Chapter 77

"Damn, this kid is too devious, too malicious, too despicable..."

Almost at the same moment, everyone had the same thought, countless eyes turned to Feng Jueyu, and the disdain and ridicule in their gazes turned into deep apprehension...

Killing someone doesn't even require a nod of the head...

You are being too malicious in your deviousness...

However, this move is quite clever, using Xi Ruiyun to point out the flaws in the painting and then using Sima Ruyu to publicly and mercilessly criticize Xi Ruiyun's arrogance, it's like killing two birds with one stone...

Shangguan Ruomeng was at a loss, staring in shock at Feng Jueyu who was still putting on a show, feeling a chill run down her spine. She really couldn't understand how he came up with such a devilish idea; it was too ingenious.

The fact proved that love is blind, even if Feng Jueyu's methods were despicable, in Shangguan Ruomeng's eyes now, they were also very "ingenious."

The crowd outside the Shangguan family was equally stunned. Recalling how Feng Jueyu had been praising Xi Ruiyun to the point of almost turning swords into plowshares, and then suddenly turning the tables with a few words to provoke Sima Ruyu, the words spoken in a moment of urgency were clearly not well thought out, making them even harder to bear.

Sima Ruyu, being so intelligent, would not normally be so ruthless, even if she had no feelings for Xi Ruiyun, she wouldn't say such things so bluntly in public. The reason she did so was because of the phrase "good things are coming" and the groundwork laid earlier, right?

Thinking about this, Shangguan Lingyun swallowed hard and cursed in his heart: "This kid, he's too damn malicious, really malicious, not just a little malicious, but malicious to the extreme..."

Such a clever scheme, few could see through it, and even if they did, they wouldn't think as comprehensively as Shangguan Lingyun. But Mu Hongtu was among the few who could.

The old man blinked his eyes, sighed, patted Shangguan Lingyun's shoulder, and said, "No wonder he's the epitome of a playboy, his wickedness has the style of your younger days..."

"Get lost, can you speak properly?" Shangguan Lingyun glared, but inside he was delighted: "Interesting, really damn interesting..."

Outside the pavilion, Xi Ruiyun held the scroll and slowly let it fall to the ground, feeling the strange gazes from all around, he wished he could find a crack to hide in, but he knew he couldn't, and shouldn't...

"Miss Sima..."

Just as Xi Ruiyun was about to explain, Sima Ruyu suddenly took two steps back, as if guarding against a plague, then bowed slightly, tears welling up in her eyes, and said, "Sir Xi, if I have done anything to make you misunderstand me, please forgive me..."

Saying this, Sima Ruyu bit her lip and said to Sima Wen, "Father, I am not feeling well, I will return to the residence first. Please apologize to Lord Zhang on my behalf..."

"Go ahead." Sima Wen, with a protruding belly, closed his eyes and waved his hand. Sima Ruyu left in a hurry.

Just before leaving, Sima Ruyu gave Feng Jueyu a resentful glare, the meaning in her eyes was indescribably complex...

Why are you glaring at me? I didn't paint the painting, it's you who rejected someone, shouldn't he be the one crying...

Feng Jueyu was puzzled, this matter shouldn't hurt Sima Ruyu so much, right?

"Feng Jueyu..."

Sima Ruyu's departure was undoubtedly the trigger for Xi Ruiyun's breakdown. His eyes were bloodshot, his teeth bared, and he glared at Feng Jueyu as if he were an enemy.

Xu Zixiong was frightened, this was Lord Zhang's residence. If Xi Ruiyun went crazy, not only would the birthday celebration be ruined, but Xi Ruiyun's life would be over.

Shangguan Lingyun watched with a sense of shock, and at this moment, only a few people could see through the situation...

Xi Ruiyun's anger was not without reason. Recalling the story of the painting competition as narrated by Shangguan Ruofan, Shangguan Lingyun realized that Xi Ruiyun had long fallen into Feng Jueyu's trap, a deep trap...

His goal was not to just hit Xi Ruiyun, but to destroy him...

He had calculated that Xi Ruiyun would definitely try to explain, but Sima Ruyu would not give him the chance to speak...

Turning and leaving?

It was like delivering a fatal blow to a wounded person...

A ruthless blow...

This blow was the key to driving Xi Ruiyun mad...

If Xi Ruiyun went crazy and attacked, he would never become the top scholar. This was Lord Zhang's residence, and also the residence of the princess. If the top scholar dared to take out his anger on others because of a failed courtship, Xi Ruiyun would never recover...

Damn, I underestimated this kid, he's too ruthless...

It must be said that Shangguan Lingyun's insight was very sharp. His guess was spot on. Ever since Xi Ruiyun ignored him and provoked him, Feng Jueyu had thought of a way to destroy him...

As the king of assassins, Feng Jueyu had no remorse for this plan. Especially for someone like Xi Ruiyun, if you didn't crush him completely, he would eventually become a problem. Feng Jueyu never left himself with problems, which was a necessary mindset for an assassin...

So he came up with this plan, a series of moves, each one leading to the next, aiming to destroy him...

If it weren't for Xu Zixiong holding him back, just one punch from Xi Ruiyun would end his life...

There would be no chance of recovery...

Xu Liefeng's face changed, becoming extremely serious. For some reason, he felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Feng Jueyu was a playboy from Tian Nan, but now he realized he was not a coward.

Playboys are all bad, but they are also easy to deal with...

But if they are bad to a certain degree, a certain level, they become hard to deal with...

Clearly, Feng Jueyu had reached that level, so bad that even he felt ashamed...

The scholars near the pavilion were trying to calm Xi Ruiyun. They were a group of poor and bitter people, and they couldn't think of someone being so bad. One of the scholars, Wang Chongde, Xi Ruiyun's teacher, felt ashamed of someone who failed in courtship.

"Look at you, what a mess? A man should not give up so easily," said Wang Chongde.

Seeing this, Feng Jueyu put on a remorseful expression and said, "Sir, please don't blame Xi, it's all my fault. If I hadn't spoken recklessly, Xi wouldn't have been so angry. Xi, I am truly sorry..."

These words were said with deep sorrow, and those who didn't understand the situation might have thought he was truly remorseful, but in fact, he was taking advantage of the situation...

Wang Chongde was an upright person, not as cunning as Shangguan Lingyun. After hearing Feng Jueyu's apology, he waved his hand and said, "Young Master Feng, what have you done wrong? Poetry and painting are for leisure, they can express one's feelings, but one should not lose control. It's this rebellious disciple, arrogant and unstable, who has been so disrespectful. He should be the one to apologize..."

Wang Chongde pointed at Xi Ruiyun, looking at him with disappointment...

Mu Hongtu, watching from outside, covered his face and muttered, "It's over, it's over, another fool, an old fool, two big fools..."

Shangguan Lingyun comforted him, "Being a fool is good, if he realizes it, he'll die of anger..."

"Why are you comforting me?" Mu Hongtu waved his hand, "If you dare to comfort Wang Chongde, he'll fight you to the death."

"Damn, do you think I'm stupid..."

Shangguan Ruomeng watched the scene in front of her, unable to understand it. She felt something was wrong, but couldn't put her finger on it. She sensed that Feng Jueyu had tricked Xi Ruiyun, but it didn't seem intentional, and now it seemed like he was the victim...

But when she saw Feng Jueyu apologize to Xi Ruiyun with apparent remorse, Shangguan Ruomeng finally understood, completely awakened. It was a trap.

A trap that would ensure Xi Ruiyun would never recover...

At this moment, with Xu Zixiong's persuasion, Xi Ruiyun had calmed down and no longer shouted about fighting Feng Jueyu to the death. After all, this was Lord Zhang's residence, and even though the birthday celebration hadn't started, it wouldn't be appropriate to fight in Lord Zhang's house. Moreover, the more he made a fuss, the worse it would be for him, so he held back.

The current situation couldn't let these people keep staring at Xi Ruiyun, or he would go mad. Xu Zixiong quickly gave Ma Yuanru a signal, and Ma Yuanru understood, stepping forward and saying, "Brother Feng, Xi's painting is complete, and you have pointed out its flaws. When will you show us your painting?"

This move of diverting attention was perfectly timed, shifting everyone's focus to Feng Jueyu. Indeed, a painting competition requires two paintings to compare, to see whose skills are superior.

"My painting!" Feng Jueyu smiled, thinking, "You're lucky this time, but I'll still peel a layer of skin off you. See if you dare to oppose me again."

Saying this, Feng Jueyu nodded, "I'll paint now."

"Get the brush and ink..." Ma Yuanru deliberately raised his voice to shift everyone's attention.

Feng Jueyu walked straight to Shangguan Ruomeng and said, "Sister, can you help me again?"

Shangguan Ruomeng glared at him and muttered, "Help with what? You've offended Sister Ruyu so much, I need to go see her..."

"Where did I offend her? I did it for her own good," Feng Jueyu said in a low voice.

"For her own good?" Shangguan Ruomeng spat, thinking, "You made her cry and still say it's for her own good, what kind of person are you?"

Feng Jueyu sighed and leaned in, "Think about it, if I hadn't pointed it out, Xi Ruiyun would have kept pestering her, wouldn't that be more troublesome? It's better to cut it off now and make him give up. Isn't that good for her?"

Shangguan Ruomeng was taken aback and said, "Really?"

"Of course it's real."

"That does make some sense..." Shangguan Ruomeng nodded.

The fact proved again that love not only makes people blind but also distorts reality...

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