Men are superior to women: the heartthrob in Yunqi

During the hour of Xu every day, Yangming Town is the busiest!

The emperor allowed night markets to be set up, and people would come to join in the fun whenever they had time.

Changle Street is next to Liuli Street and Qingshan Street, and is the most prosperous area in Yangming Town. Beyond Qingshan Street is Shangjing, and when there are festivals or major events, the nobles of Dayun will visit here, including some noble ladies.

Tonight's "Treasure Hunting Meeting" is a typical grand event. Those who can enter the Treasure Pavilion have a certain status. It's not yet time for the auction, and the seats are almost full.

Mu Yao rode in Master Li's carriage and drove with them all the way to the Treasure Pavilion.

The streets were crowded with people, and BMWs were everywhere, most of them heading to the Treasure Pavilion. Some collectors with limited financial resources would block the door to take a look, which was also a very exciting thing.

Mu Yao deeply felt what the emperor's grace was today. The narrow street made way for them, which made Li Taifu stroke his beard with pride. Xu Shangshu was so jealous that he would argue with him from time to time.

Mu Yao quietly asked Xu Qingcheng the price of this rosewood carriage. Xu Qingcheng smiled and held up five fingers, then made a ten. Wow, five hundred thousand taels! Mu Yao immediately stopped thinking.

The Treasure Pavilion has a magnificent appearance and is nearly 30 meters high. It is undoubtedly a very spectacular landmark building in Yangming Town. Wang Hao said that the owner of the Treasure Pavilion has a very deep background and can find any treasure you want as long as you can afford it. The owner is very mysterious and wears a silver mask all day long. No one has ever seen his appearance, but they can guess from his voice that he is not very old.

The moment Mu Yao stepped into the Treasure Pavilion, even though she was born into a top wealthy family and had seen countless rare treasures, she was stunned by such grandeur.

The hall in the pavilion is circular, and the nearly 15-meter-high ceiling is carved with nearly flamingos of various shapes. The patterns are colorful and rich, as if a group of flamingos are circling in the sky passionately, which is overwhelming. The most eye-catching thing is that these flamingos are all inlaid with high-quality rubies, which would take several cars!

There is a grand auction table in the center of the circular hall, and in the four corners of east, south, west and north stands a handsome young man.

The surroundings are filled with eight-immortal tables carved from red sandalwood, on which are placed exquisite jades. A closer look at these jades is extraordinary, with each carved with vivid patterns, including "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", "Wealth and Longevity", "Golden Toad Attracting Fortune" and "Being Ennobled and Appointed Prime Minister" and so on.

The first floor of the entire building is the individual guest area, where everyone excitedly exchanges auction information and experiences. The second to fifth floors are the VIP areas, among which the private rooms on the second and third floors have the best views and are the most expensive.

A handsome and smart man came up to greet them warmly: "Greetings to Master Li, Minister Xu, Master Xu and this young master. Xingyue Pavilion has been opened for you. Please come this way."

The guys here were very considerate and attentive. Mu Yao nodded approvingly.

"Wait, give us Room A in Tianzi Pavilion. I'll treat you today." Minister Xu said proudly. This is the most luxurious and expensive private room in Zhenbao Pavilion. It is located in the center of the second floor. You can clearly see the treasures on the stage. The viewing angle is excellent. The price is also very attractive, one room is 100,000 taels.

Before Xu Qingcheng opened her mouth, she heard Li Taifu say, "There's no need to argue with him. He's just happy to have got the treasure today. Just think of it as a welcome for you, Master."

Minister Xu said unhappily, "You also got the treasure, why don't you pay for it?"

Master Li laughed loudly: "Who made you so rich?"

Mu Yao couldn't help but chuckle at the side. The two old people had such a good relationship. They played and joked along the way like old naughty kids.

The waiter said apologetically, "Minister Xu, I'm so sorry. Room A in Tianzi Pavilion has been booked."

"Oh? Who decided?" Minister Xu was surprised.

"This..." The waiter looked embarrassed. Treasure Pavilion has a rule that customer information cannot be disclosed casually, especially in the VIP room.

Master Li smiled faintly and said, "Master Xu, please don't embarrass me."

Just as they were about to go upstairs, a soft and tender female voice sounded: "Mr. Xu, how are you?"

Xu Qingcheng looked up and saw Gu Huiran, wearing a goose yellow Yanluo shirt, walking towards her gracefully.

Mu Yao rarely saw a woman, and her eyes lit up. This girl was slender, fair-skinned, with big eyes, a high nose bridge, and a small mouth. She had the facial features of a Jiangnan beauty, but when put together, she looked surprisingly ordinary. But she was much prettier than Miss Cui Er, at least she was the best-looking girl she had met here so far.

"Ms. Gu." Xu Qingcheng responded perfunctorily, which counted as a greeting.

Gu Huiran bowed slightly to Master Li and Minister Xu, glanced at Mu Yao lightly, and didn't care.

"Will Mr. Xu attend the Spring Banquet the day after tomorrow?" Gu Huiran asked with a smile, her beautiful eyes glued to Xu Qingcheng.

She had admired Xu Qingcheng for many years. She had sent people to send letters several times before but was rejected every time.

Gu Huiran is the youngest daughter of the Marquis of Huaiyang. Since she came of age, she has urged her father to go to the Prime Minister's residence to discuss marriage. The Marquis of Huaiyang is the uncle of the current Crown Prince Ye Qinghan. The Prime Minister's wife, Princess Ye Jingshu, is naturally very happy, but Xu Qingcheng is bothered by the fact that Gu Huiran already has ten servants before she gets married, and she heard that there are many servants under her skirt. Later, Gu Huiran dismissed all the servants around her for Xu Qingcheng but still did not get a response, and became a big joke in Shangjing. In a fit of anger, she turned evil and privately spread malicious rumors that Xu Qingcheng was suffering from a hidden disease.

Word has always been transmitted very quickly in the capital, and nowadays, no one is willing to marry into the Prime Minister's Mansion. Ye Jingshu was furious, and she sent people to investigate for a long time but was unable to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

Minister Xu was a little anxious when he saw Xu Qingcheng was silent. How could this boy be so slow? He deserves to be single! Gu Huiran's family background is the best in Shangjing, and the girl is also good-looking, so it's normal to have a few more servants. Which girl doesn't have a servant after she reaches the age of 15? Even the noble ladies of small families in the countryside will have one or two close servants when they reach the age of 15. He winked at Xu Qingcheng, and Xu Qingcheng stepped forward reluctantly and said, "I already have an arrangement, so I'm afraid I can't join."

Minister Xu was about to speak when Imperial Tutor Li quietly stroked his sleeve.

Gu Huiran's face tightened, her lips were tightly pursed, and her eyes were full of grievance. She was rejected again! This time, she was insulted in public, and her face instantly became extremely ugly. She was a noble lady of the Huaiyang Marquis's Mansion, and the prince was her cousin. At the beginning, her aunt wanted to make the relationship closer and let her marry the prince, but she declined for Xu Qingcheng, but he didn't appreciate it and insulted her again and again. She was already furious. If the two high-ranking elders were not present, I'm afraid they would have shown Xu Qingcheng a lesson on the spot.

Seeing that Gu Huiran's eyes were becoming increasingly scary, Mu Yao narrowed her eyes and unconsciously leaned in front of Xu Qingcheng.

Gu Huiran noticed Mu Yao's behavior and asked unkindly, "Who are you?"

Mu Yao met her gaze calmly: "My name is Mu Yao."

"Which family are you from?" Gu Huiran quickly searched for the name Mu Yao in his mind.

She would investigate every detail of whoever Xu Qingcheng was with. How come she had never heard of Mu Yao?

How could Gu Huiran understand the ability of a 23rd century stay-at-home girl? This was the first time Mu Yao had gone out since she entered Sanwei Bookstore. The most extreme time she had stayed at home was to prepare for the college entrance examination. She stayed at home for the entire summer vacation and graduated directly after the exam.

Mu Yao was about to open her lips, but Xu Qingcheng said in a stern voice, "Mr. Mu is Xu's friend. As for the rest, please don't worry about it. The treasure hunting meeting is about to begin, so we'll take our leave first."

Gu Huiran saw Xu Qingcheng was so cold. How many unmarried men dreamed of her, a noble lady, to take the initiative to talk to him, and he dared to step on her face again and again! She couldn't swallow this breath, and raised her voice: "Xu Qingcheng, I heard that you are gay, and you are so protective of him, could it be that this young man is your lover? You don't chase after so many noble ladies, but you like this skinny and ugly young man, I don't know where you dug him out from?"

The hall, which was originally bustling with people, suddenly became silent.

"Look, it's Mr. Xu. I heard that he is gay. Is it true?" people at a table not far away were discussing.

"Didn't you hear Miss Gu say that the young man next to him is his lover?"

"Which noble lady?"

"You are stupid, of course it is Gu Huiran from Huaiyang Marquis's Mansion! One of the top three beauties in the capital!"

"Ms. Gu is here? Where is she?"

When everyone heard that Gu Huiran was coming, they no longer had time to drink tea or chat. They stretched their necks to look eagerly. Among them, many nobles upstairs opened the windows to look in.

“I heard that Xu Qingcheng likes Long Yang, but I didn’t expect him to be so bold and not shy at all.”

"Don't talk nonsense. Mr. Xu is a man of high rank and honor. How could he do such a dirty thing?"

"What do you know? This kind of thing happens all the time, but everyone knows it and doesn't talk about it openly."

"Master Xu has gone crazy. He is destroying his own future!"

Mu Yao has been practicing martial arts for many years, so her hearing is very good. The voices of people talking about her rushed into her ears. She clenched her fists, pursed her lips, and looked at Xu Qingcheng worriedly.

Xu Qingcheng exuded a cold aura, and his originally gentle and handsome face was instantly covered with frost. He looked at Gu Huiran as if he was looking at a dead person.

"Say it again!" Xu Qingcheng exuded a hint of murderous intent.

Gu Huiran trembled when Xu Qingcheng looked at her, and took a step back in shock. But her pride as a woman forced her to say again, "Isn't it true? Everyone here knows, so you have remained unmarried and refused marriage. But now you don't have to worry, anyway, no one will discuss marriage with the Prime Minister's Mansion."

Xu Qingcheng clenched her fists and endured with extreme patience, her heart was like a lion about to break out of the cage and roaring. There was a law in Dayun that men were not allowed to lay hands on women, and those who violated it would be severely punished.

Li Taifu looked serious. Xu Qingcheng was his most proud student. Gu Huiran was going to ruin his marriage and career! He scolded her mercilessly: "How can a noble lady from the Huaiyang Marquis's Mansion be so vulgar? You also blindly followed the rumor that one dog barks at the shape and a hundred dogs bark at the shape. Is this what your father taught you? No wonder Qingcheng rejected your marriage. Doctor Shen of the Imperial Academy has repeatedly reported to me that you often skip classes and neglect your studies. You have time to go to the treasure hunting club. If you are not interested in studying, you might as well go home and get married early."

Gu Huiran didn't expect that Li Taifu would attack in public, and her face turned pale. Xu Qingcheng's refusal to marry Huaiyang Marquis's mansion was a stain on her life. She was so angry that her face turned blue and her lips trembled, but she couldn't get angry. Li Taifu was the mentor of the prince and the future imperial tutor and prime minister. She had been exposed to the officialdom since she was a child and knew how serious it was. She suddenly regretted her impulsiveness today.

Mu Yao listened and imagined that it was love turning into hate. Li Taifu's lecture was so satisfying. The discussion around them gradually changed: "Yes, Miss Gu was rejected by Mr. Xu. Oh, she took it out on Xu Qingcheng today?"

"What are you talking about! I think Xu Qingcheng is just being ungrateful for what he has. He doesn't even like Lady Gu. His ambition is too high. Could it be that he wants to find Lady Jiu Tian Xuan Nu?"

"Hahahahahaha, Xu Qingcheng is a fool. If it were me, I would have burned incense and worshipped my ancestors long ago."

Xu Shida's face was also very ugly, so dark that it seemed like water was dripping out of it. Gu Kanzhi was a humble man with a good reputation in the court, but how could he have raised his daughter wrong? He usually praised his daughter as peerless, but today it seemed that she was just a facade.

Xu Qingcheng was his favorite nephew. Now that he was being ridiculed in public, it was also a sign of disregard for him. He no longer cared about face and said, "Lady of the Gu family, Qingcheng is a beautiful person with good character, broad mind, profound knowledge and open mind. She is far from being comparable to ordinary men. How can you judge the rumors in the market and the countryside? Marriage is a matter of fate and cannot be forced. The four young handsome men behind you are your new servants, right? Instead of paying attention to Qingcheng's marriage, you might as well cherish the one in front of you and worry more about your own marriage. But your character is not suitable for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so it's better to decline."