"If the number of guests increases day by day, Sister Fuxiang's income will be continuous, and she will probably never have to worry about making a living in this lifetime."

With a slight upturn of her lips, Fu Xiang watched as these women flaunted their charms and offered advice, their words tinged with frivolity. She was already famous throughout the capital; if she were to participate in this, Su Nan would likely become suspicious.

Furthermore, Fu Xiang is currently deeply entangled in Su Nan's affairs, so how could she be willing to accept others?

As for the mission of gathering intelligence on the demon race, it is not difficult to entrust this important task to a trusted female demon.

"My sisters, let me be frank. Since following Su Zhexian, I would have no regrets even if it meant giving my life. I doubt there is any other man in this world who could capture my attention."

Upon hearing Fu Xiang's (Li Lihao's) words, all the plastic sisters had also heard about it. This newly emerging strong woman was no ordinary person; she only wanted to cling tightly to the power of Su Nan.

The crowd chuckled and began to whisper among themselves.

"Sister Fuxiang is indeed a tender-hearted person, and Su Zhexian is exceptionally talented and elegant. I wonder how he will reveal his true abilities in these three days?"

Fu Xiang sneered contemptuously. These alluring and arrogant women were unfathomably cunning.

Chapter 174 Fragrant Words, Lingyue's Worries

Fu Xiang spoke frankly at this moment, mentioning the three joyful days and three nights she spent with Su Nan, which she described as being in a fairyland. These words would probably spread before nightfall.

At that time, rumors will surely spread again that Su Zhexian is dashing and romantic, while Fu Xiang is extremely vulgar.

"If this applies to one night, calculate the remaining three nights yourself."

Then, Fu Xiang smiled shyly, a faint blush rising on her cheeks. She gently covered her delicate face with a small fan, like a shy young girl.

The seasoned veterans understood the metaphor; wasn't this the implication of "seven times a night"?

The gazes of the crowd fixed on Fu Xiang 567 were burning with the flames of jealousy, almost ready to devour her alive. However, Fu Xiang deliberately put on a weak and helpless act, making her seem even more deserving of a beating.

Mingyan forced a smile, a slight smirk playing on her lips. "The Immortal Su is a dashing and talented man; he may have the honor of visiting our academy someday. Sisters, why not seize the opportunity?"

Just as the leaders were nodding in agreement, Fu Xiang suddenly revealed a captivating smile, gentle yet enchanting.

"Su Shi, the banished immortal, had a particular fondness for young children."

As soon as Fu Xiang finished speaking, she picked up a piece of beef and said, "Hmm... the chewiness of this beef is really quite strong."

In this tranquil atmosphere, Fu Xiang could faintly hear anxious grinding of teeth.

In the southern Jiangsu prefecture.

Xu Lingyue took the dress that exuded a rich fragrance. Her already slightly rosy cheeks became even more beautiful and charming, and a faint blush appeared on her earlobes.

"Lingyue, what's wrong?"

Xu Lingyue wore a moon-white long dress, which made her skin appear even whiter and more radiant. Her features were delicate and three-dimensional. Her gaze toward Su Nan was filled with deep worry.

"I'm just worried about the young master."

At lunchtime, Su Nan's gaze swept over the various seafood dishes on the table, as well as the conspicuous tiger penis and deer antler, and he immediately understood the source of Xu Lingyue's worries.

The young maid was worried about her overwork at the music and dance academy, so she carefully prepared nourishing foods for her.

"Lingyue, speak your mind, who taught you to act like this?"

Xu Lingyue wielded immense power, controlling every aspect of life in southern Jiangsu, from daily meals and living arrangements to precious stationery and the sale of famous inkstones—all were managed by her.

“Your Highness, I am not very knowledgeable about this matter either, so I need to consult my mother… However, I still have some doubts and do not know if it is appropriate.”

Xu Lingyue recalled her visit to Li Ru last night, where she saw Li Ru shaking her head repeatedly and sighing deeply, expressing her deep regret over Su Nan's unrestrained behavior in his youth.

Su Nan couldn't help but laugh. Li Ru did have some insight, but in his opinion, this insight seemed to be of no use.

"Please pack these items... tiger penis, sea cucumber and deer antler... together and take them back to Lao Xu. I don't need them here for the time being."

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Xu Lingyue waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "Young master, this is not right. All of this was carefully prepared by your servant."

Su Nan helplessly grabbed Xu Lingyue's arm, gesturing for her to sit down, "Please sit down, let me explain properly to you."

“These items are of no use to me, and since I am far away from the brothel, these delicacies are of no use to me either. Therefore, I might as well take them back and give them to Old Xu.”

Xu Lingyue may appear innocent and cute, but she is actually quite shrewd and not as naive as Chu Caiwei. Su Nan pointed this out to her, and she immediately understood.

Chapter 175 A Gift to Princess Lin'an, A Smile That Could Topple Cities

"In this light, my arrangement has actually become a disadvantage for you, young master."

Su Nan cautioned, "It might hurt you."

Xu Lingyue's head hung low, her neck flushed, and her mind was in turmoil.

After the meal, Princess Lin'an arrived.

"Ahem! All of you, get out!"

As is customary, the city of Lin'an was cleared again to allow for private conversations with Su Nan.

The warm sunlight streamed through the windowpane and fell upon Lin'an.

She wore a bright red palace dress, which made her look even more elegant. She was adorned with gorgeous and intricate jewelry around her neck. Such a luxurious outfit was not something an ordinary woman could easily pull off.

"Sparse shadows slant across the water, the surface is calm, and a faint fragrance wafts through the shallows; under the moonlit dusk, the delicate scent floats in the air, as if one were immersed in a poem or painting... Su Nan, you are truly a multi-talented person."

Although Biao Biao was polite in her words, there was an indescribable bitterness in them, which could be seen from her slightly upturned red lips.

"Your Highness, in Lin'an, the art of composing poetry emphasizes the harmony between the poem and the scene. The poem you mentioned, if placed in the Plum Blossom Courtyard, just as the plum blossoms are about to bloom, would better reveal its exquisite artistic conception."

Lin'an stood up, walked slowly to Su Nan's side, unconsciously straightened her chest, and said with a hint of determination, "I wish to hear Su Zhexian recite a poem. Are you willing to comply?"

What is the question?

Princess Lin'an pondered for a moment, then pointed to herself and said, "Then let's use myself as the theme. Whether it's a poem or a lyric, I've already come up with a title for you: 'Respectfully Presented to Princess Lin'an'!"

Su Nan shook his head helplessly. Biao Biao was indeed very stubborn. If he didn't squeeze out some words today, he probably wouldn't give up easily.

"no problem!"

Upon hearing the affirmative reply, Lin An's lips immediately curved into a smile, and joy shone in her peach-colored eyes. She gazed intently at Su Nan, her anticipation evident. "That's wonderful!"

Su Nan sat upright in the grand chair, and solemnly began to speak:

"Your Highness, please take two steps forward and keep smiling so that I can observe carefully and describe it in more detail."

Lin'an did not notice anything amiss, so she gently lifted her skirt and stepped gracefully into the center of the study, her face beaming with a gentle and sweet smile.

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The poems that Su Nan had conceived of describing beautiful women were mostly written for singers and dancers; it seemed rather inappropriate to use them to praise a princess.

It seems I can only piece it together haphazardly, since the appreciation taste of Lin'an is really incomparable to that of Huaiqing.

"A graceful beauty with eyes like the autumn moon, often wearing a long dress, walking with ease, in full view of everyone, her smile is enough to captivate a city, and all things in the world become dust."

"A verdant tree stands tall and straight. In addition to the gifts of nature, every part of it exudes exquisite beauty, like the bright moon reflected on the vast river of clouds, its form like the shimmering waves rippled by a gentle breeze."

Upon hearing Su Nan's voice, Lin'an felt a surge of excitement, and that blushing, heart-pounding feeling returned!

"Among the bustling crowd, only your smile remains. All the world's splendor is but dust settling down... Su Nan, are you truly so resolute?"

Lin'an's eyes are like flowing autumn water, their movement seemingly carrying away the weight of the mortal world, making one feel light and graceful, like a fairy dancing.

This Su Nan is indeed skilled at praise; he compares the colors of the world to dust, and this includes Huaiqing Bacai as well.

Chapter 176 A Closer Look Reveals Everything's Good, It's All Flattery

At this moment, Lin'an's eyes were brimming with smiles, almost overflowing with joy.

The art of appreciation seems rather rudimentary, and it is difficult to discern the appearance of such a chaotic string of words. However, even so, such vocabulary is still considered a masterpiece today.

"Su Nan, please write down this poem. I intend to make it widely known. From now on, no woman shall be allowed to ask you for poems."

Little brat, you're quite domineering.

Others may ask for poems, but I can send them to them myself.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for saving me from trouble."

After finishing his speech in Su Nan, I quickly wrote this poem.

Princess Lin'an clenched her fists, her heart filled with both anticipation and slight trepidation. She asked, her voice trembling slightly, "Su Nan, do you... do you really think I've done everything perfectly?"

Su Nan was suddenly stunned, only then noticing that she had taken the five words "look closely and you'll see something good" seriously.

"Her Highness is always worthy of praise; whether I notice or not, her charm remains constant."

Lin'an's heart pounded wildly, so he picked up Su Nan's seal and carefully stamped it on the end of the calligraphy and painting.

"Su Nan, this poem is a precious gift that you willingly presented to me. The words contained within are all from your own mouth, and were not imposed upon you by anyone else!"

After Su Nan finished writing, Princess Lin'an blushed, picked up the small scroll of poems, and hurriedly left.

They left, bouncing and skipping.

Princess Lin'an truly kept her word, widely disseminating this poem, which was "voluntarily" presented by Su Nan, and even declaring that Su Nan would no longer use poetry to depict women's images.

A month or so later, the night watchman arrived at the yamen.

When the eldest princess played chess with Wei Yuan, she was full of vigor and showed no mercy to Wei Yuan, displaying her majesty.

"Your Highness possesses extraordinary character and cares deeply for the people. I am sincerely impressed and deeply admire you."

Huaiqing placed his last piece, his expression calm and his tone even, "Lord Wei, thank you for your modesty."

"Have you answered the questions I asked you last time, Lord Wei?"

Wei Yuan slowly lowered his gaze and said calmly:

“Su Nan seems to have some unique insights into military and political strategies. Why doesn’t Your Highness invite him into the palace so that you can learn a thing or two from him?”

When the eldest princess heard that Lin'an City had invited Su Nan, she learned that Su Nan had declined, saying that he was too busy to attend to the matter.

Such actions could only be carried out in Lin'an. Huaiqing, knowing the intelligence and pride of the people of southern Jiangsu, would not easily do anything that might be rejected.

This is Princess Huaiqing, who has a particular fondness for the feeling of having everything under her control.

She had not visited southern Jiangsu for a long time, and was always melancholy in her heart. In particular, hearing that he had written a poem and presented it to Lin'an made her feel complicated and overwhelmed with emotions.

Why mention "A single glance from a crowd of beauties turns all worldly splendor to dust," or praise "A closer look reveals a beautiful scene everywhere"? This is clearly just flattery!

How could that little girl from Lin'an be worthy of this worldly splendor, as fleeting as a dream, as ephemeral as dust? Her actions always carried a touch of the bizarre, so how could anyone appreciate the beauty within her?

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