"Don't be afraid, Bai Lu."
Gu Qingsheng said to Bai Lu
"Father won't find out."
They had already made an appointment in advance, but they used the name of Prince Gu Fengnan.
He immediately curled his lips, pulled Bai Lu and pushed the door open.
As you enter the door, you will smell a very wonderful fragrance, which is neither sweet nor greasy, but has a hint of charm that constantly teases your nerves.
There wasn't the kind of scene where flowers waved to you as soon as you opened the door, which was different from what everyone had imagined.
The huge hall was filled with only a few mahogany tables, with several waiters busily walking back and forth below. At the front counter, an alluring woman was smoking a pipe, her eyes narrowed as she looked at Gu Qingsheng who pushed the door open.
This place is really different from ordinary brothels. Judging from the furnishings and layout, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a teahouse or restaurant.
Several people paused for a moment, then walked over. The proprietress wore a silk emerald green ring in her hand and a high gold and glass hairpin on her head. She had a slender waist and affectionate eyes. Every move she made seemed like a masterpiece of nature.
"I thought the Border Prince had really returned to Jinchu, but I didn't expect it to be someone else."
She came out of the stage, her waist swaying like a willow in spring
"My humble servant Xi Niang, this side, is here to greet Princess Changle."
If you lean over slightly, you can see her snow-white neck.
In the past, Miao Lanlan could see the scenes of ancient brothels on TV. Just by imagining it, she could imagine how decadent that place was.
But now, after actually arriving here, everything I see doesn't match what I thought it would be.
This solemn and elegant environment, and the present...
The most beautiful brothel owner?
Madam???
How could this woman, who is more attractive than those stars, be a brothel owner?
She seriously doubted the truth about the TV series.
"No need to be so polite, although I'd like to say it's our first meeting."
Gu Qingsheng helped her up gently, smiling harmlessly.
"But I'm afraid Madam Xi has already sent someone to find out about me."
"Of course this is the first time I've met Madam Xi, but I'm afraid she's no stranger to me."
After saying this, an unnoticeable emotion flashed across Xi Niang's eyes, but her smile deepened. She sat on the table beside her and knocked on the table.
"Great Master, bring a pot of good wine."
A waiter left in response, and Gu Qingsheng sat down beside her, looking at her half-smile face.
"What do you think, Madam Xi?"
"I do want to."
Her voice was intoxicating, with a bright uplift at the end.
"Everyone says that Princess Changle is a Jinchu idiot, arrogant and domineering. I thought it was true, but now I see that it's not the case."
As soon as he finished speaking, a pot of warm wine was brought in front of the two people.
Hot steam rose from the wine pot and the aroma of wine wafted out.
After pouring a glass of wine for Gu Qingsheng, Lady Xi said with a smile
"I just don't know why Princess Changle came to this place today?"
"Could it be that he also has feelings for the girl from our Huaixiang Pavilion?"
"The girls in Huaixiang Pavilion are naturally the best. If Madam Xi asks that, it's right."
Gu Qingsheng pondered for a moment, and the aroma of the wine continued to drift into her nose.
"But the one I'm here to see today is Miss Anyi."
Even if she had calculated everything, Lady Xi had never expected to hear this name from Gu Qingsheng. She couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
"An Yi?"
Then he waved his hands in disbelief.
"Princess, please don't tease me. An Yi is..."
After saying this, Lady Xi considered it for a while and asked cautiously:
"Princess, do you know An Yi's situation?"
"An Yi, I probably know something about it."
But, just some.
Gu Qingsheng answered truthfully.
"Madam Xi, I'm looking for Miss Anyi for something. I believe that the purity of the soul is far more real than the body, so Madam Xi, don't worry about other things."
"I guess Miss Anyi doesn't have any guests either. How about letting me meet her?"
As he spoke, Gu Qingsheng placed a bag of silver on the table. The clinking sound of the silver was almost obvious in the hall.
But Madam Xi didn't buy it. At that moment, she understood Gu Qingsheng's intention. Without even looking at the bag of silver, she smiled and said,
"Your Highness knows that we at Huaixiang Pavilion are not short of silver. What Your Highness wants to take from us is more than this silver."
"If you have an idea, you should be more sincere."
She is worthy of being the proprietress of Huaixiang Pavilion.
Gu Qingsheng understood it in her heart. She had guessed long ago that it would be impossible to deal with such a bag of silver. Fortunately, she was prepared.
"Madam Xi knows what I'm thinking, and I won't play along with her."
"There's a wasteland thirty miles east of here. Not a single blade of grass grows there, the soil is dry and cracked, and the farmers around here can't grow anything."
“It’s being sold now, everyone is rushing to sell it.”
"My sincere intention is to advise Madam Xi to buy that wasteland."
The scene was silent for a moment. Anyone who looked at it would think that Gu Qingsheng was teasing them, but Madam Xi just looked at her quietly, with a clear understanding in her eyes.
"If there is such a good thing, why doesn't the princess do it?"
She asked back.
There is no food growing in that desolate wasteland, and whatever is planted dies. It is rumored that it is a cursed place, and no one has dared to approach it for some time.
However, Gu Qingsheng knew.
The reason why this wasteland is barren is entirely because there are large areas of minerals underneath.
This mineral is rich in resources. In the previous life, it was accidentally dug out by a resident and later acquired by the imperial court. The whole village benefited from it.
Although minerals are now under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, discovering minerals will still bring a considerable reward or even an official title, which can be considered a direct way to rise to prominence.
An identity like Madam Xi may appear glorious on the surface, but in fact, she has many hidden identities.
She works as a brothel owner in a place like this. She is young and beautiful but has to live in a corner. Who knows what she is thinking.
It should be the best thing for her.
Madam Xi didn't ask where that place was, but she knew that since Gu Qingsheng dared to say it, he must have his own thoughts.
Asked by Lady Xi, Gu Qingsheng remained calm and drank the warm wine.
"Madam Xi, do you think I'm still missing anything?"
With a glance, Madam Xi's worries were dispelled.
…
Walking through the corridors, countless blushing and ear-piercing voices rang out all around.
Bai Lu was at a loss when she heard this, and was very surprised that Zheng Xueyi and Gu Qingsheng were oblivious to what was happening outside.
There was really no other way. She pulled Zheng Xueyi's sleeve, and the smoke from Xi Niang's pipe floated over, accompanied by some ethereal sounds.
"Of course I am willing to believe the princess and wait."
"However, An Yi's situation is special, so please don't make it too difficult for her, my lady."
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