Ming Dynasty: Empress Ma and I swapped clothes!

Chapter 38 Inviting guests to a brothel? Ma Wenxiang: Let's go!

"Good sister, why are you awake so early? It's only just past Chen Shi (7-9 AM), why don't you go back to sleep for a while?"

Consort Hu welcomed Ma Xiuying into the palace, and the sincerity and enthusiasm in her eyes were genuine.

She went straight to Ma Xiuying's side, helped her sit on the phoenix couch, tucked the bedding around her again, and wrapped it around her before stopping.

"As my dear sister previously suggested, today's meal should be a bit lighter, with less spiciness. We can't eat meat every day; we should cleanse our digestive system on weekdays."

As Consort Hu spoke, she took out the food box she had brought.

Although Ma Xiuying had just been resting, she personally cooked a soup shortly after 7 a.m. and brought it to Kunning Palace.

These genuine sisterly affections made Ma Xiuying feel comfortable, at ease, and warm.

Looking at Consort Hu in front of her, Ma Xiuying smiled and accepted her kind offer. As she drank the soup, the image of Consort Guo Ning from the past vaguely appeared in her eyes.

Guo Ningfei was born into the Guo family and had a close relationship with her former godfather, Guo Qushuai. Because of this relationship, the two were like sisters and had a good relationship.

However, since entering the palace, although the two still appeared to be on good terms, they had actually drifted apart. Old friends could never be as close as they used to be.

Ma Xiuying was also a sentimental person. Seeing how sincerely Consort Hu treated her, she immediately accepted this good younger sister from the bottom of her heart, just like Ma Wenxiang.

After finishing her soup, Sun Miaoran gently reminded her, "Your Highness, it's time to begin the lesson."

She had returned from outside the palace and stood in front of him with Su Qing'er, looking at Ma Xiuying with anticipation.

Seeing this, Consort Hu smiled slightly and said, "The father is the guide for the son, and the husband is the guide for the wife. I'm troubling you again today, dear sister. I'd like to hear more from you."

As he spoke, he took the books from the table and placed them in front of Ma Xiuying.

Today we will talk about the Doctrine of the Mean, one of the Five Classics.

The article this young man chose is quite particular.

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And at this moment!

Inside a prestigious mansion in Qingfeng County, Ma Wenxiang gazed at the exquisite octagonal eaves, a hint of melancholy on his face: "My Qing'er, my Miaoran..."

At Kunning Palace.

Although he occasionally took advantage of the two women, he felt comfortable and at ease, without any strange thoughts in his heart. It was as if he were playing with a delicate object, only seeking to please his eyes.

Looking back now, I realize how much I've missed out on, and I feel a deep sense of regret.

"I wonder which of the two will Her Majesty choose as her wife and which as her concubine in the future..."

Ma Wenxiang pondered to himself.

Having stayed in the palace for so long, he already knew Ma Xiuying's intentions, so in return, he became even more attentive to matters within the palace.

Feelings are mutual, and so is helping others.

Su Qing'er and Sun Miaoran, while not necessarily stunning beauties, were certainly beautiful and gentle.

Ma Wenxiang couldn't help but sigh, "I must not waste this life. If I can marry two women, I will repay the emperor's kindness with my own seven-foot body. I will do my utmost."

"Young master, we have a guest who says he is a close friend of yours from the village."

As soon as Ma Wenxiang stepped out of the house, the steward of the mansion respectfully reported to him.

"That kid Sun Yat-sen?"

After thinking it over, Ma Wenxiang could only think of this one person, so he immediately nodded and said, "Please come in quickly."

After the steward left, Ma Wenxiang tidied his clothes and arrived at the front hall of the mansion a moment later.

When they met, the visitor was incredibly enthusiastic, giving Ma Wenxiang a bear hug and patting his back repeatedly with considerable force, clearly indicating that he had studied martial arts.

"Brother Wenxiang, it's been three days since we last met, and today we are reunited."

"Brother Wenxiang will surely pass the county examination with flying colors this time."

"It is truly gratifying that the title of a student has been secured in just a few days. It is a pity that Brother Wenxiang insisted on not going to the brothel with me last time. Although young people should not be too fond of playing and indulging in pleasure, if they can broaden their horizons and exchange ideas on poetry and literature in the future, it will be a refined and interesting thing."

"A brothel? You invited me?"

Ma Wenxiang keenly grasped the key point, and for a moment he didn't even care that he didn't recognize the person in front of him.

He saw that this man had a wealthy appearance, was dressed in gorgeous clothes, and had a lustrous and exquisite jade pendant on his body. He was sure that the man was from a wealthy family. In addition, he had already become Qin Yubo's student. Moreover, the Central Plains was currently in a period of support for education. The man was too busy currying favor with him to have any intention of persecuting him.

Could it be that they intend to make an enemy of the entire Central Plains?

That would be courting death.

"It's a promise. Let's go, let's go now."

Ma Wenxiang grabbed Sun An's arm and led him outside.

Although he had never participated in the county examination before, as a native of Majia Village in Qingfeng County, how could he not know where the brothel in Qingfeng County was?

Looking back, my father, Ma Xiulin, and my grandfather Ma visited Qingfeng County together.

Although he only went once and didn't spend any money, when he returned, Ma Wenxiang witnessed firsthand how his mother chased his father all over the yard and the village like a chicken.

And that's why he naturally found out where the brothel was.

"Brother Wenxiang, please wait a moment. Please wait a little longer."

Sun An kept shouting from behind, but it was all too late.

"Brother Sun, is this your carriage?"

Ma Wenxiang pointed, and Uncle Sun, the steward who had come with the eldest son of the Sun family, immediately responded.

"Brother Wenxiang, this is my young master. This is indeed the carriage of the Sun family."

"it is good."

Ma Wenxiang laughed loudly, stepped onto the carriage, and completed the action in one smooth motion.

Seeing that Sun An still hadn't reacted, he abruptly lifted the carriage curtain and said without any politeness, "Brother Sun, what are you waiting for? Look at the time, it's getting late."

Ma Wenxiang looked anxious, like a lustful man, his mind burning with desire, wishing he could have his wish fulfilled immediately.

Sun An laughed awkwardly a few times, glared at Uncle Sun with annoyance, and then had no choice but to get into the car with Ma Wenxiang.

Along the way, Ma Wenxiang was a little nervous, so he took the initiative to ask Sun An for some advice beforehand: "Brother Sun, you look like you come from a wealthy family. Do you have any experience? Is there anything I should be careful about in brothels?"

"For example, how much silver coins is needed to become a guest of honor, how much silver coins to stay for three hours, and how much silver coins to stay overnight?"

Sun An was so embarrassed that he couldn't speak. Uncle Sun, who was driving the car, mistakenly thought that his young master was too shy to speak, so he took the initiative to answer for him: "Young Master Ma, don't worry, my young master is an old hand here. One hour, three hours, including all expenses, my young master will pay for everything. You don't need to worry about it."

"Brother Sun, I admire you. You are indeed a senior."

Ma Wenxiang immediately returned the gesture with a cupped-hand salute, his face full of admiration.

Upon hearing this, Sun An's embarrassment deepened, and he could only manage a forced laugh.

Looking at the radiant Ma Wenxiang before him, he found it hard to reconcile him with the impeccably virtuous child prodigy he had encountered in the county examination hall.

"Could it be that they've been holding back for too long and are planning to let loose?"

Sun An couldn't help but think this way.