Liu Shui'er stood on the round platform with a faint smile.
His expression was calm and composed, yet subtly revealed a hint of pride, indicating his confidence in his literary achievements.
Liu Shui'er's father, Liu Qingcheng, was also a government official in the capital, holding the rank of Fifth-Rank Xuanzheng Dafu.
He was arrogant and talented, and Liu Shui'er, having been influenced by him since childhood, was also a well-read and talented woman.
Unfortunately, the ambitious Liu Qingcheng was never given a position of importance by the emperor, which inevitably filled him with resentment!
At a banquet with his colleagues, he got drunk and spoke recklessly, vehemently criticizing the current emperor for being inhumane and blind to talent!
The next day, before Liu Qingcheng had even sobered up, his home was ransacked, the men were exiled three thousand miles away, and the women were all enslaved.
By a twist of fate, Liu Shui'er was rescued by Prince Qi, who was known for his virtue and kindness. He freed her from her slave status and gave her a safe and secure place to live.
Liu Shui'er was deeply grateful to the King of Qi and resolved to leave the capital, this place of sorrow, and travel north alone.
But it was also her own fault for being so useless. She was kidnapped by a group of bandits on the road and sold to a gold mine after she woke up!
With her proud and aloof nature, she naturally didn't want to stay in this godforsaken place where women were treated like commodities.
He had tried various means, including escaping and suicide, but all of them failed. In the end, he was punished and whipped with a three-finger-thick whip until he was covered in blood!
Gradually, she learned to be more cunning and began to outwit and outmaneuver the other women in the brothel, vying for their attention and money. She also learned to use her advantages to rise to the position of the most sought-after courtesan in the brothel.
No one can shake her position now.
However, because the cost of redeeming herself has skyrocketed and not everyone can afford it, she has been unable to escape this sea of suffering to this day.
However, the two people sitting at the head table today do seem to have the ability!
The smile on Liu Shui'er's lips also carried a sense of determination.
——
Suddenly, her smile froze.
Three scantily clad women, their supple waists swaying like willow catkins in spring, slowly came to a stop at Hu Yanhongxue's table.
Her sweet, delicate voice twisted and turned, "How about I serve you wine, young master?"
Hu Yanhongxue spread his legs like an old man, patted his thigh with his large hand, and smiled broadly, "To have a beauty in my arms is more than I could ever ask for!"
These three women were the most beautiful women in the Burning Gold Cave, apart from Liu Shui'er.
The three of them have long been at odds with Liu Shui'er, who always proclaims herself as Ya Ji; they are practically irreconcilable enemies!
With a big fish like Hu Yanhongxue who is both wealthy and incredibly handsome, which of the ladies present wouldn't want to come up and get a piece of the pie?
But they knew their own limitations and understood that they couldn't compete with those three vixens! Although they were resentful, they had no choice but to admit defeat.
Then she comforted herself, thinking that it was worth it to see them fighting to the death with Liu Shui'er!
The girl in red, named Lianxiang, giggled and threw herself into Huyan Hongxue's arms, nestling against his strong chest, her smug gaze fixed on Liu Shuier on the stage.
You pretentious, filthy hussy, I'd like to see how long you can keep your composure.
Provoked by her like this—
On the round platform, Liu Shui'er clenched her teeth tightly, and it took her a long time to swallow the blood that welled up in her throat.
The woman in pink was named Xiyu. Unlike Lianxiang, she immediately took a liking to the aloof and ascetic nobleman beside Huyan Hongxue.
He kept his eyes downcast the whole time, not even glancing at Liu Shui'er, who was being fawned over by thousands on the stage, occasionally pouring himself a small sip of wine.
His long eyelashes were shrouded in the dim light, gleaming with a faint golden glow, making him look as handsome as a god.
Xiyu sat down next to Xiao Ziwu, and his handsome face became even more visually striking upon closer inspection. Her face flushed as if she were already drunk before she even drank, and she leaned against him like a tender fragrance, holding the wine.
"This servant will feed the young master..."
The two were only a fist's distance apart. Xiao Ziwu was jolted out of his reverie by the strong scent of perfume, and his handsome eyebrows instantly furrowed!
"ah--!!"
Xiyu suddenly let out a miserable scream.
The delicate hand holding the wine was firmly pinched by a pair of bamboo chopsticks, unable to get any closer!
The force was like two heavy hammers striking each other, as if they were about to crush her hand, showing no mercy whatsoever.
"roll!"
The person who made the move exuded a chilling aura, like a jade-faced Yama from hell who would take lives!
As the force of the hand was used to restrain her, Xiyu lost her balance and fell straight to the side.
The noisy scene froze for a moment—
She felt as if a demon had grabbed her by the throat, and in her terror, she forgot to even cry.
Only when a burning pain shot through his hand did he see the Jade-Faced Yama's face turn cold and indifferent as he tossed the bamboo chopsticks back onto the table like trash.
"You just serve him, don't come near me." Xiao Ziwu faced Huyan Hongxue, his chin slightly raised.
Xiyu nodded hastily and, as if fleeing for her life, went around to sit on Huyan Hongxue's other thigh.
The remaining woman in blue sat down next to Heming, still feeling uneasy.
Xiao Ziwu's aura of keeping women at bay is truly frightening.
Hu Yanhongxue, always eager for a good laugh, reveled in the pleasure of having two women on either side of him, and couldn't help but laugh heartily. "Brother, are you afraid of your wife?"
It's inconvenient to call someone "Third Prince" or "Little Prince" when there are outsiders around.
As if implying that he didn't appreciate his good fortune, Hu Yanhongxue clicked her tongue in exasperation, "Your wife isn't here, what's wrong with indulging yourself once in a while?"
Could it be that the person he admires is a celestial being, and he has to give up an entire flower garden for her?
Hu Yanhongxue stroked her chin, suddenly feeling a surge of curiosity about this "sister-in-law" she had never met before.
Xiao Ziwu said expressionlessly, "Brother Hongxue, just take care of yourself."
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