Starting with choosing a wife, creating the most powerful Xia

In the last moment before losing consciousness, Chu Xuan only saw a snow-white, picturesque figure walking towards him and taking his arm.

Then I forgot everything.

When he woke up, it was already early the next morning.

Chu Xuan could only utter "oh" sounds from his dry and sore throat caused by excessive drinking. He sat up with some difficulty, his head still feeling dizzy and throbbing.

"Husband, you're awake?"

Chu Xuan heard Chu Ling'er's gentle voice and turned his head to see her pressing a cloth that had been wetted with hot water and wrung out onto his head.

Chen Xuening and A Leng stood to the side.

Seeing that Chu Xuan was still somewhat dazed, Chen Xuening smiled wryly.

"Honestly, why did you drink so much? Now look what happened, you're completely unconscious. It took a lot of effort to get you back. If it weren't for this woman's strength, it would have been a real mess."

Ah Leng snorted coldly and retorted.

"My husband is so generous. Besides, it's your own fault for being so delicate and weak. Even if he gets drunk again in the future, I'll find a way to bring him home."

Listening to the familiar argument between the two, Chu Xuan finally felt himself recover.

It wasn't until a second later that they realized this wasn't the Scholar's Inn where they were staying. Neither the luxurious tassels by the bed nor the exquisite decorations around them were things that ordinary people could afford.

"This is where?"

After trying to speak, Chu Xuan asked, somewhat confused.

Chu Ling'er explained.

"Sir, you were quite the star at the literary gathering last night. Clerk Lu and Confucian scholar Chen praised you highly. Seeing that you were drunk, they cleared out a courtyard in the government office for you to stay in. Liang An and the others are guarding outside the courtyard."

"Li Sili and Chen Daru?"

Chu Xuan was stunned for a moment.

"Yes."

It was rare to see Chu Xuan looking so bewildered, so Chu Ling'er found it rather novel. She covered her mouth and smiled before nodding and saying...

"Didn't you write the two of them into a poem last night? The two gentlemen heard that the poem would be passed down through the ages, and now their names are also inscribed in it, which is a way of making them famous for all time. This villa is also a way of thanking you, sir. The great scholar Chen even said on the spot, 'All the literary talent in the world is like a bushel, and you alone possess nine-tenths of it. The rest can be shared among the others.'"

She spoke with some excitement, like a child who had seen a new and wonderful toy, almost dancing with joy.

"My lord doesn't know yet, but after the literary gathering last night, you've become quite famous in Linyang City. Everyone says you're a poetic immortal banished from heaven, and they call you the banished immortal."

"A banished immortal? What does that have to do with anything?"

Chu Xuan listened and could only manage a wry smile.

Isn't this the title of Li Bai, the great poet? I only borrowed a few of his poems, how did it end up being attributed to me in such a muddled way?

After hearing Chen Xuening's explanation, he finally understood.

The reason was that before he passed out drunk, he unconsciously uttered the words "I can never go back," and coupled with the last poem he recited, it made people feel that he was not from this place.

Rather, it is a celestial being who was banished to the mortal realm and reincarnated into the Chu family. He lamented that he could never return to heaven, hence this saying.

Otherwise, how can we explain that Chu Xuan knows so much about the heavens, which ordinary people know nothing about, and has described them so vividly?

Upon hearing this explanation, Chu Xuan couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

I thought to myself, these people really have a rich imagination.

I was just reminiscing about the world before I traveled through time, and subconsciously felt that this poem was somewhat sentimental, so I simply recited it. I never expected that those literary figures would interpret it in this way.

But he didn't feel the need to explain further.

After all, at this juncture, the title of a banished immortal still brings him considerable benefits.

Thinking of this, Chu Xuan suddenly paused for a moment.

Chen Xuening, who had poured him water, saw his expression and immediately understood what he was thinking. She chuckled and said...

"You can rest assured about the Qi family's affairs. They will not dare to cause you any more trouble during this period. You didn't see it, but the faces of the Qi family uncle and nephew were as black as charcoal ink. They left in a hurry before the literary gathering was over. It is said that as soon as he returned to the Qi family, Qi Feng was slapped dozens of times on the palms, and his hands were almost broken. He was then put into solitary confinement and has not been released yet."

"I heard that last night at the Qi family's house, Qi Xialuo was cursing and the sound didn't stop until midnight."

Thinking of Qi Feng's fate, the three women felt a sense of satisfaction.

They relied on their status in Linyang City, and despite the fact that their husband had never provoked them, they kept coming to cause trouble for Chu Xuan.

If it weren't for Chu Xuan's extraordinary abilities and ability to turn the tide, his fate would likely have been much worse.

Now the Qi family has brought this upon themselves, their reputation is ruined, and it's a relief for the three women. It's all their own doing.

"correct."

Ah Leng thought for a moment and said.

“My lord, many people came to visit you early this morning, including Lu Sili and Chen Daru. Lin Luo also came once, but after hearing that you were still hungover, he did not disturb you.”

"I understand. Judging from the time, it's already afternoon. I will visit these people tomorrow."

Chu Xuan rubbed his slightly dizzy head and said.

Both Lu Yao and Chen Liang are renowned figures in Linyang City, and befriending them would be a good option for Chu Xuan.

As for Lin Luo, that's a personal relationship with him; at least he can get along with the kid.

As soon as he finished speaking, Liang An's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Young Master Chu, Miss Xiao from Xiaoxiang Pavilion has come to visit."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuan was immediately taken aback: "Which Miss Xiao?"

Chen Xuening scoffed, "Which other Miss Xiao could it be? It's naturally Xiao Ziqi."

She looked at her husband with a strange expression: "Husband, you don't remember, do you? I didn't expect your charm to be so great. Last night when you were drunk, it was this Miss Xiao who was the first to react and help you up."

“She came by this morning before you woke up, and asked us to let her know if you woke up. Well, we haven’t even told her yet, and she’s already come looking for us. She’s really impatient.”

There seemed to be a hint of jealousy and a touch of teasing in his words.

"Snapped."

Chu Xuan rolled his eyes at her and lightly patted her waist and hips.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I've only met her once, no, I haven't even seen her face. How could there be so many twists and turns?"

"Since she's here, we can't let her stand outside in the cold wind. Please invite her to the reception room. I'll wash up first and then go see her."

Chu Xuan stood up as he spoke. Although his legs were still a little weak, he could walk without any problems.

To be honest, he wasn't sure why Xiao Ziqi would come looking for him. Was it love at first sight? Chu Xuan didn't believe such nonsense.

His subconscious told him that this woman might not be as simple as ordinary people thought.