The Deadly Scholar's pressure points were struck by Li Huan, rendering him unable to move.
His right hand remained in the same position, tightly gripping Grand Tutor Hua's neck.
Just as Grand Tutor Hua was about to die, Tang Bohu rushed over and forcefully pried open the deadly scholar's fingers, saving Grand Tutor Hua.
"Cough cough cough..." Grand Tutor Hua coughed violently, his eyes rolling back in his head repeatedly.
Madam Hua quickly supported Grand Tutor Hua and patted his back repeatedly.
"Cough cough! Pfft!"
Grand Tutor Hua spat out a mouthful of phlegm, finally able to catch his breath and escape danger.
Upon seeing this, Madam Hua smiled, then her face darkened as she glared angrily at the deadly scholar.
"Thanks to Tang Bohu and Li Huan for saving my master, otherwise he would have died at your hands!"
The Deadly Scholar ignored Madam Hua and busied himself with circulating his internal energy, attempting to break through the sealed acupoints.
Tang Bohu said, "Madam Hua, you didn't believe I was Tang Bohu just now, why do you believe me now?"
Madam Hua said, "I only believe you are Tang Tianhao's son after you mentioned your father Tang Tianhao's duel with the Deadly Scholar back then!"
Tang Bohu said, "Actually, I already knew that you and my mother were rivals in love, which is why you hate my father and me!"
Madam Hua looked embarrassed.
Li Huan said, "If I'm not mistaken, when Madam Hua saw that Tang Tianhao married Zhu Qian, she was disappointed and heartbroken, so she married your cousin, who is Grand Tutor Hua, right?"
Grand Tutor Hua had recovered and smiled, "That's right, I am Madam's cousin. How did you guess?"
Li Huan looked at Hua Wen and Hua Wu: "Only cousins can have children with extraordinary physiques and both intelligence and courage!"
"Hahaha..." Grand Tutor Hua laughed loudly, "My two precious sons are indeed exceptionally talented. As for being both intelligent and brave, Li Huan is too kind. They are not worthy of such praise."
Madam Hua said, "Master, Li Huan means that our two sons are mentally retarded!"
Grand Tutor Hua looked embarrassed after hearing this.
Madam Hua said, "Tang Bohu, thank you for joining forces with Li Huan to save my master. Therefore, I have decided to let you go!"
Tang Bohu's face lit up with joy: "You keep your word?"
Madam Hua said, "Although I hate your father and I hate you, I at least know the principle of repaying kindness. How could I make things difficult for you?"
Tang Bohu breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Huan understood that Tang Bohu was not afraid of Madam Hua, but rather that Madam Hua would not agree to marry Qiu Xiang to him!
After all, Qiu Xiang was Madam Hua's personal maid, and her fate was in Madam Hua's hands.
Madam Hua gazed at Li Huan, her eyes filled with gratitude.
"Li Huan, you saved the Hua family all by yourself. How can my husband and I ever repay you?"
Li Huan deliberately said, "I came to the Hua family as a cook precisely to win the heart of a beauty. If Madam wants to repay me, isn't that easy?"
Madam Hua suddenly realized, "Right, right, I forgot about something so important! Li Huan, just say who you like!"
After speaking, Madam Hua looked at Qiu Xiang, Chun Xiang, Xia Xiang, and Dong Xiang.
Grand Tutor Hua patted Li Huan on the shoulder and asked with a smile, "Which of the four do you choose?"
Li Huan declared loudly, "Only children make choices. I want all four of them!"
What?
Everyone was shocked!
Tang Bohu was so startled that he stumbled and almost fell.
"Holy crap! No way? You even want Qiu Xiang! Brother Li, we agreed before that you would help me pursue Qiu Xiang, and I would exchange three paintings for your lunchbox!"
In his haste, Tang Bohu let slip another secret.
Madam Hua was shocked: "What? You two planned this beforehand? To pursue Qiu Xiang? To exchange calligraphy and paintings for lunchboxes?"
Li Huan had no choice but to tell the truth: "To be honest, Madam, I set up a food stall near the temple that day. Not only did you bring Sixiang to support me, but Tang Bohu and his three friends also sat at the stall and ate their food!"
Qiu Xiang hurriedly asked, "Were those four customers at the stall the other day the Four Great Talents of Jiangnan?"
Li Huan nodded: "That's right, they have their backs to you, so they haven't shown their faces."
Qiu Xiang glanced at Tang Bohu, and her face flushed slightly.
Li Huan continued, "Tang Bohu fell in love with Qiu Xiang at first sight. Hearing that Madam Hua had invited me to become the head chef in the Hua family mansion, Tang Bohu devised a plan and asked for my help to sneak into the Hua family mansion to pursue Qiu Xiang!"
"So I agreed to Tang Bohu's request to exchange three paintings for three hundred boxed lunches, and brought him into the Hua Mansion..."
After listening, Madam Hua smiled and said, "I understand now. Tang Bohu is not your assistant at all. He humbled himself and worked in the Hua family in order to pursue Qiu Xiang."
"Tang Bohu, you truly live up to your reputation as Tang Tianhao's son. You are dashing and unrestrained, often doing things that defy comprehension!"
"Sigh... You've gone to great lengths and used any means necessary to get Qiu Xiang!"
Qiu Xiang's face turned even redder.
Tang Bohu said, "Madam, I am truly in love with Qiu Xiang. Please, Madam, betroth Qiu Xiang to me!"
Madam Hua raised an eyebrow: "Didn't you hear? Li Huan just said that only children make choices! He wants all four of my maids!"
Qiu Xiang glanced at Li Huan subconsciously, her eyes filled with love, but also showing a hint of hesitation.
Li Huan understood Qiu Xiang's thoughts.
After all, before Li Huan appeared, Qiu Xiang liked Tang Bohu, admired his literary talent, and respected his character.
Now, Li Huan's appearance has also won Qiu Xiang's heart.
She had to make a choice between Li Huan and Tang Bohu.
Seeing Qiu Xiang's expression, Madam Hua naturally understood her thoughts.
"Qiu Xiang, have you already fallen in love with Tang Bohu and want to marry him?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Xiang was startled and immediately knelt down on both knees.
“Madam, Qiu Xiang knows that you hate Tang Bohu, how could she dare to do that to him in secret…”
"Alright, stop explaining!" Madam Hua laughed. "If you truly love Tang Bohu, just admit it, and I'll stand up for you!"
Qiu Xiang lowered her head in embarrassment, unsure how to answer.
Madam Hua said, "Your silence is tantamount to agreement! Very well, I have decided that Li Huan and Tang Bohu must be tested. Whoever loves Qiu Xiang more will marry her!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Bohu clenched his fists excitedly, relieved that he still had a chance.
Li Huan deliberately said, "Madam, how can you go back on your word and break your promise?"
Madam Hua asked, "How have I gone back on my word?"
Li Huan said, "You just announced in front of everyone that I could choose one of the four women, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, and now you're going to test me again!"
Madam Hua said, "I let you choose one, but you were greedy and wanted them all! Isn't that inappropriate?"
Li Huan said, "The capable should do more work!"
Madam Hua said, "The key issue is that Tang Bohu also likes Qiu Xiang, and I have to take care of him despite my good intentions!"
Li Huan chuckled and said, "In that case, I'll play this game with Tang Bohu and accept the lady's test!"
Li Huan pondered, of the four fragrances of spring, summer, autumn and winter, the woman I dislike the most is Qiu Xiang, but I can't give her to Tang Bohu on my own initiative. I might as well go with the flow and see what tricks Madam Hua will play!
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