Chapter Five Nerve

  I want to know how easy it is for that person last night, there are so many masters in this mansion, it turns out he is the nephew of Lord Zhou, Zhou Mulang, a spoiled young master, but without any airs, every day causing trouble outside, and already has three wives at home, only no children yet. Lord Zhou only has two daughters, so he raised his brother's son by his side, originally placing high hopes on him, unfortunately, heaven did not grant the old man's wish, and taught a disobedient son instead.

  After hearing these descriptions, I really don't know whether I should believe him or not.

  After dinner, the adults sent someone to invite me over, it seems that today is unavoidable. Miss Manya, I hope you bless me to make the right decision, after all, this body is yours too.

  Under Yu'er's support, I, a weak and frail woman, walked into the hall. Seated at the top was Lord Zhou, still exuding an aura of wealth and power. To his left was that bandit chief, still as handsome as ever, but with a sly and despicable look on his face that made one feel uncomfortable. I paid my respects and sat down in the seat to the right, facing the sly man.

  "Manya, next month is the grand election, Mu Yan is going to enter the palace, what about you?" The speaker was Lord Zhou.

  A lewd man interrupted and said, "The palace is full of beauties, with your looks, you can't even compare to the flowers in the Drunken Wind Building, it's better for you to stay in the mansion."

  After finishing speaking, he looked at Lord Zhou with a flattering expression, squeezing out a few smiles shamelessly.

  I seriously doubt if he has split personality, where did that infatuated thief go last night? The despicable man in front of me just farted what, Drunken Wind Pavilion, the name itself reveals it's a brothel, Hua Hua, can this name be any more vulgar? He actually compared me with prostitutes and I'm the one who lost, if I didn't retort back at you, you'd really think I'm your mother's, spoiling you.

  "They say every flower has its own admirer, and Brother Zhou's character can win the hearts of three virtuous and beautiful wives, I must admit that I admire him. Moreover, many years ago, even before my ascetic practices began, I had already made a vow to myself that in this life, I would always be accompanied by the quiet lamp and ancient Buddha, cutting off worldly thoughts, whether entering or leaving the palace, it's all the same for me, so please don't worry about me, Brother Zhou."

  He naturally fell silent, his mouth twitching a few times as he looked at Lord Zhou with a difficult expression. Lord Zhou's face was expressionless, and it was impossible to discern his attitude. He said, "Qingxiu, stay in the mansion then. That courtyard still belongs to you. It's quiet and won't disturb you. The palace is complicated and doesn't suit your temperament."

  Fine, old man, what's the point of asking for my opinion if you've already made up your mind and are just informing me? As a modern unemployed woman, how can I let something like this happen?

  He immediately responded, "As the saying goes, 'the small hide in the wilderness, the medium hide in the city, and the great hide in the court.' Cultivating one's character is also a way to achieve this. Although doing good deeds doesn't distinguish between big or small, but relatively speaking, there are more good deeds that can be done in this world. I was originally someone who should have left early, thanks to Uncle's lifesaving kindness back then, I was lucky enough to live until now. I am willing to use the good deeds I have accumulated in this life to pray for Uncle's longevity and wealth, and for my parents who are underground to suffer less from the torments of hell. Moreover, since childhood, I have been close friends with Mu Yan, she is the only one who entered the palace, I really cannot be at peace, the deep palace is full of dangers, I can only hope to accompany her by her side, and run errands for her, in order to repay Uncle's many years of nurturing kindness."

  After such a speech that is both reasonable and emotional, I couldn't help but admire my own eloquence. The sly man's face revealed a sly smile, while he sat there stupidly without saying a word. Director Zhou still had a poker face, showing no emotions whatsoever.

  I looked at the sly man and said, "Moreover, the yard is not quiet. In the middle of the night, some unknown stray dogs would bark and make it impossible for people to sleep."

  Having finished speaking, he bowed low to Lord Zhou and slipped out of the courtyard.

  Before three o'clock, the window creaked and the sly man came.

  At night, he looked even more pleasing to the eye than during the day. He walked straight over, gently scratched my nose and said "well-behaved".

  I don't want to get involved with this guy who has a split personality, I'll keep my distance from him and not think about getting close to him. He sees me avoiding him, but instead of getting angry, he just smiles to himself for five minutes, what an awkward five minutes, after that, he leaves by climbing out the window.

  It went on like this for several nights, and I really couldn't take it anymore. During the day, I asked Jade to bring a wooden stick and hammer, and we sealed up that window. I thought to myself, "Now I can finally get a good night's sleep." But who would have known that at midnight, he tried to flip open the window but failed, and not daring to break in, actually hid under my window and started barking like a dog.

  My god, where did this talent come from? Heaven gave you a good face, but naturally took back some other things. This brother probably doesn't have the organ of shame, wasting his handsome appearance.

  For several consecutive nights, he was like this, until the fifth day I couldn't bear it anymore, and told Lord Zhou: "Recently, there have been more stray dogs, making a racket every day, and another stray dog came out to attack people. If Mu Yan were injured, with the imperial examination approaching, it would be impossible to explain to the Emperor."

  Master Zhou naturally attached great importance to this matter, and arranged for several strong men to patrol the courtyard every night with batons, so it seemed that Zhou Mulang did not dare to appear. Indeed, I slept very well that night.