Promise!

Chapter 50, Too Difficult

"I was just being sentimental!"

When Zhuang Jin heard that Ni Ying had taken the initiative to go to the inner courtyard, he instinctively felt a little lost in his heart, but it was shattered in an instant and he regained his calm and rationality.

After removing the filter for Ni Ying, I recalled the various contacts we had during these days. When I thought about it carefully, I realized that she had a very subtle intention to get closer to me.

Even though he didn't pay much attention, and the time was short, and Ni Ying had such a good complexion, when she was with others, people would unconsciously focus more on her appearance, so he didn't notice it for the time being.

"Sure enough, that saying is true, the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie!"

Zhuang Jin sighed inwardly, realizing this, and suddenly feeling enlightened: "Ni Ying's actions over the past few days probably saw my potential and wanted to use me as a tool, but now that she has encountered a better opportunity, she left without hesitation."

A third-class maid in the inner courtyard is equivalent to a first-class servant in rank.

However, one relies on the promotion of noble people and can be brought down with just a word; the other has all the power on his own.

Furthermore, the potential of a maidservant is, at best, the first-class in the inner courtyard. Beyond that, unless she encounters a great opportunity and becomes the concubine of a young master in the inner courtyard and gives birth to a son or daughter, that is the limit.

——Note that what is being talked about here is the concubine who has given birth to a child, not the ordinary concubine. Those concubines who have no children, are not favored, and only have an empty title are not as respectable as the first-class maid in the inner courtyard who holds real power.

Warriors are different. After reaching the Six Classics realm and the Three-Pattern Householder, when they reach the Seven Classics, they are at the Guardian level!
The guards here are not the guards outside, which means guards who protect people, but the meaning of guarding the family and the clan. To put it more bluntly, when you reach the Seven Classics realm, you can be considered a member of the Shen family's family and clan!

Chen Yun saw Zhuang Jin's thoughtful eyes and a look of deep thought.

That day, her cousin Ni Ying asked her about Zhuang Jin, but she never heard from her again... Yesterday, after discussing with her family, her cousin went to participate in the selection without any hesitation. She just thought that her cousin did not take action, but now it seems that this is not the case.

In fact, although Zhuang Jin was feeling agitated, he did not show it on his face. Others would not be able to tell. However, Chen Yun was very sensitive and good at understanding other people's emotions, so she still noticed something was wrong. In a moment, she figured it out and felt quite guilty.

"Master Zhuang Wu, when my cousin asked me about you that day, I wanted to help her... but I never thought..." Chen Yun apologized for this.

Although Ni Ying is her cousin, she is a sensible person and has her own judgment on right and wrong in this matter. She obviously thinks that her cousin is wrong.

"That Miss Ying didn't do anything... Besides, even if she did, it's Miss Ying's business. It has nothing to do with Miss Yun. There's no need to be so rude."

Zhuang Jin shook his head slightly. In his now extremely rational state, he had already cut off the last trace of charming thoughts in his heart: "Now that I think about it, even if Ni Ying didn't go to the inner courtyard, with my decision last night and my future vigilance, it would only be a matter of time before I could see through her. However, it is indeed a good thing to have this happen sooner rather than later to avoid wasting time and energy."

Chen Yun still felt guilty after hearing Zhuang Jin's words. She took out a food box containing some pastries and said, "Originally, these were to thank Master Zhuang Wu for taking care of my cousin. Now, consider them as an apology!"

"No need. I really couldn't help Miss Ying at all, and as for apology, I have no intention of even asking for it." Zhuang Jin declined.

"Master Zhuang Wu also said that we should keep things one way and one way. Since it was me who asked Master Zhuang Wu to look after my cousin, no matter how she is now, I should be grateful for this favor. Please accept it." Chen Yun insisted.

"Then so be it!"

Seeing Chen Yun say this, Zhuang Jin no longer refused and accepted the snack. As he took it, he inadvertently touched the other's slender hand and felt a touch of warmth and smoothness. However, after what happened with Ni Ying, his heart had long been calm and he did not have any lustful thoughts at all.

……

Just as Zhuang Jin and Chen Yun were refusing the snacks, someone rushed over excitedly, only to witness this scene and freeze in his tracks. It was Xiong Lei!

He chose to work in the Internal Affairs Office of the General Affairs Department this month, which means he was guarding the gate, all for Chen Yun.

In the past few days, the happiest time of the day for Xiong Lei is when he has free time in the morning to take a stroll and see if he can meet Chen Yun by chance. If he does, they will say hello to each other and be happy all day long.

Originally, Xiong Lei came to the Huangzihao martial arts training ground for a stroll today and was very happy to meet Chen Yun, but why was there one more person?
Moreover, they are still...

A former best friend and a secret crush on the dream goddess, the two of them were chatting and laughing (Xiong Lei's fantasy), tugging and tugging at each other, it was really... in broad daylight, how shameful! How dare they? How could they?

"No~~"

Xiong Lei screamed in his heart, feeling a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and subconsciously covered his chest.

pain!
It hurts so much!
'It was obviously me who came here first...' Oh, he and Zhuang Jin knew Chen Yun together.

But a few days ago, Xiong Lei saw that Zhuang Jin clearly already had Chen Yun's cousin, the extremely beautiful girl named Ni Ying, so why did she want to compete with him for Chen Yun?

"Is this revenge for what happened in the dormitory last month?" Xiong Lei's mind was in turmoil.

Just as she was in a trance, Chen Yun said goodbye to Zhuang Jin and came over to see Xiong Lei: "Master Xiong?"

"Ah, Sister Yun is here, good morning!"

When Xiong Lei saw Chen Yun, he immediately became excited again. His first thought was, Chen Yun left so quickly and did not stay with Zhuang Jin to continue lingering. Did I misunderstand?
Then he made up an excuse for Chen Yun: "Now that I think about it, I didn't see Miss Yun's cousin today. Maybe she had something to do, or she wanted to thank Zhuang Jin for something, so she did that..." He quickly succeeded in convincing himself.

Then, the next thought was: Even though Chen Yun had been touched by Zhuang Jin, he wouldn't despise her and would still treat her like a treasure...

"Master Xiong Wu, what's wrong with you? Why did you look so unhappy just now?" Chen Yun asked.

Xiong Lei's thoughts were interrupted, and he instantly returned to reality. Hearing this question, he suddenly put on a mask of pain: "Ah? Ah? Just now, ahahaha, I, that... Yes, I was just walking on the road, and suddenly I thought of a doubt about cultivation. It's difficult! Too difficult!"

Chen Yun blinked, and thought to herself, "If you really have such doubts, why not let them go for now and change your thinking? Perhaps there will be a sudden turn of events and a sudden enlightenment."

These words clearly had a hidden meaning, using objects to illustrate people... Honestly, how could she not see Xiong Lei's chance encounter? It did cause some trouble, but Xiong Lei hadn't said how to confess his feelings, and it was difficult to reject him directly. Originally, she hinted at Xiong Lei and asked him to focus on martial arts, but Xiong Lei thought this was a concern for him and became even more enthusiastic.

Now, she can only say hello every time she meets him and leave in a hurry.

Just now, when Chen Yun came over and saw Xiong Lei, she actually guessed what Xiong Lei was thinking. She asked this question deliberately because she wanted Xiong Lei to let it go completely.

Well, speaking of Chen Yun, she is not as gentle and graceful as the other maids in the outer courtyard think. She also has a lively side that is playful, scheming, and kind-hearted.

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(End of this chapter)