Film and Television Variety Show: The Jade Girl's Love Affair

Tang Yu did not answer, but instead led Chishui Fenglong to sit inside the pavilion.

"I don't know him; I just mistook him for someone else."

"Someone I like? Does that mean I have no hope?"

Chishui Fenglong's once sunny and handsome face was now filled with regret.

His eyes had lost their former luster, and beneath his slightly lowered eyelids lay an undisguised sense of loss.

Tang Yu smiled and poured a glass of wine for the person in front of her.

"Yes, the person you like. What brings you here?"

"The family's affairs for this year have been largely settled, so I was eager to come and see you."

I rushed here full of joy, but I never expected that I would have no hope at all. Alas, my luck is really too bad.

Can I drink myself into oblivion tonight? Right now, I feel… my heart…

Chishui Fenglong slowly stretched out his hand, gently touching his chest, trying his best to maintain his composure and force a smile, but in the end he still opened his mouth with a mournful face.

"No, I feel really awful, Miss Tang, please let me get drunk!"

"You have to pay."

As soon as Tang Yu finished speaking, Chishui Fenglong hurriedly took out a piece of gold and then asked dejectedly.

"You...you don't like me at all? I've only just gained a voice in the family, why can't you give me a chance..."

Chishui Fenglong's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes looked like those of a wounded dog.

Tang Yu's smile grew even brighter.

"Does your family know what you're thinking?"

"I understand. They're afraid I'll offend you. If you want to take me away to be your husband, they'll probably pack me up and send me over."

These words instantly made Tang Yu beam with joy.

"Has my fearsome reputation spread throughout the Central Plains?"

"Of course, but not because of a bad reputation. They think you are the Goddess of Jade Mountain, so the family members all treat you with respect after they meet you."

Jade Mountain Goddess?

It seems that these powerful families still care about their reputation; losing to someone unknown is still a loss of face.

So they would rather deliberately add a halo to her, saying that she was born a goddess.

"Fenglong, I've been so fierce, how dare you still like me?"

"No problem, I'd like to spar with you. May I call you Ayu?"

When I was young, I also imagined what my future wife would look like.

However, from the moment I met you, all the rules and regulations I had imagined as a child seemed so ridiculous.

When you meet someone you truly like, you'll naturally appreciate them no matter what they're like.

If she is a gentle woman, I will protect her with all my might; if she is fond of martial arts, I will accompany her to spar.

I would do whatever she liked.

"Ayu, where is that man now? Do I really have no hope at all?"

Tang Yu took out his ocarina.

"Play any tune you like, I want to hear you play."

Chishui Fenglong's eyes lit up with surprise.

He took the ocarina and then played the forest tune that Tang Yu had played before.

"This piece is really beautiful. I studied it for a long time after I got back, and every time I play it, my whole body and mind feel happy."

What are your plans for the next few years?

Chishui Fenglong revealed a look of surprise.

"Is Ayu worried about me? Actually, I'm already quite adept at handling family affairs."

The current problem lies in the political situation at court. His Majesty's thoughts are difficult to fathom, and the clans of the Central Plains are hesitant to choose sides.

Chen Rongshi has always been the target of suspicion; if she doesn't make careful choices, the entire family risks its downfall.

Chishui Fenglong grew up in a prominent family and was very aware of the intricacies of politics.

"If that's the case, why are you still so fixated on me? Actually, my identity won't be of any help to your family. You could easily choose a wife who can be more supportive."

Upon hearing this, Chishui Fenglong burst into hearty laughter.

"Does that mean I have a chance? I haven't misunderstood you, have I?"

Tang Yu simply smiled and did not answer, so Chishui Fenglong continued to speak.

"That's what I used to think: to marry a woman I find pleasing to the eye and who is of equal social standing."

This would benefit both families, since intermarriage is common among prominent families.

However, if I hadn't met you, I probably would have done the same.

But I want to marry you, so an arranged marriage is not what I want.

I, Chishui Fenglong, am no useless person. Does the absence of a marriage alliance mean I can't achieve success through my own abilities?

"But I won't use my abilities to interfere in world affairs. You want to achieve great things, but I probably just want to live a peaceful life."

These words made Chishui Fenglong laugh even more heartily.

"Unless Ayu hates me and wants to harm me and my family."

Otherwise, for aristocratic families, there are couples who treat each other with respect, couples who are deeply in love, and couples who are indifferent and just going through the motions.

Unless there is deep-seated hatred, family interests can bind a marriage together.

"If Ayu wants to live in Qingshui Town in the future and not get involved in the affairs of Chenrong and Chishui, that's fine too."

After all, we members of prominent families sometimes understand the principle of hedging our bets.

Your choice to stay out of it can actually be seen as leaving a way out for your family.

If the family were to fall one day, the branch that had strayed from the family would be the last way out.

So whatever kind of life Ayu wants, I can persuade the family members to accept it.

[Scrolling through Douyin, I see Xiaolin might have a period drama coming out soon. I can write about their reunion then.]

Chapter 11 Longing 11

"You really are very shrewd and diplomatic."

Chishui Fenglong smiled broadly.

"As long as Ayu's intentions are not to harm or retaliate against my relatives and clansmen, everything else can be discussed."

I believe that choosing what kind of life one wants is a matter of personal freedom, and I now have the ability to choose my own marriage.

Tang Yu thought of something interesting.

What if my goal is to take revenge on your loved ones who hurt you?

Chishui Fenglong's gaze instantly turned serious.

“Then I will never be with Ayu. Even if it hurts, I will forget you and go home to protect my family and people.”

Will this answer make Ayu unhappy?

After expressing his thoughts, Chishui Fenglong cautiously asked a question.

"No, you're a normal person! If I were to seek revenge on your relatives, friends, and clansmen who hurt you, and you still continued to pursue me, I would think you're sick."

Chishui Fenglong quickly offered another explanation.

"I'm talking about the kind of hatred and resentment that leads to the extermination of a clan. If Ayu is just at odds with certain people, and these people are my relatives and friends, then that's perfectly normal."

Even among my own relatives and friends, some dislike me and wish I were dead; personal grudges are normal.

At this point, Chishui Fenglong seemed to have thought of something, and he subconsciously asked a question.

"Is Ayu's question actually directed at Tu Shan Jing and Xiao Yao? It's not that Jing doesn't want to come, but after Tu Shan Hou passed away, Jing's grandmother fell seriously ill and went into a coma, and Jing has to take care of her."

I never imagined that Chishui Fenglong's carefree personality could be associated with Tushan Jing.

"But I think Tu Shan Jing's personality will probably cause him a lot of pain in the future."

Having incurred such a deep grudge, Tang Yu even suspected that the old lady would threaten Tu Shan Jing with her life to prevent him from coming over.

"Jing wants to consider everyone's feelings and can't make a choice; he's too soft-hearted."

Life is not always smooth sailing. If you try to be worthy of everyone, you will end up owing everyone a debt of gratitude.

"What would you do if you were faced with this predicament?"

"Ayu, what I'm saying may sound cold, but in the networks of powerful families, everything can be negotiated with interests."

If Jing threatens the fate and future of the Grand Madam's family and gambles the future of the Tushan family, the Grand Madam will only be frightened and then do whatever Jing wants.

Aside from certain absolute bottom lines, everything else is negotiable.

"for example……"

Tang Yu asked with a smile, she was increasingly appreciating the political wisdom of the person in front of her.

I used to think that Chishui Fenglong was too sunny and cheerful, and that he was unaware of the dark side of politics.

But after getting to know him, Tang Yu realized that he had underestimated Chishui Fenglong.

This guy is clearly a master of power struggles.

"For example, if I want to marry you, I will not back down no matter what conditions my parents try to negotiate."

So in the end, they had to back down.

"Using family ties to coerce?"