She was just about to talk to Elder Gu about this when Qian Guangzong and his son entered the room crying.
They wailed like dutiful sons at her bedside, "Honorable Mother-in-law, your unworthy son-in-law has co to visit you. How are you today? Feeling any better? Seeing you lying like this, I wish I could take this suffering for you."
Qian Chengcai, lacking his own mind, just echoed whatever Qian Guangzong said, though his wailing was louder—after all, he was young.
Elder Gu listened to their wailing, his brows furrowing deeply, and angrily said, "Stop crying! Are you here to visit the sick or to mourn the dead?"
Elder Gu had no patience for his stepdaughter’s family. After scolding Qian Guangzong and his son, he promptly kicked them out, telling them to behave and not cause any trouble, as the house was chaotic enough already.
Qian Guangzong and his son agreed on the surface, but as soon as they left the yard, they spat, "Stupid old man, what do you matter? You’re just a bastard helping to raise my father-in-law’s kids. What right do you have to lecture us?"
Qian Chengcai, however, had so conscience. In his mory, this cheap granddad was actually quite nice to their family, certainly much better than to Gu Dashan’s family. He said, "Dad, stop talking and quickly find our cousin. We need to take him to Chunfeng Pavilion."
With that, the two rushed to Gu Chengxian’s yard and happened to see a servant from the Lai Family delivering breakfast to Gu Chengxian.
Oh wow, that breakfast was really sothing, with all sorts of pancakes, buns, porridge, noodles, side dishes, and chicken soup—twenty dishes in total.
Seeing this breakfast made Qian Guangzong and his son salivate. Lord Lai was getting better and better towards Gu Chengxian. They had to win him over and rely on him to speak well on their behalf to Lord Lai and get money.
Gu Chengxian noticed their greedy looks and felt smug. Magnanimously, he said, "Uncle and Cousin are here, co join us for so breakfast."
"That sounds great, we’re famished," Qian Guangzong and Qian Chengcai imdiately sat down, devouring the breakfast and leaving a ss on the table.
Gu Chengxian was quite disgusted, but lately, he had been eating well. Every al was so lavish, so he didn’t bother arguing with these two starving ghosts.
After Qian Guangzong and his son finished eating, they told him about a batch of Flower Fairies arriving at Chunfeng Pavilion and vividly described how beautiful the Jiangnan Flower Fairies looked, how charming they were, and how pleasing their services were.
Finally, they said, "Brother Xian, since you left the Capital, you’ve been emptying out. A man shouldn’t hold back like this. Before the big exam, you should co have a pleasant night with us. You’ll perform better once your body is at ease."
Gu Chengxian was quite tempted, especially since Qian Guangzong was so persuasive when describing how the Flower Fairies served people, he almost got a nosebleed.
However, Gu Chengxian still refused, saying, "Uncle, I still need to study hard, I’m not going anywhere recently. You shouldn’t go either. Grandma and Dad are both sick, and yet you’re going out seeking pleasure. How does that look?"
Qian Chengcai said, "Are you afraid of being known for being unfilial? Oh, cousin, you don’t have to worry about that. We’re going out at night and Chunfeng Pavilion will send soone to fetch us. We’ll be discreet, no one will notice."
Gu Chengxian still shook his head, "Such behavior is not what a gentleman would do. I’m going to sit for the imperial examinations. You can go."
And with that, he hurriedly chased Qian Guangzong and his son away without another word.
But after they left, Gu Chengxian couldn’t stop thinking about it, especially since he had been under a lot of pressure lately, and he knew with his ability, he definitely couldn’t pass the exams... Last ti, he couldn’t pass and still had an excuse. This ti, being well-fed and cared for, if he fails again, Lord Lai would surely see through his tricks and abandon him.
Gu Chengxian was extrely troubled and in the end couldn’t resist. During dinner, he invited Qian Guangzong and his son over, hinting that he wanted to go to Chunfeng Pavilion.
Qian Guangzong and his son were overjoyed. When night fell, they took him to Chunfeng Pavilion. Unexpectedly, they ran into Gu Youlu there.
Gu Youlu was shocked, "What are you doing here?"
Then he asked Gu Chengxian, "Weren’t you studying diligently at ho?"
Now you’re reading at a brothel?
Gu Chengxian was also quite shocked. Running into his real uncle at a brothel was truly embarrassing.
Han Xiao quickly ca over to smooth things over, "Gentlen, let’s not talk anymore. Hurry and choose a Flower Fairy. If you don’t act quickly, other custors will co and snatch them away."
Gu Youlu ca here because Yan Qin told him that a sister of hers from Jiangnan would be receiving guests at Chunfeng Pavilion tonight. She described that sister as a peerless beauty, making Gu Youlu itch with desire, prompting him to co to Chunfeng Pavilion imdiately.
Now hearing Han Xiao’s words, he quickly followed her to choose, fearing that if he was late, this beauty would be chosen by another man.
Qian Guangzong and his son hurriedly followed.
Han Xiao watched their eager looks with a cold smile, ’Enjoy while you can, soon you’ll get what’s coming.’
Han Xiao took them to a room where several demure beauties were already standing.
Qian Guangzong and his son’s eyes lit up at the sight. Indeed, they were from Jiangnan; their looks and figures were rarely seen in He’an Prefecture.
However, Han Xiao said, "These are just the accompanying courtesans. The real Flower Fairies are inside. There are exactly four, known as the Four Flower Immortals. Go inside and pick."
Upon hearing this, Gu Youlu dashed into the inner room, and upon seeing the Flower Fairies inside, he was stunned.
The main thing was the Flower Fairies’ attire, which was so enticing—thin gauze garnts, even lighter than the one Yan Qin wore a couple of nights ago—just one look made one unable to restrain themselves.
Gu Chengxian, appearing to be a gentleman, was dumbfounded for a second, then imdiately rushed in, hugging a Flower Fairy dressed in a red gauze outfit, "This Young Master wants this one."
Han Xiao chuckled, "Young Master Gu truly has an eye for beauty. Mu Dan is a renowned Flower Fairy from Jiangnan, the most beautiful among this batch of Flower Fairies. You’ve found a treasure."
Soon you’ll learn how special this treasure is.
Gu Youlu was furious at being outpaced by Gu Chengxian, silently cursing Gu Chengxian for being shaless. He also rushed over, embracing a Flower Fairy dressed in water-red gauze, "I want this one."
Han Xiao said, "Oh, Elder Lu San truly has a good eye. Our Shuixian’s figure is quite famous in Jiangnan."
Gu Youlu was delighted after hearing this.
Qian Guangzong and his son were stunned, inwardly cursing Gu Chengxian and Gu Youlu as hypocrites and villains for taking the two prettiest Flower Fairies.
They had no choice but to settle for the remaining two Flower Fairies.
Even so, these two Flower Fairies were quite good-looking, not just beautiful but also had a great touch.
Seeing that they had chosen their Flower Fairies, Han Xiao didn’t delay further and said, "You gentlen are esteed guests of the Vice Magistrate, and the lady has prepared a courtyard for you to lodge in. Allow to escort you."
Han Xiao escorted them to a courtyard with a two-story pavilion, pointing at the second floor, and said, "Gentlen, please go inside."
Gu Chengxian, unable to wait, dragged Mu Dan upstairs and rushed into a room to get started.
Qian Guangzong, the old fart, really knew how to play and tried to pull Han Xiao, "Xiao’er, co up with us."
Han Xiao dodged his hand and said with a smile, "Elder Qian, Lian Qiao’s skills are famous in Jiangnan, and tonight she alone can serve you comfortably. I’ll not join in the fun. You should hurry up, don’t miss the good night."
I don’t want to get caught; you guys go die on your own.
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