What to do if you receive the wrong package?

At the dinner table, Shen Mujin took the initiative to introduce Su Huaiqi to Jiang Si, Xuan Yi, and Bai Hongsheng, and also told them about Su Huaiqi being forced to marry in someone else's place.

"Qiqi is our long-lost sister. Now that we have finally found her, we certainly can't just sit idly by."

"So what do you plan to do?" Xuan Yi asked proactively. Since the new girl was Mu Mu's sister, he would definitely help her.

"We want to talk to the young master of Wutong Manor, tell him about Qiqi's experience, and see what his attitude is."

“But we’re afraid we won’t even be able to get a meeting with this young master on our own, so we’d like to ask Xuan Yi and Young Hero Jiang for help.” Shen Mujin looked at the two boys on the table with neither humility nor arrogance.

Xuan Yi frowned slightly. He had finally gotten Mu Mu's help, but unfortunately, Weiyang Palace and Wutong Manor had no connection. He could only look at Shen Mu Jin with some embarrassment.

"Mumu, you know what Weiyang Palace is for. We have never had any dealings with Wutong Manor."

Shen Mujin seemed to have anticipated this outcome as well, and smiled reassuringly, "It's alright. We're thinking of other solutions."

Sitting to the side, Jiang Si saw the fleeting disappointment in Gu Yan's eyes and suddenly felt a pang of sadness. He couldn't help but say, "Qingfeng Sword Sect and Wutong Manor have crossed paths several times. I can be considered an old friend of the young master."

"Really? Young Master Jiang, that's wonderful!" Gu Yan seemed to have heard some great news. His face instantly lit up, and he excitedly grabbed Jiang Si's arm.

Jiang Si nodded. "I can give it a try, but I can't guarantee that Yu Zechuan will agree to meet."

Shen Mujin: "Yes, we know. Like I said, if he doesn't see us, we'll think of another way."

"What Yu Zechuan?" Gu Yan didn't react for a moment.

"The young master of Wutong Manor is named Yu Zechuan," Jiang Si explained, seeing Gu Yan's blank expression.

"Second sister is so silly, Sheng Sheng already realized it." Bai Hongsheng mumbled between bites of chicken leg.

Gu Yan raised his hand and flicked Bai Hongsheng's head lightly, "If you think I'm stupid, give me back the big chicken leg I put on your plate."

"I was wrong, Second Sister." Bai Hongsheng immediately protected his rice bowl and gave Gu Yan a slightly ingratiating smile.

"Second sister is the best!"

"Too late, you little sycophant."

Gu Yan directly placed another large chicken leg on Jiang Si's plate, and gave Jiang Si a slightly ingratiating smile, "Young Master Jiang, this is for you."

Seeing this, Bai Hongsheng pouted and muttered under his breath, "Hmph, Second Sister is a little flatterer too."

After finishing their meal, everyone went back to their respective rooms.

Jiang Si leaned against the window, his eyes lowered, and suddenly remembered what Li Hengzhi had said to him alone before they parted.

"Jiang Si, what exactly made you go to Zhongjing with them?"

"It's really because I want to know more about the Seven Star Stones."

"Or is it because of something else?"

"For example, a certain person."

Jiang Si fell silent. He usually responded to any problem he couldn't understand by remaining silent, and this time was no exception.

But why did I suddenly want to help them contact Yu Zechuan at the dinner table today?

Thinking of this, Jiang Si glanced at the writing brush and ink, and a small bag of pastries on the tray beside him. Remembering Gu Yan's curious and eager expression when he brought them over, Jiang Si couldn't help but smile.

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Five days later,

Gu Yan sat on a stone bench in the backyard of the inn, watching Su Huaiqi jump around beside him, calling it "exercise."

"Qiqi, why do I feel like you're not worried at all?" Gu Yan counted on her fingers. It had been five days since Jiang Si sent the letter, and it seemed to have sunk without a trace.

"I'm in a hurry, so I need to recover my previous physical condition as soon as possible, so that I won't hold you back when we escape," Su Huaiqi replied while doing a deep squat, his breathing even.

“Run away…” Gu Yan repeated, “If we really have to run away, I’ll take Sheng Sheng with me. How about I train with you?”

Su Huaiqi looked Gu Yan up and down, raising an eyebrow. "That's possible, but don't you and Shengsheng have Young Master Jiang protecting you?"

"Young Master Jiang only came to Zhongjing with us because of Brother Li. He won't stay with us forever, so we still have to rely on ourselves."

Seeing Gu Yan's confident expression, Su Huaiqi directly took off a small bag from her leg and handed it to Gu Yan, "Take this, and I'll guide you through a perfect transformation, making you invincible."

Gu Yan looked at the makeshift "sandbag" in his hand, somewhat uncertain. "Rely on this? A sandbag that leaks sand?"

"Oh, it's good enough that you have it, why are you being so picky? Don't you know what kind of skills I have?" Su Huaiqi said somewhat awkwardly as she snatched it back and tied it back to her leg.

"Weren't you selected for that building? Is this all the embroidery you've got?" Gu Yan asked with a look of disdain.

"Well, you've been selected. So tell me, after you finish the exam, will you still remember everything you memorized?"

"No." Gu Yan thought about it and realized that there was some truth to it.

Just as the two were chatting, Bai Hongsheng rushed out of the door like a whirlwind, almost knocking Gu Yan backward.

"Second Sister, Seventh Sister, there's a reply!"

"Really?" Gu Yan and Su Huaiqi asked in unison.

"Really, really, Sister Mu Mu and the others are in the lobby. Second Sister, come with me quickly. Sister Qi Qi, hurry up and follow too." Bai Hongsheng pulled Gu Yan directly towards the lobby, turning his head to urge Qi Qi who was following behind.

In the lobby, Gu Yan looked at Jiang Si with curiosity, "What did the letter say?"

"Today at 7 PM, we will gather at Mingyue Tower." Jiang Si handed the letter in his hand to Gu Yan.

Gu Yan glanced down at the letter; sure enough, it contained only a few short sentences.

After reading it, he quickly handed the letter to Jiang Si, then immediately grabbed Su Huaiqi and said seriously, "Qiqi, come with me quickly. We're meeting this afternoon, so you need to get ready."

Shen Mujin agreed wholeheartedly, immediately took Su Huaiqi's other hand, and followed Gu Yan straight into the house.

Forced to sit in a chair, watching the two people in front of her constantly applying makeup to her face, Su Huaiqi whispered, "Sisters, it seems like you've forgotten that I'm here to negotiate, not to go on a blind date."

"I haven't forgotten. We can't afford to lose in terms of momentum during negotiations!"

"Yes, haven't you heard of the honey trap? Maybe the young master will be attracted by your beauty and agree to whatever you say."

Su Huaiqi decisively chose to shut up, letting Gu Yan and Shen Mujin continue to torment her.

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Evening, in front of Mingyue Tower.

Jiang Si, along with Gu Yan and the other two, and Xuan Yi who arrived unannounced, stood in front of Mingyue Tower. Gu Yan looked at the very grand restaurant in front of him and couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "If we eat here, who will be in charge of paying the bill later?"

This place looks expensive; if they have to pay the bill later, it will be another huge expense.

Once inside, Gu Yan couldn't help but apologize for her shallowness. This place was simply not one she could afford to eat at.

Pavilions with flying eaves, vermilion gates and green tiles, carved beams and painted rafters, fine banquets and jade cups, golden goblets and silver flasks, beaded curtains and emerald screens—the ancients were truly right.

After a brief inquiry, the waiter warmly led the group to a private room upstairs.

Upstairs seemed like another world altogether, completely different from the hustle and bustle downstairs. The entire upstairs was elegantly decorated, with poems and paintings hanging on the walls, and the air was filled with ethereal and melodious sounds of string and wind instruments.

The waiter led the group to the door of the private room, knocked, and after receiving a response, quietly opened the door. Once everyone was inside, he politely closed the door and left.

The private room was spacious, with an exquisitely furnished table in the center and surrounding furnishings. A man in blue stood by the window, his posture upright and motionless.

Jiang Si stepped forward and said, "Young Master, I apologize for disturbing you this time."

"Young Master Jiang, there's no need to be so polite. You must all be Young Master Jiang's friends, please have a seat."

Yu Zechuan took the lead and sat down at the round table, followed by Jiang Si and the others.

Just then, the waiter who had led them up was bringing the dishes with his staff. With each dish served, Gu Yan tightened his grip on the money pouch.

While the dishes were being served, Gu Yan glanced at Yu Zechuan and winked at Su Huaiqi: Why is this different from what you said?

Su Huaiqi gestured with his lips, indicating that he didn't know either.

Shen Mujin proudly gestured with her chin towards Qiqi: You've struck gold! A real heartthrob, he's bound to look slim in clothes but muscular underneath. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so hurry up and get married.

"You lovesick fool, does your Xuan Yi even know how much of a fangirl you are?"

"If you ask me, it would be better if you two were together. This dog food is too much."

The three on one side chatted animatedly, exchanging glances, while the other three found it difficult to swallow in this strange atmosphere.

As the organizer of the dinner, after all the dishes were served, Jiang Si broke the silence and said in a friendly tone, "Now that you are all sitting together, why don't you speak frankly and openly? I think that is also the purpose of our meeting today."

Gu Yan nudged Su Huaiqi, urging him silently: Stop eating and explain quickly.

Su Huaiqi looked at the Dongpo pork knuckle that was just inches away from him, swallowed hard, and deftly picked up a large piece with his chopsticks and put it in his bowl before finally opening his mouth with a slight sense of relief.

“Young Master, first of all, I must apologize to you. Running away was indeed wrong of me; I didn’t consider the negative impact it would have on you. I’ll punish myself with a cup of tea first.” After saying this, Su Huaiqi decisively picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

Gu Yan, sitting to the side, very perceptively poured his cooled tea into Su Huaiqi's cup, and then neatly poured himself a cup of tea.

“But I had no choice but to run away. Young Master Jiang wrote down the details in his letter to you. I was living a good life in the girls’ dormitory when suddenly I was forced into a bridal sedan chair to get married. I didn’t react in time and panicked, so I ran away. I blame myself for being short-sighted and lacking self-control. I’ll punish myself with another cup.” After Su Huaiqi finished speaking, he tilted his head back and drank another cup of tea.

This time, Shen Mujin, who was sitting on the other side, moved. Shen Mujin seemed to be possessed by Gu Yan just now, and even her movements were exactly the same.

"Everyone says that the young master is a hero, with extraordinary bearing and a promising future. I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold a grudge against a woman like me. Besides, I am just a powerless member of the Su family. If you marry me, I think the young master understands better than I do which side would benefit more, the Su family or Wutong Manor. Why don't we part ways amicably and each find our own happiness?"

Although Su Huaiqi appeared carefree and calm on the surface, she was actually sweating bullets and extremely uneasy inside.

After listening, Yu Zechuan simply nodded, then picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and said in a somewhat awkward tone, "It is indeed good tea."

Su Huaiqi seemed not to understand at first. She blinked and looked at Gu Yan and Shen Mujin with some confusion.

"What does this guy mean?"

Gu Yan shook her head slightly, indicating that she didn't understand this wave either.

Shen Mujin frowned slightly and shook her head, indicating that this wave might be difficult to avoid.

Su Huaiqi sighed silently. She hated this kind of veiled speech that required guessing. Putting on an air of mystery and superiority made her seem particularly brainless.

"Young Master, please speak your mind."

Su Huaiqi felt her fists harden. This grown man was speaking in a muffled way. If she weren't outmatched, she would have punched him long ago.

"My purpose in coming here is to fulfill my ancestor's last wish, which was for me to marry Miss Su."

"Then just marry him. Anyway, the Su family has so many beautiful daughters. As long as you don't marry me, it's fine."

"But now your name is on the marriage certificate."

"..." Su Huaiqi was somewhat dazed. Was it too late to change his name now?

"Wait a minute," Shen Mujin, who had been sitting to the side, patted Su Huaiqi's shoulder and interjected, "Excuse me, young master, if I may ask, is the name on the marriage certificate Su... emmm, Qiqi, what's your name again?" Halfway through the question, Shen Mujin turned around and asked someone else.

“Su Yuanming, the ‘Yuan’ in ‘paper kite’ and the ‘ming’ in ‘bird’s song’,” Su Huaiqi added weakly.

Upon hearing the name, Yu Zechuan frowned; it was indeed different from the name on the marriage certificate.

Su Huai entered the Wanfeng Chaohuang Tower seven times. Even if Grand Tutor Su had a lot of power, he wouldn't dare to show off in front of the Empress. So he only changed the person, but he couldn't change the name.

Once Su Huaiqi understood the key to the matter, she was overjoyed. What does it mean that there is always a way out? Anyway, now that "Su Yuanming" is in the Wanfeng Chaohuang Tower and has a different name on the marriage certificate, what does it have to do with her, Su Huaiqi!

If it weren't for the three unfamiliar people in front of her, she would have already sung songs of triumph for the peasants.

Seeing that the young master's face had darkened considerably, Su Huaiqi secretly leaned closer, holding a cup of tea and whispering words of comfort: "Young master, the reason the Su family used me to take your place is simply because they were frightened by your rumors. With your current appearance, I bet you could marry ten women from the Su family, let alone one."

"What if the rumors are true?" Yu Zechuan glanced at Su Huaiqi and spoke coldly.

"Ah, you don't look like it now. Let's just trick you into going home first, and deal with it when you're found out later. Anyway, by then you two will have already slept together, maybe even have a child together." As she finished speaking, Su Huaiqi raised an eyebrow at Yu Zechuan with a malicious grin.

"Then why don't you come home with me?" Yu Zechuan didn't expect the girl in front of him to be so unreserved, and he was even more surprised that she wanted him to lie to her.

"Because I'm smart, you can't fool me. At most, you can only fool that lustful little fool, Ayan." Debt-free Su Huaiqi ate with gusto, deftly tearing off a chicken leg and stuffing it into her mouth.

Gu Yan, who was suddenly called out: I tried to help you, but I was attacked personally.

Jiang Si: Gu Yan actually coveted beautiful women?

Gu Yan decisively snatched the chicken leg from Su Huaiqi's hand and said to Yu Zechuan with a cold expression, "Young Master, I suddenly feel that our Qiqi is quite suitable to be the Young Master's wife. Why don't you go to the trouble of taking her away?"

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, Shen Mujin quickly tore off another chicken leg and stuffed it into Su Huaiqi's hand, skillfully advising, "Eat properly and mind your manners. There are more than just the three of us here."