Goodness gracious! Zhu Yanniang is truly an oddball she's encountered in this strange world. She's actually able to figure out survival tips that many modern women can't even grasp. I admire her!
Seeing the unusually bright look in Cen Xi's eyes, Zhu Yanniang was somewhat puzzled:
"What's wrong? What's going on?"
"Thumbs up for your great idea! We're definitely birds of a feather. Yes, you're right. Women need to have their own money and their own businesses so they can stand tall wherever they go."
"I have a good name for this building, how about Yichun Pavilion?"
Cen Xi suppressed his surprise and gave her a thumbs up. After saying that, he told Zhu Yanniang the name he had already thought of.
"Yichun Pavilion... Yichun Pavilion... Not bad, not bad, this is a good name, let's call it that."
Zhu Yanniang silently recited the name, quite satisfied with Cen Xi.
"Alright, have someone make a plaque and hang it up again tomorrow. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."
Zhu Yanniang is capable, so she can rest assured about Yichun Pavilion from now on.
She knew Jun Xiaoqiao's methods; she had absolutely no worries about managing Zhenxiulou.
Very well, that's settled then. She should get down to business.
If she intensifies her training on Feifeng Mountain, those people will definitely become her sharpest weapon within a year.
With the financial support of Zhenxiulou and Yichunge, she could be considered a person of considerable influence.
She can't be left defenseless every time someone threatens to kill her.
She had to go and see that person from Qingshan Academy.
"Go ahead if you have something to do. Don't worry about Yichun Pavilion in the future. I guarantee it will become a goldmine. You can spend as much money as you want, and I can definitely support you."
Zhu Yanniang glanced at her, patted her chest, and said boldly.
Cen Xi looked at her, who had the face of a delicate young lady but was acting like a middle-aged woman, and couldn't help but chuckle, replying with a smile:
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you. Um, when you're not busy, don't go around with that face on. The way it looks like an old lady, but the face of a young girl, it's absolutely hilarious."
"They're gone."
Cen Xi teased her, and before she could respond, he used his light-footed skill to disappear from Chunhua Tower.
"you…"
Zhu Yanniang was about to retort when everyone had already disappeared.
She couldn't help but laugh and curse, "You brat!"
...
In a village east of Shangyang City, two extremely handsome men sat facing each other, brewing tea around a stove. On a small table on the kang (a heated brick bed), black and white chess pieces were indistinguishable.
"Master, how can you prevent me from causing a huge scene?"
The man in white placed a white piece, looked up at the enigmatic man in black robes, and asked.
"Several attempts have failed. It seems that I cannot defy fate after all. But when have I ever cared about fate? I succeeded more than ten years ago, so how could I not know that I might fail again? If assassination is not an option, then I will use other methods. In short, I have never believed in fate. Since there is no opportunity for assassination, then I will try other methods."
"Women are most attached to love, Qiliang. I want her to fall in love with you, to kill her with love in a subtle way. Can you do it?"
The man in black landed his black chess piece, glanced at the man in white sitting opposite him, and spoke softly, exuding an aura of oppression.
"Of course, my master, rest assured, I will make that woman love me to the bone. Then, I will do whatever my master wants to do with her."
The man in white raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"I'm guessing that you've created enough momentum for Qingshan Academy. I've calculated the days, and the fish should take the bait. Stay at Qingshan Academy for the next few days and don't forget your mission."
The man in black placed a black piece, and the outcome was decided.
"Yes, Master, rest assured, I know how difficult it is. Ah, Master's chess skills have improved again. I am completely humbled."
The man in white looked at the few remaining pieces on the chessboard, raised an eyebrow, and smiled in a compliment.
"You're not bad either. I wasn't wrong in choosing you. Go now, I'm tired."
The man in black robes looked out the window as snowflakes suddenly began to fall, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
"yes!"
The man in white rose and bowed respectfully, then stepped out of the room and closed the door, his every move showing respect and awe for the owner inside.
...
After leaving Chunhua Tower, Cen Xi casually found an inn in Shangyang City to stay at, transforming into the scholar Jiang Yu whom she had met in Qinshui Town.
After resting for a night, she went to Qingshan Academy early the next morning. Although she really didn't like the ancient scholars, she had to use them to deal with her enemies, no matter how much she disliked them.
At this moment, she is being taught by Wen Keqin.
"Didn't you say you didn't want to? Why are you doing this again?"
Wen Daru sat at the head of the table, sizing up Cen Xi.
“Jiang Yu… Jiang Yu was too impulsive before. A man should cultivate himself, manage his family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world. He should prioritize his career. Please take him in, Mr. Wen.”
Cen Xi looked up at the old man, who was in his fifties or sixties. His beard was slightly white, and he sat upright, exuding a certain dignity.
"Alright, since you're here, stay and attend classes in Class A tomorrow."
Wen Keqin stared at Cen Xi for a long time before waving her hand to dismiss him.
"yes!"
Following the etiquette of a scholar bowing to his teacher, Cen Xi bowed deeply to the old pedantic scholar before withdrawing.
The next day, Cen Xi, using Jiang Yu's identity, finally sat in an ancient classroom.
She also got to meet Xiao Qiliang, who had been stirring up trouble in Shangyang City for the past two or three months.
Besides Xiao Qiliang, she also unexpectedly encountered an acquaintance, the playboy Wen Qiyu whom she had met at the brothel, the big-mouthed man who had been ranting about his escape from marriage with her.
Cen Xi looked at him and thought that he was lucky; in the end, he was not ruined by Zhu Yanniang.
Looking at her son, Xiao Qiliang, he was tall and upright, with an air of nobility that no ordinary family could produce.
She's definitely good at putting on an act, but anyone with a discerning eye can tell from her demeanor whether it's deliberate or not.
Anyway, if someone tries to scheme against her, she's not one to be trifled with.
I wonder what tricks this dog is up to. The assassination failed, let's see what other tricks he can use. We'll just have to deal with whatever comes our way.
Wasn't she supposed to be the nemesis of that Yan Taizu? Even if she wasn't as cunning as him, the heavens wouldn't let her die so easily. Anyway, she had divine protection, so what was there to be afraid of? She might as well go all out and do it.
Cen Xi was lost in thought when Wen Daru, who had just entered, brought in someone. She would recognize that person even if he were ashes; it was the same scoundrel she had shared a night of passion with just the day before.
"Everyone, please be quiet. Qingshan Academy has been blessed recently. Prime Minister Shen will be staying in Shangyang City for a while due to official business. I, an old man, will take the liberty of inviting him to Qingshan Academy to teach you for a few days. You are all very fortunate. Why don't you get up and pay your respects to Prime Minister Shen?"
When Cen Xi saw Wen Daru leading Shen Jinchen to the head of the table, she almost fainted. Good heavens, she really had a Mercury retrograde constitution; she could feel annoyed by this man no matter where she went.
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