After a while, a maid came out and announced: "Please invite Young Master Zu, Young Master Bi, and Young Master Yu into the inner room for a chat. The other young masters and ladies-in-waiting have all prepared courtesans to serve them..."
Upon hearing this result, everyone immediately erupted in uproar.
In fact, everyone understood that there would definitely be several rounds of selection. For example, the initial name cards were a screening of family background, wealth, and status; then the drinking game was the second round of assessment, since no one wanted to choose a rough man, they all wanted someone more refined; and then there would be a third round, but they didn't know what that assessment would be.
Actually, it was expected that Bi Ziang and even Zu An would be selected. Bi Ziang has become too famous in recent years, and Zu An has just performed too well. Their selection is what everyone expected.
But what makes Yu Nan stand out?
His face was almost smashed by Zaan just now, how could he still be qualified to be selected?
Based on his family background? Or is it because he's handsome?
Faced with the crowd's agitation, the maid seemed to have been prepared and explained with a smile, "Please calm down, everyone. The selection criteria just now were based on the performance in the drinking game. Young Master Yu performed admirably, which is the key to his selection."
The implication was clear: although he lost face in the poetry contest with Zu'an later, it did not count as part of the selection process.
Yu Nan also has a large following, such as Yi Zhibing and others, who cheered for her and boosted her morale.
Yu Nan stood up, shook her clothes, and followed the maid into the inner room with a blank expression.
His face was burning hot. He thought his selection was a sure thing, but unexpectedly, a series of strange things happened, making it seem like he was being given charity to advance to the next round.
It's all that Zuan's fault.
Yu Nan's anger level increased by 444...
Having reached his position, he wouldn't act impulsively and leave in a huff for the sake of saving face. Now that he's made it to the next round, as long as he can win the heart of the beauty in the end, he can completely wash away today's humiliation. On the contrary, if he leaves in a huff now, he will become a laughing stock.
On the other side, Bi Ziang walked in with a confident smile on his face. He was overjoyed. Yu Nan was his old rival for many years, but he had lost face like this today. He would make sure to humiliate him properly once they got inside.
On Zu'an's side, Gao Ying and Pei You saw him off and offered words of encouragement.
Pei You said in a deep voice, "Brother Zu, I'm entrusting my Nanxun to you. You must win her heart, otherwise I'll be heartbroken if another man gets her."
Zuan was speechless. When did Nanxun become yours? And with that indignant look on his face... Is this guy the legendary cuckold?
Gao Ying was much better. Although he admired Nan Xun, he wasn't infatuated with her, and he knew his chances were slim when he came here today.
He patted Zu'an on the shoulder: "Brother Zu, do a good job later, and count the brothers' share too."
Zuan: "..."
What do you mean by including yours? I never expected this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes to be such a secretly passionate person.
At this moment, the Qin brothers walked over with smiles on their faces: "Grandpa, we have high hopes for you."
"Exactly, exactly. The way Bi and Yu act all high and mighty is really annoying. I really want to see their expressions when they lose to you."
The two brothers weren't particularly talented in literature, and after the first round, they already had a good idea of what was going on. Moreover, coming from a military family, they weren't overly fanatical or obsessed with Nan Xun.
"Hehe, I'll do my best," Zuan replied with a smile.
The three were enjoying themselves when their smiles suddenly froze, because they all remembered the relationship between Zu An and Chu Chuyan.
Are there any older brothers who support their brothers-in-law going to brothels to find top courtesans?
Realizing this, everyone awkwardly looked away, made excuses to leave, and didn't mention the encouragement they had just received again.
Zu An followed the maid into the inner hall, which was decorated in a very elegant manner. The air was filled with a sweet fragrance that was refreshing and pleasant. This fragrance was not at all gaudy, but rather extremely precious and elegant, with an endless aftertaste.
Bi Ziang and Yu Nan had already arrived at the room and were admiring the calligraphy and paintings on the walls and the surrounding furniture.
The two instinctively exclaimed, "Miss Nanxun has excellent taste!"
You must know that they all come from the most prestigious families in the Great Zhou Dynasty, so their vision is naturally very high. They can tell at a glance whether someone is just pretending to be cultured or truly cultured.
My curiosity about this courtesan grew even stronger. Logically speaking, no matter how much effort a courtesan puts into cultivating such innate nobility, she shouldn't be able to do so.
Nanxun seemed to have changed from a courtesan to a concubine in the imperial palace.
The moment this thought arose, a strange look appeared in their eyes, and their desire grew stronger.
A maidservant standing nearby said with a smile, "Please take your seats, gentlemen. Our young lady will be here shortly after changing her clothes."
In the center was a small table with some exquisite dishes and wine.
Since everyone's here, none of them are here to drink and eat. Besides, given their status, they're worried that someone might tamper with the food and drinks.
Only Zuan ignored everything and sat down in one spot, picked up his chopsticks and started eating and drinking, commenting on which dishes were good and which were not.
"Isn't this guy afraid of being poisoned?" A strange look flashed in Bi Ziang's eyes. Of course, he didn't know that Zu An was already immune to all poisons at this time, but he also admired the guy's boldness. He was indeed a bit lacking in this aspect.
"A coarse fool who can't be presented in public." Yu Nan sneered inwardly. Nan Xun might be observing from the shadows. Such behavior would obviously make a bad impression.
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