Faced with her mother's demands, Bu Tingyue ultimately had no choice and was forced to change into a casual dress. The light blue dress looked very refreshing and concealed the pure white shoes. Bu Tingyue really disliked wearing such pure white shoes, as they got dirty too easily, and after getting dirty, they had to be washed, and washing them made it hard to restore them to their original state. Therefore, if it weren't for her mother's insistence to wear these shoes, she wouldn't have been willing.

"How beautiful, Miss," remarked the maids when Bu Tingyue was pushed out. Naturally, they were somewhat surprised by Bu Tingyue's change. The first impression she gave was one of silence, coupled with a quiet demeanor, truly embodying the phrase 'still as a maiden'. She was quite different from her lively sister, Bu Luohua.

Now, the light blue dress was very refreshing, accentuated by the standard Miss's hairstyle, with a small pale blue butterfly bow at the top. Her long hair was tied into a simple and elegant single ponytail, and the hair on both sides of her forehead slightly covered her cheeks, giving her a refined Miss's appearance.

Her eyebrows were faint yet very clear, nose small but sturdy, and aside from her cherry lips, her bright almond-shaped eyes were captivating, though Yuchi found that Bu Tingyue seemed to be nearsighted in one eye, causing the light in her eyes to differ slightly, giving an impression of discomfort.

Overall, the impression was quite nice.

"So... do I have to go out with such a Miss?"

"My ancestors, I've just arrived in Cuncha City, initially planning to find some ways to earn silver and gold here, and intending to conceal my identity well. Previously in Tiesi City, I caused quite a stir because of Zong Qianqun, the beauty."

"Now, just upon arriving in Cuncha City, I've become the public enemy because of this elegant and clever Bu Tingyue. Isn't this somewhat amusing?"

Yuchi understood the general situation from Bu Tingyue. He was in a state of great confusion, even though having a beauty by his side was something many envied. If he were to outright refuse, it would seem as if he were being ungrateful and cheeky.

Yet this was overly abrupt.

Tingyue, is it that your mother so fully trusts me, wanting to just marry you off to me upon our first meeting?

Yuchi, being experienced, could certainly discern Bu Huoran's intentions. Otherwise, if a mother found this prospective son-in-law displeasing, would she really let her daughter go out with him?

Bear in mind they're from the Celestial Craft Workshop, people who value their reputations highly. If Yuchi were deemed a lesser character, the Celestial Craft Workshop would certainly not want him accompanying Bu Tingyue, as it might harm their reputation.

"Well then, though I can't be with you in this life, I shall be with your daughter," Yuchi stated in the most sincere tone, saying the most insincere words.

Feeling that there was something off about his statement after saying it, he reflected and found nothing wrong.

After all, Bu Huoran was married, and while he appreciated her, there was no way he'd directly confront her. That wouldn't happen, so if they couldn't be a couple, then maybe a son-in-law? Somehow everything seemed a bit off.

Yet strangely, it was quite thrilling.

"Bah!"

"Yuchi, if you're an upright man, there are plenty of female disciples in Ascension Gate. You don't lack girls like Tingyue. So if you can't be responsible for someone else's girl, don't harm them, else you'll leave a trail of affections, and one by one, children would come knocking, and that'd be quite awkward."

"Hmm!"

"Calm down, she's just my sister."

With his mind in turmoil, Yuchi still followed Bu Tingyue. He really had to consider the well-being of others, for otherwise, after such preparations, if he acted disdainfully, it'd seem as if he came to Cuncha City just to annoy people.

Given that things had reached this state, Yuchi decided to treat it as a side quest.

He must not behave too conspicuously, for Bu Huoran knows he's from Xufu Town, and if he becomes too conspicuous, unwanted incidents may ensue.

"Hmm, just like narrating a tale, perhaps a trivial encounter with a nobody, and strolling around with a lady, shouldn't cause any issues!" Yuchi glanced at Bu Tingyue, who walked quietly with her hands on her stomach. He believed his luck should hold.

This year, my luck has been good, and despite arriving in Cuncha City, surely there's no potential for mishaps, so even if I am inadvertently jinxing myself, it shouldn't be a problem.