"Manto, the girls in the building are all practicing martial arts. Would you like to join them and take a look?"
The young lady has been at the brothel for some time now. Madam Cen calculated that she had fed her enough elixirs. The young lady was a little envious of Chunying and the others, so she thought it would be better to practice with them as well.
"Okay, but I wonder if those masters will look down on me."
"No, let's go take a look first."
After hearing that the new girl could also learn martial arts, the masters were waiting in the backyard early on.
"Give this to me! I'm telling you, no one should try to take it from me. Right now, my apprentice has the fewest."
"Little Miao hasn't even said anything yet, what are you jumping around for?"
Miao Cuifang: Huh? Wasn't it Mother Cen who was holding a meeting for them today? What does this have to do with taking on apprentices? If it were about this, he wouldn't have come. He can't even figure out Liu Xu, let alone others. He can't teach her anything, not even a little bit.
"I don't want to," Miao Cuifang said.
"That's perfect, I want it!"
Greetings to all the masters.
Mandok paid homage to all the masters.
"Should we review the basics again today?" Mrs. Cen asked.
"No need, no need. Shall we just get it right away?"
Master Wu's meaning was practically written all over his face: just start grabbing, or even fighting if necessary!
Mando was taken aback by the imposing manner of these masters. Weren't they going to assess them first? She thought...
"Why bring it on like this! I've long heard that the Zhang family's daughter has a group of promising martial arts talents. There's no reason why we, their rightful in-laws, shouldn't get one."
Zhang's mother was sitting on a small stool in the back kitchen picking green beans, watching the commotion as she picked the vegetables. It was quite interesting. When she heard someone call her name, she looked up.
Oh wow, it's someone I know!
Who's that big, clumsy guy following behind? Isn't that her own brother who hasn't been gone for more than a few days? How did she end up bringing her sister-in-law here?
She wiped her hands on her apron and hurried out to greet them.
"Sister Zhan, it's been so long since we last met!"
"That's right, it's almost the end of the year, and your idiot just went to pick up my sister. I, as the older sister, was bored at home during the New Year, so I came over with you." The two chatted and exchanged pleasantries, completely ignoring Zhang Bifeng who was following behind them.
"Didn't I tell you to go back to the manor? Why are you back again?" Leader Zhang asked his son from behind.
"Dad, it's almost Chinese New Year, and on New Year's Eve, the whole family should be together for a reunion dinner. I asked Brother Feng to come."
The speaker was Zhang's mother and sister-in-law, Zhang Bifeng's wife Zhan Fei, her older sister, the same cheerful woman who had greeted them upon entering, named Zhan Cui. The woman betrothed to the martial arts alliance leader was naturally from a reputable sect, but this sister-in-law knew absolutely no martial arts.
"Where's the new girl? You promised, this one's for me," Zhan Cui said.
"Huh?" This question startled Zhang's mother. How did this matter get out?
She turned to look at her masters, a group of elderly men and women who were all looking up at the sky. The weather was nice today, wasn't it? They had only boasted a few words in their letters home, just a few words! Who knew the news would spread so quickly!
“Then…” Zhang’s mother pointed to Mando and said.
"Oh my, what a beautiful girl! She's so lovely, she's got the makings of a future disciple!"
"This is the leader of the martial arts alliance, that's the leader's son, this is the leader's daughter, and this is the leader's son's sister-in-law."
Huo Xiaolong, like a gossip, jumped onto Mantuo and said something that stunned the young lady.
Is that white-bearded old man who just casually puts his hands behind his back the leader of the martial arts world? And is the chef who flips the wok his daughter?
The amount of information was so overwhelming that even the courtesan, who had never been one to drop a word before, was somewhat bewildered.
"Girl, what do you think of me as a master?"
"What's wrong with that?" the martial arts alliance leader's sister-in-law asked with a smile, holding your hands.
Will you become my apprentice?
Just tell me if you agree or not. Do you dare say no? Aren't you afraid someone will pull out a knife and chop you up if you do?
"Thank you for your kindness, Master! Mando is willing."
The courtesan was incredibly quick-witted; she could speak to anyone, whether they were human or ghost.
Quickly kneel down and kowtow, then save the matter for when no one is around.
The Fengyue Tower is truly a place where hidden talents abound. I wonder why people in the martial arts world are flocking to brothels. What are they doing with nothing better to do?
When the martial arts masters saw that they had no disciples to take in, they packed up and went back to their rooms. The disciples who hadn't managed to get any were furious, and those who couldn't win the fight were even more furious.
Zhan Cui's skill with the crescent-shaped double swords is well-known in the martial arts world. Not only is her swordsmanship excellent, but her methods are also ruthless. Otherwise, the two sisters could not have supported the sect.
"Sister Zhan, is everything alright at home?" Zhang's mother asked.
This is the sect leader! If the sect leader runs away, who will take care of the sect?
"It's alright. Fei'er will finish settling next year's accounts when she gets back. I just need to go back and check once a month."
"Can you accommodate all these people over the New Year? If not, I'll rent a few rooms."
"You can recruit them, don't worry."
Zhang's mother winked at her old friend, implying that she was stingy! How could she not be stingy?!
With so many people coming and going in this brothel, everything from food and drink to personal hygiene costs money. Plus, there are friends coming and going. You have to make sure they eat and drink well; you can't skimp on that!
"Yes, please feel free to move in," Cen Ang said.
As soon as Huo Xiaolong heard Cen's mother's tone, he knew that his mother was feeling sorry for him again.
Cen Ang's frugality wasn't manifested in her spending habits. She wouldn't scrimp and save to cut back on every penny. Back in the palace, as the head maid, she knew exactly where every penny went. Now, at the brothel, it's the same; she maintains extremely strict control over every single expense.
"It's okay, Mom, Aunt He will come and give us the money soon!"
Today is also the date He Qingzhu set for the monthly profit sharing. Huo Xiaolong has been looking forward to it for a long time, ever since the first day they signed the agreement.
Once she got the money, she went out and ordered tanks! Lots of tanks!
All fear of the enemy stems from insufficient firepower; there are no firearms in this era! So she will build tanks that can take on ten enemies at once, and build as many tanks as possible! That way, she can have her own sense of security even in the border town.
"Mom doesn't care, Mom has money."
Mother Cen said while holding the little girl
How much money does Mom have?
The woman with phoenix eyes gave her daughter a wicked smile, her eyes revealing a profound meaning.
"Will Mom take you to see?"
"That would be so embarrassing."
The little dumpling wriggled a couple of times, then snuggled against its godmother's neck, grinning with its little tiger teeth.
"What's there to be embarrassed about in front of your own mother? I'll take you to see her."
Cen Ang was wearing a pink dress today, a color she rarely wore.
However, this outfit was a gift from Manager Zhao some time ago. Whether or not to wear it depends on who made it, doesn't it?
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