Yan Zhao was filled with indignation, but Zhao Huayin was relatively calm.

"The innocent are innocent. Brother Yan, there is no need to be so angry. However, gossip can melt metal. We cannot let rumors spread. If they cause a disaster in the future, it will be too late to regret."

"The girl and I have always treated each other with courtesy. I don't know who are the blind people who slandered the girl's good name!"

Yan Zhao was still indignant.

"I wonder how the girl is going to deal with this?"

"They are just rumors. It is not difficult to deal with them. I just need to ask Brother Yan what he thinks."

Yan Zhao looked at Zhao Huayin seriously, ready to listen to what she had to say.

"I am the only daughter in the family and have always wanted to have an older brother. If Big Brother Yan doesn't mind, you can be my older brother from now on."

Upon hearing this, Yan Zhao stared at Zhao Huayin in silence.

"Master Yan, please speak up. Are you willing to be our girl's brother?"

Liuyun pushed Yan Zhao.

Yan Zhao came back to his senses, and after a sound of "oh" he stood up more seriously, bowed to Zhao Huayin, and then said in a trembling voice,

"Thank you for not abandoning me, I will take the initiative to become your brother. From now on, I will fulfill my brotherly duties and take good care of you."

Zhao Huayin stood up and returned the greeting.

"Brother Yan, you don't have to be so polite. Then this is settled. Since Brother Yan agrees, I will go back and tell my mother about this. Tomorrow, please come to the Shangshu Mansion to meet my father and mother."

"That's natural."

After saying this, Yan Zhao suddenly remembered something and looked a little embarrassed.

Zhao Huayin smiled slightly.

"Brother Yan, wear the clothes I asked someone to make for you last time tomorrow."

Only then did Yan Zhao realize that Zhao Huayin had already made this plan when she asked someone to make clothes for him last time.

Yan Zhao lived a simple life on weekdays, and his clothes were made of very ordinary materials. All he required was that they were clean and fresh.

Zhao Huayin had thought of this before. If Yan Zhao went to the Shangshu Mansion to meet Shangshu Zhao and Shen Bi, his clothes would either be too plain or too fancy for business talks, neither of which would be suitable.

When meeting someone for the first time, it is better to wear clothes that are appropriate to your status but still dignified.

After telling this story, Zhao Huayin thought about it and then told Yan Zhao what Zhao Huaqin had done.

After all, the matter was related to Yan Zhao, and he couldn't be kept completely in the dark.

Besides, if one more person knows about it, they can help make a decision.

When Yan Zhao heard that the doll's feet were his birth date, he couldn't help but frown.

"I've only heard of rituals that harm people, but I've never heard of a ritual like this that specifically helps others 'get married'!"

"That's right. This black magic is very mysterious. We are still verifying what is going on. But it is indeed me who has implicated Brother Yan."

"Since you want to acknowledge me as your brother, then don't say anything about getting involved or not. I will go to the mansion tomorrow to meet Lord Zhao and Madam Zhao and resolve the rumors. I will deal with other matters later."

"That's right. There is no better way now."

After discussing tomorrow's matters with Yan Zhao, Zhao Huayin came out of Yunshangfang and prepared to return home.

As soon as Zhao Huayin got on the bus, she saw a group of children throwing stones and debris at a beggar on the street corner.

"Dirty beggar! Dirty beggar! Give us back our caramel!"

The beggar huddled himself in the corner, stretched out one hand to protect his head, and held something tightly in his other hand.

Several children threw away what they were holding and spat at the beggar before reluctantly dispersing.

After all the children around him had left, the beggar slowly took out the things in his hand and looked around, as if he was afraid that someone else would snatch them away.

Seeing that no one came to snatch it, he stuffed the candy in his hand into his mouth with peace of mind and licked his black palms clean.

The beggar finished the candy in his hand, leaned against the wall behind him contentedly, and did not forget to brush away his messy hair.

Only then did Zhao Huayin see the half-ruined face. It was Zhou Pei!

That half of the scary face was now covered in dirt and black mud. It no longer looked scary, only disgusting.

The flowing clouds and some snow on the side were also seen.

Liuyun said with disgust,

"It's really a case of evil being punished, it's what you deserve! Girl, don't look at it, or you'll pollute your eyes!"

As he said this, he helped Zhao Huayin into the car and sat down.

"It has only been a few days since he was driven out of the palace by King Xuan, and he has turned into this state. It is really retribution!"

Zhao Huayin snorted coldly.

Dianxue followed and sat down next to Zhao Huayin, and replied,

"Miss, after Zhou Pei was driven out by King Xuan, his legs were broken and everyone around him ran away. He didn't even have money for a meal.

Even so, King Xuan did not let him go, and a few days later he sent people to beat him up.

He is lucky to be alive now."

I originally thought that King Xuan was just selfish and arrogant, but I didn't expect him to be so cruel and vicious. His treatment of Zhou Pei was not completely annihilated, but it was even more cruel than that.

It's really a good show where the two chess players meet each other.

Zhao Huayin raised the corners of her lips slightly.

"This is what they call "evil will be punished by evil."

"Since King Xuan has pushed him to this point, I'm sure he won't spare his life any longer."

Dianxue shook her head.

"The strange thing is that although King Xuan often sent people to cause trouble for him, no one was killed."

"Oh?"

Zhao Huayin was puzzled, then thought of something and asked,

"Have you found out how Your Majesty dealt with King Xuan in the end?"

"I found out. The servant of Prince Xuan's mansion said that when Prince Xuan went to meet His Majesty, he was scolded and sent back. There was nothing else. But from that day on, Prince Xuan often sent people to cause trouble for Zhou Pei."

So that's what's happening. Emperor Hui must have been fooled by King Xuan's trick again and put all the blame on the person who took the blame.

Thanks to Emperor Hui's traditional preference for King Xuan, King Xuan would surely have escaped unscathed.

"For all the evil he has done, it would be best if King Xuan dealt with him. Let's go!"

Zhao Huayin lowered the car curtain and stopped looking at the dirty thing on the street corner.

After returning to the mansion, Zhao Huayin told Shangshu Zhao and Shen Bi that Yan Zhao would be visiting their home tomorrow.

Shen Bi was busy preparing for the event. At this time, Zhao Huayin told Shen Bi,

"Mother, let's not tell anyone about you and father adopting Brother Yan as our adopted son. Only our family should know about it."

Hearing Zhao Huayin say this, Shen Bi immediately understood what Zhao Huayin meant.

It would be better to wait until the critical moment and speak it out when needed. It really should not be known to many people.

So he nodded.

"It's okay if our family is the only one meeting tomorrow."

"I've never heard you mention this person. When did you become so familiar with each other?"

Minister Zhao was still a little worried.

"Don't worry, Dad. Big Brother Yan was originally there to help me run the embroidery shop. He is a sincere and reliable person. You will know when Dad sees him tomorrow."

"Embroidery shop? Do you have an embroidery shop?"

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