After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

Because Yan Yun was there, Ru Qing was able to get in smoothly this time.

Yan Yun didn't want to make things difficult for the head manager. After all, the fact that Zheng Jihua trusted him so much meant that he had real skills, which was enough for Yan Yun to think highly of him.

Moreover, it would be bad if such a person had no weaknesses at all.

Yan Yun thought Ru Qing was a smart person. If Ru Qing could learn these things, she would definitely be no worse than the head manager in the future.

Because of Yan Yun's arrival, the head manager did relax a bit towards Ru Qing.

In his opinion, Ru Qing and the young lady must have a very good relationship, otherwise they wouldn't have come in hand in hand.

The head manager simply couldn't understand how Ru Qing had manipulated the young lady. Or was it that the young lady genuinely wanted Ru Qing to come to the bank?

Because the head manager was held up by Yan Yun, Lu Yan told Ru Qing some things that Ru Qing didn't know.

In truth, he had no feelings for Ru Qing; to him, she was merely a maidservant to his cousin Ning'er.

Because his cousin Ning'er trusted him just as much as he trusted Lu Yuan, he was willing to say more.

As Yan Yun had expected, Ru Qing was indeed a quick learner. Once Lu Yan gave her a hint, she understood everything that followed.

She studied very hard and was grateful to Yan Yun for giving her these opportunities. How could she have encountered these opportunities before? So she worked even harder.

If she hadn't met Yan Yun, she might have been sent to those brothels and become someone she never wanted to be.

But sometimes fate is like that.

So now she can endure any amount of disdain.

Yan Yun sat there until the money exchange closed, then she, Ru Qing, and Lu Yan returned to the mansion together.

Ru Qing knew that Yan Yun wouldn't speak up in front of Lu Yan, so she suppressed what she wanted to say.

On the contrary, Lu Yan talked a lot. Although Yan Yun didn't listen to much of what he said, Ru Qing listened very carefully and didn't miss a single word. She admired Lu Yan. Some people from the money shop talked about him behind his back, but he remained unmoved. He knew exactly what he wanted to do and did everything perfectly.

Ru Qing doesn't think she wants to become someone like the head manager; in fact, her current goal is Lu Yan.

The carriage returned to the mansion.

Ru Qing made sure the maids weren't squatting outside before talking to Yan Yun about the money shop.

She also assured Yan Yun that she would definitely figure things out in one year, just one year.

Yan Yun also believed her, but the situation she was in was not good either, and she couldn't go there every day. She patted her head to show her approval.

In fact, Yan Yun looked at Ru Qing as if she were a child. Although she herself was still a child, Ru Qing was obedient and pleased her, which made her very satisfied. In Ru Qing, Yan Yun saw a personality completely different from that of the other maids, which was why she valued her.

"You must be tired too, go back and rest early."

Once it was confirmed that Ru Qing had returned to her room, Yan Yun prepared ink and practiced calligraphy, trying to calm his mind.

Just one year, just this one year. As long as I get through this year, I'll definitely be able to do what I want to do.

Yun Yi, who had been attacked, quickly returned to the academy and brought Yan Yun a lot of things to repay the favor.

Yan Yun could tell from his uncomfortable look that he felt awkward even to himself, but he himself felt awkward too.

She wanted to say no, but Yunyi insisted on giving it to her.

Moreover, he took Yan Yun to visit a teacher. When Yan Yun saw the person, he felt strange and wondered why they had come to see this person.

Yunyi told her that this person was his teacher, and that he had started learning from him.

The master had already spoken with Yunyi, and out of consideration for the money and Yunyi, he would teach Yan Yun some basic self-defense techniques.

Yun Yi told Yan Yun to follow him to learn the basics first. If he wanted to learn martial arts, he had to be able to endure hardship first. He also reminded Yan Yun not to be afraid of hardship.

Yan Yun is least afraid of hardship.

Master Yunyi also told Yan Yun that he would not be soft-hearted just because she was a woman.

Yan Yun hoped that he would teach her with all his might.

Although she said that, after actually practicing martial arts, she realized how careless she had been.

She always returned home bruised and battered by that master.

Yan Yun didn't even tell Ru Qing; she secretly kept it a secret from everyone and grew closer and closer to Yun Yi.

Lu Yan didn't want to stand idly by and wanted to stop their relationship, but Zheng Jihua sent a letter asking Lu Yan to go to Yuanjing.

Lu Yan's situation was one of being summoned at will and dismissed at will.

On the day Lu Yan left, he asked Yan Yunke if there was anything she wanted.

But Yan Yun was so exhausted that she had no mind to care about him.

Lu Yan received no response and felt somewhat down, but he still told Yan Yun.

"Cousin Ning'er, I will bring you back some things you like."

Yan Yun just wanted to get out of here, and it would be even better if he took Lu Yuan, who was watching him, with him.

Lu Yan bid farewell to the old lady and explained his destination to the head manager of the money shop. He then left the Zheng residence with Lu Yuan.

Yan Yun practiced with the teacher she was learning from. The teacher didn't think much of her; she was thin and weak, and couldn't compare to other martial arts practitioners. But she was able to endure it.

Compared to what Yun Yi couldn't tolerate before, this girl can tolerate everything.

Yun Yi was annoyed by what he heard.

What do you mean? Am I really inferior to this girl?

Of course, the master didn't say that.

That means this girl can endure it.

"This is different from what we said at the beginning; that girl doesn't want to leave."

During Lu Yan's absence, Yan Yun and Yun Yi grew closer, and Yun Yi's attitude towards Yan Yun improved. After being tormented by her master, Yun Yi would take her to various places in the city to eat delicious food.

Although Yan Yun had ill intentions, she did feel a lot of tenderness from Yun Yi.

The two were eating roast goose, while the room below was in chaos. Yan Yun looked down at the scene.

One group of people escorted another group of people into the city.

Yun Yi glanced at them and told Yan Yun that the people below were the city lord's men, while the captured people were mountain bandits from outside the city.

Yan Yun stared at the group of bandits, some of whom he recognized. However, none of them showed any signs of dejection; instead, they all glared at the onlookers like wolves.

Yun Yi didn't seem to care. He put the goose leg into Yan Yun's bowl and said, "Eat it quickly, it won't taste good when it's cold."

Yan Yun was thinking about something, but he kept talking.

Yunyi noticed that there was oil on her face, so he reached out and wiped it off for her.

Yun Yi wanted to say why she couldn't slow down a little, but when he looked at Yan Yun's face, he stammered and couldn't say anything, "You, eat...eat."

Yan Yun looked at Yun Yi's expression but didn't connect it to romantic feelings; she just thought Yun Yi was innocent.

After the group left, Yan Yun thought about how she and Yun Yi were getting closer and closer, and wondered when she could ask him to take her to visit the Yun residence.

After the meal, Yunyi personally escorted Yan Yun back to the Zheng residence.

The steward was waiting at the door, and Yun Yi was still very polite to him. The steward was also exceptionally polite to Yun Yi.

Seeing how he concealed his unruly nature while being polite to the steward, Yan Yun couldn't help but want to laugh. Without hesitation, she turned around and entered the mansion.

Lu Yan was gone for almost half a year. During this time, he didn't see Zheng Jihua at all. He was busy working at the money shop and didn't even go in when his carriage passed by the General's Mansion.

Lu Yuan watched with growing anxiety. The young master definitely wanted to go back; they were already at the gates of the mansion, why didn't he go in?

Lu Yan knew Lu Yuan was anxious, but of course he also wanted to go back. However, he would have to leave after returning. Once he arrived in Yuanjing, Zheng Jihua had already arranged everything.

He couldn't possibly be unaware of the General's Mansion's predicament, yet he still did this; Lu Yan felt the reason was self-evident.

"Doing the right thing right now is more important than anything else."

Lu Yan calculated the money shop's accounts and, following Zheng Jihua's instructions, sent the silver to the appropriate places. He was shocked at how the money shop could have so many transactions, but he kept quiet.

Meanwhile, in Changgu City...

Under that master's training, Yan Yun's physical strength was able to keep up. However, when he sparred with Yun Yi, Yun Yi was always absent-minded, which even the master couldn't stand.

He's the one who's serious, but he's also the one who always gives in.

Yan Yun knew that Yun Yi couldn't be ruthless towards her, and because of this, Yun Yi couldn't help her advance further. She was also troubled because she didn't know anyone more skilled, and the old lady wouldn't agree to let a martial arts teacher instruct her.

She felt restricted in every way.

Seeing that she was not in high spirits, Yunyi took her home after the event.

On the way, Yunyi advised her not to rush and to take it slow.

Yan Yun wanted to ask him, if taking it slow was acceptable, then why was he always getting injured?

The martial arts instructor had told Yan Yun that Yun Yi was going to the capital to take the martial arts exam next year, so he was training every night and it was only natural that he would get bruises on his body.

Yan Yun felt that since Yun Yi could do this, she wanted to as well.

Back at the mansion, the maids went to prepare food. Just as Yan Yun was about to sit down, a candle flickered in the room, and a figure appeared inside.

It happened suddenly and caught us completely off guard.

Yan Yun looked over, and the man threw a punch at him.

The force of the punch carried the candlelight with it.

Yan Yun hadn't expected this person to attack him. Although he had already noticed the person, he was still hit in the corner of his eye by a fist.

Yan Yun winced in pain, covered her eyes, and backed away, hearing the person say, "Unqualified."

"what?"

Yan Yun was stunned, not understanding the meaning of the man's words, when he saw the man kick the stool on the ground towards him.

"you!"

Yan Yun finally saw the direction clearly and quickly moved aside.

The stool had barely fallen to the ground before Yan Yun, who hadn't even regained her footing, was grabbed by the neck by the man, causing her to lose her breath and begin to struggle violently.

Her hands struck the man's hands.

His voice was like a ghost's.

"With such a thin neck, it can be broken with just a little force."

Driven to despair by the suffocating feeling, Yan Yun reached out and grabbed the hand of the person in front of her haphazardly, but her vision was already blurred.

That stool just hit the door.

Hearing the noise, the maid outside came and knocked on the door: "Miss, is something wrong?"

Yan Yun looked towards the door.

But the other person let go.

Yan Yun fell to the ground in a disheveled state, panting heavily. She looked up at the person in front of her in despair, not understanding where this person came from or why he was treating her like this.

The man replied, "Do you want to call for help? I'm here to help you."

He almost strangled himself, what was he saying about helping himself?

The other party stated their purpose: "What you've learned is nothing but rudimentary skills. If you really want to learn, then learn from me."