However, the reason why Madam Chen treated them this way was because they were all trusted confidantes of Old Madam Rong.
Rong Qingqing narrowed her eyes, her disgust for Chen Shi growing even stronger.
"Where are they now? Take me to see them."
"I have already instructed my men to bring the two young ladies back," Changlin replied.
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief. "Did you call a doctor for them?"
"Don't worry, Madam, we've already arranged for a doctor to treat them," Changlin said.
Rong Qingqing nodded. "What about Tao'er?"
“Miss Tao’er will be in an even worse situation; she was sold to… a brothel,” Changlin said, frowning.
Seeing his reaction, Rong Qingqing knew that Tao'er was probably not doing well.
After delivering the fabric for making dresses for Shangguan Yanran to Jinxiu Clothing Shop, she followed Changlin to the brothel where Tao'er worked.
In her opinion, a brothel, while not necessarily magnificent, should at least be decorated very elegantly. However, when she arrived at the brothel where Tao'er was, she found that it was not what she had imagined.
The alley was deep and narrow, and the women's brothel was located at the end of the alley. The house was old, messy, and smelled terrible.
When they went in, there were several overnight guests coming out, disheveled.
These people were dressed plainly, and all of them were unshaven and unkempt.
Rong Qingqing instantly understood that this virgin brothel was probably set up specifically for poor people or beggars, the lowest-end kind, where you could probably spend a night there for just a few copper coins.
She couldn't imagine how unbearable it must be for those women forced to work here, or how they could possibly endure it.
For convenience, she specially wore men's clothing today and also made up her face.
The madam inside, seeing that a customer had arrived, immediately came out to greet him warmly.
When she saw Rong Qingqing's face clearly, her eyes lit up as if she had seen something rare. Her eyes shone, and she swayed her hips and waist as she approached. "Young man, is there anything you need? Do you think I'm suitable?" she said, striking what she thought was an attractive pose.
Rong Qingqing suppressed the urge to vomit and kicked him, saying without any politeness, "Don't try that on me. I wouldn't even look at someone like you."
Upon hearing this, the madam somewhat reluctantly stopped her seductive movements, her face drooping, and asked while waving her handkerchief, "What kind of girl does the young master want? Every girl here is a beauty that will attract affection..."
"Alright, stop bragging. Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew? I'm here today to see Tao'er. Tell her to come out and see me."
Upon hearing this, the madam gave her a strange look. "Are you sure you want to find Tao'er? What's your relationship with her?"
“I am her creditor,” Rong Qingqing said, glancing at her sideways. “She owes me so much money and hasn’t paid it back, so she’s hiding here with you. Did she think I couldn’t find her?”
Upon hearing this, the madam's expression changed. "Owes you money?"
“That’s right, so you still want to pay for her? If so, that’s fine too. I won’t take her with me; I’ll leave her here for you to continue making money.” Rong Qingqing unfolded her folding fan and said with a smile.
The madam frowned, then, as if remembering something, suddenly said generously, "Fine, fine, I'll give in to you. Tao'er was originally quite beautiful, but she's my cash cow. Since she owes you money, I dare not keep her any longer."
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