Martial Arts Crossover: Zhao Min, your sidekick is really something else.

Zhao Min led Xiao Yaoqing all the way to her boudoir.

As soon as she entered, her personal maid was helping her pack her luggage.

Zhao Min casually asked:

"How's the tidying up going?"

Hearing the noise, the maid immediately turned around.

Upon seeing Zhao Min and Xiao Yaoqing, he instinctively bowed slightly and called out:

"Greetings, Princess! Greetings, Son-in-law!"

"What are you yelling about?!"

Xiao Yaoqing and Zhao Min exclaimed in surprise almost simultaneously.

Son-in-law?

The moment those two words were uttered, the maid herself was terrified.

Before she could even react, her mouth moved faster than her brain, and she blurted out "son-in-law" to Xiao Yaoqing.

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Oh no, isn't this just asking for trouble?

"Thump"

A muffled thud.

The maid was so frightened that her legs went weak, and she knelt on the ground, her voice trembling with tears as she cried out:

"Princess, spare my life!"

"This servant was too quick-witted and said things I shouldn't have. I beg Your Highness to punish me!"

"Please don't kill me! Please!"

The maid's tears streamed down her face, and her forehead thudded against the ground.

Xiao Yaoqing, on the other hand, was completely dumbfounded.

"son-in-law"

That form of address... was clearly something the maid blurted out unconsciously.

I go!

When did he become a son-in-law?

This isn't right!

It doesn't make any sense at all!

He can't be the son-in-law of the Prince of Ruyang!

Xiao Yaoqing just wanted to stay put and wait until the Yuan Dynasty collapsed before making a name for himself.

But who could have imagined that neither Xiao Yaoqing nor the kneeling maid noticed that a faint blush had appeared on Zhao Min's face at that moment?

That's right, she actually got shy?

Moreover, he showed not a trace of anger!

Even Zhao Min herself was a little surprised:

"Why do I feel actually quite comfortable when this maid calls him 'son-in-law'?"

She turned her head and looked at Xiao Yaoqing's dumbfounded expression, and found it rather amusing.

"Cough cough."

Zhao Min cleared her throat and said:

"Alright, you didn't do anything terribly wrong, why would I kill you?"

Xiao Yaoqing: ? ? ?

What do you mean by not making a mistake?!

Good guy!

"son-in-law"

You've already shouted those two words out, and you still say you didn't make a mistake?!

Zhao Min realized that her words had been ambiguous, and quickly added:

"I just blurted something out of the blue. Am I that scary?"

After saying that, she waved her hand:

"Alright, stop kneeling and get out."

The maidservant thought she had misheard.

She looked up at the princess with teary eyes.

Upon discovering that the princess hadn't actually gotten angry, he felt as if he had been spared a death sentence and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Thank you, Princess! Thank you, Princess!"

Then he scrambled to his feet and rushed out of the room without looking back.

Zhao Min looked at Xiao Yaoqing, who was still there, and waved her slender hand in front of his eyes:

"Hey, what are you standing there for?"

Xiao Yaoqing snapped out of his daze, staring at Zhao Min with a strange expression, and asked:

"Is this how you usually manage people? She's made such a huge mess, and you haven't done anything about it?"

Zhao Min paused for a moment, then asked, "What did she do wrong?"

Xiao Yaoqing: !!!

This isn't considered making a mistake?!

Damn, could this princess really be mistaking me for her man?!

To put it bluntly, the maid just started calling him "son-in-law" the moment she opened her mouth.

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Is that what you call correct?!

If these words were to reach the ears of the Prince of Ruyang, or the Seventh Prince...

His head would have to be moved on the spot.

It's possible that even Zhao Min and Xiao Yaoqing will suffer the consequences.

This is a huge disaster, and the princess actually says it's nothing?!

Zhao Min paused for a moment, then quickly added:

"She just blurted out, 'Did I really want to chop her up?'"

Xiao Yaoqing: →_→

To be honest, Xiao Yaoqing wasn't a ruthless person; he wouldn't kill a maid just because of a title.

What he cared about was Zhao Min's attitude.

Zhao Min's reaction, how should I put it, seemed to subtly acknowledge the maid's words.

Shouldn't you be interested in Zhang Wuji?

How come you're not angry at all when she said that to me?!

Because of this, Xiao Yaoqing's gaze towards Zhao Min became increasingly strange.

Feeling a little embarrassed by the stare, Zhao Min spoke again:

"It was just a slip of the tongue, what's the rush?"

Xiao Yaoqing: "Don't you care about your reputation?"

"You're a seventeen or eighteen-year-old young woman, and your subordinates just blurt out that you're married. What will people think of you if word gets out?"

What do others think of me?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min, emboldened by who-knows-where, raised her head and said:

"Why should I care what others think? Besides, who dares to think what they think?"

This is true.

Even if someone harbors feelings for Zhao Min, they would never dare to show it on their face.

If you actually put it out there, you're just asking for trouble.

She is a princess of the Ruyang Prince's Mansion!

"That……"

Xiao Yaoqing smiled wryly, "And what about my reputation?"

Zhao Min: ? ? ?

Xiao Yaoqing shrugged:

"I'm only in my early twenties and I've always been single! I'm completely innocent! If word gets out, how can I ever face anyone?!"

Hearing this, Zhao Min's anger flared up instantly. She stared intently into Xiao Yaoqing's eyes and shouted:

"What? You think you're being wronged by being with me?!"

Indeed, Xiao Yaoqing's appearance clearly showed that he was extremely resistant.

Zhao Min's face darkened. She took a step forward, tilted her head back, stared into Xiao Yaoqing's eyes, put her hands on her hips, and raised her voice:

"What do you mean?"

"I, a princess of the prestigious Ruyang Prince's Mansion, am marrying a mere swordsman from the martial world. Do you still feel ashamed?"

"I, a princess, haven't complained, and you're already unhappy? Do you know that the men who want to marry me could line up all the way to the city gate?"

The more he talked, the angrier he became, but Xiao Yaoqing's expression grew increasingly strange.

In the end, the man even started moving towards the door of her bedroom—clearly, he wanted to run away.

Honestly, is Zhao Min not good-looking?

No, that face looked like it had stepped out of a painting; even a fairy descending to earth couldn't be more beautiful.

Wouldn't it be better to marry her?

Okay, of course.

The problem is, she's currently being called a "princess".

This identity.

This identity was a hot potato for Xiao Yaoqing; he couldn't even avoid it.

But judging from Zhao Min's demeanor, it almost feels like she's determined to drag him into the bridal chamber. "Will you marry me or not?"

How could such words just come out of the mouth of a seventeen-year-old girl?

Xiao Yaoqing swallowed hard and lowered his voice:

"Um...Princess, please calm down."

"As for who will marry whom, I think we should leave that aside for now."

Seeing his nervous retreat, Zhao Min was stunned for a moment.

Then it dawned on me—what had I just said?!

Although she is indeed strong-willed and passionate, she is still a seventeen-year-old girl after all, and her skin isn't thick enough to be considered shameless.

In an instant, her entire face turned bright red.

She gritted her teeth and muttered a retort in a low voice:

"Who said I was going to marry you? I was just saying it casually!"

But only she knows what she's really thinking.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yaoqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He preferred to believe that what Zhao Min said was true.

That way, he can feel at ease.

Zhao Min was probably a little embarrassed, and waved her hand:

"Alright, hurry back and pack your things. We'll meet at the entrance in a bit, don't dawdle."

Without saying a word, Xiao Yaoqing turned and left.

He now has only one thought in mind—to stay away from Zhao Min.

It's getting closer, and it's bound to be bad news.

Moreover, he firmly believed that Zhang Wuji was quite charming, and there was still much to be seen.

Zhao Min, that girl, will eventually fall head over heels for Zhang Wuji's charms, just like in the original story.

In the end, he'll definitely turn against the Prince of Ruyang and his daughter, and follow that kid to the ends of the earth.

"There's no mistake, it must be like this!"

Xiao Yaoqing muttered to himself, but it was just to reassure him. He had no idea what the future held.

It's not that I'm unsure, it's that I don't dare to think about it any deeper.

After Xiao Yaoqing left, Zhao Min nestled in her room, let out a long sigh, and patted her chest.

Two rosy blushes still lingered on her face.

She secretly wondered to herself, "Could it be that I've actually fallen for that guy?"

To be honest, Zhao Min was also quite confused at this moment, and she couldn't figure out what she really felt for Xiao Yaoqing.

If she really understood, given her personality, why would she keep it to herself?

He had already grabbed Xiao Yaoqing's arm and laid his cards on the table.

Right now, all she knows is that she feels comfortable when she's with Xiao Yaoqing. She feels very secure when he carries her on his back.

"Do you like this taste?"

Zhao Min had never known what it was like to like someone before.

In the original story, she and Zhang Wuji were often separated.

When I can't see him, I miss him; when I do see him, I can't bear to be apart.

After going through this ordeal several times, she finally made up her mind to be with Zhang Wuji.

But now that she sees Xiao Yaoqing every day, she's not so quick to figure things out.

But as she thought about it, a trace of sorrow appeared in Zhao Min's eyes:

"Even if I truly love Xiao Yaoqing, there's still my father, and that damned Seventh Prince!"

When the Seventh Prince was mentioned, her eyes burned with rage.

"Can we really be together?"

As Zhao Min pondered these things, in addition to worry, she also felt a pang of bitterness.

I hate that I was born into a royal family!

But then a stubborn glint appeared in her eyes. She gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and said:

"What are you thinking about? At worst, I'll just elope with Xiao Yaoqing! We'll wander the world together!"

Fortunately, Xiao Yaoqing didn't hear it. If he had been there and heard it, he might have turned and run away, leaving behind a comment:

"You should go find your Wuji brother and wander the world!"

At Green Willow Manor, a group of people were packing up their gear, preparing to set off.

Meanwhile, at the gate of the small county town.

Abbess Miejue, dressed in a brown robe, was followed by several of her disciples and a group of Emei disciples in flowing white robes, as they surged out of the city gate in a grand procession.

A horse-drawn carriage was also sandwiched in the crowd.

There were three people crammed into the car.

The three people were crammed into the carriage, creating a subtle atmosphere.

Ding Minjun had just been cured of the poison by Zhang Wuji using the medical techniques from Butterfly Valley, and she was still limp and pale as a sheet, unable to muster any strength.

With his internal energy sealed, Yin Li was practically like an ordinary person, only able to catch his breath in the corner of the carriage.

The remaining one was Zhang Wuji, who convincingly feigned a lameness.