Chapter 1: The Arrival of the Greedy Wolf, Lin'an of the Southern Song Dynasty

A sudden morning rain has washed the phoenix trees beneath the balcony to a vibrant green, and the pear blossoms by the mud wall are newly white and pristine

The moon hangs low over the willows by the tower, as the song fades with the wind beneath the peach blossom fan of the Southern Song dynasty

The Four Stars of Tianfu, Tianxiang, Longchi, and Fengge are dim and cannot be described in words

On this night, the Emperor Star of Ziwei sits alone at midnight, its brilliance dimmed

Moreover, without mentioning Lu Yunhuan secretly steeling herself alone in this courtyard, let us speak of Shen Mo

Lu Yunhuan was originally the daughter of an official family, well-versed in literature and propriety since childhood. However, in the year she turned seventeen, her father resigned from his official position and returned home, but tragically, the official boat capsized during the journey, resulting in the drowning of the entire family. Only Lu Yunhuan and her maid, known as Xiao Fu, remained as the sole survivors.

In the battle at Yashan, two hundred thousand people perished in the sea. The most valiant, the most principled, the most learned, and the most talented individuals of the Chinese nation all met their demise in this battle

The pedestrians and buildings here exude a sense of leisurely elegance. As Shen Mo walked along, he felt himself entranced and dazed, as if in a dream

Subsequently, three-quarters of the Han people registered in the Song dynasty were slaughtered by the Mongols

That night, the young lady was truly both shy and angry. By the next morning, Shen Mo had already gone to the yamen for official duties, and Yun Huan was in the courtyard, resolutely steeling her heart.

I never expected that such an incident would occur on the night of the wedding!

The young man she married yesterday, named Shen Mo, is precisely the kind of "ordinary" person with whom Yun Huan wishes to spend her life.

As soon as I arrived, I was just in time for the complete wedding ceremony; heaven truly has not been unkind to me. Shen Mo touched his nose, walking while feeling both amused and helpless.

As a result of the potency of those potent drugs, combined with having consumed a few more drinks at the banquet, this unfortunate old man, before even entering the bridal chamber, met his demise while enjoying the feast.

From the age of 22 to 37, a full 15 years, he was once the ruthless killer "Sang Biao" in an international drug trafficking organization. He was once the vicious enforcer "Feng Lang" in an underground firearms manufacturing factory. He was once the impeccably dressed professional manager "Bruni" in a fraud syndicate

This time, there happened to be someone to act as a matchmaker. Lu Yunhuan was somewhat acquainted with Shen Mo and knew that although he had no family fortune, he was indeed a diligent and honest young man. Thus, Lu Yunhuan hurriedly married over with Xiao Fu.

A myriad of resentment and shyness surged within her heart

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Upon her arrival, the young lady with cloud-like hair found herself without a penny to her name, and in the city of Lin'an, she was utterly alone and without any relatives, thus falling into a predicament.

Walking on the bluestone-paved street, the shops on both sides exude an antique charm. The young women in ancient costumes on the street are graceful and ethereal, resembling figures from a painting. A few branches of apricot blossoms, peeking out from behind the pink walls, are blooming in a vibrant red like the morning glow

She knows that Shen Mo is a taciturn and reserved young man, with a hint of shyness. Moreover, Shen Mo holds a position in the public office as a yamen runner in Lin'an Prefecture, which can be considered a legitimate means of livelihood

Although he has just arrived in this ancient world, Shen Mo does not feel any discomfort. This is because in his previous life he was an undercover agent, and his entire life was spent impersonating others.

Over the course of a century, the political landscape has undergone significant changes, and governance has deteriorated day by day. As the Jin dynasty's cavalry sharpened their weapons and the Mongols gradually rose to power, the foundation of the Southern Song dynasty withered away in the hands of figures like Han Tuozhou and Shi Miyuan. It was consumed during the party ban of Qingyuan and the Northern Expedition of Kaixi. Internal strife ensued amidst the turmoil of the Four Woods and Three Fiends, and the influence of the Five Ghosts.

After the wealthy merchant passed away, his wife received the news and came to the door with a group of fierce women

History began to change from this point, and thereafter, Chinese civilization gradually declined. The emperors of the Ming Dynasty either amassed wealth or engaged in carpentry. Meanwhile, the elites of the Han people no longer understood the essence of integrity, merely kneeling submissively at the feet of the Manchu foreign rulers

This pair of master and servant found themselves utterly destitute, with no roof over their heads and nowhere to lay their heads. In desperation, the woman with cloud-like hair had no choice but to seek a matchmaker, hoping to remarry into a decent and honest family to lead a life.

In a moment, the capital Lin'an is filled with a gathering of nobility, and the splendor of the Qinhuai River's scenery is boundless. However, the foundation and spirit of the Song Dynasty are gradually eroding in this gentle abode.

The North Dipper's guiding star, the greedy wolf shines brilliantly, the flowing light of the pasture, like clouds and waterfalls, its color like blood

Yun Huan had originally thought that her life would pass in this manner. However, she did not expect that a troublesome incident would occur on her wedding night

Thinking of Yun Huan makes me feel both shy and angry, my teeth itch with resentment, and I truly wish I could bite that little rascal to vent my frustration

After Yashan, there is no more China

Fortunately, the beauty of her cloud-like hair is striking; not only is her figure graceful and delicate, but her face is also exceptionally beautiful, truly a rare beauty in the world. This is why she was chosen by a wealthy merchant from Lin'an, who took her as a concubine and kept her in a courtyard.

This group of people not only drove Yunhuan and Xiaofu out of the small courtyard that had just settled down, but also forcibly took away all the little possessions they had on them

On the night of their wedding, Yun Huan was astonished to discover that this Shen Mo was no longer the shy youth he once was; he had become a seasoned veteran in the realm of romance, a master among the courtesans.

Shen Mo is a modern individual who crossed over during the wedding banquet yesterday

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In the late spring of Lin'an City, it is precisely the season when "the spring city is filled with flying flowers everywhere"

It is indeed strange that Yun Huan is so beautiful. The wealthy merchant is already over sixty years old and is inherently frail due to his age. Now that he has married a new bride, he is irresistibly tempted by the youthful and stunning body of Lu Yun Huan. In order to maintain his vigor, the old man inevitably resorted to various medications to bolster his potency

He was once the best dealer in Macau, and was a distinguished disciple under the guise of a false living Buddha. Over the course of fifteen years, he changed his identity a total of eight times. There were even times when he would wake up in his dreams and not know who he was.

After the humiliation of Jingkang, the two emperors, Qin and Hui, were captured by the Jin dynasty, and King Zhao Gou ascended to the throne as the Emperor of the Song dynasty. The Qinling Mountains and the Huai River served as the boundary, with the Song dynasty maintaining a precarious existence in the southeastern corner.

The purple star breaks the palace; could it be a sign of the minister's disloyalty, the son's unfilial conduct, or a loss in the imperial carriage?

Thus, upon graduation, Shen Mo became an undercover agent

Thinking about what happened last night on the wedding night, Miss Lu thought resentfully: I will no longer pay him any attention! That cunning and shameless little rascal!

Southern Song Dynasty

At the very moment when Shen Mo was walking on the road, early in the morning, Lin'an was in the Si Tian Jian, the office responsible for astronomy and calendars. The duty officer, a young supervisor, had a pale complexion, and his trembling hand secretly recorded the observations of the stars from the previous night.

Although Shen Mo comes from a poor family, he is generally honest. Before Yun Huan's marriage, he lived in the same alley as Yun Huan, and she had seen him a few times when coming and going.

In our grand China, in the illustrious land of Huaxia, are there not men capable of turning the tide and heroes who can mend the heavens?

This young woman had a tumultuous fate in the first half of her life. She originally intended to find an honest man to spend her life with, but unexpectedly married a cunning individual who pretended to be harmless. This situation left the new bride feeling both bitter and embarrassed.

In the sixteenth year of Jiading, during the reign of Emperor Ningzong, the Song Dynasty was already in a precarious state. At this time, there were still fifty-six years until the catastrophic Battle of Yashan that would lead to the destruction of the nation

The cold food festival on the third month of the sixteenth year of Jiading

Who knows that Shen Mo's usual demeanor of depth and steadiness, the compelling aura hidden within his heart, along with the wildness in his character, has long been noticed by the perceptive leaders of the police academy

Not far ahead is the Qiantang Gate of Lin'an, where the Fengbo Pavilion stands, the site of Yue Fei's death eighty years ago. The Qiantang County Office, where Shen Mo is on duty, is located directly opposite the Fengbo Pavilion

Shen Mo stepped out of the house and walked north, passing by Xiaowazi, then turned west at Xingqingfang

In a tranquil little courtyard, Lu Yunhuan held a golden hairpin in her hand. She was biting her silver teeth, her face filled with resentment as she repeatedly poked the table with the sharp end of the hairpin

Shen Mo is an orphan who grew up in an orphanage from a young age

Children who grow up in such an environment tend to be more mature and sensible than their peers. Therefore, with the support of the state, Shen Mo pursued his education all the way to graduating from the police academy, with the intention of becoming a police officer and giving back to society.