In his dream, he couldn't see the woman's face clearly, but he always silently followed behind her because she had a mysterious attraction to him.
Today, he was drinking tea at a teahouse when he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a veiled woman, whose back view looked very much like the one in his dream.
So he followed them and overheard the two women's conversation.
Although the masked woman's face was not seen, her identity was known from the content of the conversation.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yunniang turned out to be a fake miracle doctor, while the real miracle doctor was actually Lu Ziqian's beautiful wife.
How could an unremarkable, fraudulent doctor who steals credit be his dream lover?
This beautiful young woman in the courtyard has caught his eye!
The man looked the woman up and down, his gaze more intense and blatant than ever before.
He's determined to have this woman!
"Someone, go investigate!"
"yes."
Seeing that Su Yujiao was looking out the door, Xiao Tao went up to her and gave her a cloak and a hand warmer.
"Miss, it's so late, I'm afraid the general won't be coming."
"Even if he came now, the government office would be closed."
"You'd better not wait any longer; perhaps the general is preoccupied with court affairs."
Su Yujiao sighed helplessly. It was normal to feel disappointed that Lu Ziqian didn't come, but why did she also have some inexplicable emotions?
Seeing that Su Yujiao was in low spirits, Xiaotao asked, "Miss, today is the eve of the Lunar New Year. The streets are bustling with dragon and lion dances. Shall we go out for a stroll?"
"I heard that Yipinju is also holding a celebration to worship the Kitchen God. The winner will receive good fortune and a pure gold statue of the Kitchen God."
"Shall we go and join in the fun?"
Seeing Xiao Tao's expectant look, Su Yujiao agreed.
Anyway, it was rather boring for her to sit alone in the courtyard.
Now that I've decided to start a new life, I'll do whatever makes me happy.
"Go change into men's clothing to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."
"Yes, this servant will go right away."
Soon, two handsome young men came out the door.
The streets were indeed bustling, with crowds of onlookers filling every street and alley.
A giant, colorful dragon soared into the air in the center of the arena, its head held high, its eyes gleaming, and it looked incredibly lifelike.
The dragon's head leads the way, its body winding and twisting, sometimes rising and sometimes diving, each tumble accompanied by cheers from the onlookers.
On the other side, several magnificent lions were not to be outdone, clad in golden armor, their feet firmly planted, performing a variety of difficult moves.
The atmosphere on the street was lively, with laughter and cheers echoing everywhere. Su Yujiao was also infected by this joy and happiness.
A long-lost smile appeared on her face. She looked truly beautiful when she smiled, especially her bright eyes, which were like pools of autumn water, shimmering and sparkling like stars.
Her smile amazed everyone, especially those who were secretly watching her.
"Miss, Yipinju is just ahead. Let's go take a look. The competition has already started."
"Miss, aren't you the best at writing poetry?"
"If we can win the game, that Kitchen God statue will be ours."
Xiao Tao chattered away, pulling Su Yujiao through twists and turns until they reached the very front.
Su Yujiao then realized that the event held by Yipinju was to compose a poem for the eve of the Lunar New Year and then invite several renowned old scholars to judge it.
Whoever writes the best poem will receive the pure gold statue of the Kitchen God.
Xiao Tao couldn't wait to get a good spot at the front, then waved to Su Yujiao: "Miss, come quick! If we win that golden statue, we can worship it every day when we get back, and it will definitely bring us good luck."
Ancient people believed in ghosts and gods. Su Yujiao originally didn't believe in them, but after she traveled through time, she started to believe in them to some extent.
Hearing about good luck, she was somewhat tempted, wondering if good luck could save her older brother.
Su Yujiao picked up her pen and thought for a moment, then looked around at the atmosphere. She remembered a poem she had memorized when she was in school, and felt it was very fitting for the occasion.
[The spring of the Jiazi year (2016) ushered in the twelfth lunar month, and the Lesser
[Children joyfully celebrate the kitchen festival, accompanied by the sounds of flutes and drums.]
On a clear winter's day, one can admire the willows; in the air, one can gaze at the kites in envy.
This body is mine alone; wealth and status are but fleeting smoke. (Excerpt from "Two Poems on the Eve of the Lunar New Year, No. 1" by Lin Guang, a poet of the Ming Dynasty)
After writing it, Su Yujiao felt it was inappropriate. She believed that it was not suitable for a person to show off before they had the ability to protect themselves, as it would only cause trouble for themselves.
Besides, this isn't even her poem, so why try to glorify herself?
"Miss, isn't this poem good?" Xiao Tao asked anxiously as she watched Su Yujiao crumple up the poem she had just written.
"Let's go, I don't write well, so I won't embarrass myself by showing off."
The two left Yipinju, unaware that someone had picked up the crumpled paper she had thrown away and was reading it carefully.
The man carefully placed the paper against his body, his gaze growing increasingly intense as he stared at the disappearing figure.
"Xiao Tao, have you ever been on a pleasure boat?"
"Shall we go boating on the lake?"
“Alright, I’ll go rent the most beautiful flower boat right away.”
Su Yujiao said with a smile, "Let's rent the biggest and most beautiful one, and spend the night on the boat."
Anyway, she's not short of money now, so she might as well splurge and treat herself well.
"yes."
Xiao Tao quickly shook off her earlier disappointment and bounced around happily.
"Miss, this ship is so beautiful! It has two floors and lots of rooms, and every room is lovely."
"But it's also very expensive. It costs a hundred taels of silver to rent one night, which is five years' wages for me."
As Su Yujiao toured the pleasure boat, she nodded in agreement: "It is quite expensive, but since we've already rented it, let's enjoy it."
"Miss, they have brought us food and asked if we would like a song and dance performance. All of these are free."
I want them all.
Su Yujiao waved her hand and decided to experience the decadent lifestyle of ancient times.
Soon the food and wine were served, and the singers and dancers filed in one after another.
"Xiao Tao, you sit down too."
While eating and drinking, Su Yujiao enjoyed the music and dance. It must be said that classical dance is graceful and gives people a pleasant feeling.
Those men really know how to enjoy themselves.
After the dance ended, the dancers didn't continue dancing. Instead, they went up to the two men and offered them drinks, and then the atmosphere completely changed.
Su Yujiao and Xiao Tao blushed deeply and quickly chased all the women in the room off the boat.
Su Yujiao was alright, after all, she was a married woman, and she had done even more embarrassing things than feeding someone wine mouth-to-mouth.
Xiao Tao was terrified. Even now, her face is still flushed and her eyes are filled with tears, looking like a pitiful little girl who has been bullied.
"Miss, they...they have no shame..."
Su Yujiao laughed uncontrollably and pointed to her clothes: "You are now a handsome young master."
"Miss, I'm going out for some fresh air." Xiao Tao covered her red face and ran to the bow of the boat to enjoy the breeze.
"Miss, someone is waving from that small boat."
"Miss, that person looks like Lord Gu."
Su Yujiao came out to check after hearing Xiao Tao's shouts, and it really was Gu Heng.
His small boat followed them at a distance, neither too close nor too far.
[I'm experiencing writer's block today. There will be another chapter later, but it will be a little late. Those who can't wait, please read it tomorrow morning!]
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