Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Chapter 158 World 330

What is filmmaking? No one in this world will ever know the answer.

But as for whether Young Master Huang was still the real person, although no one answered, everyone present had their own judgment. The answer was obvious, and there was naturally no reason to doubt it.

Yu Miaoqi felt a chill in her heart, as if something bad was about to happen: "This person often attends literary gatherings, so he must be looking for fame. But before you know his true character, you and your siblings should avoid him if possible."

“I will listen to you, Mother,” Yin Yin said. “Even if someone gets the old master and old lady to order me to stay by your side, I will definitely not go out.”

Zhan Zheng also said, "Mother, don't worry. I'm busy enough at the yamen on weekdays. Now that I've been ordered to go to the East Palace often, I don't have much free time to attend literary gatherings."

"As for his poetic talent..." Zhan Zheng paused, "Unless he has something that compels His Majesty to use his abilities, given his background, he can only ever be a minor official who pleases His Majesty."

This statement is quite realistic, and it reflects the current state of affairs in the imperial court.

Ordinary people from poor families who passed the imperial examinations could only start as minor officials. If they didn't have any connections, they might just stay at the bottom. Those who could rise to the fifth rank or above in the capital or become prefects in a region all had someone supporting them behind the scenes.

This young master Huang, born into a merchant family, whose lineage is not even three generations old, even if he is renowned for his talent in the court, at most he will be given a minor official position by the emperor, and he will not be given important responsibilities, let alone be able to realize his ambitions.

Therefore, Zhan Zheng had a reason for not taking him seriously.

No matter how powerful a person is, it's difficult to fight against the world's ways on their own. But Yin Yin was afraid that Young Master Huang might possess some extraordinary power, such as various halos or a system, so she gave him an extra reminder.

"I think you should be more cautious in your daily life. Since this new Young Master Huang was able to wake up under such circumstances, he must have some extraordinary abilities. If you relax even slightly, you might be bewitched by something he carries, which would be bad."

“Listen to Yinyin,” Yu Miaoqi hurriedly said. “If Yinyin hadn’t felt uncomfortable, why would you have thought of investigating that Young Master Huang, and how would you have known about his strangeness?”

While Zhan Zheng was pondering, Yin Yin seemed to suddenly remember something and gave Dong Xin a few instructions, asking her to retrieve the talisman that the Taoist priest had given her before: "I haven't worn this talisman much since I turned ten. But before going to the capital this time, I suddenly remembered to bring it with me. I was wondering why I suddenly remembered it, but now it seems that everything is preordained."

"Brother, take this talisman back and put it in your purse. Carry it with you every day. It has the effect of calming the mind and stabilizing the soul. It should also protect you from evil spirits."

Zhan Zheng was initially reluctant to accept it, but after Yu Miaoqi gave him a sidelong glance, he promptly and obediently accepted it.

Yinyin handed over the items, unable to suppress a chuckle.

Zhan Zheng held the talisman in his hand, but still asked Yin Yin with some concern, "Is it really okay if this talisman isn't on you?"

"It's alright, I haven't worn it for years. If you don't believe me, you can ask Mother. If it were still useful to me, Mother wouldn't have agreed to let me give it to you!"

Yin Yin knew perfectly well whether this thing was useful to her or not, so she had gradually stopped wearing it a few years ago. Yu Miaoqi used to remind her a few times, but later, seeing that Yin Yin was older and past the age of being a child, she let her do as she pleased.

Zhan Zheng then accepted the talisman with peace of mind, took out the pouch from his pocket, and carefully placed the talisman inside.

"Huh?" Yinyin noticed the pattern on the purse. "Did I give this to you before you left, big brother?"

“Yes,” Zhan Zheng put the purse in his palm and showed it to her. “Yinyin, you made it beautifully and it’s durable. I carry it with me every day. But all the others have broken. This is the only one that’s still in good condition.”

"Then I'll have Dongxin send you two more later."

Zhan Zheng was still somewhat skeptical: "Only two?"

“Just two,” Yin Yin said confidently. “After all, you can only use them for a few days, and when your sister-in-law marries into the family, you will naturally have to use the ones she makes.”

Zhan Zheng never expected it to be for this reason.

Yu Miaoqi said, "That's exactly right. Although you and your sister have always been close, after you get married, there are some things you should avoid. How can you still use items made by your sister, like a purse, which are worn close to the body?"

Zhan Zheng glanced at the purse in his hand, lowered his eyelids, and looked rather aggrieved: "But I've never seen anyone who can't use things made by their family after getting married."

"Then I'll make a few fan covers for you, brother," Yin Yin reassured him. "It's not that you can't use the purses I make, but wouldn't it be better if you used the ones your sister-in-law made?"

Zhan Zheng slowly put the purse into his pocket: "We'll see when the time comes. Whether we'll support each other through thick and thin or live a respectful and harmonious life together, it all depends on fate."

Upon hearing this, Yu Miaoqi glanced at him with some suspicion, but couldn't detect anything unusual.

While drinking tea, Yin Yin felt a little strange. Judging from the original drama, Zhan Zheng and Miss Wang, his first wife, had met before their marriage, and their relationship seemed relatively harmonious. Miss Wang maintained a tolerant and gentle attitude towards many of his actions. If there was anything wrong with her, perhaps it was that she died too young.

Many viewers believe that if she had lived a few more years, or had a child, perhaps Zhan Zheng would have taken her personal belongings into his coffin.

But now, Zhan Zheng's words don't sound like he and Miss Wang were harmonious and amicable before the marriage. Could there be something else going on in their marriage?

Unfortunately, aside from that one sentence, Zhan Zheng didn't reveal anything more, so Yin Yin couldn't get any more information and naturally couldn't continue the analysis.

At this point, she began to regret not using her Qi-gazing technique to examine Miss Wang when she went to the Wang family.

Having missed that opportunity, the next time she could see it would be when she married Zhan Zheng.

“Madam, someone from the main courtyard has come to deliver a message, saying that you are invited to have dinner there tonight.”

Yinyin snapped out of her daze and heard this remark. A hint of sarcasm appeared on her face: "It seems you were right, brother. Some people just won't give up until they get what they want. First they complained to you, and now they've brought in other outside help."

"I don't know what kind of grand scene they arranged to go to such lengths to ensure my attendance."