Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Li Yuanzhao tilted his head and thought for a while, then hesitated, "It seems there's a Qi Yuan Festival... I snuck out of the palace to see it a couple of years ago, it was very lively. Why are you asking about this?"

Qi Yuan Festival?

Hearing him say that, Fang Zheng Yi's memory seemed to slowly surface as well, as if he had indeed heard of such a festival.

The Qi Yuan Festival is somewhat similar to Earth's Qixi Festival, but it is purer, without any special meaning.

It is unknown what the origin is, but this day is quite lively, with men and women alike taking to the streets, with lantern parades and the like.

Many men also choose to propose on this day, so basically it's the Jing Dynasty's Valentine's Day.

However, Fang Zheng Yi has been in Taoyuan County for a long time, and Taoyuan County doesn't seem to have such a festival. Every day is as lively as the New Year, so the feeling of festivals is much weaker.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Okay! Let's go with this festival. Doesn't Your Highness want to make some quick money? We'll just catch this festival and make a quick buck!"

Li Yuanzhao's eyes lit up: "How do we make it?"

Fang Zheng Yi stroked his chin: "Of course, by selling things... But we need to come up with some novel goods. After I get back, I'll immediately write a letter to have the county make a batch and send it over."

"In addition... we also need to find someone to market it."

"Hmm... Right! You remember Miss Luo, the courtesan from Cangxiang Pavilion, right? She still owes me a night! Let's find her!"

Hearing this, Li Yuanzhao leaned over with a suggestive look: "Lao Fang... Last time you went upstairs, did anything happen between you two?"

"What happened!? Last time, didn't you keep saying you wanted to give alms to a beggar? I helped you take some snacks."

Fang Zheng Yi squinted at Li Yuanzhao. This kid has bad intentions, what kind of person does he think I am?

I'm afraid of getting sick! With the level of medical care in ancient times, what would I do if something happened?

Li Yuanzhao had a look of sudden realization, making an 'OK' sign with one hand, and with the other... :, then he chuckled, "Pfft! Sorry, I thought you were short, thin, and quick..."

"Watch your words! Be careful I sue you for slander, you're slandering me!"

...............

The next day after finishing his duties, Fang Zheng Yi took Li Yuanzhao straight to Cangxiang Pavilion, accompanied by Zhang Biao.

The criminal trio was standing in front of Cangxiang Pavilion.

At this time, it wasn't too late, but the flow of people in front of Cangxiang Pavilion was like a weaving loom, with many people going in and out.

The three entered the building, went straight to a table and sat down, looking around.

The interior of Cangxiang Pavilion was very exquisite, with pink gauze curtains hanging everywhere, and the sounds of women's laughter and chatter constantly surrounding them.

After Fang Zheng Yi finished looking around, he couldn't help but sigh. Although Xueyue Tower had many tricks, it was still far behind the high-end clubs in the capital.

Sure enough... proper ones just aren't that attractive.

After sitting for a while, the three felt there was nothing to see, and Fang Zheng Yi casually stopped a servant.

"Is Miss Luo here?"

The servant hurriedly smiled and said, "Oh, esteemed guest, I'm really sorry, the courtesan isn't seeing guests today, and she doesn't usually see guests privately."

"Our courtesan is a virgin... You can see her if you come again in a couple of days."

Fang Zheng Yi tossed out a tael of silver: "Okay, I don't need to see her, just tell Miss Luo that Fang Zheng Yi is requesting an audience."

The servant took the silver and was overjoyed: "Yes, sir! I'll report it for you right away, but I can't say for sure whether she'll see you or not!"

"Go ahead."

Before long, the waiter came back with a bitter face and whispered: "I'm sorry, Master Fang, our Miss Luo said she won't see you...."

Li Yuanzhao slammed the table and stood up: "Hey, hey, hey! What the hell! Don't be shameless, tell her to come down, or this young master will smash your Cangxiang Pavilion."

Fang Zheng Yi's face fell as he looked at Li Yuanzhao. This young master hasn't learned any good from me, but he's learned all the bad...

Seeing the gazes from all around gathering towards them, Fang Zheng Yi quickly pulled Li Yuanzhao down.

He turned to the waiter, who looked pale, and said: "Hand over your manager."

The waiter said aggrievedly: "Sir.... Miss Luo really can't be seen today, or would you like to come another day?"

"Enough nonsense, I don't want to see her now!"

The waiter pouted and left again, and before long, he brought back a heavily made-up madam. Although she was heavily made-up, she was only about thirty years old, and she looked quite attractive. She must have been a top beauty when she was young.

As soon as the madam saw Fang Zheng Yi, she had a flattering look on her face: "Oh, Master Fang is here. Just now, those servants were ignorant and neglected you. I apologize to you."

"Which girl have you taken a fancy to? Just tell me."

Fang Zheng Yi sneered: "My brother has taken a fancy to you! What? Can you receive guests today?"

The madam's face changed, then she showed a smile again, shyly saying: "It's not impossible... As long as you're happy, anything is fine. I wonder which of your brothers has taken a fancy to me?"

"Zhang Biao, go educate her!"

"Okay!"

Zhang Biao got up, took off his shirt directly, revealing a strong and muscular body, and smiled at the madam: "Let's go! Come into the room with me!"

When the madam saw Zhang Biao, her face looked a little ugly, but when she saw his muscles, her expression suddenly softened.

Such a strong man is rare.... Never mind, this Fang Zheng Yi can't be offended!

So she giggled, patted Zhang Biao's strong chest, and said coquettishly: "You devil! Can't you be gentler?"

Zhang Biao chuckled.

Li Yuanzhao was completely dumbfounded as he watched Zhang Biao's back, stammering: "This... this... aren't we here to find Miss Luo... why did you let him go up first?"

"It's good to build relationships to get things done, just wait." Fang Zheng Yi still looked calm and composed.

After the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, Zhang Biao and the madam appeared on the second-floor corridor.

Li Yuanzhao looked at Zhang Biao and sneered: "Silver spearhead! Not as good as me! Hahahahahahaha...."

"Tch!"

Fang Zheng Yi scorned in his heart, you really don't know what the Star of Taoyuan is, my brother Biao is Strength and Speed A, a hexagonal warrior, a human-shaped beast, there's nothing he can't do when it comes to fighting! Even in bed!

Soon, Li Yuanzhao's expression became dull.

He saw the madam walking down limping, and Zhang Biao walked behind her with a calm expression.

Suddenly, the madam stumbled and almost fell down the stairs. Fortunately, Zhang Biao quickly grabbed the madam's hair and pulled her up.

After the madam stabilized herself, she looked back at Zhang Biao angrily, patted his chest muscles, and said coquettishly: "You devil! Can't you be gentler?"

Zhang Biao smiled honestly.

Li Yuanzhao was now completely stunned....

The two walked to Fang Zheng Yi's table, and Fang Zheng Yi opened his mouth and said: "How is it? Can I see Miss Luo now, oh, and how much money do I owe you?"

The madam looked shy, glanced at Zhang Biao, and whispered: "We're all family, why talk about money, but I can't make the decision for Miss Luo, I'll go talk to her first...."

Zhang Biao turned to look at Li Yuanzhao and frowned: "Why are you always looking at me?"

Li Yuanzhao looked at Zhang Biao with suspicion, and said with a guilty conscience: "Brother Biao, hello."