Chapter 67 Idea
Zhao Yan also looked up at Yu Huatang and said, "These definitely exist. They may even release several versions. It's just that they have nothing to do after dinner, so they just chatter about it for fun."
Yu Huatang also grew worried upon hearing this. Zhao Yan glanced at her again and said, "It's easy to stop it. Just make up a romantic love story and let people spread it. Then tell about some adventures encountered at sea, preferably one about finding treasure. After all, the people's desire for money is greater than gossip. Then, everyone will be talking about the treasure, and no one will care about these things anymore."
Baili Yunzhou thought this was a good idea and turned to Yu Huatang, saying, "Master Zhao, this is a good idea. Tomorrow I'll find some storytellers and make up a story about a talented scholar and a beautiful woman, and then another rumor about my family finding a treasure. That way, they'll definitely discuss how much money my family got, and they'll definitely not mention you anymore."
Yu Huatang felt a little doubtful after hearing this. "Will your father blame you if he finds out? After all, wealth shouldn't be flaunted. What if it attracts thieves?"
Baili shook his head and said, "Don't worry. This will only benefit my family. Once those merchants hear how wealthy my family is, they will probably want to cooperate with us. My family can choose from them, which is killing two birds with one stone."
Xu Fu also thought it was very good and nodded.
At this point, Yu Huatang had nothing to say. He nodded and said, "Then let's do as you say."
At this time, Zhao Yan raised a question to Baili, "Master Baili is indeed very considerate of Miss Yu. But I have a question. Reputation is so important to a woman. Master Baili follows Miss Yu every day. But I heard that Master Baili's family does not approve of Miss Yu. If that is the case, has Master Baili considered that he is also slandering Miss Yu's reputation..."
Baili immediately explained, "How is that possible? My family will definitely agree. My Lord, please don't listen to the nonsense people outside say..."
Xu Fu was also staring at Baili Yunzhou with wide eyes at this time.
Yu Huatang was about to explain, but then she shut up. The more she explained, the more confusing it became. Besides, what was her purpose in explaining to Zhao Yan? After thinking about it, she felt that it would be better for her to leave for a while.
She stood up and said, "It's cold. I saw someone selling hot mulled wine downstairs. I'll go buy some for you."
After saying that, he went out.
Xu Fu originally wanted to follow, but now he wanted to hear what Baili had to say.
Seeing her leave, Baili no longer had any reservations and spoke frankly to Zhao Yan, "Tell me the truth, Lord Zhao. My family's opinions don't matter at all. I married Huatang and will spend my life with her. It has nothing to do with my family. The difficulty is that Huatang just won't agree."
After saying that, he drank a glass and sighed.
Zhao Yan suppressed his annoyance and asked, "She doesn't like you? So she doesn't want to marry you?"
"Not really." Baili Yunzhou shook his head. "This all started with that damn ex-husband of hers. I think Huatang might have some feelings for me. If you don't believe me, ask Xu Fu."
Although Xu Fu was reluctant, he nodded, "Senior Sister still treats Master Baili a little differently."
"Is that so?" Baili continued, "I asked the adults about that family before. But the adults didn't reply. I guess they must be a difficult family to get along with. Anyway, Huatang has been determined not to get married since she came back."
"My parents heard about this and used it as an excuse, saying she was a second-married woman and not worthy of me. But these are all lies, and I don't pay any attention to them."
At this point, Zhao Yan fell silent again.
Seeing that his expression wasn't as good as before, Baili Yunzhou said carefully, "Sir, I won't ask anything else. I just want to know if that family likes to torture people secretly, such as using needles or drugs. After all, there are no wounds, so others can't see them."
Zhao Yan replied, "That's impossible. After all, they are a respectable family. How could they do such a thing?"
"That's strange. I think the man doesn't like Huatang. Or maybe he has dozens of girlfriends outside. How could he be attracted to someone from a small town?" Baili continued. He didn't believe what Zhao Yan said about that family being a normal one.
At this point, Zhao Yan also remembered that everyone in the capital thought that he and He Rongjin were a perfect match.
Huatang must have known about it. What would she be thinking at that time?
Any woman would be a little dissatisfied if her husband had such a confidante...
He was afraid that Huatang would also think that he liked He Rongjin. After all, he used to care about He Rongjin's family, but at that time he was thinking about the kindness between the two families...
Although he had explained it to Huatang, judging by her expression, she probably didn't believe it...
After a long while, he said, "I think that person must have liked me too, but he just didn't know it at the time..."
"Huh?" Baili's mouth dropped open. He didn't believe it. He snorted coldly, "I'm afraid they're telling others about this. They're afraid people will say they're forcing their first wife to marry a better woman."
Xu Fu also continued, "Of course, that's right. Families like this place great importance on reputation. In the previous dynasty, there were even people who killed their original wives in order to marry the princess. For example, there was another family in the north who gave their original wives a chronic poison. It's a blessing that Senior Sister is able to come back alive..."
Zhao Yan was speechless that they would think like this, but then he thought that perhaps the people in the capital also looked at them this way at that time.
For a moment, he was speechless.
At this time, Yu Huatang brought some hot sweet wine to the three of them.
Zhao Yan took it, stared at it for a while, and said, "Thank you."
After three rounds of drinks, Zhao Yan no longer had any interest in drinking. He said it was getting late and went back.
Baili accompanied them all the way to the door. After Zhao Yan left, he felt that today's meal was really tiring. This adult was taciturn and in a bad mood. He tried to liven up the atmosphere many times but to no avail. Now it was finally over.
After the carriage drove away, he said to Huatang, "This adult is very thoughtful. I can't see what he did wrong. I didn't see him smile the whole night. It's really hard to figure him out..."
Yu Huatang looked at the carriage road going away and asked, "What did you say?"
Baili shook his head, then nodded, "I just told him that my parents' opinions don't matter, I must marry you."
"Baili." Yu Huatang sighed and said, "Actually, I think Lord Zhao is right. Since your parents are blocking this marriage, there must be something wrong. One day you will meet the girl you like and get married. Why not go with your parents to look for a girl now and stop wasting your time on me."
"What do you mean by wasting time?" He disagreed. "You, a woman, are not in a hurry, so why should I, a man, be in a hurry? Anyway, liking you is my own business. My mother has no right to control whether I get married or not, so why should you control me?"
Yu Huatang was helpless and didn't know what to say.
The few of them continued walking, and when they reached the front, Xu Fu said goodbye and returned to the Dengshi Hall.
When they reached a corner gate and there was no one around, Baili said, "Actually, today I asked him what your ex-husband was like. I asked him before, but he didn't tell me."
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