Chapter 557: Discussing with Her Younger Aunt, His Excellence

Chapter 557: Discussing with Her Younger Aunt, His Excellence

January 20, 2025

Upon hearing this personal matter, Qiu Ruoshuang was somewhat perplexed.

Her older brothers and sisters rarely approached her with personal issues.

Usually, they would handle such matters themselves, sparing no effort.

Unless necessary, they wouldn't bother her.

"Please tell me, Elder Brother. If I can resolve it, there won't be any problem."

Qiu Xingchuan knew that Qiu Ruoshuang wouldn't refuse, but he still felt a bit embarrassed.

"It's like this. That child, Qiu Xiyu, met a young Array Mage some time ago.

Alas, her entire heart is now set on that person.

A while back, she even brought him to our Qiu family manor as a guest.

I and Elder Ding tested him a little, which caused some unpleasantness."

Qiu Xingchuan's face showed a hint of helplessness as he recounted the events.

He didn't hide anything and spoke truthfully about what had happened.

"Because of this, that child, Qiu Xiyu, has been complaining about me and hasn't shown a good face."

As Qiu Xingchuan spoke, he smiled helplessly.

Seeing his state, Qiu Ruoshuang also guessed some of the situation.

"It seems like you're quite satisfied with this young man?"

Upon hearing this question, Qiu Xingchuan's smile grew even brighter.

"To be honest, this young man is indeed quite capable.

His mastery of array techniques surpasses Qiu Xiyu's by a fair margin.

His appearance is passable, perhaps more appealing to young ladies like Qiu Xiyu.

In my opinion, I can only say he has a decent appearance."

Hearing this, Qiu Ruoshuang understood the situation.

"His array skills surpass even Qiu Xiyu's, he does sound like a young genius."

If it weren't for his exceptional talent, Qiu Ruoshuang felt that her elder brother wouldn't be so indulgent towards the young man.

"I wonder what you need me to do, Elder Brother? Do you want me to talk to Qiu Xiyu?"

Qiu Ruoshuang had a good idea of what her elder brother was thinking.

However, she hadn't expected his request.

Hearing Qiu Ruoshuang's words, Qiu Xingchuan shook his head and didn't keep her in suspense.

"Actually, it's like this. The friend Qiu Xiyu met holds great admiration for you, Elder Sister.

During their conversations, he has mentioned you several times.

Although he is extremely talented in arrays, he is also quite obsessed with martial arts.

When he visited us, he wanted to pay you a visit.

But the timing wasn't right, and he didn't get to meet you.

I want to ask you, Elder Sister, to help us out and have a chat with that young man next time.

After all, I only have Qiu Xiyu as my child, and giving him some tests doesn't mean I dislike him.

Qiu Xiyu has been reminding me about this every day recently.

Before coming here, she made me review the situation again to avoid forgetting or saying the wrong thing."

Hearing her elder brother's words, Qiu Ruoshuang smiled.

"If a few words from me can help, then it's no problem.

I'll talk to that young man when I have time."

Qiu Ruoshuang initially thought it would be a troublesome matter, but it turned out to be just a simple request for her to say a few words.

In Qiu Ruoshuang's opinion, it was hard to say if others truly admired her.

Many of the young generation in the Qiu family had suitors who used her as a conversation starter.

They would begin by talking about Qiu Ruoshuang, creating topics to get closer.

So, it was hard to tell what was truly going on.

But even if they expressed admiration on the surface, it was still helpful for Qiu Ruoshuang to say a few words.

After expressing his gratitude, Qiu Xingchuan prepared to leave.

Before departing, Qiu Xingchuan asked one last question, wanting Qiu Xiyu to come over and help Qiu Ruoshuang for a while.

The aunt and niece could have a good chat.

As a core member of the Qiu family, Qiu Ruoshuang was the future center of the family.

Her achievements in various aspects were exceptional.

It was very normal for the younger generation of the clan to assist her and seek her guidance.

Qiu Xiyu's mastery of array techniques was impressive, but she lacked experience.

Over the years, Qiu Ruoshuang had gained extensive experience through countless trials, even though she didn't focus on arrays.

But with her broad knowledge, she had some understanding of array techniques.

Additionally, the next leader of the Qiu family would undoubtedly be Qiu Ruoshuang.

As an Array Mage with such talent, Qiu Xiyu was likely to hold significant power over the Qiu family's arrays in the future.

Of course, all of this would require the approval of the family head at that time.

Qiu Xingchuan's actions were paving the way for his daughter.

The Qiu family was powerful and had many opportunities, but it also had many outstanding younger members.

Being part of the direct line didn't guarantee future leadership in the Qiu family.

If that were the case, the Qiu family wouldn't have achieved its current success.

In reality, the Qiu family had a tendency towards one-person decision-making.

The head of the household holds immense authority.

The leaders of the various branches below are all appointed by the head of the Qiu family.

Having Qiu Xiyu by Qiu Ruoshuang's side at this time is an early form of consolidation.

With Qiu Xiyu's array formation skills, she is qualified to take charge of these matters in the future.

As long as she can gain Qiu Ruoshuang's trust.

Naturally, Qiu Ruoshuang did not refuse this suggestion.

She indeed wanted to chat with her niece about the Qiu family's array deployments and the border defense arrangements.

To become an Eighth Rank Array Master at such a young age is impressive.

There should be no issues with her array formations.

The Array Alliance has already given their approval.

Qiu Ruoshuang wanted to observe how her niece would handle the overall situation.

After Qiu Xingchuan left, Qiu Ruoshuang met with several more people.

It wasn't until the sky darkened that she finally had some free time to rest.

Qing Yuan returned to the courtyard and brought some elegant snacks for Qiu Ruoshuang.

She knew that her Frost Sister, when dealing with matters, would often lose her appetite.

"Qing Yuan, prepare a gift on your side.

Xiyu has found a talented young man she admires, and he might visit us soon.

We should prepare a gift for them."

Upon hearing this, Qing Yuan pondered for a moment, hesitating slightly.

"Frost Sister, how about we give the pills prepared for Su Chen as a gift?

Otherwise, these pills will just sit here unused."

Qiu Ruoshuang hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

"That's a good idea, let's prepare those pills."

The pills originally intended for Su Chen had already been prepared by Qiu Ruoshuang.

However, Su Chen's promotion speed exceeded her expectations.

Even the pills prepared for his promotion to the Fifth Rank Intermediate Realm or the Fifth Rank Perfection Realm were not enough.

Now that Su Chen has reached the Fifth Rank Perfection Realm, there is less and less she can do for him.

Breaking through to the Fifth Rank and entering the Transformation Realm is a step he must take on his own.

The effectiveness of pills is becoming increasingly insignificant.

It can even be ignored.

"Your cousin said that the young man Xiyu admires is even more talented in array formations than her.

This is indeed intriguing.

To become an Eighth Rank Array Master in your early twenties is already considered the pinnacle.

But your cousin said that he is even more exceptional than Xiyu."

Qiu Ruoshuang ate some snacks as she chatted with Qing Yuan.

Qing Yuan seemed to think of something upon hearing this.

"Frost Sister, could this person be the young man who became famous in Pebble City last year?

During last year's array master examination, there was a young array master who was directly promoted to the Sixth Rank.

It caused quite a stir, and even my maids who don't understand arrays have heard about it."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ruoshuang couldn't help but exclaim.

"The Jin State is vast, and talents emerge in abundance.

We consider ourselves to have exceptional talents, but we are unaware of the countless geniuses in the world.

Our arrogance and pride may lead us to fall behind without even realizing it."

Qing Yuan couldn't help but smile after hearing Qiu Ruoshuang's words.

"Frost Sister, your achievements in the Martial Dao are unparalleled, and no one has been able to catch up to you in a hundred years.

The Unification Realm, our ancestors only understood its meaning and entered it at the age of one hundred and thirty.

You, Frost Sister, entered this realm a hundred years earlier.

Moreover, didn't Third Uncle say that this young man has a deep relationship with Miss Xiyu? Even if he has exceptional talent, he is still under our command."

Qing Yuan has high emotional intelligence, and conversing with her not only provides information but also brings comfort.

Her favor with Qiu Ruoshuang is not only because she has followed her since childhood but also due to her intelligence.

"If there is such a talented young man, I should indeed get to know him.

Qing Yuan, prepare a slightly more substantial gift.

It will be a congratulatory gift from me to Xiyu and him.

Your cousin mentioned that he was neglectful towards others, so this will also serve as an apology.

The marriage of two top-tier array masters will be a beautiful story."

Qiu Ruoshuang said with a smile, seeming to support the idea of Qiu Xiyu and the young array formation genius.

However, she didn't know that this young array formation genius was Su Chen.

When she finds out the truth, one wonders if Qiu Ruoshuang's face will still be as filled with smiles as it is today.

"This is the list of people you will meet tomorrow, Frost Sister. Take a look and let me know if there's anyone you don't wish to see, and I'll send someone to inform them."

Qiu Ruoshuang glanced at the list and didn't remove any names.

She was well aware of the challenges she currently faced.

Among so many people, there were certainly some she could decline to meet.

But with so many members of the Qiu family wanting to meet and talk with her, she couldn't refuse.

If she refused, Qiu Ruoshuang might not have any other thoughts.

But it was hard for the Qiu family's relatives and friends to not overthink things.

If they wanted to meet, then they should meet.

"Miss Qiu Xiyu will come over tomorrow to help, and she said you agreed, Sister Frost," Qing Yuan mentioned the notification she received.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ruoshuang nodded.

"My cousin did mention this. He wants Xiyu to assist me."

She probably also wants me to guide her.

Such opportunities are indeed rare, and with Xiyu's talent in array formations, she spends much of her time researching them.

Now, with the border unrest, they need array mages like her even more.

It's truly rare to have the chance to chat and talk casually.

As night fell, Qiu Ruoshuang picked up a book to read casually.

She was usually focused and serious, but today, her mind wandered a little.

As the Qiu family's top genius of the younger generation and the object of her affection, it was indeed fortunate that the elders approved and valued her.

Su Chen came to mind; although his talent and strength were already exceptional,

for the Qiu family, it was probably not so easy to gain their recognition. No matter how fast he advanced, he was still only at the Fifth Rank.

Qiu Ruoshuang didn't have many requirements for Su Chen.

Initially, Su Chen was unaware of her identity, yet he helped her without regard for his personal safety and rescued her from danger.

Even if Su Chen didn't display any exceptional talent, she still acknowledged him.

But behind her, there was the vast Qiu family.

The Qiu family had invested too much in her, the martial arts genius.

Without her, the Qiu family's next century would be challenging.

Qiu Ruoshuang wasn't that selfish; she couldn't abandon her family.

In fact, Qiu Ruoshuang had already formed some ideas in her mind.

Regarding Su Chen, she didn't plan to mention him to the Qiu family elders.

Once she truly took control of the Qiu family and her position became unshakable,

she would then clarify the matter of Su Chen to the other elders.

This was what Qiu Ruoshuang was currently thinking.

She had many concerns, mostly about Su Chen.

If the elders found out about her and Su Chen,

Qiu Ruoshuang believed some of the Qiu family members would go and harass Su Chen.

They would then babble nonsense and demean him in front of Su Chen.

Qiu Ruoshuang didn't want this to happen and tried her best to prevent it.

After a night's rest, before the hour of the Dragon, Qiu Xiyu arrived.

She came to help with reception and simple tasks like delivering messages.

During a break, she could talk with Qiu Ruoshuang.

This day was, in fact, a little busy.

Too many people from the Qiu family wanted to talk to Qiu Ruoshuang, and some of them just wanted to talk about unimportant matters.

Qiu Ruoshuang knew they wouldn't say anything significant, but she still met with them.

In the evening, the day's guests finally ended.

Qiu Ruoshuang kept Qiu Xiyu, and the two ate dinner together.

"Today was indeed a bit busy; we hardly had a chance to chat," Qiu Ruoshuang said.

She had intended to give some guidance, but they didn't even get to talk much.

Qiu Ruoshuang felt a bit apologetic.

"Little Aunt, you don't have to tire yourself out. You can refuse to meet some people.

Our Qiu family is so big, and there are so many of us.

Someone has to make some sacrifices," Qiu Xiyu offered her opinion, feeling that Qiu Ruoshuang was a bit too soft-hearted.

Hearing this, Qiu Ruoshuang nodded without directly denying her words.

Instead, she continued to explain her thoughts.

"Some people indeed don't need to be seen. They won't be able to say anything meaningful.

I've also thought about whether to directly refuse their invitations.

But then I considered that many of them are coming to talk to me for the first time.

To refuse them directly would be arrogant, and they might overthink or even have wild thoughts.

Today, I clarified things with them.

I explained the situation without hiding anything.

They won't bother us again."

Qiu Ruoshuang finished speaking and didn't wait for Qiu Xiyu to say more.

Before she could speak, Qiu Ruoshuang brought up the topic of her and the young array mage.

"Your cousin said you're quite smitten with that array mage and even argued with him over that person.

Tell me, Little Aunt, what's so great about that young man?"

Qiu Ruoshuang listened like a friend, sitting beside Qiu Xiyu.

Qiu Xiyu's face was slightly flushed with shyness, but she was willing to share her thoughts with her little aunt.

Her little aunt wasn't an ordinary person; she wouldn't be like her father, who only cared about profit.

In her father's eyes, nothing was more important than profit.

(End of Chapter)

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