The Most Difficult Favor to Bear Is a Beauty's Kindness!

"Ah, this..."

Xiao Yang felt inexplicably guilty, as if he'd been caught red-handed stealing snacks outside.

"Miss Yan, I'm practicing a unique secret technique that requires spring water and flower petals!" Xiao Yang made up an excuse.

"I see."

Yan Ruyu nodded, not suspecting a thing.

"By the way, Miss Yan, why are you here?" Xiao Yang asked again.

"Jiu Lang, didn't I give you my address at the Lanting Poetry Gathering that day and invite you to compose poetry together? You were late, so I came to find you!"

Yan Ruyu smiled faintly, two dimples appearing at the corners of her mouth, making her exceptionally charming.

Xiao Yang, however, was speechless.

When did I ever agree to that?

"Miss Yan, please go back! It's late at night, and it's probably not appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room together!" Xiao Yang advised.

"You're unmarried, and I'm not married. So what if rumors spread?"

Yan Ruyu suddenly moved closer to Xiao Yang, almost pressing against him.

She also carried a fragrance, but it was more potent and intoxicating.

"Miss Yan, I'm about to rest. You should hurry back!" Xiao Yang issued another eviction notice.

It wasn't that he was truly averse to women.

It was just that he felt Yan Ruyu possessed a natural Bewitching Bone, and every frown and smile seemed to be luring him in, making her somewhat like a "green tea" from his past life.

Coupled with how she mingled with so many scholars and talents at the Lanting Poetry Gathering, attracting admirers and navigating the social scene with ease.

In comparison, he still preferred someone like Ning Hongye!

Although aloof and proud, she was very devoted.

Once she set her heart on someone, she would give her all without reservation, even at great cost.

Suddenly, Yan Ruyu felt a pang of disappointment. She had been so forward, yet Xiao Yang remained unmoved.

For the first time in her life, she doubted her own charm.

But she didn't give up. She suddenly produced a wine pot and poured two cups.

"Jiu Lang, this is the 'Immortal's Draught,' a fine brew only found in Zhongzhou, exclusively supplied to the royal family. It took me quite some effort to get this pot!"

"I've been in a bad mood lately. If you don't want to see me, I'll leave after we drink this pot of wine!"

Yan Ruyu put on a pitiable expression and pleaded.

"As you wish..."

Xiao Yang, helpless, could only pick up the wine cup and drain it in one go.

Instantly, he felt a warmth spread through his body, an indescribable comfort.

"Good wine!"

Xiao Yang couldn't help but exclaim.

This wine was likely priceless, containing immense benefits for martial artists, far more precious than anything in King Zhenbei's Mansion's collection.

"Jiu Lang, why don't you ask me why I'm in a bad mood?" Yan Ruyu suddenly asked.

Why should I care about your bad mood?

Xiao Yang was speechless, but since he had drunk her fine wine, he could only ask, "Why?"

"I've fallen for a man, but he's not interested in me. No matter how I show my affection, he remains so cold and heartless. Tell me... what should I do?" Yan Ruyu said.

These words were incredibly bold, almost indistinguishable from a confession.

In fact, Yan Ruyu wasn't the type of social butterfly.

As the only female Master Teacher at the academy, she had her own reserve and pride.

Despite the Second Prince Xiao Ziwen's persistent pursuit, she had never been moved.

However, the moment she met Xiao Yang, it was as if her heart had been captured.

This was not only due to their special physiques being highly compatible.

More importantly, Xiao Yang's talent and brilliance that night, reciting a hundred poems while drinking, had astounded everyone.

Any single one of those poems was a timeless masterpiece!

Yet he had recited over a hundred at once, completely conquering her.

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And although Xiao Yang hadn't contacted her these past few days, she longed for him, often seeing his figure in her dreams.

Facing her question, Xiao Yang pondered for a moment and then said, "Perhaps the farthest distance in the world is between a bird and a fish. One soars in the sky, while the other sinks to the bottom of the sea. Miss Yan, in matters of the heart, you ultimately cannot force things!"

Yan Ruyu, however, stared at him, biting her teeth tightly, stubbornly saying, "What if I insist on forcing it?"

"This…"

Xiao Yang hadn't expected her to be so stubborn. He continued, "I appreciate your affection, but I am already betrothed to the eldest daughter of the Ning family. Our engagement banquet is next month!"

Yan Ruyu, however, smiled enchantingly. "Rumor has it that General Ning is decisive and ruthless, having once ordered a city's slaughter. And her appearance is terrifying! For a handsome young master like Jiu Lang to be paired with her, wouldn't that be a terrible waste?"

"A parent's command, a matchmaker's word—how can it be taken back? Moreover, this marriage was decreed by His Majesty himself. No one can change it! Miss Yan, the wine is finished. You should be going now!"

Xiao Yang once again showed her the door.

"Sigh…"

Yan Ruyu let out a long, mournful sigh and stood up.

Unexpectedly, in the next moment, she boldly threw herself into Xiao Yang's embrace, her jade arms wrapping around his, stopping only when their noses were almost touching.

They were incredibly close, able to hear each other's heartbeats.

"Jiu Lang, look at me properly. I don't believe your eyes are truly empty!" Yan Ruyu said with deep affection.

With soft jade and warm fragrance in his arms, Xiao Yang feared he wouldn't be able to control himself.

He could only turn his head away, daring not to meet her gaze.

"Jiu Lang, you truly don't have a heart of stone!"

Yan Ruyu bloomed a smile that could outshine a hundred flowers. Then, from her inner garments, she took out a uniquely shaped jade pendant.

"I was born with jade in my mouth. This spiritual treasure came from my mother's womb, and I've carried it with me for twenty years."

"My mother said that if I met my destined love, I should give this to him!"

"Today, it's yours!"

With that, she pressed the jade pendant into Xiao Yang's hand.

If the Second Prince, Xiao Ziwen, knew of this, he would likely be filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, his eyes turning red.

"Miss Yan, I…" Xiao Yang was about to speak.

"If you refuse, I'll smash this jade right here!" Yan Ruyu's attitude was resolute.

"Alright, then I'll keep it for you for now."

Xiao Yang finally accepted it.

How could he not understand Miss Yan's feelings?

But the more beautiful a woman was, the more trouble she tended to attract.

She was the renowned female Master Teacher throughout the land, and Xiao Yang was already betrothed to Ning Hongye.

If he were to gain Yan Ruyu's favor as well, it wouldn't just cause a "bloodbath," but her many suitors would likely come looking for him to fight to the death!

Yet, Yan Ruyu had offered her sincere heart, and he couldn't refuse.

"Miss Yan, since you've gifted me a spiritual jade, how about I gift you a poem in return?" Xiao Yang said.

"Alright, I'm all ears."

Yan Ruyu knew of his exceptional literary talent and looked at him with anticipation.

"A wealthy family needs no fertile land; in books, a thousand bushels of grain can be found. A tranquil home needs no grand mansion; in books, a house of gold can be found. When marrying, don't lament the lack of a matchmaker; in books, there is Yan Ruyu. If a man wishes to fulfill his lifelong ambitions, diligently study the Six Classics by his window."

Xiao Yang's voice was sonorous and melodious as he recited.

In books, there is Yan Ruyu?

Upon hearing this line, Yan Ruyu's beautiful eyes sparkled with radiant brilliance.

That day at the Lanting Poetry Gathering, Xiao Yang had composed a poem for Ning Hongye, which made her incredibly envious.

But tonight, Xiao Yang had crafted an eternal masterpiece tailored just for her!

"Jiu Lang, I knew you had me in your heart!"

Yan Ruyu beamed with joy.

Then, she suddenly stood on tiptoe and placed a fleeting, dragonfly-kiss-like peck on Xiao Yang's cheek.

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