Chapter 124 Even the air becomes ambiguous
"I won't do it!" Zhuang Wan said with disgust.
Pei Xingju was annoyed: "What's that expression on your face?"
"What expression? It's an expression of displeasure."
“Just acting.”
"Do I have to play a concubine? Can't I play brother and sister?"
After a moment of silence, Pei Xingju patiently said, "Tomorrow's banquet is very important, and I do need... I need a concubine to be present. Apart from you, there's no other suitable candidate."
"Why is there no one suitable? Jingzhe is also OK. She is tall and beautiful."
Jingzhe outside the door was so frightened by these words that he almost fell down the stairs and immediately knelt down: "I dare not play the role of the master's concubine."
Zhuang Wan paused and continued, "Even if Jingzhe doesn't work out, don't you still have a close female friend in Zuishenglou? I think Miss Ningyan is quite good."
Pei Xingju looked at him dimly: "You don't want to?"
Zhuang Wan turned her face away, determined to refuse.
Pei Xingju picked up his teacup and sighed with pretended regret: "What a pity! I was originally planning to offer a thousand taels as a reward. In that case, I'll just find someone else."
"..." Zhuang Wan quickly turned her head away: "Well... I've thought about it carefully, and it's not impossible."
Pei Xingju pressed his lips together and listened to Zhuang Wan's soft voice: "At home, you rely on your parents, and when you go out, you rely on your friends. We've just met, and while we're not friends, we've known each other for a long time. It's only natural that you ask me for help if you're in trouble. I'm the best at playing the role of a concubine, so don't worry, just leave it to me."
Pei Xingju smiled faintly: "In terms of acting skills, no one can compare to you."
How could Zhuang Wan not hear the hidden meaning in his words? He must still remember the grudge she had used to deceive him.
But for the sake of a thousand taels, Zhuang Wan pretended not to understand and asked, "What kind of banquet is tomorrow?"
"The Lord of Liuli City is hosting a heroes' banquet," Pei Xingju said, "Come with me tomorrow."
"Heroes' Banquet?"
"Have you heard of it?"
How could I not have heard of it? Zhuang Wan had been hearing so much about it these past few days that her ears were almost callused. This hero banquet was something she had spent a lot of money on.
She couldn't help but ask, "How much did you spend?"
"not much."
"How much is not much?"
"Fifty thousand taels."
"Five..." A surge of foul air rushed to the top of Zhuang Wan's head. After a moment, she gritted her teeth and suppressed it.
This prodigal son! He actually spent so much money!
In comparison, her salary of only one thousand taels for playing the role of a concubine seemed like very cheap labor.
Perhaps seeing what she was thinking, Pei Xingju Lao Shen asked calmly, "Have you really thought it through? If it really doesn't work, I'll find someone else..."
"I've thought it over! No one is more suitable than me." Zhuang Wan forced a smile. "What should I do then?"
"It's quite simple. I'm a wealthy businessman from Anzhou. I brought you to Liuli City to do business. You just need to..." Pei Xingju's eyes softened a little: "You just need to pretend to be my person."
Zhuang Wan nodded and understood!
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The next day, Zhuang Wan dressed up and stood in front of the mirror, hesitating.
At this moment, she was wearing a long, flowing, water-red dress, made of fine snow-white satin with exquisite embroidery. She wore a lotus-stem-colored silk band around her waist. The red and green, which were originally vulgar and elegant, complemented each other perfectly on her.
"Jingzhe, is it too bright?" she asked.
Although Jingzhe was a guard, he admired her: "A girl with such a figure, it would be a waste if she didn't dress like this, like she had dog shit in her pocket."
“…”
The words were rough but the logic was sound, and Zhuang Wan suddenly felt that it made a lot of sense.
"Have your adults come back?" she asked again.
Pei Xingju had gone out early in the morning and had not been seen all day. However, just as he asked the question, he heard someone outside greeting him. It was Pei Xingju who had returned.
Zhuang Wan adjusted the hairpin on her head and whispered to Jingzhe again, "Does it really look good?"
Jingzhe: "It looks good."
"Okay," Zhuang Wan nodded, picked up the thin green gauze shawl on the couch, hung it on her arm, and then went out.
She trotted to the door of Pei Xingju, spread her arms and turned around, and asked him, "Do you think I look like your concubine?"
Pei Xingju had just returned and was sitting down to drink tea. Hearing the sound, he looked up.
When I saw this, I was stunned.
The girl was bright and charming, her snow-white satin clinging to her body, showcasing her tall and slender figure. The water-red dress with a double-breasted front made her complexion appear even paler. Her long hair fell behind her, swirling like a fairy from a jade pavilion, riding the wind.
"How is it? Does it look good?" Zhuang Wan asked uncertainly, noticing that he was still hesitant to speak. "If it doesn't look good, I'll go back and change."
"That's it," Pei Xingju said, "It looks good."
"Does it look good?" Zhuang Wan adjusted her scarf as she stepped through the threshold. "I've never worn red before. I think it's too ostentatious."
"But they do fit me well," she asked. "Where did you buy them? How come every piece looks like it was made just for me?"
Pei Xingju almost choked on his tea and said nothing.
Guard Lu, standing by, nodded secretly. "Aren't these tailor-made?" These clothes were ordered by their masters according to Miss Zhuang's measurements. Although he didn't know how their masters measured the sizes, Miss Zhuang looked pretty good in them.
Pei Xingju finished his tea and asked, "Are you ready?"
Zhuang Wan: "We're ready. When are we going to leave?"
"Now."
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As the lights came on, a few tiny stars began to light up in the sky, and the bustle of Liuli City gradually began in the colorful night.
Zhuang Wan followed Pei Xingju into the carriage. After about a quarter of an hour's journey, she gradually realized that something was wrong.
He lifted the curtain and took a look, then asked curiously, "Aren't we going to the City Lord's Mansion for a banquet? Why does it look like we're heading out of the city?"
Pei Xingju closed his eyes and dozed against the wall of the carriage, his voice slightly tired: "The Lord of Liuli City does not live in the city."
"If he doesn't live in the city, then where does he live?"
"I don't know where I live, I'll just wait."
Is it so mysterious? Zhuang Wan wondered.
At this time, the carriage slowly stopped, and someone said outside: "Mr. Shen, please get off here."
Pei Xingju did not respond.
Guard Lu outside asked, "Sir, this doesn't look like the City Lord's Mansion."
The man smiled and said, "It's my fault. I forgot to tell you in advance. Our city lord has a rule for banquets. All guests need to change carriages here and be escorted by our people."
Guard Lu frowned and walked to the carriage and asked, "Sir, do you want to transfer?"
"The city lord is the host, and we are the guests. Of course, the guests should follow the host's wishes." After saying that, Pei Xingju stepped out of the car.
Zhuang Wan followed him out of the car. Looking around, this place was desolate and quiet, with a rustling autumn wind, giving it a dark, windy, and windy atmosphere perfect for murder and arson.
She subconsciously walked closer to Pei Xingju and gently pulled his sleeve. The next moment, her hand was held by Pei Xingju.
Soon, someone drove a carriage over and the man said, "Mr. Shen, please come in."
Pei Xingju then led Zhuang Wan back into the carriage.
After entering the carriage, Zhuang Wan let go of his hand and sat down on the side.
After looking around, I realized that this carriage was different from ordinary ones. Although it had windows, I couldn't see out, as if something was blocking the view. The inside of the carriage was dark, and the air was so quiet that it was a little tense.
She whispered to Pei Xingju, "Aren't we going to a banquet? Why are you treating us like criminals?"
Pei Xingju remained calm and composed: "The Lord of Liuli City has always been low-key, even his residence is very secretive. Perhaps he doesn't want others to know about it."
"Oh, why are you afraid of people knowing? Is it because you have too much money and you're worried someone will rob you?"
Pei Xingju couldn't help laughing and reached out unconsciously.
Zhuang Wan quickly covered her forehead with her hands, but Pei Xing's finger changed direction...
Surprisingly!
On her face!
Pinch it!
“.......”
This gesture was truly intimate, especially in the quiet of the carriage. Zhuang Wan felt uncomfortable, and the skin he had pinched felt slightly hot.
Pei Xingju was a little surprised at his own actions after he finished pinching, but he usually had no expression. His deep eyes were stunned for a moment, and then returned to normal.
Zhuang Wan scratched her face quietly, not knowing if it was her illusion, but even the air became ambiguous at this moment.
Her scalp was tingling!
Pei Xingju is sick! Why is he pinching her face for no reason?
Fortunately, the carriage stopped again soon, and now we finally arrived at the residence of the Lord of Liuli City.
Zhuang Wan jumped off the carriage as if escaping.
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