An Ge didn't expect that instead of finding Jian Shaotian, she would meet the Guiyi Sect Master at the inn.
Although she hadn't actively sought out information about the martial arts world, the inn was always full of gossipy onlookers. Plus, Hua Yue would often chat with her about martial arts matters when she had free time. So, even though An Ge wasn't actually involved in the martial arts world, she always heard its legends.
An Ge admired Hua Yue, this gossip expert. It was because of the Mingyue Manor incident that she saw Hua Yue's talent and transferred her to the customer service department.
Hua Yue lived up to her expectations and became Chang Jin's right-hand woman. As for An Yue, at An Ge's insistence, she went to complete her compulsory education. When her studies weren't too demanding, she would come over to help out.
Hua Yue was clearly busy in the housekeeping department every day, yet she was incredibly well-informed. If she had lived in her previous life, An Ge believed that with Hua Yue's ability to obtain information, she would definitely have been a famous reporter.
Right now, she's sharing melons with An Ge.
"Zhou Tianyi has neither made any great achievements nor any major mistakes. In fact, he doesn't have much ability. I've heard that many people in the martial arts world are very dissatisfied with the Guiyi Sect, feeling that Zhou Tianyi is too domineering. Indeed, after the Mingyue Manor was destroyed, and the Medical Valley no longer cares about worldly affairs, wouldn't the Guiyi Sect become the only one in power?"
An Ge thought of those reclusive families and sects, "That's not necessarily true. Maybe there are even more powerful ones that haven't appeared yet."
Hua Yue clearly misunderstood An Ge's meaning and nodded, "That's for sure. Now everyone knows that first-rate martial artists are not at the peak. With Jiang Fengyu's example as an example, many martial artists stuck at the first-rate level are coming to the inn. There will definitely be more grandmasters in the future. If Zhou Tian doesn't advance, the Guiyi Sect's status will be in jeopardy."
I heard he didn't want to get too involved with the inn, so why is he here again?
An Ge grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds, listening with great interest, "Could it be because he also wants to go to the arena?"
"That's possible. After all, Jiang Fengyu, whom he kicked out, has become a grandmaster. He's a laughing stock in the martial arts world now. But that's definitely not the main reason. He's a man who cares a lot about his reputation."
At this point, Hua Yue slapped her forehead, "I almost forgot, Shi Xinyi is still here. This week, the sect leader seems to become a different person whenever he sees Shi Jie and Shi Xinyi, disregarding all principles. I think he's definitely a hopeless romantic."
“I heard that Guiyi Sect sent messages to Shi Xinyi several times before, but Shi Xinyi ignored them. How did she get involved with Guiyi Sect again this time?” Hua Yue seemed a little puzzled. “Based on my understanding of Shi Xinyi, this is obviously unreasonable, unless there is something to gain.”
Unable to come up with a reason, Hua Yue put the question out of her mind. "Actually, the reason why Guiyi Sect became a major sect in the martial arts world has nothing to do with Zhou Tianyi. He is not a very capable person. There are other hidden reasons."
Seeing An Ge's curious gaze, Hua Yue felt a sense of satisfaction. It wasn't that she enjoyed gossiping with the store manager; after all, the store manager was her direct superior, and she wouldn't have sought out the store manager if she had a better option.
But the store manager is such a perfect gossipmonger; every time I share something with her, I get to enjoy the gossip.
Oh right, she learned the term "eating melons" from the store manager.
After eating there a few times, she lost her fear of Ange. The manager was a really nice person; she was very forgiving as long as there were no major mistakes, and being with her always made her feel exceptionally relaxed.
Because of their shared experience of eating melons together, she and the shop manager now have a pretty good relationship. Her only regret is that the kitten in the shop manager's arms is too fierce and won't let her touch it at all.
Hua Yue pulled her wandering thoughts back, looked at the cat in An Ge's arms with some regret, and said mysteriously, "Zhou Tianyi may not be good at other things, but he's lucky. He found a particularly capable wife."
Madam Zhou, Wan Fangxia, is the only daughter of Wan Song, the Double-Swordsman. In terms of both methods and wisdom, she far surpasses Shi Jie. The Guiyi Sect's development over the years is entirely due to Wan Fangxia's behind-the-scenes planning and strategizing.
Mentioning Wan Fangxia, Hua Yue's eyes were filled with admiration. "But she doesn't have very good taste. She actually fell for Zhou Tianyi. Maybe Zhou Tianyi was good-looking when he was young? But even so, it's such a pity." Judging from her own experience, she couldn't think of any other reason besides that.
An Ge clicked her tongue, looking at Zhou Tianyi's now somewhat bald head, she really couldn't imagine how dashing he used to be. Time really is a cruel mistress, and baldness is the biggest killer of handsome men.
Hearing the regret in Hua Yue's tone, An Ge couldn't help but ask, "Maybe they're a loving couple."
Hua Yue gave him a "Do you think that's possible?" look. "Zhou Tianyi has been thinking about Shi Jie all these years, otherwise he wouldn't have been so accommodating to Shi Xinyi. I heard that he even abandoned his own wife and son for Shi Xinyi. The reason Shi Xinyi went to Mingyue Manor was because Madam Zhou didn't agree to her staying at Guiyi Gate any longer."
After gossiping with Hua Yue for a while, An Ge felt increasingly sorry for Wan Fangxia. Such a remarkable woman shouldn't remain unknown, or even confined to the inner quarters. Perhaps in this era, her situation represented that of most women.
"Hopefully, this situation will improve as times progress." Thinking about how many families in Xianyuan Town now send their girls to school, An Ge believes that equality will definitely emerge someday.
Seeing Zhou Tianyi's concerned expression towards Shi Xinyi, An Ge asked with some doubt, "Xiao Qi, do you think Shi Jie might be the previous woman of destiny?"
As far as she knows, the men who still have feelings for Shi Xinyi are Yan Ping, the former master of Mingyue Manor, Zhou Tianyi, the master of Guiyi Sect, and Prince An.
According to Hua Yue, there are still many people in both the martial arts world and the imperial court who are thinking of her.
"There can only be one woman of destiny in each plane. Logically speaking, without external forces, the woman of destiny shouldn't have such a tragic ending. Although Shi Jie is very charming, she doesn't seem like it."
Moreover, women of extraordinary destiny don't appear all the time; sometimes it takes many years for one to appear, let alone a mother and daughter, making the possibility even smaller.
"Perhaps there really is such a stunningly talented woman." An Ge felt a little regretful that she hadn't been able to meet her. She definitely wanted to meet that Prince An if she had the chance, to see what charm he possessed that could win over Shi Jie.
If I remember correctly, Shen Qingshuang almost became the son-in-law of Prince An.
Because of Shen Qingshuang's matter, and after hearing about the actions of the Prince An's mansion, An Ge didn't have a good impression of the Prince An. However, since he could win Shi Jie's heart, perhaps he has some extraordinary qualities.
Unfortunately, the beautiful woman died young, and she never had the chance to meet her again.
An Ge never imagined that one day, long afterward, she would have the chance to meet this heartthrob.
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