Chapter 527: A feeling of déjà vu! (Seeking subscriptions, seeking monthly tickets

The jade comb in Liu Yuran's hand pauses, a trace of melancholy flashing in her eyes.

How could she not want Li Chen to come every day? That bone-eroding, soul-stealing pleasure makes her legs go weak every time she thinks of it.

But she knows in her heart that Li Chen is surrounded by beauties like clouds, and she is merely a passing mist.

The one who can enter the palace to accompany the Emperor for a long time is, after all, only Tang Hongxiu, who is still waiting in her boudoir.

While lost in thought, Tang Yue suddenly slaps his thigh: "I've got it! Did you see the wives and concubines those merchants brought to the banquet today?"

Liu Yuran is stunned: "You mean..."

Tang Yue's eyes flash with brilliance: "Master Zhang's Liu Shi, Liu Laoban's Cui Yuniang, and that new concubine of Shopkeeper Qian... every one of them is a beauty chosen from thousands. If..."

Liu Yuran's lips part slightly: "Ah? Are they... willing?"

Tang Yue smiles mysteriously: "Don't worry, my lady, these people are dying to climb a high branch!"

He leans close to his wife's ear: "Let's host a banquet, invite them to bring their families, and have a night where we don't stop until we're drunk."

Liu Yuran looks at her husband in surprise, as if seeing this person for the first time.

That rigid, old-fashioned husband of the past can now come up with such an idea?

She suddenly remembers Li Chen once laughing that "once a man opens his mind," it seems it is truly so.

Liu Yuran says hesitantly: "If it really succeeds, won't the credit be theirs?"

Tang Yue waves his hand confidently: "You worry too much, my lady. The credit for the introduction is ours; Young Master Li naturally knows this in his heart."

A trace of shrewdness flashes in his eyes: "Besides, Hongxiu will enter the palace sooner or later; this is the long-term plan."

These warblers and swallows are just to make Li Chen come to the Tang residence more often. Tang Hongxiu's progress is relatively slow, so they must let Li Chen have new experiences every day, and only then will Li Chen come often.

Liu Yuran nods thoughtfully, then suddenly bursts into a giggle: "My husband is quite clear-headed now."

Tang Yue's old face turns red, thinking of those restless nights; just thinking about what is about to happen in the side courtyard makes him somewhat excited.

The next morning, Tang Yue learns from Tang Mu that Li Chen will grace the Tang residence tonight, and he immediately sets to work arranging things.

He carefully selects a few merchants, inviting only one or two families a day to ensure it doesn't seem too deliberate.

Tang Yue personally pays a visit, smiling broadly: "Master Zhang, you must bring your wife to my humble abode for a small drink tonight; it just so happens Young Master Li will be coming too, so everyone can get to know each other."

Master Zhang's eyes light up upon hearing this, and he quickly cups his hands: "With Second Master Tang's kind invitation, how could Zhang refuse?"

He turns and shouts to the inner chamber: "Wife, hurry and prepare that newly made lake-blue embroidered skirt!"

At dusk, Master Zhang and his wife arrive on time for the appointment.

Madame Zhang Liu Liu Shi has specially combed her hair into the most popular Flying Immortal bun today, adorned with pearl dangling hairpins, and a water-blue gauze skirt makes her skin look like snow.

As she moves with lotus steps, the jade pendant at her waist tinkles, causing the servants in the residence to steal extra glances.

Liu Yuran smiles and greets her, affectionately taking her hand: "Lady Zhang is truly radiant today."

Madame Zhang Liu Liu Shi's cheeks flush slightly, and she says in a low voice: "Lady Tang is too kind."

She secretly looks around, waiting for that legendary "Young Master Li" with both anticipation and nervousness.

Before long, Liu Laoban also arrives with his newly married concubine, Cui Yuniang.

Cui Yuniang is only sixteen, with apricot eyes and peach-blossom cheeks, wearing a pink-mist gauze dress with a gold-thread sash at her waist. She walks with a graceful, swaying gait, truly a beauty walking out of a painting.

Liu Yuran greets her with a smile: "Oh, isn't this Liu Laoban's Yuniang? Haven't seen you in a few days, you've become even more spirited."

Cui Yuniang bows shyly: "Lady Tang is too kind with her praise." ===== CHAPTER 528 =====