Chapter 699
When Pearl finally found Fang Muning in a great hurry, she was dumbfounded.
The house was packed with matchmakers.
Moreover, each of them was a matchmaker who specialized in connecting nobles in Luoyang City.
Such matchmakers cannot be hired simply by having money; one must also have connections. Normally, a family might hire one or two at most, but now there are seven or eight such matchmakers in the house, chattering around Fang Muning about the noble ladies of Luoyang. Pearl already feels a headache even before she enters the house.
It's quite remarkable that Fang Muning was able to hold back.
Upon seeing Pearl arrive, a glint of light flashed in Fang Muning's eyes.
He finally had a legitimate excuse to get rid of these matchmakers.
When the matchmakers saw that he really had something important to do, they all left.
However, because Pearl was a woman, everyone couldn't help but stare at her as they left, seemingly trying to guess her identity.
The courtyard gate closed, cutting off everyone's view, and the matchmakers had no choice but to leave.
Although merchants may not have a high social status, it depends on what kind of merchant they are.
This man surnamed Fang is no ordinary person. I've heard that his family is all-powerful in Jiangnan. Even Shen Rang was able to get to where he is today thanks to the Fang family, which shows how powerful they are.
Therefore, this young master, being a merchant, was quite popular in Luoyang City. Many families of good standing were eager to marry him, but he remained completely unmoved, much to their dismay.
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Inside the house, Pearl was looking at Fang Muning with some nervousness.
Fang Muning glanced at her and said, "Did you come alone, young lady?"
Pearl secretly pinched herself: "That's right. I came here because of the rumors circulating on the street these past few days. I suppose this matter is related to you, young master?"
Fang Muning nodded and agreed directly: "I said that day that if you still didn't restrain yourselves, I would repay you in kind. These past few days have passed, and it's obvious that your master didn't take my words to heart."
Pearl gritted her teeth: "But young master, don't you think it's going too far to target a woman's reputation like this? Is this the behavior of a gentleman?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Muning burst out laughing: "Miss, I don't think I've ever said that I'm a gentleman, have I?"
Pearl choked.
Fang Muning spoke again leisurely: "Since I am not a gentleman, the ways of a gentleman naturally cannot bind me, right?"
At this point, Pearl was completely speechless.
Fang Muning poured himself a cup of tea and sipped it slowly.
He really used up a lot of breath dealing with those matchmakers.
He had only drunk half of his drink when Pearl spoke up: "My young lady can't stand such rumors. Young master, just name your terms!"
A hint of coldness flashed in Fang Muning's eyes: "If your daughter can't handle it, how can Miss Huo?"
She endured it for so long without ever uttering a single word.
Compared to the grievances Huo Zhao suffered, this is nothing!
Pearl took a deep breath: "If it's to avenge that person, I can talk to our young lady when I get back and ask her to take down those rumors. But for you, young master, you have to stop for now."
Fang Muning glanced at her: "Is this how you ask for favors? I don't think you're very sincere."
pearl:......
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