Chapter 23: Participating in the Oiran Festival

After Lu Zhanxing left Yunfeng Courtyard, he couldn't help but pat his chest. That gaze was really scorching!

"Master, Young Master Sun and Young Master Lin are waiting for you outside the mansion. They asked me to come and tell you to go out."

When Lu Tong saw the young master coming back, he hurried forward to report.

Thinking of the "Oiran Contest" she naturally wanted to join in the fun.

So she let Lu Tong stay in the mansion and she took Bai Jing out.

As soon as he arrived at the gate, he unexpectedly ran into his cold and noble brother Lu Zhanyan.

Lu Zhanyan, who was about to get on the carriage, stopped when he saw his younger brother and looked at the carriage in front of him: "Brother Xing, are you going out?"

"Yes, brother, you don't have to be on duty today?" Lu Zhanxing asked knowingly.

"Well, today is a day off. My colleagues invited me to Wenyuan Pavilion to exchange academic ideas. Don't stay out too late. Come back early." He reminded softly.

He had received the news from Lu Zhanxing in advance and had already started to prepare. Of course, he also wanted to see whether the information given by his brother was accurate and whether he really had the ability to see through everything.

Lu Zhanxing responded with a playful smile: "Brother, don't worry, I know."

Seeing that his brother agreed, Lu Zhanyan nodded slightly at her and then got on the carriage.

"and many more……"

Lu Zhanxing was about to remind him not to go to watch the Oiran competition, but the coachman had already set off.

She could only give up helplessly. Forget it. There were still many young ladies joining in the Oiran competition. Maybe she could help her eldest brother find a powerful future sister-in-law. As for the young lady who insisted on clinging to her eldest brother, she would not let her succeed.

"Mr. Lu, let's go." Lin Tao lifted the car curtain and shouted.

Lu Zhanxing responded and got on Lin Tao's carriage. Sun Qiming was already inside.

Bai Jing saw that Sun Shao's follower was riding a horse, while Lin Tao's follower Agui was driving a carriage, so he sat directly next to Agui.

The carriage moved forward slowly. Inside the carriage, Sun Qiming was very excited: "I heard that there are a lot of people on the pleasure boat this time, and many young ladies from official families are going to join in the fun."

Lin Tao was also surprised: "This is the first time that a man and a woman are selecting an oiran at the same time."

Lu Zhanxing smiled and said, "This is the cleverness of the boat owner. Just for this day, the Qingyao Boat will surely become famous in the capital. Are you afraid that there will be no business in the future?"

"That's right. Anyway, the boat owner won't lose anything. Today, I am going to support my little one, hehe~"

He didn't have the literary talent to win the first prize and spend the night with the courtesan. He just went to support his old lover so that Xiaoxiao wouldn't lose too badly.

"Young Master Sun is really loyal!" Lin Tao complimented, "If you really like her, I will help you redeem her."

"No, don't mess around! I'm all about distance. If you redeem her, I won't be interested anymore."

These noble young men from wealthy families rarely redeem a girl from a brothel as a concubine. Even if they do take a concubine, she will be from a decent family. They can just visit these places occasionally for fun, but they cannot really bring her home.

Of course, there are exceptions, but unless they are truly breathtakingly beautiful, unforgettable, and special, they are still rare.

"Brother Lu, come to think of it, you haven't visited Miss Tang for a few days, right? She asked me several times every time she saw me, are you going to give her a thousand gold coins today?"

Thinking of that cool and beautiful woman, Lu Zhanxing nodded: "Of course I have to go and show my support!"

Lin Tao smiled and said, "You two young masters, you can spend a lot of money. I will cover all the expenses today."

Sun Qiming happily put his arm around Lin Tao's shoulders and said, "You really understand me. No wonder I can get along so well with you."

"Mr. Sun, you are too polite. The Lin family will have to rely on you more in the future."

"Hehe, no problem, no problem. Don't say I don't take care of you. The Ministry of Rites wants to purchase a batch of new musical instruments and sacrificial supplies. I asked my father and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to specify that they must be provided by your Lin family. How much you can earn is up to you."

Although his father was a minister, he had considerable power. The Minister of Personnel had too many things to manage, so even these small matters were arranged by his father.

Anyway, Dad only has one son, so he just needs to go to Mom to persuade her. It’s no big deal.

He is also returning the favor, he won't take advantage of others for nothing.

Lin Tao immediately expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Sun, for your care."

Lu Zhanxing saw that Sun Qiming had expressed his gratitude, and the original owner had also spent a lot of money from Lin Tao before, so he should also express his gratitude.

After thinking for a while, he said, "I am not as capable as Brother Sun. Besides, my father is the Minister of Industry, and your family is not engaged in purchasing building materials, so I won't give you any advice. If you have any problems in the future, just come to me. I will never refuse anything I can do."

"Thank you, Master Sun, Master Lu. It is my great honor to be friends with you!"

He really had to thank Yang Jingyi for not accepting him, otherwise he wouldn't know how much money he would have spent and still not get any help.

These two young masters are definitely people of true character. They are willing to help me when I encounter problems. Even if they take advantage of me for nothing, I will do it willingly.

The friendship between the three of them took a step further.

The carriage went out of the city and then arrived at the Crescent Moon Lake. The lake was shaped like a moon and was named Crescent Moon Lake.

The huge Crescent Moon Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides and has beautiful scenery. One of the mountains is the famous Phoenix Mountain, which has pavilions and towers, and a new scene at every step. It is also a place visited by many tourists.

You can see the scenery of the mountains from the lake, and you can also see the scenery of the lake from the mountains, which complement each other.

A few people got off the carriage and saw a three-story high gorgeous houseboat on the lake from afar. Moreover, the shore of Crescent Moon Lake was particularly lively today, and there were many carriages.

In Lu Zhanxing's memory, the original owner often came here to have fun, and it was also a good place to relax.

Lin Tao had already arranged his own boat to wait.

There is a hall inside, with curtains fluttering around it, which is quite elegant.

Several people boarded the boat and entered the hall. They sat on the wooden floor where a low table was placed. Two maids brought them fruits, snacks and fine wine.

The three of them chatted while waiting for the boat to sail towards the pleasure boat. Their followers stood outside the hall waiting to be ordered.

Bai Jing leaned against a pillar with his arms folded, staring at the boat in the distance with sharp eyes, thinking that there were all kinds of people in it, and he must protect the young master later.

Suddenly the boat shook and everyone on board was shaken and almost fell down.

Bai Jing looked at the boat that had hit them with cold eyes, and his expression was already starting to warily stare at the other boat that had hit them.

Lu Zhanxing and his companions came out and frowned when they saw the two boats collided. Lin Tao asked, "What happened?"

Ah Gui stepped forward quickly and said, "Master, this is the boat from the Duke of Qing's mansion."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Jingyi was surrounded by people and came out. He quickly opened a colorful paper fan and waved it.

He looked down on people and said in a sarcastic tone, "It's you. Do you know how to drive a boat? It's okay if you damage my boat, but if you hurt the nobles on my boat, you will be in trouble."

"You're talking nonsense, it was clearly you two who bumped into him..." Sun Qiming's follower Wu Dong explained anxiously.

"How dare you talk to Young Master Yang?"