After the divorce, I was adorned in a phoenix robe, while my ex-husband's entire family dug up

Lu Ze walked to the front of Chunfeng Tower, took a deep breath, straightened his chest, and tidied his appearance.

"Young Master Lu, you've finally arrived! The best private room has been reserved for you. Please come this way."

The proprietress smiled obsequiously and led the way for him.

This time he really went all out. Chunfeng Tower is a place that the powerful and wealthy love to come to. He would never consider going there when he was drinking normally because it is too expensive. A superior room might be worth a year's income for him.

But this time, we have to make sure those powerful and influential people are taken care of.

Fortunately, he knew these powerful figures well from his previous life, and he knew their preferences and tastes very well, so pleasing them was really too easy.

In fact, Wei Zhaoning introduced these people to him in his previous life. Now, he was able to arrange a meeting with them without relying on anyone else, which made him very happy.

After waiting for a long time, Lu Ze became impatient and finally sent a servant to ask, "Go to their residence and ask why they haven't come yet."

It was already past the agreed time, and he thought that these people were usually not punctual, so he waited for a while. Who knew that almost an hour had passed, and in this top-class private room, apart from Lu Ze, not even a fly had appeared.

A short while later, the attendant returned. "Young master, Lord Liu said he won't be coming today; he has other matters to attend to."

Lu Ze was so angry that his blood ran cold.

"Where are the others?!"

"Oh, the other adults said to wait a bit, they're already on their way."

Lu Ze finally breathed a sigh of relief. He remembered Lord Liu. If he ever rose to prominence and showed any respect to this man surnamed Liu, he would change his surname and become Lu!

After waiting for quite a while, almost falling asleep, people started arriving one after another.

"Lord Ma, Lord Li, Lord Chen, please have a seat."

Lu Ze put on a smile. The group of people came in with a strong smell of alcohol, clearly indicating that they had been drinking elsewhere and had come here to escape the alcohol.

He cursed inwardly, but on the surface he hurriedly poured drinks for the people.

"Xiao Lu, right? Stop fussing and have a seat."

"Hey, just drinking? That's so boring." Lord Ma scoffed.

Lu Ze laughed and said, "How could I let you gentlemen drink vegetarian wine? That would make me seem too ignorant."

He clapped his hands, and a row of beautiful young women came in.

"Gentlemen, please don't stand on ceremony. Take whichever one you fancy."

He felt a pang of heartache. The girls in the Spring Breeze Pavilion were all expensive, and he couldn't possibly ask the ugly ones to come out and do him a favor.

The adults exchanged smiles, chose a girl they liked to sit down next to them, and then looked at the dishes on the table, all of which were their favorites. They immediately felt more favorably disposed towards Lu Ze, and their words became less self-centered.

"Xiao Lu, I didn't expect you to be so sensible. It's been a long time since I've met such a satisfactory young man."

Encouraged, Lu Ze praised the group again before sitting down.

After several rounds of toasts, Lord Chen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Hey, Little Lu, what kind of business are you in?"

Lu Ze's eyes lit up. "Lord Chen, it's a spice business. My shop is in the south of the city. Oh dear, it's been so long, and I only just remembered. I'm so ignorant. Someone, go to the shop and get some of the best incense to send to the residences of the lords."

"Haha, you're too kind."

"It's just a small token of my appreciation, please don't find it offensive, sirs."

The adults were very satisfied with Lu Ze, and Lu Ze could feel it too. He had seriously studied how to conduct himself in society and how to please people before he came. He was now a master at it.

"Xiao Lu, are you just going to watch us have fun? You're not even going to pick a girl to keep you company. You're so young, don't tell us you're not up to the task."

Lu Ze thought to himself, "My heart can't hold anyone else but Bai Yunxiao. I'm not interested in men, let alone women."

But he couldn't refuse the officials' request and enthusiasm, so he could only say, "I was just thinking that you officials should have fun first."

"Hey, don't be so formal. To be honest, I really like you, young man. You're sensible and considerate. If you ever need anything in the future, just come to the Chen residence to find me. I, Chen, have accepted you as my brother."

"That's right, why are you being so polite with us? Go pick one."

That's the power of alcohol; after a few rounds, complete strangers can become bosom buddies.

Lu Ze didn't care how much was true and how much was false; at least he had succeeded in winning their favor.

"Let's not talk business today, let's just have fun!"

Despite feeling nauseous, Lu Ze picked out a girl from outside who wasn't ugly or beautiful, but at least the price was within his budget.

Pretending to be having a great time, he drank quite a bit with a few people.

Seeing that everyone was flushed and too weak to speak, Lu Ze said, "Let's call it a day. Brother Chen, let me help you. Let's get together again another day."

"No need, I can walk. Let that girl help me."

Lu Ze understood, "You must take good care of Lord Chen."

The girl smiled and nodded.

The girl next to Lu Ze was also helped up, and the group went downstairs together.

He originally didn't want any physical intimacy with this girl, but he had been praising her and drinking all day, spinning like a top. He was so tired, he had never been so tired before. He figured he should at least be a little less tired now.

"Please take care, everyone! We hope you'll come again soon!"

But as soon as he went downstairs, Lu Ze sobered up instantly.

Bai Yunxiao is here too.

Bai Yunxiao seemed to have seen him too, and his gaze lingered on the courtesan beside him, causing him to frown.

Lu Ze instinctively pushed the girl away, feeling an urge to go up and explain something.

But no matter what I did, I couldn't take a step.

After a brief standoff, Bai Yunxiao chuckled and turned to talk to someone else.

Although his expression was normal, Lu Ze could still see the deep contempt and disdain in Bai Yunxiao's eyes.

His fighting spirit was instantly ignited.

He's about to succeed; he must win Bai Yunxiao back.

"Xiao Lu, what are you standing there for? Aren't you coming or not?"

"Here it comes!"

Lu Ze returned in triumph today and was in a good mood. He immediately splashed a bucket of cold water on the drunken Lu Zhufeng to wake him up.

"Brother, I had a good day. Just you wait, my business will improve soon!"

Lu Zhufeng was already resentful, but upon hearing this, his smile became increasingly distorted.

He wanted to kidnap Wei Zhaoning, lock her in a dark room, and make sure she could never escape the Marquis's mansion for the rest of her life.

The attendant suddenly exclaimed, "My lord! Good news! His Highness the Crown Prince requests your presence; he says it's urgent!"

Lu Zhufeng immediately sat up, exchanged a glance with Lu Ze, and the two smiled at each other.

It seems even Heaven is helping the Marquis's mansion.

Wei Zhaoning, Pei Yi, you will get your comeuppance!