Chapter 122: Tender on the Outside, Burnt on the Inside
Seeing Zhu Xiumin looking at him in surprise, Zhu Chengwu was wondering what Zhu Xiumin was thinking and what she was going to do.

Zhu Xiumin suddenly said something that was like a bolt from the blue, which made Zhu Chengwu so tender on the outside and burnt on the inside.

"Brother, I didn't expect you to have such hobbies!

Brother, when you said that it was okay for my sister-in-law and I to be intimate in the Marquis' Mansion, were you hinting to me that you like this kind of atmosphere and want to see it?
Didn’t I satisfy you last time?
Let me and sister-in-law Shuyun come a few more times, and even go further...

But, big brother, you are really perverted. Not only did you spy on sister-in-law Shuyun, you even didn't let me, your own sister, go~~"

After saying this, Zhu Xiumin looked at the stunned Zhu Chengwu, smiled wickedly in her heart, and escaped from the courtyard where Zhu Chengwu was in seclusion with a wisp of fragrant wind.

"I…"

Looking at Zhu Xiumin's back as she ran away quickly without any of the dignified appearance of a princess, Zhu Chengwu really felt like there was something stuck in his throat, like a mouthful of old phlegm stuck in his throat that he couldn't spit out.

Look, look…

What kind of sister is this? What kind of speech is this?

Why do you like this tune!
Does Zhu Chengwu like this tune?

It was obvious that Zhu Chengwu said this on purpose to comfort her!
Any more voyeurism?
It was obvious that she and Cui Shuyun did not care about the occasion or time, but chose to cause trouble when Zhu Chengwu was fully committed to activating the Earth Core Fire Lotus!
Zhu Chengwu did not intend to peek at all, but discovered it by accident.

The most outrageous thing was Zhu Xiumin’s final vicious words.

What does it mean that even your own sister is not spared?

Did he not even spare his own sister? It was clearly Zhu Xiumin who went to Cui Shuyun's courtyard to play, which allowed Zhu Chengwu to accidentally discover their secret.

And the reason why Zhu Xiumin came to Marquis Fu'an's Mansion without saying a word was probably the biggest reason!
And when Zhu Xiumin and Cui Shuyun were playing intimately, the most they did was accidentally wrinkle, tear, and slip off their outer clothes...

The underwear is still on!
The size of this bikini is not even half of Zhu Chengwu’s previous life.

It's not even as good as some catwalk shows.

If this is what it means to not even let your own sister go!
In his previous life, Zhu Chengwu had done many things that "did not let his own sisters go".

It's not just about "not letting go of one's own sister", it's about not letting go of any women from eight years old to eighty years old... and it's not about active "not letting go", it's completely passive "not letting go".

Because once the weather was hot, in Zhu Chengwu's previous life, the clothes worn by women from eight to eighty years old were no more fashionable than those worn by Zhu Xiumin and Cui Shuyun when they were playing in the boudoir now!
But... after a moment of anger, Zhu Chengwu immediately came back to his senses.

Looking at Zhu Xiumin's leaving back, a helpless smile appeared on his face.

Zhu Xiumin is using this way to express the brotherly love and close relationship between her and Zhu Chengwu.

When two people can even joke about these things, it shows how close their relationship is.

Moreover, she is dignified and generous in front of others, but lively and naughty behind others. This sense of contrast may be what Zhu Xiumin is pursuing and deliberately creating.

This sense of contrast is a great way to bring people closer together.

These were all things Zhu Chengwu mentioned unintentionally when he was "confiding" as a child.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiumin has put it into practice and applied it to Zhu Chengwu, the confidant and eldest brother!

It really is…

The way of heaven is so reincarnated!

After his anger and rage turned into a bitter smile and helplessness, Zhu Chengwu began to feel some pity for his younger sister Zhu Xiumin.

Even this kind of method was used!

It seems that Zhu Xiumin has not had a good life in the Ming Palace in recent years. She has been under a lot of pressure and feels very uneasy.

Otherwise, she would not have used all means to get closer to her big brother Zhu Chengwu.

"Perhaps, I really am her last support!" Zhu Chengwu thought so as he looked at Zhu Xiumin's back lovingly as she gradually went away until she disappeared.

But then Zhu Chengwu suppressed the ripples in his heart.

Love, family…all the same!
Zhu Chengwu can have and enjoy love and family affection, but he must never let these useless things affect his own judgment and goals.

Human, this life is too short!

Can't accommodate too much!

The pinnacle of martial arts and immortality are Zhu Chengwu's original intention and his true eternal pursuit.

If Zhu Chengwu wants to fulfill his original aspiration and achieve his pursuit, he must not be confused by the scenery on the journey of life.

Even stopping to watch and enjoy for a while is not allowed!
Life is short, and Zhu Chengwu doesn't have that much time to waste.

"Dongxue, go call Manager Gao in!"

Zhu Chengwu's words woke up Dongxue who was pretending to be dead.

Zhu Xiumin's ferocious words just now not only shocked Zhu Chengwu, but also shocked Dongxue, who had been standing by and serving her silently after leading her into the courtyard.

Dongxue was even so frightened that she thought she was going to die!

After all, the remarks made by Zhu Xiumin, the Lady of Min'an County, were too shocking.

Dongxue was really worried that Zhu Chengwu would "kill to silence the witness" in order to protect the secret and his image!
She had no choice but to pretend to be dead, trying to make Zhu Chengwu ignore her and let her go!

When Dongxue heard Zhu Chengwu's first voice, her first reaction was that she was discovered and she was finished...

Zhu Chengwu is going to attack her and kill her to silence her!

But after Zhu Chengwu finished his instructions, Dongxue finally realized that she had overthought...

She is alive!

"Yes, Lord Marquis!"

Dongxue bowed in response, and her tone somehow unconsciously carried a hint of relief at having survived a disaster.

Zhu Chengwu heard the slight tremor in Dongxue's voice and also sensed the fear that Dongxue had just expressed.

However, this feeling of having the power over other people's life and death not only did not fascinate Zhu Chengwu, but instead made him a little disgusted.

This may be a common problem for reincarnated people with memories of their past lives!
It is always difficult to fully accept the universal values ​​of the new world.

The memories and values ​​of the previous life will always pop up from time to time to attack the reincarnated person!
Let the reincarnated ones be at a loss!

To be assimilated by the world or to assimilate the world... that depends on Zhu Chengwu's ability!

When Dongxue went out and came back in, there was already another person behind her.

"I've met the Marquis!"

Gao Yao bowed and greeted him politely.

"Brother Gao, do we need to be so formal?" Zhu Chengwu said with a smile.

"Brother Wu, etiquette cannot be abolished!"

It’s Wu Ge’er again, and etiquette cannot be abolished. It seems that Gao Yao has a grudge against Zhu Chengwu!
But judging from what he said, Gao Yao's opinion was not profound.

As long as Zhu Chengwu allows Gao Yao to vent his emotions appropriately, this little estrangement will immediately disappear.

"Brother Gao, are you angry because I gave the power of the inner court of the Marquis' Mansion to Min'an?"

Zhu Chengwu understood the crux of the rift in Gao Yao's heart.

"Brother Wu, the Marquis of Fu'an Mansion originally belongs to you. You can give the management rights of the inner courtyard to whoever you want. I shouldn't have said anything too much!

But look at Princess Min'an's temperament. She doesn't look like someone who would do things down to earth!

Moreover, he spoke without thinking in front of so many people, deliberately destroying your reputation, Wu Ge'er...

In terms of inner courtyard management, even that bastard Cui Shuyun is more reliable than Lady Min'an!"

Gao Yao was quite resentful that Zhu Chengwu handed over the management of the inner courtyard to Zhu Xiumin.

This resentment was not due to anything else, but because Gao Yao had been at odds with Zhu Xiumin since childhood and had always disliked Zhu Xiumin. In the past, in the palace, because of her status and position, Zhu Xiumin always had the upper hand, and Gao Yao could not refute or resist.

But now that he had arrived in Xuzhou City and at the Marquis of Fu'an's Mansion, Gao Yao felt that he was now capable of offering advice.

"Brother Gao, Min'an sometimes speaks and acts too crazy...

But the basic sense of proportion is still there!

She only dared to make such a joke after seeing the surrounding environment and people clearly..."

After Zhu Chengwu finished speaking, he motioned for Gao to recall it.

When Zhu Xiumin was speaking just now, was Dongxue the only one in the yard, and was Gao Yao the only one within ten meters outside the yard?
Gao Yao thought about it carefully and realized that it was indeed the case.

"it is good!

Even here, Princess Min'an is not completely demented.

But such behavior is not what a county lord should do!

This is not the demeanor that a person in charge of the inner courtyard of a marquis's mansion should have!
Moreover, the wife is present, but she gives the management rights of the inner courtyard to her sister-in-law, which is not in accordance with etiquette!

Anyway, Brother Wu, I am against you handing over the management of the inner court of the Marquis' Mansion to Min'an County!"

Interfering in the affairs between Zhu Chengwu and Zhu Xiumin was not something a smart person like Gao Yao should do.

But when Gao Yao thought about handing over the inner courtyard of the Marquis' Mansion, which he had managed to sort out over the past month, to Zhu Xiumin, he felt uncomfortable.

And thinking about his friendship with Zhu Chengwu over the years, Gao Yao felt that he had the capital to raise objections.

"Brother Gao, I know that you have spent a lot of effort these days to arrange for many disaster victims to work in the Marquis' Mansion because of my promise, but at the same time you cannot disrupt the normal operation of the Marquis' Mansion!

In addition, the martial arts arena and the martial arts arena were rebuilt, and the martial arts competition venue at Jiuhua Mountain outside the city was built...

Great credit for hard work!

You don't want any accidents to happen in the operation of the mansion that you have worked so hard to get right.

Understandable!

But Brother Gao, do you really want to be trapped by these chores forever?"

Zhu Chengwu looked at Gao Yao and suddenly asked earnestly.

Zhu Chengwu arranged for Zhu Xiumin to take over the internal affairs of Fu'an Marquis Mansion, not only to test Zhu Xiumin's ability, but also to release Gao Yao, Zhu Chengwu's absolute confidant.

"Brother Wu, you mean..."

Zhu Chengwu’s words stunned Gao Yao and made him start thinking.

"Brother Gao, this world is ultimately a world of martial arts, a world of warriors!

Without sufficient power to protect it, no matter how well you manage the Fu'an Marquis Mansion, it will just be a castle in the air!

With enough power, even if the Fu'an Marquis Mansion becomes a ruin in the next moment, you and I can rebuild it in the next moment!
Brother Wu, have you ever seen me slack off in my martial arts practice?
Are you really satisfied once you reach the first-class level?
I will go further and further!
You, don't you want to join us?"

Zhu Chengwu hopes that Gao Yao, his good brother and confidant who has always absolutely supported Zhu Chengwu, can always keep up with Zhu Chengwu's pace.

After all, over the years, Zhu Chengwu has become accustomed to Gao Yao's company and assistance.

If Gao Yao cannot keep up with Zhu Chengwu, Zhu Chengwu will have to choose and train the next candidate, which will be very troublesome!

"My aptitude and foundation are not good, and I don't have your resources..."

Having said that, Gao Yao suddenly looked up at Zhu Chengwu, as if he was worried that Zhu Chengwu would misunderstand the meaning of his words.

However, when Gao Yao looked up, he found that Zhu Chengwu just smiled indifferently, and was not angry at all for Gao Yao's "momentary slip of the tongue".

Gao Yao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, Gao Yao felt a little depressed!
Doesn't he even have the qualifications to provoke Zhu Chengwu?

"Brother Gao, what nonsense are you talking about!
We have known each other since childhood. How about my new roots?
Others don’t know, but you still don’t know?

Your nascent bones are a little better than mine!
What's wrong with that?
Of course, you mentioned the resource issue...

I don’t deny this!

My background has given me so many advantages!
But are you giving up just because of the resource gap caused by your different backgrounds?
This is not the high-spirited and confident Brother Gao who said in front of me that he would surpass Wang Chengen, the palace steward, and step by step reach the top! "

Zhu Chengwu never shy away from mentioning the advantages of his family background and resources.

After all it is true.

If you try too hard to avoid it, it will only give people a hypocritical feeling.

However, Zhu Chengwu would never mention it on his own initiative, because that would make people feel that he was showing off, which would attract a lot of hatred.

However, despite the gap in resources, Zhu Chengwu still hopes that Gao Yao can quickly return to the high-spirited and confident Gao Yao who could reach the top step by step.

At this point, Zhu Chengwu understood more and more the influence of mental outlook on the achievement of a master.

In Zhu Chengwu's original plan and arrangement, Gao Yao, his loyal confidant, was to challenge and achieve the master level.

"Brother Wu, please stop making fun of me!

When I was young, I was ignorant and spoke without any shame!

Only when I grew up did I realize how ridiculous it was to be so ignorant when I was young! "

Gao Yao smiled bitterly.

While growing up, Gao Yao really suffered a lot of setbacks.

Gao Yao was so devastated that he almost lost the confidence he had as a child!
Among the many things that hit Gao Yao hard, the existence of Zhu Chengwu, his "good brother", was the most severe blow to Gao Yao.

Not to mention the roots!

We can also put aside our background!

But talent...

This is unavoidable and is also the biggest blow to Gao Yao.

He created several magical skills and treasures at a first-rate level, as well as the secret technique "Lotus Fire Shengshen"...

This kind of talent is beyond compare!
Gao Yao had no idea that Zhu Chengwu had the "Jade Edict" in his mind.

And hard work, perseverance...

As Zhu Chengwu's most important confidant, Gao Yao knew that Zhu Chengwu had been persisting in practicing the Boy's Kung Fu.

Even after marrying a beauty like Cui Shuyun, Zhu Chengwu never stopped practicing the Tongzi Kung Fu!
In the two months since his marriage, the newlywed groom Zhu Chengwu has been in seclusion most of the time!
Although there are various reasons and coincidences!
But there are thousands of excuses, as long as Zhu Chengwu, the Marquis of Fu'an, is willing to find them. You must know that Zhu Chengwu can find countless reasons to give up his retreat and his virgin skills at every moment and every breath.

Power, status, beauties, Zhu Chengwu has everything!

Zhu Chengwu can completely choose to give up working hard and enjoy life!
But Zhu Chengwu didn’t!

On the contrary, Zhu Chengwu worked even harder!
As the saying goes, if you are not born with good aptitude, you can rely on your family background!

If natural aptitude and family background are not enough, then I will rely on my extraordinary talent!

If you don't have good roots, family background or talent, then you can try hard work and perseverance.

But now, Gao Yao is crushed by Zhu Chengwu in every aspect.

Even Gao Yao's only advantage, his natural physique, disappeared after Zhu Chengwu created the "Boy's Kung Fu", "Hunyuan Boy's Kung Fu", "Tiangang Boy's Kung Fu"... which can improve physique.

How could Gao Yao not be devastated and deeply depressed?

(End of this chapter)