Yusui Chang'an

Seeing this, Bai Zhi hurriedly pressed Hong Jiu's shoulders:

"No, no, he didn't bully me."

Seeing Hong Jiu's meaningful smile, Bai Zhi realized that Hong Jiu was teasing her, and she puffed up her cheeks in anger:
"Miss, look, Hong Jiu is bullying me."

Lin Jinyan laughed:
"So this is considered bullying? Did Young Master Feng bully you? Or didn't he?"

Bai Zhi stamped her feet in shame:

"Miss! Why are you fooling around too?"

Lin Jinyan coaxed Bai Zhi with good temper, and then asked her what Feng Xiaoran had asked.

Although she now knows Feng Xiaoran's true identity, judging from the care that Tianji Sect has given her over the years, Tianji Sect is a friend rather than an enemy. Looking at Bai Zhi's expression, she is not annoyed as she says, and it is obvious that she has fallen in love with Feng Xiaoran and does not even realize it.

Although Lin Jinyan felt that Feng Xiaoran could be trusted, she still asked Hong Jiuduo for more information out of concern.

Regarding Bai Zhi, Hong Jiu told the truth in detail:

"Generally speaking, although Master Feng is a bit of a troublemaker, he is not a bad person at heart. Although he is playful and careless, and likes to drink and listen to music, he is a clean man and I have never heard of him having any romantic debts.

In the early years, Master Feng had a close relationship with a hall master in the sect, and there were rumors that he was a homosexual. Later, the hall master was afraid that Master Feng’s reputation would be damaged, so he invited someone from Pingzhou to Kyoto to inquire about the news.

After saying what he knew, Hong Jiu looked at Bai Zhi with a smirk, who was listening attentively:

"Now it seems that Master Feng really doesn't like male homosexuality, but ordinary, vulgar women are not in his eyes. Or, this beauty is too outstanding and he can't resist... mmm..."

Bai Zhi, who was filled with shame and anger, covered Hong Jiu's mouth tightly:

"I'll prepare some medicine when I get back, and I'll make you mute with the poison!"
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When An Zhixian came back, he heard that Zheng Xiangheng had been waiting for a long time, so he hurried upstairs.

After some polite conversation, they sat down to drink tea. Seeing that Zheng Xiangheng looked strange, An Zhixian asked with concern:

"Not only do you work in the Salt Transport Bureau, but you have also been recommended by Lord Tang to work in the Imperial Academy. Your future is bright. Why do you look so sad?"

Zheng Xiangheng sighed and laughed:
"I really can't hide anything from Brother An. I just sigh. They say the higher you stand, the less bound you are. I have tried my best to climb higher, but I feel that the restraints are getting heavier and heavier, and I am more and more out of control.

I have more concerns when talking to friends. It seems that I cannot be completely honest with anyone. I have to think twice before I speak or act. Even marriage is out of my control... Now, only when I come to Brother An can I find a moment of relaxation and comfort."

An Zhixian: "People in the world compete for fame and fortune. When they get it, they are overjoyed and then strive for bigger and better things. Why do you look tired instead?"

Zheng Xiangheng's smile was tinged with bitterness:
"I am indeed tired. Now I admire His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi even more. He is a man of insight and broad-mindedness."

An Zhixian echoed and asked casually:

"From what you said just now, it seems like you have already arranged a marriage? I wonder which family's daughter it is?"

Zheng Xiangheng: "I haven't even started yet. My family wants me to marry someone whom I know, too. She's Lin Shanzhang's daughter, Lin Jinyan."

An Zhixian's hand trembled as he was refilling the tea, and the tea spilled onto the table. The smile on his face froze.

"Brother An? What's wrong?"

An Zhixian suppressed his grief and heartache, and put on a forced smile again:
"It's just a little surprising. Your elders have good taste. Miss Lin... is indeed an excellent woman."

Zheng Xiangheng suppressed his doubts and nodded:
"She is indeed very nice, and I have no objection to her. I just feel a little depressed because I cannot decide my own marriage." (End of this chapter)