"Master, who is it? Who would be willing to help at this time?"

“Thirteenth Prince,” Li Tiao said.

"Him? But the Thirteenth Prince hasn't always been good to you..."

Li Tiao raised her eyebrows: "Indeed, he has never been nice to me, but this time we have been able to stay in the capital so peacefully without being caught by the Emperor, the Fourth Prince, and the Crown Prince's men. What do you think is the reason?"

Because we hid it well, okay?

Of course, that's one reason, but the main reason is that the Thirteenth Prince helped us. He helped us then, and he will help us now.

The fact that he helped us is like being pregnant; once you're pregnant, you're pregnant, it's not just a little bit.

Similarly, now that he's helped us, it's impossible for him to just ignore us again. For one thing, if the Emperor finds out, the Thirteenth Prince might not fare well.”

After Li Tiao finished speaking, Hongye still hesitated a bit, "But Master, the Thirteenth Prince lives in the Princes' Residence, so it won't be easy for us to find him."

This is indeed a problem. Li Tiao said, "Let me think about what to do about this."

Just as Li Tiao finished speaking, someone outside called out to her: "Boss Li..."

Hongye went to open the door: "What is it?"

"Two gentlemen have come in and are arguing with someone."

Li Tiao naturally heard what the servant said. She walked to the door in confusion and looked at the servant in the shop, saying, "Can't you guys try to mediate when people are arguing? Qunxinglou has been open for a while now, and there have been times when the gentlemen who come to listen to music and watch plays have argued, and I've never seen you guys be unable to handle it."

"Mr. Li, this time is a little different."

"What could be different?"

"One of the gentlemen looks like Ninth Master. The gentleman who came with him, although the servants don't recognize him, should be Eighth Master based on his title. Since the servants are not sure whether it is Eighth Master or Ninth Master, some things are hard to say."

Li Tiao was extremely surprised. The Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince had arrived?

This should be a good thing, indicating that his Star Tower business is booming and has even attracted the Ninth Prince, the God of Wealth of the capital.

However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

If the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince find out that I am the boss, that would be terrible.

Having just quietly escaped the task of acting as an eyeliner for the Eighth Prince, Li Tiao had absolutely no desire to continue doing so.

"I'll go take a look." Li Tiao led Hongye to the backstage area, lifted the curtain, and peeked outside.

It was indeed the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince.

The arguing continued, and the servant anxiously wrung his hands beside him: "Boss Li, the time is almost up..."

It means we can't keep making noise, because it will affect the performance, and if the performance is affected, it will affect how much money we make.

Li Tiao thought to herself, "I've searched high and low without finding it, but it's come to me effortlessly."

She whispered to the servant, "Go and subtly let them know that our Qunxing Tower also has powerful backers. Tell them that our opera troupe is about to go to the Fourth Prince's mansion to perform for the Fourth Prince's Consort Song's birthday."

Is this okay?

"Whether it works or not, just do as I say. Remember to subtly reveal this information, and don't let those two gentlemen outside know that you seem to know their identities. Got it?"

The servant still felt that this matter seemed a bit unreliable, but considering that it was the boss's instruction, he did as the boss said.

To avoid being discovered, Li Tiao left after giving instructions to the servant.

Hongye was puzzled: "Master, the Fourth Prince is not in the capital right now. Even if the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince find out, what can they do? Besides, didn't you refuse the troupe leader's request to perform at the Fourth Prince's residence?"

"Whether or not we go to the performance is not the point. The point is that this matter is going to happen. The Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince might ask the Thirteenth Prince when they get back, and then the Thirteenth Prince will come looking for us on his own."

"Your Majesty, you are truly remarkable. But will the Thirteenth Prince... come?"

Li Tiao wasn't entirely sure either, but there was no other way to gain the trust of the Thirteenth Prince, so she could only leave it at that for now.

Although Li Tiao didn't wait outside, she had someone keeping an eye on things. Soon, the person keeping watch outside came to report that the matter had been resolved.

Just as Li Tiao had guessed, the thirteenth prince came on his own initiative the next day.

"Master, you are truly a prophet!" Hongye couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Li Tiao thought it was a piece of cake: "Go, bring the Thirteenth Prince over."

Soon, the Thirteenth Prince arrived, led by Hongye.

After bowing and paying his respects, the Thirteenth Prince didn't give Li Tiao a chance to speak at all: "Li Tiao, remember when I warned you to stay away from Fourth Brother and not cause him any more trouble?"

Why won't you listen?

"What makes you say that, Thirteenth Prince?" Li Tiao feigned ignorance: "Fourth Prince is currently following the Emperor to attack the Dzungar Khanate. How capable could Li Tiao possibly be to contact Fourth Prince? Thirteenth Prince, aren't you giving Li Tiao too much credit?"

"Playing dumb? Didn't you people from the Star Pavilion say that your opera troupe was going to perform at Fourth Brother's mansion?"

“Thirteenth Prince, to correct one point, it was Fourth Prince’s Consort Song who took the initiative to approach the opera troupe at Qunxing Tower, saying that she wanted the troupe to perform at her residence. Naturally, I refused.”

Seeing that the Thirteenth Prince was silent, Li Tiao continued, "Yesterday, the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince came to the Qunxing Tower. You could say they came because of its reputation, but why would they come because of its reputation? Is it because they like to listen to music or opera?"

You two are brothers, Thirteenth Prince, you should know better than Li Tiao what to do if Ninth Prince takes a fancy to Qunxing Tower?

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