Upon arriving in Pingyang, Qiao Qiu's identity changed, and she became Meng Yuanqing.

As Meng Yuanqing's daughter, Qiao Qiu didn't need Shui Mo's company. Besides, someone was following them, and Qiao Qiu needed Shui Mo's help to shake off the pursuers.

So Shuimo was left in Pingyang by Qiao Qiu, where she stayed with Dongfang Wuche's stand-in.

This wasn't the first time Shuimo had done something like this. After seeing his master become the richest man in Jinxi Kingdom, he understood why he had come to Pingyang.

Although it is regrettable that he cannot act with his master, it is his honor to be able to cover for him, something many people would beg for.

Qiao Qiu, now transformed into Meng Yuanqing, deliberately put on makeup, refined her features, and changed her temperament, transforming from a 'domineering' figure into a refined and elegant young master from a noble family. She also gained a more businessman-like air and became much more easygoing.

This is what makeup is all about; it can change many of your unique characteristics.

Qiao Qiu was confident in her makeup skills and was certain that Dongfang Wuche had done a good job (according to Qiao Qiu's memory, Dongfang Wuche had basically been wearing a mask after transforming into Meng Yuanqing). However, that guy also knew a bit about makeup; all the rouge and powder required special chemicals to wash off.

After leaving Pingyang, Qiao Qiu rode directly to Nanyang, and like Dongfang Wuche, she chose to wear a mask.

There was one of his best buddies here, whom Dongfang Wuche had liked for a long time. However, homosexuality was not a respectable thing, and with so much trouble of his own, Dongfang Wuche never revealed his feelings. Then he met his own younger brother and abandoned his best buddy without hesitation.

Because Dongfang Wuche concealed it so well, his good friend never knew that Dongfang Wuche had ever liked him until Dongfang Wuche died.

Qiao Qiu went directly to him this time. The surrounding areas are all his territory, so it wouldn't be difficult for him to investigate someone.

Qiao Qiu rode to the Murong residence, and the gatekeepers immediately recognized her. Some took the reins of her horse, some bowed, and others ran inside to announce her arrival.

"This humble servant greets Young Master Meng. It has been some time since Young Master Meng last visited. My young master has been missing you dearly."

"How has Wen Feng been lately?" Qiao Qiu asked as she walked inside.

"Young Master is well, but..."

"Yuanqing!"

Before the servant could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Murong Wenfeng, who strode over to greet him.

Before Qiao Qiu could even see who it was, she was embraced. Murong Wenfeng hugged her tightly, patted her shoulder, and laughed, "Good lad, how long has it been since I've seen you? If you hadn't come, I would have thought you'd forgotten about me."

Qiao Qiu was aware of Dongfang Wuche's situation and said with a laugh, "Here I am, aren't I?"

“I’ve advised you to settle down, but you won’t listen. You’re always running around all over the country, and it’s hard for me to find you,” Murong Wenfeng said, releasing her.

Qiao Qiu finally got a good look at Murong Wenfeng. He was about the same height as Dongfang Wuche, dressed in ink-white robes with a jade belt around his waist, and covered with a layer of silver-gray gauze. His hair was tied up with a silver crown, the ribbons fluttering in the wind, and two long strands of hair flowed freely on either side of his forehead. He had an air of elegance like jade bamboo and a smile as sweet as fine wine.

Dongfang Wuche has a sharp eye. This guy's looks are unmatched. He's the kind of guy who's stunning at first glance, and the more you look at him, the more attractive he becomes.

"You know what kind of person I am. It's not easy for me to settle down in one place. I've come to see you about something."

Qiao Qiu knew how close Dongfang Wuche and Murong Wenfeng were, so she always spoke directly when she needed to.

"Come on, let's go inside and talk."

"good."

As soon as the two entered the main hall, a maidservant served them fragrant tea.

"Yuanqing, what's the matter? Why did you rush here to me in such a hurry?" Murong Wenfeng asked as he sat down.

Qiao Qiu sat down next to him and said, "I would like to ask you to help me investigate why Fei Hong Village has been causing trouble so frequently lately."

Murong Wenfeng thought for a moment, then looked up and smiled, “That’s not difficult. What’s wrong? Are you annoyed by them lately? Feihong Village is notorious for robbing the rich to help the poor. As the richest man in the country, you are arguably the most dangerous person in the entire nation. You don’t know, Feihong Village recently announced that they will search to the ends of the earth to rob the richest man in Jinxi Kingdom.”

Qiao Qiu raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised, and laughed, "Why would you rob me? I'm just a person, I can't turn into real gold and silver."

“But you are more precious than gold and silver, Yuanqing. I’ve always been curious about your real face under this mask, but unfortunately you never take it off. I’ve respected your privacy for so many years, can’t you satisfy your brother’s curiosity?” Murong Wenfeng pointed to his chin, looking curiously at the cold mask.

Qiao Qiu turned to him and said jokingly, "I'm afraid that after you see this, you'll fall in love with me."

"Pfft...cough cough." Murong Wenfeng choked, looking her up and down in disbelief. "You're not a woman, are you?"

"Tsk, can't even crack a joke. Do I look like a woman? No wonder he can't find a wife yet, it turns out his emotional intelligence isn't up to par." Qiao Qiu retorted sharply.

"You're still not married, aren't you? And you're talking about me? Your emotional intelligence isn't much better." After this banter, Murong Wenfeng became even more curious about her true face under the mask and reached out to remove it.

Qiao Qiu felt a gust of wind coming from behind her, turned her head to avoid it, grabbed the hand that had caused the trouble, and sighed, "I can show you, but the face under my mask is a secret, and I can't show it to everyone here."

"Alright, I'll do as you say. Come with me." Upon hearing that Qiao Qiu was willing to show him her true appearance, Murong Wenfeng immediately stood up and walked inside.

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