Ye Jingyun had not expected Ye Chu to stand up for her. She stood frozen in place. Only when Ye Chu pulled her did she finally react. Together they quickly walked away from the scene.
The crowd was intimidated by Ye Chu’s strength. No one dared to block them. The two soon pushed through the sea of people.
Once they were out of the crowd, Ye Jingyun glanced at Ye Chu and said, “Although I really dislike you, thank you this time!”
“No need! Consider it repayment for the time outside the general’s tomb when you asked that great cultivator to help us,” Ye Chu said. He looked at the tall and graceful Ye Jingyun before him. He thought to himself that this woman really was captivating.
“That time was for Wen Ting’s sake. Not to help you,” Ye Jingyun clarified. “If it had been you, whether you lived or died would have had nothing to do with me!”
Ye Chu shrugged. He did not bother arguing with this woman. “This place is very far from the imperial city. Why would a proper young lady like you come all the way here to hold a martial contest for marriage? Do you really miss men that much?”
“Get lost!” Ye Jingyun could not help kicking out at him. But when she saw Ye Chu reach out as if to caress her, her expression changed. She quickly withdrew her leg. With a cold snort she turned and walked away. But then she thought of something. She stopped and turned back to Ye Chu. “I have something to discuss with you!”
“Hm?” Ye Chu looked at Ye Jingyun. He wondered what scheme this woman had now.
Ye Jingyun said nothing. She simply gestured for Ye Chu to follow her. Ye Chu lazily trailed behind this woman. He was still quite curious why she had come all this way to hold a marriage contest.
Ye Jingyun led Ye Chu into an inn. Ye Chu’s heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself that this woman could not possibly want to… with him… um… it was possible. Otherwise why hold a martial contest for marriage? But when the time came, should he refuse or not?
Ye Chu looked at Ye Jingyun’s back. Those long legs crossed gracefully as she walked. They were sexy and alluring. Ye Chu felt this really was a difficult choice!
“Jingyun! You are finally back!” As Ye Jingyun entered the inn, Ye Chu heard a clear and melodious voice. That voice made Ye Chu’s heart ripple. An image of a soft and enchanting woman involuntarily appeared in his mind. Why was she here too?
Ye Chu stepped into the inn. Before him stood a woman with a delicate and charming face. Her skin was fair and tender. It looked as though water could be squeezed from it. Her eyes shimmered like liquid. They were soul-seizing and captivating. Ye Chu could not help thinking of the first time he saw Tan Miaotong. Remembering the tender and fair skin he had glimpsed that time made Ye Chu’s heart stir again.
“Ye Chu!” Tan Miaotong had also not expected to see Ye Chu here. Her voice was filled with pleasant surprise. “Why are you here?” Tan Miaotong’s eyes flowed with light. Her soft and fair face flushed with excitement. It carried a drunken-like rosy glow. She looked extremely charming.
Tan Miaotong’s momentary charm was utterly captivating. Ye Chu stared dazedly at the flush spreading across her face. It was incredibly alluring.
“I knew Miaotong was here, so I came all this way without hesitation,” Ye Chu said with a smile as he looked at Tan Miaotong. His gaze burned brightly.
These words made Tan Miaotong’s pretty face blush even deeper. She became even more charming. Her eyes darted away from Ye Chu. She stood there shyly. She truly was a lovely sight.
“Pfft! Miaotong, do not let him deceive you. I do not know how he ended up here, but it definitely was not because of you or me,” Ye Jingyun said, tearing down Ye Chu’s act. She thought to herself that this guy had always been a lecherous scoundrel. With Miaotong being so lovely, how could he not have his eye on her? It was just that in the past this guy had only done the most disgusting and shameless things. Yet now he actually knew how to use tricks to deceive women. His methods had improved quite a bit. But no matter what, it could not change the fact that he was a wolf in human clothing.
Seeing Ye Jingyun speak, Tan Miaotong suddenly realised something. She stared at Ye Chu with her shimmering eyes. “Do not tell me the one who won the martial arena was Ye Chu?”
Tan Miaotong’s eyes fixed on the two of them. She covered her red lips and could not help giggling.
She found it amusing. When she and Ye Jingyun arrived in Mayuan City, Ye Jingyun had gone to see the city lord. But when she reached the city lord’s mansion, she was stopped. Several guards at the gate spoke rudely. “Our city lord is busy with ten thousand affairs every day. Do you think just any woman can see him? Get lost wherever you came from!”
These words infuriated Ye Jingyun. She glared at the guards and shouted, “What is wrong with being a woman? Does that mean you can look down on us?”
The guards burst into loud laughter. They paid no attention to Ye Jingyun’s rebuke. This was the custom in Mayuan City. In their eyes women had always been subordinate. Even though Ye Jingyun was good-looking, they still did not take her seriously. These men even spoke arrogantly. “Little girl, do not think that just because you have some beauty you can see our city lord. Our city lord is an extraordinary figure. What kind of woman could he not find? If you want a man, just go find any one in Mayuan City!”
Ye Jingyun had been furious at the time. She slapped two of them across the face. The slaps stunned them. She did not bother seeing the city lord anymore. She turned and left.
But just as the two guards had said, the men of Mayuan City looked down on women. Having already been at a disadvantage in her family because she was a woman, how could she endure this?
To teach these men a lesson, she had set up the martial arena. Her goal was to ruthlessly punish the men of Mayuan City who looked down on women.
Ye Chu understood after hearing Tan Miaotong’s explanation. He could not help glancing at Ye Jingyun. He thought to himself that this woman was actually a supporter of women’s rights. Ye Chu felt that women like this were quite terrifying. In the future he should keep a little distance from her.
His gaze shifted to Tan Miaotong. She smiled sweetly with the soft beauty of a woman. Ye Chu thought to himself that this was what a real woman should be.
“Hmph! If not for this guy ruining it, I could have beaten a few more men. Let those who look down on women eat dirt,” Ye Jingyun said. She still gritted her teeth in anger at the memory.
Ye Chu shrugged. “Fine! If you want to go back and do it, then go now. This time I definitely will not go up on the platform!”
Ye Jingyun naturally would not go back up. She glanced at Ye Chu and said, “Miaotong, today I will go back and tell you all about the evil things Ye Chu has done from the age of three until now. In the future you must stay far away from him.”
“…” Ye Chu had the urge to strangle Ye Jingyun. He thought to himself that this woman would die if she did not ruin his reputation.
Tan Miaotong smiled and agreed. Her gaze fell on Ye Chu. She lightly parted her red lips and said with a charming laugh, “Good! Let me see just how much of a scoundrel Ye Chu really was back then!”
“Fine! It looks like Miaotong will have to stay away from me in the future too!” Ye Chu sat down beside Tan Miaotong. He smiled at her. “Before you start hating me, could you make me a cup of tea?”
Ye Chu sat close to Tan Miaotong. Neither of them wore thick clothes. The fabric was thin. Through the thin layer between them, warmth passed from one body to the other. When Ye Chu shifted slightly, he could feel the full elasticity of the thigh pressed against him. Tan Miaotong’s long legs were soft and bouncy. Ye Chu felt they were utterly soul-seizing. This was truly enjoyable.
Tan Miaotong felt Ye Chu leaning against her. A shy flush spread across her flawless fair face. She did not know whether Ye Chu had moved closer on purpose.