Tears streamed down Qin Yuwei's face as she stubbornly retorted, "Don't take this as me playing the victim. I'm not trying to get you to leave the Phoenix Tail Zither behind..."
The more she talked, the more aggrieved she felt, and she completely broke down!
Tianyun pouted slightly, as if coaxing a spoiled brat who had gotten a good deal but was still acting innocent.
"Alright, alright, it's my own choice not to want it, okay?"
Lingqi: "..."
On your way here, you said you wouldn't be soft-hearted and that you would take the Phoenix Tail Harp away no matter what, and no one could persuade you otherwise!
Why did they compromise so quickly...?
What a loser!
"Don't worry, the Phoenix Tail Zither is yours. It's just that I can't let you take it with you now. When I get married, this zither will be part of my dowry. I will personally deliver the zither to your residence. The only difference is whether my mother knows about it or not."
Qin Yuwei picked up her handkerchief and wiped away her tears. "I don't want to hide it from you, but the family is in dire financial straits and is far from the prosperous place you see... If I give you this phoenix-tail zither now, it could very well be the last straw that breaks my mother's back."
"As your son, I had no choice but to resort to this tactic. I hope you can promise me that I will not cause you any more trouble in the future."
Qin Yuwei looked at the dazzling woman in front of her, who was as beautiful as a fairy in the moon palace, and her eyes were filled with unconscious envy.
She lived a life of unrestrained extravagance, as if she had monopolized all the good fortune in the world.
Tianyun sighed, "Since that's the case, I won't force you. Let's do as you say."
She still couldn't bring herself to kill the girl who was shedding tears.
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"Girl, where are we going now?"
It's still early, and going back home to look through medical books is too boring.
Tianyun's amber eyes shimmered with light. She leaned close to Lingqi's ear and asked mysteriously, "Do you know what the Burning Gold Cave is?"
The name of the Burning Gold Cave is widely known.
Everyone in the capital knows that it is a brothel where beauties gather and the most intoxicating and soul-soothing place!
Lingqi stared in astonishment, her eyes wide: "Girl! Don't do anything reckless!"
If the master and mistress find out that I took a girl to a brothel, I will be beaten to death with sticks!
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Meanwhile, at the post stations on the outskirts of the capital.
Xiao Ziwu was ordered to come out and meet the person.
Along the winding roadside, clusters of unnamed wildflowers swayed and shook violently, while in the distance, the deafening sound of horses' hooves echoed, sending dust billowing several meters high.
Hundreds of fine horses galloped in, the riders dressed in strange clothes, exuding a strong exotic atmosphere.
The leader kicked off his saddle with his pointed boots.
Huyan Hongxue dismounted and bowed slightly to Xiao Ziwu in a gesture of respect. "Greetings, Third Prince."
Xiao Ziwu returned the greeting with a cupped hand and said, "Young Prince, you have come from afar. On behalf of my country, I extend my sincere gratitude to the Kingdom of Siam."
Hu Yanhongxue raised one corner of her lips, revealing a mischievous smile, "Are all the people of your Great Liang as good-looking as you?"
She seemed to greatly admire his appearance.
Xiao Ziwu was slightly taken aback, pursed his thin lips, and remained silent.
Hu Yanhongxue had a pair of captivating peach blossom eyes that, when not smiling, were like shimmering autumn waters, mesmerizing and enchanting.
A black ribbon tied around his smooth forehead, and his skin, unlike Xiao Ziwu's pale complexion, had a faint honey hue. His bulging, firm chest muscles filled out his Siamese attire, which made his androgynous, handsome face appear completely devoid of any femininity.
His appearance was only slightly less than Xiao Ziwu's.
Huyan Hongxue, quite familiar with the situation, said, "Is Your Highness married? I have a fifth younger sister, who, in your Central Plains terms... is a beauty that could rival the most beautiful women in history. How about it, Your Highness, would you consider marrying my sister as your Third Imperial Consort?"
He emphasized the phrases "sinking fish and falling geese" and "a beauty that could topple kingdoms," as if they were somewhat unfamiliar to him.
Xiao Ziwu's deep, cold black eyes remained unmoved. "I already have someone I admire, and I'm afraid I will have to disappoint the little prince's affection."
Hu Yanhongxue sighed ambiguously, "What a pity."
His fifth sister is a total looks-obsessed person. She often says that the husband she chooses in the future must be even more handsome than her brother.
In Siam, Huyan Hongxue narcissistically believed that no one could be more handsome than him, even if you dug three feet into the ground.
And this is the third prince of Liang.
Upon seeing this, Hu Yanhongxue raised her eyebrows in surprise.
It's barely enough to compete with myself.
He then thought that if Xiao Ziwu was not married, he would take him back to be the king's sister's husband.
As a caring and loving brother, he couldn't bear to see his sister grow old alone because she couldn't find a man more handsome than him!
He said it was a pity, but the smug smile on his face made him look both wicked and roguish. It was hard to tell how much of his "pity" was genuine.
Xiao Ziwu ignored his teasing. "Little prince, you've traveled a long way. Why don't you rest at the post station first, and then enter the city later?"
Huyan Hongxue mounted his horse, licked his parched lips, and said, "No need to rest, Your Highness, please take me into the city immediately."
"Find me an inn where I can listen to beautiful women play melodies and where they serve me fine wine; that will suffice for me."
Which inn offers the chance to have beauties on both sides?
Xiao Ziwu's face was as calm and indifferent as still water. "There is no such inn."
Hu Yanhongxue chuckled through her nose. "Heh~"
"Your Highness should know where I'm talking about, right?"
He loosened his grip on the reins, pressed his tongue against his cheek, and said, "I don't know much about what you call different places in the Central Plains, but as long as it's a place I'm happy to stay in."
When Hu Yanhongxue, the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial who was standing next to Xiao Ziwu, heard Hu Yanhongxue's request, his face suddenly turned ashen.
This little prince of Siam really doesn't know how to hide anything!
He's like a lecherous glutton!
Having traveled a thousand miles to Daliang, he didn't eat or bathe. Upon entering the city, he immediately went to a brothel, not caring about being labeled a lecher!
He might want to curse, but he dared not refuse. He secretly asked Xiao Ziwu, "Your Highness...where do you plan to settle the little prince?"
Xiao Ziwu rubbed his temples, looking troubled: "Let's burn the gold mine."
After all, Shaojinku was the most famous brothel in the capital, and its business was cleaner than other places, so choosing it was safer than other places.
We can't let the little prince from Siam, who came all the way here, end up going back with a congenital disease, can we?
If the King of Siam loses his temper and starts a war, who will be held responsible?
The little prince would have to stay in Daliang for another ten days or so, and Xiao Ziwu had a vague feeling that the next few days would be filled with misery...
Xiao Ziwu said, "Little Prince, please come with me."
Having achieved her goal, Hu Yanhongxue's captivating peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, like a satiated beast.
"You can rest at the post station for a while. After dark, you can go into the city and find an inn. The Third Prince and I will go ahead first."
He instructed the people behind him, "He Ming, just follow me."
"Yes," the guard named Heming replied softly.
His breathing was very steady, which indicated that he was a top expert.
A dark glint flashed in Xiao Ziwu's eyes. It would be best if he could bring guards; otherwise, he would have to follow him closely to ensure his safety.
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