Qin Xian: ...
That's all.
I've been tricked.
Seeing that Shen Minglan had no interest in her and was being ridiculed by everyone, Fang Yun felt both angry and resentful. But she also knew that continuing to pester him would be pointless.
He could only glare fiercely at Shen Minglan before turning around and slinking away.
After Fang Yun left, Shen Minglan finally breathed a sigh of relief, but the blush on her face lingered for a long time.
He sat back down in his seat, picked up his chopsticks, but found that his hands were still shaking and he couldn't even hold the food properly.
"Brother Shen, please don't be angry,"
Qin Wanqing walked over, handed Shen Minglan a glass of water, and said softly.
Shen Minglan took the water, took a sip, and barely calmed down. Looking into Qin Wanqing's gentle eyes, the agitation in his heart gradually dissipated, leaving only a strange flutter in his heart.
Shen Qingtang couldn't help but laugh at the scene before her.
Just then, the sound of horses' hooves that had been heard earlier grew closer and closer, and soon they reached the entrance to the town.
Everyone stopped laughing and talking and looked towards the entrance, wondering what had happened this time.
Upon arriving in the town, the group was immediately drawn to its bustling scene. Stalls lined both sides of the street.
The cries of vendors rose and fell, and the crowds thronged, creating a lively scene.
The most eye-catching thing was a high platform in the center of the street, with a banner that read "Martial Arts Contest for Marriage" hanging on it, and it was surrounded by onlookers.
"Have you heard? It's Jiang Yuwen, the daughter of the richest family in town, Jiang, who's holding a marriage contest!"
"I know! I've heard that this Miss Lin is not only incredibly beautiful, but also highly skilled in martial arts. Ordinary people are no match for her!"
"That's right! Several experts challenged her a few days ago, and she defeated them all!"
The crowd buzzed with discussion, filled with curiosity about the mysterious Miss Lin. Shen Qingtang, holding Pei Nian'an, also joined the crowd, eager to see what was going on.
Standing on the high platform was a woman in a pink dress, her face veiled, obscuring her features, but her figure was slender and her demeanor extraordinary. Her eyes constantly swept across the audience below, as if searching for someone.
Soon, her gaze locked onto Pei Wuwang in the crowd. Her eyes lit up, and with a swift movement, she jumped down from the platform and headed towards Pei Wuwang.
"Young master, would you mind coming up on stage and exchanging blows with this humble lady?" The woman's voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of deliberate allure.
As she spoke, she deliberately leaned closer to Pei Wuwang, seemingly wanting to take the opportunity to get close to him.
Pei Wuwang frowned, displeased, and immediately used his inner strength to push the woman back a few steps.
But the woman seemed oblivious and lunged at Pei Wuwang again. Her moves appeared fierce, but in reality, she was showing mercy and was clearly getting close on purpose.
Shen Qingtang stood aside, taking in everything. Watching the woman's movements and glancing at the "Martial Arts Contest for Marriage" banner on the platform, she immediately became suspicious. This martial arts contest for marriage was probably not as simple as it seemed; there must be something fishy going on.
Her gaze swept across the crowd and she spotted Lu Jin and Lin Peirou holding hands, standing not far away watching the commotion. An idea instantly formed in her mind.
Shen Qingtang subtly channeled her inner strength and gently pushed towards Lu Jin.
Lu Jin was engrossed in watching when he suddenly felt an invisible force push him forward. He stumbled and bumped into Jiang Yuwen, who was about to pounce on Pei Wuwang again.
Just then, a hydrangea ball suddenly fell from the platform, hitting Lu Jin squarely on the head and rolling into his arms.
"Great! Someone has caught the embroidered ball!"
"Look! It's that man!"
The crowd immediately erupted in uproar, jeering and jeers.
Shen Qingtang also exclaimed, "Congratulations, young master! Congratulations on winning the heart of your beauty!"
Her voice was clear and loud, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
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