It's impossible for something to move without a reason.
Chu Jinjin stood still, repeatedly recalling her actions just now—she had absolutely not given herself away.
So, where could the problem be?
The person in charge, unaware of anything, impatiently urged, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and take a bath and change your clothes."
The master likes cleanliness, so the women coming out of the brothel must be thoroughly cleaned, inside and out.
A figure seemed to emerge from the night out of nowhere. He was tall, probably close to 1.9 meters, with an ordinary appearance, but he had a strange ruthlessness about him.
Chu Jinjin recognized him at a glance—the mute!
Zhao Er, Zhou Guoshou's secret bodyguard!
"Lord Zhao, what brings you here?" The steward instinctively shrank back. All the servants in the mansion were afraid of this mute man, because he seemed to have no humanity at all, and no one knew what kind of trauma he had experienced, that made him kill people without hesitation.
The steward followed the mute man's gaze and said with a fawning smile, "Sir, this is the most beautiful courtesan of the Full Garden Spring, here to serve the master."
The mute man seemed not to hear him, and walked step by step toward the bridal sedan chair. His thick and strong arm shot out like lightning and grabbed Chu Jinjin by the neck.
The person in charge was terrified and tried to stop him, but the mute kicked him five or six meters away, leaving him lying on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.
Chu Jinjin: "......."
The long-lost smell of death.
So, should we resist?
He was probably testing me; otherwise, with his strength, he could easily snap my neck.
Chu Jinjin rolled her eyes, struggled, and pitifully begged for mercy: "M-Master."
The mute man's eyes were cold, darker than the night. His hands were so big that his fingers almost reached around the back of Chu Jinjin's neck.
The air is getting thinner and thinner!
When had Chu Jinjin ever suffered such a loss? In the apocalypse, it was either you die or I die. Even if she couldn't win, she would make the other party pay the price. She felt her head buzzing due to lack of oxygen, and her eyes bulging outwards.
She would suffocate in no more than thirty seconds.
Chu Jinjin silently counted down, and in the instant her consciousness was about to fade, she used the last of her strength to kick the mute man's knee.
Fresh air has returned.
Chu Jinjin took a deep breath and cursed viciously, "Fuck your ancestors for eight generations."
That was too ruthless.
Without a doubt, her neck must have been choked so badly it's unsightly, and it won't be gone for at least ten days to half a month.
No matter where the problem lies, at worst we can just abandon the ledgers and the gold mine.
Her kick was unexpected, fast, and vicious. The mute man dodged quickly enough, but not completely, and was forced to retreat.
The servants stared in disbelief, then trembled with fear.
Now I understand everything. It turns out this courtesan was an assassin.
An unknown number of people rushed out of the darkness and surrounded Chu Jinjin.
Chu Jinjin stopped pretending and said impatiently, "Where is Zhou Guoshou? Tell him to get out here."
Zhou Guoshou rolled out and said loudly from afar, "Miss Chu is indeed skilled."
Chu Jinjin glanced at Li Chengmen, who had followed her, and sighed helplessly.
Man proposes, God disposes; she sacrificed her virtue and all her efforts were in vain.
With so many people around, Zhou Guoshou felt completely safe and exuded the aura of a high-ranking official: "I heard that Miss Chu San single-handedly stormed Black Eagle Mountain Stronghold to demand her dowry from the Xu family. I truly believe it now. Indeed, women are just as capable as men."
Chu Jinjin glanced at him and said, "Lord Zhou has a big belly and thin limbs; he doesn't look very human."
Since we've already fallen out, let's just vent our anger first.
Zhou Guoshou showed no sign of anger; in fact, he smiled, as if he were a kind elder neighbor: "Miss Chu, may I ask where your teacher is?"
Chu Jinjin said stiffly, "I taught myself the 'turtle fist' style, specifically for fighting turtles."
Li Chengmen was just wondering how to behave when he shouted, "How dare you be so disrespectful to Lord Zhou! Chu Jinjin, you still dare to be so stubborn? I think you're tired of living!"
"I think you're the one who's tired of living." The whole plan was ruined by this Li Chengmen leader. Chu Jinjin made her move without warning, pulling out a silver hairpin so fast that no one could see it.
In front of countless elite imperial guards, Li Chengmen let out a scream, his chest instantly stained red.
Chu Jinjin finally vented her anger, clapped her hands, and said calmly, "If you say another word, next time I'll stab your heart."
The Imperial Guards then realized what was happening and instantly formed a human wall, protecting Zhou Guoshou completely.
Zhou Guoshou's face was deathly pale. He had been almost shoulder to shoulder with Li Chengmen just now, which meant that if Chu Jinjin's target was him, he might already be dead.
But there was still surprise in his eyes.
What if you had a highly skilled fighter disguised as a maid by your side?
Once the mute recovered, he stepped forward, gesturing and making incoherent sounds to express something.
Zhou Guoshou translated: "Zhao Er said he wants to have a one-on-one fight with you."
Chu Jinjin couldn't be happier. Even if she didn't say anything, she would find a chance to take revenge. She glanced at the mute man and said coldly, "Lord Zhou, a one-on-one duel is fine, but I would like to add a condition."
Zhou Guoshou paused for a moment, then said, "Go ahead."
Chu Jinjin smiled and said, word by word, "Life and death are irrelevant, and outsiders are not allowed to interfere, how about that?"
The already quiet air became even quieter.
It wasn't that they underestimated Chu Jinjin, but rather that the two were too different in size. The mute was as strong as a small mountain, and his arms were almost as thick as Chu Jinjin's legs. Moreover, having worked on official business for many years, they knew how terrifying the mute was.
After a near-dead silence, Zhou Guoshou spoke: "Alright, no one is to make a move without my order."
After he finished speaking, he turned to the mute man and said calmly, "Miss Chu is a guest; we must not harm her."
Chu Jinjin understood the implication. Other experts would probably object to this unfairness, but she wouldn't.
That's great, she can go all out now.
Chu Jinjin slowly lifted her skirt and tied it around her waist, revealing her long, fair legs that were breathtakingly beautiful.
The two were vastly different in size, and she would be at a disadvantage in close combat. If the other party were to be unsportsmanlike and grab her skirt, she would be completely naked.
As for showing thighs, so what? Let them look.
A sinister smile crept across the mute man's gloomy face.
It's ridiculous that such a petite woman has such audacity.
The Imperial Guards escorted Zhou Guoshou back slowly, leaving enough space for the two of them, while servants held up lanterns.
As night deepened, the full moon cast its radiant light across the ground. Under the dim lamplight, a woman in a pale yellow dress, her fair thighs exposed, looked both beautiful and dashing.
The mute man slowly stepped forward, adopted a defensive stance, and waved his hand, indicating his disdain for making the first move.
Chu Jinjin sized him up for a moment, then slowly walked forward and silently mouthed, "The moon is enchanting tonight, but unfortunately, your brother won't be able to see such a beautiful moon."
Just before he arrived, Jie Du had already taken care of the mute man's brother.
I never thought I'd have a chance to use it.
The mute man felt as if he had been hit by something invisible, but before he could react, long, fair legs suddenly appeared between his legs.
Then came a muffled thud.
That thing broke.
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