Since Yu Pingnian met He Muxian, he had been so lovesick that he lost his appetite and couldn't stop thinking about how to marry her.

　　He called Qing Hu over and inquired about her preferences, intending to win her over by catering to her likes. However, Qing Hu secretly despised him. After all, He Muxian was a descendant of the the West Peak Holy Monarch, a stunning beauty, a capable assistant to the Sixth Uncle in governing a prefecture, a skilled martial artist under the tutelage of she father who was unrivaled in several prefectures and counties, and someone with an excellent reputation among people. On the other hand, Yu Pingnian was nothing more than a spendthrift who was only adopted as the Fifth Uncle's adopted son because of his family's wealth.

　　How could he even dream of marrying He Muxian? He didn't even have the self-awareness to realize his own inadequacies. The last time he kicked a table, the next time he might kick a person. What did he even need to ask about her preferences for? She enjoyed killing people, especially live ones, and liked to leave marks on their faces. One day, if she was pleased, she might leave a mark on him too. If she was even more pleased, she might stab him to death with her sword.

　　Qing Hu couldn't say these words outright, so he just said, "My dear brother, you might not know this, but although we are all disciples of the Holy Monarch, we trained in different places and don't know much about each other. You should try to find other ways."

　　Yu Pingnian slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Oh, what should I do?"

　　At that moment, Qi Xiang walked over and said, "I have an idea."

　　"Really? Please tell me."

　　"It's easy. No matter whose daughter or miss it is, in the end, it's just about marrying a girl. You can find someone to propose and bring betrothal gifts. As long as the elders of her family agree, she'll have to agree even if she's not happy about it. You can't just let the identity of the left National Master's adopted son be a mere decoration."

　　Qing Hu sneered as he listened. Even if the Sixth Uncle was home, he wouldn't agree to this. Using the left National Master's mansion to pressure others was one thing, but trying to pressure the He family was another matter entirely. Did they even know who the real master was here?

　　Just as Qing Hu was about to speak up with his own idea, Yu Pingnian exclaimed that it was a great plan.

　　He immediately made arrangements, assigning one team to prepare the betrothal gifts and another to find someone to propose.

　　When there was movement at the Zhou Family Tavern, someone immediately reported back to the prefectural governor's mansion.

　　Shen Huan couldn't help but laugh when he heard that Yu Pingnian still hadn't given up. He reported the matter to the young lady, but He Muxian remained silent.

　　On the morning of the third day, a team led by a drum and gong procession arrived, followed by porters carrying betrothal gifts and two matchmakers. Yu Pingnian, with his protruding belly, walked behind the team, while Qing Hu and his men followed to watch the spectacle.

　　The noisy procession attracted the attention of nearby residents, who initially thought it was a wedding celebration. However, upon inquiring, they learned that someone was bringing betrothal gifts to the prefect's mansion.

　　The procession arrived at the mansion's gate, where the music stopped and the team came to a halt.

　　Yu Pingnian straightened his clothes, adjusted his hat, and approached the gate.

　　Shen Huan had received advance notice and was waiting at the gate.

　　"What are you here for?" he asked knowingly.

　　Song Kai quickly stepped forward and said, "This is Master Yu, the second young master of the left National Master's mansion in Tianshun County. Who are you?"

　　"I'm the police leader of Muyang Town in Beici County," Shen Huan replied.

　　"Pfft, you're not even worth being a dog in our mansion. I have nothing to say to you. Get lost," Song Kai sneered.

　　Just then, He Muxian, who had heard the news, walked out of the mansion. "Shen, what's going on?"

　　"Miss He, they're here," Shen Huan said.

　　He Muxian scanned the front of the mansion and thought to herself, "They really came."

　　"Are you from the left National Master's mansion?" she asked.

　　Yu Pingnian was delighted to see her.

　　"Hey, sixth senior sister, it's always a pleasure to see you," he said.

　　When no one responded, he continued, "Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Yu Pingnian, the adopted son of the left National Master Wen Liang from Tianshun County. I've come to your mansion to bring betrothal gifts. Is Sixth Uncle here? If he are, please ask he to come out and receive me."

　　The spectators now understood that the second young master of the left National Master's mansion wanted to marry the young lady of the prefect's mansion.

　　Some people thought it was a good match, while others commented on Yu Pingnian's appearance or praised his wealthy family background. Opinions varied.

　　He Muxian steeled her heart and said, "So, the younger brother of the fifth senior brother has arrived."

　　"That's right, sixth senior sister. Won't you invite me into the mansion?" Yu Pingnian asked.

　　"Invite you? Very well, Huang, please invite him into the mansion!" He Muxian said.

　　Huang Qin approached Yu Pingnian, grabbed his collar, and dragged him into the prefect’s mansion.

　　"Come on in," he said.

　　Yu Pingnian sensed that something was off. "What are you doing? What are you doing here?"

　　"What am I doing? You came to the prefect's mansion to cause trouble, didn't you? I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget," Huang Qin said as he threw Yu Pingnian out of the gate, sending him flying and accidentally smashing some of the gifts.

　　Qing Hu stood in the distance watching and muttering, "Serves him right, truly serves him right."

　　Qi Xiang asked, "Master, does the reputation of the left National Master's Mansion not hold?"

　　"If our Fifth Junior Brother Wen Yan were here, the left National Master's Mansion would hold sway, and he would be treated as a guest of honor. But who is this Yu Pingnian? If he's not killed by the He family, it's already a lucky break for him."

　　The drum and gong players and matchmakers, who had been hired to carry the gifts, wanted to flee but were hesitant to move because of the valuable gifts on their shoulders. They feared being held responsible for any damage. However, when they saw the opportunity to run, some of them bolted, and two of them even took a few things with them.

　　As the front runners fled, the porters behind them panicked and followed suit. No one stayed to watch over the gifts, attracting opportunistic thieves who swooped in to grab whatever they could.

　　Song Kai and his brothers tried to maintain order while also tending to Yu Pingnian.

　　"Young Master, are you hurt?" Song Kai asked.

　　"Does it hurt more than getting beaten up?" Song Chang asked.

　　"Who cares about these gifts?" Song Kai said.

　　"Someone should take care of them..." Song Chang said before realizing that no one was paying attention to the gifts anymore.

　　The brothers were too busy to handle everything, so they focused on taking care of Yu Pingnian and bringing him back to the Zhou Family Tavern.

　　When the crowd realized that no one was claiming the gifts, they started grabbing whatever they could.

　　He Muxian sheathed her sword and said, "How dare they try to take advantage of me? What a joke. Let's go back to the mansion."

　　Yu Pingnian suffered a beating and stayed at the tavern to recuperate. After the doctor examined him, he left a prescription and some bottles of external medicine. Someone went out to fetch the medicine, while others were responsible for applying it. Everyone was busy.

　　Qing Hu came over to see Yu Pingnian, who had several large bruises on his body and a few on his face.

　　"I say, Fifth Brother, why don't you just give up? There are plenty of good girls in Shaowen."

　　"No, I want He Muxian! Third Brother, please help me and give me some advice," Yu Pingnian begged.

　　"Forget it, it's not worth it. It's too painful..." Qi Xiang consoled.

　　Long Ming sighed and said, "He's a foolish ghost who doesn't know when to quit."

　　Just then, Xia Yue walked over with her swaying hips and said, "Third Brother, Fifth Brother is so infatuated. It's rare to see such devotion in this world. You should just tell him what to do."

　　Yu Pingnian sat up excitedly and said, "Third Brother, do you really have an idea?"

　　In fact, Qing Hu had thought of a plan earlier, but it was so underhanded that he hesitated several times before speaking.

　　Now, in this situation, he decided to give it a try.

　　"Well, there is an idea... but it's a bit underhanded." Qing Hu said.

　　"What is it? "

　　"Here's the plan. Here's what you should do: Spread the word widely, including the surrounding areas of Beici County and even further. Say that the eldest daughter of the He family wants to hold a martial arts tournament to find a husband. Set up a proper stage for the tournament. Many heroes and martial artists from various places will come. You have plenty of money, so bribe a few of them,you perform exceptionally well in front of He Muxian and win the tournament.In the end, you'll get the He Muxian you desire.Why not give it a try?How much money will it cost to set up a stage and distribute a few invitations? With all your wealth, you shouldn't mind spending a little on this, right?"

　　Upon hearing this, Yu Pingnian was delighted and exclaimed, "Third Brother, this is a brilliant idea!"