Chapter Four, the pear orchard is bustling under the moonlight.

Official Government Edition - The Crown Princess and Young Master Yun conducted a discreet visit to the public to observe the sentiments of the people. In the evening, she engaged with the grassroots and enjoyed the festivities with the citizens. The Crown Princess warmly met with the attending representatives, including Pan Shizi and others, and delivered an enthusiastic speech

Recently, every night as soon as darkness falls, one can hear the sounds of "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" in the sky above Yunfu, followed by a cacophony of fighting noises, occasionally interspersed with strange cries of "ah, oh, uh". It is only as dawn approaches that all the sounds gradually dissipate

The raccoon glanced at me nonchalantly, raising an eyebrow at me with a hint of mockery. Ah, I remembered that I had just said something like "the servant follows the master," which must have offended the raccoon! Adjusting my expression, I smiled at the raccoon in a flattering manner. Meanwhile, Xiao Bai, with a sullen face, bowed to the raccoon in a gesture of respect.

On the boat, the boatman was startled by this shout, causing him to stumble and nearly fall into the river

"The suggestion from the beloved consort is excellent!" The raccoon cat nodded in agreement. The persimmon knelt there, letting out a sigh of relief, then raised its right hand, pointing to the sky and swearing an oath, looking quite comical.

"Be good, Rong'er, don't cry anymore. If you keep crying, you'll turn into an ugly girl." Father gently wiped my face with a silk handkerchief, soothing me with kind words

In my eyes, Xiaobai's image suddenly became grand, truly deserving of being the well-rounded and harmonious beauty I have nurtured, excelling in both literary and martial arts! ... I feel greatly gratified ...! ... No wonder people in ancient times enjoyed practicing martial arts; it is indeed much cooler than the poses on a fashion runway!

Indeed, my journey out of the city has successfully become a topic of conversation among the people in the capital during their leisure time, and it is said that many versions of the story have circulated

Elder brother, look, the children have all returned safely. You must be tired after a long day of work, and the servants have also learned their lesson. It would be better to let them disperse and for you to rest early as well. Aunt was very distressed to see us kneeling there.

In the realm of traditional Chinese arts, the Crown Princess became a disciple of the theatrical master Xuan Gizai from a young age, later creating her own innovative school known as the "Rong School Singing Style"

The Crown Princess pointed out in her speech that with the rapid development of medical technology, the previous specialization in the fields of poison production, release, and detoxification was too narrow, and the professional levels were insufficient to meet the needs of social development. Now, we must continuously improve and develop the poison industry, taking the lead nationwide in implementing a system without thresholds and restrictions for the release of poisons, allowing the poison production and detoxification industry to transition into a new historical development stage

"Hahaha! Lord Chen's words are not without merit, but he has only spoken half the truth. In this world, there are beauties that I long to see but cannot. Alas, compared to this beauty, Chu Fengruo is likely just a fish eye compared to a pearl, one underground and the other in the sky." Young Master Pan appeared to be in a state of deep lamentation.

Then the persimmon checked the silver notes and asked in confusion: "Mother... Mother, wasn't it said that it would be one hundred taels of silver?"

"Rong'er!" A gust of fresh wind blew as Father hurried to my side, anxiously looking left and right, inspecting me from top to bottom. Only after confirming that not a single hair was missing and no extra flesh was present on my body did he finally relax and let go of my hand. I stole a glance at Father's expression; it was terrifying! It resembled eternal ice. Upon noticing my furtive glance, his expression darkened even further. He ignored me, turned around, and walked forward with his hands clasped behind his back. Feeling guilty, I cautiously followed him into the front hall.

Ruer went to the study to reflect in solitude, fasting for one day, while Rong'er stayed behind. "You all may leave as well," Father waved to Aunt and Master Fang. Before leaving, Xiaobai looked at me with concern, and I smiled at him, reassuring him not to worry

As the song concluded, the audience remained immersed in the experience, feeling that the exquisite lyrics and the remarkable performers were even more enchanting. The melody was fresh, and the articulation and singing style were unlike anything they had ever heard before. Unconsciously, they held their breath until the end of the performance, fearing that even a single discordant note would disrupt this beautiful scene, which had captivated this pair of stunning individuals. "Wonderful!" It was unclear who first regained their composure and exclaimed, but in an instant, the audience erupted into a chorus of applause, gasps of astonishment, cheers, and sighs.

I... I, do not... do not... do not... dare. I... I, it is... it is, the scenery... the scenery, looking up... looking up, Your Highness, please, please... Your Highness, forgive... forgive... the offense. The persimmon trembled like sifted chaff, and surprisingly, there was an echo effect in the speech

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Xiao Bai slipped a silver ingot into the hand of the gatekeeper, who then opened the door to let the boat in. As the boat slowly entered, I finally got a clear view of the scenery in the garden. I had initially thought that upon entering, I would find land where I could disembark to watch the performance, but to my surprise, the garden was still a vast expanse of water, with only a square stage built in the middle of the water. The stage was brilliantly lit, and a woman dressed in a brightly colored patterned long coat, with her hair tied up, painted face, red lips, elegant eyebrows, phoenix eyes, and cloud-like hair, gracefully waved her water sleeves. Through the sound of the water, I could only feel that the singing was hauntingly beautiful, with its ups and downs, sometimes broken and sometimes continuous, with a varied rhythm—this was the most famous "Ling Opera" of the Kingdom of Xiangze. The Prime Minister's residence also had a theater troupe, and my father loved to listen to operas, often dragging me along to accompany him, so I recognized the tune as soon as I heard it. Below the stage, a circle of pleasure boats surrounded it, most of which were exquisitely decorated. The gentlemen and young masters sat at the bow of their boats, sipping tea while listening to the opera, enjoying themselves immensely! I couldn't help but admire how the ancients knew how to enjoy life! Our black canopy boat inevitably felt like an oddity among this circle of luxurious pleasure boats.

The young servant and the girl were protected one in front and one behind. A cold light flowed along the sword's body, and more than ten staffs struck towards the young man. Unfazed, the young man lightly leaped up, stepping on the iron rods in mid-air, using the force to perform a backflip, with the sword tip pointing straight ahead. Immediately, five burly men let out a loud roar, clutching their chests as they fell to the ground, writhing in agony, their expressions contorted in pain. The remaining thugs, upon witnessing this, showed expressions of terror, their hands trembling as they held their clubs, retreating step by step, fearing that they would be harmed by the young man's sword energy. Immediately, five burly men let out a loud roar, clutching their chests as they fell to the ground, writhing in agony, their expressions contorted in pain. The remaining thugs, upon witnessing this, showed expressions of terror, their hands trembling as they held their clubs, retreating step by step, fearing that they would be harmed by the young man's sword energy.

Lord Lin, is this the renowned Dan performer Chu Feng?

"Silly girl, starting tomorrow, Father will have Master Fang teach you some techniques for disguise. In case of any unforeseen circumstances in the future, it will help you to conceal your identity. Originally, I did not want you to learn this for fear of harming your skin, but it seems necessary to learn it today. It is getting late, so Father will escort you back to the garden." Father pinched my nose, then stood up, took my hand, and led me back to my room, personally tucking me in before he felt at ease to leave

The stage curtain slowly opened, and through the shimmering water light, a young girl in a plain white dress gracefully lifted her flowing sleeves, taking delicate steps that swayed gently, her figure elegant and enchanting. A young man, dressed in a maroon embroidered jacket with a diagonal collar, strolled over with poise, his charming demeanor hard to conceal. The audience couldn't help but exclaim: what a perfect pair! It is a pity that these two still wore face-covering hats, with thin gauze obscuring their features, making it difficult to discern their appearances.

Hehe, it truly lives up to its reputation, with its pink and white hues, delicate charm, and alluring beauty; I just wonder how it tastes... The speaker's eyes revealed a lewd expression

"Do not be unreasonable! Have you lost your senses? How dare you... this young lady is not someone you lowly servants can covet!" The small servant who was kneeling on the ground stood up at once, glaring sternly at the servant from the Pan family, his voice carrying an air of authority. Such a demeanor is not typical of servants from ordinary families; it must originate from a prestigious noble or official family.

Her elegance is like a flower reflected in water, her movements akin to the wind caressing the willows. The charm is hidden in the corners of her brows and eyes, while her voice and smile reveal her tenderness

It is hard to believe that Xiaobai's swordsmanship is actually this formidable; it seems that when he usually spars with Xuebi, Qixi, and the others, he has only exerted less than one-tenth of his true strength

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, this servant pays his respects! This servant deserves to die for failing to protect Her Highness, the Crown Princess! Please, Your Highness, take action!" Just then, that foolish child fell to his knees with a thud. Ah! It turns out this foolish child is a subordinate of the raccoon, and this dead raccoon has been watching the show from the sidelines all along, how despicable! I turned around and glared at the raccoon.

In an instant, the performance on stage concluded, and the audience erupted in applause and cheers. After the flower girl bowed and was about to leave, someone in the audience shouted: "My family’s Master Pan offers one hundred taels of silver, please sing another song, Miss Chu Feng!"

Little did I know that the wicked servant would reach out to snatch the powder. I took a step back, unaware that I had tripped over the leg of a dog named Wangcai, and suddenly lost my balance, falling backward. From a distance, I saw the terrified expression in Xiaobai's eyes. Oh my Einstein, Edison, Emerson! I was standing with my back to the audience at the edge of the stage, which was at least 3 to 4 meters high, with a river below. I had never learned to swim, and I never expected my first experience would be such an exhilarating high dive! Today, whoever saves me, I will surely repay them well in the future.

The girl in white turned around and lowered her head, looking at the little servant with great compassion. She said earnestly, "A girl does not distinguish between male and female; only females are called girls. Whose poor foolish child is this? Quickly take her back! Alas, a servant follows their master, I imagine your master is also..." As she spoke, she shook her head with a sigh.

The young actress furrowed her brows and said that she was unwell and could not continue singing. The malicious servant then remarked, "Who is my young master Pan? How can the young lady refuse to honor him! Do not refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a penalty drink!" The stage manager also looked at the young actress with a face full of pleading. The young actress had beads of fine sweat forming on her forehead, her expression was one of great pain, her face pale, as if she were enduring immense suffering, and it seemed she was about to collapse, which was truly pitiful. A standoff was occurring between the stage and the audience.

The two girls, Sprite and 7 Up, were angry and ignored me. I spent a long time trying to please them, even bringing the versatile Yulu Snowflake Cream to personally apply medicine for them. After much effort, these two little girls finally stopped sulking and forgave me. In the afternoon, I began learning disguise techniques from Fang Wanyong. What did I say? Master Fang is a superman, right? He can do everything! However, while this disguise technique seems easy, it is not so simple to learn. After struggling for half a day, I still couldn't grasp the basics, so I could only look at Master Fang with admiration, which made him both amused and exasperated. In the afternoon, I began learning disguise techniques from Fang Wanyong. What did I say? Master Fang is a superman, right? He can do everything! However, while this disguise technique seems easy, it is not so simple to learn. After struggling for half a day, I still couldn't grasp the basics, so I could only look at Master Fang with admiration, which made him both amused and exasperated.

Hero! I will definitely repay you!" I opened my eyes in gratitude, and to my surprise, it was him?

Advance under the enemy's artillery fire! Advance! Advance! I raised my right arm and sang the national anthem with great passion.

In the realm of the rivers and lakes, it is said that the princess of the Xiangze Kingdom is actually the closed-door disciple of the leader of the Five Poisons Sect from the Five Poisons Ridge in the Miaojiang region

The small boat gently turned into a waterway fork, entering a river channel. On both sides, lights were brightly lit, and directly ahead stood a white wall built on the water, approximately two meters high, topped with black tiles. The wall was constructed in a wavy pattern, with a large red-painted moon gate in the center slightly ajar. The sound of a zither blended with the melody could be faintly heard, and on the black plaque above the door were inscribed the two gilded characters "Pear Garden".

"What does the Crown Princess think should be done?" The raccoon cat glanced at me

Lights gradually illuminated along both sides of the riverbank, casting a bright yellow glow

In the marketplace, it is said that our Crown Princess is as radiant as spring blossoms and as bright as the autumn moon, with flowing hair and misty tresses, graceful and gentle, like the drifting snow in the wind and the light clouds that obscure the sun. She has worn a veil for many years, and those who have seen her true face either die or are severely injured. When the Crown Princess speaks, her voice is like a delicate oriole stirring in the gentle breeze, with lingering melodies that echo for three days without end. Most who have heard her are left either infatuated or foolish. It is also said that the young master of the Yun family is as flawless as a white jade, exceptionally handsome, charming, and dashing, with swordsmanship that is extraordinary. Even without drawing his sword, he could slay hundreds. Those who have seen the Crown Princess's true face either die or are severely injured. When the Crown Princess speaks, her voice is like a delicate oriole stirring in the gentle breeze, with lingering melodies that echo for three days without end. Most who have heard her are left either infatuated or foolish. It is also said that the young master of the Yun family is as flawless as a white jade, exceptionally handsome, charming, and dashing, with swordsmanship that is extraordinary. Even without drawing his sword, he could slay hundreds.

"Bold! Audacious!" The young man in red stepped forward, positioning himself in front of the young girl. He felt a chilling murderous intent emanating from beneath the veil, and the sword at his waist had already been drawn, in stark contrast to the gentle and jade-like impression he had given earlier

The servant of the Pan family could not help but take a step back, shivering.

Thus, I inexplicably gained a large number of fans, and after witnessing the extent of the madness of ancient fans, I realized how much more reserved modern fans are

Sigh, you are new to the capital, so it is understandable that you are unaware. There is a folk rhyme circulating in this city: 'Fresh and fragrant, the scent fills the marsh; if you ask about the beauty that can topple nations and cities, it is planted deep in the courtyard, yet hidden away in the palace during the festive season.' This is precisely about this enchanting lady. Young Master Pan's eyes gleamed with longing, filled with boundless yearning! Suddenly, he felt a chill rush by his ear, his legs weakened, and his hand trembled, nearly spilling the wine. He looked around; some were enjoying the opera, others savoring tea, and no one was glaring at him, leaving him perplexed.

"It is better to be ugly. If I am ugly, then Father won't have to worry so much." I said with a bitter smile while sobbing.

After everyone had left, my father sighed, picked me up, and gently rubbed my knees. My eyes immediately filled with tears; I knew that although my father was angry, he still cared for me. Remembering the affection he usually showed me and reflecting on my own stubbornness, I felt a pang in my heart. I buried my head in my father's embrace, and tears began to fall.

It seems that this time my father is truly angry. He has never ignored me like this before. Even when I was mischievous in the past, he would merely smile it off. Today, it appears he is determined to teach me a lesson.

"You bunch of useless fools! What are you afraid of? All of you, come at me!" At this moment, a person leaped onto the stage, dressed in a turquoise silk robe with a front opening, wearing a square golden brocade hat, holding a landscape fan in hand, with a domineering and overbearing demeanor, his eyes fixated on the young girl, looking quite lewd. Upon seeing this, everyone recognized him as the notorious young master Pan Yiyue from the Pan family. The young man on the stage heard the voice, gently turned around, and fluidly thrust his sword forward. Pan Yiyue was startled and hurriedly protected his chest with the fan, leaning back to the side. The sword narrowly grazed past his ear, and a thin line of blood oozed from the wound. The young man on the stage heard the voice, gently turned around, and fluidly thrust his sword forward. Pan Yiyue was startled and hurriedly protected his chest with the fan, leaning back to the side. The sword narrowly grazed past his ear, and a thin line of blood oozed from the wound.

"Come here! Take him down!" At the command of the cruel master, a group of thuggish henchmen immediately surrounded the young girl, the young boy, and the little servant. The onlookers couldn't help but feel a sense of dread for the young girl, fearing that her fate was grim.

Recently, any red powdered items in the house are easily lost, such as brown sugar, chili powder, and blush powder. It has become a vicious cycle of buying and losing them.

My son has said that this young gentleman should sing a song. If the performance is good, I will certainly offer a reward of one hundred taels in silver notes! If the performance is not satisfactory, Miss Chu Feng will have to sing instead

"I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess." "Long live His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, for thousands of years, thousands of years, and thousands of years more." Instantly, everyone on and off the stage knelt down in unison. The servants of the Pan family were especially trembling as they knelt to one side.

Hey, hey... you... what do you all want? You don't even inquire about who my young master is! To be able to catch her eye today is her fortune! Someone come!" The servant from the Pan family stepped back a few paces, yet refused to concede. A group of thugs disguised as servants leaped onto the stage, each wielding a three-foot-long staff, their faces showing fierce expressions, standing behind the servant, waiting for his command.

"It is Rong'er who is at fault, always being mischievous and causing Father to feel sad, disappointing Father's intentions. Rong'er will not run around recklessly anymore." I only felt a warmth in my heart, and tears could not help but flow down. However, I was also somewhat puzzled as to why my body cannot practice martial arts.

The servant gaped, still seemingly lost in the play, and only upon hearing the young lady's call did he suddenly awaken, taking his leave to inquire about his master's intentions.

As soon as I entered the hall, I was stunned. In the hall, a room full of maids and servants knelt, all looking at me with eyes filled with sorrow and despair upon my return. Xuebi and Qixi knelt in the center of the hall, their bodies marked with shocking bloodstains. On either side stood a Yun family executioner, wielding thorn whips and mercilessly beating the two of them. The entire hall was filled with my father's fury. The servants were silent as if frozen in fear, and even Master Fang and my aunt did not speak, making the eerie silence even more terrifying with the sound of the whips cracking.

The next day, Pan Shizi personally delivered a hundred taels of silver notes to our residence, but my father refused to accept them. I felt unwilling, yet I could not voice my thoughts, which left me somewhat dejected. Therefore, I secretly hid some snacks to send to Xiaobai. Upon seeing that I had not been punished by my father, Xiaobai was very pleased and happily enjoyed the snacks.

When has my brother ever deceived Rong'er? As long as Rong'er wishes to go, my brother will accompany her to the ends of the earth! Xiao Bai still held my hand. Xiao Bai's hand has always given me a warm and stable strength, an indescribable feeling that makes me believe that even if the whole world turns its back on me, there will still be a pair of hands firmly holding mine, guiding me forward

I let out a sigh of relief, and my aunt hurriedly came forward to help me and Xiao Bai up

I saw the raccoon cat with a mocking smile at the corner of its mouth, leaping onto the stage while holding me! "There is no need for repayment. I only hope that my beloved consort can have a more peaceful life in the future, and that would bring me great comfort," the raccoon cat whispered to me, its tone laced with a hint of sarcasm.

"I can sing no worse than Miss Chu Feng! However, this song of mine requires one hundred taels of silver notes, not cash! Just have your young master prepare the silver notes and get ready to part with some money!" Ignoring Xiao Bai's frantic gestures, I silenced the crowd's inquiries with a single statement.

I sang for her! Before I had the chance to think, I suddenly stood up from the small boat

Although the lecherous Pan appeared puzzled, he had already lowered his right hand, preparing to attack me, likely having taken the bait

Your Highness, I believe that our Xiangze Kingdom has always advocated governing by virtue, and thus should win people over with moral integrity. Today, the persimmon has certainly learned a lesson; Your Highness may have the persimmon make a vow to refrain from such actions in the future. Looking at this persimmon, it is indeed a muscle-bound simpleton, and since the raccoon knows his name, it indicates that his background is not trivial. It would be wise not to offend him.

This young gentleman, I advise you not to move recklessly at this moment! For you have already been poisoned by my unique secret poison, 'Sudan Red'! This poison is colorless and tasteless, and it poses no significant danger to ordinary individuals; however, for those who have sustained external injuries...

Indeed! I meant to say a silver note worth one hundred taels, but why is there only this one note? It seems to weigh less than one tael, doesn't it? In the Kingdom of Xiangze, the minimum denomination of silver notes is one hundred taels

The business world version—Yunfu truly lives up to its reputation as a family of merchants, with silver notes abundant enough to be weighed by the pound! Gold bricks pave the ground, and white jade constructs the walls

Ah, if a person suffers from an external injury... Look at that wolf-like gaze of Pan, his eyes almost bulging out, how satisfying it is for me! This poison is bloodthirsty... It spreads through the air, and upon encountering blood, it will adhere to it, seeping into the internal organs. The poisoned individual initially feels no sensation, but if they walk more than five steps, they will surely spit blood and die from cardiac paralysis. Therefore, this poison is also known as 'Five Steps to Throat Closure'.

After speaking, I couldn't help but pull Xiaobai to the backstage to change clothes. As soon as we entered the backstage, Xiaobai frowned and lectured me, saying that it was inappropriate for the daughter of a prime minister to perform on stage, that it was unbecoming, and so on. In any case, all the grand principles were brought out, and he solemnly recited them like a monk, which made my head spin.

Oh? I had thought that this Chu Feng was already beautiful to the utmost, yet there exists someone who surpasses her beauty by a thousandfold, and even the esteemed Young Master Pan finds it difficult to catch a glimpse of her? I am indeed ignorant and have not heard of which young lady possesses such beauty

It is acceptable to exchange the antidote. However, let us first settle the accounts! The piece of music just now costs one hundred taels in silver notes; as for the 'Sultan Red,' you have used an entire packet, which amounts to fifty taels; if I were to provide you with a packet of the antidote, considering the potential for repeat customers, I will offer you a discount, so it will be counted as fifty taels. In total: one hundred taels in silver notes and one hundred taels in cash. We will exchange money for goods simultaneously

I broke free from the embrace of the raccoon, adjusted my clothes, and turned around. I then heard a series of gasps from below, with everyone gaping in surprise. What happened? I touched my head and realized that my hat was missing; it must have fallen into the water just now. A gust of wind blew by, and a hat landed on my head. When I looked up, I saw Xiao Bai standing beside me, his face ashen, his eyes filled with both anxiety and anger, along with a hint of lingering fear. I sheepishly smiled at him.

On the other side of the theater, the person being discussed, Yun Xiangrong, was completely unaware, resting her chin on her hand, swaying her head as she listened to the opera.

You do have some insight! It is indeed the Sixth Miss of the Yun family! Alas, you know that Yun Shuixin is now second only to the Emperor, and with her daughter being appointed as the Crown Princess by His Majesty, her power has further increased, even surpassing my father's... Alas, it is truly a source of shame and humiliation. Therefore, the Sixth Miss is like the moon reflected in water and the flowers in a mirror; to catch a glimpse of her beauty is harder than ascending to the heavens. No more, no more. Both of them sighed and shook their heads in lamentation.

The lecherous Pan wiped the blood from his ear and struggled to stand up: "Someone! Everyone, come here! Take him down for me!" Suddenly, more than twenty thugs leaped up from the audience, a dark mass. It seems that this lecherous Pan enjoys traveling in groups, as he surprisingly brought so many lackeys with him! Taking advantage of the moment when Xiaobai and that foolish child were dealing with a new wave of lackeys, the lecherous Pan reached out to grab me. Naturally, with my quick reflexes, I nimbly jumped aside, evading the claws of Lushan.

"Alas, if you do not believe it, why not take five steps forward and give it a try!" Hehe, I just don't believe you have the courage to do so. The lecherous Pan Ru was immobilized, standing in place with a face full of fear

"How is it? Does the heir think that a single song from the crown princess is not worth this mere one hundred taels in silver notes?" The corner of the raccoon cat's mouth seemed to hold a hint of a smile

The moon hangs above the willow tips, and people meet after dusk. With my eyes slightly squinted, I am intoxicated by this boundless moonlight

"Stand down!" The raccoon waved its hand and turned to the lecherous Pan, "It seems that today, Young Master Pan is quite interested in my beloved consort." The raccoon spoke as if casually, yet its gaze was icy, seemingly filled with murderous intent. Even I couldn't help but shudder; it turned out that the lecher was named Pan Shizi.

Then let's go to the theater to watch a play! The scheme succeeded, and I happily wrapped my arms around Xiaobai's waist, only to feel her body tremble slightly.

Brother, we cannot stand by and do nothing! Look at that poor Chu Feng, how pitiful. If she were to pass away while singing, how could I bear it? The most precious thing in life is life itself, and each person only has one. A person's life should be lived in such a way that when reflecting on the past, they will not regret having wasted their years, nor will they feel ashamed of a mundane existence. At the moment of death, they should be able to say: I dedicated my entire life and all my energy to the most magnificent cause in the world, fighting for the liberation of all humanity. A person's life should be lived in such a way that when reflecting on the past, they will not regret having wasted their years, nor will they feel ashamed of a mundane existence. At the moment of death, they should be able to say: I dedicated my entire life and all my energy to the most magnificent cause in the world, fighting for the liberation of all humanity. You see, even a steelworker knows the importance of liberating all humanity; our awareness of thought cannot be inferior to his! Therefore, in the spirit of international humanitarianism, which advocates doing good deeds daily and saving lives, and in the spirit of Lei Feng, Norman Bethune, Jiao Yulu, Kong Xiangdong (which is Kong Fansen), and Dong Cunrui's spirit of blowing up fortifications! We must stand up!

I turned around with satisfaction to check the money I had earned. "But this amount on the banknote seems incorrect," I said, frowning.

Afterward, the raccoon cat returned me to the Yun residence

Value, value, value, it is just that I, your servant, did not bring so many banknotes today. Tomorrow, I will personally come to deliver these one hundred taels of silver! Only... only. ... ... Yes, I still, I still ask Your Majesty to show mercy and relieve me of this poison of 'Sultan Red'.

A waft of ambergris passed by, and I fell into a wide embrace

"Speak quickly! What will happen to the injured person?" Ha ha! They really took the bait!

That young man

I deliberately prolonged the final sound, placed my hands behind my back, and shook my head in infinite regret. This was the standard action of one of the three notorious figures in our college, known as the "Extinction Master", before announcing the pass rate after the exam! Based on my experience, this action is undoubtedly lethal! As someone who has long believed that six is a lucky number, every time the Extinction Master performs this action, my blood pressure, heart rate, hemoglobin, platelet count, and adrenal index all immediately spike.

The audience below could not help but chuckle at this strange remark, and the young servant's face turned crimson as he bent over, frozen in place, unsure of how to respond. He raised his eyes slightly in embarrassment, as if he wanted to say something more, but suddenly his gaze fell upon the jade pendant at the young girl's waist. Startled, he knelt down, and before he could utter a word, the servant from the Pan family had already returned.

I rolled my eyes, thought for a moment, and cautiously replied in his ear: "I am afraid that is not possible; my lifelong aspiration is to have ample breasts and a voluptuous figure. How can one easily change their life's ambitions!" I then saw the raccoon cat's face change from red to white, then to green, and then to blue, finally turning purple, and eventually, cracks began to appear.

The wicked servant was first taken aback, then turned to seek his master's opinion.

Every morning, as soon as the door is opened, matchmakers and ice sellers come to visit one after another, wanting to propose marriage for Xiaobai. The daughters of certain families, the young ladies of others, are all as beautiful as celestial beings, virtuous and graceful, proficient in the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. At first, Xiaobai found it annoying but politely declined. Later, unable to bear the disturbance, she directly responded with a cold glare, and ultimately, she simply refused to meet them at all, spending her days frowning in the garden, watching me learn face-changing from Master Fang.

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Really? Brother wouldn't deceive Rong'er? Wherever Rong'er wants to go, brother will accompany me?" Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and I knew that Xiao Bai could not withstand this set of softening techniques, hehe

Before I had even reached the front hall, my father had already stepped out of the hall door, striding towards me in a hurry. I stood there with my head lowered, my eyes darting towards the floor, too afraid to look at my father

Seeing that the old man still remained silent, Master Fang waved his hand to the servants, saying, "You may all leave now"

"People meet after dusk..." Xiao Bai murmured thoughtfully to herself as she lowered her head and repeated it.

To all present, if you are interested in purchasing this poison, please act quickly, as I have only brought five packets today. Do not miss this opportunity as you pass by. As the saying goes, 'In the rivers and lakes, one cannot avoid being harmed.' This poison is an essential item for those who navigate the world. Just now, those who intended to attack the young white one, upon hearing my words, obediently put down their iron rods and acted docile, fearing that they might be pricked by the young white one's sword and become poisoned.

Haha! With Master Pan stepping forward, isn't it a piece of cake to obtain the beauties of this world!" The people nearby quickly echoed in agreement

Sigh... We knelt for about half an hour, and finally heard Father let out a heavy sigh, "Get up!"

As soon as I stepped through the gate, the doorman, Uncle Yun, saw me and excitedly shouted inside, "The young master and the sixth young lady have returned, quickly! Hurry and inform the master!" He then turned to me and said, "My sixth young lady, we have finally been waiting for your return. The master is in the front hall fuming; this time, the two maids, Sprite and 7-Up, are likely to be in grave danger..."

Brother, it is not easy for Rong'er to leave the residence. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, she must enter the palace. Once she enters the palace gates, it is as deep as the sea. Just think of the high walls and red tiles of the imperial palace; not to mention enjoying a leisurely time with you, even seeing you may become difficult. I pitifully tugged at Xiaobai's sleeve, pouting, with tears glistening in my eyes, but in truth, I was just tired

"Why have I never heard of such a poison?" The lecherous Pan still seemed somewhat unconvinced.

After dawn, stepping out of the courtyard, one could see corpses and weapons scattered all over the ground, most of these bodies dressed in night clothes with their faces covered. At first, the maids in the residence would scream in fright upon seeing them, but later they became indifferent and simply stepped over the bodies. Those who needed to fetch water did so, and those who needed to sweep the floor did their work, demonstrating a significant improvement in their psychological resilience. It was said that these corpses were either here to rob for money or for lust, and there were even rumors that some came to challenge Xiao Bai for the title of leader of the martial arts world, which was utterly baffling. Those who needed to fetch water did so, and those who needed to sweep the floor did their work, demonstrating a significant improvement in their psychological resilience. It was said that these corpses were either here to rob for money or for lust, and there were even rumors that some came to challenge Xiao Bai for the title of leader of the martial arts world, which was utterly baffling.

Everyone turned their gaze towards the sound, only to see a young man in a blue robe standing upright at the bow of a small black canopy boat. He wore a veil, obscuring his features, yet exuding an air of nobility. Beside him stood another young man in a blue cloak, who reached out to gently tug at the sleeve of the first young man, seemingly dissatisfied with his hasty actions

The crowd gradually dispersed, and the two maids, Sprite and 7 Up, were also carried out. Only my father, my aunt, Master Fang, and I, along with Xiao Bai, remained in the hall

Father saw my hand touch the whip and suddenly stood up nervously. I turned around and knelt down, "Father, please do not punish the two girls anymore, today it is all Rong'er’s fault..."

Father, do not blame Rong'er today; it was the child's momentary whim that led Rong'er to go out and play with me. It was I who suggested the two girls, Sprite and 7 Up! Father, please do not punish the servants, nor blame Rong'er; if punishment is to be meted out, let it be upon me alone!" Little Bai interrupted my words and knelt down straight beside me

The lecherous Pan Zhao made a gesture to the wicked servant, who understood immediately and returned from the ship carrying silver and banknotes, presenting them before me. I glanced at them, then took out a small pouch of powder from my sleeve, held it in my hand, and deliberately weighed it, just as I was about to speak

By the time they returned to the boat, it was already evening, and Xiaobai instructed the boatman to turn back to the Xiang residence

Stop! Do not hit anymore! I rushed over and grabbed the whip from the executioner's servant's hand

This young lady, my son wishes to personally present you with a banknote, but... heh heh! It would be a great favor if you could board the ship for a moment." After saying this, his eyes roamed around the white-clad young girl, quite lecherously.

The boatman turned back towards the pear orchard. Xiao Bai's voice carried a hint of suspicious joy

It was said that he was frivolous and unrefined, yet in truth, his bone structure was unique and extraordinary. The young girl also slowly stepped forward, her water sleeves slightly raised to partially conceal her lotus-like face, singing in a style that was both smooth and intricate, subtly infused with a hint of light sorrow, perfectly expressing the thoughts of a young girl.

Just as I was passionately delivering my speech, contemplating whether to bring out Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream," Xiao Bai, feeling dizzy, interrupted me, saying, "Alright! Just this once for Rong'er. However! Only this once! There will be no next time!" Victory! I cheerfully found two sets of costumes, a red outfit for Xiao Bai and a white flower dress for myself, donned a conical hat, and took the stage with Xiao Bai.

Indeed! It is still due to the great influence of Master Pan that this Chu Feng has taken the stage to perform. I have come here several times, but the theater troupe has repeatedly claimed that Chu Feng is unwell, which inevitably dampens the mood

Although the "Ling Opera" is hailed as the national essence of Xiangze Country and shares a certain similarity in spirit with Peking Opera, it lacks the grandeur of the latter. Perhaps due to the nature of this flower city, Ling Opera has somewhat of a superficial charm, yet it does not possess the straightforward grace of Yue Opera and Huangmei Opera, resulting in a somewhat awkward blend. I have learned a bit of both Huangmei Opera and Yue Opera; although my singing can only be described as mediocre, these two genres are my favorites, and I often enjoy humming them. How can one perform without an audience! So, I first dragged Yun Siru to be my listener, deceiving him into thinking that I composed the piece. Later, feeling unsatisfied, I simply pulled Yun Siru in to teach him to sing. He learned quickly and soon surpassed my level, leaving me to pound my chest and exclaim that the waves of the Yangtze River push the previous waves aside, while the former waves die on the beach.

Ah! Pan Shizi suddenly realized, looking as if he had been struck by a flower pot

The person on stage, upon hearing the applause, did not express gratitude, as if it were a matter of course and entirely expected. The young man in red turned to the young woman and softly said something, seemingly urging her to leave. The young woman in white replied, "Wait a moment," then stepped forward and said to the servant of the Pan family waiting at the edge of the stage, "Alright, the song is finished, let your young master bring the banknotes!" Her straightforwardness was striking, evoking a sense of nostalgia compared to her gentle and graceful demeanor during the performance. However, her candid words did not come off as vulgar; rather, they possessed a certain charm and playfulness. The young woman in white replied, "Wait a moment," then stepped forward and said to the servant of the Pan family waiting at the edge of the stage, "Alright, the song is finished, let your young master bring the banknotes!" Her straightforwardness was striking, evoking a sense of nostalgia compared to her gentle and graceful demeanor during the performance. However, her candid words did not come off as vulgar; rather, they possessed a certain charm and playfulness.

The fire reflects on the water's surface, swaying gently with the waves, radiating warmth. On both sides of the embankment, the bustling merchants of the day gradually disperse, leaving only those who come to enjoy the night. There are graceful and shy women dressed in flowing skirts, as well as gentlemen with folding fans, exuding elegance. A bright crescent moon quietly rests on the tender willow branches, as if peering into the enchanting night, anticipating all that is about to unfold, dreamlike and ethereal

At that moment, a pleasure boat lowered a small skiff, which slowly rowed to the side of the stage. A young servant dressed in blue disembarked from the skiff, ascended the steps to the stage, and bowed to the people on stage, saying, "This esteemed... young... lady..." as if hesitating on how to address her. "My master was astonished by your two songs, considering them heavenly music, and wishes to invite you both for a meeting on the boat. May I ask if you would be so gracious as to accept the invitation?"

The young man gazed affectionately at the young woman: "A Lin Mei Mei has fallen from the sky, like a light cloud just emerging from the valley." The singing was melodious and smooth, filled with the surprise of a first encounter and the confusion of a sense of familiarity.

Most of the people in the audience are either rich or noble, and they have recognized whose servant this is. In the entire capital, the only ones bold enough to act with such impunity in broad daylight are the servants of Lord Pan Yingye, the Right Minister. His son, Pan Yiyue, relies on his father's position as the current Right Minister, indulging in all vices such as drinking, gambling, and debauchery, and often resorts to forcibly seizing women in the streets. The servants in their household also take advantage of their master's power, running rampant everywhere, accumulating countless debts, while the merchants dare not voice their anger. The Pan family descends from General Pan Yuqing, a founding figure of the nation, and the founding Emperor had promised the Pan family generations of wealth and nobility. The Pan family has always valued martial prowess over literary pursuits. The current Right Minister is not skilled in literature, preferring to wield swords and spears, and is known for his straightforwardness. However, having a son in middle age, he inevitably dotes on him, allowing this young master Pan to commit numerous misdeeds without restraint. People lament that the Pan family has declined with each generation, and it is well understood that the true power in the current administration lies with the Left Minister, Yun Shuixin.

Yun Siru reached out and embraced me, gently stroking my back with great reluctance. After what seemed like a considerable internal struggle, he finally said: "Alright! Then we will return a little later. Where do you want to go, my dear? I will accompany you." His soft words and long fingers tenderly brushed against my lotus-like cheek

"Rong'er, do not blame your father for not allowing you to leave the residence. It is simply that 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a precious gem is a crime.' With your beauty, if you were to be seen by others, it could invite ill intentions. Your body is unable to practice martial arts for self-defense, and even if someone were to protect you, there is always the fear of a single oversight amidst a hundred precautions. Your father seeks nothing more than for you, Rong'er, to be safe and sound. Can you understand your father's heartfelt concern?" As my father gently rubbed my knee, he spoke slowly.

Alright! It's a deal!

The crowd could not help but be astonished by the arrogance of the young man, thinking to themselves: this youth must possess exceptional singing talent, otherwise he would not dare to speak so boldly. However, why does he only accept banknotes and not silver? And what is this "bloodletting"?

A corner of the theater

It's over, it's over, this is bad, Father is definitely very angry this time. I shrank my neck and fearfully glanced at Xiao Bai beside me. Xiao Bai gave me a reassuring smile and squeezed my palm, saying, "Don't worry, I have my brother here."

Isn't this referring to the Left Chancellor Lord Yun's sixth daughter, the current Crown Princess?" Lord Chen asked anxiously

Before my eyes, they are clearly outsiders, yet in my heart, they feel like old friends

Quickly hand over the antidote

This is the antidote to 'Sudan Red', 'Malachite Green'. The persimmon must be consumed quickly, otherwise, life is at risk! I solemnly handed over the mung bean powder that I bought today with Xiaobai while strolling through Xiushui Street to the persimmon. The persimmon, overwhelmed with gratitude, took it with both hands and immediately poured it into its mouth.