Chapter 288 The Prodigal Son among Prodigal Sons

A few days passed in a flash.

The Shangjing Chaofu Qizhen Pavilion welcomed its opening day.

Thanks to the unremitting publicity of County Lord Lerong, Qizhen Pavilion had already created a craze inside and outside the capital before it even opened its doors to visitors.

There are crystal clear colored glass cups that sparkle like the Milky Way in the sky.

There are round, plump, smooth and even pearls.

…

It can be said that County Lord Le Rong is the most competent blogger who promotes products.

In just a few days, the fire that started in Chaofu Qizhen Pavilion spread to the homes of officials and nobles in Shangjing City.

Even though some noble ladies despised Lu Mingchao's background and circumstances and were unwilling to associate with him, they were still very curious about him.

As for those who were familiar with Lu Mingchao, they came here early to witness the grand opening.

Gu Zhen and County Lord Yue Rong have always been at odds with each other and dislike each other.

Their eyes met, like the collision of swords, sparks and lightning.

They snorted contemptuously, crossed their arms, and turned their heads away angrily.

Mingzhen and Lu Mingchao were quite helpless.

"Ming Chao, this county lord and Gu Zhen fell into the river, who will you save first?"

The manager of Lerong County was not honest and strong, so he started to ask a fatal question.

Lu Mingchao: ...

Lu Mingchao sighed and said weakly, "Have you forgotten that I'm pregnant?"

County Lord Le Rong was startled, then he said, "If you have one hundred taels, would you give it to me or to Gu Zhen?"

Lu Mingchao: "But I have more than a hundred taels."

"Lu Mingchao, has this county chief been bad to you? Is it so difficult for you to make a choice?" County Chief Le Rong put his hands on his hips, looking very imposing.

"What good people can come out of this rotten mud?"

In the eyes of County Lord Lerong, there is nothing good in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Duke Zhenguo betrayed his loyalty, Gu Shen stole his love, Gu Huai was selfish and shameless, could Gu Zhen stay clean in the mud?

"She saved my life." Lu Mingchao opened his red lips.

"At first, I hit my head against the wall and committed suicide. I lost consciousness due to excessive bleeding. She brought the golden medicine for wounds from the gods and bandaged me with it."

Although, the original owner died, she was the one who survived.

However, she could not deny Gu Zhen's kindness.

"I was kicked out of the mansion and returned to Changxi Village. She braved the snow and brought all kinds of supplies to visit me in the countryside."

"She was unfamiliar with the place and had no one to help her. She asked the officials in Changhe County to protect and look after her."

"County Lord, Zhenzhen is a very good person."

Gu Zhen sniffed softly, "You still have a conscience."

County Lord Lerong touched the whip irritably and muttered in disbelief, "How can you be a good person?"

After mumbling a few words, he bowed to Gu Zhen without any warning.

"Gu Zhen, it was my reckless words that I made, and I deeply apologize."

"This is my fault, but I still don't like you taking care of your family."

Gu Zhen was not to be outdone and retorted, "Same here."

"I didn't save Lu Mingchao just to please you, so don't flatter yourself."

The county lord Le Rong was so angry that he laughed back, "With my background, why should I flatter myself?"

"Recently, it has been rumored that since the beginning of the year, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo has frequently brought you to various banquets and cultivated various good reputations."

"She is dignified, virtuous, and a daughter of aristocratic family, both talented and beautiful."

"Who is trying to flatter himself?"

"After much deliberation and investment, I finally chose the playboy from the Chengyang Marquisate."

"Are you going to get engaged soon?"

"Have you ever asked the playboy how many times he was whipped by my county lord?"

"You're a good man, but you're blind!"

County Lord Lerong sticks to the facts and argues in a very fair manner.

Gu Zhen was angry and anxious, and his eyes couldn't help but turn red.

Especially after hearing about the marriage, tears immediately burst out.

Lerong County Lord: ...

"Arguing is one thing, but it's against the rules if you cry." Mayor Le Rong hurriedly wiped Gu Zhen's tears with a handkerchief.

"I'm not saying anything to you, but you're just crying because you can't win an argument. You're just being a scoundrel. Fortunately, you're a woman, otherwise I would have used a whip to teach you a lesson."

"Stop crying."

"At worst, I won't scold you anymore, okay?"

"It's as if the county lord is bullying the honest people."

"Gu Zhen, you are not deliberately framing this county lord, are you? This county lord still remembers clearly how you bullied others in the past."

"Zhenzhen, are you dissatisfied with your marriage to the Chengyang Marquisate?" Lu Mingchao asked softly.

Gu Zhen sobbed and stopped crying.

Red eyes and red nose.

"My eyes are too dry, I'm crying for fun."

Lerong County Mayor: ???

"Gu Zhen, are you sick?"

"On the day when Chaofu Qizhen Pavilion opened, you cried and drove away the Ming Dynasty's wealth. Can you take responsibility?"

"This means that money will come in like flowing water." Gu Zhen said stubbornly.

Seeing that the two were about to start fighting again, Lu Mingchao and Mingzhuo each pulled one apart.

"Lu Mingchao, why do you pull Gu Zhen and not me?" Mayor Lerong said fiercely.

The Lu Ming Dynasty was unable to support the population.

Why else? Of course it’s because Ming Zhou and Gu Zhen rarely have any interactions.

At this moment, Lu Mingchao admired the man with three wives and four concubines.

These are just two beauties vying for her favor, and she can no longer handle it.

"Isn't this our Shangjing Pearl, Lu Ming Dynasty?"

The twists and turns of the voice saved Lu Mingchao.

If Lu Mingchao was pardoned.

It turns out that strange and bizarre things can also sound as beautiful as nature's music.

"Miss Xiang." Lu Mingchao greeted her with a beautiful smile.

Your smile can be as bright as it wants, your voice can be as sincere as it wants.

Xiang Rongyue was a little dumbfounded.

Didn't Lu Mingchao realize that she was blatantly mocking him?

Then she should try harder?

Xiang Rongyue put on a noble and cold look, glanced at Lu Mingchao, and coughed lightly, "It's been a long time since we last met. Shangjing Mingzhu has also learned to flatter and curry favor."

"Oh, my belly is getting bigger."

"After not seeing you for a few days, the daughter of the Xiang family has become quite sharp-tongued." Gu Zhen tidied up her makeup a little, walked around the flower and bird screen, and said in a cold voice.

Mayor Lerong raised his eyebrows and said, "Gu Zhen, you are a guest. How can you be so rude?"

Store clerk: Are they still needed here?

It turns out that this is how the noble ladies who come to the capital behave in private.

County Lord Le Rong continued, "Xiang Rongyue, do you have money to buy it?"

"If you have money, the county lord will receive you personally."

"If you don't have money, don't bark like a dog."

Gu Zhen's mouth twitched slightly.

What a non-vulgar one!

Xiang Rongyue first glanced at the soft whip on County Lord Le Rong's waist with fear, and then looked at Gu Zhen who was standing beside Lu Mingchao.

After weighing the pros and cons, I decided to choose Gu Zhen.

"Gu Zhen, Madam Pei of the Chengyang Marquis's Mansion is most averse to the women in the mansion being seen in public. You are willing to be a lowly person and associate with Shang Ji. If this gets to Madam Pei's ears, let's see how you will explain it."

"Miss Xiang has an old relationship with the Chengyang Marquis' Mansion?" Lu Mingchao asked innocently.

"If it weren't for Jiu, how could he know so much about the affairs of the mansion?"

Ming Zhou, who was standing in the shadows, had a calm expression and answered the question in a serious tone, "A Chao, have you forgotten that Miss Xiang had discussed marriage with Pei Jian?"

"For some reason, it ended in vain."

Anger flashed across Xiang Rongyue's face. "Don't blame me for that bastard Pei Jian."

"Now, the one engaged to Pei Jian is Gu Zhen."

Lu Mingchao was stunned.

Pei Jian?

There were many playboys in the Chengyang Marquis's Mansion. When County Lady Lerong mentioned Gu Zhen's marriage, she had never thought that the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo would choose Pei Jian.

A playboy among playboys.

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