"Interesting History of Zhaoyang" - Volume Two, compiled by Gu Hangyan.

The second volume of the classical erotic novel *Zhaoyang Qushi*, compiled by Gu Hangyan, recounts that on the twenty-ninth day of the month, the Princess of Gusu experienced abdominal pain at midnight. Just as the melons ripened and fell, at dawn, she gave birth to twin daughters. Cui Tian helped her mistress to bed and brought her some tea. Fortunately, the Princess of Gusu was well-preserved, and her body was not too weak. Cui Tian went to check on the two children; they were motionless and silent, as if limp. She took them and tossed them against the wall, covering them with some straw paper. A maidservant came to check on them, saying they had caught a cold the previous day and couldn't get up. Cui Tian thought to herself, "Wan Jin hasn't come, and I'm very worried." She said, "Heavens! Why hasn't he come to collect them? Has he forgotten?" Just as she was wondering, she saw Wan Jin hurriedly carrying two boxes and coming in. Upon seeing this, Cui Tian cursed, "You damned bastard! You've killed me! My wife gave birth to two daughters last night, and they've been waiting for you!" Wan Jin asked, "Is my wife well?" Cui Tian replied, "She is well. But how did these two little devils get out?" Wan Jin said, "Go see my wife, and she'll have a solution." Wan Jin went to the room, and the mistress of Gusu said, "You've come. I just gave birth to two daughters. The room was filled with a rosy glow, which means they will surely be good when they grow up. You must hide them well and take good care of them. If they grow up to be adults, then my visit with you will not have been in vain." Wan Jin said, "I've brought two boxes here. Just say that a servant from the manor is delivering supplies. Now I'll put them in the boxes and hide them away. My wet nurse's quarters are all arranged, so you don't need to worry, mistress." The mistress of Gusu said, "That puts my mind at ease." Cui Tian then put the children in the boxes. Wan Jin bid farewell to his mistress, picked up the boxes, and strode out the door. He went straight to his own home, opened the boxes, took out the children, and handed them to his wife. On the third day, he finally began to cry. The woman, seeing him as if he were her own son, was overjoyed and lived with her wife, no longer daring to go to the mansion often. Not long after, Zhao Man returned from his post as prince. He went to the prince's house to see his father-in-law, and then to see the Princess of Gusu, asking, "How is your health, Madam?" The Princess of Gusu replied, "Since my husband left, my illness has gradually improved; I am now eight or nine tenths better." Zhao Man said, "Please return to the mansion today, Madam." He then bid farewell to the prince and sent someone to fetch his wife. That evening, after the banquet, Zhao Man had been away for some time, weary from the journey, unable to see any women or even men. Now, upon his return, he could not resist his burning desire and indulged in all kinds of pleasure with the Princess of Gusu. A myriad of joys ensued; they slowly performed lovemaking under the embroidered quilt, and consummated their union on the bed. Whispers and whispers filled the air, and the sounds of passion and lust mingled on the pillow. Zhao Man played for a while and said, "I've never shared a bed with you before, who knew you'd be so considerate." The Princess of Gusu said, "Even though you have Feng Wanjin, you never come to my room, and I think of you every day. How can I not be happy now?" She hooked her legs around Zhao Man's waist, and Zhao Man inserted her penis to the hilt, all the way to her most exquisite spot. The Princess of Gusu felt a tingling sensation throughout her body, and Zhao Man then twisted the penis around her vulva. The Princess of Gusu couldn't hold back, and Zhao Man thrust in and out for a while, until she ejaculated. She wiped her vulva clean with a handkerchief, and they fell asleep neck to neck. A poem testifies to this: "Since that person left, the beautiful time has been missed, leaving only desolation, the courtyard still filled with fragrant grass. The quiet sorrow only brings me grief. Tonight, we pledge our hearts, the rosy clouds dripping through the flower's heart; today, in our joy, we slowly pursue pleasure, not allowing the water clock to rush us." Feng Wanjin, knowing Zhao Man had returned, said to his wife, "Master Zhao is back. I'll go and pay my respects. If we can move into your household, it will be easier to visit your wife. It's better to live here." His wife said, "That would be wonderful." Wanjin immediately went to pay his respects to Zhao Man. Zhao Man asked, "Why aren't you in my household?" Wanjin replied, "I recently acquired a wife and haven't informed you, sir. I dare not enter without permission. Therefore, I'm temporarily residing outside." Zhao Man thought, "Now that you have a wife and children, and are of advanced age, it's not reasonable to keep him coming and going in the house." So she said to him, "Since you have a wife, it's not convenient for you to stay in my household. Here's twenty taels of silver for you to do some odd jobs outside. If anything happens, I'll call you." Wanjin took the silver, thanked her, and returned home. Time flies like an arrow, and the days pass like a shuttle. Their daughters are now seven or eight years old. The older one is named Yizhu, and the younger one is named Hede. Yizhu is naturally intelligent, able to understand poetry, songs, calligraphy, painting, and chess as soon as she sees them. One day, a medical book was found in Wan Jin's chest, containing prescriptions left by Peng Zu. He read it and found it quite interesting. One prescription stated, "When a woman has had intercourse with a man, she must do this and that, and on the day of her 'qi' (vital energy), she will be as virgin as a maiden." He chuckled to himself and took it to his room to study it carefully, thus understanding the secrets of qi cultivation. Although he was somewhat aroused, he was still young, and Wan Jin and his wife were strict, so he couldn't act recklessly. His sisters could only do needlework, read poetry, and study music at home. As the saying goes, "Sitting idle will deplete a mountain of resources." Since Feng Wan Jin and Zhao Man didn't call him, he had no further ambitions, and the family fortune gradually declined, forcing him to take odd jobs to make ends meet. When Yi Zhu and He De reached fifteen, they were exceptionally beautiful, with unparalleled slender waists and alluring small feet. Yi Zhu felt their movements were graceful, like flowers swaying in the wind—all innate. This light and delicate beauty was something no ordinary person could learn. People at the time called him Flying Swallow. Why was he so light? Because in his previous life he was a swallow spirit reincarnated, hence his light weight. He De was slightly plumper than Flying Swallow, but her skin was smooth and lustrous, her appearance refined and elegant. She was skilled in music and poetry, especially witty. Her words were gentle and pleasant to listen to, and she spoke with great conviction, especially about the beauty of women. The two sisters often sat together at night, sharing their thoughts and desires for each other. Unexpectedly, Wan Jin became increasingly poor, unable to eat, and fell ill with depression. One day, he called to his wife, "My illness is very serious, and I am likely to die soon. I used to frequent the Zhao family mansion, and Master Zhao liked me very much. After I die, you should all be reincarnated in the Zhao family mansion." Having said this, he choked with sobs and died. His wife had no money for his funeral, so she had to borrow a few taels of silver from Zhao Man to pay for his burial. The mother and her two daughters stayed home, making needlework to earn a meager living. Unexpectedly, a severe drought struck Jiangdu, resulting in a complete crop failure. Adding to the woes, a severe epidemic struck, and Feiyan's mother fell ill and was bedridden. She summoned Feiyan and Hede to her bedside and instructed them, "Although you two are not my biological children, I nursed you. Now that you are grown, I hoped you would marry and support me for half my life. But I am now seriously ill. If I die, you can sell the few clothes in my trunk to pay for my funeral. You two are still young and growing up in a secluded family; how can you survive? You can go to the Zhao family to see the mistress; perhaps she will treat you differently." Before she finished speaking, she breathed her last. Feiyan and her sister were left without food to eat or even a mouse to eat. Their room was bare and desolate, and they had no choice but to make needlework to survive. In this famine, where could they sell their needlework? The two sisters decided to follow their parents' instructions and go to see the mistress of the Zhao family to make further plans. Upon exiting the gate, they saw mourning clothes hanging on the clothes. The two women recognized the woman as Lady Wang, the mistress of Gusu. They were greatly alarmed: "We are both so unfortunate! Now that our mistress is dead, if we go in and be reborn as lowly wretches, it's like being reborn into death!" Hearing that things were looking up in Chang'an, they had no choice but to wander there. The sisters made straw sandals and traded them for firewood and rice in the market to make a living. People in the market praised their beauty and hoped to catch their eye when they came to trade, giving them extra money. Among them was a charming young man, intelligent and handsome, who loved hunting birds and was nicknamed "Bird Shooter." He was over twenty years old and had several hundred taels of gold, but he was unmarried. Why? Because everyone in Chang'an knew of his dissolute lifestyle, and therefore no one was willing to marry their daughters to him. He happened to see Feiyan and Hede, and brought their straw sandals to the market to trade for firewood and rice. Indeed, they were exceptionally beautiful and had enchanting figures. Having learned that he had only two sisters and no other parents or relatives, they intended to marry him. They frequently sent him firewood, rice, and vegetables to make his acquaintance. Feiyan and Hede thought that since he was not related to them, such kindness was rare, and they were somewhat moved. Before they knew it, autumn was turning into winter, the north wind was rising, and suddenly a heavy snow fell. For three days, the two sisters ran out of firewood and rice at home. Where could they go to exchange for more? As evening approached, the snow stopped slightly. Hede went to the market to exchange for rice, but by the time she got home, it was already late. They had no firewood or rice to cook, and it was like a leaky roof and a continuous rainstorm, and a boat encountering a headwind. The two sighed for a while and had no choice but to sleep, enduring their hunger. In the middle of the night, the hunger and cold became unbearable, and they could no longer sleep. Feiyan said, "It's cold, and we're hungry. Let's sit back to back." At this point, she burst into tears, and the two sat there until dawn. The bird-shooter, thinking of Feiyan and Hede during the night, said, "I haven't sent anyone to deliver firewood and rice these past few days. Why don't I go to their house tomorrow and see what they think?" At dawn, he sent a servant with a pot of wine, some fruit platters, and some snacks. Dressed neatly, he went to Feiyan's house. Feiyan and Hede greeted him, saying, "It is an honor to have your presence in our humble abode." The bird-shooter replied, "It is a great honor for a commoner like me to have your presence. I thought it was cold last night, and I was alone and had little time to spare, so I prepared a pot of light wine to warm you two sisters." Feiyan said, "We have always been grateful for your kindness and generosity, and we have no way to repay you." The bird-shooter said, "There is no need for such small thanks." He then ordered the servant to warm the wine. The three drank a few cups and quickly became friendly. After a few more cups, the wine was finished. She Niao'er said, "The wine is gone, go buy some more." She then took out her silver purse from her sleeve, untied it, and took out a piece of silver, about five fen in weight, handing it to the servant, saying, "Go to the wine shed and buy a few jugs of good wine, and also prepare some vegetables for the house." The servant acknowledged and left. Seeing the two sisters, She Niao'er felt a surge of desire, unable to control himself, yet not daring to be bold, he could only feign, "Sisters, in this weather, why suffer the cold and hunger? Why not let me act as a matchmaker for you, choosing a good husband to settle your life's affairs? I'll earn a few matchmaking fees for you, what do you think?" Fei Yan said, "Although I want to marry a husband...""Who would marry a poor wretch like me?" said the bird-shooter. "Don't be so modest," said the bird-shooter. "May I ask what kind of family you wish to marry into, sister?" said the swallow-flying maiden. "A man like yours would be enough." said the bird-shooter. "If it were someone like my brother, I fear he wouldn't be a suitable husband." said the swallow-flying maiden. "My sister and I have received so much kindness from your family that we have no way to repay it. If you do not mind, we are willing to serve you." said the bird-shooter. "Since you are so kind, sister, I will offer you this one night of pleasure. I will send a matchmaker later to take you both home and live happily ever after. That would be enough for me." said the swallow-flying maiden. "I have seen your family's generosity and kindness in helping the needy and distressed, and I have offered myself to you. But to seek a illicit union without a matchmaker would be a disgrace, and I will never do it." The bird-shooter then knelt down and said, "If you do not have mercy on me, sister, I will have no way to live. I am willing to commit suicide before you." Hede quickly helped her up and said to Feiyan, "Sister, this is only once, no one will notice." She Niao'er said, "Second Sister is right. This is only once, I won't dare to act recklessly again. I'll wait until I marry you and bring you home so you can do whatever you want." Seeing his deep affection, Feiyan said, "If that's how it is, then come later." After saying that, the servant brought wine and food and placed them on the table. She Niao'er immediately told the servant to cook rice, and the servant responded and went. The rice was cooked, and the three of them ate it. They then drank several cups of soup and wine. She Niao'er said to the servant, "I still have to go to the city to settle accounts today, and I won't be back until tomorrow. You go back first." The servant acknowledged and took his leave. She Niao'er, feeling somewhat intoxicated and emboldened by Fei Yan's words, wished the night would end immediately. His shameless face swayed, and he struck many flirtatious poses. Fei Yan and her sister had also longed for this since childhood, and seeing She Niao'er's dashing and elegant appearance only fueled their desire. They feared that if they did something, someone would find out, and they wouldn't be able to stay there. Therefore, they only wished for She Niao'er to marry them, so they could feel at ease. The three waited until the sun was setting, and She Niao'er pulled Fei Yan and He De to sit on his lap. At this moment, Fei Yan's desire was stirred, and she couldn't restrain herself, even forgetting her vows to avoid further contact. She asked She Niao'er, "I find a man's penis very interesting, but I wonder what it looks like?" She Niao'er said, "It's square." Fei Yan said, "Eh! I don't believe it. If it's square, how can it fit inside our round ones?" He De said, "You'll know when you see it." "He reached out and touched the bird's waist, pulled down his trousers and squeezed it. It was a moment of pleasure, and the whisk handle was hot and hard as iron. Hede said, 'Why is it so hot and hard? If it were inside us, I wonder how pleasurable it would be?' The bird also reached out and touched Feiyan's vulva. It was hot, smooth and interesting. He gently touched it with his finger, which made Feiyan ticklish. She then pulled the bird into the room. The three of them took off their clothes and rolled around together. Feiyan held the whisk handle tightly and refused to let go, saying, 'I want it tight.' The bird said, 'If you want it so much, why do you do so much during the day?' Feiyan said, 'Don't say anymore, just put it in quickly.' The bird said, 'You can lie on your back and wait for me to put it in.'" "Feiyan lay on her back, and She Niao'er spread her legs apart, placed the whisk handle against her vulva, and casually placed the saliva from his mouth at the entrance. Feiyan felt aroused. She Niao'er made a loud noise, penetrating half an inch with one sound, feeling a sharp pain inside, but his passion was so intense that he didn't care about the pain. She Niao'er placed the whisk handle inside her vulva, and saw that there was still some lustful fluid flowing out. He felt the interstic bone slowly, so he went in to see if it was completely inside. After thrusting for a while, he felt a little itchy and didn't feel the pain. Feiyan said, 'Pull it out faster, why did you stop?' She Niao'er said, 'You said it hurt just now, so I didn't dare to pull out.' Feiyan said, 'But it doesn't hurt now.' She Niao'er said, 'If it doesn't hurt, I have a method.' He hooked his hands around Feiyan's legs and thrust in and out slowly, doing it again. Hede, who was listening nearby, was also itchy and said, 'Sister, you didn't want to during the day, I persuaded you.'" "Now I'll wait until you get some pleasure, little sister. How could I bear to see you like this?" Fei Yan said, "If I hadn't gotten it, how could I have given up now?" She hooked her legs around She Niao'er's waist and thrust her buttocks up wildly. She Niao'er then inserted the whisk inside her and rubbed it all around until Fei Yan was exhausted and no longer interested. She leaned forward and said, "Good brother, I can't take it anymore. Let's stop for a while before continuing." He De said, "We should stop for a while so I can also have a taste." Fei Yan dried her sweat with a towel and lay down on one side. She Niao'er quickly climbed onto He De and touched his genitals, saying, "Why is it so wet?" He De said, "Don't you care?" She Niao'er then forcefully inserted the whisk and worked for a while. He De said, "Why did it hurt a little at first, but then it started to itch?" She Niao'er said, "When it hurts, it itch less. When you move around, it hurts more, which is good." Hede hugged She Niao'er and kissed her, saying, "My interest is rekindled. Hurry up and do it. How did you compare to me just now, sister?" She Niao'er replied, "Without any other difference, we can be called beauties, but the one who can't be taken down is the real expert." Hede asked, "What do you mean by 'can't be taken down'?" She Niao'er said, "Like me thrusting in and out, I get impatient, but you only get more excited. That's a woman with skill." Hede said, "Try hugging me." "She Niao'er pressed the garment against He De's waist, and He De's waist held the whisk directly against her vulva. He De was in the throes of pleasure. She just kept thrusting, holding He Niao'er so tightly that she couldn't resist. She pulled the whisk back, locking her two places, and finally, she ejaculated. You ask why she couldn't be brought down? It's because she was a fox spirit in her previous life, and she also studied Peng Zu's prescriptions, so naturally she was both lustful and stamina-enhancing. She Niao'er said to He De, 'In the past, I could make love with women all night without ejaculating, but how come I ejaculated when I met you? Sister, you are truly a heroine among women, a great master among lovers.' Fei Yan said, 'I don't care about you, I want you to bring me down to my heart's content before I stop.'" "She Niao'er had no choice but to play with the soft whisk again, and the three of them cuddled together and fell asleep. A poem testifies to this: 'In the brocade hall, spring's shadow falls on the brocade curtains and silken veils; alone, beneath the mandarin duck quilt, a chill rises; the silk handkerchief is soaked with tears of longing; yearning for love is unbearable. The cardamom buds are just beginning to bloom, the cherry blossoms burst open, unable to contain themselves; on the balcony, the clouds and rain are intoxicating; they deliberately warm each other again. It is precisely in this joy that the night seems too short, and in this loneliness that the sorrow is too long.' Before they knew it, dawn had broken, and the three played for a while before getting up. She Niao'er then went back, and Fei Yan and He De said, 'We, your two sisters, are deeply grateful for your kindness and are willing to serve you with our bodies, not caring about our lowly status. But we fear that you may later have another love, leaving us with the regret of growing old in vain. What can we do?' Having said this, tears streamed down their faces like rain. She Niao'er said, 'Since we have received your favor, we swear an oath; if you ever have another love, may we be condemned to eternal damnation.'" Having said this, fearing that someone might notice if she came, she had no choice but to take her leave. She went home, took some silver, and went to a clothing shop in the market. She bought several cotton-padded jackets, two pairs of cotton-padded trousers, and a brocade quilt. She measured out several bushels of rice, prepared some vegetables, and sent the remaining silver to her servant. The servant carried the items to Feiyan's house. Feiyan was overjoyed to see so many things and told Hede to accept them. She asked the servant, "When will my husband come to my house?" The servant replied, "Tomorrow evening." Feiyan said, "Tell my husband that I have something to discuss with him, and he must come early tomorrow night." The servant agreed and left. Feiyan and Hede wore the cotton-padded jackets and covered themselves with the quilt at night, which felt as warm as a fire pit. Feiyan said, "Tonight is truly a world apart from last night." She talked about the good qualities of She Niao'er for a while and then fell asleep. The next morning, she got up, prepared some New Year's food, and asked Qian to buy several jugs of wine, waiting for She Niao'er to come. By dusk, the rain and snow were heavy and it was very cold. Unexpectedly, She Niao'er was dragged away by a friend to drink and could not get away. Fei Yan waited for a long time and became anxious. She stood at the door and looked around. After a while, She Niao'er arrived. Seeing Fei Yan standing alone at the door, he hurriedly covered Fei Yan's face with his sleeve and said with heartache, "How can you not take care of yourself in such cold weather, sister?" He then touched his clothes and found that her skin was warm. He asked in surprise, "You are still warm in such cold weather. Are you from the Moon Palace? From Tiantai? From Wushan?" Fei Yan did not know the reason, but just laughed and took his hand and went into the room. He De saw this and said, "Why did you only come at this time? You made me worry." She Niao'er said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." The three sat down and drank, until they were half-drunk. She Niao'er put his arm around Fei Yan and another woman, one in each arm. Fei Yan poured a cup of wine and handed it to She Niao'er. She Niao'er drank half a cup and gave the other half to Fei Yan. She Dao'er poured a cup and handed it to He De. He De drank half a cup and gave the other half to She Dao'er. The three drank until the second watch of the night, and they were all a little drunk. They cleaned up the remaining wine, took off their clothes, and went to sleep. The three of them were seen with their necks intertwined and chests pressed together, talking endlessly about their pleasures. They were making love, indescribably romantic. By the third watch of the night, the two young women were in a daze, confused and bewildered, and kept saying, "Happy, happy! Interesting, interesting!" She Niao'er said, "Sister, you think it's interesting, but it's cold today, so we can only do it this way. When spring comes and the weather is warm, I'll go home and get a book about spring, which is full of pictures of men and women having sex and having fun. We can do the same thing, and that will be really interesting." "Feiyan said, 'Don't you want to be happy to death?' She Niao'er said, 'As long as I'm happy, who cares about death?' He then thrust the whisk handle straight into Feiyan's vagina, reaching the very root, and pumped in and out more than a hundred times. Feiyan couldn't hold back, and her juices flowed freely. He then played with Hede for a while, pumping in and out more than two hundred times, but in the end, he couldn't overcome Hede and soon ejaculated prematurely. After Hede wiped herself clean with her handkerchief, Feiyan said, 'How could I bear to part with such a loving and understanding girl? You should hurry and ask the matchmaker to come and marry me so that I can be happy for the rest of my life.' Hede said, 'If you marry him, I'd be willing to be a concubine.' She Niao'er said, 'After I marry you, my second sister, let me find a useless husband to marry, and then I'll definitely come to visit you. Wouldn't that be great?' Hede said, 'That won't do. If you don't come, where will I find you? Wouldn't that waste my youth?' They talked for a while..."Before they knew it, they had all fallen asleep. The next morning, after washing and dressing, She Niao'er was about to return home. Fei Yan said, "You should quickly ask a matchmaker to come and marry me. If it's just this kind of coming and going every day, it's not a long-term plan." She Niao'er said, "I'm going to the countryside to collect rent today, and I'll probably be back by the end of the year. I'll ask a matchmaker to come and marry you in the first month of the lunar year. There's no need for you to remind me, sister." He then took his leave and went home. There's a poem to prove it: The Magpie Bridge Fairy meets tonight in joy, her heart is slightly revealed, let's not be stingy with the golden goblet. The brocade quilt is soaked with her lover's breath, the warmth is better than a secret crossing on the Magpie Bridge. The river flows with a drunken face, the beauty urges again, her heart full of love is hard to express. If two hearts are truly bound for eternity, why should they be together every day and night? But then again, in this world, if you don't want to know, then don't do it. There was such a coincidence, in Fei Yan's place, there was a rogue nicknamed "Rogue Leper King Two," who specialized in committing crimes on the streets; the government had tried to subdue him several times but to no avail. Since Feiyan moved in, Wang Er, seeing only two women and no other men, would go to her house, asking for tea to quench his thirst, intending to mock her. Feiyan would retort, leaving him to swallow his anger and hold a grudge. One day, Wang Er was handling someone else's official business and went to the government office early in the morning, passing by Feiyan's gate. He saw She Niao'er coming out and thought to himself, "Those two girls are so hateful. I was retorted by them earlier, and now they're hooking up with She Niao'er. Tell them not to panic." He walked along, lost in thought. Just then, he bumped into a clerk nicknamed "Living Yama Zhang San." Wang Er then said to him, "Those two women I told you about the other day, they were hooked up with by She Niao'er yesterday. What should we do with them?" Zhang San said, "We have no connection with She Niao'er, nor do we know anyone like him. Why would he look at us? Now that she's hooked up with She Niao'er, she's no longer a respectable woman. Tonight, we'll chase after her and rape her to vent our anger." Wang Er said, "That makes sense. I'll finish this official business at the government office and then return. You can wait for me at home." As the saying goes, "Walls have ears, and windows are always open to the naked eye." Unexpectedly, a man named Qian Wu was behind them. Everyone saw that he had a pointed mouth and no cheeks, and looked like a monkey, so they called him Qian the Monkey. He made a living by carrying water, and he was also the water carrier for Fei Yan's family. He overheard Wang Er and Zhang San's conversation and hurriedly ran to Fei Yan's house to report, "So it is! So it is!" Fei Yan was greatly shocked. He said to Hede, "She Niao'er has gone back to the countryside again, what should we do?" Qian Wu said, "I've discussed it with you two sisters, why don't we move to Hongfu Lane and rent a room in the Zhao family's residence? The imperial court comes and goes in that lane from time to time, no one will dare to disturb us. There are also patrols at night. Do you think Wang Er and Zhang San would dare to bother you?" Feiyan said, "Since there is such a place, I'll trouble you to take your belongings there, I will thank you handsomely." Hede said, "But I don't know where She Niao'er has gone." Feiyan said, "He will definitely come looking for us, we can't worry about him now." The two sisters hurriedly packed their luggage and belongings and followed Qian Wu, walking two or three miles. They arrived at Hongfu Lane, where there was a Vice Minister and Military Governor named Zhao Lin, a member of the Zhao Manyi clan. Because Emperor Xiaoyuan had died, Crown Prince Kaocheng had ascended the throne. Emperor Xiaocheng was young and indulged in wine and women, often holding banquets at Zhao Lin's residence. Zhao Lin was extremely powerful, and his household maids were all skilled in music, singing, and dancing; he was incredibly wealthy. All the houses in this alley were owned by his family. There was a matchmaker in the alley, surnamed Jin, an old woman. She specialized in matchmaking and was extremely adept at deception, hence the nickname "Jin Hua Zui" (Golden Mouth). She frequently visited Zhao's residence, and Zhao Lin often fawned over her. Qian Wu, accompanied by Fei Yan and her companion, carrying their tools, arrived at Jin Po's door. He lifted the bamboo curtain and called out, "Is anyone there?" An old woman came out and asked, "Who is it?" Qian Wu replied, "Two young ladies have come to see you. Madam, you have something to trouble you with." The old woman then exclaimed, "Madam, someone is looking for you!" Upon hearing this, Jin Po hurried downstairs and saw the two young ladies. She asked, "Where are you two sisters from? This porter looks like a money-grubbing monkey." Qian Wu said, "Don't talk nonsense." Granny Jin said, "You're making fun of me again. I'll ask you, where are you two sisters from?" Qian Wu said, "Sisters live about two or three miles ahead. They live alone and have no man to take care of them. The local ruffians are bothering them, so they had to move here. They want to find a room in the Zhao family's house to live in." Granny Jin said, "Please come in and sit down. I'll take care of them and make sure they have a comfortable place to live." Fei Yan and He De went inside and sat down. Granny Jin asked, "What are your surnames, sisters?" Fei Yan said, "My name is Feng. I lost my parents early and unfortunately became homeless and was bullied." Granny Jin said, "I see. I'll find you two a good place to live." The old woman brought out food, and the three of them ate. Granny Jin said, "Please sit down, both of you. I'll go find a room and come right away." She then went out the door and arrived at the Zhao residence's gate. She asked the gatekeeper, "Is your finely furnished empty room on the west side of your residence still there?" The gatekeeper replied, "Why do you ask?" Granny Jin said, "I have two orphaned young women, daughters of good families, who have come specifically to find you a room for them to live in." The gatekeeper said, "Go see the master." Granny Jin went inside, where Zhao Lin was chatting with his wife. Granny Jin stepped forward and chuckled, "Greetings!" The wife said, "Why haven't you come to the house these past few days to share news and tell jokes?" Granny Jin said, "The other day, I was the matchmaker for the Wang, Zhang, Sun, and Li families, so I haven't had time." Zhao Lin tapped Granny Jin's bald head with his fan and said, "No wonder this head is getting shinier." Granny Jin said, "The master is teasing me again." The wife asked, "Why are you here today?" Granny Jin said, "Because today there are two orphaned young women, whom I know well, who want me to rent a room for them." "The house. I see he is exceptionally handsome, a man of unparalleled beauty, certainly not of low character. I see there are three flower halls at the west end of the master's mansion. I would be willing to give them to him, and I will cover the rent." Zhao Lin said, "You can tell him to stay with you." Granny Jin happily bid farewell and went home to tell Fei Yan, "Sister, you are so fortunate! There are three flower halls at the west end of the Zhao mansion, and the rooms are elegant and quiet. I spoke with the master, and he agreed to let you stay there. It is your destiny. You should set off now." Fei Yan and He De came out, had Qian Wu carry their belongings, and settled down in the flower hall. Granny Jin said, "How about this place? It's quiet and tidy, and no one will bother us." Feiyan said, "Thank you for your kindness, Granny. I will repay you another day." Granny Jin said, "No need for repayment. I'll buy a foot of shoe upper tomorrow and make a pair of embroidered shoes for me." Feiyan said, "That's my pleasure." Qian Wu interjected, "That's a difficult task. These shoes require a thousand peony flowers!" The three of them laughed for a while. Granny Jin took her leave, and Feiyan called to Qian Wu, "Stay at my house for a while." Qian Wu said, "How can I let this interfere with my business?" Hede said, "I'll pay you back with silver." Qian Wu said, "That's fine." He then went to make the bed and set up the stove. Feiyan gave him some silver, went to the market to buy several bushels of rice and two loads of firewood, and then gave some silver to Qian Wu to buy several feet of cloth and silk from a small shop. He made a pair of shoes from the silk, embroidered with flowers, and they were indeed beautiful. A few feet of white silk were used to make a portrait of a beautiful woman. Several days later, Granny Jin arrived, sat down, and said, "It's been a few days since I last visited you. How have you been?" Feiyan replied, "Thank you for your concern, Granny. The other day, I made a pair of coarse shoes for you." Granny Jin said, "I'm so grateful." She took the shoes and looked at them, laughing, "Excellent craftsmanship! The flowers you made are so lifelike, so lovely." Feiyan said, "They're not suitable for wearing, please don't laugh at me." Granny Jin said, "Yesterday, I went to the Zhao family mansion. The master wants me to find an embroiderer to make two sets of floral dresses. I'm thinking of a good one. I see that you live a very comfortable life, Sister. I'll go and talk to the master. If he wants them, I can pay a little rent." Feiyan said, "That would be even better. The other day, my sister and I made a portrait of a beautiful woman. Please take it to the master. If he likes it, it can be a gift for his audience." Granny Jin said, "Let me see it." Feiyan took it and unfolded it. Granny Jin was stunned when she saw it, saying, "Such extraordinary skills! It's truly remarkable; Master will surely be delighted to see it." She then put it in her sleeve and went to Zhao Lin's residence. Upon seeing Zhao Lin, she said, "Master, the other day you asked me to find a skilled embroiderer, but I couldn't find one anywhere. Unexpectedly, the two young ladies currently residing in your house have exceptional skills; their work is incredibly lifelike. Yesterday they made me a pair of embroidered shoes, which were indeed exquisite." She then took the painting from her sleeve and handed it to Granny Jin, saying, "This portrait of a beautiful woman was made by them. They asked me to present it to you as a gift." Zhao Lin unfolded it and saw a vibrant and beautiful woman, full of life. He was overjoyed and said, "Having such clever women in my household, this painting alone is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Tomorrow I will go and invite her to meet me." Granny Jin said, "Master agrees; I will bring her in tomorrow." She then took her leave. Leaving the mansion, she went straight to Fei Yan's house. She said, "You two are truly fortunate. I sent this painting to the master, and he was overjoyed. He told me to take you two in tomorrow; I think there will be some benefits." Hede said, "If there are any benefits, we will never forget you, Madam." She then told Qian Wu to go buy wine and meat. The three of them drank until late into the night, and then Granny Jin thanked her and went home. The next morning after breakfast, Granny Jin went to Feiyan's house. Feiyan and Hede were dressed neatly and told Qian Wu to tell She Niao'er, "I've moved here. Tell him he can come quietly morning and evening." Then she closed the door and went with Granny Jin to the Zhao residence. They went inside and met Zhao Lin. Upon seeing her, Zhao Lin thought to himself, "Such a beautiful woman exists in the world; if it weren't for this portrait, she would almost be unknown." He then called his grandmother into the room to discuss the matter, saying, "I see that this woman is virtuous and kind, with a graceful appearance. I intend to adopt her as my daughter. What do you think?" His grandmother replied, "That's exactly what I'm thinking, but I don't know what they think." She then came out and asked Fei Yan, "What are your surnames? Where are you from?" Fei Yan said, "My name is Feng, my father's name is Wan Jin, and we are from Jiangdu. My name is Fei Yan, and my sister's name is He De. Our parents died early, and I only have my sisters." His grandmother said, "In that case...""Master wishes to adopt you two as his goddaughters. You will live in my household, and I will choose a good husband for you in the future. What do you say?" Feiyan said, "If I am so honored, I will never forget your great kindness." The mistress then invited Zhao Lin to come out. Feiyan and Hede bowed. Zhao Lin ordered a feast to be prepared for Granny Jin, and Feiyan and Hede thanked him and drank together. After Feiyan and Hede thanked him, Zhao Lin ordered someone to call Qian Wu. Zhao Lin instructed, "The two young ladies will stay in my household. All the furnishings in his hall are yours to take home." Qian Wu kowtowed and thanked him. Feiyan quietly called Qian Wu to her and said, "Did you agree to shoot birds with me?" Qian Wu said, "I went to see him last night, and he said he would definitely come tomorrow. How should I reply to him now?" Feiyan said, "Please convey to him that you will meet him again another day if you can get married. But you cannot allow both sides to be safe." "Having said this, tears streamed down her face. Qian Wu immediately got up and went back to inform She Niao'er. Meanwhile, She Niao'er, ever since that day's parting, had been thinking of finding a matchmaker to arrange a marriage. Seeing Qian Wu arrive home and deliver this news, she couldn't contain her anger and immediately sent him away. The next morning, she went to Hongfu Lane to visit Granny Jin. Granny Jin, knowing about the quarrel, and seeing a young man looking for her, became suspicious and asked She Niao'er, 'What relation are you to him? He says he has no brothers or nephews. Why are you here?' She Niao'er replied, 'I'm his neighbor. I just moved here and came to visit him.' Upon hearing this, Granny Jin, without asking any questions, slapped her across the face and scolded, 'You little rascal, you little stick! That sister moved here secretly because you two couldn't keep up with your quarrels. And you dare to cause trouble here again?' She Niao'er said, 'Why are you hitting me, Granny? I swore brotherhood with him. What harm could I possibly do?'" The two women were arguing, which had already alerted the neighbors, who all came to ask, "What are you arguing about, Madam?" Granny Jin said, "Two orphaned sisters, disturbed by the noise, secretly moved to the west side of the Zhao residence. The master, impressed by their exquisite embroidery, adopted them as his daughters. Now this little rascal is coming looking for her, and the master is furious." The crowd said, "You're wrong, young man! The Zhao residence is not a place to be trifled with. Hurry up and leave. If you delay any longer, we'll send you to the Zhao residence and break your spine!" She Niao'er retorted, "Nonsense! I haven't broken any laws, why should I be sent?" The crowd grew angry, pulling and tugging, punching and kicking her countless times, but She Niao'er only begged for mercy. Granny Jin said, "Gentlemen, forgive him this time, but next time we won't." The crowd said, "Since you say so, let him go." "Everyone pushed and shoved, making the bird hunter suffer greatly. He became dizzy and unable to stand, his body covered in wounds. He walked dejectedly out of Hongfu Lane, went home without a sound, and collapsed into his room to sleep. He pondered this humiliation, how could he possibly bear it! Two days later, he fell ill and needed someone to treat him, but that's another story. Meanwhile, Feiyan and Hede entered the Zhao household, spending their days doing needlework. In their spare time, Zhao Lin had them learn singing and dancing. Feiyan, with great focus and diligence, studied day and night, neglecting her appetite. In less than half a year, she had mastered both singing and dancing to a very high degree. Zhao Lin was overjoyed, but that's another story. Now, Emperor Cheng of Han was on the throne, and the reign title was changed to Yongshi." In the first year of the reign, after finishing his court duties, having nothing to do, the emperor issued an edict ordering his servant to take the imperial carriage to Zhao Lin's residence. The servant immediately prepared the carriage and rushed to inform Zhao Lin. Zhao Lin hurriedly made preparations. Before long, a commotion arose on the imperial road; Emperor Cheng of Han had arrived. Zhao Lin received him at his home, and after paying his respects, they sat for a while, chatting idly. Meanwhile, a banquet was being held at the Wanhua Tower, and female musicians were playing loudly, welcoming Emperor Cheng to the main seat. Zhao Lin was seated to the right, and after a performance of song and dance, noticing that Emperor Cheng was slightly tipsy, Zhao Lin said, "I have a daughter named Feiyan, whose singing and dancing are exquisite. How about summoning her to accompany Your Majesty's wine?" Emperor Cheng replied, "Excellent! Summon her quickly." Zhao Lin immediately ordered his attendants to invite Miss Feiyan out. Hearing the call from outside, Feiyan straightened her clothes and went to the Wanhua Tower. With light, graceful steps, her skirt flowing, her face like a crabapple blossom glistening with morning dew, her waist like a willow swaying in the spring breeze, she was like a fairy maiden of the Langyuan Garden, surpassing even the celestial maiden of the Gui Palace. After bowing, she stood behind Zhao Lin. Emperor Cheng, seeing her captivating charm and graceful figure, gazed at her intently for a long time, and then took a liking to her. He asked Zhao Lin, "Would you like to try dancing?" Zhao Lin replied, "I fear I might offend Your Majesty's eyes." Emperor Cheng said, "No need for such modesty." Zhao Lin immediately ordered someone to respond. Amidst the deafening sounds of drums and music, and the gentle whispers of song, Fei Yan began to dance. A poem testifies to this: "In the bridal chamber, candles burn bright, Fei Yan dances lightly, her voice mingling with the rhythm. Her movements follow the gentle cadence, Her steps are graceful, her robes fluttering as the melody begins. Like a phoenix returning to its reflection, like a crane looking back, the market would be in an uproar. She has studied in heaven, How could she be a mortal?" Emperor Cheng, after watching, felt his vision blur and exclaimed in admiration, "Wonderful dance! Wonderful dance! It makes my soul tremble at first sight. How can she be so light and graceful? Truly, her name is fitting!" Zhao Lin then instructed Fei Yan to offer wine, and Fei Yan poured a large cup. She knelt before Emperor Cheng with her slender hands. Emperor Cheng helped her up and drank the wine. Fei Yan stepped down, and Emperor Cheng, seeing her beautiful figure, stared at her intently. He wanted to flirt with her, but feared it would be improper; he wanted to ask for her, but feared he wouldn't get his way. He couldn't help but let his eyes linger, seemingly intoxicated. Helpless, he had to suppress his desires and drink for a while longer. Zhao Lin then called Fei Yan to offer wine again, and she drank several cups in one go, becoming quite drunk. He then rose from his carriage. Zhao Lin escorted the emperor back to the palace, bowed in gratitude, and returned home. Thinking that the Emperor had looked at Fei Yan with such affection, he knew the Emperor had feelings for her. That evening, he went to his room and discussed with his wife, saying, "Today, His Majesty was so infatuated with Fei Yan that he will surely want to take her as his concubine. Perhaps we should do His Majesty a favor by presenting her to him. If he favors her in the future, we can ensure our long-term wealth and status." His wife said, "That's very wise; we must act quickly." "The next day at dawn, Zhao Lin got up and washed. He put on his embroidered robe and, with Fei Yan in tow, arrived at the court gate. It was just the time for the morning court session. After the court session, Zhao Lin stood in the ranks. After Emperor Cheng received the audience, a palace official shouted, 'Those with matters to report, step forward and speak now; those without, roll up the curtain and leave the court.' Zhao Lin stepped forward, knelt, and said, 'Your humble servant Zhao Lin has something to report, so I waited until the officials had left before speaking.' Emperor Cheng said, 'All officials, please leave for now. We will speak again if there is anything else.' The officials then descended the steps. Zhao Lin said, 'Fei Yan is of frail and weak constitution, and is therefore unfit to fill the harem. Yesterday, she casually offered me some food and drink, and Your Majesty took notice. I have come to present it to you, but I do not know if Your Majesty will accept it.' Emperor Cheng was overjoyed upon hearing this and asked, 'Where is she now?' Zhao Lin replied, 'She is outside the court and dares not enter without permission.' Emperor Cheng said, 'I understand your kind intentions, my dear minister. Summon her quickly.'" Zhao Lin left the palace gates and brought Fei Yan to the hall. Her voice was sweet and melodious as she shouted "Long live the Emperor!" three times and kowtowed to Emperor Cheng. Emperor Cheng, seeing the beautiful woman, was overjoyed. He helped her up, saying, "My dear minister, don't trouble yourself, you may dispense with the formalities!" He then ordered the Directorate of Ceremonial to bring a hundred bolts of rare brocade and bestowed them upon Zhao Lin, saying, "This brocade is a temporary gift; I hope you will return it to me another day." Zhao Lin thanked him and left. Emperor Cheng removed his court robes and rode back to his official residence with Fei Yan. Upon seeing Empress Xu, she asked, "Where have you come from?" Emperor Cheng replied, "This is Zhao Lin's daughter, named Fei Yan. Yesterday, I went to his house for drinks, and I found her elegant and graceful, her singing and dancing exquisite. Zhao Lin saw that I liked her and today specially presented her to me. What do you think of her appearance?" Empress Xu said, "Such beauty is unparalleled in this world; I fear it will make me look less attractive!" Emperor Cheng said, "Minister Xu, do not worry. New and old concubines are treated equally." That evening, a banquet was held, and the three drank heartily. Feiyan was given the title of Jieyu. At that time, there was a man named Fan who was in charge of the banquet. Emperor Cheng then ordered Fan to set up a separate banquet at Yingchun Pavilion so that he could visit Feiyan. Fan was actually Feiyan's cousin and knew about the bird-shooting incident. He was worried that he might expose his secret and cause trouble. Emperor Cheng treated Feiyan like a treasure, drinking heartily until he was completely drunk. Fan then said, "Your Majesty, please come to Yingchun Pavilion." Emperor Cheng then bid farewell to Empress Xu and went to the pavilion with Feiyan. A poem testifies to this: "Remembering my old friend in Peach Blossom Spring, her charm is naturally alluring, her skin is as white as snow and she is slender, do not describe her beauty. She passes the cup with a ripped smile, her hands are attentive, she holds it up after dusk. Only the faint fragrance fills this night, the moon is as bright as a painting, and the spring passion is as rich as wine." It is said that Emperor Cheng and Feiyan went to Yingchun Pavilion, and he sat on the bed with Feiyan and said, "Today I have obtained my beloved, and my life is complete." Feiyan said, “This lowly concubine is weak and frail, defiling Your Majesty's body. My sins are as deep as the ocean. It is my good fortune that Your Majesty has not abandoned me and that we may grow old together.” Emperor Cheng said, “No need to worry about the future. Let us enjoy this night to the fullest.” They then undressed. Emperor Cheng reached out and pinched her vulva, saying, “My darling, this wonderful thing is interesting, very interesting.” He then tried to probe her vulva with the handle of his whisk, but it wouldn’t go in. Feiyan closed her eyes, opened her mouth, and wept, feigning unbearable trembling. She wrapped her arms around Emperor Cheng and said, “It hurts so much! How can I bear it!” "Emperor Cheng wiped his mouth with his saliva, but still couldn't get it in. Why couldn't he? It was because Feiyan held her breath and remained as virgin as before. Besides, Emperor Cheng's penis was too large, so how could he get it in? Emperor Cheng tried for half an hour, becoming increasingly aroused, and bit Feiyan's neck, saying, 'My lovely darling, you can't get it in like this, how can I satisfy my desire?' Feiyan said, 'You must be patient.' Emperor Cheng tried again for a while, but still couldn't get it in, so he had to call a palace maid named Cao Gong, and they had a passionate encounter before he was satisfied. For three days in a row, he still couldn't get it in. Emperor Cheng took his anger out on Cao Gong. The officials asked Emperor Cheng why Consort Zhao couldn't have sex with him for several days. Emperor Cheng said, 'Consort Zhao is plump and soft, humble and timid, seemingly distant yet approachable, a woman of propriety and righteousness. I would rather not compare her to a palace maid who sits on my shoulder.'" That very night, Emperor Cheng again favored Fei Yan. Fei Yan could only barely endure it, straining to penetrate, and only managed to advance a little. Emperor Cheng exclaimed, "This thing of yours is truly interesting; it has taken me a great deal of effort." Fei Yan said, "Today, meeting Your Majesty is like a flower encountering wind and rain; it is truly unbearable. You must slow down." As she spoke, she continued to thrust her whisk in. She held Emperor Cheng tightly, and then slipped her tongue into his mouth, arousing his intense desire. He thrust in fully, slowly pulling and then quickly withdrawing, igniting a fire within them. They were as if glued together, unwilling to let go, and this went on for over an hour.Emperor Cheng, having exhausted his pleasure, saw that Feiyan had finished her intimate encounter, the fragrance filling the room. He wiped his hands clean with a handkerchief and fell asleep. How Feiyan later gained favor and enjoyed her pleasures remains to be seen. To be continued in the next volume. End of Volume Two of *The Interesting History of Zhaoyang*.

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