"Big brother, you're back?"
“Benefactor, this humble monk has been waiting for you for a long time.”
After leaving the palace, they returned to Liang Hao's fur shop.
As soon as they entered the house, Liang Hao and Fahai, the two sixth brothers, immediately came to greet them.
Sigh~
Shen Zhao sighed, removed all his disguise, reverted to his original form, grabbed the wine gourd on the table, uncorked it, and took a sip.
"Brother, what's wrong? Is something not going well?"
Liang Hao asked cautiously.
"Business went smoothly, but personal matters... hmph..."
Shen Zhao raised the wine pot again and took a sip.
"Personal matters?" Liang Hao asked, puzzled. "Brother, what do you mean?"
Shen Zhao waved his hand: "Forget it, let's not talk about this. You guys continue to keep an eye out for any trace of Jiuyou in Huayang City."
If so, we'll act accordingly. Remember to keep in touch. I'm going out to take care of some personal business later, so you don't need to come with me.
Liang Hao: "Big brother, can we make a move against that guy surnamed Xu now?"
Shen Zhao took a sip of wine: "Don't rush. Once I successfully obtain the permit to travel to Shu, Xu Rong, Dong Chao, and the others will be handed over to you to deal with."
For now, don't do anything rash. Just wait for my message. It's getting late, and I should go. Don't wait for me to come back tonight.
After saying that, he turned around and left the shop.
...
As night fell, the Yu Pin Xuan restaurant was brightly lit and bustling with activity.
Tonight, Yu Pin Xuan is holding a literary competition. The lucky winner will have the opportunity to become Yu Xuanji's lover, and may even have a chance to become her groom.
Talented men and beautiful women from all walks of life in Huayang City flocked to Yupinxuan, hoping to have the chance to catch a glimpse of Yu Xuanji's true appearance.
"Listen up, all of you!"
Suddenly, Dong Chao's shouts rang out in the hall.
He stood on the stool and held up one finger.
"Today's literary contest will determine who among you can help me win the championship. I will reward him with ten thousand high-grade spirit stones!"
"Good! The young master is truly mighty!"
"The young master is very generous!"
"We are willing to serve the Crown Prince."
The saying goes that money makes the world go round. Ten thousand high-grade spirit stones is enough wealth that an average middle-class person could not spend in several lifetimes, and it quickly attracted the support of a large number of literati.
"Everyone, please be quiet."
At this moment, Xu Shuyu also spoke up.
"I, Xu, will now take a bold step. If anyone can help me win the favor of Miss Xuanji, I will bestow upon them three moves of the Snow Python Saber Technique and grant them a position in the Prince's Mansion in Shu!"
"Young Master Xu is truly righteous!"
"Young Master Xu is of noble character."
Ten years of hard study, isn't it all for money and profit? If one could enter the powerful Bashu Prince's Mansion and get even a slight connection with the Xu family, one's official career would surely soar.
Dong Chao laughed and said, "Brother Xu, are you planning to steal this beauty from me?"
Xu Shuyu returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "I apologize, Young Master Dong. Miss Yu is not yours. She should win your favor through her own abilities."
“Very well then. Today, I, the young master, will face off against Brother Xu.”
"Just what I want."
Two families who had been friends for generations suddenly became enemies over a woman.
Dong Wen looked around, as if searching for a familiar figure.
Unfortunately, after looking around, he shook his head in disappointment.
Among the crowd, Shen Zhao stood in the hall with a gloomy expression, looking at the chaotic scene of demons dancing before him, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.
"So this is what brothels are like. They're not even as exciting as the nightclubs in my previous life. It's really disappointing."
Thinking of this, Shen Zhao walked directly to an empty seat and sat down.
As soon as I sat down, a flamboyant and slutty woman dressed in a gaudy manner immediately came up to me.
"This young man looks very familiar. Is this your first time visiting Yu Pin Xuan?"
Shen Zhao glanced at it and recognized it as Peach Blossom, the one who set up a honey trap on her first day in Huayang City, driving four Xiliang soldiers to their deaths.
"Sorry, I don't have any money for you. Get the hell out of here."
Peach Blossom was stunned, never expecting that this seemingly heroic man would be such a barbaric fellow.
He immediately got up, looking annoyed, and walked towards Xu Shuyu.
"Young master, may I sit here?"
No sooner had Peach Blossom left than another maidservant timidly approached Shen Zhao.
Shen Zhao was about to refuse, but when he looked up and saw that the person who came was Yu Xuanji's maid, he quickly changed his mind.
"Okay, you can come with me then."
"Thank you, young master."
The maid was delighted and immediately sat down beside him.
Feeling the man's masculine aura so close to her, the maid's heart pounded like a deer.
Ignoring the maid's feelings, Shen Zhao asked directly, "By the way, I still don't know your name, miss?"
“My name is, Bluebird…”
"Hmm, a good name."
Shen Zhao gave a forced smile and asked in a low voice, "What exactly is your young lady up to? Is she trying to test my limits?"
Qingniao immediately explained, "Young master, please don't blame my young lady. She came for my sake."
Shen Zhao: "Why didn't you notify me beforehand? What kind of person do you take me for?!"
"The young lady said she wanted to give you a surprise."
"Surprised, huh? Fine, I'll show you what a real surprise is in a minute!"
After Shen Zhao finished speaking, he immediately reached for the wine pot.
But Qingniao was faster, picking up the wine pot in advance and pouring a cup for Shen Zhao.
Bang!
Just then, accompanied by the booming of a gong, the scene fell silent.
Feng San Niang strolled up the square steps and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, today's Imperial Pavilion is set up for Miss Yu. I'm sure you all know why."
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