Chapter 7, The Fox Strategist

Well, anyway, I am extraordinarily capable

Ye Zhao's hair was covered with fine, fragmented snowflakes. Not far away, standing at the street corner with arms crossed and a casual demeanor, she had her eyes slightly closed, gently exhaling a few puffs of white breath, as if she had been waiting for quite some time

Hu Qing staggered over, lightly pointing at the main door, and said with a mischievous smile: "If I were you, I would charge out through the main door."

"Brother Hu Qing has arrived? Come, let us have a drink." Xia Yujin hurriedly asked Lao Gao to bring another wine glass.

Hu Qing nodded sympathetically: "Women are not good things."

Hu Qing shook her head: "She was married off by her parents, and the one she married is a scoundrel"

The two people riding together is even more terrifying, as if struck by lightning from the heavens

Hu Qing sniffed the fragrance in the air, tasted a piece of lamb, and smiled, saying: "It's impressive that you found this little shop; the flavor is absolutely amazing"

Hu Qing shook his head, let out a long sigh, raised his wine glass, took another sip, and leisurely walked back.

Xia Yujin, in despair, retracted the leg she had stepped forward with and swallowed hard

Two people, one horse

Xia Yujin proudly said: "That is, indulging in all the pleasures of the capital, can anyone be more refined than I? Where are the goods?"

He slowly raised his head

I will not let you out of my sight. " Ye Zhao let out a sharp whistle

The implication is that she is completely unconcerned about herself

No, Hu Qing explained, feeling somewhat awkward due to the drunken man's disturbance, "The woman I like has gotten married."

Xia Yujin took a sniff and praised, "Indeed, this is the Daughter's Red that has been buried underground for eighteen years at the Wangyang Building at the entrance of East Street Alley. Without using power to pressure others, that stingy owner actually agreed to sell it to you? What a clever tactic."

The bamboo curtain was suddenly lifted, and a boy of about seven or eight, dressed in tattered clothes, rushed in, his flushed face glistening with a few drops of sweat, breathlessly shouting: "Boss! The general has come!"

After three rounds of drinks, even though Sha Yujin had a considerable tolerance for alcohol, his face began to flush. He exhaled two puffs of white mist, curled up in his mink coat, a fluffy ball, and with his hazy, drunken eyes gazed at the snow drifting outside the window. He recalled the straight red figure from a few days ago in the snow, and a myriad of worries filled his heart, causing him to sigh repeatedly

Xia Yujin extended a finger, shook it, and said with a sense of melancholy: "Why do you think that fellow is so stubborn?"

Stop talking nonsense! Do you take me for a fool?" Xia Yujin turned around and mocked.

Xia Yujin felt something strange in her heart

Xia Yujin instinctively wanted to step back, but suddenly realized that his flustered demeanor was inappropriate. With the determination to rather be beaten than lose face, he straightened his body and asked, "What do you want?" He wanted to appear arrogant, but there was a slight lack of confidence in his voice.

Ye Zhao lowered her hands and walked towards him

A man riding a horse while his wife walks behind him is quite embarrassing

He stubbornly remained in place, refusing to leave no matter what.

"Even if you are exceptionally powerful, do not treat others as if they are just as abnormal as you!" Xia Yujin felt the other person's disdain deeply, and her anger flared up again, "I simply refuse to walk, is that a problem? Go find a sedan chair!"

Xia Yujin did not think twice and immediately turned to escape in the opposite direction. Just as she took her first step, Ye Zhao opened his eyes and slowly said: "My lightness skill has reached perfection three years ago"

Hu Qingdao: "Her thoughts are difficult to grasp; perhaps she is fond of your appearance, Duke? Is she easily manipulated?"

Lao Gao, quickly set up a table for him

Xia Yujin once again found herself in deep conflict

Hu Qing苦笑道: "I have not married."

There are only five streets. Ye Zhao never expected that there would be a man who could not even walk a few steps, and she couldn't help but look him up and down a couple of times

Hu Qing shook his head: "One must know oneself; my dice-rolling skills are not as good as yours, so it is better not to gamble."

The daughter poured the red wine, dispelling the chill

Xia Yujin quickly jumped down from the low wall, suddenly feeling a strong sense of pressure coming towards her

A simple sentence has blocked all avenues of retreat

Hu Qingchao spread his palms and said: "Willing to accept the outcome of the bet"

Ye Zhao said slowly, "My mother has ordered me to find you and bring you back; she is very worried about you"

"Indeed, it makes sense," Xia Yujin nodded drunkenly, beginning to speak in a disordered manner, "It must be that I am too good-looking, just to the liking of the Mountain King."

Hu Qingdao: "You are drunk"

Xia Yujin recalled something and looked up to ask: "Brother, where is your mother tiger? She must be better than the one in my family, right?"

"Ha—" Xia Yujin couldn't help but laugh, "She asked you to come, and you obediently came?"

He quickly cast aside the unnatural feeling, watching the terrifying fists of Ye Zhao crackling at the joints, knowing that escape was impossible, and could only temporarily accept his fate, feeling frustrated as he asked: "Where is the sedan chair?"

Wait! Are you planning to have me ride a horse while you walk below?

Xia Yujin put on a cloak, took a hand warmer, and rushed to the back of the house, using both hands and feet to climb over the low wall. However, feeling flustered and with heavy clothing, her hands and feet were stiff and cold, and after several attempts, she was unable to climb over.

How did she figure out that she needed to climb over the wall

"Yes!" The boy, excited, wiped his nose and turned around to run away

Hu Qing shook his head: "Take your time, do not act impulsively"

Xia Yujin was so frightened that she jumped up from the kang, her intoxication having worn off significantly, leaving her feeling quite uneasy

"To escape first!" Xia Yujin took out a piece of silver from her pocket and casually rewarded the boy who had brought the news, commanding, "You did well, try to delay her for another fifteen minutes."

Ye Zhao did not pay much attention; she walked to a distance of three steps away from him, hesitated, stopped, and gently said: "Let's go home"

Xia Yujin got up and looked him up and down in surprise, saying without thinking: "You look at least two years older than me. Although you are just a lowly official of little consequence, you still hold an official title. How could you be single? Ah, could it be that you have some unspeakable difficulties? Don't worry, my brother, I know a very skilled itinerant doctor whose aphrodisiac is the most effective! I will take you to find him later."

Hu Qing said with a smile that seemed not to be a smile: "Let's talk about it later. You are currently hiding here and there, which is not easy. Take your time to think of a way to go back and deal with the general."

"Go up." She pulled the reins and adjusted the saddle.

"Damn! Do this woman's parents have their eyes on her backside? To have a good son-in-law like you and yet choose a scoundrel instead?" Xia Yujin said with great loyalty, patting his chest, "Don't be sad! Let me think of a way for you. We'll set a trap for this woman's husband! Send a beauty to seduce him, swindle all his family assets, and hit him from behind! We will make sure they end up in a divorce! Until you can remarry her!"

This kind of daughter-in-law is very concerned about herself, and her self-esteem is greatly wounded

This kind of daughter-in-law is completely indifferent to herself, and her self-esteem is somewhat uncomfortable

Ye Zhao nodded: "Yes"

The general rides a horse while the prince walks behind, which is quite an unsightly sight

The sunlight struggled to penetrate the thick clouds, the black cloak trembled slightly in the cold wind, and a faint shadow was cast upon the snow-covered ground

Xia Yujin was so angry that she almost spat blood: "Such heavy snow! Such slippery ground! Such a long road! You want me to walk back?"

Xia Yujin disdainfully said: "Such fickle women are better off not being kept."

Xia Yujin said stubbornly: "I don't want to go back"

What are you trying to deal with? Do you look down on me?!" Xia Yujin's fair complexion flushed bright red as she shouted fiercely, "I am not afraid of that old tigress. When I go back, I will definitely... definitely get rid of her!

"Am I still going to hold you accountable for the gambling debts?" Xia Yujin fished around in her sleeve for a while, pulled out a one-hundred tael silver note, and slapped it into his hand. She then asked, "Do you want to play a few more rounds of dice?"

Hu Qing extended his hand, a small gourd hanging from his slender fingers, gently placing it on the table, removing the stopper, and releasing a wave of fragrant wine aroma

Lao Gao also woke up from his nap, and seeing him in a panic, calmly offered assistance: "Your Highness, escape by climbing over the wall from the back."

"What do you want that thing for?" Ye Zhao was taken aback.

The atmosphere is lively with wine flowing, and the conversation is rich and engaging

Ye Zhao clenched his fists, hesitated for a moment, and nodded again: "Yes"

Xia Yujin seemed not to hear his words and answered to herself: "Marrying me brings her no benefits at all, it is merely for the sake of the Emperor's reputation... On my wedding night, causing such a ruckus, all she needs to do is to take the opportunity to give me a beating, and then stir up trouble for another two years, and she can get a divorce... I really cannot understand, truly cannot understand..."

Xia Yujin asked again: "If she does not allow you to search, will you not search for a lifetime?"

After a short while, a steed whiter than snow approached, trotting with a graceful gait

Hu Qing asked: "Who?"