Chapter 225 Force
In late spring, the sun is warm and the breeze is gentle, bringing with it the scent of flowers.
In a quiet and elegant courtyard in Ruijin County, flowers are blooming and butterflies are dancing.
Shen Yuling was wearing a plain silk dress and sitting beside a stone table, exuding a calm temperament.
At this time, Cha Mi was wearing a fiery red dress. She walked towards her with light lotus steps. Her figure was graceful, like a blooming peony, bright and charming.
She smiled and slowly sat down opposite Shen Yuling.
She said in a sweet voice, "Madam, it is the time of spring again. A flower valley has recently opened in Qi Ze County next to Rui Jin County."
"I heard that there are countless rare flowers and plants there, which are in no way inferior to the flower garden you carefully take care of, madam."
"Moreover, the flower valley is vast, covering tens of thousands of acres."
"Now, hundreds of flowers are in full bloom, competing with each other for splendor, and the scene is unprecedented. Many young men and women in our county are attracted by the beautiful scenery and have gone to admire it."
As she spoke, her eyes moved with a hint of mischief, "Madam, do you want to go and take a look? If you don't go, I'm afraid your title as the number one flower fairy in Jinnan will be taken away by someone else."
Shen Yuling has now returned to Ruijin County. Quan Minghe's letting her go means she no longer has to hide like before, and she can act more calmly and freely.
She raised her hand gently, picked up the teacup on the stone table, took a sip, and the fragrance of the tea spread on her tongue.
His expression was calm, and he said slowly and calmly: "Since we are competitors, we naturally have to meet each other."
Shen Yuling has never been a conceited person. During the years in Ruijin County, she almost monopolized the flower-related business with her love for flowers and unique vision.
From ointments and rouge to essential oils, she was involved in every business related to flowers and also recruited many talented craftsmen in this field.
But even so, she would not take it lightly or ignore the sudden appearance of a competitor.
In her opinion, only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle, so you have to find out the truth and understand the enemy's strengths and weaknesses.
Cha Mi's eyebrows curved, and her smile became even more intense: "The business of the pavilion has been stable recently, and I have also carefully trained a successor in the pavilion."
"This time, I will accompany Madam to Qi Ze County to meet this mysterious florist. How do you think?"
Shen Yuling smiled happily and said, "That's great."
After the two men had made their decision, they immediately ordered their men to pack their bags and prepare to set off.
Soon, an exquisitely decorated carriage slowly drove out of the mansion.
Shen Yuling and Cha Mi sat in the carriage as it moved slowly forward with the wheels rumbling.
Along the way, many carriages and horses from Ruijin County were seen leaving the city and heading towards Qi Ze County. It was very lively.
Halfway through the journey, Cha Mi could no longer suppress her curiosity, so she gently lifted the curtain and looked out.
Looking at the endless stream of carriages and horses, I recalled the previous conversation with Shen Yuling about the flower merchant who suddenly appeared in Qi Ze County. At that time, I just thought it was a joke.
But at this moment, she truly felt people's pursuit of the rival flower garden, and she couldn't help but frown, a trace of worry rising in her heart.
He turned to Shen Yuling and said, "Madam, it seems that this flower merchant who emerged from Qi Ze County is definitely not an ordinary person."
Shen Yuling was a person who was crazy about flowers, so she was quite open-minded about her business being taken away.
She shook her head slightly and chuckled, "The business in this world is endless. How can one person handle it all? Since he can steal my customers, he must have some outstanding qualities that are worth learning from."
“Maybe I can gain a lot from this outing.”
Seeing Shen Yuling so calm and composed, Cha Mi's worries gradually dissipated.
When you step into Qi Ze County, you feel as if you are in a bustling and bustling painting of the world.
It is worthy of being one of the two most prosperous county towns in Jinnan.
The streets are bustling with people coming and going, and the sounds of hawking, chatting and laughing are intertwined, making it very lively.
Shen Yuling and Cha Mi sat in the carriage with the curtains slightly drawn, but they could still clearly hear the lively discussions of the people outside.
"Qize County has been really lively these past few days! That Master Ming has opened up his privately owned Fangfei Valley. I wonder who is backing Master Ming to make the entire county promote Fangfei Valley."
A middle-aged man's voice was full of curiosity.
"Who says it's not true? Not only are people in our county scrambling to go to Fragrance Valley to see the grand spectacle, but even people from several surrounding counties have come here to see it."
Another person echoed.
"I also heard that the Fragrant Valley not only has a variety of rare flowers and plants that are rarely seen on weekdays, but also rare flowers brought from abroad!"
"Even Yuehua, the famous courtesan from Qi Ze County, goes to Fang Fei Valley to perform every day!"
A young man said excitedly.
"Oh my god, there's actually an Oiran Yuehua?!"
There was a sudden exclamation from the crowd.
"That's right, but the performance of the courtesan Yuehua is in the center of Fangfei Valley. If you want to watch it, you have to buy extra tickets. The price is not low, and you also need to have a certain status."
"......"
After hearing the discussion outside, Cha Mi couldn't help but sigh: "This Mr. Ming really knows how to create a gimmick and attract everyone's attention."
Shen Yuling didn't say anything, but a hint of thought flashed across her eyes.
Along the way, the two heard many people talking about Fangfei Valley, and finally arrived.
The two of them, their faces covered with thin veils, walked slowly among the crowd.
Walking towards the core area of Fangfei Valley, Shen Yuling's eyes fell on the colorful flowers of various shapes around her.
However, as she walked deeper, her brows became more and more furrowed.
There are indeed many flowers in the valley that are not found in her garden.
Because some of these flowers, some of which are from foreign countries, were originally treasures presented as tribute to the royal family.
She had seen these flowers in the imperial garden of the palace, and even in the greenhouse of her Yaohua Palace, she could often see them.
Could it be that the owner behind this Fangfei Valley is the royal family?
Or maybe... is it Kwon Myung Hyuk?
Thinking of this, Shen Yuling's expression became complicated and indecipherable.
Suddenly, a flower servant came forward and said, "I guess you are Madam Shen. The room you booked is in the central area of Fangfei Valley. Please get in the carriage. I will take the two ladies there."
Shen Yuling and Cha Mi got on the carriage. The wheels rumbled as they walked along the winding path. Flowers flourished on both sides, and the rich fragrance of flowers lingered in the air.
When the carriage stopped, Hua Pu said respectfully, "Madams, the room that one of you has reserved has arrived."
Shen Yuling frowned slightly and asked in confusion: "Our rooms are not together?"
Hua Pu hurriedly explained: "Madam, you don't know that this huge Fangfei Valley only has twenty rooms, and each room is independent and scattered throughout the center, so that the distinguished guests can enjoy the quietness and privacy."
Cha Mi smiled and said, "I have never had such an experience before. In this case, I will stay in this room."
Hua Pu nodded slightly, and after Cha Mi got off the carriage, he waved the whip again and drove the carriage towards a room deeper in Fangfei Valley.
Soon, the carriage stopped again, and Hua Pu said softly, "Madam, we're here."
Shen Yuling stepped out of the car and looked up at the house in front of her.
This is an elegant bamboo house, surrounded by green bamboos. The breeze blows gently, and the bamboo leaves rustle.
The flowers in full bloom in front of the house make the bamboo house look poetic and picturesque. A feeling of quietness and tranquility comes to you, which blends completely with the beautiful scenery of Fangfei Valley.
Shen Yuling walked into the house.
The house is filled with a fresh and elegant fragrance, which lingers around the nose, making people feel relaxed and happy, and the feeling of fatigue disappears instantly.
She looked at the sky and saw that it was still early for the oiran performance, so she decided to take a short rest and recharge her energy before meeting up with Cha Mi to watch the oiran performance together.
She took off her skirt, changed into light clothes, and lay lazily on the soft bed, closing her eyes to rest.
Perhaps she was too tired from running all the way, or perhaps the atmosphere in the house was too peaceful, and before she knew it, she fell into a deep sleep.
With a "creaky" sound, the door was gently pushed open.
A tall figure quietly stepped into the house.
The man walked very lightly, went straight to the bed, stood beside the bed, and stared at the sleeping Shen Yuling with burning eyes.
His eyes were filled with complex emotions, including longing, attachment, and a bit of indescribable affection.
After a long time, he sat down, and gently stroked her brow with his slender, bony fingers.
His fingertips slid across her straight nose and finally stopped at her plump and moist lips, as if he wanted to imprint her appearance deeply in his heart.
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