The other party probably didn't know how to start a fire, so they added too much firewood, causing it to not burn properly, but still producing thick smoke.
Wan Ge looked at the scholar in front of her, her face full of embarrassment. She hadn't expected that cooking would be so difficult.
I read in the storybooks how the demons cooked so delicious food, why can't she? Oh well, next time I'll just use magic.
"Are you injured, young lady?" The scholar instinctively grabbed her arm and checked her over with concern.
Looking at the worried expression on the person in front of her and his actions at this moment, Wan Ge recalled a time when she was going through a tribulation, and Su Yan was like this.
Because she didn't want Su Yan to help her bear the heavenly tribulation, she took advantage of Su Yan's absence to increase her own power and then bear the heavenly tribulation herself.
I never imagined the heavenly tribulation would be so painful; it nearly cost me my life. Although I successfully survived the tribulation and my magical power increased considerably, Su Yan still harbored resentment for a long time.
He told her that even if she didn't want him to bear the heavenly tribulation for her, she couldn't accept it without preparation, or she might lose her life. That was also the first time Su Yan had been harsh with her.
Over the years, Su Yan has been like an older brother to her, but more like a father, always taking care of her, protecting her, and giving her the kind of love that no one else has.
"Miss?" The scholar called out again when he saw that she was lost in thought.
Wan Ge finally came to her senses and looked at the scholar in front of her, saying softly, "I'm fine, young master, you don't need to worry. I'm so sorry, I didn't expect cooking to be so difficult."
"It's alright, young lady, you don't need to cook. Just wait a moment, and someone will bring us our food soon."
"ah?"
The scholar cleared his throat and said, "I live here to study and pass the imperial examinations. Every day, servants come to tidy up the place; they can do these chores."
Wan Ge knew he didn't look like a poor scholar; he seemed to be a young master from a wealthy family. Rich and hardworking, truly impressive.
"By the way, you don't need to call me 'Miss,' my surname is Bai and my name is Wange."
Upon hearing this, the scholar spoke again: "So you are Miss Bai. I am honored to have you here."
"No, no, you should call me Wan Ge."
“This… is illogical.” The scholar quickly waved his hand.
Wan Ge grabbed his hand: "There's no such thing as being compatible or not. I said you saved me, and I'm going to repay you with my body. From now on, you'll be my husband."
"No! Please, Miss Bai, don't say such things again."
"Why not? Do you have a wife? Or are you already engaged? Or do you have someone you like?" Wan Ge asked nervously again.
If he really has someone he loves, then I can't like him anymore.
The scholar shook his head again: "This...it's just that I've only just met you, young lady, so this isn't appropriate."
“I’ve heard that you people… no, I mean, in families like yours, marriages are all arranged by parents and matchmakers, and you get married without ever having met your fiancée. We’ve met and gotten to know each other, isn’t that better than them?”
The scholar seemed to ponder her words for a moment, but then suddenly came to his senses. At that very moment, Wan Ge moved closer to him again.
The scholar could smell a faint fragrance on him. Wan Ge looked into his eyes and used a charm spell on him. Before he could resist, she kissed his lips and then dispelled the charm spell.
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