Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback, and then some people burst into laughter, saying that she was joking and clearly did not believe her.
The top floor of the male-oriented brothel is not a place that can be reached simply by having money.
Although they had never been to a male homosexual brothel, they had heard about its rules.
A place like the top floor costs at least several thousand taels of silver per night; it's not a place people like them can afford.
This male-male brothel is practically the most profitable place in Kunming.
Jiu Niang ignored the people's suspicions and walked straight to the table next to Jiang Yimian and the others.
The bearded man and his companions were eating quietly when they saw her coming over, and they quickly got up to make room for her.
Jiu Niang smiled at Jiang Yimian, her eyes filled with a hint of inquiry, "I didn't know you and..."
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Yimian interrupted her directly, saying calmly, "I saw that you still had things to do, so I came back first."
Jiu Niang merely raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said nothing more, sitting down next to the bearded man.
Since the other party was unwilling to mention their relationship with Shen Yu, she wouldn't be so tactless.
Aguzan glanced at Jiang Yimian suspiciously, feeling that something was off about the two of them.
However, Jiang Yimian remained calm and composed, showing no signs of anything amiss. He had no choice but to give up and decided to personally question the guards who had accompanied Jiang Yimian that day.
The people in the inn ate and chatted, and time flew by.
Only when the restaurants and teahouses on the street outside closed and the fire in the inn gradually died down did everyone get up to go back to their rooms to sleep.
However, at that moment, a series of "tap tap tap" footsteps suddenly came from outside.
While everyone was still somewhat puzzled, the inn's door was suddenly slammed open from the outside with astonishing force, causing the wooden door to tremble uncontrollably.
The shop assistant, who was dozing off at the counter, was startled by the sound. When he realized that someone was knocking on the door, he said irritably, "Coming! What's all the noise about so late at night? If the door is broken, don't try to get away with not paying."
Jiang Yimian sensed something was wrong, but before she could stop him, the waiter had already pulled open the inn's door.
Instantly, Tuyuhun soldiers carrying long swords filed in, shouting at the people in the inn, "Stand still, don't move! We're arresting a wanted criminal!"
Dozens of people dressed in black soft armor instantly surrounded everyone in the room.
Two people walked in from outside the inn at that moment.
The middle-aged man at the head of the group was also wearing black soft armor, but he had coral beads hanging from his waist, and his cloudy eyes were full of intimidation.
The burly man beside him was an acquaintance, none other than Chen, the leader who had stopped Jiang Yimian and her group at the dock this morning.
The waiter was terrified by the long, gleaming swords. His previously confused expression instantly cleared, and he hurriedly said, "Governor Liu, it's a misunderstanding! We're just honest businessmen, there are no wanted criminals among us."
Is there some misunderstanding? Leader Chen, you have to help us!
As he spoke, he reached out to grab Chen, who was standing to the side.
However, before he could even touch anyone, he was kicked away.
"Get out of the way, don't block the way." Leader Chen glared fiercely at the person on the ground before pointing to Jiang Yimian and her group not far away, "Governor, it's them, those people are the wanted criminals."
Governor Liu frowned as he looked at the group. His gaze paused noticeably when it landed on Aguzan, but a hint of inquiry appeared on his face, as if he was unsure whether the other person was indeed Aguzan.
The others in the inn were also taken aback when they heard this.
They all looked at Jiang Yimian and her group with surprise and disbelief.
However, because of what Xiao Er had just experienced, no one dared to utter a sound. They all stood frozen in place, afraid to move, lest they be implicated.
Upon seeing this, Yi Tu knew something was wrong. He quickly stood up from the table and walked towards the leader, respectfully saying, "Sir, is there some misunderstanding? What wanted criminal? We have no idea."
We're all honest business people; why would we do anything illegal?
Upon hearing this, Leader Chen shouted, "Bah! Stop talking nonsense. I already know who you are!"
Commander, you must not listen to his nonsense. We have confirmed that these people are the wanted criminals, and we cannot let them go today.
"Come on, take these wanted criminals away quickly, so they don't disrupt the security of Kunming."
However, the officers and soldiers did not move.
Governor Liu gave Chen a cold look, which frightened the man so much that he quickly shrank back and didn't dare to say another word.
He was a little anxious. This heartless bastard wouldn't let him bring his people along. What if the other party found out that these people weren't wanted? He would be the one to die.
He had to get the two sides fighting, preferably with a few more deaths, the more chaotic the better, so that they could return to Tuyuhun smoothly.
Governor Liu merely glanced coldly at Jiang Yimian and her group, and shouted, "Those who are not involved, leave now, or I will not spare you out of consideration for the city lord's feelings."
Upon hearing this, those people didn't bother to find out Jiang Yimian and the others' identities and immediately ran to the second floor of the inn, fearing they would be implicated.
After hesitating for a moment, Jiu Niang said, "Governor Liu, is there some misunderstanding? Chief Chen checked them at the dock today and only let them leave after confirming that there were no problems."
Why are they suddenly acting like wanted criminals? That's hardly convincing.
Governor Liu only looked at Leader Chen, frowned, and clearly knew nothing about this matter.
Chen, the leader, immediately felt a little guilty and cursed, "You little bitch, don't try to pin this on me. I didn't notice their wrongdoing at first, but I'm only just realizing it now. What's wrong with that?"
If you don't leave, we'll arrest you too.
If it weren't for this woman, he wouldn't have let these people leave so easily this morning. He didn't get to enjoy her beauty or the profits.
Jiu Niang frowned, about to say something more, when the bearded man grabbed her and pulled her away.
The waiter who was lying on the ground had also disappeared without a trace.
Only the Tuyuhun soldiers and Jiang Yimian's group remained in the lobby on the first floor.
As Governor Liu looked at those people, he hesitated for a moment. Just then, the man beside him took advantage of his inattention and slashed at Yi Tu with his long sword.
Yi Tu instinctively dodged, gripping the long sword in the other's hand tightly. Before he could continue to argue, he heard Governor Liu shout, "Yes, yes, they are the guards of the Second Prince. Come on, go and capture them!"
His tone was excited, and he could hardly believe that he had actually met the second prince.
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