The abstinent and powerful minister is cold and aloof during the day, but he adores her in his dream

Chapter 124 Zhiwan felt inexplicably uneasy.
“In that case, Miss Fangfei, you should keep Lord Lu company.” Liang Qixian said with a smile, and suddenly nudged Fangfei.

Fangfei cried out and pounced on Lu Zhan.

Lu Zhan did not move, and there was even a faint smile on his lips, but if you looked closely, you could see the coldness in his eyes.

Fangfei was delighted to see that he did not dodge. Humph, he acted so high and mighty last time, saying that he was different from other men. Tonight, he will fall at her feet.

Fangfei was secretly pleased with herself, thinking that she could win over Lu Zhan tonight.

Just as she was about to fall into Lu Zhan's arms, a figure suddenly flashed to Lu Zhan's side. She couldn't stop in time and crashed straight into that person's arms.

"boom!"

Fangfei felt dizzy and looked up blankly to see a stern-faced guard standing in front of her, with his nostrils pointing to the sky and not even glancing at her.

When had she ever been treated like this? She immediately snapped angrily, "Who are you? How utterly rude!"

"It is you who are being rude, young lady. My master does not appreciate women who throw themselves into his arms or behave frivolously. Please leave." Chen Jiu held his sword, not even glancing at her, his voice cold and full of disdain.

Fangfei nearly fainted from anger.

She was the most beautiful courtesan in the Begonia Pavilion, and countless people longed to see her but never had the chance. Yet now, she was being looked down upon so much by a mere guard.

"You!" Her lips trembled with anger, and she looked at Lu Zhan with a mournful gaze. "Lord Lu, look at this person..."

She thought the other person would stand up for her and teach this arrogant guard a lesson, but to her surprise, the other person didn't even glance at her.

Her heart sank immediately, and she understood.

The guard meant that Lord Lu meant that the other party didn't think much of her.

Fangfei was devastated.

Liang Qixian was originally going to reprimand Chen Jiu for ruining Lord Lu's plans, but seeing this, he was somewhat unable to figure out Lu Zhan's thoughts.

Fangfei was someone he had spent a lot of money to hire to keep Lu Zhan company, but unexpectedly, it seemed that the other party didn't like her.

Liang Qixian hesitated and said, "Lord Lu..."

Lu Zhan said calmly, "Don't listen to my guard's nonsense. I'm not picky, but Duan Shaoqing seems to have a good impression of Miss Fangfei. So please, Miss Fangfei, have a few more drinks with him, so that he can have some fun."

Duan Ling: "..."

He stared at Lu Zhan in astonishment.

When did he ever say he favored this Fangfei girl?

This is outrageous!
Liang Qixian was taken aback, then immediately blamed himself, saying, "Look how muddled I've handled this matter. Miss Fangfei, go and have a few more drinks with Duan Shaoqing."

Fangfei composed herself and walked towards Duan Ling, her signature smile returning to her face. "I am deeply grateful for Young Master Duan's kindness. I will certainly drink a few more cups with you."

Duan Ling: "..."

Seeing Fangfei leaning towards him, he hurriedly pushed her away, saying sternly, "Don't get too close."

His action caused everyone to burst into laughter.

"I heard that Duan Shaoqing is a seasoned womanizer, so why has he become so reserved since arriving in Yangzhou?"

Duan Ling: "..."

He was even more wronged than Dou E!

It's true that he and Ouyang Lei enjoyed visiting brothels, but they only liked drinking and carousing; they didn't do anything else.

Lu Jinzhi is really something, actually using him as a shield!
He looked at Lu Zhan with a resentful gaze.

He really made a bad choice in his friends!
Lu Zhan seemed oblivious to the accusing gaze and nonchalantly began drinking with the officials beside him.

On the other side, after finishing their meal, Zhiwan and Ouyang Zhenzhu went downstairs with a group of officials' wives to watch a song and dance performance.

On a circular platform, several beautiful dancers performed the Hu Xuan dance to the music.

The exotic dance instantly caught the attention of Zhiwan and Ouyang Zhenzhu.

On the circular platform, the dancers spun around to the music, their movements so fast that their faces were almost invisible.

The two were completely mesmerized. When the dance ended, they were both still somewhat dazed.

Then Chen Jiu's voice rang out from behind, "Miss Biao, Miss Ouyang, it's time to go back."

When Zhiwan turned her head, she was surprised to see her cousin standing behind her.

The man stood tall and elegant, with a slight blush at the corners of his eyes, as if he had drunk quite a bit. His slightly intoxicated gaze was fixed on her.

Zhiwan was taken aback, then stood up and softly called out, "Cousin."

Lu Zhan paused, then casually looked away, his long eyelashes drooping slightly. "Let's go."

Zhiwan breathed a sigh of relief. The way her cousin had looked at her earlier had made her inexplicably uneasy.

"Mmm." She obediently responded and pulled Ouyang Zhenzhu up.

Ouyang Zhenzhu glanced at the dancers on the stage, feeling somewhat reluctant to leave. However, when she turned her head and saw Duan Ling standing intimately with a girl, she curled her lip and said sarcastically, "You really don't have any taste, do you?"

Duan Ling: "..."

He subconsciously distanced himself from Fangfei, opened his lips as if to explain something, but ultimately gave up.

Although it was Fangfei who was clinging to him unilaterally, he didn't seem to need to explain anything to a little girl.

Fangfei's face fell in displeasure.

She was already looked down upon by Lord Lu, but now even a little maid is treating her with such contempt.

"Lord Duan, why does this young lady sound so jealous? Could it be that she has taken a liking to you?" Fangfei said with a smirk.

Upon hearing this, both Duan Ling and Ouyang Zhenzhu were taken aback.

Realizing what was happening, Ouyang Zhenzhu exploded, "What kind of look is that? Do you think I'd be interested in him?"

Fangfei covered her mouth and smiled, "Why are you so angry, young lady? Or did I hit the nail on the head? But Lord Duan is a dragon among men, a rare good man in the world, and there are many young ladies who like him. If you like Lord Duan, it's not a shameful thing."

Ouyang Zhenzhu was so angry that her chest heaved. She cursed, "I must be blind to have fallen for him! You shameless courtesan!" After saying that, she grabbed Zhiwan and stormed out.

Even after getting into the carriage, she was still furious.

Seeing that she was quite angry, Zhiwan gently comforted her, "Don't be angry. That girl was just trying to provoke you."

Ouyang Zhenzhu said angrily, "That bastard Duan Ling, I hate him to death!"

Zhiwan was taken aback.

The girl was clearly the one who angered her, so why did Pearl hate Duan Shaoqing instead?
"Young Master Duan, please come to Haitang Pavilion often when you have time. I will definitely bring my sisters to keep you company!"

Just then, a seductive and alluring voice rang out from outside.

When Ouyang Zhenzhu opened the window, she saw Fangfei.

She stood beside the carriage in front, waving her handkerchief and talking to Duan Ling.

"Snapped!"

Ouyang Zhenzhu slammed the window shut.

Zhiwan was startled by her action.

She clutched her chest, staring blankly at her, "Pearl..."

Ouyang Zhenzhu belatedly realized what was happening and explained somewhat awkwardly, "I was just angered by that prostitute."

Zhiwan nodded in agreement, "What she said was indeed quite infuriating."

"That's right, how could I possibly be interested in a playboy like Duan Ling? Is she blind? I'd rather be interested in a beggar than him!"

Just as Zhiwan was about to say something, there was a knock on the window.

"Dong dong!"

(End of this chapter)