"Young Master Xiao, don't lie to me. How can I compare to Sister Chen?"

Ningxiang's tone was almost coquettish, and she moved her soft body closer to Xiao Yu, saying softly, "Young master, why don't we go back to our room and let Ningxiang play a tune for you?"

"good!"

Xiao Yu was more than happy to oblige, so he casually put his arm around Ningxiang's slender waist and went upstairs.

The third floor is the VIP area, mainly prepared for distinguished guests... This distinction doesn't just refer to being rich, but to being both rich and powerful.

For example, figures like Liu Guogong would go straight to the third floor after arriving at Baoyue Tower and would not linger in other places.

The only way to get to the third floor is by going up the stairs.

If you don't want to make a scene, the only option is to visit the courtesan and then go upstairs with her.

"Mr. Di, who is in charge of the accounts, is on the third floor."

While thinking to himself, Xiao Yu still wore a lecherous smile and asked, "Where is Miss Ningxiang from?"

"My home is in Hezhou."

Ningxiang's voice was very gentle, and every word sounded like she was coquettish. She said, "Three years ago, my parents came to the capital to do business. They did not manage it well and incurred huge debts, so they sold me to Baoyue Tower."

He was also a person with a tragic fate.

Xiao Yu sighed inwardly and stopped talking about it.

Soon, the two arrived at the third floor.

Looking down the long corridor, Xiao Yu estimated in his mind that there were a total of eighteen rooms on this floor. Excluding Ningxiang and Sister Hong's rooms, there were sixteen rooms left.

Finding Mr. Di in the sixteen rooms is no easy task... The most important thing is not to alert him.

It seems the only option is to work on Ningxiang.

After entering the room, Ningxiang personally brewed a pot of fine tea for Xiao Yu and had her maid bring out some exquisite snacks.

"Young Master Xiao, what is your opinion on my musical skills?"

Ningxiang, with her delicate figure, knelt on a futon, her fingers gently caressing the zither as she began to play.

The light, graceful sound of the zither reached Xiao Yu's ears.

Women in ancient times were indeed very talented!

Xiao Yu sipped his tea, listening intently as Ningxiang played the zither for him, his gaze sweeping over Fuxiang a few times.

This woman is indeed very beautiful and knows how to manipulate men... Her initiative is probably because she wants to find out something from me; she's one of Sister Hong's people.

Of course, she might also be craving her own poems!

The melody was light and airy, yet carried a faint, almost imperceptible sadness. Perhaps it was because of the mention of being sold to Baoyue Tower that Ningxiang felt a pang of sorrow.

After a long while, the music ended.

"Young Master Xiao, what do you think of this piece?"

Ningxiang removed her slender fingers from the strings, her beautiful eyes fixed on Xiao Yu, and asked.

"I don't really understand."

Xiao Yu wasn't omnipotent either. He shook his head and said, "But it's very enjoyable to listen to. I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I also heard a trace of sadness in the music."

Upon hearing this, Ningxiang's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, then she smiled and said, "Young Master Xiao understands."

Is there really something sad going on in your heart?

Xiao Yu's gaze flickered slightly, and he suddenly seemed to remember something. He asked, "Your parents' business failed. Whom did they owe a huge debt to?"

After hesitating for a few seconds, Ningxiang said, "Lord Liu... My parents rented Lord Liu's shop back then. When business was bad, they not only owed Lord Liu rent, but also borrowed a lot of money from him."

Just as I expected!

Xiao Yu knew that his guess was correct.

Ningxiang deliberately showed a sad side in front of me. Could it be that she wanted to tell me something?

Or is it a sting operation, designed to induce him to reveal the purpose of Baoyue Tower?

Xiao Yu doesn't understand Ningxiang, and even if he grasps this important information, he won't be honest with her.

However, it's acceptable to insult Duke Liu, since many people know that Xiao Yu killed Liu Yunfei and confronted Duke Liu in the street; the two have a grudge against each other.

"That old bastard has committed many evil deeds."

Xiao Yu snorted coldly, expressing his displeasure with Duke Liu, and then asked, "Presumably, you borrowed money from loan sharks, didn't you?"

"usury?"

Ningxiang expressed her confusion.

"The kind with very high interest rates..."

Xiao Yu thought for a moment about what this world called loan sharks, and then said, "Big Ear Cave!"

"really."

Recalling the past, a faint sadness appeared on Ningxiang's pretty face. She said in a helpless tone, "It's also my parents' fault for being so blinded by greed. They always thought that as long as they had money, they could make a comeback... Who knew that they would owe more and more money, and in the end they had no choice but to sell me to pay off their debts. They took the little money they had left and went back to Hezhou."

Isn't this just a gambler's mentality?

Xiao Yu's gaze flickered slightly, and he said, "So, you think that Duke Liu is tempting your parents, or rather, he is setting a trap for your parents?"

"I don't know."

Ningxiang gently shook her head, then smiled sweetly and said, "Young Master Xiao is here to have some fun, why should I tell you these things... Young Master Xiao, I'll have the maid prepare hot water for you to take a bath."

"good."

Xiao Yu nodded.

But in her heart, she was already planning how they could go to sleep together after the bath... and how to leave without anyone noticing, and then check out the other rooms.

A moment later, the maids prepared hot water.

Xiao Yu walked over, took Ningxiang's soft little hand, and said, "Let's wash together."

"this……"

Ningxiang was slightly taken aback, a blush appearing on her pretty face. She had never bathed with a man before... although, men had mentioned this request before.

But Ningxiang is no ordinary person; she is the most beautiful courtesan after Shen Youyu. Even if she refuses, those men won't be angry.

However, looking at Xiao Yu's tall and strong physique, handsome and well-defined features, and unparalleled poetic talent, Ningxiang began to hesitate.

She always reserves her bottom line for men she doesn't like, but it seems like she can easily cross that line with men she admires...

"Moreover, I also want to try something new with Ningxiang."

Xiao Yu pulled her into his arms and said, "Want to try?"

"Um."

Leaning against Xiao Yu's strong chest, Ningxiang hesitated for half a second before nodding shyly and asking curiously, "What's so new?"

"Let's give it a try first."

Xiao Yu picked up a silk handkerchief and gently tied it around Ningxiang's eyes, whispering in her ear, "Blinding your eyes will make your tactile nerves more sensitive. Of course, I'll also tie your hands..."

The warm breath on Ningxiang's ears made her body go weak.

Before she could even answer, Xiao Yu swiftly bound Ningxiang's hands as well.

"Young Master Xiao?"

Ningxiang's tone betrayed a hint of panic.

"Shh!"

Xiao Yu breathed warm air into her ear and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm not a pervert, I won't hurt you..."