Before Wei Dongling could kick out, the door of Miss Ruochen's room creaked open. Ruochen frowned and gave Wei Dongling a very displeased look. She grabbed Wei Dongling's lapel and shouted angrily, "Will you ever stop?"
The beauty had skin as fair as coagulated fat and was extremely charming. The red gauze she was wearing was half - hidden, making her look both beautiful and valiant. Her appearance made everyone hold their breath. Wei Dongling quickly took out a silver note and handed it over, smiling obsequiously, "Sister Ruochen, I'm looking for someone!"
Ruochen glanced at the crowd, took the silver note and unfolded it to have a look. She snorted and asked, "Who are you looking for?"
Wei Dongling pried open Ruochen's slender hand that was holding her lapel and whispered, "The Qi Mansion sold a maid today. It's said that she was sent to a brothel after some twists and turns. I need Miss Ruochen to help me find out which brothel she was sold to specifically..."
Ruochen slammed the door shut, almost pinching Wei Dongling's nose.
Wei Dongling was speechless. Then she heard Ruochen's soft voice from inside the room, "Go and ask upstairs! If you bother me with such things again, see if I won't break your bones!"
Wei Dongling had no choice but to touch her nose awkwardly and walked upstairs with Jingzhe.
When she looked up, she saw a man in black sitting at the corner of the stairs. He casually propped his chin up and glanced at her, his eyes full of disdain.
Wasn't this man Yu Zixi, her husband?
He had been angry with her and didn't return to the Yu Mansion. Instead, he came straight to the Night Fragrance Pavilion? Thinking of Miss Ruochen's hint to ask upstairs, it seemed that she meant for her to ask Yu Zixi directly!
Wei Dongling put on a look of admiration and threw herself into Yu Zixi's arms, shouting happily, "Husband! So you're here!"
This sweet call instantly softened Yu Zixi's heart. But on the surface, he snorted, turned his head away and ignored Wei Dongling. He waved his hand to signal the madam to go about her business.
Wei Dongling smiled obsequiously. She rubbed Yu Zixi's shoulders and beat his legs, coquettishly saying in a row, "Husband, you're the best! Help me, okay? Please!"
Yu Zixi let her throw herself into his arms. He rolled his eyes but still ignored her.
Wei Dongling flattered him to the extreme. She put her arms around Yu Zixi's neck and murmured, "I know I was wrong! I promise I'll never do it again! Don't ignore me!"
Thinking of the scene where she hugged Shangguan Yun, Yu Zixi got angry. He asked coldly, "Do you throw yourself into every man's arms like this?"
Wei Dongling quickly explained, "Really not! I just wanted to say goodbye to him at that time. He grabbed me and I couldn't break free!"
Yu Zixi's face turned even darker. He shouted angrily, "You could kick me away several times. How come? Can't you do it to him?"
Wei Dongling was so anxious that she broke out in a sweat. She grabbed Yu Zixi's hands and said, "Zixi, will you believe me? From beginning to end, I only have feelings for you. I promise you, I have no other thoughts about him!"
Only have feelings for him? It was the first time this girl had confessed like this. Yu Zixi felt sweet in his heart. Most of his annoyance had dissipated, but he still couldn't save face. He glanced at her and said unhappily, "Alright, go out and wait for me."
Wei Dongling nodded quickly and obediently took Jingzhe out.
Not long after, Yu Zixi came out. He pointed to an alley not far away and said to Wei Dongling, "The Rouge Tower got some new girls today. The person you're looking for is most likely there. Go!"
Wei Dongling blinked her eyes pitifully and shouted, "Husband, won't you go with me? I'm so scared alone!"
Seeing her being so affected, Jingzhe beside her was stunned.
Yu Zixi turned around and walked away, waving his hand and saying, "I'm busy hugging other women. Go by yourself!"
Wei Dongling rolled her eyes. It seemed that his jealousy wouldn't subside for a while.
Wei Dongling had no choice but to sigh and say, "Husband! Don't go too far. I'll come back to find you after I'm done!"
Yu Zixi was very arrogant and ignored her. He went in without looking back.
Wei Dongling mounted her horse. Seeing the contemptuous and disdainful look in Jingzhe's eyes, she had no choice but to sigh helplessly and rode towards the Rouge Tower.
The Rouge Tower was located in a not - very - busy alley, but tonight its popularity had skyrocketed like never before.
When the people in the main hall saw a delicate girl swaggering in at the door, they couldn't believe their eyes. All kinds of looks were cast on her.
Wei Dongling wasn't angry. She smiled at the stunned madam and said, "Please, madam, may I have a private word with you?"
The madam, dressed in bright colors, looked at Wei Dongling in surprise and then at Jingzhe behind her, who was silent but looked fierce. She invited them into a secluded side - hall.
After the madam understood their purpose, she held the teacup, crossed her legs and shook her head, saying, "This won't do! I've already spread the news. There are many guests here tonight to buy virgin girls. I can't break the rules of the brothel just because you ask for someone. How can I do business in the Rouge Tower in the future?"
Wei Dongling also crossed her legs and smiled, "Madam is right. How about bringing the girl out first to see if she's the one we're looking for? As for the money, it's easy to talk about." With that, she took out a stack of silver notes and put them on the table.
The madam glanced at the thick stack of silver notes. She was overjoyed in her heart, but on the surface, she pretended to be in a difficult position. She smiled obsequiously and said, "I'm not willing to break the rules, but seeing that you're so sincere, I'll bring the girl out for you to have a look." With that, she told the servant to bring the girl up.
A heavily - made - up and gaudily - dressed woman was brought up. Wei Dongling stared at her in surprise for a long time but still couldn't recognize her.
The woman had a handkerchief stuffed in her mouth. When she looked up and saw Wei Dongling, her eyes were full of tears and she made a whining sound.
It was really Lvkou! Seeing this, Wei Dongling felt extremely heart - broken. She quickly stood up and wanted to untie Lvkou, but the servant beside her stopped her.
Wei Dongling turned to the madam and smiled, "Madam, I'll take this girl. Name your price!"
The madam slowly took a sip of tea, then wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief and said loudly, "You really make it difficult for me, girl! Alas, I'm kind - hearted and willing to help others achieve their wishes. So the girl will cost this much!" With that, the madam stretched out a short and chubby index finger.
Wei Dongling's face changed. She asked in surprise, "A thousand taels?"
Lvkou, who was kneeling on the ground, was both shocked and scared. Her body was trembling. Miss Qi had sold her to a human trafficker for thirty taels of silver, and Li the Cripple had resold her to the brothel for two hundred taels. Now this madam was asking the young steward for a thousand taels?
Lvkou was very worried. The young steward was well - known for being stingy. How could she be willing to spend a thousand taels of silver to buy her?
The madam lowered her eyes and smiled. She said in a deep voice, "Don't misunderstand me, girl. I mean ten thousand taels!"
Wei Dongling was so shocked that her chin almost dropped to the ground. She shouted loudly, "Why don't you just rob me?"