueyu.

Hearing this, Feng Jueyu immediately said, "If that's the case, I won't disturb you. Miss Simaruyu, Sister Ruomeng, please go ahead. I'll wander around on my own."

Feng Jueyu wanted to leave, and Shangguan Ruomeng wouldn't stop him. No wife likes her husband to be stared at all the time, even if he's just a "future" one.

But before Feng Jueyu could leave, Simaruyu said, "Eh? Sister Shangguan and Young Master Feng are together, right? Leaving Young Master Feng alone wouldn't be too lonely? I have a few sisters over there who would like to meet Young Master Feng. If you don't mind, why don't you come and sit with us..."

What!

The invitation left Feng Jueyu and Shangguan Ruomeng both stunned...

What does this mean?

Feng Jueyu looked at Shangguan Ruomeng. Logically, if you girls are chatting, why include me? What's the point of inviting me? A king and multiple queens? This is broad daylight, girl...

Feng Jueyu looked at Shangguan Ruomeng, puzzled. Shangguan Ruomeng was certain that Simaruyu's visit was not simple and was definitely aimed at this troublemaker.

The two were speechless for a moment. Simaruyu smiled, her eyes narrowing into a crescent, and said, "Is it that Young Master Feng is unwilling to give me the honor?"

Damn, even using reverse psychology?

Feng Jueyu frowned slightly, but his expression quickly returned to normal. However, without Shangguan Ruomeng speaking, he didn't feel right agreeing.

Shangguan Ruomeng also came to her senses, her smile a bit forced, but she still said, "How could that be? With a beauty like Sister Simaruyu inviting him, Elder Brother Feng would be delighted." Shangguan Ruomeng covered her mouth and said a half-cold, half-warm joke, laughing so hard that her waist shook. It looked natural, but Feng Jueyu could already sense the jealousy.

"That's good." Simaruyu beamed, gesturing "please," and then walked toward a pavilion in the nearby garden.

"Please, please..." Feng Jueyu's face was awkward, and he could feel a killing intent coming from Shangguan Ruomeng.

He turned his head and saw that his "future" wife was looking at him with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, sending a chill down his spine.

"Young Master Feng, please, don't keep the beauty waiting!" Shangguan Ruomeng said in a half-cold, half-warm tone.

Feng Jueyu shivered, "Oh, okay... Ow..."

Just as he was about to go, Shangguan Ruomeng's small hand suddenly wrapped around his left arm, her delicate hand turning into a sharp claw and pinching his armpit not too lightly or too heavily.

"Young Master Feng, when did you meet Miss Simaruyu? Why didn't I know?"

Feng Jueyu winced, "I don't know her. It's the first time we've met. Why are you pinching me?"

"Did I pinch you?" Shangguan Ruomeng pouted, full of jealousy, "Young Master Feng seems to be quite dishonest."

It's already bruised! Feng Jueyu rolled his eyes and rubbed his armpit, but Shangguan Ruomeng's hand immediately slapped it away, and her other hand also wrapped around him, as if telling everyone, "He's mine, no one can take him away..."

This girl has changed a lot. Feng Jueyu was stunned, then leaned close to Shangguan Ruomeng's ear and said with a smile, "What? Are you jealous?"

"I am not." Shangguan Ruomeng pouted. This was the first time she had such intimate contact with Feng Jueyu, feeling the intoxicating masculine aura from his body and mouth, her heart was suddenly in a flurry, like a little deer running around.

"Not? If you're not, why are you blushing? So much pride, did you eat gunpowder?"

"What is gunpowder?"

"Uh, something that can make people lose their reason?"

Shangguan Ruomeng was momentarily confused by Feng Jueyu's new term, but then understood what he meant. She lowered her voice and said in his ear, "This is Lord Zhang's residence. Behave yourself, or Grandfather will not forgive you..."

Feng Jueyu was delighted. This girl was embarrassed to say it herself and used Shangguan Lingyun as an excuse. No one is jealous like this.

Hearing this, Feng Jueyu suddenly found that Shangguan Ruomeng had a cute side. He couldn't resist his mischievous heart and said, "What counts as behaving? Can you give an example..."

"You... I won't talk to you anymore, you bad person..." Shangguan Ruomeng was speechless, shaking off Feng Jueyu's arm and leaving on her own.

I'm a bad person? Feng Jueyu opened his mouth, then smiled, thinking, "That's right, men who aren't a bit bad, women don't love, right? Haha..."

Lord Zhang's residence had many flower gardens. Simaruyu and a group of women dressed in colorful attire were sitting in one, chatting. She had returned early but her eyes had never left Shangguan Ruomeng and Feng Jueyu. She saw their intimate actions and noticed when Shangguan Ruomeng shook off Feng Jueyu and walked over, the two of them maintaining a distance. Simaruyu smiled and asked, "Sister Shangguan, what's wrong?"

Shangguan Ruomeng was still upset but only said, "Nothing..."

Among the women, some knew Shangguan Ruomeng. One of them, with sharp eyes, glanced at the two and couldn't help but tease, "Perhaps Sister and Brother had a little argument."

"Ha ha!"

The women laughed, and for a moment, the pavilion was filled with their cheerful voices.

At this moment, Feng Jueyu also walked over. Simaruyu stood up and introduced him, "Ladies, today I have someone to introduce to you..."

Before she could finish, a well-bred lady covered her mouth and laughed, "Does Miss Sima need to introduce him? Young Master Feng is already a celebrity in the southern lands."

Another said, "Yes, yes, who doesn't know Young Master Feng's noble righteousness? If we had Sister Shangguan's good fortune and found such a responsible and capable husband, we would probably laugh in our sleep..."

Another added, "Indeed, it's a pity that Sister Shangguan's good fortune is much greater than ours. It's hard to find such a responsible man these days."

A mischievous woman rolled her eyes and said, "Unless Sister Shangguan is willing to step down and let us have a chance, we wouldn't mind..."

"Bad girl, what are you saying?" The women crowded around, playfully hitting and pushing her...

Feng Jueyu was shocked. Who said ancient women were gentle, reserved, and virtuous? This is too open, what jokes can they make?

Shangguan Ruomeng, teased by the women, blushed but refused to back down, saying, "You, don't even think about it..."

The women were stunned, then burst into laughter, "Oh, see that? Sister Shangguan is already protecting him. Ladies, don't even think about it. He's already taken..."

The women laughed heartily, but Feng Jueyu was deeply embarrassed. It was partly because Shangguan Ruomeng was silent and looked a bit unhappy, and Simaruyu was staring at her, lost in thought.

After a moment, Simaruyu pretended to be displeased, coughed lightly, and said, "What are you girls thinking about all day? Stop it."

The women stopped laughing, but the mischievous one said, "Sister Sima, we were just joking. Why take it so seriously? Besides, if Sister Shangguan really steps down, Sister Sima, wouldn't you have the same thoughts?"

Huh?

At this, the women's laughter stopped, and they looked at the mischievous one in shock...

This was a bit too much. Not only were the women stunned, but even Shangguan Ruomeng's face turned cold. However, Simaruyu lowered her head, blushing and looking thoughtful.

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold, and the mischievous one realized she had said something wrong. Seeing the expressions of Shangguan Ruomeng and Simaruyu, she was dumbfounded and quickly said, "Oh, I was just joking, don't take it to heart." Seeing that her attempts to smooth things over were futile, she pointed to an old man nearby and shouted, "Father, are you looking for me? Ladies, I'll go over there." She stuck out her tongue and fled...

Feng Jueyu looked at Shangguan Ruomeng and Simaruyu, suddenly feeling a sense of foreboding. Damn, it seems something is about to happen.

PS: Revisiting an old topic, the update issue. Due to certain reasons, updates will be in the evening for now, either late at night or early in the morning. I'll update based on inspiration. Some readers mentioned being behind on updates. I just want to say that since I started writing this book, my work and life have changed. I never made a commitment to update a certain number of times, so there's no issue of being behind. I need time to write and to be able to write. However, my writing habit is generally three updates a day, around 9,000 to 10,000 words. I ask for your understanding, and I'll try to update more when I have time. You've seen that this month, I've had four to five updates on some days. Even if it's late, I'll write as long as it goes smoothly. I'm not responding to any criticism, I just want to thank everyone for their encouragement. I know that you only push me because you find the book worth reading. I will do my best to write more and update more, to be worthy of your support and the time you spend waiting for updates. Thank you all.