The abandoned daughter of a wealthy family turns out to be a lucky charm, changing the fate of her e

Pei Yuye, dressed in black armor and a red cloak, suddenly jumped out from behind a pillar, the armor plates on his body clanging together, and he grinned in a way that made him look like he wanted to punch someone.

"I was just asking you guys, why are you dawdling like this? Is this mountain so hard to climb?"

"Are you guys in poor health? You're all too weak!"

He smugly tossed his high ponytail behind his head and arrogantly raised his chin:

"Shen Yueqi, look how handsome I look!"

"Director Shi said that the first person to reach the top can choose any outfit they want, and those who arrive late can only pick what I left over."

Pei Yuye was the first to reach the top. He and San San were like they were in a chase, each determined to win.

The program stipulated a two-hour hiking time, but Pei Yuye and San San managed to reduce it to one and a half hours.

This is the look he specially chose: a young general, dashing and heroic!

San San, who arrived shortly after him, chose a princess-like look, with a silver headdress adorned with small copper bells that jingled softly with every movement, and lively eyes and brows.

Hearing Pei Yuye's question from the side, Xi Ran's eyes trembled slightly, and she felt guilty and dared not look at the camera.

Slow... naturally, because they were doing something else.

Xi Ran and Li Xin had only just arrived.

What was left for Xi Ran was a light purple female warrior dress, with silver embroidery on the hem, which made her features appear both gentle and heroic, adding a touch of vibrancy to her usual aloofness.

Li Xin, on the other hand, was dressed in a dark-patterned brocade robe, looking like a wealthy merchant from the capital who was so rich that he could casually throw out a silver note to buy your life.

San San walked by with her arms crossed, and upon hearing Pei Yu Ye's smug tone, she directly answered the question for Shen Yue Qi:

"There's a reason why they're slow. You're just a single dog who only cares about rushing forward; you wouldn't understand any of this. Are you sure you want to know what they did?"

Wow~

This blow went straight to the heart!

Seeing that they were all in pairs, Pei Yuye felt even more bitter.

What good is winning the game if you've actually lost everything, lost completely?

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Pei Yuye: "Hey! You're single too, how dare you say that to me?!"

San San stuck her tongue out at him, "At least I won't make a fool of myself like you did~"

"You just wait, I won't let you pass when we go down the mountain. If I hadn't been waiting for you, I would have taken at least another half hour to get there faster!"

"You're waiting for me?" San San scoffed and shrugged, directly exposing Pei Yuye's lie. "You just got a stitch in your side, stop and rest!"

The two were bickering and arguing, and the live chat was filled with a row of laughing and mocking comments.

【Little Leaf, how come you can argue with everyone? Haha!】

[I was actually holding back when I was with Shen Yueqi, but these two are so noisy together, even the big yellow dog next to us moved away.]

[Mom and Dad, please stop arguing, I'm born!]

The second couple to arrive were Shen Zhi and Shen Linchuan, along with Yu Che, who followed behind them.

Shen Yueqi had just seen Shen Zhi's attire, which was that of a princess.

At this moment, Shen Linchuan was dressed in a dark-colored, patterned marquis's robe, with a jade belt around his waist. His brows and eyes were composed, and he looked like a gentle yet aloof nobleman, as if he had traveled through time.

Shen Yueqi's eyes lit up. The two of them, a princess and a marquis, even chose to dress in matching outfits. Excellent!

Her life has improved. If it weren't for Zhizhi being there for her, she probably would never have seen her cousin from Linchuan dressed like this, playing cosplay with them.

Yu Che changed into a moon-white long robe and came out, holding a folding fan. He looked like a typical refined scholar. If he were in ancient times, he would be a handsome nobleman who could drive women in the capital crazy.

This is why the man's gaze kept drifting towards Shen Zhi, seemingly without her noticing.

After noticing this, Shen Yueqi took a step forward without making a sound.

She blocked it!

Block! Block! Block!

Don't even think about seeing her cousin's wife; she belongs to her cousin from Linchuan!

Shen Yueqi was still pondering what nice outfit to choose when she heard the makeup artist in the hall shout at the top of her lungs:

"Has no one come to collect the last set of makeup and costumes for the maids and guards? If they don't come soon, it'll be too late!"

Shen Yueqi: ……

"A maid?! Can I be a maid?"

Shen Yueqi and Liang Yang exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.

Shen Yueqi smiled sheepishly:

"Sorry, if I had known Director Shi was up to this, I would have definitely urged you to climb faster."

Liang Yang didn't care. His gaze fell on her face, and he said slowly, "None of that matters. The most important thing is what I'm already doing."

"Huh? What's wrong?" Shen Yueqi subconsciously looked up.

Tenderness lingered in his closed eyes, and his arms, hanging limply, were warmed by the man's touch as he suddenly drew closer.

Both voices were lowered to a whisper, with a hint of amusement:

"In your Chinese parlance, it's called 'lifelong commitment'..."

"!!!"

Shen Yueqi quickly interrupted, taking half a step to the side to create some distance, and said before he could finish his last word, "Let's go inside quickly!"

Shen Yueqi was in a state of utter confusion; her heart was pounding wildly, like a little rabbit trapped inside.

The word she hadn't finished saying was too heavy and burdensome; she wasn't ready to accept all of this happening so quickly.

It's fine as it is now...

"Okay." Liang Yang didn't force her, his eyes full of indulgence, he completely respected Shen Yueqi's reaction.

After everyone had changed into their costumes and makeup, they stood together in front of the temple's main hall.

Shi Yang appeared dressed as a chief eunuch, holding a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand.

He cleared his throat and said in a shrill voice:

"By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees—"

Upon hearing this, all the guests and staff burst into laughter in unison, and even Li Xin's lips curled up into a smile.

Shen Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, aren't you getting a little too into character?"

"What are you laughing at! I'm a professional actor; this is called fitting the character."

Shen Zhi pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh, and nodded: "Okay, okay, you're the director, whatever you say is right."

Pei Yuye's laughter was so unrestrained that Shi Yang's face almost turned green.

"If you smile again, I'll immediately change you into eunuch attire too."

Pei Yuye decisively covered her mouth with her hands, not daring to make a sound.

Shi Yang's sharp eyes swept over the crowd, and only after confirming that no one was laughing again did he continue reading the imperial edict in his hand.

"With the Spring Festival approaching, Huguo Temple is now holding a prayer ceremony to pray for a bountiful harvest and peace for all people. Four sacred items are required before the ceremony can be held."

"The four sacred objects are a crimson silk ribbon, a glass lotus lantern, a gilded bronze bell, and a vermilion imperial brush."

"Unexpectedly, thieves broke into the temple last night and stole four sacred treasures. I hereby order you, the scions of noble families, noble ladies, and wealthy merchants, to pair up and set off immediately to retrieve the sacred objects."

"If any treasures are lost during the tour, His Majesty will hold you all accountable!"

After reading the imperial edict, Shi Yang rolled up the scroll and instantly reverted to his arrogant, smug expression.

The actor perfectly captured the arrogant and domineering attitude of the eunuch.

"Did you all hear me clearly? Four groups, four magical treasures. Each of you find your own, don't steal others'. Gather them all before sunset, so as not to delay the blessing ceremony tonight."

San San raised her hand and asked, "But there are nine of us now, how do we divide ourselves into pairs?"

Shi Yang took out a handful of tree branches:

"Let fate decide, draw lots! The one that draws the longest will bring other opportunities."