Adopted Husband.

Summary

In late October, Bianliang was tense and chilly as families prepared for winter. Despite the cold, industries like fireworks thrived, and brothels remained warm and inviting. Li Shishi, the capital's first oiran, was busy visiting friends before the snow, reducing her client interactions. At twenty-one, she faced pressure regarding her fading beauty and potential marriage, weighing suitors' status and character. She reminisced about her privileges and recent events, including a battle between Zhang Jiao and Wanyan Zha Mu, which held little interest for her. Shishi met Sun Jia Gong, a wealthy gentleman, who inquired about Ning Liheng, a talent she preferred to avoid discussing. As they conversed, she sensed something unusual about the inquiries regarding Ning Yi from multiple wealthy families, raising her suspicions about their intentions. After consulting Mama Li about these families' backgrounds, she learned they had official connections, which seemed unlikely for them to seek Ning Yi's collaboration. Shishi's curiosity about the situation grew, leading her to explore these connections further.

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