Shocking! In this matriarchal society, every man wants to marry me!

"Brother Xia, do you know?" Tears streamed down Zhang Duruo's face. "You were in the palace for so long, and I couldn't sleep a wink day or night. I was so worried about you!"

Xia Muning listened coldly; the woman's performance was so clumsy that Xia Muning almost burst out laughing.

"Brother, do you know how disappointed I was when you didn't attend the last competition for the title of 'Pear Garden Champion'?"

"I was distracted and heartbroken, which led me to lose to that other wretched woman. She's been bullying me openly and secretly these past few days. Brother, you must stand up for me!"

Xia Muning sipped her tea, watching indifferently, her heart unmoved.

Xia Muning's heart was as hard as iron. Apart from Zhongtian, who could evoke her emotions, no one else could move her to tears, and even if someone died in front of her, she would not be moved in the slightest.

He was extremely annoyed by it, but he didn't show it.

He beckoned, and Shishu led out a man from behind. He walked with the grace of a willow in the breeze, and his eyes and brows carried a hint of allure.

He was dressed in luxurious clothes. Zhang Duruo carefully examined his attire; although simple, each item was extremely valuable.

"Brother Xia, who is he?"

Xia Muning held Shan Fuping's hand and said affectionately, "His name is Shan Fuping. He is my adopted younger brother. I am usually very busy, and he always helps me with some of the work."

"I felt bad that I missed the selection of the top pear master last time. Fuping, please apologize to me properly!"

As Shan Fuping looked at their clasped hands, his body trembled involuntarily. He tried his best to control his trembling and nodded.

"I have some matters to attend to, please excuse me." Xia Muning stood up and left the hall, but did not leave. Instead, she stood behind the screen, watching the activity in the hall.

Dan Fuping came to see Xia Muning yesterday. He knelt in front of Xia Muning and begged him to spare his life.

What Xia Muning said to Shan Fuping in prison was not just empty talk to scare her; Xia Muning really did it!

In his spare time, he went to see Xia Lan's husband, and that very night, Shan Fuping was stripped naked and kicked out penniless!

At first, Shan Fuping didn't care about being kicked out.

He has many lovers, but those who were once affectionate and loving have now turned their backs on him!

Left with no other choice, he returned to the brothel.

Xia Muning specifically sought out a woman with unusual tastes and a domineering personality.

They tormented him night after night! Then they left without giving him a single penny.

Over time, Shan Fuping developed hidden injuries all over his body. A few days ago, he went for a checkup and was found to have contracted an unclean disease. He became emaciated and grew thinner day by day.

Dan Fuping couldn't take it anymore. He knew clearly that Xia Muning had hired someone to punish him, so he came to the Zhong residence, knelt on the ground, and begged him.

Xia Muning lifted Shan Fuping's chin with her hand, looking at him as if he were a piece of trash.

"Duckweed, if someone treats you like a precious gem, but you discard you like trash, what does it feel like to be a piece of garbage? What does it feel like to be worse than dead?"

“I can crush you as easily as crushing an ant, but I want you to experience what it’s like to live in hell. However, you now have a chance to crawl out of hell!”

What opportunity?

Dan Fuping was tidied up and adorned with expensive jewelry. He was then presented to a woman, Zhang Duoruo. He needed to use his best skills to make the woman fall in love with him.

After watching Xia Muning leave, Zhang Duruo wiped away her tears. She looked at the man in front of her, assessing his worth.

This man was personally introduced by Xia Muning, so they must have a close relationship. Is there anything about him that she can use?

Zhang Duruo spoke first: "This brother looks so familiar, have we met before?"

Dan Fuping lowered her head and smiled faintly: "We were destined to meet in our past lives, so we must have met before!"

One was tall and elegant, the other smiled faintly with his head down. In an instant, they were struck by a flash of inspiration and began to flirt.

Xia Muning also revealed a sneer. He was very much looking forward to seeing what kind of effect these two would have together.

……

Nakata also felt a bit of anticipation. His days in Daimyo Prefecture were extremely busy. During the day, Nakata would sleep at his residence, and at night he would go to the fighting arena to fight with others.

Sometimes, it would cost ten wooden sticks to go out and see Le Xingxi.

She needed to buy a small house to shelter Lexing Creek from the wind and rain in a very short time.

But today, someone found her. It was Wan Jiajia. She stopped Zhong Tian, ​​looked him up and down, and said in a rather arrogant tone, "Zhong Tian, ​​our city lord wants to host a distinguished guest and needs your help."

Nakata looked at her questioningly: "What can I do?"

"A duel with someone, in the advanced arena. If you win, you'll get 1000 wooden sticks!"

Zhongtian knew that the apples delivered to his door were poisoned, so he didn't immediately agree: "Manager Ma, please explain yourself clearly!"

"You were indeed vigilant. This time, you're not fighting against just one person, but against ten people from the high-level arena!"

Zhong Tian looked at Ma Jiajia and said coldly, "Manager Ma, we have no grudge against each other. You want me dead!"

"No, I'm giving you a chance to become incredibly wealthy."

Zhongtian thought of Le Xingxi, who was still living in the inn. She wanted to give Le Xingxi a small room.

"Okay," Nakata agreed. The confrontation would take place tonight.

Zhongtian traded some food for wooden skewers and enjoyed a delicious meal. Xia Lan, who was next to him, wasn't worried at all. Instead, she shared the gossip she had heard with the others.

"I heard that the distinguished guest invited by the city lord is an extremely handsome man, with a pair of charming peach blossom eyes that can make anyone feel half-melted."

"The city lord has been pursuing him for a long time, but hasn't been able to win him over!"

Someone asked curiously, "The city lord is so powerful, why is he fawning over a man like this?"

Someone scoffed, "This man is not only a miracle doctor, but also a poisoner! Anyone who dares to force him will suffer a terrible death!"

.....

Zhongtian had no interest in these scandalous gossips; all she wanted to do was win.

Once in the dueling arena, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers, Nakata felt like a commodity, using her self-damage and consumption to gain the appreciation of those in higher positions.

In the advanced dueling arena.

Ten people stood there lazily, looking Zhong Tian up and down, their eyes devoid of joy or sorrow. They were all people who had fought in this dueling arena for a long time, and they were extremely indifferent to human life.

However, none of them acted immediately. They were waiting, waiting for the arrival of the most distinguished person in Daming Prefecture, waiting for their battle to bring a knowing smile to the face of the person in high esteem.

This city lord will decide their fate.

The city lord arrived, and the previously noisy crowd immediately fell silent, with everyone's eyes turning towards him!

The city lord was an elderly woman in her fifties, exuding an air of nobility. Behind her followed a man, whom Zhongtian could not see clearly because he was standing far away.

However, she felt a strong gaze directed at her. When Zhongtian looked up, she met a pair of alluring eyes!