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Zhou Zice's features were almost scrunched up, but she remained relaxed. "Of course. It would be too foolish to ruin my job for those idle gossips."

Seeing Zhou Zice's expression harden, as if he was preparing something, Fan Qingbo silently counted down in his mind: three, two, one, here it comes.

"Xiao Fan, if you marry me, you won't have to worry about making a living at all."

Faced with this 101st marriage proposal, Fan Qingbo sighed and replied routinely, "Zice, it's impossible for us. You are the son of a promising young general, while I am a disgraced illegitimate daughter who can't get married. We are really not a good match."

Zhou Zice laughed sarcastically, "Are you going to spout that nonsense about matching social status again?"

Fan Qingbo, unusually serious, put away his nonchalant smile and said solemnly, "That's not nonsense, nor is it prejudice; it's the truth. This is obvious, and your family and I have reached a consensus on this point."

Zhou Zice frowned. "Family? What did they do to you?"

Fan Qingbo's expression became lazy again. "Do you remember how many letters you wrote to me during the six months you were in the army for training?"

"Six letters." He answered without hesitation. One letter every month, he remembered it clearly.

Fan Qingbo nodded. "There were six letters, but I only received five. I suppose one of them was mistakenly sent to the General's Mansion. As you know, every letter you wrote ended with a marriage proposal. I guess General Zhou saw it, and he was furious and announced the General's Mansion's position to the world."

Zhou Zice's expression changed, and he asked urgently, "Announce it to the world? What exactly did my father do?"

Fan Qingbo frowned slightly and shook his head. "It's really awkward for me to say that. You just came back from the military camp today, so you probably haven't been home yet. Go back and take a look, and you'll understand."

Zhou Zice knew she wouldn't say anything she didn't want to, so upon hearing this, he immediately jumped up, ran to the tree where the horse was tied, untied the reins, and leaped onto the horse's back. The horse neighed, and after running a couple of steps, he turned back and gave her a deep look. "Xiao Fan, you wait, I'll definitely give you an explanation!"

Fan Qingbo, backlit, squinted at his series of actions and felt a pang of sorrow, speechless with grief.

Young man, what kind of explanation are you going to give me? Would it kill you not to talk like we're having an affair?

Fan Qingbo slumped his shoulders helplessly, his once lively and cheerful face instantly turning into the typical sullen face of an old, rustic dog.

If a passerby were to witness this scene, they would surely admire General Zhou's discerning eye, which allowed him to immediately discern the special relationship between the woman and the dog. They would then erect a sign at the entrance of the General's Mansion that reads: "Fan Qingbo and dogs are not allowed to enter."

Author's Note: So, a new historical romance novel has begun~~~ The final installment of the Phoenix Dynasty XDD Hope everyone will support it =333=

This story currently has a stockpile of drafts, allowing for daily updates. Once the stockpile runs out... updates will resume every other day... *cough*

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2. Encountering the dull scholar again in the alley...

As dusk settled, wisps of smoke curled upwards, carrying the scent of rice. The sounds of women calling their children home from the alleyways added to the festive atmosphere of dinnertime.

Fan Qingbo saw several playful children hiding behind a tree, winking and gesturing at her. Understanding their intention, she nodded and smiled at them, then walked away with her hands behind her back. On the way, she encountered two women who approached her and told her where the mischievous children were hiding.

Hearing a series of squeaking noises behind me, I felt much better, and my previously dejected shoulders perked up again.

"Taking revenge on society" is indeed a good remedy for negative emotions.

She composed herself and swaggered through the streets and alleys again, ignoring the pointing fingers and whispers of passersby. As the whispers around her gradually subsided and more and more people greeted her, she knew she had arrived at her place—Qingmofang.

"Oh, Xiao Fan's back from meeting her lover?"

"Hey, Xiao Fan, why are you back so early? Didn't you find an inn to spend some quality time together?"

Fan Qingbo smiled broadly and answered each question with a cupped hand. "You flatter me." "You're too kind."

A couple of years ago, she would have tried her best to clarify, but after discovering that her neighbors were just as insistent on her imagined version of events as Zhou Zice was on his marriage proposal, she gave up explaining.

"Hey, Xiao Fan, you're still alive? Your little Fan was squatting at the door, slapping his thighs, punching his chest, and banging his head against the wall. He was crying so loudly that it shook the earth and scared the ghosts. I thought you had really been hacked to pieces by those girls who admired Xiao Bawang."

Fifth Sister suddenly appeared out of nowhere, pinched her face, and said this.

Her eyelids began to twitch uncontrollably, and she forced a dry laugh, "That kid's having another episode. Fifth Sister, just ignore him, you'll get used to it." She glanced around and asked, "Where are Pidan and the others?"

The time for compulsory education has come, and these naughty kids have disappeared again.

Fifth Sister laughed exaggeratedly upon hearing this, her face beaming with joy. "Oh, I forgot to tell you! A scholar has come to our Qingmo Workshop. He wants to open a private school. He said the tuition is three or five coins, it doesn't matter! We won't have to bother you so much anymore, hahaha!"

Fan Qingbo glanced at her slowly and couldn't help but ask, "Fifth Sister, did the new scholar give you aphrodisiacs?"

Fifth Sister glared at her, then couldn't help but flick her handkerchief at her and laughed "Oh ho ho ho ho" as if possessed, twisting her body and holding her hair bun as she walked away.

Sorry, I misspoke. Judging from Fifth Sister's expression, she clearly wants to give the scholar an aphrodisiac.

Shaking her head, thinking of the uncontrollable antics of her son when he had a fit, she quickened her pace back. As she passed a dark alley, she involuntarily slowed her steps and instinctively pricked up her ears.

Listening to it won't get you pregnant, but maybe it'll lead to some real sex scenes?

"Hehehehe..."

She actually heard a lewd voice!

Tsk tsk, how lucky! This is a scene of ruthless destruction of beauty?

The lewd woman, who was pressed tightly against the wall and eavesdropping, had bright eyes, clenched her fists, and her cheeks flushed with desire. A long-lost feeling, the feeling of watching porn for the first time, was surging in her heart!

Fan Qingbo! As a member of the Communist Youth League, although you've always held the despicable belief that you'll automatically be too old to leave the League at 26, is it really okay for you to look so excited and expectant when you see a crime occur?!

"Wait a minute, young men, please hear me out. You are both so young and have such bright futures ahead of you, how can you do this..."

Wait, is this delicate flower that's been violated male? Male-male? Older man/younger man? Or a threesome?!

Good heavens! In this situation, as a well-rounded young person, it would be really inexcusable not to take a closer look.