After I disguised myself as a man, I became everyone's white moonlight

Rong Qingzhu had not yet heard that Chu Qibai had invited several cousins ​​to live with him, so when she heard about it for the first time, she was surprised and spoke first before Chu Xi could answer.

"When did Qibai get engaged? How come I didn't know?" There was real confusion in Rong Qingzhu's eyes.

Chu Xi, "Don't listen to his nonsense, my cousins ​​are just coming here to stay for a while, they are not going to get engaged."

She took the person in just to block the royal family's idea. She didn't think of dragging the three women into the water. In this era, the royal family was strong enough to force others to divorce and remarry. There were also examples.

Chu Xi herself is not a real man. Even if she was just pretending, she would think of other ways instead of starting with getting married, which would only delay the life of an innocent person.

Even though the restrictions on women in this era were no less severe than those in the Song and Qing dynasties in history, they were required to bind their feet, stay within the main gate and not go out of the back door, and they still believed that a woman's virtue lay in her lack of talent, and they were not allowed to read.

There was no such rule in the Zhou Dynasty. There were girls' schools, and girls were not required to bind their feet and go out without wearing a veil. But even so, it was not an excuse to ruin someone's life.

Tang Yuhuai responded to Chu Xi's rebuttal with raised eyebrows and spoke quickly, "I heard from the servants in the mansion that many people in the capital should know that the Marquis's mansion has taken in three young ladies who are ready to get married. Isn't it normal to have such an idea?"

He had no intention of deliberately ruining a woman's reputation, but it was hard for him to imagine what kind of woman would be suitable for a man as beautiful as Chu Qibai.

"A woman's reputation is important. Don't make irresponsible remarks about them. To me, they are just cousins."

Chu Xi knew that given the royal family's emphasis on reputation and fear of military generals, if she really married a wife who was not of much help, His Majesty would be happy to see it happen.

When Tang Yuhuai saw Chu Qibai's firm explanation, he knew that his cousin really had no other intentions.

As for what the Marquis' wife and the Marquis are planning, either they haven't told Qi Bai yet, or they want to let the two of them develop feelings for each other before talking about it.

As an heir trained by a prominent family, Tang Yuhuai still knew his limits. When Chu Xi reiterated this, he immediately nodded and said that he would not ask more questions about this matter and would not reveal a single word to anyone.

Rong Qingzhu followed them, listening to their conversation without interrupting.

Wangyue Tower was crowded with guests and was extremely lively. The whole street looked like a fairyland. There were talented men reciting poems and composing couplets, young men solving lantern riddles, and women watching the lanterns by the lake.

Chu Xi saw clearly the various forms of life. The three of them had extraordinary looks, and the brocade robes they wore were all of the best quality. They each had a jade pendant around their waist with a different pattern on it.

When they arrived at the entrance of Wangyue Tower, the waiter saw that they were of extraordinary background and quickly called the boss to entertain them.

It was not the first time that the boss entertained Tang Yuhuai. The moment he saw him, he hurried forward to please him.

Chu Xi and the other two entered the private room. Tang Yuhuai was used to eating and using good things, so he paid for their meal and booked the eighth floor.

In addition to their wealth and affluence, they also feared that after getting drunk, they would not be able to control themselves and would talk about sensitive topics, which could cause trouble if heard by other people.

"This wine from Wangyuelou is called Lihuabai. It is said to be the owner's own secret recipe passed down from generation to generation. It is fragrant but not intoxicating. After drinking it, it leaves a light fragrance on the teeth. It tastes very good. I'll ask someone to bring a pot up so that I can taste it carefully."

Rong Qingzhu had run into a wall with His Majesty today and was not in a very good mood. When he heard about drinking, he did not refuse.

Chu Xi...it was even harder to refuse, because she was playing a man after all, and not drinking would arouse suspicion.

"You know all about eating, drinking and having fun." Chu Xi felt that if she had not fought side by side with Tang Yuhuai before, his appearance of having all five vices would be enough for her to trick Tang Yuhuai into thinking he was a playboy.

Tang Yuhuai soon waited for two servants and four maids to arrive, bringing wine, food, bowls and chopsticks, etc.

There is no elevator on the eighth floor, so it will take them a while to climb up.

While the maid was pouring wine and food for them, Chu Xi noticed a woman giving her a vague glance. Tang Yuhuai was sitting opposite her, and when he saw this scene, he drank and watched the show with great delight.

Chu Xi calmly waited for the maid to finish pouring the wine without any expression throughout the whole process, especially when the maid was about to use the serving chopsticks to pick up food for her.

Chu Xi raised her hand and declined, "No need, I can do it myself."

Rong Qingzhu also refused. The Rong family had a family rule that a man without children could take a concubine only when he was 40 years old. It was said that this rule was set by Rong Qingzhu's great-grandfather. The more noble the family, the more they believed that a virtuous wife could bring wealth for three generations.

The more concubines there are in the harem, the less likely it is that you will be able to study hard, take exams, build achievements, and help the world.

On the way back, Rong Qingzhu exchanged the year of birth with Chu Xi. He was three years older than Chu Xi, had reached adulthood, but had not yet married. He should have been engaged, but when he was seventeen years old and had just passed the imperial examination, his grandmother passed away. He mourned for three years and never saw her.

One cannot hold an official position during the two-year mourning period, and even the official position was only officially determined last year.

He did not marry a wife, nor did he have a concubine. This was the family rule of the Rong family. Although Rong Qingzhu had maids around him since he was a child, he was used to doing everything by himself.

Prime Minister Rong felt that his son was more talented and intelligent than himself, and he also felt that the current situation in the court was treacherous and unstable. He did not want to become a victim of the fight for the throne, so he did not discuss the matter for the time being.

Tang Yuhuai is one year older than Rong Qingzhu. He looks the most lively and childish, but he is actually the oldest among the three of them.

"You two are really something. I brought you out to see the world but you can't even relax." Tang Yuhuai was a warrior. He didn't think there was anything wrong with the maid picking up food for him. He didn't even look at the maid.

Chu Xi looked at Rong Qingzhu on the right and said, "Some people like fine wine and beautiful women, while others prefer simple food and simple meals. The world is so big and everything has spirits. There is no single answer."

Rivers and streams should all have their own appearance, and a hundred flowers blooming and a hundred schools of thought contending is what a prosperous age should be like.

Rong Qingzhu smiled at Chu Xi's smiling eyes, held the bottom of the wine glass with his hand, and gently raised the glass in Chu Xi's direction, "Qi Bai is right."

Chu Xi returned Rong Qingzhu's toast, and the two of them were like close friends drinking together, and everything was said without words.

The interaction between the two of them made someone feel jealous.

Tang Yuhuai, "...Qi Bai, if I remember correctly, you are the descendant of a military commander, why do you speak so elegantly?"

Chu Xi smiled but said nothing.

Tang Yuhuai saw that neither of them liked being served by maids, so he didn't ask them to stay, "Everyone, go down. We don't need any servants here."

The four maids serving them did not dare to disobey their orders.

Even restaurant owners have to be careful when dealing with these distinguished guests, and even if they have other little thoughts, they dare not express them directly.

After sending the people away, the first person to relax was not Chu Xi, but Rong Qingzhu.

Tang Yuhuai couldn't help laughing when he saw Rong Qingzhu like this. This upright gentleman was out seeing the world and was full of jokes.