A Beauty Knocks on the Door

Although he could travel through time at any moment and had made thorough preparations in terms of tools, Lu Zheng still felt uneasy at the thought of confronting a creature from legends.

"Actually, now that I know the Corpse Ghoul's location, I could just go to the White Cloud Temple and tell Daoist Priest Mingzhang."

The goal was clear, and that Scholar Wang's family was obviously well-off. If Daoist Priest Mingzhang saved his life, the reward would definitely be substantial. He could also show off his power in the county, and the temple's incense would surely flourish even more.

"So, am I actually reluctant to part with the Light of Luck on that Corpse Ghoul?"

Six wisps of Light of Luck had greatly improved his physical fitness and directly turned him into a master of swordsmanship.

How could he give up that feeling? "Forget it, I'll try it myself first. If I can't handle it, I'll go to the White Cloud Temple for reinforcements."

"Besides, that Corpse Ghoul targeted Scholar Wang the other day, so it might not necessarily come after me. I can't just go knocking on its door, can I?"

For a moment, Lu Zheng became a little apprehensive.

He didn't dare to take the initiative, but he couldn't bear to give up the considerable Light of Luck.

After bringing the items back to the Great Jing Dynasty, Lu Zheng went out to prepare dinner.

But just as he was halfway through his meal, the Peace Talisman in his pocket began to glow faintly.

Here it comes!

Lu Zheng's pupils shrank.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

A knock sounded on the door.

"Coming!" Uncle Li called out from the kitchen in the front yard, hurrying out. "Who is it?"

Uncle Li was quick. Just as Lu Zheng was about to stop him, Uncle Li opened the front gate with a "creak."

"Miss, who are you?"

At that moment, the heat from the Peace Talisman in Lu Zheng's pocket disappeared.

This is... the evil intent is hidden? Hearing Uncle Li's indistinct voice outside the front door, Lu Zheng felt relieved. It seemed that the other party had not directly broken the pretense and started fighting.

Lu Zheng put down his chopsticks, calmed his emotions, and of course, had no appetite to eat.

A moment later, Uncle Li turned around the screen wall and came to the outside of the main hall.

"Who is it? What's going on?"

"Young Master, it's a young lady who has suffered from thieves," Uncle Li said. "Her family was moving to Tonglin County when they were attacked by bandits. Only one guard protected her and escaped, but he died of serious injuries yesterday.

Now she is alone and helpless. She happened to be walking past our door, smelled the aroma of food, and is extremely hungry, wanting to beg for a bowl of rice."

"Just begging for a bowl of rice?"

"If she could be taken in for a month or so, she is willing to write to her uncles and offer a hundred taels of gold as a reward. If it's inconvenient, a bowl of rice would be enough to express her gratitude."

Uncle Li stepped forward and said quietly, "Young Master, this old man has seen her. That girl has a good figure, is as beautiful as a celestial being, and has an air of nobility. She must be from a wealthy family. If you get along well this month..."

Oh ho, you're even concerned about your young master's lifelong affairs?

Do you know that you're bringing a Corpse Ghoul into your young master's house? Although I don't know why the Corpse Ghoul changed its appearance, or even if this woman is that Corpse Ghoul, the heat from the Peace Talisman just now can't be fake. Now the other party is just hiding its evil intent.

I'm actually looking forward to these two being the same Corpse Ghoul, otherwise, double the happiness, I'm afraid I can't handle it!

"Bring her in," Lu Zheng said, controlling his expression and trying to calm his heartbeat.

"Please wait a moment!"

Uncle Li returned to the front door with a smile on his face and soon brought in a tall, plump, and graceful woman.

She wore a warm goose-yellow embroidered silk shirt, with a willow catkin floral dress inside, and a light golden ribbon around her waist, which further accentuated the graceful curves of her chest and her slender waist.

As she walked, her hills gently trembled, swaying from side to side, with a charming demeanor.

As she got closer, the woman finally revealed her true face. She had crescent-shaped eyebrows, starry eyes like water, skin as white and smooth as snow, and cherry lips like plum blossoms.

In addition, her expression was reserved with a hint of arrogance, which could ignite a fire in a man's heart just by looking at her.

"This concubine greets the young master!"

Gently leaning over, a patch of white smoothness entered Lu Zheng's eyes.

"Glug." Lu Zheng swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"Come, come, Uncle Li, bring another chair over here. This miss, please have a seat." Lu Zheng suddenly became enthusiastic.

Of course, Lu Zheng's performance, whether in Uncle Li's or that miss's eyes, was perfectly normal.

"Thank you, young master."

"You're welcome. My name is Lu Zheng. May I ask for the miss's name?"

"My surname is Su, and my given name is Yi."

"Yi, fragrant and sweet, a beautiful name."

"You flatter me, young master. You are a man of great talent and learning, truly remarkable," Su Yi praised softly.

Lu Zheng seemed quite elated.

He had Uncle Li add another set of bowls and chopsticks for Su Yi, and Su Yi's table manners were also quite elegant and proper. She didn't lose her composure due to hunger, truly befitting a lady from a distinguished family.

During the meal, Lu Zheng deliberately flattered her, and Su Yi didn't refuse much in her words, showing that she had a good impression of Lu Zheng.

Uncle Li, who was serving on the side, was secretly delighted, thinking that this matter was settled.

After the meal, Lu Zheng had Aunt Liu clean the west wing and prepare bedding, then sent the two of them to sleep in the front.

"No matter what sounds come from the backyard tonight, do not come in."

"Don't worry, young master, this old servant understands. This old servant and his wife will sleep with our heads covered tonight. No matter how loud your voice is, this old servant and his wife won't hear it."

Faced with Lu Zheng's instructions, Uncle Li had an expression that said, 'I understand.'

Lu Zheng nodded with a non-committal smile, then turned and closed the side door connecting the front and back yards.

Turning his head to look, Su Yi was leaning against the door of the west wing. Seeing Lu Zheng look over, she couldn't help but blush and turned to enter the room.

Lu Zheng chuckled, then slowly walked into his bedroom.

Gently closing the door, lighting the oil lamp, Lu Zheng picked up a Confucian classic that he had bought before but couldn't understand, pretending to read it.

Should I go over, or should I wait for her to come over?

"Knock knock."

After a moment, a knock sounded, and the door was gently pushed open. Su Yi's charming figure appeared at the door.

It seemed that someone was more anxious than Lu Zheng.

"It's late, young master, are you still working hard?"

"My heart fire is a little strong, making it difficult to fall asleep." Lu Zheng smiled awkwardly and bowed slightly.

Su Yi smiled, her eyes like silk, gently raised her hand to smooth the hair at her temples, then let it fall down from her fragrant shoulders.

"I am grateful to the young master for taking me in. I have no way to repay you, except with this body, which I can offer as thanks."

Lu Zheng's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Miss, are you serious?"

"I hope the young master will have mercy."

Lu Zheng's joy was evident. He got up, opened the door, and turned to walk towards the bed.

"Miss, please come in."

Seeing Lu Zheng walk eagerly towards the bed, Su Yi smiled and entered the room.

Lu Zheng took two quick steps, already reaching the bed, and reached into the quilt on the bed.

At this moment, the moonlight outside the window was like water, and the beautiful couple was inside the room.