Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld-Chapter 298 - 99: Realm of Four Thunders

The Fang Mansion, after its reconstruction, not only regained its former glory but even surpassed it, acquiring the adjacent estates on both sides as well.

Five courtyards, two annexes.

Tall lintels and walls, green bricks and tiles, pavilions and towers—looking across Gu’an County, it’s one of the most luxurious and opulent places.

The backyard.

Fang Zheng was lying on a soft chair, his body swaying gently, leisurely singing:

"De long dong...long de li...long dong li ge long..."

"Military men...do things in such a poor way, shouldn’t tease respectable families like us..."

"Respectable family, bad family, shouldn’t stick a crabapple tree into this, twisting and turning...how elegant and suave, the charm lies in this crabapple tree..."

"Crabapple tree, oh, crabapple tree, only to be cancelled by military, I say here...pia...thrown on the ground, from now on, I won’t wear this crabapple flower..."

"Haha..." Liu Qinghuan came from the front courtyard, laughing uncontrollably, her voice as clear and pleasant as a yellow warbler:

"What is this song?"

"It’s so strange and yet quite nice."

"Just sang it casually." Fang Zheng squinted his eyes, letting the warm light spread evenly over him, looking completely at ease:

"If you want to learn, I can teach you!"

"No rush." Liu Qinghuan shook her head:

"I haven’t mastered ’Butterfly Lovers’ yet; let me learn it first, and when the festival comes, my sister and I will perform for Young Master Fang."

"No." Fang Zheng raised his hand in refusal:

"On festive days, listening to a melancholic tune like ’Butterfly Lovers’ would be too disappointing; it’s better to have something more family-friendly."

"Hmm..." Liu Qinghuan tilted her head, thought for a moment, then nodded:

"That makes sense."

"Young Master Fang."

She moved softly to his side, pulled over a soft chair, lay down, and stretched comfortably before asking:

"Why haven’t you gotten married yet?"

"Such a large Fang Mansion, the back courtyard only has me and my sister, two musicians, who can only be seen but not touched. Doesn’t your heart feel lonely?"

"Why did you think to ask that?" Fang Zheng reached for a candy on the table beside him, placed it in his mouth, and savored it slowly:

"Isn’t life now good?"

"It is." Liu Qinghuan said softly, filled with emotion:

"Never been this good."

Here, there’s no worry about food or clothes, and there’s monthly pay.

Especially because the master’s personality is unique, never forcing the two women to do anything, always having endless topics about dances or music.

The two women learned a lot of pieces from Fang Zheng and practiced them daily to alleviate boredom.

Sometimes they would go out to enjoy the scenery.

Even the always quiet Jin Shu could find common ground with Fang Zheng, sometimes staying in conversation until the oil lamps burned out, reluctant to leave.

Time,

thus quietly passed without anyone noticing.

Liu Qinghuan had never met a man like Fang Zheng, who was obviously talented, yet had no intention of leaving the small Gu’an County.

Content to be an unknown little landowner.

Whether dealing with servants, treating them, or facing wealthy households or government officials in the city, his attitude seemed unchanged.

About others, Liu Qinghuan didn’t know.

But in Fang Zheng, she felt a respect she had never experienced before.

Or rather...

Equality.

Even towards songstresses or dancers, there was never a hint of disdain in his eyes, which amazed the two women for a long time.

Gradually, it became the norm.

In front of Fang Zheng, Liu Qinghuan would also become very relaxed. The two of them were like old friends, open about everything.

Between a man and a woman, it could be so pure.

She never believed it before.

As for the rumors about Fang Zheng’s noble family background, she didn’t believe them either. The daughters of noble families she had seen were always genteel and courteous, warm and gentle in demeanor, but their inherent superiority was impossible to hide, completely different from the person beside her.

No!

To say such a unique person, none in the world could compare to him.

"Since it’s good, why not live like this?" Fang Zheng smiled:

"No need to think so much."

"..." Liu Qinghuan pursed her lips, then suddenly said:

"Young Master Fang, what do you think of my sister?"

"Miss Jin Shu?" Fang Zheng nodded:

"Very good indeed." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"I’ve never seen anyone surpass Miss Jin Shu in looks and temperament. Just looking at her is refreshing and delightful."

When not in the back courtyard or without outsiders, Jin Shu no longer wore a veil, as Fang Zheng had already seen her true face.

Such a beauty...

Even spending money to keep her was pleasant, not to mention it didn’t cost much.

"Then..." Liu Qinghuan whispered:

"Are you willing to marry my sister?"

"I remember Young Master Fang saying he didn’t mind our sisterhood, and now we might not be able to marry outsiders either."

Though Fang Zheng hadn’t touched them, everyone in Gu’an County knew that the back courtyard of the Fang Mansion was like a golden house hiding beauties, housing two beauties inside.

With such a reputation, it would be hard to marry into a good family.

"I have no objections."

Fang Zheng glanced at her and laughed:

"Miss Jin Shu is talented and virtuous, marrying her would be a blessing of a lifetime, but it seems that Miss Jin Shu has someone she likes."

"No!" Liu Qinghuan was stunned, and quickly shook her head:

"I’m sure of it, Sister Jin Shu has never liked any man."

"It might not even be a man." Fang Zheng said:

"I have no prejudice about that, though... I certainly wouldn’t accept it if it were me."

Liu Qinghuan opened her mouth, her pretty face turning red, her eyes avoiding his, her body twisting uncomfortably, as if she couldn’t sit still.

"Master!"

At this moment, Old Liu’s voice came from the entrance of the backyard, helping Liu Qinghuan out of the situation:

"Someone from the Government Office is here to see you."

"The Government Office?"

Fang Zheng frowned, shook his head helplessly.