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"very nice."

This was Zhao Paner's first time to the palace, and it had a great impact on her. It made her realize that if she wanted to be a good lady in the Marquis's Mansion, she not only had to manage the Mansion well, but also had to be cautious when she was outside. The confrontations between the women in the harem and backyard should not be underestimated. If she was not careful, problems might arise, causing unnecessary trouble.

Late at night, Zhao Pan'er lay beside Zhou Chen.

She felt very happy to marry Zhou Chen. Zhou Chen was very good to her and could satisfy all her needs.

But recently her body has gradually begun to weaken, because Zhou Chen's physique is too strong, he is as strong as an ox, he seems to feel no fatigue, and recovers very quickly.

She was very happy at the beginning, but her physical fitness was not as good as Zhou Chen's after all. It became difficult for her to get up the next day. After a long time, she could no longer bear it.

On the other hand, Zhou Chen, even after a hard night's work, could still be full of energy the next day.

Zhao Pan'er left the Jiaofangsi very early. She had been hiding her incompetence before, so she had no experience in this area. Later, after leaving the Jiaofangsi, she dated Ouyang Xu, and their relationship was based on love but ended in courtesy.

So before she met Zhou Chen, she was just a virtuous girl.

But after all, I have spent a few years in places like the Jiaofangsi. Although I have not experienced those things, I still have some understanding of this kind of thing.

After marrying into the Marquis's Mansion, Nanny Zhu had told her some things about this in private, so she also knew that Zhou Chen was different from ordinary people in this regard.

She didn't quite understand. Was it because Zhou Chen had high martial arts skills, or was he really gifted?

But no matter what, since they got married, except for the occasional inconvenience, the two have always been inseparable.

Zhao Pan'er felt that if she continued like this, she would be ruined sooner or later, so sometimes when facing Zhou Chen, she had to refuse.

Originally, she was worried that it would make Zhou Chen unhappy, but Zhou Chen didn't care at all. Although they couldn't sleep together sometimes, he would still hold her in his arms every night to sleep, which made her feel particularly at ease.

"Pan'er, I may have to come back late tonight. Someone from the department is hosting a banquet at the Jiaofang Department."

Zhou Chen spoke frankly, and Zhao Pan'er didn't think there was anything wrong with it. She replied gently, "Then let Qin Yi follow?"

"it is good."

Zhao Pan'er tidied Zhou Chen's clothes and watched him leave.

She was not very opposed to Zhou Chen going to the Jiaofangsi. In that era, going to the Jiaofangsi to visit brothels was a very normal thing, especially for many scholars, who were proud of it and often recited poems and sang lyrics in brothels. Sometimes it would even be passed down as a good story.

Besides, Zhou Chen took the initiative to tell him, which showed that she was open-minded enough. Even if Zhou Chen really did something in the Jiaofang Bureau, as long as it was not excessive, she would turn a blind eye.

This is because in ancient times, women generally had a low status and were very receptive.

Even the heroic father in her mind had more than one woman, her mother, and two concubines.

Zhou Chen married her as the lady of the Marquis' Mansion and treated her so well. She no longer needed too much desire.

What's more, she had been tormented a lot by Zhou Chen these days, and she could naturally see that Zhou Chen had restrained himself, so she could accept that Zhou Chen occasionally went out and indulged himself.

Zhou Chen didn’t know what Zhao Paner was thinking. If he knew, he would also express his emotion.

The ancient times were really good! Damn good!

As soon as the carriage left the Marquis' Mansion, a figure got on the carriage. Qin Yi, who was driving the carriage, pretended not to see it and concentrated on driving the carriage.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1007: Taken Down, Zhang Haohao is Deported

Inside the carriage, Lei Jiu knelt on one knee in front of Zhou Chen.

"Owner."

"Get up and sit down."

Zhou Chen asked Lei Jiu to stand up and sit next to him. Lei Jiu sat halfway with an expressionless face, and then began to report.

"Master, according to your instructions, we have arranged for twenty-six people to go to the north to join the army. They are all carefully selected and can be trusted."

Zhou Chen nodded. For the side quest of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, he had already started making plans and arranged people to go to the northern border. As long as his people could infiltrate there, even if they only became low-level officers in the end, they might be able to play a role in the future.

Not only did he ask Lei Jiu to arrange people, he also privately arranged some people himself. Although the number was not large, they were all loyal.

"Well done. Next, you should inform everyone to stay dormant and silent. Unless there is an order from me, live a peaceful life."

He assigned certain positions to his subordinates in various places, so there would be absolutely no problem with their normal life. He didn't know how long it would take before they could go back to the battlefield, but these people probably wouldn't have the chance to go back to the battlefield, so letting them live a normal life was also a way to repay their loyalty.

"Yes, Master."

Lei Jiu didn't ask anything and agreed directly. Then Zhou Chen waved his hand and he quickly disappeared from the carriage.

Rubbing his head, Zhou Chen remembered that during the reign of Song Renzong, there seemed to be no large-scale war between Song and Liao. Renzong Zhao Zhen was also a soft-hearted emperor who was often bullied and targeted by civil servants in the court. In the end, he was still given the title of "Ren".

Renzong sounds good, but in Zhou Chen's opinion, this is not a good posthumous title for the emperor. If the emperor is benevolent, it means that his ministers are strong. Can this be a good thing?

Not only Renzong Zhao Zhen, but even Empress Dowager Liu, who had been ruling the country from behind the scenes for the past ten years, was a person who sought stability. To be honest, it was not an easy thing to expect a war between Song and Liao to start during their reign.

That's why Zhou Chen felt a headache. He didn't know how long it would take him to plan before he could start a war. He couldn't really wait for another few decades, right?

As the New Year is approaching, the city of Tokyo is obviously much more lively and festive than usual. The streets are full of colors and there is an endless stream of pedestrians. Young girls, who are rarely seen at other times, are also coming out of their homes, happily playing around.

The day passed quickly, and when it was time to get off duty in the evening, a group of people from the Palace Front Department went to the Jiaofang Department in a grand manner.

Today, a new commander of the various classes took office and invited everyone from the Palace Front Department. However, it was obvious that he was on Zhou Chen's side, so Commander-in-Chief Guo Fen, who was the highest officer of the Palace Front Department, did not attend, and no one from his department came either.

For more than a dozen people to go to the Jiaofangsi, the consumption is actually quite high. Usually, people seldom come to such a high-standard Jiaofangsi, but when there is a big event, they will still choose this place. After all, the prostitutes here are official prostitutes, and their standards are definitely much higher than those of ordinary brothels.

Zhou Chen drank and talked with his subordinates, and he didn't leave until the others dispersed.

In fact, when the Palace Front Office sent someone to the Jiaofang Office to reserve a seat, Zhang Haohao already knew that Zhou Chen would come, so she had made preparations early and was waiting for Zhou Chen to find her.

Under the leadership of the maid, Zhou Chen came to a small courtyard of the Jiaofang Division. Zhang Haohao was the oiran lady, and Zhou Chen was greeted again, so she is now treated very well in the Jiaofang Division and has her own independent courtyard.

The maid took him away and left. Zhou Chen walked straight into the yard, and then saw a woman in pink palace dress and with beautiful makeup walking towards him.

"I have met the Marquis."

Unlike her previous performances when she wore heavy makeup, Zhang Haohao only wore light makeup at this time, because she felt that Zhou Chen liked Zhao Paner very much, and Zhao Paner always wore light makeup, so she thought that Zhou Chen liked light makeup more.

"No need to be polite."

"Master Marquis, please come inside."

Zhang Haohao led Zhou Chen into the house. In fact, she was somewhat nervous. Ever since she confessed her feelings to Zhou Chen last time, Zhou Chen never came to see her again.

Seeing that the New Year's Eve was approaching, Zhou Chen came suddenly, and she was really nervous and excited.

After Zhou Chen sat down, Zhang Haohao poured tea for him in a familiar manner.

"My Lord, I am not as knowledgeable about tea as Madam Zhao, so I can only use these to pour tea for you. Please don't blame me, my Lord."

"It's out of the way."

Zhou Chen picked up the tea and took a sip. It tasted good. He often drank the tea brewed by Zhao Paner, and his taste had already improved. Zhang Haohao's tea was considered pretty good.

"No one has troubled you during this period, right?"

Zhang Haohao replied gratefully, "Since you have said hello, no one here dares to embarrass me. I thank you, my Lord."

Zhou Chen said as a matter of course: "Since you have decided to follow me, I will naturally not let you suffer any injustice. Come here."

Zhang Haohao's heart tightened, but she still walked over obediently with a beautiful smile.

Zhou Chen suddenly reached out, grabbed Zhang Haohao's arm, and then pulled him towards himself.

Zhang Hao turned around lightly, his dress fluttered, and with a cry of surprise, he fell into Zhou Chen's arms.

Leaning on Zhou Chen's chest, Zhang Haohao blushed and didn't dare to look at Zhou Chen.

But Zhou Chen gently lifted her chin, turned her head around, and made her look at him, watching her cheeks and ears turn red.

With a slight smile, Zhou Chen gently stroked Zhang Haohao's smooth face with his fingertips, from the eyebrows to the cheeks...

Zhang Haohao's face became more rosy, and her body trembled slightly, but she still stared at Zhou Chen, and did not avoid Zhou Chen's eyes.

The touch was good, Zhou Chen kept moving his hands, and said in his mouth: "Ms. Zhang, it's still too late for you to regret it. After today, you will never have a chance to regret it."

Although Zhang Haohao's face was flushed and she looked shy, she still answered in a firm and decisive tone.

"I have no regrets. Being able to serve the Marquis is the greatest blessing in my life."

Zhou Chen smiled, and then told her with practical actions. Amid Zhang Haohao's exclamation, he picked her up.

Zhang Haohao’s voice is really nice, and Zhou Chen likes this unique feeling.

An hour passed quickly. Zhou Chen now felt refreshed, while Zhang Haohao leaned against Zhou Chen tiredly, unable to muster any strength in her body. She still hasn't recovered.

Zhou Chen picked up Zhang Haohao, placed her in front of him, stroked her hair, and whispered comforting words.

"After a while, I will have someone redeem you, but it won't be in my name, and I won't be able to take you into the Marquis's mansion."

Zhang Haohao's eyes dimmed. Although she had guessed this possibility a long time ago, she still had hope in her heart.

But she adjusted her mentality very well. Although she could not enter the Marquis' Mansion as a concubine, she was able to escape from being a concubine and had Zhou Chen as her backer, which was enough.

On the other hand, if she entered the Marquis's Mansion, she would just be a concubine. Moreover, with her experience, being a concubine in the Marquis's Mansion would probably be looked down upon. It would be better for her to stay outside and be free.

But in this way, her relationship with Zhou Chen would become shameful and unprotected.

"I am the Marquis's man now, and I will obey him."

Zhou Chen couldn't hear the resentment in Zhang Haohao's tone. Although he didn't come to the Jiaofang Division some time ago, let alone see Zhang Haohao, he arranged for someone to investigate.

Zhang Haohao did not lie to him. Since that conversation, she had indeed not met Chi Pan again. She was also very well behaved and had no other thoughts. She had been staying in the Jiaofangsi.

To Zhou Chen, Zhang Haohao is naturally far inferior to Zhao Paner, so his standards for her are naturally different.

He likes Zhang Haohao's tact and wisdom. Maybe Zhang Haohao has her own little thoughts, but it can be seen that she is still very obedient when facing him, and that is enough.

There was no love between him and Zhang Haohao. It was a consensual thing. With her, he could have a different experience and be more unrestrained.

Isn’t a man’s happiness just that simple?

"Don't worry about the future. I have arranged a house for you. You can live there. I won't force you to do anything, and I won't let you stay at home all the time. If you want to go out for a walk, you can go out anytime. If you want to continue singing, you can come to the Jiaofangsi to be a coach. If you want to do other things, as long as it's not difficult, I will try my best to satisfy you and help you."

Zhang Haohao had been listening to Zhou Chen carefully. She thought that Zhou Chen did not take her into the Marquis' Mansion because he was planning to keep her as a beauty in a cage and make her a canary in a cage.

But when she heard what Zhou Chen said at the end, saying that he would not restrict her freedom and agreed to let her go out at any time, and that she could continue to sing, and even be a coach in the Jiaofangsi, or do other things, her heart suddenly trembled.

Having worked in the Jiaofangsi for a long time, she knew very well how others viewed the women who came out of the Jiaofangsi, especially the high-ranking officials. Even if they were redeemed, they would only become concubines without freedom. Worse still, they might be treated as commodities and given away at will.

So if Zhou Chen can really do what he says, even if she is not even given the status of a concubine, she still feels that this kind of life is far better and more free and easy than going to the Hou's mansion to be a concubine.

Isn't it better to just look at Zhou Chen's expression than to look at the expressions of many people?

Zhou Chen continued, "As for the future, you don't have to worry. As long as I'm here, no one can bully you. If we have children in the future, I won't mistreat them, and I won't let anyone bully them. If it's a son, I'll arrange a bright future for him. If it's a daughter, I'll arrange a good marriage for her."

Zhang Haohao's body trembled, with a look of disbelief on his face: "My Lord, you, what you said is true?"

Zhou Chen stroked her cheek gently and replied kindly: "Of course."

Zhang Haohao hugged Zhou Chen tightly and said excitedly: "My Lord, thank you, um..."

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After a long time, Zhou Chen and Zhang Haohao had stood up. Zhang Haohao gently helped Zhou Chen put on his clothes. What was different from before was that when she looked at Zhou Chen again, her eyes were tender, her brows were relaxed, and she looked very excited.

If Zhou Chen could help her escape citizenship, she would be grateful and willing to follow Zhou Chen. Then the future that Zhou Chen had just told her about completely conquered her heart.

For these women who came from the Jiaofangsi, most of them were confused about the future and few had any plans.

Even if she was redeemed and taken home to be a concubine, she would still be living under someone else's roof and would not have freedom.

Even if you redeem yourself when you reach the age, the future will be difficult.

As for offspring, they couldn't even imagine it. Who would look down on the descendants of official prostitutes?

But Zhou Chen gave Zhang Haohao a guarantee, not only expressing his willingness to have children with her, but also promising to give their children a bright future. For her, this made her happier than if Zhou Chen had helped her to renounce her citizenship.

Which woman doesn’t want to have her own children? Which woman doesn’t want her children to be successful?

Although these are still very far away for Zhang Haohao, it does not prevent her from imagining a bright future.

"I will arrange for someone to help you with your denaturalization. It will be done before the New Year. Then you can return to the courtyard I have arranged for you to celebrate the New Year."

"I have already arranged the mansion for you, but I have only arranged a few maids to clean the house and guards to guard the house. You can find maids and stewards yourself. I will have someone send you the banknotes."

Zhou Chen told Zhang Haohao all his arrangements.

Zhang Haohao said hurriedly: "My Lord, there is no need to give me banknotes. I have saved some money over the years, which is enough for me."

Zhou Chen smiled and touched her cheek: "Your money is your money. Now that you are with me, it is only natural for me to spend money on you. You don't have to refuse."

Zhang Haohao no longer insisted after hearing this and smiled sweetly at Zhou Chen: "Okay, I will listen to you."

Zhou Chen acted quickly. The next day, someone came to help Zhang Haohao redeem himself and get out of prison. The person who came to handle the matter was an official from the Ministry of Rites. The Jiaofangsi certainly did not dare to refuse to release him, so everything was done smoothly.