Xin Xiyao glanced at her younger sister sideways, "Didn't you say I had to find the best man?"

Xin Jiuwei laughed and said, "That depends on whether you like it or not. If you like it, I'll even kidnap a bandit for you."

"What are you saying?" Father Xin feigned seriousness. "The family background must be worthy of the Xin family."

In her previous conversation with her father, Xin Jiuwei had already figured out his intentions, knowing that he was worried that after he passed away, no one would be able to rely on her and her sister.

This also shows how much her seemingly authoritative father had previously indulged her, allowing her to use the Xin family's resources to benefit Qi Huaiyu.

At that time, her father trusted Qi Huaiyu too much, thinking that he would bring happiness to his daughter.

Xin Jiuwei felt a pang of sadness, and taking this opportunity, she wanted to tell her father her thoughts.

So she said half-jokingly, "Father is right, daughter should also find someone of equal social standing in the future."

Upon hearing this, both Xin's father and Xin Xiyao were somewhat surprised. Xin's father seemed to be deep in thought but did not say anything.

The father and his two daughters talked for a while longer before the two sisters said goodbye to their father and left.

After that day, Xin Jiuwei began to study the matter of arranging a marriage for her sister, and also asked Wang Qing to send people out to collect information on many eligible men.

The news that Miss Xin was going to choose a husband spread, and naturally it reached Xie Changjing's ears as well.

He panicked and rushed to the Xin residence to find out what was going on, but the gatekeeper said he didn't have a visiting card and refused to let him in no matter what.

Xie Changjing was furious, but he was also filled with regret. It was all Qi Huaiyu's fault for misleading him and causing him to miss out on Xin Xiyao!

He wandered around outside the Xin residence for several days before finally bumping into Xin Xiyao and Xin Jiuwei going out together.

"Xi Yao!"

Xie Changjing suddenly rushed over, startling Xin Xiyao. Mianfeng reacted quickly and stepped in front of the two young ladies.

"Xi Yao, I mean no harm, I have something to ask you!" Xie Changjing said urgently, "Why are you choosing a husband? Our two families are still arranging a marriage!"

Xin Xiyao's expression remained calm. "Didn't your mother tell you? Our marriage proposal has been cancelled. What does my choice of spouse have to do with Young Master Xie?"

Xie Changjing shouted, "I disagree! You've started this relationship and now you're abandoning me!"

Xin Xiyao was amused by his shamelessness, but before she could think of a rebuttal, her younger sister spoke first.

"Young Master Xie, have you forgotten what you did?" Xin Jiuwei blocked her sister's way. "My sister has nothing to do with you. If you have hysteria, go see a doctor. Don't go crazy here."

After saying that, he pulled Xin Xiyao away.

Xie Changjing quickly said, "I was offended by what happened in the past, and I admit my mistake! Xi Yao, you can reconsider the marriage arrangement with me."

Xin Xiyao sneered, "Why should I consider you when you treat my sister like this?"

Xie Changjing was startled, his face turning pale and then flushed. He looked at Xin Jiuwei and, in a moment of panic, suddenly said:

“Miss Xin, I’m so sorry, I was so foolish! But I was only doing this because Qi Huaiyu instigated me! He said you needed to learn a lesson, so I tampered with your carriage!”

As soon as she finished speaking, Xin Xiyao's expression changed drastically, and she said angrily, "That bastard Qi Huaiyu..."

Xin Jiuwei wasn't too surprised, as it was pretty much what he had guessed.

This Qi Huaiyu has already become so ruthless.

Xin Xiyao was furious. She wasn't one to show her emotions and didn't want to get entangled with Xie Changjing anymore. She pulled Xin Jiuwei along, ignoring Xie Changjing's shouts, and got into the carriage under the escort of the servants.

“We need to tell Father about this,” Xin Xiyao said to her younger sister, frowning, inside the car. “We can’t let Father be deceived by him again.”

Xin Jiuwei said, "There's no rush, sister. I know what I'm doing."

Xin Xiyao hesitated, "Could it be that you still have feelings for him...?"

“Of course not.” Xin Jiuwei held her sister’s hand. “Don’t worry about me. You can focus on finding a good-looking husband during this time.”

Xin Xiyao blushed slightly, "You've even learned to tease me now."

The two sisters chatted and laughed, and went out for a half-day stroll.

That night, Xin Jiuwei summoned Wang Qing and asked her to inquire about what Qi Huaiyu had done after leaving Shan'an Hall.

The next day, Wang Qing sent a message saying that Qi Huaiyu had pawned a jade pendant for some reason and hadn't gone out for social engagements in the past few days, so he must be out of money.

“It looks like we’ll be seeing him again soon,” Xin Jiuwei said calmly. “He’s not going to live a life without money.”

Wang Qing was a little unhappy. "What does he really think he is, Miss? He's so shameless."

Xin Jiuwei smiled. "Did you receive yesterday's letter?"

Wang Qing said, "It was delivered this morning, and as Miss instructed, the messenger was told not to laugh."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Xin Jiuwei smiled and gave Wang Qing and the messenger a tip.

The search for the miracle doctor couldn't be delayed; she needed to take the next step.

Yuncheng

Xin Jiuwei stood up and walked towards her father's study.

Xin Jiuwei's maternal grandparents' home was in Yuncheng.

On the other side, on Chongwu Mountain, Jueming, still dressed in his spotless white monk's robe, stood under the eaves and opened a letter.

The letter was written in beautiful handwriting, with just a few lines of thanks, but the following words and sentences revealed a deep sense of sorrow and grievance.

It seems to be a desperate cry for help from a frail noblewoman trapped in a cage.

There were traces of dried water stains on one corner of the letter, as if the writer had cried when he picked up the pen, without even noticing.

Such grievances, and the fact that he had to step in to save her several times, suggest that she was indeed having a hard time.

Jueming held the letter and looked at it for a while, his detached expression seemingly devoid of any emotional change.

After a while, he picked up the letter along the original marks and put it back in the envelope.

"Raven."

A figure landed silently behind him.

Jueming calmly instructed, "Go to Yingzhou City."

Liu Ya said nothing and disappeared silently, just as he had come.