Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

In the side room, candles were lit and wax was boiling.

On a rectangular table, there were delicious dishes with good color, fragrance and taste, which aroused people's taste buds and made people salivate.

In addition to the delicious dishes on the table, the four bright flowers sitting cross-legged around the table were also beautiful.

Xiao Yunxi, Xiao Ya, Xu Ying, and Chu Ran, just like the plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, each has its own characteristics.

Xiao Ya, wearing a white dress, was like an ancient painting, graceful and moving, pure and gentle, like a girl next door.

Chu Ran was a peony with a delicate face, beautiful beyond measure.

Xu Ying, wearing a bright yellow palace skirt and half-exposed breasts, had a cold and beautiful face, but showed a coquettish look.

Xiao Yunxi, wearing a purple long skirt, had a plump figure. Compared with Xu Ying and Chu Ran, she had a superb mature charm.

One white, one green, one yellow, and one purple.

If it were put on the Internet in Chen Mo's previous life, it would be the ceiling of the four tracks of purity, charm, tenderness, and mature women, and it would make people lick the screen to pieces.

However, these four flowers, each with a bright color, sat around a handsome young man. From the way the four women looked at the young man, it can be seen that the four women were attracted to a man.

If this scene was seen by other men, they would definitely be envious and jealous of this young man.

If this man knew that this scene in front of him was just the tip of the iceberg, he would probably hate the young man to death.

Beautiful women are pleasing to the eye. Chen Mo, who was surrounded by beautiful women, felt that his appetite was better when facing the delicious food on the table.

"Husband, this is the tiger whip I asked the kitchen to make for you. It will replenish you." Xiao Yunxi picked up the food and put it in Chen Mo's bowl.

"Your Highness, eat more leeks." Xu Ying picked up a few leeks for Chen Mo. She glanced at Xiao Yunxi, Xiao Ya, and Chu Ran. If he didn't make up for it now, she was worried that Chen Mo would not be able to cope with it tonight.

Chu Ran and Xiao Ya were eating on their own. The former consumed a lot and was really hungry. Now he just wanted to fill his stomach first.

Xiao Ya's crescent-shaped eyebrows were covered with a hint of shame. She lowered her head. Although she was eating, her whole mind was absent-minded, especially when she thought of the unusual relationship between the four people, her body became a little weak.

"Don't pick up food for me. You all should eat quickly. If you are not full, don't complain about hunger later." Chen Mo had a big appetite, and now with the company of beautiful women, his appetite increased even more.

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the four women all turned red, and they looked at each other in a charming way. Except for Xu Ying, they all shyly turned their heads to the side.

After that, Chen Mo concentrated on eating, without touching the beauty around him. After all, eating is also a part of cultivation. Meat can increase his experience in cultivation, and at his level, there is no shortage of innate spiritual objects on the table.

Seeing Chen Mo eating seriously, Xu Ying and Xiao Yunxi stopped doing other things and ate in small bites, with very elegant movements.

After dinner, Chen Mo did not rush to exercise, but chatted with them.

Xu Ying looked at Chen Mo with a chuckle and asked, "Prince, how is the daughter of Shu Mansion?"

Chen Mo sipped tea, enjoyed Xiao Yunxi's shoulder massage, turned his head and said, "What do you mean?"

"Of course, I compared it with the slave and the prince, and the big and small Madam Xiao, how is it?" Xu Ying's eyes were like water, teasing.

Xiao Ya listened to the big and small Madam Xiao, she was too shy to look up, and lowered her head even more.

Chen Mo was a little speechless and said, "What's the point of comparing this. And if we really want to compare, we should compare with Xiaoya. You experienced people, why do you get involved?"

And if we really want to rank them, among the experienced people, Xu Ying can't be ranked first.

Empress Dowager Liang Ji is the only one who is the best. Whether it is beauty, status or background, there is no rival in the whole Song Dynasty.

The second is Xiao Yunxi. She is the first person who made Chen Mo experience what it means to be ecstatic, linger, and forget about home. He only wants to accompany her to sink.

Then there are Princess Zhaoqing Chu Ran and Ning Wan, and then Xu Ying.

Although Xu Ying's status is higher than Ning Wan, and even higher than Chu Ran.

But from the heart, Chen Mo still prefers to be reserved. Xu Ying's initiative and directness will reduce his inner sense of accomplishment.

Instead of the experienced people, for Chen Mo, it is not his wife Wu Mi, nor An Niang who accompanied him the first time, nor the quirky Xiaolu, but the Qingning sisters.

First of all, the Qingning sisters and Xiao Ya have unique looks and are unparalleled.

But Xiao Ya is not as good as the Qingning sisters in terms of figure and talent.

The most important thing is that Zhiqing gave birth to twins for Chen Mo. For Chen Mo, who is a child slave, he is grateful to her in his heart.

Chen Mo's chaotic thoughts flashed through his mind. If the world was not yet settled and the threat of Jin Xia was still there, he would have wanted to retire and enjoy himself.

At the same time, he suddenly understood those emperors in the history of his previous life who worked hard in the early stage but became incompetent in the later stage.

I have achieved such great achievements, what's wrong with enjoying it?

"Prince, what are you thinking about, so absent-minded?" Chu Ran, who had not spoken all the time, saw Chen Mo who was a little stunned, and said softly.

Chen Mo smiled, looked at the four beauties, and said softly: "I was thinking, you all come from extraordinary backgrounds, and obviously you are good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I have been with you for so long, but I have never seen you perform your talents. It just so happens that we have time now."

Xu Ying's eyes lit up, and she spoke first: "Then I will dance for the prince."

After all, this is a way to express oneself.

She looked at Chu Ran: "Your Highness, play a piece of "Pingsha Luoyan" for me."

"It just so happens that I have a guqin and a flute in my room. Your Highness, I'll get them for you and accompany you." Xiao Yunxi got up to get the guqin and flute.

Xiao Ya: "..."

What about me?

She can also play guqin, chess, calligraphy and painting.

But now there are dancers, and there are also people who play the guqin and flute.

She seems to be a little redundant.

"Xiao Ya, come here."

Chen Mo waved to Xiao Ya, and when she came over, he pulled her into his arms and hugged her.

At this time, Xiao Yunxi also brought the guqin and flute.

In his previous life, Chen Mo had a ginger cat.

He liked to eat while watching TV and petting the cat.

Now, the ginger cat has been replaced by Xiao Ya.

Looking at Xu Ying dancing barefoot half a meter away, listening to the sound of the piano and flute, Chen Mo hugged Xiao Ya and stroked her soft hair, as if there was no regret in life at this moment, and it was very leisurely.

After a cup of tea, the lingering piano music came to an end. Xu Ying, like a fish jumping in the water, took a step half a meter away and came to Chen Mo. She picked up the half cup of wine left on the table and handed it to Chen Mo: "Prince, how is my dance?"

At this point, Chu Ran's ten fingers on the strings also stopped, and Xiao Yunxi put down the flute at her lips.

Chen Mo drank the half cup of wine that Xu Ying fed him, picked up the lotus seeds, and laughed after hearing the moan in his arms: "Like the blooming summer flowers, beautiful beyond words."

Xu Ying smiled.

"My dear, how about my flute and your Highness's Pingsha Luoyan?" Xiao Yunxi's voice sounded, as if she was competing with Xu Ying for favor.

"It's like the sound of nature, intoxicating and fascinating." Chen Mo said.

"My dear, I also know this song Pingsha Luoyan, otherwise I will play it for you."

Xiao Ya pulled her open collar and wanted to show off.

Chen Mo pinched Xiao Ya's delicate cheek and said softly: "It's getting late, let's rest."

"I'll make the bed." Xu Ying had been waiting for this moment.

"I'll help you." Chu Ran quickly got up and followed.

After tossing with Chen Mo for so long, he still hadn't made the bed.

Xiao Ya pretended to be wooden at this time.

Soon, after everyone got on the couch, the silver hook hanging from the curtain was lowered, and the peeled-off Empress Xu lay on Chen Mo's chest like a snake spirit, then leaned close to Chen Mo's ear, her eyes flowing charmingly, and whispered: "Prince, let's play a little game. This game is called blindfold guessing."

As she spoke, she briefly explained the rules of the game, and emphasized one point, asking Chen Mo to block his perception, otherwise the game would be boring.

After Chen Mo heard it, his heart was immediately throbbing, Empress Xu was too good.

Xu Ying's whisper was not small, and the other three women naturally heard it. They glared at Xu Ying with shy eyes, and secretly cursed in their hearts that "Evil Queen" could come up with such a ridiculous idea.

Fortunately, Xu Ying, the queen, only had a title left. If she really became the queen at the peak of imperial power, I'm afraid the whole country would be destroyed in her hands.

...

On the other side, Tongque Garden.

There is no moon tonight.

Therefore, before the hour of Hai, the night seemed particularly dark.

Madam Xiao had not slept yet, combing her smooth long hair in front of the mirror. Suddenly, she paused and quickly put down the mahogany comb. When she found a white hair from her black long hair, Madam Xiao frowned slightly, and her heart felt as if the sky had fallen.

After being stunned for a long time, her mood turned into a long sigh.

For the Song Dynasty, where the average life expectancy was about 50 years old, she, who was already in her thirties, had to accept the fact that she was "old".

She looked closely at the bright and beautiful face in the bronze mirror. Even if she took good care of it on weekdays, after searching, she still found a wrinkle at the corner of her eye, which made her ugly face collapse immediately.

"I am already middle-aged, no wonder the King of Wei didn't come. Maybe I shouldn't expect that," Madam Xiao said to herself.

Just then, there was a knock on the door outside the house.

"Who?" There was a hint of joy in her voice. She hoped that Chen Mo had come, or that the servant had brought news about Chen Mo.

"Sister, it's me." Mrs. Gan said outside the house.

"Oh, it's you. The door is not bolted. Come in." Mrs. Xiao could not hide her disappointment.

Soon, the door opened and a graceful figure walked in.

"Sister, what's wrong with you? You look so dejected?" Mrs. Gan took small steps and came to Mrs. Xiao.

Madam Xiao did not intend to hide it from Madam Gan. She picked up the white hair that had just been pulled off the table and said, "I have white hair."

Madam Gan was stunned when she heard this, and then she sighed: "Sister, I have it too, but we have to be more open-minded. Those rural women outside have white hair in their teens. We are much better than them."

"Alas, let's not talk about this." Madam Xiao got up and poured a cup of tea for Madam Gan, saying, "Sister, you came so late, is there something wrong?"

"Empress Xu and Princess Zhaoqing went to the Prince of Wei's Mansion and haven't come back yet." Madam Gan took the tea and said.

Madam Xiao slightly widened her eyes: "Did the Prince of Wei ask them to go?"

"It shouldn't be. According to my sister, no one from the Prince of Wei's Mansion has come to Tongque Garden in the past few days."

"Then they went there on their own. Aren't they afraid of being driven out by the Princess of Wei?"

"It's not clear, but looking at the Princess of Wei, she is not a jealous person."

"It's also a good thing, otherwise I would be so angry that I would vomit blood."

"Alas."

As they talked, the two women looked at each other and sighed deeply, and then Mrs. Gan said: "We must learn from them, otherwise the King of Wei will forget us sooner or later."

"How to learn, do you have a way?"

"Aren't you here to discuss it with my sister?" Mrs. Gan said.

Mrs. Xiao pondered for a while, and then said: "I heard from my family that both our families have invested in the Linhuai Chamber of Commerce led by the King of Wei, and tomorrow is the day when the first bank opens in Xiangyang. Such a happy event must be celebrated with a banquet.

And tomorrow is the palace examination, so the banquet may be postponed to the evening, so we can ask the family members to help."

Mrs. Gan thought this method was very good when she heard it.

...

The next day, it was just dawn.

The door was knocked loudly. The charming atmosphere in the curtains had not yet dissipated. Chen Mo was awakened from the soft and white jade arms. He opened his eyes and subconsciously said, "Who is it?"

"I, I have had enough last night." Outside the room, Xia Zhining said, "Why don't you get up quickly? Have you forgotten the palace examination?"

Hearing this, Chen Mo suddenly got up, which also woke up Xu Ying and the others.

Xu Ying glanced at the sunlight outside the window. Obviously, she had not woken up yet. She hugged Chen Mo's arm and said, "Your Highness, it's still early. Stay with me for a while."

Chen Mo pulled his arm out and said softly, "It's getting late. There is still the palace examination. I have to prepare early and get up."

"My husband, I will help you get up." At this time, Xiao Ya, who also woke up, said.

"No need, you are tired too, sleep for a while, I will tell the maids to call you later." Chen Mo said.

"Okay." Xiao Ya no longer insisted, she was still very sleepy.

...

Left the room.

Xia Zhining was leaning against the pillar in the corridor outside the house. When she saw Chen Mo coming out, she immediately said coldly: "You actually let them stay overnight."

"Ahem." Chen Mo coughed lightly, then laughed: "We talked a little late yesterday. I couldn't ask them to leave at that time, and it's not safe at night."

"You really care about them."

"Zhi Ning, why are you jealous of them? Come on, give me a kiss." As he said that, Chen Mo was about to hug Xia Zhining, but the latter dodged and sneered: "Don't touch me, I think it's dirty."

Chen Mo: "..."