Ulterior Motives

Long Lengyue said, "Chief Feng, when you said that Yun'er was unworthy, you offended not just me alone, but also the White-Clothed Enchantress. If the two of us join forces today, it is entirely possible that we could wash the Feng residence in blood."

Everyone was stunned. What on earth was happening today? Feng Yehong also drew a sharp breath and asked, "Aren't your two families, the Longs and the Bais, bitter enemies?"

Bai Xuehua replied, "That is true. The Longs and the Bais are enemies. But since we are both here today, the Feng family must agree to give Qingwu's hand in marriage to Young Master Yun. However, since this is Qingwu's home, Qingwu will not be married off away from here. When Young Master Yun is here, he shall be the son-in-law of the Feng family, but once he steps outside, it will have nothing to do with the Feng family."

Everyone was baffled as to why the White-Clothed Enchantress had orchestrated this trap in the first place. Why did Long Lengyue not oppose it, but instead support it? Were they enemies or friends after all? What on earth was Long Lengyue's true objective?

Seeing this outcome, Qu and Chu were also astonished. Qu Buping could not help blurting out, "Now I finally realize that having personal ability is not as good as having good luck, and having good luck is not as good as having a good wife. Little Yun'er, with such wonderful wives, even in my dreams I would envy you!" The Miss Zhu beside him immediately grabbed his ear and snapped, "You won't have any such opportunities! From now on, you're coming with me!"

Little Yun'er had never intended to marry Miss Feng in the first place, but now that the words had been spoken and Miss Feng had already agreed, it seemed inappropriate for him to go back on his word. Yet, what should he do next? He certainly did not wish to get married right away; he still preferred to stay with Sister Xue.

Feng Qingwu knew very well that this young man had no place for her in his heart, and likewise, she held no affection for him. Both of them were merely pitiful chess pieces. For her to marry him as a concubine—to put it bluntly, it was simply for these two terrifying women, Long and Bai, to find a servant for their man.

However, if she did not marry this young man, there was no one else in the entire martial world she could possibly wed. Zhao Wuzong, Hua Sanxiao, and her cousin—the three proclaimed most outstanding young men of the pugilistic world—together were no match for the White-Clothed Enchantress. The aura the White-Clothed Enchantress had just displayed when defeating them was simply mesmerizing; if she were a man, Qingwu would willingly become her bondservant without a second thought... Alas!

Despite being filled with bitterness, Feng Qingwu forced a smile at this moment and said, "Since you have all honored this place with your presence, this younger sister will fulfill her duties as the host. I hope everyone can cast aside past grievances and sit down for a modest cup of wine. What do you say?"

Long Lengyue smiled faintly. "A thousand cups of wine are not enough when meeting a confidant, yet alas, good wine is easy to drink while true confidants are hard to find. Today, I originally only wanted to retrieve my Yun'er, but I never expected that my Yun'er would also share a predestined affinity with Miss Feng. If he can have Miss Feng to care for him, I can rest easy. We shall part ways for today, but when there is time in the future, we will certainly share drinks and laughter."

Feng Qingwu hurriedly said, "If the Ninth Young Lady wishes to take Young Master Yun with her, please feel free to do so! Although Qingwu has agreed to marry Young Master Yun, it was merely to give him a home here, and by no means to possess him. If Young Master Yun is willing to stay, this is his home. If Young Master Yun wishes to leave, Qingwu will not stop him, but neither will Qingwu go with him. Qingwu is only willing to quietly stay here and wait for him to return on his own."

*(Although Feng Qingwu does not fight, it seems you will also be a terrifying opponent in the future. Unfortunately, today I am here to find someone, and I temporarily do not wish to disrupt someone else's domain... Little Yun'er, will you choose to stay here today or come back with me?)*

Miss Zhu also smiled and said, "That's right! Long family girl, you remind me. I am also here to find someone. Qu Buping, you bastard, get over here."

Qu Buping said fearfully, "Only if you stop grabbing my ear will I come over." Taohua chimed in, "Since you all are looking for people, I must find one too. Xiaoyu, get over here."

Long Lengyue and Bai Xuehua exchanged glances. They had both originally come looking for Little Yun'er, yet such a turn of events had occurred. Therefore, Long Lengyue asked, "Yun'er, with whom are you leaving?"

Little Yun'er looked at Bai Xuehua, then at Long Lengyue, and finally at Feng Qingwu, feeling somewhat hesitant. Long Lengyue smiled and said, "There are three choices today; tossing a coin won't solve this!"