When Hongqing returned to the music hall, he summoned Cuicui and asked, "Did you come here voluntarily?"

Cui Cui immediately shouted, "No, we didn't come here voluntarily, we were all kidnapped."

Before long, someone delivered a lot of indentures and some contracts for buying and selling these people.

Hongqing took it and looked at it for a while. He said, "Someone, seal off this music hall."

After Hongqing left, the music hall was sealed off, and the musicians and dancers inside were all locked up, with no one allowed to come and go freely.

Hongqing sent people to look for the Fourteenth Prince, but no one saw him, neither in the palace nor outside.

On the other side, at the inn.

Fourteen was genuinely curious about Ahri's identity.

His seventh brother usually wouldn't let anyone touch him or let eunuchs serve him. He was an oddball among his brothers and the most unconventional.

But now, he actually shut down a music hall just because of a woman.

That's strange, really strange.

Fourteen added some good stuff to the food he was carrying, saying that his seventh brother would definitely thank him when he found out.

He knew his seventh brother all too well; the moment he saw that woman, his blatant desire to devour her was all too obvious.

But for some reason, his seventh brother seemed hesitant, as if he had concerns and dared not take action.

So, we still have to rely on him.

Fourteen carried the food to the room where Ah Li was staying and politely knocked on the door.

When Ah Li opened the door, Fourteenth Brother smiled innocently and said, "Hello, young lady. Let me introduce myself. My name is Hongwen, and I am Hongqing's fourteenth brother."

Ah Li was a little reserved, but still said, "Hello, Brother Hongwen."

Fourteen felt a little uncomfortable with this form of address. "Just call me Fourteen, it sounds more friendly."

Ahri didn't say anything or call anyone.

Fourteen raised an eyebrow, not letting Ah Li call out right now. He said, "I saw that Seventh Brother left in a hurry and didn't even have anyone prepare food for you. I suppose you must be hungry."

The music hall didn't feed the dancers enough when they were making them dance, saying that if they ate too much, their bellies would bulge out and they wouldn't look good.

Therefore, dancers usually go hungry for a long time before they start dancing. Only after being chosen will they become delicate and easily pushed over.

Ah Li looked at the food in Fourteen's hands, shook her head, and said, "Thank you, but no need."

Something doesn't look right about this food.

Fourteen didn't expect Ah Li to refuse. He said, "Are you worried about me?"

"Sorry, I want to rest."

Ahri placed her hand on the door.

Seeing that Ah Li really wanted to close the door, Fourteen said, "Alright then, you rest first, and I'll come find you with Seventh Brother later."

"Um."

Ahri closed the door.

Fourteen carried the food downstairs, beckoned a waiter, gave him a few instructions, and handed the food over.

After a short while, the waiter brought over a plate of food to Ali, saying that Hongqing had sent him to deliver it.

This time, Ahri didn't refuse, because she was really hungry.

Ali took the food back to the house and closed the door.

At this moment, Fourteen appeared again, standing outside listening to the sounds inside.

Inside the room, Ahri noticed a shadowy figure at the window, and she also noticed that something seemed to have been added to the food.

She lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment. Should she eat it, or should she eat it? It would be a pity to waste such a golden opportunity.

So, Ahri ate the food.

About an incense stick's time later, Ah Li lay on the bed groaning, still covering herself with the blanket.

Fourteen had already poked a small hole in the window with his finger, and he was very satisfied with Ah Li's reaction.

He was also thinking that he would try to curry favor with his seventh brother and get him to give him an inkstone from his study.

Outside the inn, Hongqing returned carrying a bundle containing Ah Li's belongings and clothes.

It was because the people in the music hall hadn't been cleared out that Hongqing had them found.

When Shisi saw Hongqing return, he stopped guarding outside and went into another room.

Hongqing came over and knocked on the door, only to find it unlocked and easily pushed open.

If Fourteen were there, he would definitely be puzzled, since he clearly saw Ahri lock the door.

After Hongqing came in, Ali peeked out from under the covers, her face flushed, and looked at Hongqing weakly, saying, "Brother Hongqing, could you call a doctor for me? I think I'm sick."

"You're sick? Why did you suddenly get sick?"

Hongqing came over nervously, but out of the corner of his eye he noticed a few very thin clothes at the foot of the bed.

Ah Li seemed a little embarrassed to say it, she said, "I feel hot all over and uncomfortable."

At this moment, Hongqing's gaze fell entirely on the clothes at the foot of the bed, which were what Ahli had just been wearing.

So, she is now completely naked.

The thought flashed through his mind, and Hongqing instantly felt that something was wrong with him.

He looked around the room and noticed some leftover food on the table. He asked in a hoarse voice, "Who came just now?"

Ah Li wanted to pull Hong Qing over herself, finding his dawdling annoying, but she had to hold back. She shifted her body and said, "Didn't you ask the waiter to bring the food?"

He did not have anyone bring him food.

Suddenly, Hongqing looked up at the door and saw a furtive figure flash past.

Hongqing walked out calmly and immediately saw Fourteen standing not far away, waving at him and silently saying, "I've cleared the area for you."

When Hongqing saw Fourteen's condition, he immediately realized that the abnormality in Ah Li was caused by this person.

It seems that the food was also sent by Fourteen.

Hongqing hesitated to go in at this moment because she was not a casual person, and in the past, she had always been self-disciplined and respectful in her interactions with him.

Immediately afterwards, a slightly hurried exclamation and the sound of someone falling down suddenly rang out from inside the house.

Hongqing's heart skipped a beat. He instinctively went into the room and closed the door.

When he looked towards Ah Li, he immediately saw a vibrant and alluring scene before him. He already knew Ah Li had a graceful figure, but now she seemed to have stepped out of a painting, possessing an indescribable charm and allure.

"Brother Hongqing, did you bring a doctor?"

Ahri's watery eyes were even more alluring at this moment, without her realizing it; a single glance could captivate the soul.

"You still know who I am?"

Ah Li looked at Hong Qing with a puzzled expression, her red lips slightly parted, "Yes, you are Brother Hong Qing."

"I didn't go to the doctor. I figured the doctor couldn't help with this kind of thing."

Hongqing walked towards Ali and wrapped her in the blanket again. Even though he was filled with unprecedented excitement and longing, he held back.

Ah Li was furious at Hong Qing's actions!

Is this guy really incapable? She's in this state now, and he's still holding back!

Perhaps this is what the girl from the music hall meant when she said that these people have difficulty conceiving.