After Becoming the Villain Mother-in-Law, I Launch My Redemption Arc Chapter 68: Regardless of Gender

Although ng Yao didn’t understand horses, she could observe.

This horse selected by Li Baixia, though not very tall, had a sleek and shiny coat.

It gave the impression of a spirited young lad... oh no, a spirited young horse.

The bluish-gray fur was intermixed with white.

It looked sowhat like the color of fully burnt ashes.

ng Yao touched the horse’s mane, "Welco to our family, let’s give you a na, you’ll be called Ashes from now on."

"What a strange na," ng Zhu muttered, "Aren’t they all supposed to be nad sothing like ’Chasing the Wind’ or ’Lightning’?"

ng Yao laughed, "Horses with those nas are all top horses, right? Besides, what’s strange about Ashes? Look, the color of its coat is just like ashes, isn’t it vivid!"

Whether it understood ng Yao’s words or not, Ashes snorted, seemingly very pleased.

Li Chang’an chid in, "Mom, I think Auntie chose a good na."

"Anyway, it’s her horse, she can call it whatever she wants. You talk to your aunt about how to care for it; I’m tired and need to rest," ng Zhu said.

ng Yao had no interest in horse care, so she called Zhao Dajiang out, but Qin Zheng also ca along.

"Eh? Who is this?" ng Zhu exchanged glances with Qin Zheng.

"Greetings, madam," Qin Zheng bowed to ng Zhu.

ng Yao quickly explained, "This is Si Mo, who will accompany Dahe during his exams."

"He looks unbelievably good!" ng Zhu exclaid, "In all my years, I’ve never seen anyone as good-looking."

"He’s certainly quite striking," ng Yao said.

"This won’t do, having soone like that around Dahe—how is he supposed to focus on his studies?" ng Zhu frowned.

ng Yao was a bit stunned, not quite understanding what ng Zhu ant.

Seeing ng Yao’s confusion, ng Zhu patiently said, "Little sister, I need to talk to you seriously about this."

With that, she pulled ng Yao along to her room.

"What’s going on, elder sister?"

As ng Zhu entered the room, she turned around and locked the door.

ng Yao was baffled.

"Even though it’s not unusual for scholars to have such inclinations, you can’t be so blatant about it. People usually visit certain establishnts as a form of cultural refinent. But having him around at all tis, won’t that distract Dahe from his studies? Plus, with his looks, keeping him around is bound to cause trouble." ng Zhu looked serious.

Many scholars were successful; quite a few had such inclinations.

Quarrels over won were common.

Similarly, there were plenty of quarrels over n as well.

If the Zhao Family were distinguished and affluent,

then having such a person around wouldn’t attract unwarranted attention.

But the Zhao Family doesn’t even qualify as a scholar-farming family, so how could they protect such an exceptionally handso attendant?

In the future, if soone were interested, and if Dahe were to back down a bit, perhaps trouble could be avoided.

But young n, being hot-blooded, how many would back down?

They’d risk everything for a beauty—oh no, for a handso man. The odds of such a scenario are quite high, very high.

What would be the consequences then?

"Elder sister, it’s not what you think," ng Yao said, sowhat amused.

"Better if it’s not!" ng Zhu replied, "You should find another attendant."

"Is it truly as serious as you say, elder sister?" ng Yao asked.

"I’ve been tactfully stating it. It’s not just scholars; truthfully, many n have such preferences, even those with influence. In Fengyang Town, there was once a wealthy family—a young man there was so handso, he was described as otherworldly. From a young age, young won and wives couldn’t take their eyes off him. Everyone in town was curious about what kind of beauty would suit him! In the end, before he got married, his family’s business collapsed. His parents fell ill from stress, and to provide them with the best dicine, he willingly accompanied a rich rchant." ng Zhu sighed, "It was said that his looks brought disaster to his family."

So, not only are beauties fated to suffer, but also the exceptionally handso...

For boys, being too attractive isn’t safe either.

ng Yao called Zhao Dahe in and explained ng Zhu’s concerns to him.

Zhao Dahe first assured them he didn’t have such inclinations, then explained Qin Zheng’s identity to ng Zhu.

ng Zhu beca even more worried.

"If anyone recalls this and investigates..."

"Their family is just a branch of the Qin Family. Those who ransacked and exiled the Qin Family didn’t consider them important. Besides, with Qin Zheng’s current appearance, people might be struck by his good looks, but no one would associate him with the previous Qin Zheng," Zhao Dahe said.

"But what if sothing goes wrong..."

"Auntie, fortune favors the bold. Moreover, the Qin family was only exiled; no one can say for sure they won’t have a chance to return. If they do, helping Qin Zheng in his ti of need is a favor he’ll never forget." Zhao Dahe replied.

ng Zhu sighed, "But you shouldn’t keep him by your side. Auntie’s not exaggerating, it’s just..."

If it’s as ng Zhu says, indeed, Qin Zheng was too conspicuous.

[Disguise him, you can use makeup on him. The costics I produce guarantee to transform him.]

The system’s voice echoed in ng Yao’s mind.

Although the system’s goal was for silver, this wasn’t a bad plan.

"Clumsy hands, I don’t know how to apply makeup." ng Yao remained calm; this wasn’t her first ti dealing with the system, knowing it was a trap.

[Buy costics, and a makeup skill is included.]

All of ng Yao’s silver was gone, and not only that, the system seized several of her embroideries.

The space now contained a set of antique-looking costics and tools.

How antique-looking? They were the kind that, once ng Yao took them out, outsiders would only admire their exquisite beauty without questioning their origins.

There was nothing out of place; they looked just like the packaging from costic shops, only more refined.

As for the makeup skill, ng Yao didn’t feel anything; according to the system, its power would only show when applying makeup.

"Just make him look ordinary," ng Yao said.

Zhao Dahe and ng Zhu both stared at ng Yao.

ng Yao remained unfazed, "Zhao Ting taught ."

Zhao Dahe thought: Is there anything my father can’t do?

"Can you make him up?" ng Zhu was curious if soone so handso could actually be made to look plain.

"You both step out first, I need to prepare," ng Yao said.

She couldn’t possibly pull out the items in front of them.

Although they didn’t know what needed preparing, ng Zhu and Zhao Dahe left.

ng Yao retrieved the items from her space, placed them in the basket usually used for needles, and carried it out of the room.

Zhao Dahe was already discussing with Qin Zheng what ng Yao and ng Zhu had said.

Qin Zheng nodded continuously, full of agreent.

Right, being too attractive and born into wealth and power would be beneficial.

Otherwise, it would be a source of trouble.

Regardless of gender.