Of the female leads currently around He Yunxiao, only Mengbao knows about the ambiguous relationship between Youbao and He Yunxiao. As for the others, Ruobao, Chu Xiaoxiao, and even the pretty Taoist priest, Mengbao is unaware of them.
In this situation, Ruobao and Chu Xiaoxiao must not let Li Jin find out anything and then complain to Mengbao.
"Li Jin, there's nothing fun in this wilderness. Why don't you stay a couple more days? I'll take you back."
Li Jin looked at He Yunxiao seriously and said, "What are you talking about? How could I, Li Jin, be the kind of person who would be afraid of death and abandon my brothers? If Brother He doesn't return, I won't return either."
He Yunxiao: ...
Seeing how earnestly Brother Li spoke, He Yunxiao was surprised to find that he was such a passionate young man. Compared to Li Jin's passion, He Yunxiao was more inclined to believe in other reasons. So he tentatively said, "Just go back and don't make a fuss. When I return to Yinjing, I'll testify for you that Brother Li fought bravely and did not disgrace his family."
Li Jin was clearly wavering.
"Brother He, you, you're not being fair."
"Hey, it's nothing, we're all brothers."
“Ahem, Brother He, it’s not that I don’t want to go back, it’s just that my aunt, the Empress Dowager, and my father all want me to go through some trials with you.”
He Yunxiao thought to himself: "This training is just a pretense; keeping an eye on the other female leads is the real reason, isn't it?"
However, putting himself in Mengbao's shoes, He Yunxiao could understand her thoughts. Mengbao knew better than anyone how he had tormented her. With firsthand experience as proof, Mengbao certainly didn't believe he and Sister Jiang could do nothing.
The march was arduous, and with few female relatives, Jiang Wuyou herself was a significant threat. As time went on, she left Yinjing City with a man and a woman, but returned as a family of three.
This is probably what Mengbao is afraid of.
The State of Qi has always favored the eldest son and heir, a practice deeply ingrained in the imperial palace. It's no wonder Mengbao is worried, having been influenced by this tradition. In other words, for the first twenty years, the heroines can compete for the emperor's favor themselves; afterwards, it will depend on the fate of each family's children. Whoever gets pregnant and gives birth first will gain a significant advantage.
Although having children is definitely something that happens after marriage.
But as his thoughts expanded to this point, He Yunxiao had already begun to feel a headache coming on.
After the chaotic love triangle is resolved, there's marriage; after marriage, the heroines fight over the children. It's practically endless.
The female leads are indeed troublesome, but they're also incredibly alluring.
Now, even if He Yunxiao doesn't do anything at night, he still has to hold Ruobao or Youbao while they sleep. There are such big, fragrant, and soft beauties right there, why not hold them?
...
Li Jin was ordered by Meng Bao to stay here, and He Yunxiao couldn't rush him back even if he wanted to. Since he couldn't go back anyway, he simply didn't bother, thinking it would be better to let him stay here and put Meng Bao's mind at ease. Anyway, with Li Jin's observational skills, he wouldn't be able to see anything wrong.
He Yunxiao arranged for Li Jin to work with Zheng Lei making fireworks, partly to teach him a skill so he wouldn't starve if he were kicked out of the house. This is the silent, genuine brotherhood. (M.cascoo.net)
As for He Yunxiao himself, he was discussing the matter of "the immortals opening the door" with his handsome master.
Thanks to the restoration provided by the Soul-Devouring Pill, Qing Yuzi's cultivation level has stabilized at or above the Grandmaster level. However, she is still quite a distance from her peak.
Every time He Yunxiao came to see Qing Yuzi, he would find her meditating. Finally, he couldn't help but ask, "Master, aren't you tired from practicing all day?"
"Martial arts cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind." Qing Yuzi's cool voice came from behind the veil.
He Yunxiao said, "I have never seen Xiaoxiao practice martial arts."
Qing Yuzi: ...
"Master? Master?"
Seeing that his beautiful master remained silent, He Yunxiao thought to himself: Oh no, Master Bai is angry again.
Although He Yunxiao hadn't used the system to read Qing Yuzi's personality, he had basically figured out this beautiful master's personality after spending some time with her.
On the surface, Qingyuzi's personality is most similar to that of Sister Du and Ruobao. Sister Du is aloof and otherworldly, while Ruobao is quiet and composed.
But that's not actually the case.
Du Meimei's aloofness and "keep away" attitude are essentially a way of saying "get lost," while Bai Daozhang's attitude is even more "distancing," a polite "goodbye."
Ruobao's quietness and composure refer to her peaceful nature, thoughtful nature, and lack of emotional sensitivity. However, Master Bai's quietness and composure stem from her constant practice of martial arts and her lack of friends.
In fact, He Yunxiao discovered that although Master Bai's temperament and figure seemed to be that of a cool and aloof older sister type, her personality was actually more like Nan Zhu's.
Nan Zhu's wife was a beautiful young woman raised in the palace from childhood, with a simple and somewhat love-starved nature. Bai Daoist, on the other hand, was a beautiful, mature woman who spent her days practicing martial arts in seclusion within the Tai Xu Sect, seemingly without guile or social skills. They were like a plump, juicy pear, its flesh ripe and incredibly sweet, yet its core remained pristine.
In summary, she is simple, gentle, very polite, considerate of others, and a bit concerned about her image, given her seniority.
He Yunxiao was quite curious about Qing Yuzi's age. However, he didn't dare ask. Only a fool would ask. He'd be lucky if he didn't get kicked out.
"Master?" After a while, He Yunxiao called out again tentatively.
Qingyuzi still ignored him, clearly still angry.
Master Bai's anger is quite interesting. She won't show it, won't say she's angry, and won't blame anyone. Instead, she'll ignore you and keep practicing her martial arts. Once she stops practicing, her anger will probably subside.
He Yunxiao sometimes goes off to do other things and waits for his beautiful master to calm down on her own. But now he has important matters to discuss, so he can't wait for Qingyuzi to calm down on her own.
"Master?"
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