Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng was dumbfounded, staring at the banner and sinking into a deep contemplation of the meaning of life, unable to recover for a long time.

What the hell is this? I must be seeing things!

A challenge... and the second one at that? When did this start?

Things are getting so wild. Am I getting old?

Is this what they mean by the world going to hell and morals declining?

Calm down, calm down... maybe it's not what I think!

"Lao Fang, what's that? What does it mean?" Li Yuanzhao stared intently at the banner, studying it.

Fang Zheng sat on his horse, carefully recalling... it seemed he had rambled about some nonsense after drinking.

Did they take it to the brothel and make it popular? This is truly鬼他妈见鬼(Guǐ tā mā jiàn guǐ - lit. Ghost see ghost, a curse word)!

"I don't know! Let's go in and see. I want to see what tricks they're playing in broad daylight," Fang Zheng gritted his teeth and dismounted.

Li Yuanzhao followed closely behind.

As soon as they entered the Snow Moon Pavilion, the atmosphere became noticeably more ambiguous.

Some pink paper was pasted on the windows, and sunlight shone through the paper into the room, creating a full sense of atmosphere.

The prostitutes inside had already changed into fishnet stockings, which showed how popular it had become.

Li Yuanzhao looked around, while Fang Zheng walked straight inside.

At the deepest part, the dancers on the stage were gone, replaced by a row of big men.

Fang Zheng's face grew long.

Having men was bad enough, but there were also two familiar faces inside.

Zhang Biao... Zhou Tie...

These two beasts! Instead of doing their jobs, they're messing around in a brothel? Zhou Tie, I can understand, but Zhang Biao too?

Fang Zheng angrily turned towards the counter, where the shopkeeper was fiddling with an abacus.

Suddenly hearing a loud bang, he quickly looked up.

This one look made him shiver: "Oh, Master!"

"I'm asking you, what's going on with this challenge? How dare you do this with so many people in broad daylight? You don't care about face, but I do! What has Peach Blossom County become?" Fang Zheng said indignantly.

No, even with modern values, he couldn't stand it anymore!

He couldn't control the entertainment industry anymore!

The shopkeeper quickly explained: "Master, you're mistaken! Isn't this just what a group of men do when they get together? They just want to compete."

"It started when a group of people from the county garrison came. They got drunk and insisted on competing to see who could last the longest... There were so many people watching that day, and business was exceptionally good, so... we wanted to try another round... I'm just trying to increase revenue for the county!"

Fang Zheng looked at Zhang Biao on the stage, his face still unsightly: "You're competing on the stage?"

"How could we! With so many people, wouldn't that be shameless?" The shopkeeper said with a wry smile: "They do it in the rooms themselves, and someone keeps time. The people outside eat and drink, waiting for the results to be announced. The main thing is that people from the casino come to open betting."

Fang Zheng's expression softened slightly.

That was more like it!

"That's it for this time. Don't do this kind of thing again in the future. It's harmful to public morals! It's outrageous! If you're not careful, you'll go astray!"

The shopkeeper chuckled: "Master, you're right. You've come at the right time. It's about to start in a little while. Shall I arrange a private room for you?"

"Alright."

Since he was already here, he might as well see it for himself!

Fang Zheng led Li Yuanzhao to a private room in the front row. Li Yuanzhao was still looking around.

Seeing his unpromising appearance, Fang Zheng sighed: "Your Highness, aren't the women in the palace better than this? Why are you so addicted? If you hide it from me and mess around, how will I explain it to His Majesty later?"

"His Majesty is eager for a grandson. He'll beat you to death if he finds out."

Li Yuanzhao stiffly turned his head, stammering: "You... you know?"

"Otherwise? Peach Blossom County is full of my people. How could I not know what you're doing in the county?" Fang Zheng said lightly.

"I finally got rid of Father's people, and you're still monitoring me?" Li Yuanzhao panicked: "Lao Fang! We're brothers. You wouldn't tell Father, would you?"

"Hey, no, but you have to promise me that you won't go to brothels anymore. Aside from anything else, if you get sick, where am I going to get you treated?"

"It's okay, I've been here for so long, and nothing's happened," Li Yuanzhao said in a low voice.

Fang Zheng sighed again: "People always say, 'It's okay! What could happen?' The probability is zero. But if you get infected, it's a big deal. That's why I never do this kind of thing. You have to be as self-disciplined as I am. You already have concubines and so many beautiful women around you, why bother?"

Li Yuanzhao shook his head, bitterly saying: "I don't like them. Father has assigned them to me since I was a child. Those women are like wood! They all smile the same."

"I didn't have a choice before, but now I can leave the palace. You still want to control me. What's wrong with me wanting to see some legs!"

"There's nothing I can do. I'm still holding the position of Grand Tutor, how can I not care? If you like, I can help you design a few sets of 'clothes' that you can take back and have your concubines and beautiful women wear in private. I guarantee you'll be satisfied," Fang Zheng said helplessly.

"What clothes?" Li Yuanzhao asked curiously.

"Clothes that men like to see. I'm not talented, but I know a thing or two. Do you know what JK is? What about bikinis, or Guillotines... I'm too lazy to talk to people about this. If I say it, others will think I'm not observing male virtues. But I'm willing to go all out to help you."

"I don't understand a word, but it sounds very impressive," Li Yuanzhao exclaimed, then added: "Lao Fang, you're really a pervert. No wonder you could create the Snow Moon Pavilion."

"......"

As they were talking, Fang Zheng looked around and suddenly saw a pregnant woman, looking up at the stage.

Taking a closer look, it was actually Sister Chun!

Good heavens, her man is on stage competing for endurance, and his wife is watching below... this is getting more and more absurd.

Fang Zheng quickly got up and pulled Sister Chun over.

Sister Chun was already showing, holding her belly and slowly sitting down, smiling shyly: "Hello, Master."

Fang Zheng was speechless, adjusting his mental state before asking: "How did Zhang Biao get here?"

"I asked him to come. The Snow Moon Pavilion paid him three hundred taels of silver," Sister Chun said honestly.

Fang Zheng: "....."

"Does Zhang Biao need silver?" Fang Zheng asked.

Sister Chun smiled: "No... I was just thinking about helping him save some money. He's strong now, but if he can't protect you in the future, what will he live on?"

"He spends money lavishly and never looks at the price. He eats good food every day. While he's young, I'll help him save some money."

"Besides... there are no other women in this competition."

She's a good woman, but her methods are a little crooked...

Fang Zheng couldn't help but admire her.

"Alright, don't do this kind of thing in the future. I'll take care of him when he gets old."

"I wouldn't dare trouble you, Master. I'm planning to open a restaurant in the future to earn money and support myself," Sister Chun said.

Fang Zheng couldn't help but smile: "A restaurant is good. I'll even help you think of a name. Let's call it Biao's Beauty Soup."

"Thank you for the name, Master," Sister Chun said with a smile.

As they were talking and laughing, the contestants on stage had already taken their positions.

The madam, heavily made up, took the stage and immediately walked to Zhang Biao's side, loudly saying: "Everyone, everyone! Today, our Snow Moon Pavilion has spent a lot of money to specially invite the number one expert in Peach Blossom County, Zhang Biao! Everyone, welcome..."

"Clap clap clap clap.." The audience applauded.

"Brother Biao, do you have confidence in today's competition?"

Zhang Biao said blankly: "I've never lost a competition."

"Good! As expected of the number one expert. Today, we also have an unexpected contestant!" The madam said, walking to Zhou Tie's side: "Legend has it that he is Zhang Biao's master, Zhou Tie! I wonder if he can confirm to everyone whether the rumors are true?"

Zhou Tie looked grim: "His skills were all taught by me. What number one expert? He's just basking in Master's glory. He's not worthy of the name!"

Seeing the atmosphere building, the madam quickly moved closer to Zhang Biao, adding fuel to the fire.

Zhang Biao said faintly: "You're no match for me anymore. I can beat three of you."

Zhou Tie was furious: "Bullshit! Zhang Biao, I'm here today for no other reason than to suppress your arrogance!"

"I'm not afraid of you in a one-on-one fight, and I'm even better than you in marching and formation!"

"Good! Well said!" The prostitutes were extremely excited, applauding again.

"Brother Biao is awesome! I bet you'll win. F*ck him to death!"

"F*ck him to death! F*ck him to death!" The audience shouted in unison.

Zhang Biao's popularity obviously overwhelmed Zhou Tie, and the madam saw that the scene was getting a little out of control.

She quickly shouted: "The competition begins, please all contestants return to your rooms!"

Fang Zheng sat in his seat speechlessly.

That idiot Zhou Tie, he has to compete with Zhang Biao all day long, even about who lasts longer... it's unbelievable.

Li Yuanzhao leaned over and asked: "Lao Fang, who do you think will win? I think that Zhou Tie is also not to be trifled with."

Fang Zheng nodded: "Hard to say."

......