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OK, unexpectedly, here's chapter 5!

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[Chapter 5 - I want to put on makeup!] Quickly bring me a set of rouge and gouache!

The principles of the Shen family has always been very strict; although the personalities of the four young masters are very different, but they all have courtesy and manners; on a usual day, don't even talk about bringing a prostitute home, it's rare for them to even go to entertainment parlors to drink wine. And so everyone was greatly shocked by the rebellious actions of Shen Qian Qian; even the women in the kitchen can't help but discuss while washing the rice, their eyebrows moving with great vigor.

And as everyone knows, the essence of a rumor must be exaggerated. When Qin Shao Yu returned during the afternoon, the renditions of this incident has already bolted away like wild horses, forging on the vast path of novelty and not turning back. That their activities on the bed require the use of Hui Jiang aphrodisiacs (1) is considered routine; the more unique portrayal is that the woman is a thousand year old fox demon, and likes to dance along with second young master with her nine tails showing, letting out laughs like silver bells; of course versions like "the second young master knows that the woman is a demon, but still tragically copulated with her, relinquishing his yang in order to exchange for peace for the men of the world" is too outlandish, and so did not spread much.

And after Shen Qian Ling finished hearing Bao Dou's new version of "second young master has already grown fangs", he squatted in the yard and laughed till his stomach cramped; this is way more potent than those entertainment reporters from his past life, when spreading rumors they also didn't forget to fill in details, it's truly an industrious spirit.

"What's the matter, laughing so happily?" Qin Shao Yu pushed the door, coming in.

Shen Qian Ling quickly returned to his solemn self, turning and walking towards his room, his expression changing extremely fast; he did not embarrass the acting world one bit.

"Fu-ren is angry now?" Qin Shao Yu asked by his side.

Shen Qian Ling gets a headache the moment he hears "Fu-ren" or "Niang-zi", "I'm begging you to use my name."

"Even if I don't call you fu-ren, you will be marrying into Zhui Yin sect in the future." Qin Shao Yu reminded him.

"I have already forgotten you, it's better for us for separate here and now." Shen Qian Ling thought for a bit, and added, "You're a good man, you will definitely find a good marriage partner."

"What about the child?" Qin Shao Yu's eyes are full of sorrow.

"Are you really sure that there's a child in my belly?" Shen Qian Ling asked with a frown, "Today I tried kneading it, it seems to be fatty meat." Maybe the original Shen Qian Ling lied to you.

Qin Shao Yu almost laughed out loud, but still successfully managed to hold it in, and said solemnly, "Of course I'm sure, you must believe in the ability of your husband in that area."

Believe your ass. Shen Qian Ling violently kicked a leg towards him, how can he even say this kind of words.

"There's a lantern festival today, do you want to go and see?" Qin Shao Yu asked.

"Not going." Shen Qian Ling sat by the table, drinking tea.

"Let's go, it will be lively." Qin Shao Yu held onto his hand, "When you and I went last time, we were able to be more intimate among the crowd."

Shen Qian Ling spit a mouthful of water out, why are these kind of things done when there's a lot of people, he's not an exhibitionist; but even there's few people it's also not right, I'm not close with you.

"Fu-ren, slower, water is all over your face." Qin Shao Yu got nearer to help him wipe off; Shen Qian Ling jumped up in shock, "Bao Dou!"

"What's the matter young master?" The servant ran over here.

"Send off the guest." Shen Qian Ling quickly retreated to a safe distance, in case he was touched by him.

Qin Shao Yu immediately put on a hurt expression.

But Shen Qian Ling didn't see it at all, because he has already ran back to his inner rooms.

"Sect leader..." Bao Dou is very innocent.

"No matter, I will come again later." Qin Shao Yu warmly, but was unable to hide the heartbreak in his eyes, "Looking at Ling-er like this, it's really as if my heart is cut by a knife."

And so Bao Dou's impression of him instantly increased, and he even found opportunities to praise him in front of Shen Qian Ling.

"You are actually bought off by him?" Shen Qian Ling grumbled, "Where's your integrity?"

Bao Dou muttered, "I'm doing this for the good of young master."

"if it's for my own good, we need to think of a way to make him stop pestering me." Shen Qian Ling crossed his legs and sat on the bed, "Where is Zhui Yin sect, is it far from here?"

"It's in the intersection between Yu Zhong and Xi Bei, it's not near but it's not far either." Bao Dou said, "With quick horses and rushing overnight, it will take around ten days to half a month to reach."

Seems like it's still a bit far....Shen Qian Ling rubbed his chin, he can't be certain whether the child is real or not, if something really happens later, it's not easy to call him back.

"What's young master thinking about?" Bao Dou asked curiously.

"Is there any way, to let him not stay in here?" Shen Qian Ling then added, "But not too far away."

"Not stay here?" Bao Dou immediately looked at him with condemnation, how can he chase sect leader Qin out!

"Say it quickly." Shen Qian Ling fiercely pinched his bun-like face.

"Actually sect leader Qin has said before that he wants to buy a house here." Bao Dou's face was pinched til it changed shape.

"Buying a house?" A bulb lit up in Shen Qian Ling's heart, "Did he buy it?"

"Didn't buy." Bao Dou shook his head, "After first young master knew of this, he said that the Shen family house is so big, why must relatives live in two separate areas, and so it didn't go through."

Shen Qian Ling abruptly let out a breath.

"But the house that sect leader Qin chose is still available." Bao Dou looked at his expression carefully, "Allegedly the owner of that house is a lady, and has always highly respected sect leader Qin, and is only willing to sell to him only."

Shen Qian Ling's eyes widened, there's even such a thing; this kind of promiscuous man truly can't be wanted.

"Is that lady good looking?" Shen Qian Ling asked.

"This I don't know, and no one saw her before too." Bao Dou said, "But she's definitely not as good looking as young master, be rest assured about this."

Shen Qian Ling choked for a bit, he only wanted to guess the chances of " Qin Shao Yu being tempted by someone else and hence letting him go", who wants to compare their looks with a lady.

"Do I have any personal money?" After thinking for a while, Shen Qian Ling asked again.

A son of a prestigious family should have some money for leisure, if it's a lot maybe he can buy that house under Qin Shao Yu's name, and smoothly get him out of here.

"There should be some." Bao Dou said, "But it shouldn't not much, young master's monthly pocket money are all spent on sweets, there isn't much left."

Shen Qian Ling was greatly affected by this; even a cheap haunted house also can't be appraised using sweets, big sister I have ten bags of sweets here are you willing to sell the house to me, this kind of sentence has a strong sense of getting owed a beating.

"What do you think he likes in me?" Shen Qian Ling, cupping his cheeks in his hands, sighed.

"Sect leader Qin mentioned it before." Bao Dou said, "He said although young master is good looking, but you don't put on rouge and gouache, one look and it makes people like you."

"Really?" Shen Qian Ling sat up straight up.

"I don't remember the exact wording, but the meaning is definitely correct." Bao Dou said, "This is what sect leader said to first young master when he first asked for your hand, it's not only me, but a lot of people heard it."

This makes it easier....fireworks exploded in Shen Qian Ling's heart; he held onto Bao Dou and said firmly, "Go and bring me some rouge and gouache."

"Rouge and gouache?" Bao Dou got a shock, "Why does young master wants those things for?"

Shen Qian Ling smiled brilliantly, "I want to put on makeup."

Bao Dou: "...."

And so at night when Qin Shao Yu and Shen Qian Feng come into the house together, they both got a fright once the door was pushed open.

Shen Qian Ling was wearing a set of exquisite clothes, and is facing the mirror drawing his eyebrows and lining his eyes; a look of intense concentration on his face.

Bao Dou stood by his side holding a rouge box, his expressions abundant.

"Ling-er what are you....doing?" Shen Qian Feng got a shock.

"I was bored and had nothing to do, so I put on some makeup for fun." Shen Qian Ling bit his bottom lip, a charming expression on his face.

Shen Qian Feng's eyes are full of worry, could it be he really hurt his head from the fall?

"What do you think of my nails?" Shen Qian Ling reached out his right hand, full of nail polish; even he himself is stunned dizzily by this kind of feminine air.

Shen Qian Feng frowned deeply.

"Is it nice?" Shen Qian Ling fluttered his eyes, and raised his colored nails delicately.

Qin Shao Yu nodded and praised, "It's really nice."

A corner of Shen Qian Ling's mouth tightened, he can even continued to praise likr this?

Nice your sister, do you still have a sense of aesthetic. Shen Qian Ling complained in his heart, shouldn't he have a disgusted expression on his face? Who is he showing off to, with this actions of a devoted lover.

"Fu-ren is always good looking, no matter what." Qin Shao Yu grabbed his chin, "From today onward, this husband will teach you martial arts."

Wait, are these two things related? Shen Qian Ling rejected at once, "I don't want to learn, I want to learn embroidery."

Shen Qian Feng: "....."

"Practice martial arts in the morning, and embroidery in the afternoon." Qin Shao Yu patted his head, "So it's decided."

Shen Qian Ling, eyes red, threw himself into Shen Qian Feng's embrace, "Big brother, he's bullying me." Since he's acting feminine then might as well go all the way, it's not a loss to whine a bit too.

"Shao Yu is doing this for your own good." Shen Qian Feng assuaged him, "If you don't wish to let him teach, then let me teach you personally."

"Why?" Shen Qian Ling has a look of a bitter gourd on his face.

Shen Qian Feng sighed, "Because ever since you fell and hurt your head, you aren't the same as before."

Of course I'm not the same, I'm not familiar with the previous Shen Qian Ling. The imposter eagerly asked, "Then what does this have to do with learning martial arts?"

"Shao Yu's teacher can maybe help to treat your injury, but he lives deep in the islands in the south sea, so you must get recuperate properly, in order to withstand the arduous journey." Shen Qian Feng said, "Big brother will teach you some simple moves tomorrow morning, it can strengthen your body."

"But you have mentioned before, I was originally a highly skilled martial artist." Shen Qian Ling asked sorrowfully yet hopefully, "Is there any way to let me quickly recover?" If there's a plane who would want to ride a donkey cart, moreover practicing martial arts is tiring.

Bao Dou looked at him with eyes full of pity.

He actually believed it.

"There isn't." Shen Qian Feng's face remained the same, "Now your internal energy is sealed in your heart meridian, if you force it open there will be danger, we must start practicing from the basic moves again." He is truly the first young master of the Shen family, even when weaving a lie he is more competent than others, and very calm at that.

Shen Qian Ling has the five words in red "I don't want to practice" written all over his face.

"No need to worry." Qin Shao Yu caressed his head, "You only need to practice martial arts in the morning, if I'm free in the afternoon, I will accompany you to do embroidery and eyebrows."

Shen Qian Ling's head was throbbing; he pulled Qin Shao Yu's collar and went into his inner rooms, "Don't follow us."

First young master Shen and Bao Dou looked at each other, what is happening now?

"Are you doing this on purpose?" After closing the door, Shen Qian Ling asked angrily in a low voice.

"To want to have you strengthen your body through martial arts, what is there to do on purpose about?" Qin Shao Yu looked at him with a smile.

"......" Shen Qian Ling gritted his teeth many times, but still didn't said out loud the sentence "Then what about that inside my stomach". As a robust man he is really unwilling to face the facts, but if a miscarriage occurs that's even scarier right; this world is so strange and disorderly, anything has a chance of happening.

"Pfft." Qin Shao Yu laughed out loud.

"Laugh your ass." Shen Qian Ling looked at him angrily.

"Rest assured." Qin Shao Yu consoled him, "this set of moves emphasizes on using gentleness to counter brashness, the moves are so slow, it's alright to practice in the first few months."

"You're a rascal." Shen Qian Ling clenched his teeth, "You are just not willing to help me right?"

"We're all doing this for your own good." Qin Shao Yu answered.

Shen Qian Ling pushed him away irritably and walked out; he already knows he can't be relied on.

At night, a gentle breeze wafts by in the drizzle of rain, the smell of flowers spreading strongly in the air.

"Sect leader." A black clothed man sneaked into the small yard again.

"How are the injuries of those few masters?" Qin Shao Yu asked.

"They have mostly recovered, there's no need for sect leader to be concerned." The man said, "It's just that the demonic sect has been getting more arrogant, if sect leader still does not act, I'm afraid we will miss a good opportunity."

"Give me a few more days." Qin Shao Yu seemed thoughtful, "This Shen Qian Ling who has lost his memories seems like very interesting."

"Interesting?" The man is puzzled.

"I have already persuaded Qian Feng to teach him martial arts." Qin Shao Yu smirked, "Whether it's real or fake, we will all know tomorrow morning."

On the second day, before the day brighted, Shen Qian Ling was already dragged out of his blankets by his big brother.

"Brother." The youngest master Shen, wearing a pair of shorts and a small coat, looked at him with tears in his eyes, "I'm not awake."

"Even if you're not awake you still must get up." Shen Qian Feng is very strict.

Don't suddenly become so fierce. Shen Qian Ling's heart, awash with misery, changed into a black outfit specially prepared by Bao Dou; he does look like an expert a little.

But it's still "look like" only. For a delicate, beautiful youth who can't even do sit-ups, Shen Qian Ling already felt despair upon taking a look at those plum tree poles. (2)

In comparison he is truly willing to learn embroidery.

Qin Shao Yu is also waiting on the training field for him, and said with a chuckle, "No matter what fu-ren is wearing it still looks good."

"Shut up." Shen Qian Ling glared at him, this jerk who doesn't care about the well-being of his own wife and child.

"Let's exercise the muscle and bones a little." Shen Qian Feng raised up one of his thighs.

"Ah!" Shen Qian Ling called out in anguish.

Qin Shao Yu held onto the tree and laughed.

He's truly...cute.

(1) Hui Jiang: 回疆 - In Qing Dynasty people referred to a part of current day Xin Jiang as this.

(2) plum tree poles: 梅花桩 - A bunch of wooden poles that's fixed to the ground, martial artists would stand on them to train and stuff. A search will bring up pictures.


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