The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1338 - 1337: Offering Birthday Congratulations in Person

Zhang Yuqi, you'd better not harbor too malicious thoughts, or my counterattack will surely be doubly vengeful.Tang Shou tidies up the Pill Furnace and steps out once more. The sky has already brightened. An entire night has been wasted on this Seventh-grade Youthful Appearance Pill.

Tang Rao feels it's a pity to waste so much time. For other alchemists, producing even one pill in ten days would already be a cause for celebration.

The next day, Zhang Yuqi found Zhang Yishan, who was diligently practicing swordsmanship at the Zhang Family's back mountain.

In the Zhang Family, only Zhang Yishan was obsessed with the martial arts, without any knack for business.

Zhang Yuqi came, only noticing by Song Xiaoxiao's reminder, Zhang Yishan finally responded.

"Cousin, you're here?"

Zhang Yishan still welcomed Zhang Yuqi, but the warmth in his words was no longer the same as before.

Unlike others, he doesn't know how to hide his emotions. Once Zhang Yishan learned the kind of friends Zhang Yuqi was associating with, he was reluctant to have more interactions with him, because Xiaoxiao does not like men who are overly calculating.

After returning from the Kao Shan Sect, Zhang Yishan also shared with Song Xiaoxiao what Tang Rao had told him.

Women naturally have a keen sixth sense, and combined with Song Xiaoxiao's rationality, she too rationally told Zhang Yishan that if she had to choose whom to trust, she might also choose Tang Rao.

The more she talked with Zhang Yuqi, the more his ambition showed, making Song Xiaoxiao instinctively dislike associating with such people.

"Yi Shan, I have something private I'd like to ask you."

Zhang Yuqi, as always, wanted to use this opportunity to send Song Xiaoxiao away, but this time she didn't leave as usual, because Zhang Yishan kept her by his side.

"Cousin, Xiaoxiao is family, there's no need for her to avoid these conversations every time."

Zhang Yishan's serious expression did not look like he was joking.

"Yi Shan, I just want to talk to you alone for a moment."

Anger had already laced Zhang Yuqi's tone.

"Cousin, Xiaoxiao has been married into the Zhang Family for many years, she's my wife. We don't need to hide things from her between us."

After all, whatever Zhang Yuqi said to Zhang Yishan would be relayed to Song Xiaoxiao. With this being the case, is there really any need to keep it from her?

"You! Since you've said this little brother, I won't hold back. Uncle has mentioned before that your marriage was out of interest, and with the current situation between the Song and Zhang families, can't you see clearly? Must you be ruined by Song Xiaoxiao before you'll be satisfied?"

In front of Song Xiaoxiao, Zhang Yuqi talked about her, and each word was piercing. Already thin-skinned, Song Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened instantly at Zhang Yuqi's accusations.

"Cousin, Xiaoxiao is still my wife, I won't allow you to talk about her like this."

Zhang Yishan's protectiveness of his wife was somewhat reminiscent of Zhang Xiong.

Zhang Xiong treated his wife exceptionally well too.

"I'm your cousin, what's wrong with me saying a few things about her? I am doing it for your own good!"

Despite his claims of acting in Zhang Yishan's interest, Zhang Yuqi's words became unbearable for Song Xiaoxiao, who rushed off into the distance.

"You're my cousin, I know you mean well for me, but cousin, Xiaoxiao is my wife, I won't allow you to speak ill of her!"

Zhang Yishan followed in Song Xiaoxiao's footsteps, leaving Zhang Yuqi stomping in anger!

"Xiaoxiao, wait for me, Xiaoxiao."

Zhang Yishan pursued, while Song Xiaoxiao ran ahead, halfway through she stumbled because of the ground beneath her.

Thankfully, Zhang Yishan was quick on his feet, managing to catch her so she didn't fall too badly.

His heart nearly jumped out of his chest.

"Xiaoxiao, are you alright?"

Song Xiaoxiao collected herself and shook her head at Zhang Yishan, "I'm alright."

She glanced back, fearful of Zhang Yuqi catching up.

"Don't worry, cousin didn't come."

Fortunately, Zhang Yuqi didn't hear this; had he known Zhang Yishan cared for his wife beyond reason, disregarding even his cousin, he might have been livid.

"Yi Shan, he's your cousin for goodness sake, don't let things become too strained!"

Despite the recent market competition between the two families, causing each to undermine the other, Song Xiaoxiao did not let this affect her relationship with Zhang Yishan. Instead, it brought them closer, fostering greater understanding between the two.

Their feelings deepened and became inseparable.

"I know, I understand, cousin wants the best for me, but I can't bear to part from you, Xiaoxiao. If the Zhang and Song families truly cannot unite, I'll take you away from the family, and we'll elope together."

Currently, Zhang Yishan doesn't have much say within the household, with family affairs managed by his father and other elders. As someone utterly absorbed in martial arts, Zhang Yishan pays no heed to family matters, much less business.

The only way he can declare his loyalty is by taking Song Xiaoxiao away, giving her a complete home.

Ah, this is the Divine Realm, not a soap opera in the Southern Country.

In the Divine Realm, where having multiple wives is normal, such a view on love could lead to severe punishment.

"Yi Shan, last time you mentioned preparing a gift for your mother, how's that going?"

Zhang Yishan tells Song Xiaoxiao everything, and out of concern for him, she asked about his preparations.

"It's ready. We can go fetch it after lunch; do you want to come with me?"

Zhang Yishan wasn't really asking; he was inviting.

"Is it convenient?"

Of course, it was convenient.

Otherwise, Zhang Yishan would be worried about someone making things difficult for Song Xiaoxiao if she was left by herself.

With no objection from Zhang Yishan, after lunch Song Xiaoxiao followed him, heading to the Kao Shan Sect together.

"Boss, Zhang Yishan is here."

Zhang Yishan arrived even more punctually than Tang Rao anticipated.

"Bring them in."

"Tang Family Master, regarding yesterday's matter… may I ask if the Seventh-grade Elixir Pills have been successfully produced?"

Zhang Yishan remained as simple-minded as ever.

To this day, he still couldn't understand the significance of the Seventh-grade Elixir Pills.

Indeed, just this kind of simplicity, letting Zhang Yishan follow Zhang Yuqi's planned steps, trap by trap, while Tang Rao watches how Zhang Yuqi's scheme unfolds.

"Of course it's done, and they're top-quality, guaranteed to impress when you present them."

A white jade bottle appeared in Tang Rao's hand.

"Take it. Seventh-grade elixir pills are no trifling matter. Preserve it well, don't let the wrong hands snatch it first."

Producing a Seventh-grade Elixir Pill was no easy feat for Tang Rao. After painstakingly handing it to Zhang Yishan, if Zhang Yishan were to be deceived, it would infuriate Tang Rao.

"Thank you, Tang Family Master. Yi Shan will remember this.

As Zhang Yishan finished speaking, the white jade bottle vanished in an instant.

This lad even knows how to move swiftly, almost matching Zhang Wang in speed. If he can be drawn to serve under Tang Rao, it would be quite remarkable.

"Young Master Zhang, your mother's birthday celebration, may we attend in person to celebrate?"

Tang Rao's sudden proposal nearly left Zhang Yishan stunned.