Mu Zian and his two companions disembarked from the carriage, presented the invitations, and were then taken to the pleasure boat by a small boat.
Although there was still some time before the poetry gathering began, the painted boat was already bustling with activity.
Many students dressed in Confucian robes gathered in twos and threes.
However, the moment Mu Zian appeared, the previously noisy pleasure boat suddenly became unusually quiet.
It wasn't because Mu Zi'an was particularly stunning, but rather because everyone's attention was focused on the two women following behind Mu Zi'an.
Tonight, Liu Rushi wore a light pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), and her hair was still adorned with two plain hairpins. However, it was precisely this simple attire that highlighted Liu Rushi's ethereal beauty.
In stark contrast to the flamboyantly dressed prostitutes around her, she stood out like a plum blossom amidst a sea of peonies, unique and extraordinary.
In stark contrast to Liu Rushi's simplicity was Ning Hongchen.
A fiery red dress perfectly accentuated her figure, and her cascading hair was styled into two exquisite buns. Bells hung from her jade-like feet, jingling with each step she took.
One is gentle and elegant, the other is passionate and unrestrained.
Those famous courtesans paled in comparison to Liu Rushi and Ning Hongchen.
With each step forward, Mu Zian could feel the envious gazes from all around him.
A handsome young man stepped forward from the crowd and blocked Mu Zian's way.
"My name is Lu Zhengping, and my father is Pu, the Minister of Revenue. May I have the honor of learning the names of the two young ladies tonight?"
Lu Zhengping's burning gaze swept back and forth between Liu Rushi and Ning Hongchen without any attempt to conceal it.
Mu Zian, who was completely ignored, smiled. Good, good! This familiar plot is back again.
However, this was exactly what Mu Zian wanted, since the Pei family wanted to take this opportunity to make Pei Shaoji famous throughout the world.
Then I, Mu Zi'an, will not let you have your way!
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