[Fantasy] My World (Complete) - Chapter 17

Chapter Six: Hero Saves the Beauty
To my surprise, as soon as I finished explaining how to deal with this man, Little Turtle and Little Bird bowed and said goodbye.
"Young Master, after watching two live sex shows, we can't hold back any longer. We have to go to 'Phoenix Cry Tower.' You can go to the fourth widow's gate yourself. Here's the map; remember to come back and tell us what happened!"
The two scoundrels tossed the map aside and vanished in the blink of an eye.
I was certain that their lightness skill had instantly reached the level of a top-fifty martial arts master.
It seems that desire and women have always been a man's driving force!
I smiled and shook my head, took the map, and unleashed my movement technique, heading towards the final stop—the West Gate.
One must finish what one starts, even if it's just peeping at beautiful women. I've already seen three of the four beautiful widows; how could I miss the last one?
I don't know who came up with the title of "Four Great Beautiful Widows," but in my opinion, of the three currently listed, only the first, the young woman with a nursing baby, truly deserves the title of great beauty. The other two, the one who had an affair and the one who was cheated on, are beautiful, but lack a certain refined elegance, thus lowering their ranking.
To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for the last beautiful widow.
The west gate of Xiliang City is where the 100,000-strong garrison resides, and according to the map, the fourth beautiful widow lives in the ordinary soldiers' family quarters. In this continent with its clear power structure and class distinctions, how could a true beauty be married to an ordinary soldier?
The feeling of disappointment resurfaced when I actually arrived at her house.
Looking at the markings on the map and the white-painted door knocker in front of the beautiful widow's door—a mark made by a small turtle and bird—I sighed softly.
The house in front of me was indeed detached, but it only had one room and a latrine; even the kitchen was just a shed, making the already cramped courtyard even narrower.
The first three beautiful widows' houses at least had lights, but this one wasn't lit at all, just like the other ordinary soldiers' houses outside, pitch black, like a ghost town.
I concealed my presence and leaped across the narrow street at top speed, entering the house of this fourth beautiful widow.
I landed without making a sound, so there was no way I could disturb the people inside.
The darkness posed no obstacle to me. If my eighth-level Heavenly Demon Art cultivation wasn't enough to see the night as day, all the sect leaders of the Heavenly Demon Path would surely appear in my dreams together, giving me a devilish scare.
A family like this couldn't possibly have servants.
Since I wasn't particularly interested in her, I planned to take a quick look and leave. However, after poking a small hole, what I saw was an incredibly beautiful picture—a beautiful young woman of average height, facing the window, lying on her side on the kang (a heated brick bed), fast asleep, with tear stains still visible beneath her long, fan-like eyelashes.
The young woman had long, willow-leaf eyebrows, a straight and beautiful nose, and well-defined, perfectly proportioned pink lips—a soft, rounded beauty with a hint of timidity.
The beautiful widow's hair was piled up behind her neck, and below her snow-white neck was a light brown bra, now damp with sweat due to the heat and the lack of shade in the courtyard, making her two high, prominent breasts even more visible.
Below her breasts was a flat stomach, also damp with sweat, and I could almost see the dimple in the center… Below that was a slightly darker undergarment, but due to the angle, I could only see the rounded mound. I never expected to find such a stunning beauty here! I
had just been thinking that the two beautiful widows in the middle lacked elegance, but this fourth one was a wonderful surprise. Her fragility and tragic beauty were the perfect weapon to touch a man's sensitive heart;
the phrase "pitiful and charming" seemed to have appeared in the world specifically for her.
I couldn't help but steal a few more glances at the beautiful young woman. I secretly thought the trip was worthwhile; tomorrow, when those two boys returned, I'd make them regret it so much they'd bang their heads against the wall. I
secretly compared the four women today. The first one was still the prettiest, but the last one was the one I liked the most. Just the tears on her face were enough to move me.
That's what I thought, but I'm not that kind of lecher… well, to be honest, I sometimes want to transform myself on a full moon night, but I always insist on doing things openly and honestly. Even if I defeated the saintess and dragged her to bed to rape her, I couldn't sneak into her room and defile her—that's a matter of principle.
This beautiful young woman is from a modest family; the difference in our social status means we can never have a romantic encounter. Even if you asked me to bring her a bouquet of flowers at her door, she wouldn't dare accept it.
How can I get a chance to interact with this beautiful young woman? What a troublesome problem!
"Creak..."
Having no other choice, I was about to reluctantly leave when the wooden door outside suddenly opened slightly. I paused, glancing towards the doorway, and saw a masked man tiptoe in through the crack, then carefully close the latch he'd pried open with a knife.
A thief?
I quickly dismissed the thought. Looking at the beautiful widow's house, I knew she couldn't have much money.
Breaking in at night meant either he wanted money or a beautiful woman.
A surge of anger welled up inside me. "Bastard! I'm still thinking about how to pursue this beauty, and you're trying to force yourself on me!" Just as I was about to strike this womanizer down, my hand, raised halfway, suddenly stopped. An idea flashed into my mind.
With a chuckle, I vanished into the darkness in a flash.
Standing in the shadows beside the house, having concealed my breathing and aura, I was invisible even to a martial arts master, let alone this lowly masked man.
In the darkness, vision is somewhat impaired. The flower thief who entered had no martial arts skills, so he approached the beautiful widow's room cautiously, afraid of making a sound and alerting those inside. It was
clear he had done his research; his direction was precise, almost a straight line, without any detours.
Gradually, the masked man reached the house, just one step away from the wooden door. Slightly nervous, he stopped, took a deep breath, and then took a step forward, his hand reaching out.
This was the moment I had been waiting for. I threw a small pebble, striking a pressure point on his foot. The masked man felt a sudden numbness in his foot, and his raised leg lost its balance, causing him to stumble and fall against the wooden door.
"Bang!"
The wooden door slammed down onto the floor, and with it entered the room, along with the masked man, his head throbbing from the fall.
Every day, the beautiful widow would lock both doors before going to sleep, but today, how could it have broken so easily?
"Who's there?"
A terrified voice came from the kang (heated brick bed). Clearly, the beautiful young woman had been awakened.
Now was not the time to think. Without a second thought, the masked man immediately tried to leap from the door to pounce on the woman and stop her from screaming, but he was horrified to discover that his leg was bleeding from the fall, and so, he fell back to the ground in pain as soon as he jumped.
"Help!"
The beautiful widow wasn't stupid; she knew who it was without even lighting a lamp. Terrified, she didn't even light a lamp, cowering further into the kang while screaming repeatedly.
I watched from the side, shaking my head repeatedly. Her personality was just like her appearance. Shouldn't she run outside when encountering a thug? Instead, she cowered inside, as if afraid someone wouldn't pounce on her.
The masked man, knowing her personality,
drew a short knife with a "whoosh!" The soft moonlight shone through the door frame, highlighting its gleaming coldness.
"Shut up! Or I'll kill you!"
The masked man threatened, brandishing the knife without even standing up.
The beautiful young woman wouldn't listen to him: "Help... Help..."
Her cries still echoed through the cold night, but her voice, like her, was weak and powerless.
"Damn it, don't scream! You really don't want to die!"
The masked man, both terrified and angry, forced himself to stand up and slammed his steel knife into the table beside him, splitting it in two.
"Ah..."
The beautiful widow saw it clearly, her face pale with fright, and she instinctively covered her mouth with her hand.
It was described as a long string of words, but from the moment the masked man broke down the door to the beautiful widow's scream and then her stopping, only a few blinks of an eye passed, and the sound didn't carry far.
Especially now, in the dead of night, the surrounding houses were fast asleep, and even if they heard the scream, they would only be just waking up from their drowsy state and wouldn't hear it anymore.
Seeing that she had submitted, the masked man was overjoyed and somewhat delirious: "Haha, Sister Cui, I've thought about you for a long time, and today I can finally have you...
" "You...who are you?"
A bad feeling rose in the beautiful widow's heart, and she said tremblingly, "Get away, or I'll call for help..."
"Call me again and I'll chop you up!"
The masked man could already walk a few steps unsteadily, and he slowly approached the kang (a heated brick bed), "I'm telling you, from now on you are my woman, I've been going crazy wanting your body, quick, take your clothes off!"
"No...no...help..."
Perhaps sensing the approaching danger, the beautiful young woman shouted loudly again, and in her urgency, her voice was much louder than before.
"Shut up!" The
masked man was startled and quickly slashed his knife at the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), the sound of which was particularly eerie in the dead of night.
The beautiful young woman ignored him this time, her cries for help growing louder.
"Damn it, you're asking for it!"
The masked man moved closer to the kang, reversed his knife, and used the back of the blade to strike the young woman, intending to both hurt her and frighten her. Sure enough, the young widow, already timid, screamed and fainted on the kang when she saw the knife coming at her.
"Haha, she's really too scared to handle!"
The masked man stopped his attack just in time, examined her carefully, and after confirming that the young woman had indeed fainted, he lewdly placed the knife aside and began to loosen his belt.
"Alright, you can leave now!"
A cold voice suddenly came from behind, startling the masked man. He nearly stumbled and fell, but his reaction was quick enough that he whirled around with his short knife in hand. The
masked man saw a handsome young man, hands behind his back, his expression calm.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" the masked
man stammered, terrified. "Get out of my way! Get out now! Or I'll kill you!"
I ignored him, smiling calmly. "Before I send you to your grave, I want to thank you for creating this opportunity for me." "
Opportunity? What opportunity?" The masked man wondered, but he never had the chance to ask the question again, because soon, everything went black, and he fell into eternal darkness.

Chapter Seven: The Beautiful Wife Bound by Love.
I lifted his mask and saw that he was a young man in his twenties, but not very strong, clearly not a survivor of the garrison. However, regardless of whether he was a member of the garrison or not, sneaking into a beautiful widow's house in the middle of the night was a capital offense.
The beautiful young woman was still unconscious from fright, so rescuing her was simple: I pressed on the Yin-Yang meridian on her chest and inputted... A little stimulation with my inner energy would wake her instantly.
I took a few steps forward to the edge of the kang (heated brick bed), bent down, and reached out to rouse her. But my hand stopped just as I touched her undergarments.
The smoothness of the young woman's skin was palpable even through her undergarments.
Two round, full breasts were right in front of me, making my mouth go dry.
Touch them? Maybe not. Taking advantage of someone in distress—what kind of hero would I be!
No, I did save her, preventing her from being violated; a reward is only fair, isn't it?
Besides, she's unconscious now; I wonder if her meridians are blocked. What if there's a risk of her going astray? Thinking it best for Young Master Ri to help soothe her meridians, my father always taught me to be helpful to beautiful women!
As I pondered this, my hand moved down, touching her breasts.
Underneath her sweat-soaked undergarment, the smooth, hot mounds radiated heat, and the dampness was enough to arouse a man's desire.
After a while of caressing, I boldly lifted her undergarment and pinched her breasts… Hmm, the feeling of actually touching them is completely different from having them in between!
Playing with them… My desire for her round, firm, snow-white breasts grew stronger and stronger, to the point where I even considered stripping the beautiful widow of her clothes and assaulting her—after all, I could blame it on the lecherous thief afterwards.
Just as I was about to lose control, I inadvertently caught a glimpse of the fear and tears still lingering on the beautiful young woman's face, and my heart softened. If I did that, how would I be any different from that lecherous thief?
Reluctantly, I removed my hands from the beautiful young woman's breasts, restored her clothes to their original state, and gently touched her chest. A surge of masculine demonic energy entered her Yin-Yang meridians.
"Ugh..."
the beautiful young woman groaned, waking from the darkness and fear.
The first person she saw was me, not the masked man in her subconscious mind. She was slightly taken aback, but quickly opened her small red mouth, a sharp scream threatening to escape her lips at any moment.
"Young lady, don't misunderstand!"
I quickly waved my hand, "I'm from the city garrison!"
"The city garrison guards..." The words made the beautiful widow, who was about to shout, pause abruptly. Her small mouth opened cutely into a circle, but no sound came out. "
I was patrolling and just passed by this place when I heard cries for help coming from your house. I took the liberty of barging in, only to find this fellow trying to take advantage of you. I immediately subdued him."
Facts always speak louder than words. I grabbed the masked man lying on the ground and pointed him out to the beautiful woman.
Seeing the masked man in black, the beautiful woman trembled with fear and tried to shrink back inside, but she was already at the very back of the bed and couldn't move an inch.
"Don't be afraid. This scoundrel has been subdued by me and can't do anything bad to you anymore,"
I said with a smile. "Young lady, check if you're injured."
The beautiful woman hurriedly lit the dim oil lamp and, seeing the masked man limp, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The moment I mentioned the injury, her expression changed drastically. She instinctively reached for her underpants, forgetting I was beside her. The beautiful young woman immediately tried to pull them open to check for anything unusual.
Just as she opened a crack, the naive woman remembered the strange man standing next to her. Her slender hand stopped abruptly, and she looked at me blushing.
"What? He…he touched you?"
I asked indignantly.
"No…no…"
The beautiful young woman, after all, was a married woman. Having experienced the pleasures of love, she could sense whether something had entered or exited her vagina after calming down. "He…maybe he didn't have time…he didn't have time, and then you came…"
she said shyly, her heart filled with indescribable embarrassment, her head drooping in front of her full, round breasts.
"Ah…"
Only when I almost touched her breasts did the beautiful widow realize she was wearing a nightgown. Under the light of the oil lamp, her full breasts stretched open, revealing her two small, red nipples, clearly defined.
In a panic, she quickly grabbed an outer garment from the kang (heated brick bed) and covered her chest, her pretty face turning even redder.
"Thank you... sir..."
the beautiful widow finally whispered after a long while. Once she calmed down, I found her voice soft and pleasant, like a gentle breeze caressing my skin.
"Hehe, don't call me 'sir',"
I said, scratching my forehead sheepishly. "I just joined the city lord's guard today, so I've been wandering the streets tonight, hoping to make some achievements."
I paused, then slapped my forehead and frantically pulled out a bronze badge from my person. "Here, this is my waist badge; the guard captain just gave it to me today."
The beautiful widow looked at the badge; it depicted a fierce tiger. She recognized the symbol—it was the emblem of the "Silver Tiger Legion," something ordinary people couldn't obtain.
Looking at the shy and nervous face of the sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy before her, the beautiful widow felt increasingly at ease. At the same time, a relaxed smile rose in her heart: this member of the city lord's guard was clearly just a child. She only thought of my young age, without considering that she herself was only twenty years old and had only been married for two or three years.
The beautiful widow's smile deepened, but in my eyes, it still carried an undeniable air of shyness and vulnerability.
"Um... thank you, sir. If it weren't for you today, I... I don't know how he would have ravaged me..."
"Haha, bad guys always get punished!"
I waved my hands and said, "Miss, please don't call me sir. I'm just a lowly soldier, and I used to live in the village... It's embarrassing to call you that."
Obviously, my performance was very successful; at least the beautiful widow couldn't see it. She only thought this young man was very simple and shy, just like someone who had just come to the city from the village.
The beautiful young woman recalled that three years ago, when she had just entered this magnificent, vast, crowded, and incredibly prosperous Xiliang City from a village thirty miles away, her reaction was even less enthusiastic than this young man's.
"So... what's your name?"
A maternal feeling welled up within her, and she asked almost unconsciously.
"My name is Lan Ting, Lan as in blue sky, Ting as in court. I'm eighteen years old this year,"
I said softly. "My mother said this name has a very imposing feel to it."
"Hehe... I didn't ask your age..."
Seeing my adorable answer, the beautiful widow completely disregarded the distance between us, only seeing a very cute little brother standing before her. "It does sound very nice. My name is Lin Cuier, you can call me Sister Cuier." "
I..."
I moved my lips a few times, looking utterly embarrassed, my face flushed crimson. The beautiful widow remained silent, instead staring intently with her beautiful eyes, waiting to see how I would respond.
"I...I'm leaving!"
I grabbed the masked man. "I'll take this man to prison!"
"Okay..."
The beautiful widow smiled gently. I wanted to leave, and she didn't stop me. After all, it was night, and even if it was a young man, it would be inconvenient.
When her eyes fell on the masked man, she could see his face clearly because of the light.
"Brother Da Niu?"
The beautiful widow exclaimed his name in surprise.
"You know this man?"
I asked, feigning ignorance. Actually, from the few words he had just said, I knew that this was definitely someone who had long coveted Cui'er.
"I know him!"
Lin Cui'er looked sad. "He lived not far from my house. He and my deceased husband were both in the garrison. However, my husband died, but he survived and even got promoted. He and my husband had a good relationship. These past few days, seeing that I was a widow, he helped me a lot...I never expected..."
At this point, she lowered her head in shame and anger.
As mentioned before, Liufeng Kingdom and Dayuan Kingdom did not encourage widows to remain chaste and even encouraged them to remarry if they could.
Lin Cuier had been living a comfortable life thanks to her husband's salary and subsidies, and could even occasionally help her family. But now that her husband was gone, she felt lost about the future. When faced with the attentive and capable Da Niu, she even considered for a moment whether she should marry him and live a more peaceful life. Although he also had a wife, many men had multiple wives and concubines, so it wasn't unusual. She figured that as long as she was tolerant, they could manage after having children...
The problem was that Lin Cuier was a naturally shy woman. Even if she had some feelings for him, she wouldn't show any intimacy... And what she was thinking was something a man like Da Niu couldn't possibly understand, so he thought his efforts were completely futile.
Lin Cuier wasn't the only one coveting her; many more powerful men wanted this pitiful, beautiful young widow. Da Niu knew the sooner he acted, the better, so he planned to force himself on her and conquer her first. Whether she ended up with him or was taken by someone else, he'd already slept with her once, and that would be enough to satisfy his lust.
The harsh reality filled the beautiful widow with shame and anger. Men, really, there are very few good ones!
"You can know a person's face but not their heart. Many people are like that. Besides, seeing how beautiful you are, Sister Cui'er, it's no wonder that someone with such an evil heart would take the risk."
I analyzed carefully. "He's been so attentive to you these past few days, firstly to win your favor, and thirdly to find out if there are any other people around you, so he can commit crimes at night! Humph! The net of heaven is vast, and though its meshes are wide, nothing escapes it. I've finally caught him!"
"Lan Ting, thank you..."
Lin Cui'er's little mouth has said this countless times. The little widow's vocabulary is limited, and she's easily frightened, so repeating the same words is forgivable.
"It's alright. Sister Cui'er's man bravely sacrificed himself for our Xiliang City. The Imperial Envoy and Duke Ren, the First-Class Duke, said that they must protect your safety and absolutely cannot let you suffer any injustice."
I boasted, "Sister Cui'er, haven't you noticed that there are many more people patrolling at night recently?"
"Yes, many... The Imperial Envoy is such a good person! However, the Xicheng District only patrols once every hour, while I heard that the East, South, and North Districts only patrol once every third of an hour. It seems that there aren't enough people here. If we had more people, Ximen could be like them."
Lin Cuier said it casually, not thinking there was anything wrong with it. Besides, the West Gate had always been considered inferior, so it was normal for fewer people to patrol.
I frowned upon hearing this, thinking it was an old problem in Xiliang City—they insisted on creating a hierarchy, neglecting the West Gate, which was almost crippled and inhabited by ordinary city guards.
"I won't care about them anymore. I'll patrol every night! I want to protect Sister Cuier,"
I said shamelessly, making the beautiful widow blush immediately.
She knew I wasn't saying anything vulgar, but rather an unconscious expression of care. The beautiful widow felt a sweet warmth in her heart; having such a younger brother to comfort her after being betrayed by a friend was something to be happy about.
"Alright, you have your own duties... Besides... what kind of person comes to my place at night?"
The beautiful widow subconsciously rolled her eyes at me, her expression undeniably charming.
"Hehe, I forgot..."
My face flushed with embarrassment, and I picked up Da Niu and walked out. "Sister Cui'er, don't worry, he won't bother you again!"
Before I finished speaking, he had already disappeared. Lin Cui'er's mood improved because of this cute little brother. However, seeing the broken gate, the beautiful widow sighed softly. Tonight, she dared not sleep again.

Chapter Eight: The Lewd Act Leaked.
After leaving the West City, I happened to run into a patrol team from the city garrison. I told them that this was the lecherous thief I had caught and had killed on the spot. I then ordered them to find a place to bury Da Niu without making a sound. The
martial arts members of the guards were also experienced veterans. They knew that things were not so simple, but since the person in front of them was Lord Lanting, who dared to ask a question? Naturally, they patted their chests and said they would definitely do it well.
It was already late at night, and everywhere was quiet. Only when I passed through the East City did a particularly spacious three-story building remain brightly lit, and the laughter of men and women could be heard.
Looking up, I saw the three characters "Fengming Tower" prominently carved in the center of the outer gate.
There were many brothels in Xiliang City, far more than just "Fengming Tower."
Soldiers spent their days training, and the men's bawdy jokes were endless, making them particularly demanding of women. Their wives at home were boring and uninteresting, not as charming and attentive as the courtesans in the brothels.
Furthermore, Xiliang City offered high salaries, so brothels were very popular. Regardless of their class, they used to be packed every day, and the owners were overjoyed.
But now, Xiliang City had suffered its worst defeat in a century. The number of men in the city had dwindled to almost nothing. Once the siege was lifted, many brothel owners simply closed their shops, abandoned their girls, and fled back to the interior: "Money is money, but you have to be alive to enjoy it," they thought. "Staying in such a dangerous place would be terrifying."
Many brothel owners and girls remained, eyeing the 400,000-strong reserve army transferred from various regions. They envisioned how much profit these men would make upon entering Xiliang City!
Unfortunately, I had considered this as well. I felt these young men weren't properly trained yet; how could I let them be reduced to weaklings by women? Therefore
, I issued a decree forbidding any of them from entering the city. The brothel owners and girls secretly grumbled about this, but dared not openly express their discontent. Good heavens, that was Her Majesty the Empress's nephew, an imperial envoy! To challenge him would be suicidal!
They could only wait until I lifted the decree. After all, the most difficult days were over, and the future was sure to be bright—these people were truly optimistic!
Now, only the mid- to high-ranking officers and officials still had the leisure to frequent brothels. Their psychological pressure and tension in the recent period were a hundred times greater than that of ordinary soldiers. Now that they had finally relaxed, how could they not indulge in feasting and drinking?
Little Turtle and Little Bird said that when they went to "Phoenix Cry Tower" a few days ago, there weren't many customers, but today it was packed with guests, a truly bustling place!
The girls chatting and munching on melon seeds outside widened their eyes when they saw me surrounded by a group of fierce-looking guards.
No one needed to explain; only the city garrison's guards wore such silver-white uniforms, and who else could that handsome young man in the middle, dressed in ordinary clothes, be but the imperial envoy and the city garrison of Xiliang?
Suddenly, they fell silent, their eyes fixed on me, as if they wanted to devour me with their gazes.
I calmly walked past "Phoenix Cry Tower" without even glancing in their direction, showing respect for the high-ranking official.
However, my heart wasn't entirely at peace.
Ah, back in the day, I, the young master, and Ma Xiaohua also rushed into places like this with great enthusiasm. Although we didn't sleep with the girls, drinking and chatting idly was a great pleasure!
Poor Liu Ri, only seventeen, was forced to abandon his desires to brothels—have you ever seen a first-class duke or imperial envoy frequent a brothel? Those old men at the Censorate already seemed to have boundless energy with no outlet, and I didn't want to be caught and berated by them.
I regretfully missed "Fengming Tower," but to outsiders, it was a different story.
Many of the guards eyed the laughing girls sitting at the entrance with longing, wondering if they could relax there after their shift ended. Seeing me walk past without looking to either side, they couldn't help but feel a sense
of respect. Truly worthy of being called Lord Lanting, so young yet so composed—a man destined for greatness. The girls also seemed quite impressed. Whose money is easiest to earn in brothels? Isn't it these inexperienced teenagers and young men in their twenties? Having tasted the pleasures of women for the first time, these young men are willing to spend money, as if they'd die on a girl's belly. How could they not empty their pockets?
Many men even stole money and goods to sell, all to patronize women. The most outrageous were those who sold all their possessions, only to be given some travel expenses by kind brothels, while those with ill intentions were simply kicked out.
Now, the Imperial Envoy's nighttime patrol, without even glancing at "Phoenix Cry Tower," shows he cares for the safety of the people, which is commendable.
They had also heard that Lord Lanting had only brought two highly skilled concubines to Xiliang City, and with so many beautiful women and countless widows in Xiliang, they had never heard of Lord Lanting making advances on anyone.
With his power and family background, why would he need to use force? A mere flick of his wrist would be enough to send beauties swarming him. But he didn't do that. He was busy all day preparing for Xiliang City's military and political affairs, and they heard he even trained with the soldiers in the mornings. It was unbelievable; this was the Empress's nephew!
I hadn't really believed it before, but after seeing it with my own eyes today, the prostitutes all nodded in agreement. Look, this is a truly good official!
Back at the city magistrate's mansion, it was just past midnight. The lights outside were off, but my bedroom light was still on.
As soon as I opened the door, a voice came from inside: "Brother..."
The sweet voice reached my ears, and I could just see clearly into the room. On the large bed covered with rhinoceros hide, two twin beauties were rubbing their eyes innocently and looking at me. They hadn't taken off their clothes, but had only changed into nightgowns, seemingly waiting for me to fall asleep.
Seeing the beads of sweat on the girls' heads and bodies, I smiled affectionately: "Go to sleep early... It's so late, what are you waiting for me for?"
"No... We missed you..."
The little beauty giggled and jumped out of bed, "Brother, I'll run you a bath, the water's been warm all this time."
Jing Gong Cai swayed her pert, round buttocks to the bathroom next door, while Jing Gong Mei came over with a towel, wiping my face as she said, "Brother, are you hungry? Do you want me to bring you a midnight snack?"
"Now that you mention it, I am indeed a little hungry."
I took the towel and wiped my hands. "But don't trouble the young ladies now. Just get a few steamed buns and half a pound of braised pork."
"No trouble at all. The young ladies have already prepared a midnight snack, which is simmering in the pot now."
Jing Gongmei smiled brightly. "I'll go get it for you. You can eat it after you take a shower."
"Okay!"
I didn't stand on ceremony with them. I kissed the beautiful girl's pink cheek, and she happily walked outside.
When I took off my clothes in the outer bathroom and entered the bathroom naked, Jing Gongcai, who was also naked, was working hard to pour hot water into the tub.
"Brother, the water is ready. You can wash yourself first. I'll come and serve you after I add more water..."
The little girl added another bucket of water as she spoke.
The Jing Gong sisters are not very tall, which matches their delicate baby faces. Carrying the bucket, which was almost bigger than her, the little girl didn't seem to have much trouble, but I still felt a little sorry for her. But this is how women of the He ethnic group have always served their men.
When I tried to help before, they absolutely refused, even throwing tantrums. So, over time, I just let the young ladies do the work, but only on the premise that they possessed martial arts skills; otherwise, I couldn't bear to see them suffer like that.
The bathroom was large, with a large open space besides the bathtub. A bucket of water for washing was placed there, with a towel draped over it. I grabbed the towel and started washing myself.
Men don't bathe like women, slowly and deliberately. I usually scrub for a while, then call it a day, unlike my beautiful wives who, even when there's no dirt, still scrub themselves or have their maids gently scrub them again and again.
"Splash, splash..."
When I lifted the bucket and poured the remaining water over my head, I felt incredibly refreshed.
The weather in the Northwest is damn hot, not only hot but also very dry. My martial arts skills can prevent me from feeling the heat and dryness, but I still feel uncomfortable. A hot bath makes me feel much better.
Just then, Aya Keimiya finished emptying the water. She'd emptied eight buckets of water from the entire pool; heaven knows how many large pots the kitchen next door must have to keep that much hot water flowing. Seeing me approach
, the little beauty smiled, her delicate body leaping lightly into my outstretched arms. The Keimiya sisters bathed two or three times a day, and soaked in the bath whenever they had time, so there was no need for a separate bath now. She let me carry her to the pool.
Once in the water, the little beauty wriggled out of my arms and moved behind me.
The pool had steps, and the little girl sat on the steps that crossed the water, letting me lean back and rest my head on her high, firm breasts. Her small hands skillfully massaged my head, shoulders, and neck, adding a touch of gentle inner energy to make me feel even more relaxed. "Brother...where did you go tonight?"
Unlike her sister, who wouldn't let me speak while being massaged, Jing Gongcai was a lively girl who didn't like quiet.
"First, I went to 'Kaige Gate' for dinner, and then I went to inspect the people's conditions. I've only just had time to rest now, Xiaocai, your husband is too tired..."
I said lazily.
"Oh..."
the beautiful girl drawled, "But I heard that someone is going to sneak into the homes of the Four Great Widows tonight. Is that true?"
"Rumors! Who spread these rumors?"
I was sweating profusely. If we weren't in the water, the beautiful girl might have already seen through my lie.
This morning, while we were practicing our skills in the tree, we overheard the little turtle and the little bird drinking and eating under the tree. "Jing Gongcai pouted, "
Brother... are they pretty? Prettier than me and my sister?"
"No, not really..."
I blurted out, but realizing my mistake, I had to bite the bullet and say, "It was all the little turtle and the little bird's doing. But we just went to take a look. In the end, at the fourth house of the beautiful widow, I even helped catch a flower thief."
The massage on my head stopped, and the beautiful girl turned around and lay on top of me, tilting her stunningly beautiful face up and saying, "You still haven't told me who's prettier..." From
my perspective, I could see not only the girl's exquisite face but also two snow-white breasts pressed slightly against me. Unconsciously, desire rose, and my Tyrannosaurus Rex gradually hardened.
Jing Gongcai's little buttocks rested against my large penis, and feeling its hardness and heat, she gave me a flirtatious glance: "If you don't tell the truth, you can forget about it..."
"What else is there to say?"
I pinched the little beauty's pink cheek. "They're both beautiful, but in terms of looks and temperament, they can't compare to my Fusang princesses! As the number one beauty twins of Fusang, don't underestimate yourselves!"
"Hehe, I used to think so too, but seeing how beautiful you two are, I feel like we're not even number one in Fusang anymore..."
Jing Gongcai honestly said.
"We don't even know if you two are purebred Fusang people yet." I picked her up and sat her up. "
Baby, in my heart, you and your sister are the most beautiful sisters. No one can compare to you."
"You know how to talk..."
The beautiful girl immediately beamed. She was still a girl at heart; a few words of coaxing would make her happy.
I had indeed been quite busy with official duties lately. Several times, I was even called away by Chi Changyun late at night to discuss important matters. By the time I returned, they were already asleep. In addition, the beautiful girls had their periods. In the month I was in the Northwest, we had made love less than ten times. No wonder the girls were thinking that I was going to find some new beauties.
Understanding the reason for Jing Gongcai's worries, I held the beautiful girl's shapely buttocks and said softly, "Little Cai'er, I came to the Northwest to do serious business, not to pick up girls. Besides, even if I had other women, it would be the same. Like in Wushuang County, did I neglect my two precious little darlings?" "
No..."
the beautiful girl chuckled. After returning to Wushuang County from Yizhou Prefecture, although I was compensating my group of beautiful wives and concubines in Wushuang County, I would still enter the twin beauties' room every two or three days, always making them feel satisfied.
Speaking of that time, I really worked hard, fighting non-stop from morning to night, moving from one bed to another, the battlefields were countless, and the battles were incredibly fierce. Especially the beautiful women who stayed in Wushuang County were desperately squeezing me, vowing not to give up until they got my yang essence. If it weren't for my powerful Heavenly Demon Art and the Tyrannosaurus Rex Spear being able to withstand it, I would have been swallowed whole by a group of beautiful young women.

Chapter Nine: The Pleasure of the Bath
"Then what are you thinking about, beautiful girl?"
I pinched the little beauty's pert buttocks hard: You dare to doubt your husband, I've decided to punish you!"
"How will you be punished?"
Jing Gong Cai murmured, her beautiful eyes almost dripping with water. Her beautiful buttocks were being kneaded by her lover, and the little beauty's body trembled as she hadn't tasted anything for several days.
"Of course, it's punishment to make you serve me!"
I slapped her snow-white bottom hard. "Aren't you going to get on top of me?"
Jing Gongcai faced me, never showing any restraint or shyness. She giggled and said, "You're so annoying... Brother, you always hit me so hard. What if you smash my little bottom?"
As they spoke, the young girl grasped the base of the large, hard penis with one delicate hand. Her pert buttocks shifted slightly, allowing the penis to enjoy its soft, slippery touch. Then, she lifted it slightly, and with a soft "whoosh,"
her alluring vaginal opening took the large, hard member into its tight, muddy cavity.
"Oh..."
The young girl's body was extremely sensitive. With her vagina stretched open by the Tyrannosaurus Rex penis, an indescribable pleasure instantly spread throughout her body.
"Ah... Brother... why is Cai'er so happy when you fuck her?... You're really Cai'er's nemesis..."
The young girl's beautiful buttocks rose and fell in the water, constantly splashing water. The intense pleasure made her speech somewhat incoherent.
“Because you’re my little Cai’er, all by yourself!”
I lifted her pink buttocks a step higher so she wouldn’t have to struggle so much to rise and fall in the water. “Cai’er, you’re amazing! Your little hole is so tight…”
“Hehe…”
Without the resistance of the pool water, the beautiful girl’s round buttocks moved even faster, my monstrous penis constantly thrusting in and out of that delicate space, as if that snow-white flesh was constantly swallowing and spitting out my penis.
“Little Cai’er, how come your breasts are so beautiful? Come, let your brother have a taste.”
My hands didn’t hinder the movement of her buttocks, but instead touched her high, firm breasts.
I’ve tasted Jing Gong Cai’s two jade orbs at least eight hundred times, if not a thousand, but no matter how much I sucked and kneaded them, her breasts remained snow-white, high, and erect, and her nipples were always so pink and delicate, making them my special focus every time.
Actually, it wasn't just her breasts; I was fascinated by everything about this little beauty… and not just her, but also Jing Gongmei, the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," Yuan'er… I loved all my wives the same way, and never got tired of them.
Knowing I liked sucking her breasts, the beautiful girl, having learned some mainland slang from the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," shifted her body slightly, bringing her round breasts closer to me. "Brother… Cai'er's breasts… I love it when you kiss them… Cai'er waits for you to enjoy everything I have every day… ah…"
Waves of pleasure washed over the little beauty, and now that I had one of her breasts in my mouth, the tingling excitement intensified.
Like a mischievous child, I kneaded and rubbed one of her breasts with one hand, while my mouth took the other round, fragrant nipple into my mouth. First, I sucked in a large amount, then slowly released it, and then I sucked on the pink cherry-like nipple that had swollen from lust, and then ate it little by little...
The double stimulation made Jing Gongcai seem to be going crazy. Her hands were on my shoulders, and her beautiful buttocks rose and fell rapidly.
"Oh... Brother... So big... It's hitting... Ah... It's hitting... It hurts... It hurts so much... Oh... Oh... So beautiful... I can't take it... My little hole... My little hole... Oh... It's coming out again... Brother... You... You give it to Cai'er... Cai'er wants... Waaah... I can't take it anymore... Husband... How come your penis is... So hard... My little sister... My little sister's little hole is going to... Break..."
"You want your husband's semen now? How can that be?"
I raised my head from the fragrance of her breasts. "Little darling, you have to try harder... Oh, yes... So tight!"
"Ah... I can't take it anymore... Brother... Cai'er... Cai'er is going to fly... Oh... Brother... You... You come and fuck little Cai'er... I... I'm out of strength... Ah... So good... So good... Mmm... Brother... You... You must... Fuck your little darling every day... I... Oh... My hole... I want... Your cock... to... Insert... Inside... Every day... Oh..."
For a lifetime... "For a lifetime..."
I wasn't surprised by the little girl's incoherent words. Every beauty, when reaching orgasm in bed, always utters some incoherent words, just like Lan'er. Usually, she's cold and aloof to people, but once in bed, she's completely wanton. This kind of flirtatiousness, only for me, is incredibly pleasurable.
My darling! Your husband will love you and cherish you for a lifetime! "I grabbed her pert buttocks suddenly, my hands almost sinking into her incredibly elastic flesh, simultaneously stopping her from rising and falling.
The little beauty panicked: 'Husband...you...Cai'er...Cai'er wants you...quick...quickly let me move...I...'
'Little darling, leave it to your husband.'
I sat up completely, lifting her up with all my might, just as my glans was still inside her, I released her, and she naturally fell back down. Not only were her vaginal walls forced open by my huge penis, but her clitoris was also deeply indented by the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
'Ah...harder...brother...I want...I want it...more intensely...' '
Ah...oh...sour...ah...penetrate...through...oh...to...to the heart...' In her ecstasy, the little beauty almost lost her balance, only able to tightly wrap her jade arms around my neck, letting me toss her tender body up and down like a child."
Each time, my penis plunged in as deep as possible, then withdrew without hesitation and entered again.
The sounds of our bodies colliding, "plop...plop..." accompanied by her moans, echoed in the warm, damp bathroom.
When the young girl moved on her own, she could control herself; when the sensation was particularly intense and pleasurable, she could slow down or let the large penis penetrate less, delaying the most pleasurable feeling so as not to lose control.
But it was different when I held the initiative. My penis went all the way in each time, and my jade pillar was thick and hard, causing the little girl's pleasure to come in wave after wave, one higher than the next, without any respite.
"No...no...brother...Cai'er...Little Cai'er...I've come...ah...again...it's flowing out again...oh...yo...oh...ah...I'm lost...oh my god...heaven...heaven..."
I had only moved a little over a hundred times when Jing Gongcai came twice in a row. The vaginal fluid gushing out from her flower core kept hitting my penis, and each time it came out, it brought out a large amount. The little girl was so happy that she couldn't catch her breath, and she was talking nonsense. She almost rolled her eyes back.
"Brother...sister...sister's little hole...can't take it anymore...the water is all...flowing dry...oh...you...you use your back...back..."
Since coming to the Northwest, I have always treated the two little beauties gently. The lovemaking is enough but not intense. Today is the most brutal time. Jing Gongcai has not been fucked so hard in a long time. In addition, she stopped having lovemaking a few days ago because of her period. Of course, she can't stand my fierce thrusting now.
"Okay!"
I lowered my head and kissed the little beauty's cherry lips. The beautiful girl, already dizzy from climaxing, subconsciously stuck out her fragrant little tongue, letting me suck and caress it.
The next moment, I pulled my penis out of her honey hole, and the penis, still wet with the girl's vaginal fluid, gently rubbed against the little beauty's narrow anus a few times before skillfully and slowly pushing it in, disappearing inch by inch into Jing Gongcai's pink anus.
The beautiful girl's honey hole was already delicate enough, but her anus was several times tighter than her honey hole. Having not been used for several days, the tightness here was beyond imagination. I needed to use a lot of force to push open those rings of tender flesh and probe inside.
Finally, Jing Gongcai enjoyed not only the pleasure of orgasm, but also the feeling of fullness as her anus was stretched open by the big penis. This fullness was not the kind of pain or discomfort, but an indescribable feeling of feeling that her man and she were more closely connected.
A woman's vagina and anus are both extremely sensitive erogenous zones. Developing the anus further enhances the pleasure of intimacy. Like my other wives, my little beauty doesn't just enjoy having her vagina filled with a large penis, she also enjoys having her anus penetrated. Besides the shared pleasure, it also signifies that there's no longer any distance between us.
"Oh...so full...brother..."
The beauty's lips had just left mine when she raised her dazed eyes. "Cai'er...Cai'er's little anus...is it beautiful?"
"Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Cai'er...your little anus makes brother feel so good!"
I felt the layers of tender flesh constantly pressing against me, as if trying to expel me at any moment. I, however, was a valiant general, fiercely attacking the enemy's territory, advancing without hesitation until I was completely inside that extremely tight anus.
The little beauty gently bit her silver teeth, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. Only when I stopped moving did she say sweetly, "Brother... have you gone in?"
"Got in!"
I smiled slightly, lowering my head to kiss the beautiful girl's two jade breasts. "It's been a few days since I've been inside, it's a little shy, brother is letting it get used to it!"
"Hmm... it's just that you haven't used it for a few days... so it
's unhappy... you should come more often..." Jing Gongcai said coquettishly, incredibly charming, "Brother... you have to be responsible for comforting it, so that Xiaocai'er's little chrysanthemum hole... is as comfortable as a honey hole... then it, it will happily let you in..."
"Good baby!"
The beauty's sweet voice was also a powerful tool for catalyzing a man's desire. Just hearing these words, my big penis swelled up even more, and the already tight anus was stretched even wider.
"Ah...it really...it's going to split open...Brother..."
Jing Gongcai groaned again, "Brother...you...Cai'er's butt is going to break...how will I poop..."
"Don't worry, it won't break."
I spat out a pink nipple from my mouth, "The first time your brother took your anus, didn't it bleed? But it's fine now, isn't it? Be good! Cai'er's little anus is very tolerant!"
"Hmm...good husband...you have to cherish your little Cai'er..."
the beautiful girl said, feigning pitifulness.
This kind of scene almost always played out every time I took her anus. The little girl knew what words would arouse my lust, make me love her more, and make me more infatuated with her delicate body. Obviously, this was the case now.
The beautiful girl's pitiful appearance further enhanced my desire to conquer her. While comforting the little beauty, I began to slowly thrust in and out.
The anus is different from the vagina. When making love with a loved one, a woman's vagina is always full of lubrication, making thrusting particularly pleasurable. However, the anus produces very little lubrication; some beauties don't even produce any, relying solely on plant oils for lubrication.
Jing Gongcai's anus produces very little lubrication, but as a martial arts practitioner, her anus has amazing elasticity and capacity. Even with my enormous penis, her small, pink anus can still accommodate it. Even so, I can't thrust as forcefully as I would into a vagina. I need to let the beauty adjust before I can fully enjoy it. The
beautiful girl knows I cherish her, but like many women, she finds pleasure in her anus and is more willing to cooperate, giving me immense pleasure. Therefore, as I slowly thrust in and out, the little girl twisted her body from side to side a few times, allowing her beautiful anus to adapt to the conquest of the Tyrannosaurus Rex spear more quickly.
With the cooperation of the beautiful girl, her previously stiff anus gradually softened considerably, but the tightness remained, making me want to thrust harder, pouring hot, viscous fluid into this incredibly tight anus.
"Husband... Cai'er... oh... little anus... is it beautiful?... Oh... harder... yes... you can... a little... ah... so full... so full... oh..."
The beautiful girl's buttocks slowly exerted force, and the pleasure made her tremble all over again. After resting for a while, the little beauty, relying on her profound skills, once again accepted the thrusting and caress of her beloved man.
I still dared not pull my big penis out completely and then put it back in, as that would easily damage the tender flesh inside the beautiful girl's anus, but thrusting with half out and half in was still possible.
With a series of "slap" sounds, the speed at which the clone entered Jing Gongcai's rear passage increased from slow to fast, from gentle to forceful. In the blink of an eye, after dozens of thrusts, the little princess of the He clan screamed.
"Hot...so hot...little chrysanthemum...ah...so good...brother...you...are you going to...make my little chrysanthemum burn?...Ugh...Cai'er's...body...is going to burn...oh...oh...it feels so good...save...little Cai'er...please..."
The beautiful woman's moans were the best catalyst for a man's fighting spirit. Hearing this, my heart warmed, and I thrust even harder, pushing my penis as far as possible into her beautiful anus: "Good girl! Husband will save you! Fuck it more, it will feel good... Oh, so beautiful! So tight! Cai'er, brother will make you fly to the sky!"
"Fly... I've already... flown... So beautiful... Oh... Ah... Brother... Cai'er likes... Mmm... Likes you... Ah... Fuck... Fuck sister... Ah..."
With a sharp cry, Jing Gongmei's moans abruptly stopped. Not only did her beautiful anus tighten a thousandfold, but her honey hole also gushed out honey again, splashing onto our joined pubic hair, making it wet. When
I looked at the little beauty again, she had already fainted in my arms, her delicate body involuntarily twitching slightly—this was the manifestation of reaching the peak of orgasm!
At this moment, my big penis was also close to the critical point. Being held so tightly by her, the pleasure was a thousandfold stronger. Her beautiful anus seemed to have a life of its own, squeezing my Tyrannosaurus Rex.
After a dozen or so forceful thrusts, I pushed my large penis deep into her anus, the glans and shaft swelling simultaneously. With immense pressure, thick streams of semen gushed powerfully into the deepest part of her beautiful anus.
"Pop!"
I gently lifted the little beauty's round buttocks, my penis emerging from her anus. Although it had already ejaculated, it remained erect.
The rapidly closing pink chrysanthemum bud couldn't stop a small amount of milky-white viscous fluid from flowing out—a truly lewd sight!
I kissed the beautiful girl and gently placed her in the pool beside me, allowing her to soak and relax by the edge.
"Come in!"
There was no one else in the bathroom. With a commanding shout from the poolside, another beautiful girl, identical to the little beauty in the pool, walked in coquettishly.
The beautiful girl was naked, her snow-white body almost identical to her sister's—that's the advantage of being twins!
When she stood gracefully beside me, the desire that hadn't subsided within me reignited.
I pulled her into my arms and forcefully kissed her pink lips. Jing Gongmei let out a soft moan, placing her small hands behind my back, eagerly responding.
"Huff...huff..."
After a while, I released her. Jing Gongmei was slightly breathless, yet even more alluring.
"Were you peeking?"
I asked seriously, still holding the beautiful girl's body.
"Mmm..."
Jing Gongmei wasn't as straightforward as her sister; she was more gentle. "I saw you hadn't come out for so long, so I came to check!"
"What did you see?"
"I...I saw you bullying Cai'er..."
Thinking of the extremely lewd scene of her sister's anus being stretched open by a large, hard penis, Jing Gongmei's heart was burning. It wasn't just this time; every time she saw her husband and sister making love, the eldest princess of the Xiang clan would become even more aroused, and vice versa for Jing Gongcai.
"Well, well, you dared to peek for so long!"
I placed a hand on her pointed chin. "This young master is going to punish you!"
The gentle princess knew my intention and gave me a coquettish glare: "Brother...Mei'er was wrong...please don't punish me, okay?"
"No! You must punish me! Peeping is bad behavior!"
I said seriously. As I spoke, I completely forgot about my act of peeping at the four beautiful widows that night.
"Then...how should I punish you?"
Jing Gongmei asked timidly.
"You'll find out soon enough!"
I snapped, "Get down on your knees!"
"Oh..."
Jing Gongmei reluctantly knelt by the pool, her eyes now meeting those of her unconscious sister.
The beautiful girl's hands were on the ground, her snow-white buttocks raised high. With each breath, the pink chrysanthemum bud between her buttocks contracted and opened, her labia slightly parted, a little bit of fluid leaking out.
She hadn't showered, so it couldn't be water stains from a shower. There was only one conclusion—the little girl had been listening outside and was aroused.
I reached out and touched the slippery vaginal fluid on her lips, scolding, "You little slut, you're wet! Tell me, did you touch your pussy just now?"
Jing Gongmei quickly shook her head: "No...no!"
"No? You're lying!"
I slapped her buttocks hard, and a fiery red flush immediately rose on her snow-white flesh, a stark contrast to the snow-white flesh of the other half.
"No means no..."
The beautiful girl turned her head pitifully, "Brother, you're accusing me!"
"Nonsense! My name is 'Peerless County's Fiery-Eyed Spy,' I'm sure I'm not wrong, admit it now! Otherwise, I'll hit you again!"
As I spoke, I raised my hand high.
"Okay..."
Jing Gong Meifen's face turned red, and her soft voice became softer, "I... Mei'er only touched it for a little while... Who told you to make your sister so loud?"
"Hmph! You think you're right to spy on me!"
I displayed my impartial sense of justice, "Also, Mei'er's little hole and everything on your body belong to your husband. Without my permission, you dared to touch my things, so I still have to punish you!"
"Ah?"
The He clan princess was stunned, "Brother... this is mine too..."
"Don't try to deny it, accept my punishment!"
I ignored her and thrust my large, thick penis, which had just come out of the beautiful girl's body, back into her flesh hole hard and accurately.
"Oh..."
As her honeyed orifice tightly enveloped my large penis, Keimiya Miyako let out a long moan, not a cry of pain, but a cry of extreme pleasure! The
fierce battle between the man and woman continued to unfold in the bathroom...

Chapter Ten:
The Battle to Rescue the Beauties lasted until after midnight before finally coming to a temporary end. The twin beauties had both reached the climax of paradise, and in the end, I had to carry them to bed to rest.
In the morning, the beauties, unusually, took a break from their practice. No matter how much I called out, the two little beauties had a way of dealing with it—they turned their bodies away without opening their eyes, turning their little bottoms towards me, completely ignoring me.
Thinking that they had worked hard enough last night, I understood and kissed their pink faces all day, carried them together, covered them with a cool blanket, dressed myself, and came out.
Stepping into the courtyard, I stretched my limbs, balancing my inner energy. Then, I unleashed the Heavenly Demon Heart Technique, my form transforming into a faint shadow, appearing in various corners of the courtyard. My hands continuously conjured various palm shapes, and gradually, the fallen leaves, dust, and soil in the courtyard danced with my movements, forming a whirlwind with a whooshing sound.
At this moment, my divine sense expanded outwards. I could sense the two sleeping twin beauties inside the house, the croaking of frogs in the pond outside the courtyard, the sound of leaves falling ten meters away, the sound of a small stone cracking and rolling down the artificial hill, and even the sight of a beautiful young woman, as lovely as a celestial being, carrying a food box and walking briskly towards me from the kitchen twenty meters away.
With a thought, I stopped in the center of the courtyard, instantly transforming from the rapid and powerful Heavenly Demon Technique into the Tai Chi that the Taoist elders I had seen practiced every morning.
My master told me that Tai Chi is a very powerful martial art, but because it is difficult to master and only has great power when one reaches a high level of mastery, many people only use it as a way to strengthen their body. For example, many civil officials and great scholars in the imperial court practice it. Emperor Kangzong also practiced it every morning. I could always see it when I came out of Yunfu's palace.
The young woman walked to the gate of my courtyard and saw me leisurely practicing Tai Chi. She smiled slightly and said through the stone archway, "My lord, I've brought you and the young ladies breakfast."
I turned to look at her, as if she had just noticed me. I finished my Tai Chi routine before stopping. "Go inside and put it in the outer room. The young ladies haven't gotten up yet."
"Ah? They haven't gotten up yet?"
The young woman exclaimed in surprise. "They get up earlier than me every day. Are they sick?"
I knew what she meant, of course. The young ladies practiced martial arts in the courtyard after getting up, just like me, while I usually circulated my inner energy on the steps. But today was different; to avoid disturbing the young ladies' sleep, I was the one practicing martial arts.
"They're not sick, they were just too tired last night,"
I smiled faintly. "Go ahead, and then stew two turtles for lunch today so they can nourish themselves."
"Oh..."
The young woman blushed, understanding what I meant. She swept past me like a gust of wind and rushed into the house.
A moment later, the stunningly beautiful young woman emerged from the house, shyly opening the food box and taking out my portion. "My lord...please enjoy..."
she said, then, without waiting for my response, she skipped briskly out of the courtyard.
Watching her infinitely beautiful figure, I shook my head slightly. If only her personality were naturally like this! But she's a jade maiden from the Ecstasy Sect!
Standing before the stone table, the breakfast prepared by the young couple was incredibly lavish: several crispy flatbreads, a plate of neatly sliced beef and mutton, and a bowl of fresh cantaloupe juice—a plentiful and well-balanced meal.
Damn it, should I win over the young couple and make her not only warm my bed every day but also my personal cook? What's the Ecstasy Sect? I am the current Dao Venerable of the Heavenly Demon Path; marrying their jade maiden is perfectly normal.
This idea is worth considering!
Just as I was pondering the pros and cons, two unsteady figures flashed past the courtyard gate.
"Stop right there!"
I shouted, and the two people who had already walked past turned back in the blink of an eye.
Seeing the pile of food on my table, Little Turtle and Little Bird's eyes lit up. They rushed over, grabbed the flatbread and meat, and started devouring them. Little Turtle even grabbed some cantaloupe juice and started drinking it, only to have Little Bird snatch it away and finish it off without any regard for appearances. Like a whirlwind, the two of them devoured my breakfast in no time, still looking like they weren't full.
"Is there anything else?"
The two who looked up startled me. Their eyes were dark-rimmed, their faces exhausted, completely lacking the composure of seasoned eaters.
"Hey, you two stewards, how many girls did you sleep with last night? Why are you all panda-eyed?"
"Haha, it's all thanks to your reputation, young master!"
Little Turtle and Little Bird, their mouths greasy from eating, said excitedly. "Last night, the most popular girls were already reserved by the 'Silver Tiger Legion' and the government officials, but somehow, around 1 a.m., they suddenly came to our room and acted extremely enthusiastic, so we had no choice but to let them take advantage of us!"
"Little Turtle ate six, and I ate five, hahaha, it was so satisfying!"
Little Bird laughed heartily.
"When I woke up this morning, I heard them say that last night, while they were resting at the door, they saw the wise and mighty young master, and they took a liking to us, your trusted confidants, so they simply pushed others aside to have some fun with us!"
Little Turtle said smugly.
"No wonder your steps were unsteady,"
I said with a laugh. "Don't you know that prostitutes are man-eating tigers? And you dared to take on so many of them single-handedly!"
"Hehe, of course ordinary people couldn't do it, but who are we? We are the inheritors of the Heavenly Demon Art! How could we not be able to withstand them? In the end, they cried and begged for mercy before I let them go," Little Bird
said proudly.
"But these prostitutes are really strong! Each one is like a viper, incredibly powerful. Ordinary people really have a hard time withstanding them!"
Little Turtle added. The implication was clear: "Ordinary people can't withstand them, but we two brothers can kill them until they cry out. Look how powerful we are."
"You two kings of the pleasure quarters, are you full?"
I said casually.
"Yes, we're full from the food and drink, time for a good night's sleep."
Little Turtle and Little Bird seemed to remember something and lazily stood up. "Young Master, we're going back to our rooms. You go ahead with your work."
I waved my hand. "Going to sleep is fine, but let's train the soldiers first."
"Really?"
The two looked at me with worried expressions. "Young Master, women have their periods every month, but we men can still have our days off, right? Besides, training with those soldiers every day is really pointless, it's too childish!"
"Training with them doesn't actually have much benefit, after all, we've been climbing Wuhua Mountain since we were kids, we're already masters."
I said calmly, "But now, as their superiors, our presence during their running training is more symbolic than practical. The reason they can persevere through such hardship is because we're leading the way, isn't it?"
"Young Master, you're spouting more and more grand theories!"
Little Turtle and Little Bird sighed. "Let's go then. Ah, what can we do? We're important figures 'bound by the fate of the world'!"
Considering their combined strength was already at the sixth level of the Heavenly Demon Art, last night's battle, while exhausting, wasn't to the point of fainting. It's just that they were both naturally lazy and would slack off whenever possible.
Upon reaching the military camp outside the city, the three of us casually joined a 10,000-strong unit and led the soldiers up the mountain.
I was as energetic as ever, but the soldiers in the other two 10,000-strong units noticed that the two commanders seemed somewhat listless today, and their shouts weren't as loud as before.
The soldiers assumed the two commanders were also exhausted from the intense training, and they felt a little better.
It seems everyone gets tired!
After dinner, the two beauties, who hadn't woken up until the afternoon, were going to take a bath to relax. Little Turtle, Little Bird, and I, of course, went off to "observe the people's conditions." With two concubines around, we hadn't discussed the four beautiful widows. As soon as we came out, I immediately told Little Turtle and Little Bird about my encounter with Lin Cuier last night. Hearing me describe Lin Cuier as so charming, they looked regretful, wondering how the young master had beaten them to it again—they forgot that they had been lazy and hadn't gone to the last one.
The two of them hadn't come with me to see Lin Cuier; I had already made it clear that this beautiful young woman was someone I, the young master, was going to seduce. The two unrelated people should leave. Their purpose in coming here was for the beautiful widow who had been sexually assaulted last night.
With the abilities of the head steward in the Imperial Envoy's mansion, gathering intelligence was a piece of cake.
The third beautiful widow I met last night was named Wang Taoqing, twenty-five years old. Her husband was a squad leader in the vanguard battalion of the "Silver Tiger Legion." Because her husband had died in battle, only she, a few servants, and her husband's father remained at home.
Wang Taoqing's father-in-law was fifty years old, and her mother-in-law had passed away three years ago. They lived with the young couple. The neighbors described the middle-aged man as sharp-tongued and argumentative, causing him to have poor relationships with the neighbors.
As for the beautiful widow Wang Taoqing, however, she was well-regarded. People said she was always very polite, though not talkative, but never refused to help anyone in need.
"Damn it, a beautiful flower stuck in dung! If Turtle and Bird don't stand up for this, they're not human!"
The two boys, their rare sense of justice ignited, ran out to make arrangements after their afternoon nap; now it was time to resolve the situation.
The residents of the North Gate area were mostly squad leaders and ordinary soldiers of the "Silver Tiger Legion." Their houses varied in quality, but generally speaking, the North Gate occupied the largest residential area in Xiliang City, vast yet somewhat densely packed, almost comparable to the garrison at the West Gate.
We arrived near the beautiful widow's house wearing straw hats. Several skilled guards from the city garrison, dressed in plain clothes, were already waiting. Without a word, they led us to a spacious room on the second floor, from which we could see the widow's small courtyard.
"Let's begin,"
Little Turtle and Little Bird said, displaying considerable authority in front of outsiders. Little Bird's simple words immediately drew a bow and a nod from someone.
A short while later, the man who had gone out earlier reappeared at the street corner. He had removed his outer robe, revealing a silver-white tunic underneath. Following behind him were about a dozen constables, each carrying a sword at their waist. The group marched in with a large entourage, their expressionless faces exuding a menacing aura.
It was the time when people had finished dinner and were out relaxing and chatting.
When we came over, we had seen that this street, like the others, was bustling with activity. Many women sat on small stools at their doorways, chatting with women across the street, while children ran around laughing and playing.
Most of the people in Xiliang City are now widows, but widows also need to live. So after their tears, they bravely continue to raise their children, cooking and washing clothes as usual. After all, the imperial envoy has said that the court will support them and their families for life, which gives them a great deal of courage to live on.
Seeing a group of people walking in quickly, the children timidly ran to their mothers, while the widows, whose husbands were soldiers, were not so small in stature. They stood up, holding their children, and glared at them.
Recently in Xiliang City, the most talked-about figures have been the city garrison guards, dressed in silver-white uniforms. Seeing the guards arrive with their constables, everyone instinctively felt something was amiss, and their gossipy nature ignited.
The silver-clad guards slowed their pace, but the constables behind them quickened, several rushing ahead of them to Wang Taoqing's door.
Strangely enough, these past few days, except when the maidservant came out to buy groceries, Wang Taoqing's door had been kept closed. Since Wang Taoqing was not a talkative person, the widows hadn't paid much attention. Only now, with the silver-clad guards clearly looking for this family, did they begin to whisper and speculate.
"Sir, this is Xu Ping's house,"
the leading constable shouted to the silver-clad guard. Xu Ping was Wang Taoqing's father-in-law. "Hmm, kick down the door and drag him out!"
the silver-clad guard said expressionlessly.
"Yes, sir!"
With their superior's order, the group of constables showed no mercy, ramming the doors open with all their might.
From our vantage point, we could clearly see the group of fierce constables burst in. Two maids washing dishes inside screamed, and a middle-aged man quickly ran out, followed by the beautiful widow Wang Taoqing, her hair slightly disheveled.
"What is it?"
Xu Ping asked sternly, looking at the constables approaching him. "Which department are you from? How dare you trespass on a private residence? Do you know that my son was a hero who died in battle with the 'Silver Tiger Legion'?"
A young constable slapped him across the face. "Shut up!"
Xu Ping was spun around several times, his head spinning. It took him a while to regain his senses. "You... help! Someone's trying to kill a soldier's father... help!"
he screamed, like a monkey.
The silver-clad guard frowned: "Haven't you eaten?"
Hearing this, five or six of the constables immediately surrounded Xu Ping, their sheathed swords striking him repeatedly. Xu Ping was immediately knocked to the ground, but the constables didn't stop. After another round of punches and kicks, Xu Ping finally shut his mouth, barely alive.
Wang Taoqing watched Xu Ping being beaten, a flicker of pleasure in her eyes. Her hands clenched tightly, she watched the constables' violence intently.
But as time went on, seeing that Xu Ping was about to be beaten to death, Wang Taoqing couldn't bear it. After a moment's hesitation, she finally ran out: "Gentlemen, please stop! He's about to die!"
The constables' orders were only to deal with Xu Ping. Seeing this beautiful widow rushing forward to plead for him, their movements slowed, and they all looked towards the silver-clad guard.
The silver-clad guard, having received orders from the little turtle and bird, waved his hand, signaling the constables to stop. A rare smile appeared on his stiff face: "This must be Madam Xu, right?"
"Yes, yes."
Wang Taoqing dared not look at the cold-faced guard; her earlier courage vanished instantly.
"This has nothing to do with you."
The silver-clad guard pointed to Xu Ping on the ground. "Our investigation has revealed that this man is a spy for the grassland barbarians, bribed to extract intelligence about our Xiliang City. By order of the city garrison captain, we are to arrest him and interrogate him."
Hearing this, Xu Ping struggled to his feet, shouting angrily, "Bullshit! You're talking nonsense! You've wronged me! I'm going to report you to the 'Silver Tiger Legion'! You're all going to die!"
The silver-clad guard glanced at him contemptuously and ordered, "What are you still standing here for? Take him away!"
"Yes!"
The constables stepped forward and kicked Xu Ping several more times, making him cry out in pain, before carrying him away.
"My lord, are you mistaken?"
Wang Taoqing was quite frightened. Everyone in Xiliang City knew how to deal with spies. "He didn't do those things."
"Whether he did it or not is not for us to know. This is an order from above, and I am just following orders."
The silver-clad guard smiled. "Madam Xu, don't worry, this matter has nothing to do with you. We still admire your husband for his heroic sacrifice for Xiliang City... I have official duties to attend to, farewell!"
He spoke his last sentence loudly because many women had already gathered at the door, looking at Xu Ping, who had just been carried out, and the beautiful widow with disdain. Now, with the silver-clad guard's explanation, everyone's expressions softened considerably. They understood that this was just something Xu Ping had done, and it had nothing to do with Wang Taoqing.
As the yamen runners and the silver-clad guard left, the group of women who had been watching the commotion quickly dispersed from the doorway. The fact that Xu Ping was actually a barbarian from the grasslands was enough for them to talk about for days.
After watching this scene, Little Turtle, Little Bird, and I were very satisfied.
"Little Turtle, Little Bird, where did you find this person? He's efficient, adaptable, and quick-witted—a promising talent."
I praised.
"Hehe, Young Master, he's a wandering swordsman who came to Xiliang City by chance, but he's made significant contributions while defending the city. Everyone says he's a smart man, so we decided to give him a try, and he's proven to be quite good."
Little Turtle nodded in agreement.
"So, what are you planning to do next?"
I asked casually.
"Xu Ping will naturally be thrown into jail for decades. As for the beautiful widow..."
There were only the three of us upstairs, so Little Bird didn't hold back. "I played rock-paper-scissors with Little Turtle today, and I won, so I'll pursue her."
"Chasing girls is fine, but remember, be open and aboveboard, don't force her,"
I cautioned. "Also, she's a woman with a tragic fate. If you get her, cherish her, don't be like those beasts."
"Of course, young master, I've followed you for so many years, and I'm the same as you in this regard. Cherishing your women and never letting them suffer is something I've always learned from you."
Little Bird's flattery pleased me greatly.
Little Turtle, undeterred, said, "Haha, I'll go after the first beautiful widow! A beautiful young woman who just gave birth, she's the epitome of womanhood!"
I laughed heartily, "Okay, everyone try your best, let's see who succeeds first."
"It's a deal!"
Neither of them were willing to admit defeat. They both knew that I was using an ordinary person's identity to pursue Lin Qun'er, which was very difficult, while they could openly pursue the beautiful widow.

Chapter Eleven: Winning a Heart
After dealing with Wang Taoqing's matter, the three of us parted ways.
Little Turtle naturally went to see if there was an opportunity with the first beautiful widow, while Little Bird stayed behind to observe Wang Taoqing's habits and lifestyle. I, on the other hand, changed into a silver-white outfit and swaggered out the back door.
The city garrison's patrols were mainly at night. During the day, there were people everywhere, and the yamen runners were watching over the area. The neighbors were also familiar with each other, so there was no trouble. The only problem was at night, when we had to guard against thugs spying on the widows' property and beauty.
Wearing the silver-white outfit, I attracted many eager glances from the young women enjoying the cool evening air on the street. Besides my true identity as a member of the city garrison's guards, my handsome appearance and the kind smile on my lips made me an easy target for the lustful widows.
Having traversed half the city, I arrived at the area where Lin Cuier lived in Ximen.
During the day, the houses in Ximen appeared neat but slightly small, though still far superior to those in other counties and prefectures.
Walking into the narrow street, the scene was similar to Wang Taoqing's street: young women with children resting in the shade, their soft voices filling the air.
Lin Cuier lived a little further inside the street, and I heard a commotion even before reaching her house.
Looking up, I saw it was coming from Lin Cuier's house; several women were gathered at her door, craning their necks to look inside.
"Excuse me,"
I said gently as I walked behind them.
"Why should I let you...you are..."
Several women frowned and looked back, but upon seeing my silver-white uniform, they quickly swallowed the rest of their words and stepped aside.
Not only that, they also pulled their companions aside, and under the imposing presence of the city garrison guards, they quickly made way for me.
"Slut, whore! Your husband's dead, and you come here to seduce my man! Are you a promiscuous bitch?"
Before I even stepped inside, these vicious words made me frown.
Damn it, although women from the streets might not speak elegantly, even the most shrewish woman in Wushuang County—Madam Zhang—wouldn't utter such hurtful words!
There were only two women in the small courtyard. The one who was cursing was a tall, rather beautiful young woman, dressed in a floral dress and tight-fitting trousers, with ample breasts and a large bottom, though her expression was rather fierce. The one
being cursed was naturally Lin Cuier, dressed in plain white, her eyes filled with tears as she wept, not daring to answer, her delicate beauty seemingly ingrained in her very bones.
"You slut, did you hear me? Hand over Da Niu right now! Don't force me to strip you naked and throw you out!"
The shrewish young woman continued to berate Lin Cuier, clearly taking advantage of the seemingly weak woman to fuel her violent temper.
This immediately made me realize she was Da Niu's wife, the womanizer from last night. I just didn't know how she had found Lin Cuier's side. Did she know Da Niu had been out picking women last night?
Thinking this, I shouted, "Shut up! Don't curse anymore!"
"Damn it! I'm cursing, who dares to interrupt..."
The shrewish young woman's arrogance was well-established. Seeing someone stop her from cursing, she launched into a tirade before even turning around. Only when she saw my silver-white outfit did she pause, then realize who could wear such clothing.
"My lord! My lord, it's good that you're here!"
The fiery young woman's eyes darted around, and she immediately put on a wronged expression. "This slut seduced my husband, and I don't even know where she's hiding him. I beg you to do me justice and make her hand over my man!"
What a fiery woman, turning the tables on me in the blink of an eye.
I ignored her and took a few steps to the sobbing young woman. "Cousin, are you alright?"
Lin Cuier was distressed by the scolding and dared not explain what had happened. Tears streamed down her face, and through the veil of tears, she didn't immediately see who was standing in front of her. Only when I called her "cousin" did she look up in surprise and gaze at the handsome young man before her through her tear-filled eyes.
The shy, beautiful young woman thought, "I don't have a cousin. Could I have mistaken him for someone else?"
She glanced at him, not recognizing him, and was about to ask when she suddenly noticed me subtly giving her a wink. Startled, her eyes fell on my silver-white uniform… Silver-white uniforms were worn by the City Lord's Guard. The City Lord's Guard?
Realizing something, she wiped her eyes and looked at me seriously, finally recognizing me as the young man from the City Lord's Guard who had helped her the previous night.
Although Lin Cuier was delicate and pitiful, she wasn't stupid. While she didn't understand why I called her "cousin," she knew I was helping her.
"Ah…cousin!"
the beautiful young woman responded shyly in a low voice, saying nothing more.
But that one sentence was enough. I was afraid she was a bit slow-witted and would ask me, "Who are you?" She acknowledged our relationship, giving me a reason to act. Actually, she didn't even need to admit it. The moment I called out "cousin," the feisty young woman froze, as did the women watching the scene.
They hadn't heard of Lin Cuier having such a cousin. How did he suddenly appear? And he was from the City Lord's Guard—the Imperial Envoy's guard! Even the Silver Tiger Legion wouldn't dare mess with them, let alone the families of their garrison!
The feisty young woman took two steps back, accidentally bumping into an earthenware pot, staggering, and falling to her bottom.
Seeing her frightened expression and recalling her vicious insults towards Lin Cuier, I felt no pity. I glared at her and said, "You audacious woman! How dare you slander my cousin! I'm going to throw you in jail and see if you dare to curse again!"
"Oh...no! Don't arrest me!"
No matter how vicious the feisty young woman was, it was all just talk. When faced with a man stronger than her, she immediately softened. "I...I was wrong, okay?"
"Wrong? Is just saying 'I was wrong' enough?"
I scolded her sharply. "What evidence do you have to prove that my cousin seduced your man? If you can produce it, I won't arrest you. If you can't, you can wait to go to jail!"
"I...these days, my man has been very attentive to her, doing things for her every day. She must have seduced him!"
the feisty young woman said in a panic. "Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night and found that Da Niu was gone. So late, where else could he be but another woman's bed?"
"What a joke! What business is it of my cousin where your man goes? Besides, he came to curry favor with my cousin because he had designs on her, not because my cousin asked him for help. Does that count as seduction? It just means you're not charming enough; even your man doesn't like you!"
I said sarcastically.
I was just saying it casually, but I didn't expect to hit the nail on the head. In terms of beauty, the shrewish woman was a bit less attractive than Lin Cuier, but she was still a beauty. However, her mouth was more vicious than anyone else's. She was like that not only to outsiders but also to her man, which made Da Niu less and less interested in her, and eventually he even started to avoid her.
The fiery young woman's face immediately changed, and she suddenly threw herself to the ground, wailing, "Waaah... Help! Everyone, please uphold justice! That bitch Lin Cuier, relying on her cousin being an official, bullies us common people... Look at this... Does she even want anyone to live anymore... I'm just a poor woman, so miserable... My dear Da Niu, why don't you come out and speak for me..."
Even the gods would avoid her when she throws a tantrum. I shook my head, pulled Lin Cuier aside, and watched her tantrum.
Seeing that we were going to leave, the fiery young woman cried even harder, frantically pounding the ground with her hands, her aggrieved words flowing endlessly, almost giving me the illusion that this woman was the most pitiful person in Liufeng Kingdom. Amidst
my amusement and disbelief, I glanced around and saw Lin Cuier staring at the fiery young woman, clearly not expecting this woman, known for her fiery temper, to be so pitiful and crying out for justice.
"Enough!"
I shouted, adding a little bit of my inner energy, which shook the shrew's eardrums. Dizzy and disoriented, she stopped crying in the blink of an eye, swayed, and collapsed to the ground.
"A few of you take her home,"
I said, gesturing to the gossipy women watching excitedly outside. "When she wakes up, tell her to report her husband's disappearance to the authorities. If she dares to harass my cousin again, she can expect to spend the rest of her life in the Xiliang City jail!"
My high position naturally carried an air of authority; how could a group of common women resist me? Several women came over, carrying the unconscious, feisty young woman outside. The other women watching the spectacle dispersed, afraid of displeasing the official and having themselves arrested—military families were treated with great respect in Xiliang City, but most of their men had died in battle. Those who hadn't knew that the guards from the city lord's mansion were capable of speaking to imperial envoys, people their husbands couldn't afford to offend.
In just a short while, the delicate widow's door was empty; the previously heated argument vanished instantly.
Lin Cuier breathed a sigh of relief, filled with gratitude towards my savior.
"Thank you! Lan Ting, I really don't know what I would have done without you,"
Lin Cuier said shyly, her voice very soft.
"Hehe, don't be so polite. Aren't you my cousin? If I don't help you, who will?"
I said generously.
The first element of picking up girls is having a thick skin. I wanted to establish a close relationship with Lin Cuier before taking the next step.
"Cousin? I don't have that kind of luck..."
Lin Cuier was a very sensitive woman. She vaguely felt that it was improper for a young widow like herself to have such a close relationship with a strange young man—this could be seen from her frequent glances at the wide-open door and her deliberate decision not to close it.
“Actually, I think our relationship can benefit Sister Cui’er.”
I revealed a cheerful, youthful smile. “Think about it, if I didn’t say I was your cousin, that shrewish woman would definitely not let it go. And when the authorities come to investigate Da Niu’s disappearance, I can also help.”
Lin Cui’er was pale with fright. Recalling the shrewish woman’s vicious insults, she immediately felt that having such a capable cousin was truly a good thing for a weak woman like herself.
Lin Cui’er couldn’t bring herself to say that Da Niu had tried to humiliate her. Even if the lecherous man was caught, it would still damage her reputation as a widow.
Her gentle nature made Lin Cui’er crave protection, and since I had saved her last night, the delicate widow wasn’t so resistant to me claiming to be her cousin.
"Sister Cui'er, don't worry, I won't do anything as wicked to you as that bastard did."
I patted my chest and said, "I have no other relatives in Xiliang City, so I just want you to be my sister... If Sister Cui'er doesn't want to, I won't bother you anymore."
I was playing word games with the beautiful widow. I wouldn't force myself on her, but if things developed naturally, it wouldn't be anyone's fault, right?
Lin Cui'er was a little worried about this. Seeing me say it so lewdly, her heart skipped a beat, and she cursed herself inwardly: What am I thinking? "He's just a warm-hearted big kid. Besides, with his status and abilities, he could find good girls anywhere. Why would he want a widow like me?"
Having figured this out, Lin Cui'er's expression relaxed a lot, as if she had returned to last night. She glared at me lightly: "You little kid thinks too much! Did Sister Cui'er ever say she wouldn't acknowledge you as her brother? Didn't you start calling me sister last night?"
"Hehe, it's good that Sister isn't angry."
I said with a smile.
“A widow's door is always a source of gossip, and you're right. If we weren't related, people would have misunderstood.”
Lin Cuier smiled gently. “In short, Sister Cuier is very grateful for your help.”
“Helping those in need is a principle my master taught me. I can't stand those who bully women and children,”
I said seriously. “Even if it wasn't Sister Cuier I encountered yesterday, but someone else, like that shrewish woman, I would still have saved her. However, she probably wouldn't have needed my help.”
“She wouldn't need your help? Why?”
Lin Cuier asked, puzzled.
“Her mouth alone could scare away even the most vicious flower thief. Do you think she needed anyone to save her?”
I said earnestly.
“Giggle…”
Lin Cuier, being from a humble family, took a while to react, then burst into uncontrollable laughter, laughing so hard she couldn't even catch her breath. Combined with her delicate and shy young woman appearance, she was indescribably charming.
She had been suppressing her emotions for a long time, and with this opportunity to vent, she laughed even more heartily than she actually was. Finally, she choked on her breath and coughed loudly. I quickly patted her back gently, and after a while, the delicate young woman, her face flushed and veins bulging, finally stopped coughing.
As a skilled womanizer, I knew the principle of never taking advantage of someone when it's inappropriate. Therefore, while patting Lin Cuier's back, my hands were very proper; as soon as she recovered, my hands immediately left the beautiful young woman's back.
"Lan Ting, thank you..."
Lin Cuier drank the water I poured from the house, a rare hint of coquettishness appearing on her flushed face. "But, weren't you deliberately trying to embarrass your sister with such a joke?"
"What's embarrassing about it?"
I laughed. "I saw that Sister Cuier was in a bad mood, so I was just trying to cheer you up."
After laughing, Lin Cuier's resentment lessened slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on her face. "It's rare that someone so young can be so good at coaxing people. Have you eaten yet? I'll cook for you!"
"Hehe, I've been on patrol all afternoon and haven't had time to eat."
I scratched my head and looked at the empty space outside. "Sister Cuier, I hope I'm not causing you any trouble?"
"How could I? You're my cousin! How could you say I'm causing you any trouble?"
Lin Cuier said matter-of-factly. "Go inside and sit down first, I'll start cooking now."
"Okay, then I won't be polite."
I showed my honest nature, nodded, and strode into the house.
Lin Cuier's cooking was far inferior to that of the young master, but even the simple dishes from an ordinary family were refreshing and delicious. To please the beautiful young woman, I ate three large bowls of rice, making Lin Cuier, who was watching me, laugh.
Speaking of which, flirting is hard work! I ate five bowls of rice; I'll need to practice my internal energy a few more times to digest it.
For strategic reasons, it was getting dark after the meal, so I decisively left Lin Cuier's house. The beautiful young woman didn't try to stop me, only asking me to come back often so she could cook for me. With this shy and delicate young lady, I didn't expect immediate success. Now, I'd at least made a good start, and future success seemed just around the corner!

Chapter Twelve: Urgent Military Situation
For the next few days, I went to Lin Cuier's house every day, occasionally telling her about what was happening outside. She only went to buy groceries and listened intently to the information I brought.
Of course, the wise and powerful imperial envoy was the main subject of my praise.
In addition, I also sent more than a dozen guards from the city lord's mansion to rent a house nearby to protect the delicate and beautiful widow at all times.
The little turtle and the little bird acted and encountered different situations. The little bird pretended to bump into Wang Taoqing and then pursued her intensely. The pretty widow had just escaped her incestuous father-in-law and was in a good mood when she met this high-ranking official from the top ten in Xiliang City. After a moment of panic and shyness, she gradually allowed the little bird to come into her home and chat with him.
The little turtle, however, encountered an unprecedented setback. He did create a chance encounter, the kind of hero who saves a beauty from a bully, but the beautiful widow Gu Qiu, who had just given birth, still ignored him. Later, after learning that he was my trusted steward, she shut herself in and never left the house.
The days passed in such peaceful yet novel circumstances, and before I knew it, the end of August had passed and September had arrived.
On the second day of September, in the morning,
I had just led a troop of ten thousand men back from the distant mountains when I saw Chi Changyun, dressed in the clothes of a civil official, waiting for me at the assembly point.
As the foremost civil official, Chi Changyun knew to avoid suspicion and generally wouldn't come to the military camp. But today he was here; something must have happened. I ordered the "Silver Tiger Legion" to take their 10,000-strong force to rest, then strode up to Chi Changyun and smiled, "Lord Chi, what's wrong? Want to exercise too?"
"Oh dear, Your Highness, please don't joke around. I just want to cry!"
Chi Changyun looked distressed.
"What's wrong? Who could make you so troubled?"
I was slightly surprised. Chi Changyun was a high-ranking official of the third rank, always composed; why would he say such dejected things?
"Your Highness, it's too crowded here. Please come with me to the tent next door."
Chi Changyun shook his head and led me to a nearby tent.
I followed him inside and saw quite a few people. The three military generals of Xiliang City and five civil officials were all inside, plus Chi Changyun and me—that made up the high-ranking officials of Xiliang City.
Seeing their listless demeanor even at a simple greeting, I sensed something serious was going on. I calmed myself and strode up to the commander's seat.
September had arrived, and the heat swept across the entire Northwest, especially in Xiliang City. The heat was unbearable; even my two beautiful, highly skilled companions refused to leave the house. They spent their days either meditating in their rooms or playing in the bath, causing a surge in the consumption of fruits and vegetables in the city garrison.
If even the shady city garrison was like this, the military camp outside the city was even more stifling. The thick cloth tents, bathed in the blazing sunlight, shone brightly, making them even more oppressive.
The oppressive heat, coupled with my bad mood, quickly broke the already somber atmosphere.
The first to speak was Feng Wei, the deputy commander of the "Silver Tiger Legion": "Gentlemen, what are you all standing there for? Why are you all silent now that His Highness is here? Tell His Highness the news from the capital!"
Gao Qimeng said with a wry smile, "Old Feng, you're really frustrated, and you don't know how to bring it up."
"What's so hard about bringing it up! If you won't speak, I will!"
Feng Wei said angrily. For the usually obedient deputy commander to be so angry, it probably wasn't good news for me either. Sure
enough, Feng Wei immediately launched into his statement: "Your Highness, the Emperor's decree arrived this morning. Since you weren't here, Lord Chi received it on your behalf. The decree only has two words: 'Self-financing.'" "Self-financing? What self-financing?"
I didn't immediately understand.
"Did you remember? You requested His Majesty to allocate one hundred million gold coins to help us through this year's difficulties..."
Lang Youxin quickly reminded me.
"What?"
I was suddenly shocked, "Self-financing?"
Boss, this can't be a joke, can it?
"I demanded 100 million gold coins, which is a bit much, but you can't just refuse to give me anything without any room for negotiation!
I've already suffered enough being banished here by you, young master. There's no reason for you to expect me to subsidize your army, is there?" The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. Countless ornate and vulgar words flashed through my mind, all of which I offered to our great Emperor Kangzong.
Just you wait, when I get back, the first thing I'll do is give your daughter a good spanking and, incidentally, make you a cheap grandfather. I don't care about anything else!
In the end, I'm not a true official; my patience and self-restraint are lacking. When faced with a clear problem, I immediately revert to the true nature of a county magistrate's son. Fortunately, having roamed the martial world for so long, no matter how much resentment churned within me, my face remained expressionless, greatly disappointing those watching my expression.
"Where is the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict?"
After a moment of silence, I asked coldly.
"He delivered the imperial edict and left immediately, saying the Emperor ordered him to return as soon as possible,"
Chi Changyun said. "I find it a bit strange. No matter how busy he is, the edict is for whomever it's delivered. Besides, you'll be back soon, there's no need for me to receive it and then run so fast!"
"What else could he do but run?"
Jiang Zhuanji, the magistrate of Xiliang City, chimed in. "Didn't you see the look of relief on his face when he heard that Prince Lanting was not here? He must have been afraid that the Prince would beat him up to vent his anger."
Upon hearing this, the people below smiled slightly, and the atmosphere finally eased a bit.
Actually, I didn't intend to beat him up. I just wanted to write a few big characters on the eunuch's clothes: "Bullshit!" and send it back to Emperor Kangzong to see... Hehe, of course, of course, such a feat can only be thought about, not actually done. Otherwise, my men would immediately rebel and unite with more than 400,000 Xiliang City soldiers to tie me up and bring me before Emperor Kangzong to confess.
I understand one thing: since Emperor Kangzong issued this order, it means he really doesn't intend to allocate any funds, even if it's relief money that Xiliang City desperately needs. I don't have time to speculate on the reasons right now; I believe Yunfu's carrier pigeon message will arrive in a few days, where the beautiful princess will naturally provide her analysis.
The most important thing now is how to manage the emotions of the officials in Xiliang City, and more specifically, how to address the survival issues of the one million soldiers and civilians in Xiliang City without military pay, meat and vegetables, compensation for soldiers' families, subsidies for individual families, and the replenishment of military supplies.
If things get out of hand, Xiliang City will collapse without the need for the grassland barbarians to attack again, and everyone will flee Xiliang City to other places... Before they leave, if I and a group of officials don't run fast enough, we will definitely be hung on the city gate as a warning.
"Speak up, everyone. What are your plans?"
I calmed my tone. The more difficult the situation, the more composed I needed to be. If I, as the highest-ranking official in Xiliang City, panicked, how could I expect my subordinates to remain calm and devise solutions?
A moment of silence followed.
I smiled again and said, "At this point, we're all in the same boat. What can't we say? If we fail, Xiliang City will collapse. Even if we escape the wrath of the military and civilians, we won't escape the court's guillotine. If we succeed, I guarantee you'll enjoy wealth and honor from now on. As long as I remain in Ren Lanting, you won't suffer any misfortune."
A flicker of joy appeared on everyone's faces, but this joy was quickly suppressed by the grim reality of the situation.
Xiliang City was the first and most important barrier in the northwest of Liufeng Kingdom. While many lower-ranking officials might belong to the princes' factions, the high-ranking officials here had always been the emperor's confidants, and the situation was no different now. Even Chen Fuyue's five years of painstaking efforts had little effect.
These trusted ministers of the emperor now felt abandoned. Their memorials had clearly explained the situation in Xiliang City, and the ministers had all submitted letters expressing their agreement. Yet, despite the combined efforts of so many people, their opinions and pleas had failed to sway the court or Emperor Kangzong. Not even a single copper coin had been offered. Had the emperor truly abandoned Xiliang City?
In truth, they had been living in constant fear.
The reason was that after the siege of Xiliang City was fortunately lifted, they discovered that Emperor Kangzong had never intended to send elite troops. This was evident from the fact that the governors of the three northwestern prefectures had sent 500,000 second-class soldiers—if elite troops were to be sent, why send so many ragtag soldiers?
Despite the large number of second-class soldiers, the possibility of them forming a fighting force within a few months was practically zero. If the steppe allied forces were to return, only about 60,000 veteran soldiers would be of any use.
It was this fear and dread of the future that kept both the military and the government from resting. This is why my intensive training methods were approved by the military, allowing the government to allocate gold coins to replenish meat and vegetables.
After a month of training, the strength of the second-class county soldiers had increased significantly, and their overall coordination had improved. They were now barely capable of fulfilling their role in defending the city, and their confidence had grown considerably compared to the beginning.
All that was needed was for the Emperor to allocate the life-saving funds, purchase all necessary supplies, and then intensify the training of the reserve army until next year. With six months of effort, Xiliang City, while not invincible, would certainly be impregnable, and everyone's lives would be much better.
But…
alas!
Everyone sighed simultaneously: "Your Majesty, what is the true status of Xiliang City in your heart?"
"Bang!"
The heavy curtain was suddenly slammed open. The word
"slammed"
is used because the person rushed in so quickly that the curtain seemed to have been forcefully pushed open. I glanced at the approaching figure and saw a young girl, her face covered in sweat, rushing towards me.
"Your Highness!"
Wang Miao'er cried out anxiously, "It's terrible!"
"What's terrible?"
I asked with a smile. "Come, Miss Wang, sit down and let's talk."
Instead of sitting down, Wang Miao'er stamped her foot and said angrily, "Oh, you...you don't know, it's chaotic, completely chaotic! Your Highness, please think of something!"
"Bang!"
Before I could even ask her anything, another loud crashed in, and another person practically tumbled into the tent, collapsing in front of the wide-open tent alongside a horse, exhausted and foaming at the mouth.
"Report!..."
a sweaty and weary man shouted in terror, "Urgent military intelligence! Urgent military intelligence!"

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