After being forced into a marriage of convenience, a master of metaphysics manipulates a cold and al

"Grandpa Han really likes this kind of book?"

Ye Bai did not answer, but asked curiously.

He now finally understood what the "special gift" Qin Wanqing had mentioned that Han Anguo really liked was.

These are the kinds of esoteric texts!

It's not surprising that Qin Xiuzhao and the black-robed Taoist were in cahoots and that he knew about such esoteric texts, but why would Han Anguo also like such things?

This means that the two elders of the Qin Group, Han Anguo and Yang Tianju, are both particularly fond of Xuanmen classics. Could it be that they are both related to the mysterious "Mr. Nangong"?

"I wouldn't say I like it, but I absolutely adore it."

Han Mengmeng made a small complaint.

"I also enjoy collecting these kinds of books. It seems I'll have the chance to exchange ideas with Grandpa Han sometime."

Ye Bai smiled and nodded. His bookshelf full of Xuanmen classics were all bait, so he wasn't afraid of others finding out.

Then, he sighed helplessly and said, "Unfortunately, it's not complete now. A few were lost at the Ye family's house before, and two more were lost at the Qin family's house recently..."

After learning that Qin Shengshui wanted to ask Han Anguo for help in order to become the president of the Qin Group, Ye Bai felt it was necessary to give that kid Qin Xiuzhao a piece of his mind first.

Using his own book to curry favor with Han Anguo was ultimately an attempt to steal his wife's position; there's no such thing as a free lunch.

"The book Qin Xiuzhao gave to my grandfather was stolen from you! I knew it! How could he possibly have gotten his hands on something like that!"

Han Mengmeng suddenly realized, and her pretty face turned cold.

She disliked Qin Xiuzhao to begin with, and now that she learned he was using stolen goods to curry favor with her grandfather, she felt even more disgusted.

"That's not all! Last time, Young Master Xiu Zhao even used fake investment documents to accuse my son-in-law of stealing secrets. Luckily, my son-in-law was smart and had me record a video, otherwise he would have really succeeded..."

Shen Lu spoke angrily from the side, telling Han Mengmeng about what had happened at the Qin Group headquarters last time.

Although she disliked this little vixen, Qin Xiuzhao's actions were undoubtedly even more hateful.

And when it comes to tattling, the brainless Lulu is always the best at it.

"Only my grandfather, who's getting senile, could be fooled by such a wicked person!"

Han Mengmeng took a deep breath and looked at Ye Bai, saying, "Don't worry, from now on, I won't pay any attention to him anymore, and I promise to be devoted to you!"

"...Why did it switch to this topic again?"

Ye Bai was completely bewildered, suddenly realizing that he might have overplayed his hand.

"Tsk tsk tsk, single-minded, Han Mengmeng, you've really gotten quite something!"

"You go to someone else's house and say such things to a married man, don't you have any shame?"

At that moment, a cold snort rang out, and Qin Wanqing walked in from outside.

"Miss, you're finally back! This little vixen has been trying to seduce the young master, and I couldn't stop her!"

Shen Lu cheered and ran quickly to Qin Wanqing's side, glaring angrily at Han Mengmeng.

"Heh, women don't respect themselves, and men are full of wicked schemes, how can you possibly stop them!"

Qin Wanqing's pretty face was frosty, and her cold gaze swept over Ye Bai and Han Mengmeng, clearly showing that she was truly angry.

Ye Bai and Han Mengmeng had been flirting for quite some time. Although she was a little unhappy about it, she mostly turned a blind eye.

Ye Bai and she were only husband and wife in name only, so their relationship didn't need to be like that of a real couple.

Unexpectedly, the two of them went too far and even brought their child home, which undoubtedly crossed her bottom line!

"No matter how shameless I am, I am not like some people who should have married the older brother, but forced the younger brother to take his place in the marriage."

"And most importantly, knowing that she's a jinx to her husband, she still chooses to get married. Do you know what that means?"

"This is blatant murder!"

Han Mengmeng remained calm, clearly not intimidated by Qin Wanqing, and her words were quite sharp.

"Did Ye Bai tell you that he was forced to stay in the Qin family?"

A dangerous glint flashed in Qin Wanqing's eyes. The three words Han Mengmeng uttered—"substitute marriage," "husband-killer," and "murder"—clearly touched her biggest sore spot.

Every normal woman dreams of her marriage, and Qin Wanqing is no exception.

No matter how capable or strong-willed she is, she is still essentially a woman.

However, precisely because of her "husband-killing" fate, her marriage was completely different from that of normal people.

She finally made up her mind and chose someone, but the other party was afraid that she would bring him bad luck and chose to break off the engagement. In the end, she sent her adopted son and younger brother over as a formality.

This situation would be an extreme humiliation for any woman, let alone for someone of her noble status as the Queen of Jingzhou!

Although Ye Bai's arrival was not an abyss for her, but rather a turning point in her fate, her inexplicably paralyzed legs were miraculously healed by him.

As they spent more time together, she didn't feel any aversion towards this adopted son who had taken her place in the marriage.

However, the existence of her husband-killing fate was still a huge burden on her heart!

It was fine when she didn't believe in these things before, but after she slowly started to believe and accept them, she began to worry that Ye Bai might really be cursed to death by her one day!

Not saying something doesn't mean you don't think about it.

Han Mengmeng's words were tantamount to revealing all the realities to her, and one can only imagine how she felt.

"Stop, stop, stop! I wasn't forced into this marriage; it was all voluntary. Besides, I'm sure I won't be cursed to death. Han Mengmeng, stop meddling in other people's business."

Seeing the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense, Ye Bai quickly stepped forward to clarify the situation.

There was absolutely nothing between him and Han Mengmeng, so there was no need for explanation.

Judging from the way things are going, if he doesn't stop them, the two girls might really start fighting.

Although Shen Lu was still on the field, this little girl was good at stirring up trouble and complaining, and there was no way she could mediate. She would only help her young mistress beat up the little vixen.

"Hehe, Mr. Ye, you mustn't force yourself, or it will make it seem like the Qin family and I are bullying others with our power!"

Qin Wanqing snorted coldly, her pretty face softening slightly, and gave Ye Bai a look that said, "You're smart to know what's good for you."

"No, no, staying in the Qin family is my own decision, and it has nothing to do with anyone else. Besides, I'm quite happy here."

"My grandmother was kind and gentle, and she doted on me terribly. Boss Qin was also generous and magnanimous, as well as gentle and virtuous..."

Ye Bai issued another statement, and began to spare no effort in praising and extolling him.

There was no other way; for a few taels of silver, lying through one's teeth was the only option.

However, Ye Bai's evaluation of Old Madam Qin was sincere.

The old lady was genuinely good to him; there was no ulterior motive whatsoever.

As for Queen Qin... there are plenty of people who exaggerate for money these days, one more won't make a difference.

"Her? Gentle and virtuous? Ye Bai, you're kidding me!"

Before Ye Bai could finish playing his tune, Han Mengmeng couldn't help but burst out laughing.