They all want to change my future.

Chapter 65 A Date Under the Moon

"Judging from the tone of your voice, Miss Ji," Li Zhi looked at Ji Baizhi's slightly solemn profile in the moonlight, "it seems you are somewhat worried about tomorrow's events."

Ji Baizhi nodded slightly, without denying it:

"Actually, even if you hadn't come to me tonight, I would have gone to find you. I just thought about it and I feel that something is not right about this matter."

"Inappropriate" implies that there will be fluctuations or changes.

Uncertainty was exactly what Li Zhi wanted to see, so far he wasn't bothered by it; instead, he asked with great interest:

"So, in your opinion, what kind of changes will occur?"

Seeing his completely fearless attitude, Ji Baizhi sighed helplessly again:

"Young master, you really don't take your own safety seriously at all."

"Oh?" Li Zhi raised his eyebrows even higher. "Judging from this, the change is quite bad?"

"Um."

Ji Baizhi stretched out her hand, letting the moonlight shine into her palm, and lifted a spoonful of moonlight as if trying to scoop it up from the water.

Li Zhi didn't notice the perfect control of true energy; he just thought the scene was quite beautiful.

The plain hands are like jade, gently shining in the moonlight.

"Qu Hongxiao's plan is to lure the snake out of its hole, but in my opinion, it's more like trying to catch the moon's reflection in the water."

"Was it all for nothing?" Li Zhi continued Ji Baizhi's question.

"That's right."

Ji Baizhi smiled and let go, and the shimmering moonlight scattered as her true essence dissipated.

"The factions under the Empress's command are intertwined with each other. Over the past ten years, they have become intertwined. If Qu Hongxiao really wanted to deal with the Lu family, she wouldn't need to go through all this trouble. With her status as the Master of the Star Gazing Pavilion, a single word would suffice."

As a seventh-level grandmaster, he holds a high position and wields great power; killing someone is as simple as uttering a single word.

"But she didn't do that." Ji Baizhi looked at Li Zhi with a strange expression. "On the contrary, she wanted to use your status as a young master and the sect to do this. I feel that she has some ill intentions."

Li Zhi didn't respond to this, but nodded to signal Ji Baizhi to continue.

"Also, young master, have you considered this?" Ji Baizhi seemed to have thought of a scenario, her expression becoming somewhat solemn: "In what capacity would Qu Hongxiao help you, Master of the Star Gazing Pavilion? It's absolutely impossible."

Li Zhi nodded and followed her train of thought:

"In everyone's eyes, I am someone sent by the sect, and I should have absolutely no connection with the Star Gazing Tower or the Empress's side. If the Star Gazing Tower suddenly jumps out to protect me, wouldn't that arouse suspicion?"

"That's exactly right."

Ji Baizhi nodded. "That's why I said this change could be very bad. If Qu Hongxiao pushes the young master out, and then she stands by and watches, the young master's situation will be dire."

"That makes sense," Li Zhi replied, but he wasn't afraid; instead, he laughed: "It seems Qu Hongxiao is quite vicious."

These words, spoken with a hint of humor, made Ji Baizhi smile involuntarily.

"Young master speaks so casually and happily, why do you not seem like you've been tricked?"

"Because it hasn't happened yet," Li Zhi said calmly. "And even if it did, wouldn't you still have me?"

The words carried a heavy weight of trust, and the gaze was full of affection, yet Ji Baizhi felt somewhat uneasy and said softly:

"Young master, you always say such nice things."

"Indeed." Li Zhi nodded, stroking his chin. "It feels pretty shameless. He clearly offended someone outside, and you're the one who has to clean up his mess."

To admit it like that left Ji Baizhi somewhat bewildered, but after gazing at Li Zhi for a moment, seeing his sincere expression, she suddenly smiled, like a lotus flower blooming under the moonlight:

"Well, the fact that you said that shows you have my heart, so I'm even more relieved."

"However," she changed the subject, returning to the main point, "besides relying on me, does the young master truly have no other plans? Tomorrow in court, if Wei Yu really does collude with the Lu family, what will the young master do?"

"I hadn't thought of that."

Li Zhi spread his hands: "My current reliance is nothing more than Miss Ji, Miss Lin, and Qu Hongxiao."

Hearing her name listed first, Ji Baizhi's eyes flickered with a hint of joy.

But then she thought about it again, and it felt like Li Zhi was testing which of the three of them could be trusted.

Young master, where does your confidence come from?

Li Zhi was unaware of Ji Baizhi's current thoughts, and he continued speaking, following his earlier thoughts:

"Speaking of which, I've never been to a prison cell or eaten prison food, but I'd really like to experience it."

This indifference to everything, this desire to simply experience it all, brought Ji Baizhi back to her senses. She understood something; where did this confidence come from? It was because she simply didn't care.

"Young Master, you are even more carefree than I imagined," Ji Baizhi exclaimed sincerely.

"Is there?"

"Of course." Ji Baizhi looked at Li Zhi and asked softly, "Do you remember why you first sought out Qu Hongxiao, young master?"

"I've almost forgotten," Li Zhi thought for a moment, then continued, "But isn't it still quite interesting to go find out what happened to her afterward?"

This stubbornness made Ji Baizhi sigh again: "Young Master, think again, why do you want to go to the Lu family?"

"I do remember this one. Qu Hongxiao helped me choose it so I could become famous."

Li Zhi laughed as he spoke, "As a result, things turned out this way by some twist of fate. Indeed, the joy of fighting with others is endless. I'm getting more and more excited to see what will happen tomorrow."

"Young master, you are truly confident."

Ji Baizhi's voice was soft, yet each word was clear, "Young master, don't forget what the ultimate purpose of making a name for yourself is?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten."

Looking at Ji Baizhi's stunningly beautiful figure, Li Zhi said softly, "Of course, it's to marry the most beautiful woman in the world."

This was, of course, Qu Hongxiao's original plan: to help Li Zhi become famous, to mold him into her ideal image, and then to make Ji Baizhi fall in love with him.

Next came the Dragon Gate Examination, where she came in first place. The Empress bestowed a marriage upon her, and Qu Hongxiao watched as the phoenix fell to earth.

The idea was great, but the first step was wrong.

Ji Baizhi remained calm and composed in the face of Li Zhi's words, saying, "Young Master, you seem to have forgotten that we offended Qu Hongxiao today. Her original plan will definitely change."

"Is this woman really that vengeful?"

Li Zhi smiled and said, "So, Miss Ji, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"I wanted to say..."

Ji Baizhi lowered her head, her delicate hand gently brushing away non-existent dust from the stone table. Her voice was as soft as a sigh, "That woman is cunning and scheming. Young master, you must be careful."

"It's best to cut ties with her completely."

Li Zhi picked up on Ji Baizhi's words and understood why she had been so roundabout earlier.

The ultimate goal of cooperating with Qu Hongxiao was to obtain Ji Baizhi, wasn't it?

I'm right here now, why bother going to such lengths to get involved with that woman, Qu Hongxiao?

Ji Baizhi said she already knew that Li Zhi would not agree.

He cares more about the process and the things that happen along the way than the result.

However, Ji Baizhi still said, "Whether you accept it or not is your business, but as a virtuous wife, there are some things I still need to say."

Li Zhi looked at Ji Baizhi, who remained silent, and noticed that her ears were slightly red before smiling and saying, "It seems you've really thought a lot about this."

The beauty under the moon remained silent, but the young master rose and smiled:

"Let's see what happens tomorrow. If Qu Hongxiao doesn't do anything, I won't go."

Is this really true?

It's a deal.

Ji Baizhi looked up and smiled at Li Zhi: "Then tomorrow, young master, just wait for me to come and rescue you!"