Gu Baozhu's half-closed eyes immediately widened, completely oblivious to the impropriety of looking at something indecent.

Qin Heng didn't even realize that the young master Qi sitting next to him was a woman, and he joined in the fun: "I've long heard that Brother Ximen has a beautiful embroidery, so why don't we brothers take a look?"

Brother Ximen downed the remaining wine in one gulp, and amidst the cheers of the crowd, he reluctantly undressed, revealing his upper body. The crowd was immediately struck by the sight of his fair and delicate skin covered in tattoos, like evergreen pines and cypresses on snow.

Indeed, she has a beautiful tattoo.

Gu Baozhu couldn't help but clap her hands and shout, "Great!"

If it weren't for her mother and third sister-in-law's firm opposition, she would have wanted to embroider one herself.

Qin Heng's mouth was watering. He had seen the tattoos on Xu Tang's body before, and they were far inferior to this one.

Anyone who gets this tattoo will be able to walk around the streets with their head held high!

He also wanted to be the most outstanding primary school student at the Imperial College.

Li Xingshou's eyes were full of admiration as she gently extended her jade-like finger as if to trace the design on Brother Ximen's embroidery. Everyone watching felt their faces flush and their hearts race. But at that moment, a bell suddenly rang out from the roof, a series of clanging sounds that jolted everyone awake from their daze.

Yuan Da jumped up, his hand on his waist, his eyes darting around.

Li Xingshou sighed, put down her wine cup, and said reluctantly, "Your Excellency has arrived. I... cannot drink with you any longer... If you have time, please come again, so as not to keep me waiting."

My mother's urging voice could already be heard outside.

Seeing Li Hangshou's pitiful state, Gu Baozhu couldn't bear it and chimed in, "How could Brother Ximen let down Li Hangshou's devoted heart?"

Brother Ximen gently adjusted his clothes: "Of course not, I'll come when I have time."

Qin Heng quietly tugged at Gu Baozhu's sleeve and whispered, "How can we interfere in Brother Ximen's affairs?"

Gu Baozhu sighed, "Li Hangshou is so infatuated, it's really hard for me to bear seeing him like this. If Li Hangshou looked at me like that, I wouldn't have the heart to refuse anything, and I would come every day."

Qin Heng said, "Hehe. Be careful, or I'll tell your third sister-in-law."

Li Xingshou was urged to go inside to wash and change clothes. The group then left Jinqian Street. Yuan Da still felt he hadn't had enough to drink and wanted to continue, but Brother Ximen wasn't in high spirits. Gu Baozhu and Qin Heng didn't dare to linger outside for too long either. They agreed to watch the game the next day and then dispersed.

Gu Baozhu escorted Qin Heng back to his residence, and along the way, the two of them praised Li Hangshou's appearance and talent.

Qin Heng said, "I wonder who this distinguished guest is? He seems to be of great importance. Li Xingshou is not very willing, but he doesn't dare to be negligent. His mother is worried that he might get into trouble and is urging him very urgently."

Gu Baozhu shook her head, her hair ribbon fluttering behind her: "Who would know? It can't be the emperor, can it?"

Qin Heng remained silent.

Gu Baozhu threw the person back into the Qin residence and then hurriedly rode away. As soon as she exited the alley, a guard whispered, "Master, someone is following us."

Gu Baozhu's eyes widened: "Oh?"

Her fake identity must not be exposed; Qin Heng is one thing.

The guard said, "If we circle around a few times, they won't be able to keep up. Also, leave someone behind to see who's following us."

"OK."

Gu Baozhu and the others wandered around the alleys for a while before finally returning to the Marquis's residence. Without even changing their clothes, they went to find Mr. Songshan.

"Sir, there is something I don't understand."

Mr. Matsuyama looked up from the pile of papers, frowned, and asked, "What is it?"

This whole family, one by one, came here to cause him trouble.

Moreover, what serious business could Gu Baozhu possibly have?

Gu Baozhu ignored his expression and sat down, saying, "Sir, I've made two friends in the martial arts world these past two days, and we hit it off immediately..."

"Oh..." Mr. Matsuyama replied perfunctorily, pondering the message in his hand.

"They took Qin Heng and me to see Director Li. Did you know that, Director Li?"

Mr. Songshan was shocked: "Li Hangshou? Of course I know him. You actually met Li Hangshou? You can't be lying."

Gu Baozhu chuckled, "Am I amazing? Even my sixth brother, who has been playing around in the brothel for so many years, has never seen anything like it."

Mr. Songshan looked Gu Baozhu up and down and asked, "What does Director Li see in you?"

Gu Baozhu said, "To be honest, I've taken a liking to a brother I just met..."

Mr. Matsuyama became increasingly alarmed as he listened, and then questioned him in detail.

Gu Baozhu couldn't help but ask, "Would you also like to meet Li Hangshou, sir?"

Mr. Matsuyama blushed and scolded, "Nonsense!"

Gu Baozhu then asked, "Can our Feiyun Pavilion find out who the distinguished person Li Xing first met was?"

Instead of answering, Mr. Matsuyama asked, "How many times did you hear the bell toll?"

Gu Baozhu thought for a moment and said, "Nine times, it lasted for a long time, but I didn't pay much attention."

“If it’s nine times, then it must be the Emperor,” Mr. Songshan sighed. “You’d better be careful when you go out in the future.”

Gu Baozhu shook her head: "That shouldn't be the case. Qin Heng and I walked around Jinqian Street and didn't see a single guard. If the Emperor were traveling, how could he be without guards?"

She also had her doubts, and after leaving the house, she made an excuse to walk around the yard.

Mr. Matsuyama said with a stern face, "If you don't believe me, fine. I was just guessing randomly, and besides, you didn't even remember how many chimes the bells made. Once you're out of this door, it's best to pretend it never happened. Don't meddle in things that aren't your business."

Gu Baozhu stared at Mr. Songshan and chuckled a few times before asking, "Then, sir, do you think I should still go out for drinks with my good brother tomorrow?"

Mr. Songshan hesitated for a long time before saying, "Go ahead, but be careful not to reveal your identity."

Gu Baozhu nodded.

Mr. Songshan added, "I think it would be better to have Gu Shiba arrange for a few more people to follow you. We don't know where they come from. What if they take you for a fool? After all, one should always be wary of others."

Gu Baozhu's eyes darted around: "It's all up to you, sir. I'm going back to change my clothes."

After bidding farewell to Mr. Songshan, he went to find Gu Shiba: "Shiba, Mr. Songshan asked me to come and arrange for more people to follow you. Is there some big news in the capital?"

Caught off guard, Gu Shiba recounted all the information he had gathered recently, adding, "Seventh Miss, you should indeed be more careful when you travel in the future. The two people you mentioned are of unknown origin. A group of men have entered the capital these days, and I'm afraid they might cause trouble during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Judging from what Mr. Songshan said, he suspects they are from Black Wind Stronghold."

Gu Baozhu nodded repeatedly to Gu Shiba, then led her horse to find Qin Heng.

Qin Heng had just changed his clothes, laid out paper, ground ink, lit incense, and sat down at his desk to write two characters when he heard birds chirping outside the window.

"That's strange. You just said goodbye to me and you're here again. Is there something important?"

Qin Heng rushed out in a panic, only to run into Madam Cui, who was there with her maids and servants. Seeing his flustered state, she asked, "What are you doing? What trick are you up to now?"

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