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

Chapter 653: Blindfolded Guessing
In the side rooms, candles were lit and wax was boiling.

A rectangular table is filled with delicious dishes with good color, aroma and taste, which stimulate people's taste buds and make their mouths water.

In addition to the delicious dishes on the table, the four bright flowers sitting cross-legged around the table are also beautiful.

Xiao Yunxi, Xiao Ya, Xu Ying, and Chu Ran, just like the plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, each has its own characteristics.

Xiao Ya was dressed in a white dress, like an ancient painting, graceful, charming, pure and gentle, just like the girl next door.

Chu Ran is like a peony flower with delicate beauty, extremely beautiful.

Xu Ying, wearing a bright yellow palace skirt with her breasts half exposed, has a cold and beautiful face, but she looks coquettish.

Xiao Yunxi, in a purple dress, has a voluptuous figure. Compared with Xu Ying and Chu Ran, she has a kind of extraordinary mature charm.

One white, one green, one yellow, and one purple.

If it were placed on the Internet in Chen Mo's previous life, it would be the ceiling of the four tracks of purity, charm, gentleness, and mature women, an existence that could make people lick the screen to pieces.

However, these four flowers, each with a bright color, are sitting around a handsome young man. Judging from the way the four girls look at the young man, it can be seen that the four girls are attracted to the same man.

If this scene was seen by other men, they would definitely be envious and jealous of this young man.

If this man knew that what he saw was just the tip of the iceberg, he would probably hate the young man to death.

Beautiful women are a delight to the eyes. Surrounded by beautiful girls, Chen Mo feels even better when faced with the delicious food on the table.

"Husband, this is the tiger penis I asked the kitchen to make specially for you. It's to nourish you." Xiao Yunxi picked up the food and put it in Chen Mo's bowl.

"Your Highness, eat more leeks." Xu Ying picked up a few pieces of leeks for Chen Mo. She glanced at Xiao Yunxi, Xiao Ya, and Chu Ran. If Chen Mo didn't eat well now, she was worried that he would not be able to cope with it tonight.

Chu Ran and Xiao Ya were eating by themselves. The former had consumed a lot and was really hungry. Now he just wanted to fill his stomach.

Xiao Ya's crescent-shaped eyebrows were covered with a hint of shame. She lowered her head. Although she was eating, she was absent-minded. Especially when she thought about the unusual relationship between the four people, her body became weak.

"Don't pick food for me anymore. Eat quickly. If you're not full, don't complain about being hungry later." Chen Mo already had a big appetite, and now with the company of a beautiful woman, his appetite increased even more.

As soon as these words were spoken, the four girls' faces turned red and they looked at each other charmingly. Except for Xu Ying, they all shyly turned their heads away.

After saying that, Chen Mo concentrated on eating and did not touch the beauty beside him. After all, eating was also a part of cultivation. Meat could increase his experience in martial arts, and at his level, there was no shortage of innate spiritual objects on the dinner table.

Seeing Chen Mo eating seriously, Xu Ying and Xiao Yunxi stopped doing anything else and ate their meal in small bites with very elegant movements.

After dinner, Chen Mo didn't rush to exercise, but started chatting with them.

Xu Ying looked at Chen Mo with a chuckle and asked, "My Lord, how is the daughter of the Shu Mansion?"

Chen Mo sipped his tea, enjoying Xiao Yunxi's shoulder massage, turned around and said, "What's up?"

"Of course, compared with me, His Highness, and Madam Xiao and Madam Xiao, how about that?" Xu Ying said teasingly with her eyes as bright as water.

When Xiao Ya listened to the two Madams Xiao, she was so shy that she dared not look up, and she lowered her head even more.

Chen Mo was a little speechless and said, "What's there to compare? And if we really want to compare, it should be with Xiaoya. You experienced people, why are you interfering?"

And if we really have to rank them, Xu Ying wouldn't even be at the front among those who have experienced this.

Empress Dowager Liang Ji was an unrivaled person. Whether in terms of beauty, status or background, there was no one to rival her in the entire Song Dynasty.

The second is Xiao Yunxi. She is the first person who made Chen Mo experience what it means to be so ecstatic that he could not bear to leave and never want to leave. He only wanted to sink into oblivion with her.

Then came Princess Zhaoqing Chu Ran and Ning Wan, and then Xu Ying.

Although Xu Ying's status is higher than Ning Wan, and even higher than Chu Ran.

But deep down, Chen Mo still prefers to be reserved. Xu Ying's proactive and direct approach will reduce his sense of accomplishment.

Instead of listening to the words of an experienced person, for Chen Mo, it was not his wife Wu Mi, nor An Niang who accompanied him at first, nor the quirky Xiaolu, but the Qingning sisters.

First of all, the Qingning sisters and Xiao Ya have unique and stunning looks.

But in terms of figure and talent, Xiao Ya is not as good as the Qing Ning sisters.

The most important thing is that Zhiqing gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, for Chen Mo. As a child slave, Chen Mo was grateful to her in his heart.

The chaotic thoughts in Chen Mo's mind flashed through his mind. If the world had not been unsettled and the threat from Jin Xia was still there, he would have just wanted to retire and enjoy himself.

At the same time, he suddenly understood some of those emperors in his previous life's history who worked hard to govern the country in the early years but became incompetent rulers in the later years.

I have achieved such great achievements, what's wrong with enjoying myself?
"Your Highness, what are you thinking about? Why are you so absent-minded?" Chu Ran, who had been silent all this time, saw Chen Mo who was a little dazed and said softly.

Chen Mo smiled, looked at the four beauties, and said softly, "I was thinking, you all come from extraordinary backgrounds, and you are obviously proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. We have been together for so long, but I have never seen you perform your talents. It just so happens that we have time now."

Xu Ying's eyes lit up, and she was the first to speak: "Then I will dance for the prince."

After all, it's a way to express yourself.

She looked at Chu Ran and said, "Your Highness, please play the song "Pingsha Luoyan" for me."

"It just so happens that I have a guqin and a flute in my room. Your Highness, I'll get them for you and keep you company." Xiao Yunxi stood up to get the guqin and flute.

Xiao Ya: “…”

what about me?
She is also good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

But now there are people dancing, and people playing the piano and the flute.

She seemed a little redundant.

"Xiaoya, come here."

Chen Mo waved to Xiao Ya, and when she came over, he pulled her into his arms and hugged her.

At this time, Xiao Yunxi also brought the guqin and flute.

In his previous life, Chen Mo had a ginger cat.

He likes to eat and pet the cat instead of watching TV.

Now, the orange cat has been replaced by Xiao Ya.

Looking at Xu Ying dancing barefoot half a meter away, listening to the sound of piano and flute coming from his ears, Chen Mo hugged Xiao Ya and stroked her soft hair, as if his life had no regrets at this moment and he was very leisurely.

After a cup of tea, the lingering piano music came to an end. Xu Ying, like a fish leaping in the water, took a step and walked half a foot away. She came to Chen Mo, picked up the half-full glass of wine on the table, and handed it to Chen Mo: "My lord, how was my dance?"

At this point, Chu Ran's ten fingers that were resting on the strings also stopped, and Xiao Yunxi put down the flute from her lips.

Chen Mo finished the half cup of wine that Xu Ying fed him, picked some lotus seeds, and after hearing the moans in his arms, he laughed and said, "Like the blooming summer flowers, so beautiful."

Xu Ying smiled sweetly.

"My husband, where is my flute music and His Highness's Pingsha Luoyan?" Xiao Yunxi's voice sounded, as if she was competing for favor with Xu Ying.

"It's like the sound of nature, intoxicating and fascinating." Chen Mo said. "My husband, I also know the song "Pingsha Luoyan". Otherwise, I will play it for you."

Xiao Ya pulled at her open collar, wanting to show off as well.

Chen Mo pinched Xiao Ya's delicate cheeks and said softly, "It's getting late, let's take a rest."

"I'll make the bed." Xu Ying had been waiting for this moment.

"I'll help you." Chu Ran quickly got up and followed.

I've been busy with Chen Mo for so long, but I haven't made the bed yet.

Xiao Ya pretended to be wooden at this time.

Soon, after everyone got on the couch, the silver hook hanging from the curtain was lowered, and Empress Xu, who had taken off her eggshell, coiled around Chen Mo's chest like a snake, then leaned close to Chen Mo's ear, her eyes flowing with charm, and whispered, "My lord, let's play a little game. This game is called blindfold guessing."

Having said that, he briefly explained the rules of the game and specifically emphasized one point, asking Chen Mo to block his perception, otherwise the game would be boring.

After hearing this, Chen Mo's heart suddenly began to beat fast. Empress Xu was really smart.

Xu Ying's whisper was quite loud, so the other three women naturally heard it. They glared at Xu Ying with shame and anger, secretly cursing her "evil queen" in their hearts for coming up with such a ridiculous idea.

Fortunately, the title of Queen Xu Ying is just a title. If she really became the Queen at the pinnacle of imperial power, the entire country would be destroyed in her hands.

……

On the other side, Tongque Garden.

There is no moon tonight.

Therefore, before the hour of Hai, the night seemed particularly dark.

Mrs. Xiao had not slept yet. She was combing her smooth long hair in front of the mirror. Suddenly, she paused and quickly put down the peach wood comb. When she found a white hair among her long black hair, Mrs. Xiao frowned slightly, and her heart felt as if the sky had fallen.

After being stunned for a long time, my mood turned into a long sigh.

In the Song Dynasty, where the average life expectancy was around 50 years old, she, who was already in her thirties, had to accept the fact that she was "old".

She stared closely at the bright and beautiful face in the bronze mirror. Even though she took good care of herself, after searching for a while, she still found a wrinkle at the corner of her eye, which made her already ugly complexion fall instantly.

"I'm already middle-aged, no wonder the King of Wei didn't come. Maybe I shouldn't ask for those things," Mrs. Xiao said to herself.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside the house.

"Who?" There was a hint of joy in her voice. She hoped that it was Chen Mo who came, or that the servant brought news about Chen Mo.

"Sister, it's me." Mrs. Gan said outside the house.

"Oh, it's you. The door is not locked. Come in." Mrs. Xiao could not hide her disappointment.

Soon, the door opened and a graceful figure walked in.

"What's wrong with you, sister? You look so dejected." Mrs. Gan took small steps and came to Mrs. Xiao.

Madam Xiao did not intend to hide it from Madam Gan. She picked up the white hair that had just been pulled off the table and said, "I have white hair."

Mrs. Gan was stunned when she heard this, and then she also sighed: "Sister, I have it too, but we have to be more open-minded. Those rural women outside have white hair in their teens. We are much better than them."

"Alas, let's not talk about this anymore." Madam Xiao stood up and poured a cup of tea for Madam Gan, saying, "Sister, why are you here so late? Is there something wrong?"

"Empress Xu and Princess Zhaoqing went to Prince Wei's palace and haven't returned yet." Madam Gan took the tea and said.

Madam Xiao widened her eyes slightly: "Did the King of Wei ask them to go?"

"Probably not. According to my sister, no one from the Prince of Wei's Palace has been to Tongque Garden in the past few days."

"That means they went there on their own. Aren't they afraid of being kicked out by Princess Wei?"

"That's not clear, but looking at the Princess Wei, she isn't a jealous person."

"Thank goodness, otherwise I would have been so angry that I would have vomited blood."

"Ugh."

As they talked, the two women looked at each other and sighed deeply. Then Madam Gan said, "We must learn from them, otherwise the King of Wei will forget us sooner or later."

"How do I learn it? Do you have a plan?"

"Aren't you here to discuss this with your sister?" Mrs. Gan said.

Madam Xiao pondered for a while, then said, "I heard from my family that both our families have invested in the Linhuai Chamber of Commerce led by King Wei, and tomorrow is the day when the first bank opens in Xiangyang. For such a happy event, we must hold a banquet to celebrate.

And tomorrow is the palace examination, so the banquet may have to be postponed to the evening. Therefore, we can ask the family members to help."

When Mrs. Gan heard this, she thought it was a great idea.

……

The next day, it was dawn.

The door was knocked loudly. The charming atmosphere behind the curtains had not yet dissipated. Chen Mo was awakened from the soft and white jade arms. He opened his eyes and subconsciously said, "Who is it?"

"I, I've had enough of the trouble last night." Outside the house, Xia Zhining said, "Why don't you get up quickly? Have you forgotten about the palace examination?"

Hearing this, Chen Mo suddenly stood up, which also woke up Xu Ying and the others.

Xu Ying glanced at the sunlight outside the window. She was obviously still not awake. She hugged Chen Mo's arm and said, "My Lord, it's still early. Stay with me for a while."

Chen Mo pulled his arm free and said softly, "It's getting late, and there's still the palace examination. I have to prepare early and get up."

"Husband, I'll wait for you to get up." At this time, Xiao Ya, who had also woken up, said.

"No need, you are tired too. Just sleep for a while. I will tell the maids to call you later." Chen Mo said.

"Okay." Xiao Ya no longer insisted. She was still very sleepy.

……

Out of the room.

Xia Zhining was leaning against the pillar in the corridor outside the house. When she saw Chen Mo coming out, she immediately said coldly, "You actually let them stay overnight."

"Ahem." Chen Mo coughed lightly, then smiled and said, "We chatted a little late yesterday. I couldn't ask them to leave then, and it wasn't safe at night."

"You really care about them."

"Zhi Ning, why are you jealous of them? Come on, give me a kiss." Chen Mo was about to hug Xia Zhi Ning, but the latter dodged him and said sarcastically, "Don't touch me, I find it dirty."

Chen Mo: "..."

(End of this chapter)