Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

Eileen Chang said: The road to a man's heart is the esophagus, the road to a woman's heart is...

Just to be on the safe side, Gao Zhao walked both routes once... twice, three times, four times!

To this end, he also used his gratitude points to reset his physique at a crucial moment. In fact, it was not just a simple reset; the increase in physique value meant that his physical strength was stronger than before.

This also fully demonstrates how much he values ​​Xiangnu!

During this time, Fan Tong made a special trip back after finishing his business. It has to be said that the little maid who followed Xiang Nu was really good. She took the money and did her job well. She called out to welcome Fan Tong all the way, and she could tell he was coming back from far away.

Xiangnu panicked, but Gao Zhao remained calm, lying on the bed without moving, letting her think of a solution.

Hearing Fan Tong's footsteps getting closer and closer, Xiang Nu quickly came up with a plan. She pulled the quilt over herself to cover the two of them, saying that she had a cold and fever and needed to cover herself with the quilt to sweat it out. She also told Fan Tong not to come near so as not to catch the disease.

Seeing that her face was flushed and her long hair was wet with sweat and stuck to her face, Fan Tong believed her without thinking much about it and asked her where Gao Zhao had gone.

Xiangnu then said that Gao Zhao had left shortly after he went to Kaifeng Prefecture.

Fan Tong suddenly realized that it was indeed inappropriate for a man and a woman to be alone in a room together. Gao Zhao had obviously felt awkward, which was why she left.

Gao Gongming is a true gentleman!

After a moment of reflection, he glanced at Xiang Nu again and felt a surge of desire. However, remembering that she had just said she had caught a cold, he had no choice but to give up and, with the grace of a gentleman, took his leave.

Little did Fan Tong know that as soon as he stepped out of the room, Xiang Nu bit her lower lip in obvious distress...

By the time he rushed back to his dormitory, it was already late. As soon as he entered, he saw that Gao Zhao's room had been extinguished. He greeted him and received a muffled response from inside, but then there was no further communication.

Fan Tong had no suspicions, assuming that Gao Zhao was tired from his journey and had gone to bed early. He smiled, shook his head, and turned to return to his own residence.

The next day, Gao Zhao gave Xiang Nu another severe scolding before slowly getting up and dressing. He glanced at Xiang Nu, who was fast asleep, exhausted, and smiled proudly before stepping out of the room.

On the way, Gao Zhao encountered a terrified maidservant. He pulled her close and whispered in her ear, "Shall we have a little sparring session?"

Having worked in the brothel for a long time, the young maid naturally understood Gao Zhao's meaning. Her face flushed red, and she lowered her head without saying a word. After a while, she softly hummed in agreement.

Gao Zhao laughed heartily, slapped her on the buttocks, and strode away.

The young maidservant gazed at his retreating figure, feeling both shy and timid, yet secretly anticipating something within her. Her face flushed even more, her beauty captivating.

Gao Zhao leisurely ate breakfast in the city, then went to a teahouse for a few cups of tea, and only returned around noon.

Upon entering the Biyongzheng Hall, he arrived just as get out of class was ending. He then leisurely went to the public kitchen, and as soon as he sat down, Fan Tong came looking for him.

Seeing the smile on his face, Gao Zhao knew that Qin Hui had fooled him.

"Brother Gongming, you must be exhausted from yesterday. Thank you for your help!" Fan Tong stepped forward with a smile and bowed.

Gao Zhao thought about it carefully and realized it was true. He waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. It's just helping my brothers; it's my duty!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Tong laughed even more heartily, then sat down opposite him and told him about the wedding banquet he had invited him to on the last day of summer.

Gao Zhao readily agreed, but in his heart he was thinking that he should tell Xiang Nu not to let Fan Tong touch her!

No sooner had he finished speaking than Su Mian walked over, leaned in, and winked, saying, "Gongming, are you free on the last day of summer? Let's go to the Ponzi scheme den together and broaden our horizons!"

Upon hearing this, the two of them turned to look at him simultaneously, both giving him the same look of disdain.

Fan Tong curled his lip. He had taken away the ladies from the den of iniquity, while Fan Tong had never even been to a place like that. He would crush Fan Tong on the fifth floor this time!

Gao Zhao said with a look of disgust, "Brother Su, I always thought of you as one of my kind, as upright and virtuous as I am, but I never imagined you would still fall into depravity!"

"No, no!" Su Mian was embarrassed by their questioning, his face turning red. He quickly explained, "We're just going to take a look, just for a cup of tea... Everyone's getting ready to go take a look..."

"Just because everyone does it, does that mean it's right?" Gao Zhao said seriously, "We Confucian scholars study the ways of sages and act like gentlemen. Whether this matter is right or wrong depends on our own hearts; what does it have to do with others? Ask yourself, does this conform to the principles of the sages?"

Su Mian was deeply ashamed and left, covering his face.

Gao Zhao then looked at Qin Hui, who was sitting in a corner. No matter how excited the people around him were talking, he remained unmoved and just silently ate his plate of amaranth... This thing must be old now.

"Brother Huizhi is self-disciplined and respectful of propriety, unswayed by sensual pleasures, and possesses a steadfast will; he will surely achieve great things in the future!"

Fan Tong, however, had a different opinion, saying dismissively, "His resilience is utter nonsense! He's just poor, he can't afford to go, so he has to restrain himself and follow the proper etiquette. Even if he wanted to be seduced by sensual pleasures, he didn't have the means!"

Gao Zhao: "..."

He didn't quite understand why this guy harbored such malice towards Qin Hui!

After spending so much time together, he felt that Qin Hui was quite... quite bad!

Yes, that's how loyal ministers treat treacherous ministers!

Water and fire are inherently incompatible!

The reason I contacted Qin Hui was to infiltrate the enemy!

To deal with treacherous officials, you have to be even more treacherous than them!

After finishing their meal, the students were still discussing going to the brothel. Gao Zhao sighed deeply, thinking, "These people are the future of the Song Dynasty!"

With them all so indulging in sensual pleasures, is there any hope left for the Song Dynasty?

Gao Zhao even considered reporting them!

Anyway, I can't go...

However, before Gao Zhao could report it, the school official from Biyong came in a hurry with an official document.

When Consort Liu passed away in the palace, the Emperor was devastated and bestowed upon her the posthumous title of "Mingda Yiwen". He suspended court for seven days and banned music in the capital for one month.

Immediately, the students of Biyong cried out in despair. Music was banned throughout the city, and brothels were ordered to close for a month. They were all preparing to go to the den of iniquity. Why did this happen?

Gao Zhao was immediately delighted; that's exactly how it should be!

A bunch of students who don't want to study properly are thinking about visiting brothels every day. What kind of behavior is this!

Gao Zhao rested at the Biyong for a day, then summoned Qin Hui, took away his borrowing documents, and patted him heavily on the shoulder.

Come again!

Qin Hui smiled bitterly, "You're doing this way way too often!"

It was only because he was studying at a temple that he could afford the rent; otherwise, the rent he was paying would have made him feel bad for a long time.

Gao Zhao arrived at Xiang Nu's courtyard with practiced ease. The maid opened the door, and upon seeing him, she lowered her head shyly.

Gao Zhao chuckled, put his arm around her shoulder, and led the trembling, unsteady maid toward Xiang Nu's room...

After a long while, Gao Zhao, breathing heavily with satisfaction, casually asked, "There's a master in this den of iniquity! Has there been any personnel change recently?"

Xiangnu nestled in his arms, panting softly, and said, "A few months ago, we got a new manager named Fu... Fu Jin..."

"Hmm?" Gao Zhao's gaze sharpened.