Volume 1, Chapter 86
More than an hour later, Bing Qingqing, Ziyue, and Hong Qian returned. Besides the three of them, three middle-aged men walked at their sides: a tall, thin man named Bai Lang; a man in purple robes named Zi Xiaonong; and a powerfully built man named Hong He.
Bing Qingqing had said earlier that they all had men, and she had not lied to Zhao Fu. These three men were their respective husbands.
Bai Lang entered the room, looked at Zhao Fu and the others, and asked, "Who are you people?"
To avoid trouble, Zhao Fu said, "We're Hongyan's friends!"
Bai Lang smiled. "Since you're Hongyan's friends, stay in Seizing Valley for a few more days and take in its local customs and scenery."
Zhao Fu answered with a smile.
Bing Qingqing shot Zhao Fu a resentful glare.
Hong He gave Hua Gumei and the other women an appraising look, a hint of interested amusement appearing on his face. However, he said nothing, as Hong Qian was still beside him.
Hongyan turned her face away, not daring to look at Zhao Fu.
They merely took Zhao Fu's group to be Hongyan's ordinary friends and did not pay them much attention before leaving.
Zhao Fu's group temporarily settled down there.
At night, twelve moons cast down clear, radiant moonlight, while wisps of cloud drifted through the deep blue sky.
The three beautiful married women lay in Zhao Fu's embrace, their faces flushed and their appearances enchanting and captivating. The other women were on the other side.
Zhao Fu looked at them and asked, "Why are you holding a council meeting?"
Bing Qingqing replied, "Opening the treasure is a major matter for Seizing Valley this time, so we need several days to prepare first. We'll gather all the younger