[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-begins-with-caring-for-sister-in-law":3,"chapter-cultivation-begins-with-caring-for-sister-in-law-cultivation-begins-with-caring-for-sister-in-law-chapter-561":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1317493,1749,"Chapter 561: Zhihua, First Encounter","cultivation-begins-with-caring-for-sister-in-law-chapter-561",561,"\u003Cp>The spring breeze caresses the thousands of willows, as the flower houses sing with throngs of wine guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noble ladies and young misses of each household peer out from their residences and lofts, gazing tenderly at the handsome young man clad in white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve long heard that Duke An is just in his early twenties, which I found hard to believe. After all, how could a Third-Grade Martial Artist be this age? But upon seeing him now, the rumors are indeed true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He would make a splendid son-in-law. My daughter Yan’er is only fourteen; if she can weave a beautiful story with Duke An, it would surely be a blessing from our ancestors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been a widow for five years, yet I’ve maintained myself well and am still in the prime of my life. If I could find love with Duke An, oh, it would be so embarrassing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Qian, stop dreaming in broad daylight; you’re nearly thirty. There’s no way Duke An would fancy you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bah, you’re the old woman. Rumor has it that Duke An fancies married women, and I fit his taste. The legitimate daughter of the Xiao Family is already over thirty and has a son, yet she still joined the Chen Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to compare yourself with the Xiao Family’s legitimate daughter? In her youth, she was Jiangnan’s number one beauty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jin Cuihua, I don’t want to argue with you today, so don’t stir up trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These Yangzhou Thin Horses are said to be beauties full of grace and charm, and indeed they are not exaggerated.\" Chen Mo couldn’t help but marvel as a casual glance landed on several stunning beauties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several patriarchs of noble families engaging with Xiao Quan heard this and immediately had ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patriarch Qin Hao of the Qin Family approached Chen Mo and said obsequiously, \"Duke An, my daughter has a flower-like face in a moon-like form and is at a charming age. She highly admires Duke An and declares that she will marry no one else. Serving by Duke An’s side would be her honor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Quan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other family patriarchs immediately voiced their opinions: \"Patriarch Qin, you’ve only sired sons, where did this daughter come from, daring to deceive Duke An in broad daylight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense, I wouldn’t dare deceive Duke An. I recently adopted two goddaughters. If Duke An wishes, they could serve by his side,\" Qin Hao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This statement made the other family patriarchs secretly curse Qin Hao for his shamelessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even goddaughters are brought into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the corner of Chen Mo’s mouth twitched slightly, just as he was about to politely decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A commotion suddenly erupted ahead as the crowds on either side retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the street’s end, a startled carriage rushed straight toward Chen Mo and his entourage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful, Marquis.\" Sun Meng frowned and immediately led some personal soldiers to intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Meng, being a Sixth-Grade Martial Artist and with soldiers to assist, found stopping a startled carriage a simple task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once halted, Sun Meng and his men surrounded the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Meng shouted, \"Who in the carriage dares to gallop recklessly on the street and charge at Duke An? Such audacity. Men, apprehend them for the General.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mercy, General.\" Just then, a melodious voice akin to a yellow warbler emanated from the carriage, captivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtains of the carriage were lifted, and a figure in a red dress with a red veil over her face gracefully descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding soldiers remained vigilant, aiming their weapons at her despite her being a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... seems like Miss Zhihua from the Flower Fragrance Building.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That red dress, that slender waist; no one else in Qinhuai City but Miss Zhihua fits that description.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Zhihua is this year’s newly crowned courtesan of the Flower Fragrance Building, having not yet entertained any guests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the onlookers were many patrons of the Flower Fragrance Building who recognized Zhihua at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her red veil, Zhihua’s face showed panic, her eyes filled with fear. She bowed to Sun Meng and said, \"I was returning from a flower viewing at Guanshan Lake when my horse became inexplicably startled upon entering the city, recklessly causing chaos. I am deeply thankful to the General for stopping the horse, saving my life...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the crowd behind Sun Meng and apologized, \"If I disturbed the noble, I ask for their forgiveness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Meng shot her a glance and then looked back at Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo initially intended to let Sun Meng release her, but spotting the red number \"111\" on her forehead surprised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power 111, a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist’s mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Seventh-Grade Martial Artist would undoubtedly be dominant, living effortlessly in a small county.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlikely for such a person to be a courtesan in a brothel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he might have been too absolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, his interest was piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo approached, looking Zhihua over from head to toe, and asked, \"Are you a local, miss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps. I am an orphan who was passed and sold many times before being sold to the Flower Fragrance Building at thirteen,\" Zhihua replied softly, her melodious voice conveying a heartbreaking plight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if by chance, a refreshing breeze blew away her red veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, exclamations erupted around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the veil was a face exquisitely beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s said Miss Zhihua has the looks to enchant an entire city. I thought it was just empty praise from impoverished scholars, but it turns out she indeed lives up to her name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She looks like a fairy, pity she’s a courtesan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I could just kiss Miss Zhihua, I’d gladly live luxuriously—have a mansion, ride in a sedan chair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brokers’ favorite poets found their verses were paid in nourishment, if betters weren’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pre-media age, brothels depended on poets’ praises to spread a lady’s fame, some even paid them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lady is truly beautiful.\" Chen Mo glanced at the sky; in June, the sun blazed warmly, yet Zhihua’s makeup remained exquisite. Such fine rouge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the compliment, Duke An. To catch your eye is my honor.\" Zhihua picked up the blown away red veil, a faint blush gracing her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left the onlookers slightly disappointed; they hoped to glimpse something as Zhihua bent to retrieve the veil, but she concealed it with her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the horse was startled, it was a misunderstanding. No harm done; Miss Zhihua, you may leave.\" Chen Mo smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your magnanimity, Duke An.\" Zhihua’s face lit up with joy, and she bowed to Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without lingering further, Zhihua turned back to her carriage, instructing her servant to clear the way for Duke An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s move on,\" Chen Mo said, turning to continue forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they passed, and Zhihua never reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-05T18:56:51.198Z",1,"novelbin.me","86e747f0bc8ed2add2f157c507b009ae29ca035c64b16c8c0376a7fb7d379d32","cultivation-begins-with-caring-for-sister-in-law-chapter-562","cultivation-begins-with-caring-for-sister-in-law-chapter-560",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-begins-with-caring-for-sister-in-law-cover.jpg"]