She pursed her lips and suddenly flashed a stunning smile. "I... I can't play the zither, nor can I play chess. But..."
As she spoke, Su Mingyu excitedly leaned towards the nearest man. "But... I'm really good at catching rats."
"Do you like rats?"
As she said this, she gesticulated animatedly. "They're furry and so much fun."
"Especially when you twist off their heads. You can clearly hear the 'click' sound of their spines breaking."
As she spoke, Su Mingyu's expression immediately turned sorrowful, making a very regretful face. "Then the rat is dead."
None of the men expected that this seemingly well - behaved woman would have such a peculiar hobby. For a moment, almost everyone froze in place, not knowing what to say.
After a long while, it was the fat man who reacted first.
He wiped his fleshy forehead. "This... This... I suddenly remembered I have something to do at home. I won't bother you anymore, Miss Su. See you if we're fated."
After saying that, he waddled away as fast as his big belly would allow.
When the other young masters saw the fat man leave, they all claimed that their mothers were calling them home.
There were all sorts of random excuses, like their pet birds had flown away. They just wanted to leave as quickly as possible.
Su Mingyu had caused quite a stir of laughter in the business and official circles in the capital for her rat - catching antics.
These young masters were invited by Wang Manwen today. They thought Su Mingyu was good - looking. Even if she wasn't very bright, it wouldn't be bad to take her as a concubine.
But after hearing her crazy remarks and seeing her crazy - looking state today, they just couldn't bring themselves to consider her.
Wang Manwen was feeling smug. She had finally managed to convince Su Zhengyi to marry off Su Mingyu soon, using the pretext that Su Mingyu was disobedient and had a reputation for being crazy.
But why did these people suddenly run away before anything even started?
Wang Manwen quickly grabbed a young master who was running slower and asked in confusion, "What's going on?"
The young master glared at Wang Manwen angrily. "We brothers came because we heard that Su Mingyu was good - looking. But you didn't tell us she was crazy! Who would dare to marry such a woman?"
After saying that, he shook off Wang Manwen's hand and fled.
Wang Manwen was a bit dazed for a moment. Seeing that everyone had left, she was so angry that she stepped forward and was about to slap Su Mingyu.
But before her hand could come down, a strong hand stopped her.
"Don't... don't hit... Miss Su."
Wang Manwen was overjoyed. There was actually someone willing to marry Su Mingyu.
She immediately withdrew her hand and put on an innocent look.
"I wasn't going to hit her. I just saw that her face was dirty and wanted to wipe it for her."
The tall man nodded half - understandingly.
"I... I... I like... Miss Su..."
"I... I don't know... if Miss Su... would like to be my..."
"My... eleventh... concubine..."
The eleventh concubine?
Su Mingyu couldn't help but burst out laughing.
This guy actually had ten concubines already. It was really a case of the haves having too much and the have - nots having nothing.
Seeing Su Mingyu laugh, the man thought she had agreed and stepped forward to hug her.
Before he could pounce on her, Su Mingyu dodged to the side.
"Sorry, I'm still the legitimate daughter of the Su family. If I were to marry you as your eleventh concubine..."
"What would people think of my father, the Minister of the Court?"
After saying that, Su Mingyu glanced at Wang Manwen. "Second Aunt, am I right?"
Wang Manwen knew very well that Su Mingyu's words were a warning for her.
She gritted her teeth tightly. Although she didn't want to admit it, Su Mingyu was right.
No matter how useless Su Mingyu was, she would never marry a small merchant as a concubine.
Wang Manwen had the stupid man driven away and also kicked Su Mingyu out.
Wang Manwen sat on the stool, rubbing her temples. Her head was throbbing with pain like needles.
Su Yueyue walked out from the back room.
She had seen everything clearly. She gently rubbed Wang Manwen's head.
Su Yueyue's face showed a fierce look. "This Su Mingyu refuses a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
"Mother, don't worry. In a few days, it will be the Tomb - Sweeping Festival for ancestor worship. I'll have a way to deal with that bitch then!"
Wang Manwen sighed. "Yes, our Yueyue is the most sensible."
"How about the King of Yu?"
Su Yueyue blushed shyly. "My body hasn't fully recovered yet. How can I be in such a hurry to see the King of Yu?"
"Besides, men should be kept on a leash. I know what I'm doing."
Hearing her say this, Wang Manwen nodded. "Su Mingyu is getting harder and harder to control. It won't be long before you can't play the act of sisterly love."
When Su Mingyu returned from Wang Manwen's place, she saw an unexpected person in her room.
The man was sitting in her seat, drinking her tea and eating snacks.
Su Mingyu twitched the corner of her mouth. "Is the King of Ruixian so free? Breaking into a girl's boudoir for no reason?"
"A girl?"
Gu Ruobai lifted his eyelids and popped a dried fruit into his mouth. "Do you know that after your stunt, no one in the capital will dare to marry you."
Wasn't what happened in Wang Manwen's yard just a moment ago?
How did this guy know about it?
How powerful were his informants!
Su Mingyu plopped down on the chair next to him and started peeling sunflower seeds, looking completely unconcerned. "Even if someone wants to marry me, I don't want to get married."
"Good spirit!" Gu Ruobai's words were quite objective, but his tone showed no praise at all.
Su Mingyu was too lazy to roll her eyes. She asked, "Did you come here just to mock me?"
"Of course not. I just heard that you went to see the blacksmith. The blacksmith said you wanted to make a key?"
As he said this, Gu Ruobai leaned towards her, wearing an annoying smile. "Why didn't you go to a locksmith if you wanted to make a key?"
Su Mingyu gritted her teeth angrily and slapped the table.
How could she forget that this damned man had countless informants!
Pursing her lips, Su Mingyu chose to remain silent.
In this world, at least for now, she, Su Mingyu, was no match for this man.
Seeing that Su Mingyu didn't say a word, Gu Ruobai lowered his eyes. "I've seen that thing, and I've also seen the thing that corresponds to it. Do you want to know where it is?"
Before his words faded, Su Mingyu suddenly widened her eyes and stared at Gu Ruobai gnashing her teeth.
"You're setting me up!"
This guy was so despicable!
Gu Ruobai raised his eyebrows. "I'm not. I just asked you some questions. It's your own curiosity that made you want to explore Su Zhengyi's secrets."
"......Fine, you win!" For some reason, Su Mingyu suddenly felt a sense of helpless betrayal. "Anyway, you've got the key. Get out of here!"