"Can't speak, Xiaoyi teased before having her seat again.
She failed to notice Lu Yi's red ears.
Half an hour later, Yanhui walked into the room.
"Have you guys decided, Yanhui asked tentatively.
"We are done, Xiaoyi announced and a smile spread on Yanhui's face.
"Then let get going, we are going to be late, Yanhui said happily.
Using carriage, they arrived at Qing Yu Mountain.
Before getting down, Xiaoyi asked worriedly.
What if it that lady from last time saw us, Xiaoyi asked.
Rest assured, I got this, the couple test is more like a masked banquet so every couple has to wear couple mask, Yanhui explained handing over a couple mask to the two.
"Oh, Xiaoyi said and immediately got off the carriage after putting on the mask.
Everywhere was crowded and the three finally found their way in.
Scholar Zhang is here, a lady screamed and others also screamed.
The three who were unfamiliarized were dumbfounded.
Those who aren't couple were allowed to show their face so Yanhui was not wearing a mask but a transparent, blue veil to cover up her identity.
Xiaoyi and the rest turned towards the so called Scholar Zhang and Xiaoyi suddenly hissed.
I thought he was some handsome hunk, turns out he was just this, Xiaoyi said looking at Lu Yi as if comparing the two but shook her head.
He is barely above average, what is with the noise, Yanhui said and her voice seems to have drawn attention. Even the Scholar Zhang was staring at her.
Scholar Zhang immediately made his way to their place.
You are....., he asked curiously.
He had seen so many beauties but none was capable of attracting him. Only those eyes got him standing in front of Yanhui.
Someone not worth knowing, Yanhui said and signalled to Xiaoyi and Lu Yi to make a move.
Even her voice is so pleasant, Zhang Ming thought.
Zhang Ming is the son of Official Zhang. He hails from Jin State and was one of the youngest and charming scholar. His father is the big boss behind Qing Hua Mountain. His father sent him here mainly to get a wife.
A lady immediately welcomed all the contestants.
Welcome to Qing Yu Mountain. Today we will be having three test, any lucky couple will get the chance to pass through the marriage bridge, get the marriage amulet, the lady said and everyone clapped.
Let the test begin, the lady announced and everyone stepped into the pavillion.
Soon, the couples were all separated.
What do you think they are doing to them inside there. Lu Yi just recovered, will he....., Xiaoyi's voice trailed off as Zhang Ming approaches them.
Hello ladies, my name is Zhang Ming, may I have the pleasure of knowing your name, Zhang Ming said politely.
Hello Scholar Zhang, Xiaoyi and Yanhui greeted.
My name is Xiaohui and my sister name is Xiaoba, Yanhui said politely.
Xiaohui, such a pleasant name, Zhang Ming complimented.
Before, Zhang Ming could ask another question, Lu Yi and the rest of the male contestants came out.
Xiaoyi immediately rushed to him.
Are you okay, Xiaoyi said circling worriedly around Lu Yi.
Female contestants, please come in, a lady announced and Lu Yi signalled for her to go in.
Xiaoyi smiled lightly and went in.
Lu Yi moved towards Yanhui.
How was it, Yanhui asked.
It is under control, now it is next to Xiaoyi to pass, Lu Yi said.
Do you give her any hint up about the answer, Yanhui whispered.
No, I didn't, Lu Yi said innocently.
Do you want to lose that badly, Yanhui asked in a low tone.
Miss Xiaohui, I guess you are not here for the couple test are you, Zhang Ming said trying to strike a conversation.
Yes, Yanhui explained simply.
Since Miss Xiaohui is here for matchmaking, then how about we take the matchmaking test together, it is right over there, Zhang Ming said.
Who is he, Lu Yi asked.
Yanhui responded, He is Scholar Zhang.
Scholar Zhang was busy scrutinizing Lu Yi.
Meanwhile, inside the room. Xiaoyi was been interrogated.
Which food does your partner dislike the most, the lady asked pleasantly.
Luckily am prepared. That foolish Yi didn't even give me a heads up, Xiaoyi thought before answering.
Seafood, Xiaoyi replied with a smile.
Which person is the most dearest person to your partner,the last ask the last question.
Xiaoyi fell silent.
You and contestants number 9 is in a draw, if you get this question, you win the second round, the lady urged.
His mother, Xiaoyi said.
She remembered how Lu Yi had used his life to protect his mother in the illusion. His teary eyes when his mother fell in front of him.
His mother, Xiaoyi repeated and the lady smiled.
Congratulations, you won.
The lady came out to announce as Xiaoyi and the rest of the ladies step out.
Congratulations, Contestants number 6 won the first round, the lady announced and Xiaoyi rushed to Lu Yi.
I am great right, Xiaoyi said
and her happy face could not be concealed even under the mask.
How did you get the last question, Lu Yi asked curiously.
When the lady was asking him the answer to the questions just now, he wanted to make it simpler but opted against it.
The illusion, Xiaoyi said and fell silent.
Since I got the answer, I want to know what happened to your mother, Xiaoyi said after hesitating for a while.
She is dead, Lu Yi eyes turned cold and he turned his face away from Xiaoyi.