Ignoring Xiao Yu's dumbfounded stare beside him, Xu Zimo grabbed the Jade-Eyed Water Beast and headed for Black Crow Mansion.
"Why aren't you following?" He glanced at the stunned Xiao Yu behind him.
"Oh, oh..." Xiao Yu hurriedly followed after him.
"Son-in-law, you really hide your brilliance like a true master."
Xu Zimo had no interest in showing off before Xiao Yu.
What interested him more now was the matter of the water beast.
Because he had discovered that someone was walking the same path as him, though not as thoroughly as he was.
Upon returning to Black Crow Mansion.
They were still in the courtyard where Bian Yue had lived before.
Xiao Yu immediately told Bian Yue about what had happened.
Thus, just as Xu Zimo returned to the courtyard, Bian Yue followed right behind him.
"I underestimated you," Bian Yue said as she circled Xu Zimo once.
She smiled indifferently. "But this is good too.
"My future husband can't possibly be some mediocrity."
Xu Zimo shook his head with a laugh.
There was no possibility between him and Bian Yue. Even if he did not refuse, Black Crow Mansion would never agree.
After all, Bian Yue was no stray cat or dog. She was the true Second Miss, of noble status.
Seeing that Xu Zimo did not seem inclined to pay her much attention.
Bian Yue asked angrily, "Come with me this afternoon to meet the elders of the mansion."
"Alright," Xu Zimo nodded calmly.
"Don't embarrass me when the time comes," Bian Yue added.
"Don't worry. With me here, no one will dare to disrespect you."
"You're rather long-winded," Xu Zimo glanced at her.
"You..." Bian Yue snorted coldly.
In the end, she left in a huff.
Xu Zimo could not be bothered with her, because