The lights were just coming on and the city was bustling with people. The lights were swaying and the whole city was as bright as day. The hawkers' cries in the distance were heard one after another, but they were not very clear. The boat was drifting across
the sparkling river, and the lights on both sides were reflected in the water. The moon was quiet, and the stars fell into it. The lanterns on the bow were swaying, the boatman was rowing, and the water was gurgling. The boat was shaking slightly. Shen Zhiyi leaned out, touched the water with his fingertips, and motioned Yu Tingwan to look at the opposite side. Yu Tingwan didn't know what happened, her eyelids were twitching. With a turn of her wrist, the tea was not waterproof and spilled out when she was pouring. She frowned and wiped the water stains with a handkerchief, and her eyes fell in the direction Shen Zhiyi pointed. A gorgeous flower boat was on the opposite side. It was decorated with flowers and brocade, so extravagant. The roof of the boat had flying eaves and corners, and glass lamps were hung. There were also bells under the lamps, swaying gently in the wind, and the sound was crisp and pleasant to the ear. Shen Zhiyi explained to her: "Every night market brothel will send the courtesan with the virgin prostitutes to either twist their waists or play the piano and compose music. They show off their skills." "Whoever likes her can take her away as long as they pay enough. You see, those boats approaching are going for the prostitutes." "Don't be fooled by how serious some men seem on the surface. They are all more romantic than each other in this kind of thing." The prostitutes on the boat were agile and their skirts swung out beautiful curves. Yu Tingwan held up her chin. "She looks so pretty." Yu Tingwan said: "I like the one in the bright red dress. She looks the best." She is charming and twists the best. Her voice is as gentle and beautiful as an oriole. As a woman, she feels itchy when she sees her. Shen Zhiyi couldn't refute this. "She is the courtesan in the brothel." How could she not be outstanding. "She caused a sensation when she was brought to the capital by the owner of a brothel a few years ago. If she wasn't young and the brothel mothers treated her as a cash cow and intentionally cultivated her, she would have been arranged to receive customers long ago." She chose the best in food, clothing, housing and transportation, and the skills she learned were not vulgar seducing men, but serious music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Elegant. Shen Zhiyi paused: "The year before last, Wei Zhao returned to the capital to help the Ministry of Justice investigate a case involving a brothel. When he went there, the girl was auctioning her virginity. A group of young men were vying for it, but she didn't like any of them, so she fell in love with Wei Zhao." "Many people saw this and didn't dare to disobey. They were all making a fuss, discussing whether General Wei could get rid of the beauty's favor." Yu Tingwan didn't expect that he would be the one to eat the melon. If it were someone else, they would have been anxious a long time ago. But Yu Tingwan hesitated for a moment: "Is everything okay?" After all, Wei Zhao was not a good person. "Not bad." "It's just that all the prostitutes in the building, the men who were looking for prostitutes, and the servants who served tea and water were arrested and interrogated on suspicion. The brothel was closed for a month or so." Yu Tingwan:... She straightened her back. "There's nothing we can do about it." She spread her hands innocently: "My husband is as chaste as a jade." Shen Zhiyi said so much, but she only cared about one thing. "At that time, many people privately said that Wei Zhao was too chaste and didn't like women." Yu Tingwan's back straightened even more. It can be seen that this is her ability! It's because she is too outstanding that Wei Zhao is attracted to her! Then Shen Zhiyi coughed lightly. "Let me ask you something." She lowered her voice and glanced at Yu Tingwan: "You are still a woman now, right?" Yu Tingwan:? "You are in a high position, and many people are watching you. There are also many people talking about you in private." "I can understand that Wei Zhao is not in good health. After all, he doesn't want someone bright and delicate around him. He can't do anything, and I'm afraid he feels bad." Shen Zhiyi treated Yu Tingwan as a confidant, and didn't mind saying something embarrassing. "But I'm worried that he is not good enough in the first place, and is a half-fake man. He treated you well after marrying you, and openly used his poor health as an excuse. Isn't this delaying you?" She saw Yu Tingwan frowning, afraid that she didn't understand. After all, when a woman gets married, her mother will always teach her about sex. When her eldest sister got married, Shen Zhiyi eavesdropped. But Yu Tingwan didn't. I'm afraid she thought that two people lying on the same couch meant they were real husband and wife. Shen Zhiyi: "Did you have..." at night . She sorted out her words. Yu Tingwan was very direct: "Intercourse?"
Shen Zhiyi: ???
What a rough statement.
She couldn't believe that the fair and tender Yu Tingwan said this.
Yu Tingwan: "Swallow the worry that you shouldn't have. If you want to learn from the masters, I can teach you."
Shen Zhiyi: ???
That's not necessary.
"Last year at the night market, a group of young men almost fought over the courtesan. It was a big fight."
Yu Tingwan regretted not seeing that scene.
"Who did the flower fall for?"
Let her listen and see if she recognizes him.
Shen Zhiyi: "An acquaintance."
Yu Tingwan had a bad feeling.
Shen Zhiyi said lightly: "Xiao Huaiyan."
"No need for you to teach, he is a veteran in the love field."
Yu Tingwan felt that Xiao Huaiyan couldn't explain it clearly.
"This... that..."
Shen Zhiyi: "Nothing, at least it proves that he is a healthy man."
"You haven't seen how humble my father is in front of me now."
"The concubines in the mansion dare not make trouble for my mother, and those illegitimate sons and sisters have also learned to be humble in front of me."
"I got what I wanted, and I am particularly grateful to Xiao Huaiyan."
People always lose something when they gain something.
Shen Zhiyi: "I have thought it through now. Aunt Xiao is easy to get along with. I will marry into the loyal and brave mansion. As long as I give birth to a son, my life will not be bad."
"He Xiao Huaiyan is a little romantic. As long as I give me respect, I can turn a blind eye to him outside."
The small boat and the flower boat passed by each other and moved forward slowly.
Yu Tingwan: "Don't be so negative."
"It cost three hundred taels."
Yu Tingwan: "That's not bad."
"Gold."
Yu Tingwan took a deep breath.
She insisted: "But I think there may be a misunderstanding."
Shen Zhiyi said: "I don't know if I have not paid back the money I borrowed from Wei Zhao."
Yu Tingwan changed her tone: "This is too bad."
The boat swayed slightly and finally stopped at the ferry.
Before they could get off the boat, the boat shook and someone entered the cabin.
The boat was not big.
Xiao Huaiyan bent over and came in. .
Behind him was Wei Zhao, who was walking slowly and looking pale.
Shen Zhiyi was surprised that Wei Zhao could walk, but seeing that he didn't look well, she couldn't help frowning.
"Xiao Huaiyan, why don't you help him."
If he fell to death, Yu Tingwan would be a widow.
Xiao Huaiyan felt relieved when he saw her, and he was obedient. He turned around and wanted to reach out his hand, but Wei Zhao pushed it away and stood in front of Yu Tingwan.
"Let's go."
Yu Tingwan saw that Wei Zhao was fine, and her heart was relieved. How could she remember Wei Zhao's previous mention of accompanying her to the night market, and wondered: "Where to go?"
Wei Zhao narrowed his eyes, his dark eyes were heavy, and he looked at Yu Tingwan listlessly. He was just about to ask her if she was going to stand him up.
"Yu Tingwan and I have an appointment to go to West Street to watch the Lantern Festival."
It was Shen Zhiyi's voice.
Xiao Huaiyan was unhappy.
He looked around and sat down next to Shen Zhiyi. The cabin became crowded. He didn't realize that his hand was cheap and took the fan on the table, turned it, and looked at her sideways.
"Fiancée."
The cellmates stopped calling her.
He smiled: "I'll accompany you to the Lantern Festival."
(End of this chapter)
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