Starting with ten elixirs of immortality, I led the First Emperor to rebel against the Qin Dynasty.

"Oh, don't mention it, it was nothing." Fusu waved his hand, then said seriously, "By the way, Xu Mofu, I won't ask you why you came here. But you must remember, you must never reveal your identity in front of my brother, and don't mention my and Lord Wu'an's true identities either."

"Identity?" Xu Mofu asked, somewhat puzzled.

She and Fusu had met several times at Xianyang Palace and knew each other. She could understand Fusu asking her to conceal Bai Qi's identity, but why did she also have to conceal his and her own identities?

Fusu looked embarrassed, his eyes darting around, and he stammered as he explained, "...Well, that's how it is. Yesterday was an emergency, and in order to save you, I...I told my brother that you were the fiancée my father found for him outside."

"What?!"

Xu Mofu was struck dumb, his whole body stiffened, and his cold eyes were filled with shock and shame.

fiancée?

How could I, a dignified protector of the Yin-Yang School, be described as the fiancée of a country boy?

This is an absolute disgrace!

Seeing the fury in her eyes, Fusu quickly explained, "I had no choice! My brother is too bloodthirsty! If I hadn't said that, he would have killed you on the spot! Don't worry, when my father comes back, I'll explain it to him, and this matter will be over."

Xu Mofu clenched his teeth, his chest heaving.

Although he knew that Fusu did it to save him, the reason was just... too absurd!

She took a few deep breaths before she could barely suppress her anger.

Forget it, saving my life is the priority.

However, the thought of having to face the person who almost killed her with such a ridiculous identity filled her with resentment.

What made her even more ashamed and indignant was what Fusu said next.

"However... my younger brother doesn't seem too happy with your fiancée." Fusu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "He said that since he is immortal, if he marries an ordinary person, she will grow old and die in a few decades, and he will have to watch her die, which is too irresponsible. So... he doesn't agree to this marriage."

Xu Mofu felt that his brain was not working properly.

Is he also an immortal?

Immediately, an inexplicable anger surged up from the bottom of his heart.

Disagree? On what grounds does he disagree?

What is it about me that makes me unworthy of him?

In terms of appearance, she was confident that she was second to none among women in the world. In terms of status, she was a protector of the Yin-Yang School, holding a position of great prestige.

This country boy actually looks down on me?

"Brother, Lao Bai, I'm back!"

Just then, a clear voice came from the courtyard gate.

Upon hearing the sound, Fusu and Xu Mofu both looked towards the courtyard gate.

Zhao Huan walked in leisurely from outside, his hands behind his back.

Bai Qi, who was supervising the children's training, immediately stopped what he was doing, went to meet them, and asked, "How is it?"

He was naturally asking about the progress of gunpowder research at the Institute of Physics, where Zhao Huan spent the entire afternoon.

Zhao Huan waved his hand and said, "It's only the first day, there's no time to rush. We have to experiment with the ratio of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal little by little. This stuff is no joke; if we're not careful, the entire Academy of Natural Sciences will be in trouble."

Upon hearing this, Bai Qi nodded and asked no further questions.

Although he was anxious, he knew that these things couldn't be rushed.

He glanced at Xu Mofu and Fusu in the corner and said to Zhao Huan, "Your... 'fiancée' is awake."

When Bai Qi said the words "fiancée," he emphasized them deliberately. His face was expressionless, but his eyes held a hint of anticipation.

Zhao Huan followed his gaze and met Xu Mofu's complex eyes.

Xu Mofu was at this moment scrutinizing Zhao Huan, who had almost taken his life.

He was very young, looking no more than eighteen or nineteen years old. He had delicate features, a tall and straight figure, and wore ordinary linen clothes. He looked like a boy next door, with nothing particularly special about him.

Yet this very person possesses monstrous strength.

However, since Young Master Fusu has already put it this way, she can only go along with this absurd script for now.

She nodded slightly to Zhao Huan and said in a cool voice, "My name is Zou Yue, you can call me Xiao Yue."

Zou Yue.

She borrowed Zou Yan's surname and gave herself a pseudonym.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Huan raised an eyebrow.

Zou? That's quite a surname. I think there's someone in the Yin-Yang school with the surname Zou.

However, he didn't think much of it. Looking at Xu Mofu with a serious and earnest expression, he went straight to the point and said, "Names aren't important. My brother should have already told you, right? I won't agree to our marriage. We're not suitable."

"However, I can't let you go until my dad gets back. And you can't just eat and drink at our house for free, right?"

Zhao Huan looked her up and down, then stroked his chin and said, "You've practiced martial arts, and your physique is alright. How about this, starting today, you'll stay home as a maid, doing chores like washing, cleaning, and serving tea and water. Consider it payment for rent and food. When my father comes back, we'll explain things, and you can go wherever you want."

A maid? You want me to be a maid?

Xu Mofu felt that there was something wrong with his ears.

I'm such a beautiful woman standing in front of you, and instead of doing something for me, you're making me do the laundry and cook?

Are you blind?

Xu Mofu suddenly realized, could it be because he had been wearing a veil all along?

He must have thought she was an ordinary-looking or even ugly woman, which is why he so brazenly humiliated her.

She did as she pleased, raising her hand to remove the veil from her face.

A stunningly beautiful face, capable of captivating a nation, was revealed to the crowd.

Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows as beautiful as distant mountains, and her eyes as clear as autumn water.

"Gulp."

Fusu swallowed unconsciously, completely stunned.

Although I knew Xu Mofu was beautiful, I never knew she could be this beautiful.

Even Bai Qi, who had lived for so many years, was somewhat surprised, but quickly regained his composure, though the playfulness in his eyes deepened.

And those teenagers were the most direct in their reactions.

"Wow--"

The tiger-headed stone opened its mouth wide.

"Sister...sister is so beautiful!"

"She's a hundred times prettier than Er Ya, the girl from the east end of the village!"

Ya Ya, with her pigtails, had stars in her eyes. She ran to Xu Mofu's side, looked up at her, and said, "Pretty sister, you look like a fairy from heaven! When I grow up, I want to be as pretty as you!"

Dog Egg went even further, puffing out his little chest and loudly announcing, "I've made up my mind! When I grow up, I'm going to marry a wife just like that beautiful older sister!"

Children's words are innocent and uninhibited, yet they are the most genuine.

Hearing the exclamations of surprise around him, Xu Mofu's pride and arrogance reached their peak.

Xu Mofu was secretly pleased to see Zhao Huan standing there dumbfounded.

Hmph, men.

They must have been captivated by my looks.

However, Zhao Huan's next reaction instantly froze the smug smile on her face.

Zhao Huan suddenly took two steps back, as if he had seen some kind of ferocious beast, and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't do this! I'm telling you, don't try to scam me!"

Zhao Huan looked at her warily and said loudly, "I know all the tricks women like you use! You take off your veil the moment you meet someone, and then every man who sees your face thinks he has to take responsibility for you and marry you! You wish!"

Zhao Huan was portrayed as righteous and stern, just like in TV dramas.

A mysterious female knight-errant roams the martial world, never easily revealing her face through her veil. Once any man accidentally catches a glimpse of her face, he's doomed—she'll haunt him for life! She'll either make you marry her or serve her like a slave!

This woman is so cunning!

Zhao Huan puffed out his chest, with an expression that said, "I have seen through everything."

"Let me tell you, stop dreaming! I'm the man you can't have!"