After Xin Xiyao finished playing a piece, she wasn't as calm as she appeared on the surface.

To play a piece like "Breaking the Enemy's Formation" with such grandeur and power that it touches the heart requires the player's wholehearted dedication and a great deal of physical exertion.

She felt tired and dizzy at this point, so she went to the pond to get some fresh air.

He originally planned to only stand there for a short while before going back to find his sister, but unexpectedly he was entangled with someone.

"Miss Xin!"

Xin Xiyao turned around, her brows furrowing slightly, but she still maintained proper etiquette and gave a slight bow.

"Thank you, Third Young Master."

Because of what happened at Lingyin Temple, she didn't like Xie Changjing very much. After she finished speaking, she wanted to turn around and leave, but Xie Changjing blocked her way.

"I didn't expect you to play the piano so well," Xie Changjing said. "You were really different from your usual self on stage just now."

Xin Xiyao frowned. "The Third Young Master doesn't know what I'm usually like, so why would he say such a thing?"

Xie Changjing didn't realize he had said anything wrong. "It's not just me who thinks this way; everyone else thinks the same. You didn't like coming to people's homes before, so it's natural that we're surprised that you kept such good piano skills hidden."

Xin Xiyao sneered, "Was it me who hid it, or did Young Master Xie have a preconceived notion?"

"I... I didn't mean that." Seeing the displeasure on her face, Xie Changjing belatedly realized that he might have said something wrong. "I meant that you are a very outstanding girl, which really impressed me."

Xin Xiyao ignored her and turned to leave, but Xie Changjing grabbed her wrist.

"what you do!"

Xin Xiyao was startled and quickly shook off Xie Changjing, unable to help but speak sharply: "Young Master Xie, you have crossed the line!"

Xie Changjing felt her reaction was excessive and said, "We were originally discussing marriage, why are you reacting like this? I'm not a lecher."

Xin Xiyao was shocked by his shameless attitude. She was not good at arguing and couldn't say anything to refute him for a moment.

"Xi Yao." Xie Changjing had changed his form of address, and his expression was completely different from when he had ridiculed Xin Xi Yao that day. "We were going to get married anyway. When other people get engaged, it's different from other people. They're closer to each other, don't you think? I think the crabapple blossoms are in full bloom today. Why don't we go and take a look together?"

Xin Xiyao was filled with rage and wanted to slap him.

The next moment, a clear female voice rang out behind the two of them.

"Why does Brother Xie act like he has amnesia every day?"

Xin Jiuwei walked over quickly and stood next to Xin Xiyao.

Xin Xiyao breathed a sigh of relief, "Wei'er."

Xin Jiuwei smiled at her sister, then turned to Xie Changjing, her words no longer polite.

"Xie Changjing, how could there be such a stupid, shameless, and lewd scoundrel as you in this world?"

Xie Changjing was stunned by her sudden accusations and then flew into a rage.

"Who are you calling a lecher?!"

"I'm talking to you," Xin Jiuwei raised her voice. "Are we competing to see who can shout the loudest? Xie Changjing, you're supposed to be a dignified young master from a prestigious family, raised by teachers since childhood. What, were Xie's father's teachers all paid white-collar workers? Didn't they even teach you this basic sense of propriety and shame?"

"Not to mention your contempt for people, you beat and humiliated my sister to death at Lingyin Temple last time, and we didn't even hold it against you, but you've taken advantage of our kindness."

"Now that you see my sister has some talent and is being praised by everyone, and is destined to become famous, you turn around and start pestering her. What, have you finally seen that my sister has earned the title of the most talented woman in Yingzhou, and is barely worthy of you?"

Xie Changjing shouted, "I didn't mean that! Stop making false accusations!"

"Fine, let's just forget about everything from before." Xin Jiuwei sneered, "But you harassed my sister in broad daylight, disturbing her peace. If my sister hadn't resisted to the death, and if I hadn't arrived in time, wouldn't you have continued to lay hands on her?"

They were arguing so loudly that other young ladies passed by and called the servants over to see what was going on.

Xin Jiuwei said, "Xie Changjing, I'm still giving you face now. Get out of here before I expose your secrets."

Xie Changjing said darkly, "You think you can scare me? Even if you tell others, they'll only think that your sister is with me, and that your sister will suffer more criticism!"

"You!" Xin Xiyao was so angry that her face turned pale. Xie Changjing clearly knew everything, yet he still tried to lay a hand on her!

Xin Jiuwei also thought of this, and felt even more that this person was despicable and shameless, truly a good brother of Qi Huaiyu!

Before they could speak, Xie Changjing tried to bypass her and go find Xin Xiyao.

"Xi Yao, I didn't really mean to do that, it's just that you, my younger sister, are too spoiled and unreasonable..."

"Help! Someone come quick!"

Before he could finish speaking, Xin Jiuwei had already shouted loudly.

"Young Master Xie is trying to assault me! Help!"

Her shout stunned not only Xie Changjing, but also Xin Xiyao.

Xie Changjing jumped back immediately, "What are you shouting about!"

Xin Jiuwei was about to shout again when Xin Xiyao grabbed her arm.

"Wei'er, what are you doing!" Xin Xiyao lowered her voice, "Are you joking about your own reputation?"

"What's the big deal?" Xin Jiuwei said nonchalantly. "Could my reputation get any worse? It's already been almost ruined by Qi Huaiyu. It's better to protect you, sister. Besides, sister, a shameless person like Xie Changjing has to be dealt with using shameless methods."

As she spoke, she opened her mouth to shout again, "Someone come here..."

"Shut up!" Xie Changjing was all bark and no bite; he was genuinely afraid her shouting would attract attention. "Xin Jiuwei, you're ruthless. You'll remember this!"

After saying that, he glared at Xin Jiuwei fiercely, then turned and left in a hurry.

As he was leaving, he bumped into a servant from some unknown household who had come to check on the situation.

"Miss Xin, are you alright?"

Several servants came over to inquire about the situation, but Xin Jiuwei had already regained her smiling demeanor.

"It's nothing, it's all a misunderstanding. Brother Xie had a few too many drinks at the banquet and got a little drunk."

The servant was relieved and went back to report.

Xin Jiuwei turned her head and saw her sister looking at her with a helpless expression.

"Why are you acting so recklessly these days?"