[Step by Step Leads to Trouble] (Chapters 1-3)

Chapter 1 The Ding Family of Bazhou
It was the dead of winter, with heavy snow falling.
Outside, water froze instantly, but inside Ding Chengye's room, it was warm as spring. Inside was a large, concealed bronze cauldron, from which
smokeless animal charcoal emitted bursts of heat; even wearing a loose, thin robe, one could feel the warmth emanating from it.
At this moment, the second young master of the Ding family sat comfortably in a recliner, eyes closed in repose. A maidservant dressed in fine silk robes 　　 was
busy working on him, occasionally making soft, squelching sounds.
Suddenly, Ding Chengye opened his eyes, sat up straight, and forcefully pressed down on the maidservant's head with both hands
. After a while, he let out a long, satisfied sigh, slowly releasing his hands and lying back down. 　　 The maidservant covered her mouth, looked up, and glared at Ding Chengye. A gulping sound was heard; it was unclear what she had swallowed 　　. 　　 Ding Chengye lazily patted his thigh. The maidservant obediently sat on him, her smooth hands naturally wrapping around 　　his neck. The maid, named Xiao Tao, was petite and delicate. Her narrow-sleeved spring dress 　　accentuated 　　 her shapely figure, highlighting her ample breasts and slender waist 　　. Ding Chengye, still with his eyes closed, slowly moved his hands from the maid's rounded buttocks to her full breasts, giving them a firm squeeze. This caused Xiao Tao to sway her hips and giggle. 　　 As the two were joking, a man in a blue robe strode in and whispered, "Second Young Master, the Master 　　instructed you to wait in the study." 　　 Ding Chengye raised an eyebrow. What did that old geezer want with me? 　　 After dressing, Ding Chengye followed Yan Jiu quickly to the study. The door was ajar. Peeking through the crack, 　　he saw Ding Tingxun sitting at his desk, engrossed in writing. Beside him, a beautiful woman held a cup of tea, occasionally 　　speaking to Ding Tingxun. 　　 Ding Chengye straightened his clothes and pushed open the door. "Father, what brings you here?" 　　 Ding Tingxun put down his brush, took the tea from the woman beside him, took a sip, and slowly said, "Chengye, 　　you're seventeen this year, aren't you? I've found you a marriage partner. That girl from the Tang family, after you get married, you need to learn to be steady 　　and not be as idle as you are now. Tomorrow I'll take you to meet Uncle Li and discuss the date." 　　 "Father, I don't even know what that Miss Tang looks like..." Ding Chengye said discontentedly. 　　 "The Tang family is a prominent family, one of the top families in the entire Northwest region, and they are related by marriage to General Cheng Shixiong of Guangyuan 　　. They are a perfect match for you." Ding Tingxun had always doted on this second son. Still patiently explaining 　　 , "The problem is her appearance and character. I... and I'm still young. Marriage is too early." Ding 　　Chengye said discontentedly 　　 , "Outrageous! It's an arranged marriage. You have to marry this Miss Tang whether you want to or not." Ding 　　Tingxun slammed his hand on the table and said angrily, "Father, I..." 　　 "No need to say more. Come with me to see Uncle Li tomorrow. You can leave now." 　　 Seeing that there was no way to salvage the situation, Ding Chengye could only sullenly flick his sleeves and turn to leave the study. 　　 "Master, shall I go and try to calm him down?" said the beautiful woman beside Ding Tingxun 　　 . "Very well, that scoundrel usually talks to you the most. Go and talk to him. Anyway, we must marry this man. 　　The Tang family is more powerful than our Ding family. We've never had any dealings with them before, but now that we have this connection, it will bring us 　　many benefits. At the very least, it will put us on the same path as General Guangyuan. And we also hope that the Tang family girl can keep 　　this scoundrel in check and make him behave himself." Ding Tingxun said 　　 . "Master, then I'll take my leave." The beautiful woman finished speaking, bowed, and went out to chase after Ding Chengye. 　　 "Chengye, Chengye." Ding Chengye had just reached the garden outside the ancestral hall when he heard her calling him. He stopped and 　　turned around to see a beautiful woman running towards him, calling out to him as she ran. 　　 "Second Madam, what do you want to discuss with me?" Ding Chengye asked, bowing as the woman approached 　　. 　　 The woman was Zhou, Ding Tingxun's second wife, only 25 years old, and exceptionally beautiful and charming. The Song Dynasty was known for its open-mindedness. Zhou 　　was wearing a wide-sleeved silk robe that partially exposed her chest, revealing a deep cleavage of her fair breasts. As 　　she ran, her high, firm breasts bounced up and down, incredibly alluring. 　　 After catching her breath, Zhou straightened her clothes and turned to look at Ding Chengye. She saw his eyes fixed on her chest and 　　couldn't help but chuckle. 　　 It turned out that Zhou had remarried Ding Tingxun two years prior. As Ding Tingxun grew older and 　　overworked managing the Ding household, they rarely had sexual relations. Zhou, unable to bear the loneliness of her boudoir, found Ding Chengye handsome, well-read, skilled in poetry, 　　music, zither, dominoes, and football—a refined and elegant man. 　　He was also naturally amorous, particularly fond of respectable young women. Before long, the two had engaged in an immoral act 　　. 　　 Seeing that no one was around, Ding Chengye grabbed Zhou Shi and kissed her on the lips. Zhou Shi couldn't dodge in time and was 　　successfully ambushed by Ding Chengye, their lips and tongues smacking for a while before he released her. Even 　　after their lips parted, Ding Chengye's hands continued to roam over Zhou Shi's body. He could feel the smooth, hot touch of her skin even through her silk robes. 　　 Zhou Shi, her hair disheveled from the kisses and caresses, glared at Ding Chengye fiercely. She slapped him lightly 　　, saying, "I'm talking to you about serious matters." 　　 Ding Chengye looked at Zhou Shi's flushed face and said with a lewd grin, "Aren't we doing serious matters now?" 　　 "I don't have time for you, you little rascal. Your father wants you to marry that Miss Tang. Just agree to him. Why are you arguing with him? 　　Don't move, talk to him properly." Zhou Shi grasped Ding Chengye's hands 　　 . Ding Chengye grabbed Zhou Shi's soft, boneless hands in return. Gently stroking her smooth skin, he 　　sighed, "If I marry an ugly woman—or at least not too ugly, but too plain-looking—wouldn't that be..." 　　 "Even though you don't have any official rank, you can still take a concubine. Besides, besides, don't you still have 　　me?" The last sentence was so soft it was almost inaudible to Ding Chengye. As soon as she finished speaking, Zhou 　　buried her head shyly in Ding Chengye's arms, refusing to look up. 　　 "Good Second Mistress..." Ding Chengye was about to say something sweet when a series of light footsteps came from the east side of the ancestral hall 　　, startling them apart. Zhou hurriedly straightened her clothes. Unfortunately, the blush on her face hadn't faded yet...

He could only turn around and quickly walk in the opposite direction.
The person turned around the fence. Ding Chengye looked closely and realized it was his eldest sister, Ding Yuluo.
Ding Yuluo approached Ding Chengye. Frowning, she watched the departing figure and asked doubtfully, "Was that Second Mother?"
"Father just called me to his study, saying he'd found me a marriage partner
. I argued with him a bit, and Second Mother came to comfort me," Ding Chengye explained.
Ding Yulu, unsuspecting, turned and asked, "Father found you a marriage partner?"
"Yes, he said it's Miss Tang." "
The Tang family? One of the four great families?"
"Yes."
"That's wonderful! The Tang family is one of the four great families, and they only have one daughter this generation.
I met her once when I visited Uncle Li years ago; she's incredibly beautiful. If this really works out, perhaps our
Ding family can take a step towards becoming the fifth great family," Ding Yulu said excitedly, raising an eyebrow
. Ding Chengye's eyes lit up. "Elder Sister, is that Miss Tang really so beautiful?"
"Why would I lie to you? If she really is Miss Tang..."
"That's good. I argued with Father about this too; I was afraid..."
"Perhaps an ugly monster?" Ding Yulu looked Ding Chengye up and down a few times, amused
. Ding Chengye felt uneasy under Ding Yulu's gaze and quickly said, "I was just afraid she would be shocked to see my elder sister.
I remembered I have something to do, so I'll go back to my room first."
Ding Yulu watched Ding Chengye's hasty retreating figure, a slight smile playing on her lips.
(To be continued)
Chapter Two: Poison
Ding Chengye sat in the carriage, feeling somewhat listless. Last night, he had
been having a passionate night with two maids until late into the night before finally falling asleep. Early this morning, Ding Tingxun sent someone to urge him to go to Baifeng Tower in Bazhou City to welcome Uncle Li
and to meet Miss Tang.
The drivers were Xue Liang and Ding Hao. He had given the two men a beating the day before yesterday, thinking they would need
a few days to recover before getting back to work, but only two days later, they were standing before Ding Chengye, full of energy again.
What a pair of spineless bastards. Ding Chengye thought to himself. "Big sister, why are you protecting such a servant
? Shouldn't you give this little brat a good talking to when we get back?" Thinking of Ding Yuluo's shapely youthful body, his lower abdomen tightened,
and his previously limp penis became erect again.
Baifenglou, located in the west of Bazhou City, was the largest restaurant in the city. It was five stories high, with carved beams and painted rafters,
and a colorful gate in front, making it extremely magnificent.
It was almost noon when Ding Chengye's carriage finally arrived. After parking the carriage, Xue Liang lowered the footrest, and Ding Chengye tightened
his fur coat and slowly stepped out. He stopped and turned to ask, "Which room is the old master in?"
Ding Hao replied, "Young master, the old master is in the 'Heaven' room on the fourth floor."
"Hmm." Ding Chengye looked up at the magnificent restaurant, pursed his lips, and said, "You can wait here
." He then walked into the building.
Ding Hao squinted, watching Ding Chengye's retreating figure disappear around the corner of the stairs. He said to Xue Liang, "Piglet,
watch the carriage. I'm going away for a bit."
"Where are you going? Don't wait until the master and young master return and you're still gone."
"It's nothing, I just need to find a place to relieve myself." Ding Hao waved to him and ran into a small alley.
Yesterday, Ding Chengye had originally planned to put on a show, hoping to cancel the marriage. But after hearing Ding Yuluo say that the Tang family
's young lady was very beautiful, he changed his mind. Women, no matter how illustrious their family background, once she enters this door,
won't she be at my mercy?
Reaching the door of the top-tier room, Ding Chengye carefully straightened his clothes before pushing the door open.
After greeting his father, Uncle Li, and several other elders, he looked around but couldn't see any woman. It turned out the Tang family's young lady didn't even have
a room. Feeling a little displeased, he awkwardly sat down to the side.
The guests invited by Ding and Li treated it as a friendly gathering of old friends, paying no attention to the younger man. Everyone
chatted and laughed, enjoying themselves immensely. Only the two hosts, Ding and Li, were preoccupied with their own thoughts and only managed to put on a forced show.
After several rounds of drinks, as everyone was conversing merrily, someone suddenly knocked on the door and entered. It was the waiter.
The waiter tiptoed in and stood at the door, smiling obsequiously, "Esteemed guests, which one of you is Young
Master Ding?"
Ding Chengye turned his head. He had come mainly to see Miss Tang, but no one showed up,
and since everyone present was of the older generation, he couldn't get a word in edgewise. He was already sulking when the waiter called him, and
asked irritably, "What is it?"
"Oh, young master, this is something you forgot at the pharmacy. The clerk has brought it to you." The waiter,
carrying the medicine packet in both hands, bowed and tiptoed, gracefully approaching the table. He respectfully
placed the packet on the table, then withdrew it, still holding it in a half-carrying gesture, thinking smugly, "Look at this
young master's fine clothes; he'd be embarrassed to give less than he deserves.
" "What I forgot at the pharmacy? When did you...?" Ding Chengye glanced down at the prescription on the medicine packet
, his face instantly changed, and he slapped the waiter hard across the face. "You bastard, where did you get
this package to humiliate your young master? You..."
He was used to being bossy at home and even raised his leg to kick someone, but suddenly remembered that many of his uncles and elders were present. As a
junior, he shouldn't be so unruly, so he suppressed his anger, but his face was still flushed red with rage, and he was
panting heavily.
"Young master, what are you saying? The waiter explained clearly that you bought this medicine, but then you were thinking about
the banquet at the restaurant, so you left in your carriage and forgot about the medicine. That's why he went out of his way to bring it to you. Young master Ding , room number one
, is that wrong?"
the waiter said, full of grievances. If Ding Chengye could remain calm, those uncles and elders might not have bothered to look at his package of medicine. But who
could remain calm after seeing two prescriptions like that?
As the two argued, several gentry peered at his medicine package. One line of large characters read "Spiritual Turtle Displays
Its Power," and the other prescription read "Willow Darkness and Flowery Darkness." Those present who understood immediately showed disgust and contempt
, while those who didn't understand quietly inquired around and looked at Ding Chengye with strange eyes.
Li Yuchang, still feeling somewhat guilty for not inviting his niece, was
instantly enraged upon seeing the two medicines. "Outrageous!" he thought. "
At such a young age, he's taking such a potent drug like 'Linggui Zhanshi'! Has this man's
body been ravaged by wine and women? If my niece marries him, she'll be a widow for life! And he's
afflicted with such a vile disease! This Ding Er looks respectable, but he's utterly shameless!"
Seeing Li Yuchang's face turn from yellow to black, Ding Tingxun also turned to look at the names on the medicine packets. Upon seeing
the names, his face flushed crimson. A man of pride, and seeing everyone's reactions, he
was livid with rage. Pointing at Ding Chengye, he roared, "You unfilial son! You've infuriated me!" and slapped
him.
Even if Ding Chengye was wrong, he refused to obediently accept the slap, especially since the man was so self-righteous. He
quickly dodged, his neck stiff, and said, "I didn't buy this medicine. There's no proof. How can Father hit me so arbitrarily?"
"You unfilial son, how dare you talk back!" Ding Tingxun was furious and raised his hand to strike again. Li Yuchang suddenly
said coldly from the side, "Brother Tingxun, if you want to discipline your son, you should do it at home.
Isn't it undignified to do so here at Baifeng Restaurant in front of so many friends?"
Ding Tingxun stiffened, forcing a smile, "Brother Yuchang..."
Li Yuchang flicked his sleeve and went downstairs without looking back. The gentry and celebrities exchanged
bewildered glances. These were all seasoned veterans, unsure of what kind of trouble this was, and who would want to get involved? So
they all bowed and took their leave.
Seeing everyone leave, Ding Tingxun became even more enraged. He grabbed a stool and threw it at Ding Chengye.
Ding Chengye, of course, wouldn't let him hit him, but he couldn't fight back either. He could only flee downstairs in a disheveled state, ignoring
Ding Tingxun's angry shouts and tantrums from upstairs. He then called Yan Jiu to drive to his uncle's house in Xiongzhou to avoid the storm.
Inside the carriage, Ding Chengye grew increasingly angry, but he couldn't figure out who had played such a trick on him. He lifted
the curtain and asked the driver, Yan Jiu, "You're usually full of mischievous ideas. Think about who could have done this to me."
Yan Jiu reined in the carriage and turned to him, saying, "Young Master, this is actually quite easy to figure out. Just think
about who knows about today's banquet and who harbors resentment towards you, and you can deduce the answer.
" "Ding Hao." Ding Chengye was very clever, and after a little thought, he understood the whole story.
Only Xue Liang and Ding Hao knew about it. Xue Liang was naturally foolish; he couldn't possibly have come up with such a vicious plan.
That left only one candidate. "I never imagined this seemingly honest man could be so vicious," Ding Chengye
said, his face darkening
. "Let's go back and tell Father what really happened. I'll beat this bitch to death this time!"
Ding Chengye gritted his teeth. "Young Master, we can't go back now. Master is angry because you made him
lose face in front of so many elders. Even if he knows what happened, he'll still punish you. For now, we can only go to your uncle
's house to avoid the storm. We can go back after Master's anger subsides, and then we can deal with that brat slowly."
"That's true. Let's continue then." Ding Chengye lowered the carriage curtain and sat back down.
"Gear!" Yan Jiu raised the whip, urging the carriage to continue forward. Destination: Xiongzhou
. Chapter 2 End. Then this part is basically about Ding Chengye...
Chapter Three: The Actor
Ding Chengye's maternal family, the Wang family, was a prominent family in the Northwest before the banditry. Although they suffered a
major blow in the past, their foundation remained, and after years of development, they have gradually recovered their former glory.
After a bumpy journey, Ding Chengye finally arrived in Xiongzhou two days later. Actually, Xiongzhou and Bazhou are not far apart; a fast horse could
take half a day. However, Ding Chengye was pampered and couldn't bear the hardship of the long journey, so he had to stop and go, taking two days to
arrive.
"Young Master, we've arrived." Yan Jiu parked the carriage and lifted the curtain. He said to Ding Chengye, who was resting with his eyes closed,
"Yes, go and tell Uncle I've arrived." Ding Chengye stretched and rubbed his back. "This old carriage made
my back ache."
Wang Jizu was the Tongpan of Xiongzhou, equivalent to the current deputy mayor. Under the prefect, Ding Chengye was in charge of grain transport, family farmland, water conservancy
, and litigation. He had no sons, only a daughter. Furthermore, the Ding family had provided
significant support to the Wang family after their misfortune, so he doted on his nephew, treating him like his own son. Upon hearing that Ding Chengye had arrived in Xiongzhou, he immediately returned
to see him.
After washing up, Ding Chengye greeted his uncle, and the two chatted amiably. When Wang Jizu asked why
he had come, Ding Chengye simply said he missed his uncle dearly and had come to visit.
He expected to stay for about half a month. Wang Jizu, unsuspecting, arranged for Ding Chengye to stay in the east courtyard and provided him with two maids. He then
returned to his office to continue his duties. After two days of travel, Ding Chengye was also exhausted and went
to bed early after dinner.
The next morning, just as Ding Chengye finished washing up and was about to go out for a stroll, a servant came to report that
the young master of the Zhang family was waiting in the front hall. The Zhang family was one of the most prominent families in Xiongzhou. Zhang Yanliang was the third son of the Zhang family and a notorious womanizer
. He was very familiar with all the brothels in Xiongzhou. The two were kindred spirits and
often frequented the pleasure quarters together.
After exchanging pleasantries, Ding Chengye asked Zhang Yanliang, "Brother Yanliang, what brings you here?"
"I was delighted to receive news of your arrival yesterday, Brother Chengye. It just so happens that the Phoenix Pavilion is holding a courtesan competition today,
so I've come to invite you to join me."
"That's wonderful! Thank you, Brother Yanliang."
"I heard that two stunning beauties, twins, visited the Phoenix Pavilion a few days ago.
They'll be performing after the competition tonight. With your charm and skill, Brother Chengye, you might even be able to gain entry and have a taste of their beauty.
Haha!" Zhang Yanliang chuckled
. Ding Chengye raised an eyebrow and said, "In terms of charm and skill, I'm nowhere near as good as you, Brother Yanliang
. Tonight, you're the perfect guest. But are those two really twins?"
"Of course! The Phoenix Pavilion has announced that whoever outlasts them in the talent competition will have a long talk with them tonight
. As for what we'll talk about, Brother Chengye… hehe."
"Then I'll trouble Brother Yanliang to lead the way. I, Chengye, also want to see such a wonderful event," Ding Chengye said, cupping his hands in greeting. "No
rush, the courtesan competition isn't until tonight. I'll treat you now, let's have some fun first before we go." "
Then I'll trouble Brother Yanliang, please."
"Please."
The two went out together, and after some sightseeing, they arrived at Fengyi Tower in the evening.
As the largest brothel in Xiongzhou, it was built on the banks of the canal, four stories high. At this moment, the entrance was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations,
looking like a palace in the sky from afar. As they approached, they saw a constant flow of people coming and going, mostly dressed in casual clothes
, and about a dozen beautiful women in brightly colored silk robes were busy serving, a very pleasing sight.
Both men were handsome and dressed in luxurious clothes, clearly wealthy young masters. As soon as they approached
, two women grabbed their arms and asked, "Are you two gentlemen here to watch the Flower Queen Competition
?"
Ding Chengye, feeling the soft touch of the girls' full breasts against his arms, replied, "Of course,
how could I miss such a grand event?"
Zhang Yanliang, standing beside him, lewdly grabbed a girl's breast and said, "Little Liu, don't you remember me
?"
The girl playfully slapped Zhang Yanliang, then looked closely and covered her mouth, laughing, "Oh, it's Young Master Zhang!
You haven't been here lately, do you still remember me?"
"How could I not remember? Little Liu's flute playing skills are absolutely superb, haha."
"You're so naughty, young master." The girl winked and said, "Young Master Zhang, this way please, or perhaps you'd like to go to the Biyue Pavilion
?"
"Are there any guests at Phoenix Terrace? If not, let's go to Phoenix Terrace, the view is clearer from there."
"Very well, gentlemen, this way please."
The two men followed the two women through the hall to a large private room on the second floor. After they sat down, the two women went out to prepare
refreshments and drinks, then accompanied Ding Chengye and his companion as they drank and waited for the competition to begin.
(To be continued
)

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