Minglan is reborn, this time with no regrets!

When it comes to being virtuous, the eldest lady of the Zou family is well-known, and even the empress dowager cannot find any fault with her.

However, she is the only good bamboo shoot that came out of the Zou family's miserable bamboo forest, and her sister, Lady Zou Si, is the epitome of all the bad habits of the Zou family.

For example, since entering the Qi family, Madam Zou Si has been trying to subdue Shen, the legal wife. It was fine when the elders and Qi Heng were around, but when she was with Shen in private, she spoke in sarcastic terms and often mocked Shen for not having children, saying that she would find a doctor for her.

Shen was very smart and didn't argue with Xiao Zou. She pretended to be hurt every time and went back to her room in shame. After many times, Xiao Zou thought she had the upper hand and became bolder. She began to bully Shen regardless of the occasion.

Princess Pingning knew from the beginning that this was a trick put in place by the Empress Dowager to disgust her and alienate the Qi and Shen families and the Emperor, so she often consoled Shen and disciplined Zou Si on her behalf, explaining in detail to Shen the significance of this marriage.

However, Zou Si was stupid. She thought that Princess Pingning made up those lies just to help Shen Shi, and she pretended to obey her mother-in-law's advice but actually disobeyed it. In addition, she saw Qi Heng every day, and was finally impressed by the most handsome man in the capital. She threw her former love behind her, tried her best to seduce Qi Heng, and dressed herself up beautifully every day.

However, Qi Heng was not very interested in her. Except for sharing a room with her once on the night he took her in, he rarely stayed in her room afterwards.

Zou Si was naturally unwilling to accept this, so she asked her brother to look for famous prostitutes outside, hoping to find a female mistress who could help her win over the man.

The second and third brothers of the Zou family did not disappoint their fourth sister and spent a lot of money to invite the famous prostitute Luo Susu, who had recently become famous, to Guangyuntai.

However, this famous prostitute has a graceful figure and charming manners. When she walks, she exudes fragrance and charm, just as described in "The Goddess of Luo River" - graceful as a startled swan and gentle as a swimming dragon. She is talented and good at poetry. Not only is she familiar with the poems and essays of all dynasties, but she also has her own experience of the masterpieces of contemporary literati. Every comment she makes will arouse heated discussions among literati. Guangyuntai's business has increased several times recently because of her joining.

The most amazing thing is that Luo Susu has a red orchid tattoo on his right foot. It is said that it was painted by the famous painter Fan Kuan after he was drunk. Luo Susu cherished this painting, so he used his skin as drawing paper and asked someone to engrave the red orchid picture on his body forever.

Although this statement is debatable, everyone knows that this great talent Fan was a carefree and alcoholic, and it seemed natural for him to paint on the feet of a famous prostitute after getting drunk. This incident became a good story, attracting more literati and poets to come and see her beauty, and Luo Susu became famous in the capital.

Of course, not everyone can see this famous prostitute Luo. She usually covers her face with a veil, and she never takes it off even when she accompanies people to drink and chat. If anyone wants to see the beauty and appreciate the famous painting, they have to spend a huge amount of money to buy the golden table at Guangyuntai, and then be selected by Luo Susu personally, so that they can have a close look at her.

Although the Zou brothers could afford the banquet, they knew that their talents were limited and they could never catch the eye of Miss Susu, so they followed the path of the madam of Guangyuntai.

They didn't think it was shameful or something they had to cover up, but told the madam directly that it wasn't them who wanted to buy Miss Susu this time, but Miss Zou from the Duke of Qi's mansion, who was the Queen's relative and the sister-in-law of General Weibei. They wanted to use the prestige of their in-laws to make Guangyuntai yield and force Luo Susu to nod.

However, Guangyuntai has been in the capital for so many years, what kind of royal relatives has it not seen? The power behind his family is complicated and intertwined, how can it be intimidated by a mere upstart relative?

The madam pretended to be frightened and said, "I will go and ask my wife what she thinks." She returned to Susu's room and scolded the Zou brothers, telling Susu not to worry, because someone would come to deal with the two fools.

Su Su inquired carefully and found out that it was Master Xiao Qi's concubine who wanted to see her. She felt that she could do her best to show her favor.

The madam frowned, "Why should we give his family face? They say they are relatives of the Queen, but in the end they are just concubines of the Duke of Qi. No one in the family is powerful, and the only general's wife seems to be dying of illness. Our youth is the most fleeting, and you are in the limelight now, so you should use your beauty and talent in important places."

Luo Susu: "You don't have to give her a whole night, just one hour, but I'll charge her for a whole night. She's a woman anyway, and she can't do anything. I won't suffer any loss, and I can even get some favors from them."

The madam thought it was a good idea and went out to ask the Zou brothers, who agreed immediately.

On the afternoon of the second day, Xiao Zou left the Duke of Qi's Mansion on the pretext of going back to her parents' home to visit her mother. In her boudoir before her marriage, she met the masked famous prostitute Luo Susu.

The beauty had a face full of spring, wrists as white as jade, and a pair of charming eyes that could captivate the soul. She leaned on the couch and looked at Xiao Zou who opened the door with a smile. Her voice from under the veil was gentle and moving: "Madam, you kept me waiting for a long time."

Xiao Zou swallowed her saliva. She instantly understood why men were so obsessed with this girl Susu.

This is simply a beauty on earth!

"I...it's not easy for me to come out." Little Zou sat down at the table, avoiding Su Su's gaze.

She became inexplicably nervous.

Su Su stood up, walked a few steps to Xiao Zou's side, and bent over to pour her tea.

A fragrant breeze quickly filled Xiao Zou's nostrils with these actions, and she felt as if she had fallen into a bush of flowers.

Su Su handed the tea to Xiao Zou and said, "Madam, have a sip of tea and we will talk slowly."

Little Zou gradually regained the feeling of being the master through her service. She then remembered that the man in front of her was paid by her family to teach her knowledge, so she said directly: "Teach me how to become like you."

Su Su's eyes flickered: "Madam, are you here for your husband?"

Little Zou was unhappy and asked, "What else?"

Su Su chuckled, sat opposite Xiao Zou, and said, "Although I am an outsider, I have heard that Madam and the young master of the Qi family are newlyweds. It is said that they should be in love at this time, so why did Madam come to me for advice?"

Little Zou was even more embarrassed. She said angrily, "I paid for you for a reason. If you don't teach me, then return the money!"

Su Su threw the fragrant handkerchief into Xiao Zou's arms: "Madam! Isn't this the right medicine for the right disease? If you don't explain the problem with your husband clearly, how can I know how to help you solve the problem?"

Xiao Zou had never used such a fragrant handkerchief before. The key point was that the fragrance was not pungent at all. It made people feel like they were in the clouds.

Seeing her holding the handkerchief in a daze, Su Su smiled and said, "If you like this handkerchief, I will give it to you. This is our first meeting, but I feel like we are old friends at first sight. This handkerchief is a token of my appreciation."

Little Zou was surprised and said, "Really? Then...then do you think my husband will like this taste?"

Su Su: "Of course, everyone in the world loves fragrance."

Little Zou: "What if I smell like this all over?"

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That day, the two chatted in the room for nearly three hours. It was not until the steward who came with Su Su urged them to leave that they had to separate. When they parted, Xiao Zou seemed to have treated Su Su as her own sister. Not only did she call her "sister" all the time, she also gave her several pieces of personal jewelry.