Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

When Tong Jiaoxiu saw Gao Zhao arrive, she was overjoyed. However, when she thought that her uncle was also at home, she became worried and put on a nervous and hesitant act.

Gao Zhao was very dissatisfied with this. If it weren't for trying to fool Yang Zhi, he wouldn't have bothered coming. This woman, who is she trying to impress with this deadpan act?

He just couldn't understand it. Was this all the woman ever thinking about?

Why can't they think about other things, like themselves, and figure out how to promote the right path and guide people towards goodness?

Is that kind of thing really that interesting?

Ha, what a vulgar woman!

An hour later, Gao Zhao figured Yang Zhi had left. He threw Tong Jiaoxiu off the table onto the bed, pulled up his pants, and strode away, his gaze clear and upright, without a trace of lewdness!

After walking out of the back door of the Tong family's house with practiced ease, he couldn't help but rub his back.

Sigh, I still have to practice!

If you don't work hard when you're young, you'll regret it when you're old!

He muttered to himself as he walked away, unaware that an old woman was standing at the back door, watching him with a deep gaze.

This old woman was originally a former palace servant. After leaving the palace in her old age, she relied on the connections she had accumulated in the palace to find a job in the Tong family, specifically teaching Tong Jiaoxiu etiquette and manners.

Even though the young master of the Cai family was mentally challenged, the Cai family was a family of scholars and officials, one of the top families in the Song Dynasty. They valued etiquette and moral education above all else, and could not be careless about marriage in the slightest.

These days, she has vaguely noticed that Tong Jiaoxiu is acting strangely, especially since her eyebrows and eyes seem to have opened up, giving her a mature and charming appearance.

She was secretly alarmed, but dared not make a sound. She kept a watchful eye on things, and sure enough, she caught them in the act tonight.

She heard Tong Jiaoxiu's suppressed, soft moans clearly, and what they meant was self-evident to her, a woman of experience. She could even deduce... the posture...

Just as she was feeling hot and bothered by the variety of ideas young people have these days, she saw the man walk out of Tong Jiaoxiu's boudoir.

They swaggered around confidently, clearly this wasn't the first time!

However, she didn't dare to shout or make a scene to catch the lecherous thief. Having spent half her life in the palace, she was used to the secrets and intrigues, and knew that dealing with such scandalous affairs was a double-edged sword.

If they ignore everything and start shouting, attracting the guards to arrest them, the situation will spiral out of control and there will be no turning back!

This is a very important matter!

If this gets out, it will be a huge scandal!

Neither the Tsai nor the Tung families can afford to lose face like this!

As the man walked away, the old woman's eyes flickered uncertainly. She began to consider her options. She wanted to pretend that she hadn't seen anything, but she was also worried that if things came to light later, she would inevitably be implicated.

The best option is to tell Tong Guan about this and let him handle it privately. At least he will be aware of the situation and have a strategy to deal with it, so that he won't be caught off guard and panic when something unexpected happens.

However, she was worried about being discovered, so she stood a little distance away and only vaguely saw the man's back. He seemed to be very strong, but she couldn't see his specific appearance.

After thinking for a moment, she still walked towards Tong Guan's study.

……

Gao Zhao was really annoyed by the pace of life in the Song Dynasty. He had to get up very early every day, which made his biological clock so ingrained that he couldn't even sleep in.

But he's different!

His nightlife is very colorful!

Staying up late at night and getting up early in the morning, who can stand that? Severe sleep deprivation!

I wanted to go back to sleep, but everyone in the entire palace was awake, and I felt a little guilty if I continued to sleep!

This is the downside of living with Gao Qiu and his gang!

He's getting old and needs less sleep! It's making it harder for him to sleep in!

If I move out, who will be able to control me?

I can sleep as long as I want, and I can sleep with whomever I want!

I can even fly to the sky!

He suddenly remembered that Shi Qian had told him that the house had been renovated and it was time to go and take a look!

With this thought in mind, he quickly got up, washed up hastily, and went out. When he reached the pavilion, he happened to meet Li Qiaoniang.

Upon seeing him, the maidservant quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, young official!"

"Qiao Niang!" Gao Zhao stared at her ample bosom, then walked forward with a grin, reaching into his sleeve as he said, "Oh, right, I was busy with official duties the other day, the Winter Solstice, and I haven't given you a gift yet!"

Li Qiaoniang quickly waved her hand, "No...no need...the manor has already given a reward..."

"Ah, what the manor gives you is from the manor; what I give you is ultimately different." Gao Zhao said, taking out a silver ingot and stuffing it into her hand. He then looked her up and down and said, "Go to my place later and get a bolt of cloth to make you a new dress!"

The cold silver ingot pressed against her palm, and Li Qiaoniang trembled slightly. She couldn't help but think of Gao Zhao's words that day, saying he wanted to take her as a concubine. She had thought he was just saying that casually to tease Qian Bao'er, but now he was giving her silver and even asking her to make clothes...

What is he trying to do?!

Li Qiaoniang was overcome with shyness and at a loss for what to do. She lowered her head and dared not look him in the eye. Her breathing became heavier and heavier, and her chest rose and fell in waves, a spectacular sight.

Gao Zhao was also captivated by this extraordinary sight, his gaze fixed intently on it.

For a moment, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward...

Li Qiaoniang, being rather timid, couldn't bear the oppressive atmosphere and broke the silence by asking softly, "Young sir, where are you going? Are you going out to play?"

Hearing this, Gao Zhao snapped out of his reverie, wiped his mouth, and said, "I got a house outside, and it's all furnished now. I'm going to take a look today. Qiaoniang, would you like to come and play together?"

As soon as Li Qiaoniang looked up, she saw his burning gaze fixed on her chest. Already feeling incredibly shy, these words only fueled her wild fantasies. If she went with him, wouldn't that be...?

"No...no...I still have things to do..."

Li Qiaoniang blushed and shyly lowered her head to refuse, but couldn't help but steal glances at the other person. Unexpectedly, her eyes met Gao Zhao's. She immediately felt that her thoughts had been seen through and hurriedly looked away, as flustered as a startled deer.

Gao Zhao was aroused by her shy yet alluring demeanor, and after glancing around to make sure no one was around, he leaned closer and whispered, "Qiao Niang doesn't have time today, how about another day? You can't refuse me then!"

The warm breath on Li Qiaoniang's ear sent shivers down her spine, making her almost unsteady on her feet. Her heart pounded, and her mind was in complete chaos.

Whether it was the atmosphere that bewitched me or a hidden expectation in my heart, I nodded as if possessed, letting out a soft "hmm" that was barely audible.

As soon as she finished speaking, she was startled and quickly clenched the silver ingot in her hand, lowering her head even further and her ears turning so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

What would happen if she went out with Gao Zhao? Even if she was naive, she knew perfectly well what was going on...

"So Qiaoniang also has feelings for me!" Gao Zhao was overjoyed. He reached out and put his arm around her waist, chuckling, "I thought I was the only one who had a one-sided crush!"

Suddenly, the man's large hand gripped her waist, and Li Qiaoniang's whole body stiffened. All her strength seemed to be drained away in an instant. A unique scent emanating from the man rushed towards her, frightening her so much that she almost stopped breathing.

"Young sir... please don't do this... what will people think..."

Li Qiaoniang tried to struggle, but her limbs were too weak to break free, so she could only plead softly.

Her eyes were misty with fear and a hint of shyness, and the corners of her eyes were slightly flushed.

Gao Zhao leaned down and pecked her while she stared in astonishment, then released her and laughed, "Don't worry, I'll wait until you're done with your work! Haha..."

Li Qiaoniang naturally understood the deeper meaning behind his words. She was both ashamed and embarrassed, and dared not stay any longer, so she fled in panic.

Gao Zhao stared at her trembling figure in awe, then led his men away before laughing heartily as he left.

Having flirted with the young girl early in the morning, Gao Zhao was in a great mood, all sleepiness vanished, and he felt refreshed walking down the street, finding everything pleasing to the eye.

"Young Master Tong!" A joyful exclamation came from the side.

Gao Zhao turned his head and saw Yang Zhi striding towards him. He smiled slightly and thought to himself, "He's taken the bait!"