a potato rolling down a hill. She rolled several times in the snow before coming to a stop."How dare you hit me, a county princess!!!"Rising from the snow, the forgetful girl once again drew her sword...Empty

"Miss Yun, please come in."

Jiang Yu Heng invited Yun An An into the Jiang Residence, and warmly entertained her. He instructed the maids to serve her attentively and that they were absolutely not to be negligent in any way.

Everyone in the Ginger Residence, from top to bottom, stared at Ginger Yu Heng and the red-haired woman beside him with disbelief.

Seeing the Third Master's overly enthusiastic attitude towards this woman, his smile was even brighter than when he looked at his own father. Everyone began to speculate about the woman's identity.

"That woman couldn't possibly be the future Third Young Mistress, could she"

“Well, even though our three young masters are often seen surrounded by women, they've never brought any back home. Now, bringing a stranger here and treating her with such kindness... who knows what might be going on!”

"There's no way this could be possible. Didn't the Third Young Master have a marriage arranged I heard the two were getting married next month. But now he's bringing a stranger back to the residence. If the Meng family found out…"

Everyone looked at each other, none of them understanding what was going on.

Yun'an and Apu were arranged to live in Mei Garden, the most luxurious courtyard in the Jiang Mansion.

Jiang Yu Heng also ordered the guards to take action, clearing away everything that could disturb Yun Girl's rest from around the courtyard. He stressed they should not disturb her sleep at all.

Apu had never seen such a beautiful house. It was bigger than the whole village of Shangli.

But they are not permanent residents of Ginger Mansion, they just stop by for a short while. Is it necessary for Young Master Ginger to go through so much trouble

"Master Jiang, in two days' time, Cloud Lady and I shall depart Kyoto for the Snow Country. Our stay will be brief."

"It's no trouble at all. Even if I am staying in Jiang Prefecture for only half a day, it is only right that I show hospitality as the host. Miss Yun, if there's anything you desire, just tell my servants."

Standing in the courtyard, Yun An'an in a white robe looked around. Under the white gauze, her blood-colored eyes swept over, landing on Jiang Yu Heng.

"Hmm."

It was just a faint "en" character, no superfluous words. Yun An'an turned and stepped into the room.

"Miss Yun, tonight I will invite a troupe of actors to sing operas at Ginger Mansion. I hope Miss Yun will grace us with your presence."

Jiang Yuheng was not discouraged by Yun Annan's cold attitude, instead, he became even more determined.

He brought everyone back to Ginger Mansion, he didn't believe that everything he did couldn't shake Yun Girl's heart.

Ap, standing beside him, sighed and stepped forward to kindly persuade Jiang Yu Heng to give up his futile thoughts.

"Young Master Jiang, there's something I need to say even if you don't want to hear it."

Along the way, Ap also understood what kind of person Yu Heng was. He had intentions towards Yun girl, that wasn't fake, but he wasn't completely a bad person either.

After all, we have received a lot of care from the Ginger family along the way.

"The Cloud Maiden is a celestial fairy, not someone like us mortals can reach. Young Master Jiang, you should stop wasting your thoughts on her."

People from Phoenix Fairy Island are immortals, they are the beings that we look up to, and we must not disrespect them.

"Apu, do you know what the ginger family represents"

"What"

Ah Pu doesn't understand.

"The Jiang family represents power, wealth... which woman in the world could refuse those two things And this young master is so handsome to boot."

He, Jiang Yu Heng, has money, looks, and power. Wanting to win the heart of a woman is just a matter of time.

He believes that as long as he has enough time, the Cloud Maiden will eventually be moved by him.

Jiang Yu Heng's confidence in Ap's eyes was just arrogance.

It seems like whatever he says, Young Master Jiang won't understand.

"Good luck."

Besides that, Apu couldn't say anything else.

Night is coming soon.

Jiang Yu Heng truly came to the troupe and set up a stage outside Meiyuan, which is where Yun An An lives.

Even the Jiang family members were curious and gathered around to get a closer look at what kind of stunning beauty the Third Young Master had brought back. He even spent a fortune to invite the leading actress of the Yunxiao troupe to perform at the Jiang residence, all for that woman in white with red hair.

Outside the plum garden, Apu, as usual, peeled open the shells of nuts and placed the fruit one by one onto a plate in front of Yun'an.

Yunan sat on the bench, eating the peeled fruit kernels from a plate and watching the actors' performance on the stage.

The actor sang a tune in a high-pitched, melodramatic voice, performing a love story of infatuation and resentment between a devoted man and a resentful woman. They depicted the bittersweet realities of human life.

As the play reached its climax, a vase flew straight towards Yun An'an.

At the crucial moment, Jiang Yu Heng grasped the vase with his bare hands. Because he exerted too much force, the sharp decorations on the outside of the vase cut into his palm, causing blood to flow profusely.

"You little wretch, how dare you steal my fiance!"

Before seeing him, one could hear his voice. In the night, only a faint green figure appeared before everyone.

The young girl took a few steps forward, her almond-shaped eyes glaring at Yun An'an. If it weren't for the guards from the Jiang family holding her back, she would have fought Yun An'an to the death.

"Meng Yuer."

Jiang Yuheng roared angrily, his brow furrowed as he looked at Meng family's eldest miss who was caught red-handed.

What are you rioting about Is this the place for the Ginger family to run wild

"Jiang Yuheng, you still have the face to speak to me"

Meng Yu'er, who had been pushed aside by the shout, was intercepted by several guards from the Jiang family. A few steps forward, she pointed at Jiang Yu Heng with her jade finger and cursed angrily.

"I am your fiancée. I don't care that you fool around outside, but today you brought a wild woman back to the Ginger Manor. What do you think of me"

Saying that, Meng Yuer turned her head and glared at Yun An'an with eyes full of fury.

“A woman of another race, and blind besides, in what way do I compare favorably to her”

"That's enough. As the eldest Miss of the Meng family, you're being so loud and disruptive. Is this how the head of the Meng family raised you"

Ginger Yu Heng's eyes were filled with disdain for Meng Yu er. It wasn't just because her appearance disrupted his time with Yun Girl, but also because it made Yun Girl aware of Meng Yu er's existence.

He had already thought of a reason to break off the engagement with the Meng family, never expecting that this crazy woman would run over and make a scene.

"How my father educates me has nothing to do with you. Remember, you are Meng Yu'er's fiancé. Don't let any other woman lay a finger on you."

With a flash, Meng Hu'er drew the dagger from her bosom and lunged at Yun An'an.

If this blade strikes true, it will pierce the heart. Even if a great immortal descended from heaven at that time, there would be no way to reverse it.

The audience watching the play never expected things to develop in this direction. They all widened their eyes and opened their mouths, their faces filled with shock.

But...

When Meng Yu'er rushed towards the woman in white with red hair, wielding a dagger, everyone saw the woman simply wave her hand. The eldest Miss Meng was sent flying by an unseen force, her body crashing to the ground like a meteor.

Unknown whether dead or alive.

"The play was good."

Under the flickering lights.

Yun'an got up and left.

Autumn wind brushed past, lifting her white clothes and crimson hair.

That is a kind of...fatal beauty that cannot be described in words.

It was a poison that would take human lives, and they knew drinking it would lead to a gruesome demise. Yet, they willingly chose to drink it, driven by their insatiable greed for that beauty.

A-Pu looked at Meng Yu'er lying unconscious on the ground, then at Jiang Yu-heng whose palm was injured. He shook his head and followed into the plum garden.

If not for the excellent performance of the opera troupe today, brightening Yun Girl's mood, I reckon that this time next year would be Meng Yu'er's death anniversary.

……

The next day, at Tiansuo City, the capital of Xiling Kingdom.

Word on the street is that something happened at the Ginger Residence last night.

Word of mouth spread like wildfire, with each version more popular than the last.

The storyteller at the teahouse had even meticulously crafted a captivating tale.

Slap~

The storyteller brought down his gavel, and the audience was captivated.

As for the origins of the woman in white with red hair, you might ask about her. Well, listen to this: there is a legendary Immortal Mountain in the distant sea, and it's said that she descended from that mountain into the mortal realm as a deity. She met Young Master Jiang by chance, but alas, Young Master Jiang already had a betrothal with the eldest daughter of the Meng family...

The storyteller's words were so captivating that everyone listened with rapt attention, as if they were there witnessing the events of last night at the ginger house firsthand.

"Only to see the eldest daughter of the Meng family draw out her Xuan iron dagger, with a swoosh! In the blink of an eye, she was about to stab the heart of the woman in white and red hair. At this critical moment... plop!"

The storyteller's hand once again pounded the wooden block, bringing the story to a pause.

To find out what happens next, tune in next time.

"Hurry up and tell us, we'll pay whatever you want, don't be so picky!"

"That's it, aren't you torturing people Just give you money, isn't that enough Spit it out!"

The listeners eagerly tossed silver coins to the storyteller. With money in hand, the storyteller didn't hold back and continued his tale.

"Head Coach, did Third Young Master cause trouble again"

The deputy general dining on the second floor frowned. That day, every nook and cranny of So City was abuzz with stories about the third young master.

"You'll know once you get back home. That boy had better not cause any trouble for me."

The man glared and finished his tea in a few gulps before getting up and leaving the teahouse. He returned to the Ginger Residence.

When the guards of the ginger mansion saw the eldest son return, they all stood straight and stiff, their eyes filled with fear and awe.

"Where's Yu Heng"

"In reply to the master's words, the third young master is in the plum garden."

Kyouka, clad in armor, strode towards the plum garden of the Gyou family, helmet tucked under his arm.

As soon as I stepped into the plum garden, I heard two people arguing.

"Jiang Yu Heng, what do you mean"

Meng Hu'er, who had been knocked unconscious last night, came to the door again.

Today, unless she gets some clarity, she absolutely won't leave the Ginger Residence.

"Where is that little bitch Bring her out here. She dared to hit me, she must have eaten a tiger's heart and a bear's liver!"

Early this morning, Yun An’an went to the market with Apu to buy necessities. They haven't returned yet.

When Jiang Yu Heng arrived at the plum garden, he also found it empty. As he was about to leave, he ran into Meng Yu'er again.

"You know best what I mean. The Jiang and Meng families are simply connected through marriage. Do you really think you're going to be the future third mistress of the Jiang household"

Among the many women Jiang Yu Heng had met, Meng Wu Er's appearance was considered top-notch, so at that time, he did not oppose the marriage arrangements.

After getting to know her for two encounters, he discovered that besides having a human face, there was nothing normal about Meng Yuer.

Meng Yuer, this young master has already broken off the engagement. From now on, you have nothing to do with the Jiang family.

Upon hearing this, Meng Yu'er was stunned for a moment before exploding with rage.

"If you want to get married, get married. If you want to break the engagement, break it. Do you think I'm Meng Yu'er, a vegetarian Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You want to marry that wretch, dream on!"gy. Come on!"What Doubting my abilities""No, young master doesn't doubt Yun Fuzi's skills. Young master simply doesn't believe you, what are you doing... Don't come here! Young master is going to scre...