"I beat up Changsun Che yesterday. Aren't you afraid the Changsun family will cause trouble for you by getting close to me now?"
Ye Kunlun smiled meaningfully at Tang Zhuozhuo.
"After all, it's being said everywhere that Changsun Qingwan is going to marry into Shanhetai. When that happens, the Changsun family will become the head of the seven great families in the capital, and they won't hesitate to make things difficult for your Tang family."
Tang Zhuozhuo sipped her tea, seemingly unfazed by Ye Kunlun's words.
Only when her cup was empty did she put it down and say to Ye Kunlun with a smile, "Firstly, I don't think Changsun Qingwan will marry into Shanhetai.
Secondly, even if Changsun Qingwan marries into Shanhetai, my Tang family will still be one of the seven great families in the capital. The one in Shanhetai certainly won't let the Changsun family become too dominant.
With imperial means, they will surely find ways to balance our relationships."
"I always say it's not good for women to be too smart," Ye Kunlun chimed in with a smile. "However, it's interesting to talk to a smart woman. Why do you think Changsun Qingwan won't marry into Shanhetai?"
Tang Zhuozhuo thought for a moment, looked at Ye Kunlun, and replied seriously, "Changsun Qingwan and I grew up together. Although she was later taken away by Daoist Wuji, I understand what kind of person she is.
She would absolutely not do something like latching onto Shanhetai to raise the status of the Changsun family."
Ye Kunlun, however, was dismissive. "I heard she left the capital seven years ago. Seven years can change a person. How can you be so sure?"
Tang Zhuozhuo still shook her head. "In any case, I don't think she's that kind of person."
"What if she was forced to?" Ye Kunlun countered.
This time, Tang Zhuozhuo thought for a long time before replying, "Forget it. I think it's better to leave it to time."
"Don't you want the Wordless Book? Come back to the Tang family with me for lunch," Tang Zhuozhuo glanced at the time. "Grandmother is much better these days, and she has something to tell you."
"Alright."
Ye Kunlun left Yi Xiu Teahouse with Tang Zhuozhuo.
After having lunch together, they headed straight to the Tang family.
"Tang Zhuozhuo, did you notice if anyone was following us on the way?"
In the car, Ye Kunlun looked out the window and said faintly.
"Let them follow," Tang Zhuozhuo said indifferently. "In the capital, there are many people watching our Tang family. Of course, there are also many people watching you now. Your enemies are far more numerous than ours."
Ye Kunlun chuckled wryly. "I never initiate feuds. Miss Tang, please remember in the future, anyone who becomes my enemy is definitely not good!"
Tang Zhuozhuo's eyes curved with a smile. "You really know how to praise yourself. I'll believe you for now."
"If I calculate it, people from the Changsun family should be getting impatient," Ye Kunlun murmured.
"What do you mean? Do you think Changsun Changkong will avenge Changsun Che and Changsun Han?"
Tang Zhuozhuo looked at Ye Kunlun's profile and answered her own question. "I don't think Changsun Changkong would make a move against you at this critical juncture."
"There are rumors circulating that Changsun Qingwan is going to marry into Shanhetai. At this time, Changsun Changkong should be acting low-key and not give anyone a handle to grasp."
Ye Kunlun withdrew his gaze and asked, "Didn't you say Changsun Qingwan wouldn't marry into Shanhetai? Wouldn't Changsun Changkong consider that?"
Tang Zhuozhuo replied, "There's a saying, 'The onlooker sees clearly.'
Moreover, Changsun Changkong is extremely conceited. He believes that if Changsun Qingwan can marry into Shanhetai, he will definitely find a way to make it happen.
And do you think these widespread rumors don't have the Changsun family's manipulation behind them?
Don't forget, Changsun Qingwan's master is Daoist Wuji, and Daoist Wuji has a close relationship with the one in Shanhetai.
As I said before, let's leave everything to time."
Ye Kunlun hadn't expected Tang Zhuozhuo to be so much smarter than he thought.
However, what he had just said wasn't about this matter, but about his engagement with Changsun Qingwan.
If Changsun Changkong was doing everything he could to make Changsun Qingwan marry into Shanhetai, then he would have to break off his engagement with her.
The longer this dragged on, the less beneficial it would be for the Changsun family.
Ye Kunlun did not explain this to Tang Zhuozhuo.
The car drove into the Tang family residence.
Ye Kunlun and Tang Zhuozhuo went directly to the residence of Old Madam Tang.
On the way, they encountered Tang Tangtang. The little girl, upon seeing Ye Kunlun, squealed like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"Sister, why did you bring him to our house again?"
Ye Kunlun looked at the little girl flailing at him, wishing he could pick her up and spank her.
"Never mind, never mind. Seeing as you saved Grandma, I won't argue with you this time."
Tang Tangtang stuck out her tongue at Ye Kunlun and ran away.
"This girl," Tang Zhuozhuo shook her head with a smile. "Ye Kunlun, don't let her fierce appearance fool you. This little girl has a kind heart."
"Heh heh," Ye Kunlun smiled without saying anything.
Tang Zhuozhuo rolled her eyes.
A few minutes later, they arrived at Old Madam Tang's small courtyard.
"You go in. I'll wait for you outside," Tang Zhuozhuo stopped.
Inside the room, Old Madam Tang could already get out of bed. She was sitting in a grand chair, watching Ye Kunlun enter.
"Old Madam Tang looks in good spirits," Ye Kunlun said with a smile, his gaze falling on the purple-gold nanmu box in front of her.
"The Wordless Book is right here," Old Madam Tang got straight to the point. "Since you and Zhuozhuo are engaged, I hope you will take good care of her in the Yellow Springs Secret Realm."
"I thought Old Madam Tang wanted me to help investigate who stole the Tang family's fortune," Ye Kunlun replied.
"This old woman still has some means," Old Madam Tang said domineeringly. "The invitation from Mount Tai must have something peculiar about it."
Ye Kunlun nodded. "Tang Zhuozhuo has already told me. I will enter the Yellow Springs Secret Realm together with her. Don't worry, with me here, it won't be easy for anyone to scheme against her."
"I will trust you for now!" Old Madam Tang pushed the purple-gold nanmu box in front of her towards Ye Kunlun. "Take the Wordless Book. Remember to return it after you've read it."
"Are you really that trusting, Old Madam?" Ye Kunlun asked with a smile.
He felt Old Madam Tang was giving it too casually.
"You have quite the thick skin!" Old Madam Tang chuckled and scolded him, then said seriously, "It's not that I trust you, but that I trust your old ghost master."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Hearing this, Ye Kunlun's eyes lit up. "So, Old Madam, you have a good relationship with my old ghost master?"
Old Madam Tang was taken aback. She hadn't expected Ye Kunlun to dare to joke around, even about her, and immediately picked up the teacup in front of her and threw it at Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun grabbed the purple-gold nanmu box and flashed away.
"You're out already?" Tang Zhuozhuo looked at the exiting Ye Kunlun in surprise.
"Your grandmother is too fierce," Ye Kunlun replied grumpily. "She throws teacups at the slightest provocation!!"
Tang Zhuozhuo looked utterly bewildered.