Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

Chen Shao waved his hand and said, "I appreciate your kindness, sir."

"But with the world still unsettled, how can I think of a home?"

"After we have built a great enterprise together and saved the people from their dire straits, it will not be too late to talk about personal feelings."

hiss--

This statement alone boosted Chen Shao's personal charm by another 20%.

After all... this is a classic quote left by Huo Qubing.

"With the world still unsettled, how can one have a home!"

"The immortal master is indeed no ordinary person!"

The distinguished guests all applauded and praised the event.

The shy girl almost stumbled and fell over.

What does that mean?

He didn't like me?

Chen Shao really didn't think much of him; a mature man should understand Cao Mengde.

Of course, the main reason is that Chen Shaozhi isn't here. He's about to take down your whole family, so he wouldn't have such thoughts.

"Immortal Master, please take a seat and let's have a good drink together."

Chen Shao was completely immersed in playing the role of a peerless master.

He shook his head again.

"I am a layman and do not enjoy alcohol."

"I have come to your door today only to seek someone who can ascend to heaven, with blueprints for a repeating crossbow and three volumes of audiobooks."

"A golden opportunity is now before you gentlemen."

"If you dare, my lord, Lulong will soar to new heights, and tens of thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers outside the city will be incorporated into Lulong. The day of our success will be the day I retire."

"If you dare not, my lord, I will not waste any more time and will leave Lulong immediately to find someone else."

Xiao Yan was taken aback for a moment, "There are other candidates for Immortal Master..."

"Han Wei, the military governor of Jiannan, was stationed in Bashu. This place was surrounded by natural barriers on all sides, and one man could hold off ten thousand."

"Within its vast fertile plains, rice can be harvested three times a year, and it is self-sufficient in salt and iron, making it the best choice besides Lulong."

To jointly attack the imperial court is, after all, a major event.

As a military governor and the representative of the Xiao clan, Xiao Yan had to be cautious.

He immediately dismissed everyone.

Only the clan elders remained.

They relentlessly pestered Chen Shaoxian until he took out the celestial book to take a look.

Chen Shao could not remember much of the three volumes of the Heavenly Book.

However, this era, which is similar to that of the ancients, is ultimately limited in its perspective.

Chen Shao casually drew an AK, a Desert Eagle, and wrote down some medical knowledge he used in his previous life, as well as the periodic table of chemistry.

The audience was both amazed and bewildered.

He immediately declared that he and Chen Shao were going to do something big—a surprise attack on the Iron Fist Army.

However, the time and place still need to be communicated between Chen Shaohe and the imperial court.

In Lulong, all that's needed is to train troops in advance and prepare for deployment at any time.

Chen Shao repeatedly emphasized that the information must be kept absolutely secret, otherwise it could easily be leaked or cause unrest among the troops.

......

The banquet ended late at night.

Chen Shao, led by his servants, was preparing to leave the mansion.

Suddenly, a little maid with her hair in two buns came running up to them.

"Immortal Master, please wait a moment, my lady requests your presence."

Chen Shao was slightly taken aback. After thinking for a moment, he followed the little maid.

Upon entering the lady's boudoir, the maidservant tactfully withdrew, closing the door behind her.

The lady had already changed out of her formal dress and into a casual jacket.

Her sideburns were removed, and her dark hair was half-up and half-down, giving her a very charming look.

He was lying face down on the table.

Perhaps because the weight on her chest was too heavy, she placed it directly on the table to relieve the pressure.

Chen Shao bowed respectfully with his hands clasped.

"This humble Taoist has met with the lady."

"No need for such formalities, Immortal Master."

The beautiful woman looked Chen Shao up and down, then suddenly smiled sweetly.

"My name is Shen Yueying. You can just call me Yueying. Don't call me Madam this or Madam that. There are no outsiders here."

"Am I not an outsider?" Chen Shao laughed.

"May I ask why you summoned me, Madam?"

Seeing his stubbornness, Shen Yueying wasn't annoyed.

A soft sigh:

"It's nothing serious, but my daughter asked me to ask you a question, Master. At the banquet just now, you rejected her so decisively. Did you not think much of her...?"

"With the world in turmoil, how can I think of a home? I have dedicated my life to saving the people and helping the world. I have no time for personal feelings or matters of the heart."

Shen Yueying burst out laughing, her body trembling slightly with laughter.

It almost crushed the table.

"Master, please don't try to fool me with those empty words."

"When you said that at the banquet just now, you were clearly dishonest; it was a lie."

Eh?

Chen Shao felt a slight chill; this woman was quite clever.

His expression remained unchanged; he merely smiled slightly and changed his words:

"Madam has excellent eyesight. Since I cannot hide it from you, I will tell you the truth."

"In my early years, I had a childhood sweetheart who ran off with a rich young man. At that time, I made a solemn vow that I would never marry in this life."

"I am politely declining your daughter's offer not because she is bad, but because my heart is still troubled and I have not yet avenged my great grudge."

"That's more like it. How could a dashing and spirited man like the Immortal Master not have feelings for women?"

As she was talking, she suddenly climbed onto the tatami mat.

She struck a yoga pose, specifically the cow pose within the cat-cow pose.

Kneeling position with limbs bent, back arched, head up, and buttocks sticking out.

"What are you doing, Madam!"

Chen Shao covered his face with his sleeve.

"The immortal master just said at the banquet that even massage is a skill learned from celestial beings."

"My spine has been hurting terribly. I wonder if the immortal master could... heal this young lady's ailment..."

Chen Shao looked around, his face full of embarrassment.

How could he not understand the implications?

Why is the matriarch of such a large family in such a hurry?

"Immortal Master, there is no need to worry. Xiao Yan and I have been separated for more than ten years. This courtyard is where I live alone. Even he doesn't come here on weekdays, and no servant would dare to trespass."

Is this what I'm looking at?

"Madam, you misunderstand. That's not what I meant. I was just looking to see if there was a crack in the ground I could crawl into."

"I am busy with military affairs and am unable to help you with your troubles at the moment. Farewell."

Chen Shao turned to leave, but a pair of hands wrapped around his waist from behind.

Shen Yueying pressed herself against him like a soft, warm cloud.

She said coquettishly:

"The Immortal Master just said that Qingmei was stolen. Do you...do you want revenge?"

"What revenge?" Chen Shao didn't understand.

"He also stole someone else's...someone else's wife."