Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 562 Zhihua, First Encounter

The spring breeze blows through thousands of willow trees, and the flower shop is full of singing girls and wine makers.

The ladies and daughters of each family poked their heads out of their houses and attics and looked lovingly at the handsome young man in white.

"I have heard that the Duke of Anguo is only in his early twenties. I did not believe it at first. After all, how could a third-rank warrior be this young? Now that I see him, the rumors are indeed true."

"This is definitely a golden son-in-law. My Yan'er is only 27 years old. If she can have a good relationship with this Duke Anguo, it will be a blessing from our ancestors."

"I have been a widow for five years and I have taken good care of myself. I am still in my prime. If I could make love with Lord Anguo, it would be so embarrassing."

"Madam Qian, stop daydreaming. You are almost thirty years old. How can the Duke of Anguo be interested in you?"

"Bah, you are the old woman. It is said that Duke Anguo likes wives, and I just fit his taste. The eldest daughter of the Xiao family is over 30 years old and has a son. She has entered the Chen family."

"You still want to compete with the Xiao family's eldest daughter. How can you not compare with her? When she was young, she was the most beautiful woman in Jiangnan."

"Jin Cuihua, I don't want to quarrel with you today, so don't make trouble for no reason."

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"It is said that the Yangzhou women are thin and graceful, and it is indeed true." Chen Mo couldn't help but sigh. He just took a few casual glances and saw several beautiful women with excellent looks.

When several heads of aristocratic families who were trying to establish a relationship with Xiao Quan heard this, they immediately had an idea.

Qin Hao, the head of the Qin family, immediately came to Chen Mo's side and flattered him, "Duke Anguo, my daughter is beautiful and young. I admire you very much and have even vowed that I will not marry anyone but you. It would be my honor to serve you."

Chen Mo: "..."

Xiao Quan: "..."

The heads of other noble families immediately expressed their opinions: "Master Qin, your family has only given birth to sons, so where did you get your daughter? How dare you deceive the Duke of Anguo in broad daylight?"

"Bullshit, how dare I deceive Duke Anguo? I just adopted two goddaughters a few days ago. If Duke Anguo likes them, they can serve him." Qin Hao said.

As soon as these words were spoken, the heads of all the noble families secretly cursed Qin Hao for being shameless.

Even the goddaughter came out.

Even the corners of Chen Mo's mouth twitched slightly, and he was about to refuse.

There was a sudden commotion ahead, and the people watching on both sides began to dodge.

At the end of the street, a carriage seemed to be frightened and rushed straight towards Chen Mo and his group.

"My lord, be careful." Sun Meng frowned and immediately stepped forward with a group of personal soldiers to stop them.

Chen Mo nodded.

Sun Meng was a sixth-rank warrior and had soldiers to help him, so it was easy for him to stop a frightened carriage.

After the carriage stopped, Sun Meng immediately led his men to surround the carriage.

Sun Meng shouted, "Who is on the carriage? How dare you ride your horse in the street and even charge at the Duke of Anguo? You are so bold. Come, capture him for me."

"General, please forgive me." At this moment, a voice like a yellow warbler came from the carriage, the voice was touching.

Then the curtain of the carriage was lifted, and a graceful figure in a red skirt and a red veil walked down from the carriage.

The soldiers around her did not let down their guard because of her identity as a woman and pointed their weapons at her.

"That seems to be Miss Zhihua from Huaxianglou."

"That red skirt and slender waist, there is no one else like her in Qinhuai City, it's Miss Zhihua." "Miss Zhihua is the newly selected courtesan of Huaxianglou this year, and she has never had a boyfriend yet."

"..."

The people watching on both sides were often guests of Huaxiang Tower, and they recognized Zhihua's identity at a glance.

Zhi Hua's face behind the red veil showed panic, and there was fear in her eyes. She bowed to Sun Meng and said, "I just came back from Guanshan Lake to enjoy the flowers. When I entered the city, my horse got scared for some reason and ran around recklessly. Thanks to the general who restrained the horse and saved my life..."

As she spoke, Zhihua glanced at the crowd behind Sun Meng and apologized, "If I have disturbed you, I hope you will forgive me."

Sun Meng glanced at her, then turned back to look at Chen Mo.

Chen Mo originally planned to ask Sun Meng to let her go, but he was surprised when he suddenly saw the red number "111" on the other's forehead.

Strength 111, that is the symbol of a seventh-grade warrior.

A seventh-rank warrior, in a small county, would be an absolute overlord, doing very well and handling things with ease.

It is absolutely impossible to be a slave and work as a prostitute in a brothel.

Of course, it is also possible that he was thinking too absolutely.

But it still aroused his interest.

Chen Mo walked up to her, looked her over from head to toe, and immediately asked, "Are you a local?"

"Maybe. I am an orphan. I was sold many times when I was young and then sold to Huaxiang Tower when I was thirteen years old." Zhihua whispered in a low voice. Her voice was pleasant to the ears. Her tragic life story moved and pity those who heard it.

After she finished speaking, coincidentally, a breeze blew and blew away the red veil on her face.

At the same time, loud shouts were heard all around.

Under the veil, there was an exquisite and beautiful face.

"It is said that Miss Zhihua is stunningly beautiful. I thought it was just the boasts of poor scholars before, but I didn't expect her reputation to be well-deserved."

"She looks like a fairy, but unfortunately she is a prostitute."

"If I can have a kiss with Miss Zhihua, I would be willing to live in a mansion and ride in a sedan chair when I go out."

The most favorite scholar in brothels is the scholar. Although the girls there will not let the scholar sleep for free, they will let the scholar eat and drink for free.

In an era without media, if girls in brothels wanted to become famous, they had to rely on scholars writing poems and lyrics praising them, and some brothels would even pay them.

"The girl is so pretty." Chen Mo looked up at the sky. It was June, the sun was shining brightly and it was already very warm, but Zhihua's makeup was still so delicate. Her rouge was so nice.

"Thank you, Duke Anguo, for your compliment. It is my honor to catch your eye." Zhihua raised her hands to cover her chest, bent down to pick up the red gauze that had been blown away, and a light blush appeared on her face.

This made the people watching around a little disappointed. They were thinking that when Zhihua bent down to pick up the red gauze, they would be able to see some scenery, but they didn't expect that she raised her hand to cover it.

"If the horse was frightened, then it was a misunderstanding. No one was injured, Miss Zhihua can go." Chen Mo said with a smile.

"Thank you, Lord Anguo, for your understanding." Zhimian showed joy and bowed to Chen Mo.

After that, Zhihua did not stay for long. She turned around and got on the carriage, and ordered the servants to make way for Duke Anguo to pass first.

"Let's go." Chen Mo turned around and said, then walked forward.

After everyone in the group had gone by, Zhihua did not show up again.

(End of this chapter)