Consultante de vie de la dynastie Song du Sud

Chapitre 45

"You—Hua Qianmo, you stop right there!" Before Yu Zhou could finish speaking, Hua Qianmo soared into the air and vanished from his sight like a deity. Yu Zhou stomped his feet in anger.

What to do! Yu Zhou regretted her promise, but the words were already out, and she had no choice but to do it. First, she needed to find a set of women's clothing. Today, she could only borrow from Bing Ning. Actually, what Yu Zhou meant by "borrow" was stealing.

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Hehe, everyone's favorite women's clothing is about to make its appearance...

[Dynasty Storm: Women's Clothing]

If Yu Zhou were to openly borrow from Bing Ning, she would definitely insist on taking it. Therefore, Yu Zhou had no choice but to act as a thief.

Yu Zhou sneaked into Bing Ning's room and carefully searched through her clothes. Although they were similar in build, Bing Ning's clothes were all modest and demure, and none of them were particularly suitable for him.

While Yu Zhou was thinking, Bing Ning saw a black figure rummaging through her closet. When she was about to hit him with a stick, she realized it was Yu Zhou and was so surprised that she couldn't speak.

"Husband," Bing Ning called out hesitantly. Yu Zhou subconsciously turned around, hurriedly hiding his clothes behind his back, his face flushed. This was probably the most embarrassing thing Yu Zhou had ever done.

"Husband, what are you doing with my clothes?" Bingning blinked her bright eyes and pointed at Yu Zhou's back.

Yu Zhou took out the clothes and said, "No...it's nothing, I was just looking."

"Really?" Bing Ning asked suspiciously. Yu Zhou's stammering meant he was hiding something from her. Looking at Bing Ning like this, Yu Zhou figured she would cause trouble if she acted like this, so it was better to tell her.

Yu Zhou told Bing Ning the whole story, and Bing Ning's initial surprise turned to excitement. She looked at Yu Zhou happily; she had never seen him in women's clothing before, and had always fantasized about his stunning beauty in women's attire. Now, her dream was finally about to come true.

Bingning patted her chest and said, "Husband, don't worry, I will definitely help you win this competition. I think it will be amazing." Bingning became more and more excited as she thought about it. Her eyes shone with anticipation.

Yu Zhou looked at Bing Ning's terrifying appearance with fear. What was so exciting about wearing women's clothing? He couldn't be bothered with such troublesome attire. She didn't want to stun everyone; this was just asking for trouble. How could he win the bet without standing out? Before Yu Zhou could finish his thought, Bing Ning impatiently grabbed him and pulled out a box she had treasured for over ten years.

"This is..." Yu Zhou asked curiously, looking at Bing Ning's happy expression.

Bing Ning smiled mysteriously, opened the box, and dazzling light shone out. Yu Zhou and Bing Ning were both speechless with surprise.

"This is the dowry my mother gave me before she died. You must wear it, my husband!" Bing Ning tilted her head and looked at Yu Zhou, her eyes glistening with tears.

Yu Zhou remained silent, looking at the women's clothing in Bing Ning's hand.

Mysterious as a crescent moon, the silvery-white fabric is adorned with several blue butterflies, poised to take flight. It shimmers with a translucent light, and a few delicate silver bells hang from the strands of white gauze, emitting a faint, alluring fragrance. A gentle breeze causes them to tinkle crisply.

Yu Zhou simply couldn't accept this pure white dress; her favorite color was black, like a shadowy elf. The blinding white made her afraid to touch it, fearing she would taint the garment. Those at the pinnacle of power had no right to approach the purity of white.

Yu Zhou absolutely refused to wear the clothes. Bing Ning finally couldn't resist and used acupressure on Yu Zhou, forcibly putting the clothes on him. Bing Ning stared at Yu Zhou in women's clothing for a full incense stick's time, speechless with astonishment. Her mouth was agape.

As expected, Yu Zhou's guess was correct, and Bing Ning also wanted to join in the fun.

Bing Ning took out a light blue robe, tied up her hair, and looked like a handsome young man.

In order to sneak out of the Yu residence, Bing Ning specially draped a cloak over Yu Zhou, covering him completely from head to toe. Bing Ning herself transformed into a handsome young master, carrying a folding fan, exuding a dashing and debonair air. Yu Zhou could only obediently follow her, since he knew no martial arts and had been acupunctured by Bing Ning. He was like a mute eating bitter herbs, unable to express his suffering.

Inside the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, Hua Qianmo was also busy getting ready. Little Douding watched his master fussing over her with a sullen expression.

"Xingzhi, what kind of opera do you think the emperor of Shuiyue Kingdom is performing?" Zhan Ge asked Yuan Yang, dressed in snow-white robes, with a playful expression in the teahouse opposite Wanhua Tower. Yuan Yang raised her cup and smiled, "If Qingtian is so curious, why don't we go and see for ourselves?"

“But…” Zhan Ge hesitated.

Yuan Yang smiled faintly, "It just so happens that the Lord has arranged to meet there... and..."

"It was Hua Qianmo who arranged it!" Zhan Ge exclaimed in surprise. Yuan Yang remained seated to the side, saying, "That's right. I think he arranged it with more than just the Lord." Yuan Yang looked at Zhan Ge thoughtfully.

"Hua Qianmo, what on earth are you up to?" Zhan Ge looked at Hua Qianmo with a puzzled expression.

[Dynasty Storm: Intrigue]

In the elegant pavilion of Wan Hua Lou:

"Lei Li, can't you just stop for a moment?" Ye Yan said, peeling peanuts while watching Lei Li walk back and forth.

Lei Li shouted angrily, "This is so annoying! What business is it of yours if I walk around? I'm leaving today!" Lei Li irritably lifted his leg and put it on the chair, saying angrily.

"Ugh! Hengchen (Lei Li's courtesy name), stop calling me 'I' all the time. I find it annoying, even if you don't get tired of it. You idiot, don't you think?" Ye Yan complained to Lei Li, then picked up a cup of tea and took a sip.

"Hmm," Meng Tian nodded absentmindedly, while Lei Li's face grew increasingly dark, and Ye Yan smiled like a trumpet flower.

"You all seem quite interested." Yelü Longxu looked at them with half-closed eyes, his entire body clad in blood. His alluring phoenix eyes were already filled with impatience.

"My Lord, please forgive us!" The three of them knelt down in unison.

Yelü Longxu did not make any move, but said, "It was Hua Qianmo who sent you."

“Yes,” Meng Tianfang replied.

Yelü Longxu's hand sliced across Lei Li's neck, leaving a blood-red gash.

"If you want to see Wu Yueying, I advise you to give up on that idea." Yelü Longxu looked at Lei Li with a bewitching gaze. Lei Li's watery eyes held a hint of melancholy as she lowered her head and bit her lip.

"My lord, since you know it was Hua Qianmo who invited us, why did you still send your subjects?" Ye Yan asked, puzzled. He knelt on one knee, looking at Yelü Longxu, who had a wicked smile on his face. Yelü Longxu reached out his right hand, picked up a cup, and said, "Not only... those he invited... but also those you were meeting."

Yelü Longxu spoke casually, but the expectant look in his eyes was burning.

"My lord, you mean..." Ye Yan asked impatiently. But Yelü Longxu only smiled wickedly and didn't speak. His smile was as bloodthirsty as a red spider lily.

"Huang, this might be a trap." Xiao Han and Feng Youhuang stood in front of the Wan Hua Lou.

Feng Youhuang didn't hear Xiao Han's words at all. He simply gazed silently at the city, where the person he longed for day and night was, where his beloved resided. Even though he was no longer as innocent as he once was, he couldn't erase the eternal flutter in his heart from his youth. His heart, dormant for three years, began to beat again, pounding in his mouth.