Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

Chapter 280 Madam Hu becomes a concubine
"I...I truly love immortals."

Mrs. Hu blushed slightly, her face turning bright red.

But she didn't lower her head or avoid Chen Hong's gaze as she usually did.

Instead, she mustered her courage, looked directly at Chen Hong, and conveyed her love through her gaze.

"This humble concubine knows that she is not worthy of the immortal."

But as long as the immortal is willing to take in this lowly concubine, even if it's just as a maid, doing laundry, cooking, serving tea and water, I'll do anything.

"As long as I can see the immortal every day and stay by his side, this lowly concubine will be content."

Chen Hong was genuinely surprised, not because he was surprised that Madam Hu liked him.

What surprised me was that she actually had such courage, which was completely opposite to her usual soft, gentle, and unassuming demeanor.

Huo Yugong was also shocked, as he knew his daughter all too well.

He never expected that his eldest daughter, who was usually gentle, virtuous, and well-mannered, would have the courage to do something so outrageous.

Chen Hong looked carefully into Madam Hu's eyes.

"Sincere?"

"Sincere."

Mrs. Hu's tone was unusually firm as she looked directly into Chen Hong's eyes.

"No regrets?"

"No regrets."

Even if you are separated from your parents by death and never see them again in the endless years, will you not regret it?

Madam Hu looked at her father with a hesitant gaze, seemingly reluctant.

Huo Yu Gong hadn't expected such a dramatic turn of events. Fearing his eldest daughter might do something foolish, he quickly spoke up:
“Silly daughter, your father is just an ordinary man, destined to die.”

Whether you follow the immortals or not, can you add a day to your father's lifespan?

A fledgling eagle must eventually fly alone. Whether you follow an immortal or not, you'll see your father far too often after you get married.

In the face of immense crisis, Huo Yu Gong unexpectedly unleashed his extraordinary wisdom.

Mrs. Hu was stunned by what her father said. She felt that her father's words made a lot of sense, but something seemed off.

Without time to think, after her father offered her a way out, she went all out for love.

Madam Hu looked at Chen Hong and nodded heavily.

"No regrets."

Chen Hong smiled.

"Fine, since you're so determined, then follow me from now on."

Mrs. Hu immediately showed an expression of joy that brought her to tears.

"Thank you husband!"

The sight of the beautiful woman shedding tears is deeply moving.

Chen Hong helped Madam Hu up from her kneeling position and smiled as he wiped away her tears.

Huo Yugong was overjoyed. He never expected that his daughter would gamble her true feelings on such a risky move and win.

From now on, I won't have to live in fear anymore.

Huo Yugong breathed a sigh of relief.

This was the first time Chen Hong had observed this woman closely. She was indeed beautiful at first glance, but because of her personality, she never really attracted attention.

But only upon closer observation can one discover the charm hidden deep within her heart.

She is a gentle, elegant, and serene woman, exuding a mature charm.

But when faced with a major decision, she can muster her courage, show her strength, and seize the opportunity.

This is very rare.

Women who are too gentle often avoid competing with others, and in the end, they always suffer losses and hurt themselves.

Fight when you should fight, and don't fight when you shouldn't.

This is a kind of wisdom.

Whether it's a woman or a man, very few people can grasp this balance.

So Chen Hong genuinely admired this woman.

Touching Madam Hu's face, he said, "Although you cannot be my wife, I already have wives, whose names are Lü Zhi and Lü Su."

Therefore, you can only be my concubine.

But I will not treat you according to the rules of this era, much less treat concubines as mere breeding tools and casually give them away to friends or guests to serve others.

I will cherish you and treat you as my own woman.

Being my woman is quite easy. As long as you remain faithful to me and don't cheat on me, you can do whatever you want and go wherever you want.

I will not restrict you, much less control you.

You are free to live as you please, and you can come back to visit your parents anytime you want.

Mrs. Hu was overjoyed and looked at Chen Hong with tears in her eyes.

"Husband, thank you."

Mrs. Hu burst into tears and hugged Chen Hong tightly.

At this moment, she even forgot the most important etiquette.

She and Chen Hong embraced tightly.

Huo Yugong was particularly surprised by Chen Hong's magnanimity and generosity.

Because, in the eyes of men of that era, Chen Hong's attitude toward his concubines could not be described as merely tolerant and kind.

Even Confucian scholars, who always prided themselves on benevolence, showed little kindness towards their concubines. Instead, they emphasized etiquette, hierarchy, and strict social order.

The children born to the highest-ranking concubines or secondary wives have inheritance rights and can be included in the family genealogy.

Meanwhile, concubines and maids would invite friends and family to play with their concubines and strengthen their bond.

Even giving a concubine to a close friend would be considered a refined and elegant act.

It is common knowledge that the so-called elegant and refined pursuits of literati are actually quite elaborate and even dirty.

Just pick any honest farmer and any scholar.

You'll find that farmers' moral standards often far surpass those of intellectuals.

The most righteous are often the lowly butchers, and the most devoted are often the unfaithful.

This makes sense.

In Huo Yugong's view, Chen Hong's moral standards in treating his concubines were simply inhuman.

"Truly worthy of being called an immortal," Huo Yugong exclaimed.

Chen Hong concocted the potion and applied it to Madam Hu. He also taught her the "Plain Girl Scripture" and the "Charming Girl Great Method".

Three days later, Huo Yugong held a low-key wedding for his eldest daughter, marrying Madam Hu to Chen Hong.

Wedding night.

Chen Hong lifted Madam Hu's veil, and Madam Hu revealed a shy smile, her beauty unparalleled.

Looking at the young and beautiful Mrs. Hu, Chen Hong chuckled softly.

"Madam, it's late."

"Let's not waste any more time." "My husband~~"

Madam Hu patted Chen Hong lightly, but did not reject his gesture.

Chen Hong helped Madam Hu remove her makeup.

Remove all the gold headdresses, gold crowns, and pearl hairpins.

Wash your face and take off your bright red wedding gown.

"Madam, come, help me remove my makeup."

"I hate you, my husband."

Madam Hu playfully punched Chen Hong's chest. Although she was shy, she still obediently helped Chen Hong take off his wedding robe.

"Woo~woo~"

The dragon soars through the clouds above Mount Kunlun.

A phoenix was attracted, and the dragon and phoenix danced and began to circle, as if they were the yin and yang energies at the beginning of the world.

"what!"

Chen Hong suddenly picked up Madam Hu and carried her to the soft white clouds.

"Husband, wait, the candle hasn't been blown out yet."

"do not mind."

"Only with light can we see the dark path of life."

"Oh no, that won't work."

"Only by being free from the perception of self and sentient beings can one live up to the expectations of both the Buddha and the beloved."

In the Pure Land of Vulture Peak, they began to expound on Buddhist scriptures and Zen.

Countless guide diagrams were used, creating a beautiful symphony.

Outside.

Hu Meiren was listening intently, her face flushed and her heart pounding.

But I couldn't resist my curiosity and listened carefully.

Just when he could no longer suppress his desire to learn and wanted to break through the barrier to study diligently,

Suddenly, I noticed a sneaky little figure crouching down and tiptoeing over to listen from the other side of the wall.

Their eyes met simultaneously, and they stared at each other, both stunned.

"Yan Lingji?"

"This little rascal, could it be..."

"Oh, so young and already has such bad thoughts, they really need to be taught a lesson."

Hu Meiren was furious, feeling that this brat Yan Lingji was in perfect sync with her and posed a great threat.

Yan Lingji also disliked Hu Meiren.

"hateful!"

"It's that vixen."

"She's eavesdropping too?"

"It's absolutely outrageous."

"No, I'm going to kick her out and monopolize the learning resources."

"We can't let her get any stronger."

Yan Lingji ran lightly to Hu Meiren's side and pushed her down the steps.

Not to be outdone, Hu Meiren pulled Yan Lingji down with her.

The two began a silent confrontation in the grass.

They used all sorts of moves, fought back and forth, and finally ended up wrestling together.

"what sound?"

Madam Hu, inside the room, asked warily.

He pulled up the blankets and covered Chen Hong with them, and then covered himself as well.

Hu Meiren and Yan Lingji, who were in the grass in the courtyard outside the gate, were startled.

"Meow~~meow~~"

Hu Meiren and Yan Lingji imitated the sounds of two cats.

Chen Hong, inside the room, glanced outside and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"It's nothing, just two cats fighting."

"Madam, you're too nervous."

Mrs. Hu breathed a sigh of relief, then blushed with embarrassment.

"Husband, please, please blow out the candle."

"Ah, you are mistaken, madam."

"We are husband and wife, we should be honest with each other, how can there be any estrangement between us?"

"Don't be shy, haven't we met before?"

"We are a legally married couple, so it's only natural that we treat each other with complete honesty."

Mrs. Hu was so ashamed that she couldn't speak after listening to Chen Hong's nonsense.

They could only let Chen Hong do as he pleased.

The performance begins; at first, no sound is heard; then the sound becomes suppressed; finally, the melody becomes stirring.

Hu Meiren and Yan Lingji, who were outside the door, had already stopped fighting and went to the corner of the wall.

He studied diligently, using the light of a lamp to read by the light of a chisel.

Their eyes shone brightly, excited at having learned the truth.

It's truly ever-changing and full of wonders.

The night passed.

In the middle of the night, the two girls who had been staying up all night couldn't stay awake any longer and went back to take a shower.

We didn't get up to eat until the sun was high in the sky the next day.

But the battle between Chen Hong and his companion had not yet ended.

Three days and three nights have passed.

After practicing several times, the two women finally had dark circles under their eyes, looked listless, and were exhausted. They dared not practice such advanced techniques anymore.

When the wind and rain stopped, Chen Hong opened the door and walked out, looking radiant.

Then I took a shower, ate, and went to sleep.

He earned the respect of everyone, who regarded him as a god.

That's absolutely amazing.

Amazing!

(End of this chapter)