Lu Qingwan curled her lips in agreement, "Indeed. If that's the case, that place is not only my lucky charm but also our matchmaker!"
Given her original body's temperament, she wouldn't have escaped the clutches of Lu Siwan's arranged ruffians at Xiangguo Temple.
Even if she had miraculously escaped, she wouldn't have dared to lay a hand on Feng Xiwu, whose identity was unknown.
With this flap of a butterfly's wings, the consequences that followed were unpredictable.
As for the outcome between them, that was even more out of the question.
The belated lunch finally arrived. Lu Qingwan attacked the table full of delicacies with gusto, filling her stomach. Her diligent brain started whirring again.
"The people from Tianxuan Sect arrived in Shangjing yesterday. You should have a good grasp of who they are and their purpose for coming to Shangjing, right?"
With strangers arriving in Shangjing, one day and one night was more than enough time for Feng Xiwu.
As soon as Lu Qingwan finished speaking, Li Qing arrived, "Reporting to Wangfei, there are four main members among the Tianxuan Sect contingent.
The First Elder of Tianxuan Sect, Yu Miao, who is also Concubine Yu's father. Concubine Yu's entry into the palace was solely his doing.
The Fourth Elder, Quan Jitang, is a self-serving old fox and a confidant of the Sect Master.
The other two younger ones are the Young Master of Tianxuan Sect, Bei Mingkun, and the Eldest Daughter, Bei Mingxue.
Wangfei should pay special attention to Bei Mingkun. It is said he was childhood sweethearts with Concubine Yu and deeply infatuated with her.
Knowing that you injured Concubine Yu, he likely won't let it slide.
As Li Qing spoke, Li Su unfurled portraits beside him, providing Lu Qingwan with the most direct introduction.
Lu Qingwan listened attentively, but Li Qing's words stopped there.
Lu Qingwan detested people who left their sentences unfinished. With displeasure, she raised an eyebrow, "There's more. Finish telling me."
Li Qing glanced at Feng Xiwu, cleared his throat, and then, feigning composure, said, "And then there's Bei Mingxue. During the State Sacrifice years ago, she fell in love with Wangye at first sight.
Any woman within the Great Qian who admired Wangye and had some status did not escape her clutches.
Even Princess Ruguo was once publicly mocked by her for being crude and shallow, unworthy of admiring Wangye. This time, she may not be very friendly towards you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingwan's brow furrowed. As she looked closely at the portrait Li Su slowly unfurled, the question marks in her eyes nearly materialized above her head.
"Are you sure the woman in the portrait isn't your Wangye disguised as a man?"
The woman in the image wore a black, somewhat androgynous long dress. Her long hair was tied up in a high ponytail, and her eyes stared coldly ahead.
There was no difference between this and Lu Qingwan's initial impression of Feng Xiwu when she first saw him in a formal setting.
The only difference was that when she first saw Feng Xiwu formally, he was in a four-wheeled carriage, while the woman in the portrait was standing.
Li Su, hearing this, replied with a rather complex tone, "Wangfei did not see Wangye three years ago. If you had, you would find it even more similar."
Lu Qingwan looked at Feng Xiwu at her leisure, "Does this mean that because she likes you, she has lived to become you?"
Feng Xiwu paused and said with mock seriousness, "Don't make such a heartfelt declaration sound so frightening."
Lu Qingwan suppressed a laugh, "Are my declarations frightening, or is Bei Mingxue frightening?"
Feng Xiwu remained silent.
Lu Qingwan's burning curiosity instantly ignited.
She scrambled to Feng Xiwu's side in a few bites, clinging to his arm, and excitedly said, "Did you and Bei Mingxue have a story? Tell me about it!
The story of the God of War Regent and the Sect's Eldest Daughter sounds like it would be full of twists and turns, and deeply moving!"
Feng Xiwu's face turned as black as a charcoal pot. Li Qing and Li Su stood there, holding their breath, not daring to exhale.
Li Qing was already contemplating whether he could excuse himself, while Li Su, unable to leave, silently wailed, *Wangfei, please shut up! If you continue, Wangye will truly kill someone!*
Lu Qingwan, the protagonist, seemed completely unaware of Feng Xiwu's displeasure and was still eagerly indulging in gossip.
Feng Xiwu closed his eyes, then opened them again, his gaze somewhat dangerous, "When Xie Shilian came for the marriage alliance, were you this excited?
It seems you really wish for me to have a passionate story with another woman?"
As he spoke, he seemed to forget that Li Su and Li Qing were present like conspicuous light bulbs. He pinched Lu Qingwan's chin and said coldly, "Do you still remember that you are this King's Wangfei?"
This action, this tone...
Lu Qingwan finally realized the danger belatedly, swallowed nervously, and awkwardly defended herself.
"Wangye, what are you saying? Of course, I remember you are my beloved. How could I forget?"
Feng Xiwu, for once determined to remind her, was not about to be easily appeased by her.
He did not release the hand pinching Lu Qingwan's chin, but rather brought his face closer, "Is that so?
Why does this King feel that Wangfei wishes to rid herself of this King as soon as possible to go and have fun on her own?"
*Thump!*
Lu Qingwan felt as if a hammer had struck her heart. She couldn't believe he had divined even her deepest, hidden thoughts.
Recovering her senses, she shook her head frantically, "How is that possible? When you marry a chicken, follow the chicken; when you marry a dog, follow the dog.
I've already married you. Even if I want to roam freely in the martial world, I'll have to take Wangye with me. Am I that kind of scummy woman who abandons her husband and child?"
Feng Xiwu raised an eyebrow, "Follow the chicken when you marry a chicken, follow the dog when you marry a dog, yet you rack your brains to weave stories about this King and other women?"
Lu Qingwan gave an awkward laugh, "For life to go smoothly, one must sometimes wear a little green on their head!
Besides, you wouldn't truly be cuckolded by me, so being able to entertain myself, I'm just having a bit of fun!"
Li Qing and Li Su simultaneously held their breath and gave Lu Qingwan a thumbs-up.
Feng Xiwu was utterly amused to the point of anger, "For life to go smoothly, one must sometimes wear a little green on their head. You know quite a lot, don't you?"
"Just so, haha..."
Lu Qingwan laughed awkwardly but didn't forget the main topic, "So, what's the deal with this Bei Mingxue?"
Seeing Feng Xiwu about to darken his face again, she plastered on a smile and rescued her chin from his hand.
"Don't get angry just yet. I'm serious. This Bei Mingxue went to such lengths for you, and her past behavior was like that. I really need to understand her properly!
Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will win a hundred battles, right?"
Feng Xiwu looked at her with suspicion. Lu Qingwan raised three fingers as if to swear an oath. Feng Xiwu stared at her for a long time before gesturing to Li Su.
Li Su breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to explain.
"Wangfei, it's like this.
Seven years ago, Wangye assisted His Majesty in quelling the rebellion of the feudal lords. To showcase national strength, various parties were invited to hold a grand State Sacrifice ceremony.
Bei Mingxue represented Tianxuan Sect at the State Sacrifice ceremony. She fell in love with the spirited Wangye at first sight and publicly asked His Majesty to bestow a marriage between her and Wangye.
Fortunately, His Majesty valued our Wangye, and did not make a reckless match."