A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 212 Promise you my foot!

Zhou Tong continued, "I've always wanted to find a plant like this to study. Where did you get it?"

Zhou Hanzhang told Zhou Tong about the origin of the plant and told her that the Jiang family was planning to hold a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet the next day.

After listening, Zhou Tong pondered for a moment, and finally sighed, "This thing was probably deliberately placed in the Jiang family, just waiting to set a trap for someone at tomorrow's chrysanthemum appreciation banquet. I've seen far too many of these kinds of schemes within the inner quarters."

"That's what I was thinking too. You just said that this... Strange Immortal, when placed together with that Snake-Entwined Vine, will have an aphrodisiac effect. Isn't that a classic frame-up plot?"

"It should be close enough."

Zhou Hanzhang fell into deep thought. She still didn't know who Madam Jiang had invited. This strange immortal might be targeting the people who came to the banquet, but it was more likely that it was targeting the Jiang family.

But no matter the outcome, the Jiang family will not benefit from such an incident happening at home.

"Tsk tsk, I wonder who has such a deep grudge against the Jiang family that they have to do these things on a day like this."

Zhou Tong looked at Zhou Hanzhang and said, "How about we take this potted plant back to its original place tomorrow and see who is responsible for this?"

"But we just took these flowers out so openly, and many people saw it."

Zhou Hanzhang didn't believe that the person who made this arrangement was unaware of it.

I didn't do this well enough; I should have done it quietly.

"That's fine. You brought it out so openly, so you can bring it back just as openly. This kind of plant is rare, not only in the Great Zhou Dynasty, but also elsewhere."

"Shall we give it a try?"

Zhou Tong seemed quite interested. "However, the person who orchestrated this must have another plan in mind if they want things to succeed. Why don't you take me to see it tomorrow?"

“It’s not that I can’t take you there, but things are still unclear, and we don’t know who the person behind this is plotting against.”

"So what? As long as it's not someone plotting against you, who cares who they're plotting against?"

Zhou Tong's words were rather heartless.

Seeing Zhou Hanzhang looking at her, she asked, "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

"They never intended to invite you, so why would they scheme against you? But I can't say for sure. Given their nature, anyone could be the target of their schemes."

Zhou Tong was not unaware of the complex relationships among the major families in the capital, but no matter how she schemed, she couldn't possibly outmaneuver Zhou Hanzhang, could she?

What do they want from you?

Zhou Tong thought this way, and that's what she said.

"...Who knows?"

"They don't know you're a girl, do they?"

"Of course, my family and I kept it a secret very well."

Zhou Hanzhang didn't ask Zhou Tong how she knew she was a girl. In Zhou Hanzhang's eyes, it wasn't strange that Zhou Tong knew anything.

"Could it be that they're after your family's wealth?"

"If they were after my family's wealth, why didn't they just plot against me directly? Why go through all this trouble and set up the scheme at the Jiang family's place? What if I don't go?"

"...So I said it was impossible for me to plot against you, then you said it was possible, then I said it was possible, then you said it was impossible. I'm so confused by what you've said. What do you mean?"

Zhou Tong is a straightforward person, and Zhou Hanzhang's approach almost confused her.

"What I mean is that my chances are slim, but not entirely impossible."

"Then you can say whatever you want."

Zhou Hanzhang completely ignored her words, "Then I'll take these flowers back with me later?"

Zhou Tong felt it was a bit of a pity. "Why don't we leave it here? This kind of flower is hard to find. What if someone uses it up and then secretly gets rid of it?"

"What do you need this for?"

"Keeping this at home can refresh your mind; it's definitely a research marvel."

"Aren't you afraid that you might run into one of those plants you mentioned, and they'll just trap you?"

Zhou Tong was very confident. "Do you think those plants are so easy to find?"

"What about snakes coiling around vines?"

"That's alright. If I pass, I'll just go find someone. There are plenty of places like that in the capital."

When Zhou Hanzhang saw Zhou Tong say such a serious thing, she suddenly choked on her own saliva, even though she hadn't drunk any water. She started coughing desperately until her face turned red.

Seeing her like this, Zhou Tong helplessly helped her catch her breath, "Are you making a big deal out of it? You're a modern person after all. Food and sex are human nature, isn't that normal?"

I don't have a boyfriend, and besides, in our generation, these things were just as commonplace as eating and brushing our teeth. After all, we couldn't have children anymore, so there was no need for contraception; we just had fun.

Every time we finished, we were full of energy. I've only just been born into this era, so I should try as many things as possible—what if I get pregnant? That would be a major breakthrough in research.”

Zhou Hanzhang thought about it and realized that she was being devoured by this feudal and ancient society. There were many people in her own era who were just like Zhou Tong.

Seeing that she had recovered, Zhou Tong continued, "Otherwise, I'll check who that guy is tomorrow. If he's good-looking, I'll just play along and sleep with him. It's not like I'm losing out anyway."

Even Zhou Hanzhang was stunned, but she couldn't agree.

If her face had any color, it would be a riot of colors.

"How about it?"

Zhou Tong looked at Zhou Hanzhang with excitement.

"This dynasty was extremely harsh on women. Otherwise, my family wouldn't have made me dress as a man from a young age. If you really did such a thing, you would be drowned in the spittle of the capital."

"You won't admit you're stupid. Why don't we just do it secretly?"

"How can we do it secretly?"

"You're asking me about this? How would I know? I'm just a researcher."

Zhou Hanzhang suddenly felt a splitting headache and grabbed Zhou Tong, saying seriously, "If you really want to come with me tomorrow, don't do these things here, otherwise I might not be able to protect you."

You know how low the tolerance for adultery is here. If they drag you to be drowned in a pig cage, you won't be able to go back, and all your research will be ruined.

Zhou Tong then became a little scared, "It can't be that bad, can it?"

"How about this: if I fancy someone, I'll just drag them back to the bookstore and do it without anyone noticing? You can cooperate with me then?"

Zhou Hanzhang's head throbbed even more. "Do you think the Jiang family are all dead? Do you think the people who set this up are all dead? You think you can just leave with your people so easily?"

"I can't, but Xiao Ba can."

……

Zhou Hanzhang couldn't reason with her, so he simply shut up.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Zhou Tong asked, "You agreed?"

"Promise you my foot!"

Zhou Hanzhang shouted loudly.

Finally, I met someone just like me, but who would have thought that this person was also three thousand years older than me, so there was no way to reason with them.

Zhou Tong seemed startled. "Why are you shouting like that! It makes me think I've committed some heinous crime."