Chapter 24 (2/2)
“What’s that?” The other person sounded way too seriousShen Qiao didn’t suspect hi the conversation elsewhere
Yan Wushi+ laughed, “When prostitutes in a brothel feed wine to their customers mouth-to-mouth, it’s called a ‘lip-cup’ Well, it’s not a problem for me if you want me to feed the medicine to you the same way”
Shen Qiao was an upright gentleman who had always kept a pure heart and few desires When had he ever heard flirtations like this? He immediately pursed his lips, but his pale face was inevitably suffused with a thin layer of redness However, rather than shyness, it was caused by fury
Yan Wushi+ finally had enough teasing Seeing the change in Shen Qiao’s expression, he burst into laughter and see
Shen Qiao’s face was livid with rage
Ever since then, Yan Wushi+ seemed to have his mind set on so Shen Qiao He often play-acted in front of others just to see Shen Qiao change his expression
Shen Qiao’s teood, and his mind was secure as well After a few rounds, he
he was already able to keep a straight face in front of all sorts of harassment and harsh comments However, Yan Wushi+ didn’t lose interest in him at all In fact, he even pushed further as if he was determined to find the other person’s bottom line
Fortunately, although he asked Shen Qiao to travel together with him, Yan Wushi+ didn’t restrict Shen Qiao’s freedoo other places, so he spentto the wind, the rain, and the rustling outside He tried not to cause any trouble for others
Occasionally, there would be exceptions as well This was a big inn with lots of people coovernest inns in the whole City of Ying Prefecture, the best place to gather information The most beautiful courtyard in the city was certainly not the only reason why Yan Wushi+ chose to stay here
The inns and taverns at this period of ti-halls and compart compartments and private coroups for privateto scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants by the innkeepers in order to attract customers
Merchants could ask to sit in rooms where there were a lot of merchants Even if they didn’t know each other beforehand, they ht be able to become friends after the meal, and they could also expand their networks and even set so the opportunity It was indeed a benefit for both sides Same for the scholars and the martial artists Of course, there were alsoto be scholars and they insisted on joining the scholars’ costocks , people wouldn’t want lose their faces like that
Yan Wushi+ should have belonged to the pugilist group, but he had another identity Ying Prefecture was already within the borders of Northern Zhou If he were to reveal his position as the Junior Preceptor of the crown prince, perhaps even the officials of the Ying Prefecture would coh, he didn’t join either side Instead, he led Shen Qiao into a merchant compartment
Shen Qiao was now gradually getting used to being in the dark Having Yan Wushi+ guide him, he slowly folloith the help of his bamboo stick He didn’t need anyone to support hi hilance at them from the corner of their eyes Shen Qiao wasn’t able to pull back his hand, so he had to let
to let Yan Wushi+ have his way
Ever since they arrived at the City of Ying Prefecture, whenever there were other people around, Yan Wushi+ would treat Shen Qiao as gently and softly as possible
The others didn’t know the story behind their relationshi+p Looking at the two of theuity in which Yan Wushi+ stared at Shen Qiao, they simply classified Shen Qiao as some sort of boytoy It was just that they had never seen a blind boytoy When they saw the two of the at the saazed at Shen Qiao
They took a seat and shared the table Yan Wushi+ politely refused the servant’s help and personally arranged the tableware for Shen Qiao He then grabbed Shen Qiao by the hand and pointed out where and what the dishes were one by one He was acting so considerately that even if people fro Moon Sect were present, they probably wouldn’t dare to recognize Yan Wushi+
If it was a few days ago, Shen Qiao would have felt uncooosebuh of thee in his face, thanked Yan Wushi+ for it, then slowly tasted the food
Seeing how they conored others around them, everyone started to lose their interest They simply cursed a few tiinal topics
Everyone present was a ers toward each other, but when they decided to eat in this coe information and ood at socializing After exchanging a few sentences, the atain as lively as before
So on going down south to attack the Chen Is it true? If any of the brothers sitting here is well-inforestions I’ve been traveling back and forth frequently this year and would like to prepare in advance It’s not a big deal with the goods, but I’d rather not lose my life over it!”
Many people echoed after hearing what he said, “That’s right!”
So, where did you hear about this?”
Xu Er’lang replied, “I heard it from my relative He’s a servant that lives in the residence of the local Sir Governor His information should be reliable”
Another person said, “I heard about it too It’s most likely true Just think about it Ever since the Emperor of Zhou returned to the throne, His Majesty has been very aggressive and he hasstate A populous and affluent land as the South is nowadays, the Chen Dynasty
the Chen Dynasty also occupies vast territory If the Emperor of Zhou wants to unify the whole country, he’ll certainly try to seize the Chen Dynasty first!”
“Well, I don’t think so!” Soo, Chen and Zhou were still allies against the Qi during the Northern Expedition in the Taijian era If what you predicted is true, thatbefore the Zhou Dynasty casts aside their alliance and decides to turn around and attack the Chen Dynasty In that case, they’ll surely lose their righteousness and be held in contempt by the whole world!”
“Huh! What a funny joke! Losing one’s righteousness? We as businessh profits How hteousness is worth? Can it fill our stomachs?”
Everyone started talking at once Seeing that a fight was about to start, Xu Er’lang quickly tried to ss over, “All of you, don’t take it seriously! ‘A for us businessmen As for uys need to worry about! How does it concern us? What we care about is just which parties are involved in the war or whether there will be a war or not!”
Due to his interruption, the slightly aard atmosphere was finally relieved The two people ere debating both looked a bit embarrassed and sat back down to enjoy their food and wine
A man in casual clothes who had been quiet previously suddenly spoke, “InIf the Emperor of Zhou wants to start a war, the Chen Dynasty definitely won’t be his first choice It should be safe to travel between Chen and Zhou to do business for the ti”
The others asked, “How so?”
He explained, “People always pick the weak members of the herd Compared to the Chen Dynasty, the Qi Country is obviouslyafter the Qi, it will probably be the Tujue Briefly speaking, in the short term, the Emperor of Zhou will not be in a hurry to start a ith the Chen Dynasty”
Shen Qiao also put down the chopsticks in his hand He straightened his back and listened attentively
Though he was once the head of an entire sect, the leader of the Daoist school, since Mount Xuandu had secluded itself and he also did not pay any attention in this area, he knew very little of the outside world compared to thesewas gradually exposed after he left home, and he was very aware of it hi about the situation of the world, he would listen with rapt attention