How can someone travel through time and space and become a beggar?

Zhao Huazhang immediately sat up straight and explained with a serious expression, "No, this is my first time in this courtyard."

His nervousness made Xia Chu think he was a bit of a pushover, but she didn't doubt Zhao Huazhang. He couldn't even kiss, so he didn't look like someone who frequented brothels. But she didn't show it, deliberately raising an eyebrow and looking at him with a bit of scrutiny, "Do the other courtyards come here often?"

"We were just drinking and chatting, and we never hired these dancers and musicians." Zhao Huazhang frowned, with an indescribable feeling, not knowing how to prove that he did not like this kind of occasion.

Xia Chu looked at him sideways with a look of distrust.

"I have two good friends here. I'll ask them to come over and talk to you." As he said that, he stood up. Xia Chu couldn't help laughing, which stunned Zhao Huazhang.

"I believe you." Xia Chu pulled him to sit down and talked about business. "What did you ask me to see?"

Zhao Huazhang looked into her eyes and saw they were indeed full of smiles, not anger. Then he said, "There's talk of Cheng Zhiliang being a playboy, but I've learned otherwise. He's actually quite talented, and there were hidden reasons for his expulsion from the academy. He made a fool of himself on our wedding day, but he hasn't touched another woman since. He even said a while ago that he'd stay clean from now on."

Xia Chu glanced down and saw Cheng Zhiliang standing up, saying something, and then walking away. "Then he's still here."

"The person who set up this trap is quite important. I'm afraid he won't be able to refuse." Zhao Huazhang explained.

Xia Chu was half-believing and half-doubting, "I see that Sister Yun's face has become gloomy recently. I'm afraid the Cheng family treats her badly."

Zhao Huazhang covered his lips and coughed dryly, seeming to find it difficult to speak.

"What?" Xia Chu asked in confusion.

"Regarding matters in the inner palace," Zhao Huazhang, a grown man, was asking about these things. It wasn't normal in the first place, but to reassure Xia Chu, he spoke out. "The Cheng family's parents are actually very satisfied with Li Yun, but... it seems that they haven't... haven't... consummated their marriage." He said the last two words very softly. "Mother Cheng has urged them several times."

Xia Chu opened her mouth, her face flushed. She hadn't expected Zhao Huazhang to be able to find out about something like this, but, but they couldn't intervene in such matters. She pursed her lips and said, "If Cheng Zhiliang really changed after getting married, why, why..." She kept asking why, but couldn't say the rest. "Forget it, there's nothing we can do about this kind of thing."

Zhao Huazhang nodded. Indeed, no one could help with this.

"Young Master, Cheng Zhiliang seems to have returned to the city." Qingsong said in a low voice.

"Then let's go too." Xia Chu couldn't stay any longer. The music was too sticky and gave him goosebumps.

After several people left the yard, Zhao Huazhang stopped and said hesitantly: "I have some good friends here who want to meet you. Are you willing?" In fact, this was also the purpose of why he brought Xia Chu here today. There was actually nothing to see for Cheng Zhiliang.

"Oh," Xia Chu blinked, "Then meet?"

Zhao Huazhang was delighted. In fact, he was worried that Xia Chu would be unwilling, so he rejected the suggestion when they made it. This way, even if Xia Chu disagreed, the others would just think that he didn't want to bring people to meet them, and they wouldn't have a bad impression of Xia Chu. "Then let's go over there. They have another courtyard over here, which is quieter."

"Is it far?" Xia Chu was afraid of the size of the villa.

Zhao Huazhang paused and said to Qingsong, "Go get a sedan chair."

"Forget it." Xia Chu waved his hands quickly.

Zhao Huazhang's friend was further up. The higher they went, the quieter it became. Even the servants passed by silently. There were even fewer people coming and going. Basically, only the servants of the villa could be seen. Those who came here usually came up in sedan chairs. There were almost no people who came up like them...

The slope of the mountain was gentle, so walking wasn't too strenuous. She glanced back and saw people coming and going at the gate. She couldn't see more clearly, but she was definitely getting higher and higher.

When they finally arrived, Xia Chu was slightly out of breath. She hadn't exercised in a while, and her endurance wasn't what it used to be. If she had known it was so far, she would have taken a sedan chair. Her forehead was sweating, and it seemed a bit rude to meet guests in such a mess.

Zhao Huazhang first took her to wash her face and tidy up. The three people over there had already received the news that Zhao Huazhang had brought a girl!

"Take away all the wine and food and replace them with some exquisite snacks." Zhou Fei quickly asked people to clean up.

Zhuo Xi looked around and said, "It smells like alcohol. Quick, open all the doors and windows and light some incense."

Wang Zhuojun scoffed at his two friends' nervous attitudes, "Is it really that serious? I heard they're just from a small family..."

Zhou Fei's eyes turned cold, and he said sternly: "Shut up! Don't blame me for not warning you. If you say one more word, Zhao Huazhang will cut off ties with you."

Wang Zhuojun's smile froze. "Really? Zhuoxi?"

Zhuo Xi brushed off his sleeves and asked his attendant to help him straighten his clothes. Without even glancing at Wang Zhuojun, he said, "Since we've known each other for so many years, I'm going to advise you to keep your mouth shut if you can't speak."

With both of them saying so, Wang Zhuojun wasn't completely clueless. After a moment's thought, he straightened his clothes.

When Zhao Huazhang and Xia Chu came in, the three people in the room were sitting upright, not mentioning dancers or musicians. There was a book in front of them, saying that the three of them were discussing academic matters, and Xia Chu believed it.

As I walked along just now, the furnishings here are elegant and completely different from the previous place.

"This must be Miss Wang, right? I've often heard Shen Zhi mention her, and seeing her today is truly eye-catching." Zhou Fei stood up, smiling a very kind and harmless smile. "My name is Zhou Fei, nice to meet Miss Wang." He raised an eyebrow slightly at Zhao Huazhang, and seeing his satisfied expression, he knew he had guessed correctly.

"Zhuo Xi, greetings to Miss Wang." Zhuo Xi also came forward. "I've heard that Shen Zhi has someone he's been missing for years, and today I finally get to meet her."

"Wang Zhuojun, greetings, Miss Wang." Although Wang Zhuojun somewhat disdained Miss Wang, he only dared to speak behind her back. He would never do anything to embarrass someone in person; after all, it was Zhao Huazhang who had brought this upon himself. Embarrassing her would be a slap in Zhao Huazhang's face.

Xia Chuyi greeted them one by one, and Wang Zhuojun's eyes flickered. Although she came from a small family, her gestures were impeccable. Her demeanor and expression were just right. Moreover, he lowered his eyes and didn't look at her any further. This appearance could be described as naturally beautiful.

But he was still puzzled. There were many beautiful women from wealthy families. Why did Zhao Huazhang choose this one? And Zhao Huazhang was not a superficial person. Could this woman really have something outstanding?

"Please sit down." Zhou Fei wanted to give up the seat of honor, but Zhao Huazhang raised his hand to refuse and took Xia Chu to sit to the side.