Chapter 66: The Gathering Storm 6

  The calm before the storm is always unsettling.

  Luo Tian Emperor was still busy with the upcoming ceremony, celebrating. Several smaller countries' envoys had arrived in Luo Tian and began to enter the palace to present their gifts.

  But another thorny issue is also looming.

  Huangfu Xizhao's identity can no longer be continued.

  Before long, the prince of Lenovo will enter the imperial capital with gifts. At that time, as soon as he enters the palace, he will reveal his true nature.

  Nalan Xixiao and He Xian disguised themselves and left the palace, arriving at the most prosperous area in the south of the city. As the ceremony for the imperial seal approached, the streets of Luotian became increasingly crowded, with people pouring into every doorway, even the coffin shop was packed to bursting.

  On the crowded street, Nalan Xinnuo felt a bit impatient. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. A signboard had entered her line of sight, with three large characters embedded on it - Fengyuelou.

  On the second floor's open balcony, the girls leaned against the railing, playing with their hair and making charming faces, calling out "big brother" this and "big brother" that.

  Nalan Xixiao's mouth curled up and she quickly walked away. Huo Zhe looked up to see where Nalan Xixiao was going, and suddenly his head felt like it was splitting apart.

  This place is going to be their fatal wound.

  Just as they reached the entrance, two flower-adorned girls came forward to greet them. Having seen countless people, they could tell at a glance who was in charge among these few men. They giggled and pulled Nalan Xianyu over, playfully scolding him: "Oh my, young master, how come I've never seen you before? Is this your first time coming to Fengyuelou?"

  Nalan Xianuo smiled slightly and nodded, making a gesture to Quan Long. Quan Long took out a bag of silver from his waist and threw it at the woman, who caught it, but the heavy bag almost made her fall over.

  The girls at the door immediately boiled over and surrounded Nalan Xinnuo, welcoming her in.

  Several women looked at He Xianwu's rough and unrefined appearance, thinking he was easy to deceive. They twisted their slender waists, stretched out their hands, and were about to pull him over when He Xian's eyes widened in anger, scaring the girls back several steps. Quan Long couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  A girl was bold and approached him, but as soon as her hand touched He Xian's, he reflexively pushed her away. If someone else had done that, it wouldn't have been a big deal, but with He Xian's strength, the girl stumbled backward several steps, landing on her butt with her legs in the air, causing the people around them to burst out laughing.

  He patted the place she had touched and said discontentedly: "How annoying!"

  That girl heard this and immediately got up and rushed over, angrily saying: "Who are you saying is unlucky?! You're complaining about being unlucky but you still came, what right do you have to say I'm unlucky? I earn my own money and spend it myself, isn't that cleaner than you?!"

  Never had he seen such a stubborn woman, He Xian was taken aback for a moment, Huo Zhe and Quan Long covered their mouths and snickered behind him.

  "What are you looking at? You think I'm afraid of you? You dare to shout and yell at me, be careful or I'll twist your head off!"

  "Ah yo!!!!!" The girl was also a stubborn one, she put her hands on her hips, with a weird tone, she walked up and leaned her head towards He Xian. "You twist it, come on you twist it! I dare to grow this head just let you twist it! Twist it!"

  That girl stretched out her head and pressed against He Xian's chest. He Xian was forced to retreat repeatedly, but couldn't really twist her head off.

  He Xianzhen was indeed tamed by this woman, and Huo Zhe and Quan Long burst out laughing.

  Ignoring the commotion at the entrance, Nalan Xinnuo walked alone into the grand hall of Fengyuelou. The grand hall was very spacious and could accommodate several hundred people. At this time, it was even more lively than usual.

  Nalan Xixi swept a glance around and her eyes suddenly fell on a table.

  On the table, a man in brocade clothes, with a handsome face, held a beautiful girl in his arms. In comparison, his skin was even whiter and more delicate than the girl's. He smiled brightly, and every gesture exuded an air of nobility that could not be suppressed.

  However, he deliberately spoke loudly and laughed, wanting to blend in with the ordinary people around him.

  He sensed the gaze not far away, turned his head to meet Nalan Xinnuo's unreservedly scrutinizing eyes, looked slightly stunned, and then raised his wine cup at her, dryly laughing twice.

  The last beating hasn't healed completely yet, and there's still a bruise on my forehead, but I've gotten into another accident.

  After Nalan Xixi returned, she had sent someone to investigate the identity of this person. What was strange was that nothing could be found. It was as if this person had never existed in the world, and not a single message was left behind.

  Last time she had already seen that he was not an ordinary person, deliberately suppressing him must have a plan. What she intends to do for the time being is unknown, but it just so happens that he can't fight back or scold back, which explains that his mind is not allowed to startle the snake by hitting the grass.

  It seems this should be one of those people and horses in Nalan Yanran's mouth.

  It's all right, since she has already set her sights on this grand ceremony, she must make trouble, and it's no wonder that she hits him once every time they meet, taking advantage of the fact that he can't fight back, Nalan Xinnuo just loves to take advantage of such small advantages.

  At this time, Huo Zhi walked in, Nalan Xianyu turned his head and whispered a few words in his ear. Huo Zhi was slightly stunned, looked at the table not far away for a moment, then turned around to handle matters.

  The man in brocade saw Nalan Xianyu ordering Huo Zhe to leave again, and he knew in his heart that he was probably going to get another severe beating.

  Seeing the man in brocade clothes with a somewhat frozen expression, Nalan Xianuo smiled at him and went upstairs. Seeing Nalan Xianuo's smile, the man felt a little depressed in his heart. This woman was too unreasonable, seeing each other once and hitting each other was nothing, but she didn't even try to cover it up, and actually showed that kind of "I hit you, what can you do" smile, which was really excessive.

  Suddenly, a group of big men rushed in from outside and walked straight to the man's table. Just like last time, one of the big men picked him up like a basket and carried him out.

  As he passed by the stairs, the man bowed to Nalan Xianuo and said, "Admire, admire!"

  Nalan Xixi looked at him with a faint smile and nodded slightly.

  The miserable cries outside the door continued, and Nalan Xixi's expression turned serious. This person was not simple.

  Nalan Xizuo went to the second floor and was led into a luxurious room by the girls. The old procuress heard that a big spender had arrived today, so she personally brought the courtesans from the building into the luxurious room with a swaying gait.

  She smiled with a trembling flower branch. "Ah, this young master is indeed a talented person, and it's an honor to have you visit our humble abode. I'm deeply grateful and wish you wealth and prosperity, good fortune and all the best..."

  The maidservants arranged the fruit, tea and water on the table one by one and retreated. The old procuress smiled and began to introduce the popular courtesan standing behind her to Nalan Xinnuo. Nalan Xinnuo waved his hand: "No need, you stay here."

  "Hmph..." He Xian raised his eyes to look at the old madam, who was so fat she could barely fit through the door. From a distance, she looked like a round ball, and up close, she looked like an even bigger round ball. Her face was full of wrinkles, and every step she took made the floor creak with a "crackling" sound. Just looking at her made him lose his appetite.

  The flower girls heard this and giggled, the old procuress's face turned red with embarrassment, and she said: "Young master doesn't know, I've already retired from the business, hehehehehehehe!"

  "Hmm..." This time it was Huo Zhe, he looked up and glanced at Nalan Xianyu, Nalan Xianyu's face turned slightly pale, but still calm and composed. In his heart, he was extremely impressed, this was even more powerful than Mount Tai pressing down without moving a single thread.

  Nalan Xixiao pulled out a hundred taels of gold from his bosom, and the old procuress's eyes widened in shock. The several courtesan girls almost fainted, for they had never seen anyone spend money so lavishly before.

  The old procuress dismissed the flower girls with a few words and sat down opposite Nalan Xinnuo, carefully holding the gold in her arms.

  "Has business been good lately?" Nalan Xianyin asked casually as she poured a cup of tea.

  The old procuress replied with a bow. "Good! Very good! It's the best year since we opened this house, thanks to your luck, Princess. The coronation ceremony is approaching, and all the wealthy young masters from various countries who have some reputation and wealth are coming to catch a glimpse of Your Highness's elegance."

  Nalan Xixi nodded. "The person who was beaten up outside just now, has he been coming here often recently?"

  The old lady nodded and smiled. "Come often, that young master is generous, every time he comes to order a table of good wine and good dishes, and brings friends over every day!"

  At this time, Quan Long opened the door and a man walked in with paper and pen.

  "He's brought all sorts of people here, describe them to him and have him draw them out. One person, two taels of gold." Nalan Xianyu stretched out her hand, He Xian handed her a money bag, which she tossed onto the table, the gold inside clinking heavily against the surface.

  The old procuress's eyes widened and she nodded repeatedly, beginning to recall the friends that man had brought over.

  Before long, the old procuress had named nearly twenty people. Nalan Xianyu handed those portraits to Quan Long, who nodded and went out to take care of it. She didn't believe that this time they still couldn't find out his identity.

  Suddenly, the door was suddenly opened, and a girl holding a basin of cold water rushed in. Seeing He Xian, her eyes widened as she lifted the basin and splashed the water towards him. Huo Zhi had anticipated this and quickly pulled Na Lan Xian'er to get up and dodge.

  He was caught off guard and suddenly a bucket of cold water was poured over him, making him wide awake.

  He sat in stunned silence, staring at the girl who had just argued with him at the door, unable to utter a word. Huo Zhe burst out laughing, while Nalan Xinnuo looked at her, but couldn't tear his eyes away.

  It's true that this girl's facial features are extremely ordinary, and she looks just like him. With a bit of makeup, she is the spitting image of Nalan Xinxiao!

  "What's your name?" asked Nalan Xixi.

  That girl suspiciously glanced at Nalan Xianyu and, under the angry gaze of the old madam, said gruffly: "Xiao Lian!"

  Nalan Xixi smiled lightly and turned back to the old procuress, saying: "I'll take this little lotus maiden."

  The old procuress was taken aback, thinking that this young man's aesthetic sense was indeed peculiar. First, he let her stay to keep him company, and now he wanted to redeem Xiaolian, who had hardly any customers. She was worried about how to deal with this little girl anyway.

  She smiled mischievously. "No problem, no problem, I'll dress her up and send her to your place right away."

  Nalan Xixi waved her hand. "No need, Xiaolian, you go pack your bags and come with me now."

  "Ah......ah?!" Xiaolian was a bit stunned, but He Xian became anxious. "No way! Absolutely not..."

  Before he could finish speaking, Huo Zhe pinched him and whispered a few words in his ear. He looked at Xiaolian and suddenly understood.

  This ordinary appearance is indeed a replica of the master's!