The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 33 A Contest Between Men

Qiu Ziyue knew that in modern society, many men would back down and leave in this situation, at most losing face.

Here, she had no idea what was going on and could only wait and see.

Amidst the jeers and cheers of the surrounding crowd, the three young masters seemed somewhat taken aback.

Moonlight spilled onto the ancient streets. It seemed that no one in Yangzhou slept at night, and everyone liked to join in the fun.

The crowd was bustling and discussing.

Because they had watched the dance competition featuring the zither and sword, the people behind them were so excited that they couldn't sleep.

Now, three young masters have come to woo Qiu Ziyue, and they've put together an unprecedented competition, which has only added to the excitement.

These three young men from different prestigious families, in order to win Qiu Ziyue's favor, decided to engage in a comprehensive contest encompassing wealth, martial arts, and literary talent in front of everyone.

A unique competition then unfolded, testing not only martial arts skills, but also intelligence and sincerity.

Qiu Ziyue, along with her three senior brothers, Qi Yuxuan, Yin Lihen, and others, stood aside with complex expressions, a mixture of surprise and helplessness.

The first thing to do is to demonstrate our financial strength.

The first young master, dressed in fine clothes, waved his hand and had his personal butler produce a thick stack of flying coins, drawing gasps of amazement from the surrounding audience.

He proudly declared, "This is all the profit of my family's caravan in a year. I would give it to you for a lifetime of peace and security."

Next, the second young man, with a smile but more reserved, slowly pulled an ancient painting from his sleeve and gently unfolded it. It was a famous painting that had been lost for a long time. He said softly, "I know you love poetry and books. This is a family heirloom. I wish to share this elegance with you."

Finally, the third young master did not directly display his wealth, but pointed to the side of the Suzhou garden, where an exquisite academy had been built. He said, "If you wish, all the books in this room can be yours."

The three wealthy young men vied to display their riches and treasures.

Qi Yuxuan, who usually only had Qi Yushuang in his eyes, seemed somewhat unpredictable at this moment.

A pang of bitterness welled up in Qi Yuxuan's heart, and an unprecedented sense of disgust quietly took root.

He began to wonder if he had been too naive all along.

He thought to himself that he had naively thought the attacks on Qiu Ziyue were just slander, but it seems that the rumors were not without basis. The fact that the three young masters came to deliver such lavish gifts today shows that Qiu Ziyue is a vain woman.

Against the backdrop of those dazzling jewels, a cool night breeze swept by, also dispelling some of Qi Yuxuan's rationality.

Qi Yuxuan didn't notice that when Qiu Ziyue was dealing with the three young masters, her eyes showed more helplessness and firm rejection than enjoyment or greed.

Next up was a contest of fighting prowess.

After a fierce exchange, the third young master gained a slight advantage with an extremely fluid Tai Chi sword technique, demonstrating profound martial arts skills by using softness to overcome hardness.

When it came to the literary competition, someone brought paper and pen from the inn.

The three gentlemen each wielded their brushes, sketching poems and songs on the rice paper, some passionate and magnificent, others delicate and gentle.

The first chapter is a lengthy and detailed description of the country and its people;

The second piece is elegant and refined, praising the beauty of flowers and the moon;

The third piece is a parable of philosophy, profound yet witty.

After the three matches, the surrounding audience came to comment, drawing praise from everyone.

As night deepened, an unusual atmosphere permeated the streets of the ancient town.

Qiu Ziyue stood before the three wealthy young men, her eyes gleaming with a calm yet resolute light.

Qi Yuxuan stood silently to the side, watching everything with a complex expression, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

“I appreciate your kind offer, gentlemen, but my ambitions lie elsewhere. Please understand.”

Qiu Ziyue's voice was clear and firm, piercing through the surrounding noise and attracting everyone's attention.

Qiu Ziyue's words not only demonstrated her integrity and perseverance to everyone present, but also made Qi Yuxuan feel ashamed of his previous narrow-mindedness.

The wealthy young men around them exchanged bewildered glances, then sighed in admiration. They put away their gifts, expressing their respect for Qiu Ziyue's boldness and choice.

Qiu Ziyue turned to face the crowd: "I am grateful for the talent and sincerity of all the gentlemen. But the affection I have cannot be measured by wealth, martial arts, or literature."

"All I ask for is a confidant who can understand my heart and live a simple life with me."

After speaking, she looked gently towards Qi Yuxuan and her three senior brothers, who responded with equally firm gazes.

Everyone present suddenly realized that the real victory or defeat had already occurred outside of the competition.

As night deepened, Qi Yuxuan thought back to the competition that had started because of Qiu Ziyue under the moonlight, and a strange emotion inexplicably rose in his heart.

Yin Lihen lightly waved his iron fan, still maintaining his carefree and irreverent demeanor as a young master.

At this moment, a faint smile appeared on his lips as he said, "This is truly fascinating. I've been in Yangzhou for so long and have never seen anything like this. What woman wouldn't be tempted by flying money? What woman dances so beautifully and plays the zither so melodiously? This Qiu Ziyue is really interesting." His eyes revealed appreciation and admiration.

Seeing that Qi Yuxuan remained silent, he jokingly said, "Brother Yuxuan, your wife from the bet is truly extraordinary. It's strange, we are both good-looking, so why does she choose you and look down on me? What a pity."

Qi Yuxuan glanced at Yin Lihen, but remained silent.

Yin Lihen continued, "If Miss Qiu takes a liking to me, I will immediately take her home and marry her."

"Brother Lihen, are you ever going to stop? Did you come here today to tell me all this? You have the chance anytime. I'd like you to take Miss Qiu away now so I can have some peace and quiet."

“Ah, some people just don’t know how lucky they are,” Yin Lihen said.

Qi Yuxuan remained indifferent as he watched everything unfold.

The night breeze swept by again, carrying away the awkwardness and giving the locals near the inn plenty of entertainment.

At that moment, the moonlight seemed exceptionally bright.

Senior Brother Qiu Langyu said, "Gentlemen, since you have come here with sincerity, you should respect my junior sister's choice. I hope you will forgive me for what happened today."

The three young men exchanged glances, understanding Qiu Ziyue's stance and determination. Although somewhat disappointed, they all put away their gifts.

One of the young men spoke up: "We were being presumptuous. Miss Qiu's integrity is admirable. We wish Miss Qiu all the best in finding a good match soon."

"Miss Qiu, there is something I would like to say to you, but I don't know if I should," said the first of the three young men.

“Young master, please speak,” Qiu Ziyue said.

“Young lady, you are both beautiful and virtuous. I have heard that you have a bet to settle. Please take care. Although the three of us are not as good as some of you gentlemen in some aspects, we are sincere and have no objections. If you regret your decision in the future, I will be waiting for you to come back.”

The other two young masters echoed this sentiment.

Qiu Ziyue expressed her gratitude to the three gentlemen once again.

The three young masters left with their belongings.

The proposal saga ultimately ended in a relatively harmonious manner.

The three senior brothers said to the crowd of onlookers, "We've disturbed your rest, please disperse."

The surrounding crowd gradually dispersed.

Qiu Ziyue said to Qiu Langyu, "Senior Brother, please gather some people and send these girls to the Valley of Passion. Tell the Valley Master that I will return once I am done with my work."

Qiu Langyu nodded in agreement.

Qiu Ziyue looked at Qi Yuxuan and Yin Lihen again and couldn't help but ask, "May I ask, gentlemen, was this a chance encounter, or is there something else going on?"

Why have these two young masters come? To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.