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He knew instantly what this woman had got under her thumb.

As Boss Su watched the beauty's ever-changing expressions, he felt a surge of smug satisfaction.

Yes, of course I've got you figured out.

She thought: Does my sister think I'm blind? These past few days you've been taking care of the mysterious person in bed so meticulously, without ever taking off your clothes. Although we still don't know if that person is a man or a woman... your unparalleled care and affection is something only a blind person would notice.

So, my beautiful lady, you should just obediently give in to your sister.

The smug Boss Su almost immediately started having wild fantasies.

Looking at her, Chu Gexing calmed himself down in a very short time.

"As for money, I left in such a hurry that I really didn't bring any with me," he said.

"Didn't bring it?" Su Keren stared at him innocently, her eyes wide.

"Hmm..." Chu Gexing nodded sincerely. "Does little Chu'er want to dine and dash?" Su Keren let a hint of righteous indignation, which was very different from her appearance, seep into her big eyes.

“I really have nowhere else to go. I’ll inevitably be bothering you for a while, and I don’t have any money,” Chu Gexing said calmly, without getting angry or upset. He simply smiled faintly and said, “However, Mr. Su, you’re quite clever. Is there something else to say?”

Su Keren's innocent face momentarily showed an expression that seemed to say, "It's so embarrassing that you saw through me," but she quickly regained her composure, sighed, and said with a touch of melancholy, "Little Chu'er, why do you say that?"

Chu Gexing looked at her with a smile.

Her smile is so beautiful.

Su Keren heard her heart pound twice.

“Since there’s no money…” Su Keren’s usually unbreakable nerves were a little slow.

She spoke slowly, seemingly considering the right words.

"Hmm." Chu Gexing appeared quite frank and open.

----Those who have no money are the bosses.

Su Keren sighed inwardly.

She sniffed, then suddenly her eyes lit up.

With a smile returning to his face, Boss Su coughed and said, "It's like this. In our Diancui Pavilion, if a customer tries to dine and dash, we usually detain him and have his family bring the money. If we're really ruthless, we beat him up and send him to the authorities. But... as for you, Little Chu'er... sigh. Actually, I have a favor to ask."

Chu Gexing remained expressionless and said, "Please speak."

Su Keren said, "Actually, business at Diancui Pavilion has been rather slow lately because one of our top dancers is sick, so..."

Chu Gexing's expression changed, and he was finally somewhat shaken.

Meanwhile, the bed suddenly shook, followed by a strange sound—a whistling, hissing sound. It seemed suppressed, abnormal.

Su Keren glanced at him with a flirtatious look and continued, "Ahem, I think, if Little Chu'er you...you you..."

Chu Gexing glanced at her indifferently. His slender eyes narrowed. The peach blossoms at the tips of his eyes twitched slightly, their vibrant red radiance tinged with a chilling light.

Before Su Keren could finish her sentence, someone on the other bed couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter through the bed curtains, "Hahaha!"

Before Su Keren could speak, Chu Gexing snorted and said, "Keep laughing if you don't want to die."

The laughter gradually subsided, but another voice rang out: "Mr. Su, your suggestion is truly brilliant."

Su Keren pricked up her ears, listening to the clear and cheerful voice, which was very pleasant to hear, yet it also carried a hint of coquettishness. She was a woman who had seen all kinds of women and voices before. Earlier, when she had mentioned that she wanted to find a male prostitute for someone, that person's face had turned frighteningly gloomy. Now, upon hearing this voice, she instantly confirmed her suspicions.

"It seems... the girl on the bed has agreed?" Su Keren said with a smile.

"Hmm?" Chu Gexing frowned and looked at her with a strange expression.

Su Keren took two steps forward, but stopped when she saw his gaze. She coughed and said, "Since you agree, I will go and make the preparations. Once you've recovered from your injury, how about we perform on stage another day?"

"ah……"

With just one sentence, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

Chu Gexing originally thought that Su Keren was plotting to get him on stage so that she could humiliate him.

Even Tang Leyan thought the same way, which is why she couldn't help but laugh.

Unexpectedly, Su Keren changed the subject and actually wanted her!

This seemingly lovely person is actually not lovely at all.

Tang Leyan couldn't laugh anymore.

Chu Gexing was stunned, unsure whether he should laugh out loud or feel sorry for someone's previous gloating in the face of this situation.

"How did Boss Su know she was a woman?" Chu Gexing asked.

"I'm a very knowledgeable and experienced person, so of course I know," Su Keren said with a beaming smile.

“Although she is a woman, how could she be allowed on stage if she were ugly? Boss Su doesn’t even know what she looks like, yet he’s so sure of her,” Chu Gexing said.

"You're the ugly one." Tang Leyan sobbed inwardly. Su Keren said with a grin, "It's nothing. I could tell from the girl's voice just now that she's not a stunning beauty, but she's still a pretty girl. At most, she could appear masked to add to the mystery. Hehe, Xiao Chu'er, do you agree?"

Chu Gexing frowned and said slowly, "Even so, her injuries have not yet healed, so I'm afraid she is not suitable to go on stage."

Su Keren blinked: "Really? Then this is a bit difficult..." She looked genuinely troubled.

Tang Leyan, who was on the bed, heard the entire conversation between the two clearly.

When she heard Su Keren subtly express that they were missing a dancer, she felt a surge of joy.

As expected, no one could resist Chu Gexing.

But if this person could actually perform on stage, what a great enjoyment that would be for that lecherous man from Fengcheng!

It's simply unimaginable.

But when she thought of Chu Gexing's cold face, she also thought, "This Boss Su is really bold."

They must have grown up with a lot of guts.

How dare someone pull a tiger's hair out of its head and say such things to Chu Gexing? This person would probably slap him without hesitation...

Then the game is over.

She hadn't expected Chu Gexing to be so patient.

And Su Keren is surprisingly cunning.

Let her go on stage? Hahaha, if it were any other time, and she was in the mood, she could try something unconventional. But now… hmph, hmph.

But that's not the point. The point is that I originally planned to write about Chu Gexing, but suddenly the focus shifted to myself, and I feel a slight disappointment in my expectations.

While I was struggling with this internal conflict, I suddenly heard a strange cough coming from outside the bed.

The fifth update is here. Haha, everyone remember to read it, don't miss it.

---- Diligent Little Bear

Chapter 194 of "Turning the Tender Land": The Peerless Beauty

The renowned brothel, Cuige, in Fengcheng is once again a spectacle thanks to the addition of another stunningly beautiful dancer.

On stage, celestial music filled the air, and intoxicating fragrances wafted through the air. Bathed in the glow of pale red lanterns, the figure on stage wore a vibrant red dress and a white blouse that perfectly accentuated her slender waist. Long sleeves billowed, swordplay danced, and amidst the swirling fragrance and thunderous cheers, the performer would occasionally leap forward, unfurling her wide sleeves to thrust her long sword. Every movement was graceful and alluring; as her red dress billowed, it seemed to float like a rainbow in the sky. Her slender waist swayed gently, a silent allure and invitation, or perhaps the image of a willow swaying in the breeze or someone swaying from the wine. Every gesture, every movement, was captivating, perfectly complementing the music and evoking a feeling of unparalleled luxury, a dance only found in heaven, rarely witnessed on earth.

The long sword in her hand was wielded with such skill that it sometimes resembled a dragon emerging from the water, and other times danced like a snowflake in flight, dazzling the onlookers. Cheers and applause rose and fell incessantly. The sword was a weapon of death, its light as cold as ice, its blade made of hard iron, yet it only accentuated the woman's delicate beauty. Amidst the shimmering blade, the woman appeared as beautiful as jade and as radiant as the moon, providing an even greater visual feast.

This person's movements were extremely agile, showing that they had considerable skill to perform such a perfect sword dance. However, their temperament seemed to be a mixture of charm and aloofness, making many onlookers feel a desire to get close to them, yet also a deep respect that they dared not disrespect.

Looking at her face again, a tasseled mask partially obscured it, revealing only a pair of captivating, ruthless yet alluring eyes. Those eyes—to call them spirited would be too coquettish, yet too alluring would be too aloof, carrying a hint of arrogance. If stared at for too long, she would gently lower her eyelids to avoid the gaze, a delicate gesture carrying a hint of feigned resistance. This only fueled the curiosity about the breathtaking beauty hidden beneath the tassels, making the mask even more effective than if it were worn without it. It left the frivolous men in the audience itching with desire, cheering and inquiring about the beauty's identity and price.

The news that came back was all the same: this was the latest local dancer launched by Diancui Pavilion, and her name was very simple: Peerless Beauty.

Some had already speculated about the extraordinary face hidden beneath the veil; Su Keren, the proprietress of Diancui Pavilion, was herself a rare beauty. Moreover, she possessed discerning eyes, and in recent years had repeatedly trained several peerless courtesans. Each newcomer's debut caused a sensation in Fengcheng, never disappointing anyone.

Now, Su Keren has actually named this veiled beauty "Peerless Beauty," demonstrating her immense confidence and arrogance. If Su Keren hadn't already acknowledged the woman's unparalleled beauty, how could she dare to use such an overbearing title? With her current status and exceptional insight, she would never make such a basic mistake as "misjudging" someone.

The onlookers were stirred by the name, their wild thoughts surging. Driven by lust, they all longed to share a kiss with the beauty.

Some people couldn't contain themselves and ran down to the stage, reaching out their hands to the beauties on stage, hoping to catch their eye. If they were lucky, they might even get a little more attention. Seeing this, the others weren't to be outdone. Afraid of being ignored, they all stood up and ran to the edge of the stage, dancing wildly below.

Just as the situation was spiraling out of control, the person on the stage turned her gaze indifferently, her charming eyes coldly sweeping over the crowd below. Without saying a word, she sheathed her long sword and fled straight behind the stage.

This didn't sit well with everyone.

Someone shouted, "Don't go, beauty!"

Someone else shouted, "As long as you're willing to keep me company, I'll give you whatever price you want!"

Then the pretentious man sighed, "In the past, there was a beautiful woman named Gongsun, whose sword dance moved all four directions. Today, after seeing the performance of the stunningly beautiful Ji, I realize that the ancients were right. In fact... there are always people more skilled than you. Just think, Gongsun's swordsmanship was superb, but how could there be a woman in this world with such grace and poise as Ji? She is truly a sight to behold."

Someone nearby mocked, "What's the point of just admiring the fish from the edge of the abyss? Why not just rush in and take a chance? Even winning a smile from a beauty would be good."

Some, eager to gain the upper hand, hurriedly chased after her, finally catching up with her backstage. They reached out to grasp her delicate hand from afar, excitedly saying, "Miss, I am the son of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites. May I have the honor..." Their faces, flushed with the effects of wine and women, showed an impatient expression, their Adam's apple bobbing as if they were starving. Seeing the beauty up close, they found her breathtakingly gorgeous and were speechless for a moment.

But before he could finish speaking or even put his hand on her, the son of the Vice Minister of Rites saw that the beautiful woman's brows seemed to furrow slightly, but she didn't even glance at him. With a flick of her sleeve, a tremendous force slowly came from in front of her, pushing him head over heels.

Fortunately, a servant nearby reached out to help him up. When he stood up again, the beauty had already gone quite far. Just as he was about to muster his courage to chase after her again, he heard a silvery laugh. It was Su Keren, the proprietress of Diancui Pavilion, who had arrived. She smiled and said, "Oh, young master, are you so captivated by our Miss Jue? Hehe, I'm so sorry, our Miss Jue only sells her art, not her body!"

The young master of the Vice Minister sighed and looked into the distance. Before him were pavilions and towers, and beautiful women flitting about. But Su Keren had stopped him, and the beauty had already disappeared without a trace. He had no choice but to look for other options.

After leaving the city, Chu Zhen spurred his horse and galloped forward.

Just a step behind him, on a black horse, Beitang Yujian carried a long sword on his back. The others were Chu Zhen with five or six attendants, and there were also personal ninjas following him. These ninjas were all trained by Chiba himself before he returned to the country, and they were all very loyal and skilled in martial arts.

Normally, Chu Zhen would never be so hasty and reckless. However, due to his deep concern, he lost his sense of propriety for a moment and did not consider the potential negative consequences of going to Fengcheng rashly.

On the bright side, however, before he left, he had entrusted all affairs to the Six Ministries. He held a high position in Shunquan and had always been able to suppress the Six Ministries, which had long caused resentment among some. In this way, letting the Six Ministries handle their affairs with ease would also quell a lot of rumors in a short period of time.

Even so, in order to ensure that no one would obstruct him, Chu Zhen did not make a big fuss about leaving the city. Before leaving, he simply gave Chu Ge a letter and asked him to go to the palace the next day at noon to present it to His Majesty the Emperor.

This was his decision, because he feared that if he told Tang Shaoxuan any earlier, Tang Shaoxuan would never let him leave. He wanted Chu Ge to enter the palace at noon, by which time he and his men would be far enough away that even the emperor couldn't catch up. His men were all skilled martial artists, and the horses they chose were the finest of the best. Furthermore, they were lightly armed, and even Chu Zhen himself was dressed in simple blue robes and a small hat, seeking only to remain anonymous. With no one recognizing them or hindering them, their movements were incredibly swift.

Chu Zhen's guess was absolutely correct, but he hadn't expected that Chu Gexun, who was always obedient, seemed to have sensed something ominous. After Chu Gexing left, he took over the duties of the Nine Gates. When he heard someone report that the Grand Councilor had left the city in the early morning, he felt that this matter was of great importance, so he hurriedly packed his clothes and went out to the palace.

Chapter 195 of "Turning the Tender Land into a Paradise": Stopping the Horse

Tang Shaoxuan was shocked when he saw the letter from Chu Gexun to Chu Zhen. Without saying a word, he immediately dispatched the detective battalion to leave the city and bring back the Grand Secretary no matter what.

Chu Ge, unaware of what was happening, became anxious upon seeing the situation and volunteered to follow the detective battalion out of the city gate.

Tang Shaoxuan frowned deeply, but refused Chu Gexun's request.

Of the three Chu Men, two had left, leaving only Chu Ge Xun to guard the city. How could they leave so easily? Therefore, they repeatedly warned Chu Ge Xun not to act rashly.

Chu Ge was rejected and left the palace dejectedly.

While the detectives were leaving the city, Tang Shaoxuan thought it over and over again. After considering all the options, he sent someone to supervise the factory and gave them instructions. He told them that if Chu Zhen disobeyed, they should bring him back even if he was knocked unconscious.