My husband is a virtuous man; strangers should stay away.
The next morning, Chen Sheng finished breakfast and immediately ran out of the Prime Minister's residence. Why? To do something big!
Former subordinates... lure them away first, we can delay for as long as possible.
Among the former subordinates of the Ye Clan, Ye Cangming had a loyal deputy general who followed her throughout his life. Whether she was Ye Cangming or Chen Han, he would risk his life to help her.
Later, when Ye Cangming became emperor, this person was granted the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, a title that would be passed down through generations. Her younger brother, however, caught Ye Cangming's eye and was taken into his harem. He lived peacefully until the age of fifty, without ever having any children.
To prevent them from meeting, the only option is to target the former deputy general, and to stop the former general, the only option is to target her brother!
Shen Mingyue's younger brother, Shen Qingfeng, will be going to Tingfeng Tower with his best friend today to listen to music and have a heart-to-heart talk, in order to "accidentally" meet the Crown Princess Xu Nuo!
Chen Sheng laughed sarcastically: "So that's why Xu Nuo died. Turns out you were the best wingman! The female lead is such a jealous person, so sour!"
They traveled all the way to Tingfeng Tower, and by chance, they met Xu Nuo, who was traveling incognito. So, the two traveled together.
"Why don't you stock up on more rouge and face powder? Fourth Brother usually likes to tinker with these things." Xu Nuo pulled Chen Sheng aside and pointed to a rouge shop.
Chen Sheng thought for a moment, then looked at her apologetically: "I was in a hurry to leave today and didn't bring much money with me. How about you lend me some? I'll pay you back next time."
“Okay, buy more.” Xu Nuo generously pulled out his money bag and handed it to Chen Sheng. “Remember to pay back this fifty taels of silver next time.”
"Thank you, Miss Xu!"
"Miss Chen, you're too kind!"
The two exchanged compliments for a while, placed their order, and headed to Tingfeng Tower.
Actually, it wouldn't be bad if Xu Nuo married Shen Qingfeng...
Seeing that Tingfeng Tower was crowded and noisy, Xu Nuo specially booked a private room to listen to music alone, and even ordered the top courtesan to enjoy herself. Chen Sheng benefited from her generosity and was once again amazed by her inhuman extravagance.
Wow, so much money! A rich woman, sister!
"What kind of man do you like? I'll introduce you to a few sometime."
Chen Sheng's gossip-loving nature kicked in, and he leaned closer to Xu Nuo to find out what was going on.
Xu Nuo shook his head and replied helplessly, "Anything the Empress Mother chooses that is beneficial to consolidating her position and can check the court is acceptable!"
"That's all? You didn't get anything you wanted?" Chen Sheng took a step back in confusion, showing some sympathy.
"What are you saying? I have plenty of men in my harem. Ten concubines, twenty maids, and two secondary consorts. What kind of man can't I have? In the future, I'll marry a principal wife. With more than thirty men, surely one of them can satisfy me?"
Xu Nuo shrugged indifferently and looked at Chen Sheng, who seemed to have never seen the world, saying, "Instead of worrying about me, you should think about how to win over your fourth brother. After all, you'll probably only be able to marry him in your entire life."
"Sigh...I came out here seeking comfort, didn't I? Before he marries into the family, I can't afford to enjoy myself for a few more days," Chen Sheng said, her face full of worry. "Tell me, why is this man so domineering? He likes someone else, but he won't let me take a concubine! He likes Ye Cang..."
Bang! The door was kicked open.
Chen Sheng stared in astonishment at the man who had kicked down the door, his heart churning with emotions, and for a moment he was speechless!
Compared to her, Xu Nuo treated it as if it were an ordinary matter, remaining calm and composed.
Xu Nuo: "What urgent matter do you gentlemen have that would lead you to abandon 'male virtue' and act so presumptuously?"
"You two women stole my friend! I'm here to take him away!" A young man in pink pointed at the courtesan and said righteously.
The surrounding young men nodded in agreement.
Xu Nuo chuckled, stood up, and said, "We've already paid, so how can you say we're robbing us? Or... does this young master want to exchange goods?"
"You! I can return the money, but don't ruin my plans! My mother is Liu Hai, the Vice Minister of Revenue!" The pink-clad youth bristled, pulling the blue-clad youth beside him to shield him. "Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer! I will never submit to you! Don't come any closer..."
Chen Sheng watched the comedy from his seat and couldn't help but marvel at Xu Nuo's way of handling things—he didn't reveal his identity, yet he was still frightening.
Xu Nuo continued to press forward, leaving him no way out. "Today, I want a man to play with. Who among you will take his place? Hmm? Answer me."
“I, I, I… Shen Qingfeng! Shen Qingfeng, come and take your place! Yes! Shen Qingfeng…” The boy in pink pushed the boy in blue, Shen Qingfeng, who was blocking his way.
“But I…” Shen Qingfeng looked at him in fear, her face filled with despair.
"Didn't your sister say your army is short of money? I'll get my mother to pay my salary! I'll get my mother to pay my salary! Please, for the sake of our friendship, help me out, Shen Qingfeng..."
"I...okay, I'll change!" Shen Qingfeng gritted his teeth and agreed, letting out a soft breath before stepping forward to hug Xu Nuo. "Your Highness, please be gentle..."
"Heh, you're pretty fearless." Xu Nuo reached out and pressed his head down. "Be good, wait for me to finish, ah~"
"Hahaha..." Chen Sheng couldn't help but laugh out loud. He stood up and walked towards Xu Nuo, put his hand on her left shoulder, and teased her, "Alright, Miss Xu, stop playing around. You've won another beauty today. It's not impossible to add her as the thirty-second one."
Xu Nuo: "You're quite generous."
Chen Sheng: "That's right. After all, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. I should accumulate more good deeds, right?"
Xu Nuo: "Alas, it's a pity I paid for it. Whether this life can be saved depends on me."
Chen Sheng smiled as he looked at the group of young masters from wealthy families. "It's not that I don't want to help, it's that I'm powerless. It's up to your own fate, hahaha, don't go too far."
Chen Sheng patted Xu Nuo on the shoulder and continued to sit there drinking tea.
To be honest, she still doesn't know what they're afraid of.
What happened next is pretty much predictable. They begged for mercy; they begged Shen Qingfeng, and Shen Qingfeng begged Xu Nuo. Xu Nuo, who was only interested in putting on a show, scolded them a couple of times and then let them go.
"Tell me, what's so scary about me? I'm clearly so approachable."
Xu Nuo sat on the stool, holding Shen Qingfeng in her arms, and complained to the two of them, "Sigh, I might just be a bad woman, only able to have thirty-odd men."
"Hehehe, you're really quite wicked, thirty-odd men! Unlike me, I can only stare blankly at a piece of wood." Chen Sheng laughed self-deprecatingly. "What a pity about my face..."
“Fourth Brother isn’t a blockhead, he’s more like a stagnant pool,” Xu Nuo added, then looked at the person in her arms and said softly, “Young Master Shen, what do you think?”
"Fourth Prince... The bright moon hangs alone in the sky." Shen Qingfeng's voice trembled, reflecting his current state of mind.
Upon hearing this, Xu Nuo hugged him even tighter, playfully flicked the tip of his nose, and whispered, "You're quite clever. How did you know my identity? Hmm?"
"Alright, stop abusing the animal. Let him go and let him explain himself."
Chen Sheng watched the two of them being lovey-dovey with impatience, genuinely feeling like he was being fed a lot of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
"Your Highness, I once saw your face from afar when the Crown Princess returned victorious, and that is why I recognize you."
Shen Qingfeng stood before Xu Nuo with neither arrogance nor servility, and explained.
Xu Nuo: "You have a good memory. Alright, you can go back now. I'll come to propose marriage another day. I won't ruin your reputation."
“But… I do not wish to be the Crown Princess’s twenty-third wife.” Shen Qingfeng refused.
“Not a concubine, but the principal wife, the Crown Princess’s husband,” Xu Nuo explained with a smile. “I believe you are worthy of this position. What? You don’t want to?”
"No... Your subject... thanks Your Highness for your kindness..."
"Okay, let's go back."
He promised to see the person out, but when he returned, his face was gloomy.
"I never imagined that the corruption in the six ministries would reach this level."
"If you become emperor in the future, what do you want to do?"
Chen Sheng didn't intend to offer comfort, but instead tried to get information out of him with a smile.
"He then uprooted the parasites, recruited many talented people, implemented benevolent policies, helped the people live and work in peace and contentment, and made the country strong enough to awe other countries."
When talking about the future, Xu Nuo's eyes were filled with longing, sparkling like stars.
Perhaps she will become a wise ruler in the future. "Then... sister, I wish you all the best and great success."
Xu Nuo looked at Chen Sheng with some surprise and disbelief: "If you used to talk about these things, you would definitely say 'you are an ambitious person,' but today, why is it different? And your temperament has also changed a lot, Chen Sheng. Is this still you?"
"It's me, and it's not me. After all, I'm Chen Sheng, who's going to become your sister-in-law. How can I not be worthy of the Fourth Prince?"
Chen Sheng smiled calmly, but his heart was in his throat.
"Well then, I wish you all the best in winning the heart of your beloved soon."
Xu Nuo raised his teacup, and the two exchanged blessings, strengthening their friendship.
That was close—I almost got caught not being the same scheming, two-dimensional character I knew...
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"Brother Liu, why are you in such a hurry to leave!"
"Nonsense! Didn't you know that the Fourth Prince was kidnapped and defiled by human traffickers the day before yesterday! Human traffickers are rampant these days, and there are bad women everywhere. Do you want to never get married?!"
The boy in pink strode over and whispered a rebuke to the young noblemen around him.
Bang!
Liu Fenyi rubbed her forehead, looked up and shouted, "What are you doing..."
"What did you just say? What happened to the Fourth Prince?"
Chen Han's face was grim as he threatened in a low voice, "Speak! Or I'll kill you."
Liu Fenyi chickened out, her legs trembling as if she were about to kneel down, and nervously replied, "He...was defiled by a woman...married...married...any woman he found..."
Chen Han asked coldly, "Which woman?"
"No, no, I don't know... It seems, it seems like... five women..." Liu Fenyi knelt down.
"roll!"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
The group left with Liu Fenyi.
Chen Han's eyes flashed with a fierce light as she gripped her longsword tightly. The boy she wouldn't even dare to touch had been humiliated like this. It was her fault; she hadn't protected that moon-like boy. It was all her fault...
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