The night is deep and the number of people is dwindling, but the lights in the city of Jindu, a place of drunkenness and dreams, are bright and the nightlife has just begun.
Jiang Baichuan quietly slipped out of the mansion through the side door and headed straight for Xiaoxiang Tower.
He was determined to verify for himself whether what the fairy said was true!
As soon as the madam of Xiaoxiang Tower saw Jiang Baichuan's luxurious attire, she knew he was no ordinary man. She immediately smiled, twisted her waist and walked forward to greet him, saying in a charming voice, "Which young man are you looking for to spend the night with? We have just welcomed a beautiful lady into our building. She is proficient in the arts of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and her appearance is even more stunning. Would you like to meet her?"
Jiang Baichuan was so intoxicated by the strong scent of powder on her body that he couldn't help but take a step back. "No. I just want to know where Princess Zi Yan is."
The brothel owner's expression changed slightly, and her smile was forced. "My dear guest, you are joking. Princess Zi Yan is a member of a royal family, of an extremely noble status. How could I know her whereabouts?"
Jiang Baichuan glared at the madam, thinking to himself, "It seems this money is indeed a magical thing." He calmly pulled a silver note from his sleeve and handed it to the madam.
The madam took the banknote, her eyes instantly burning with excitement, as if she had seen a mountain of gold. She examined it carefully for a moment, confirming it was correct, and a smile blossomed across her face.
"Second Young Master Jiang, you are truly generous." The madam's voice was gentle, completely different from her previous coldness. "Anything you want to know, I will tell you everything I know."
Jiang Baichuan smiled slightly, feeling satisfied. He had expected this scene, but still pretended to be casual and asked, "I heard that Princess Zi Yan is here. I wonder where she is?"
A sly look flashed across the madam's eyes, and with a smile on her lips, she said, "Second Young Master Jiang, you may not know that Princess Zi Yan is a distinguished guest in our building. She lives in the Begonia House on the second floor. It's an elegant place, and it's definitely her residence."
Jiang Baichuan raised his eyebrows and pretended to be surprised: "Oh? Begonia Flower House? Then how can I see her?"
The madam smiled mysteriously and said, "Second Young Master Jiang, if you wish to see the princess, you must proceed with caution. Although the princess is beautiful, she already has an escort. If you force your way in, you will probably cause unnecessary trouble."
A hint of coldness flashed across Jiang Baichuan's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and chuckled, "Thank you for the reminder. I will be careful. I wonder if this escort is easy to get along with?"
The madam shook her head slightly and said, "This attendant's name is Zhao Qing. He's a master in the martial arts world. He has always followed the princess and is loyal to her. If you want to get close to the princess, it's best to get rid of him first."
A hint of murderous intent flashed across Jiang Baichuan's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He smiled and said to the madam, "Thank you for the reminder, madam. I'll find a way to deal with it. Could you please help me with something else?"
The madam's expression changed slightly when she heard this, but when she saw the banknote in Jiang Baichuan's hand, she nodded and said, "Second Young Master Jiang, as long as I can do it, I will never refuse."
Jiang Baichuan took out a map with the topography of Xiaoxiang Tower marked on it. He pointed to a spot on the map and said, "I'd like you to arrange for me to sneak in here quietly."
The madam took the map, examined it carefully, and said, "This is the princess's training room, and it's heavily guarded. However, if one is determined, it's not impossible."
Jiang Baichuan's eyes flashed with anticipation: "Then I'll trouble you."
The madam smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Second Young Master Jiang, I will do my best. However, if this is successful, you must reward me a little more."
Jiang Baichuan rolled his eyes at the madam, furious but keeping his composure. He snorted coldly and turned to walk towards the guest room with the crabapple blossom pattern. His footsteps echoed in the silent hallway, and Jiang Baichuan's mood grew heavier.
Arriving at the door of the guest room, he heard the sounds of pleasure from inside. He frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then knocked on the door.
There was no answer from inside the door, but the cheers grew louder. Jiang Baichuan's heart tightened, and he suddenly kicked the door open.
The door slammed against the wall with a loud bang. Jiang Baichuan's gaze passed through the smoke-filled room and fell on the figure on the bed. Princess Ziyan Xin Yiyan was disheveled, her eyes hazy with drunkenness, and she was laughing wantonly. Beside her were several sturdy men, all of whom were stunned by Jiang Baichuan's sudden intrusion.
Jiang Baichuan's face was as gloomy as water. He stared at Xin Yiyan, feeling extremely angry.
Seeing Jiang Baichuan suddenly barge into her room, Xin Yiyan turned around, smiled calmly, and said slowly, "It turns out to be Jiang Baichuan, the second son of the Yongding Marquis's Mansion. What a rare guest."
She patted the bed next to her and motioned Jiang Baichuan to come over and sit down.
Jiang Baichuan's face was a little ugly, but he still forced himself to remain calm and said in a deep voice: "Princess Zi Yan, how can this be disgraceful? Aren't you ashamed of your dissolute behavior?"
Xin Yiyan smiled slightly, with a hint of provocation in her eyes: "Jiang Baichuan, who do you think you are? You are just an ordinary person who was arranged to marry by the Queen Mother. What qualifications do you have to teach me a lesson?"
Jiang Baichuan's expression darkened. He suppressed his anger and said, "Princess, I know you're unhappy, but you should understand that this marriage was the Queen Mother's idea, and I can't change it. If you truly feel wronged, you should ask the Queen Mother to cancel the engagement instead of having a secret tryst with someone."
Xin Yiyan chuckled and said, "Oh? Do you think I'm humiliating you by doing this?"
Jiang Baichuan nodded seriously: "Of course, Princess, your behavior has ruined my reputation in Jindu City. You are humiliating me and the Yongding Marquis Mansion."
Xin Yiyan's smile faded, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes. "Jiang Baichuan, do you think I want this? I tell you, I never agreed to this marriage. How could I disobey the Queen Mother's wishes? But I can make myself happy. At least during this period, I want to do what I want to do."
Jiang Baichuan frowned and said, "Princess, you will only put yourself in an even more embarrassing situation by doing this. You should know that everyone in Jindu City is watching you, and your every move will become the focus of everyone's discussion."
Xin Yiyan sneered, "Jiang Baichuan, do you think I'm afraid? Ever since I set foot in Jindu City, I've known I'd become a target of public criticism. But I don't care, because I know what I want isn't false fame, but true happiness."
Jiang Baichuan felt somewhat helpless. He sighed deeply, "Princess, I know you may feel that I don't know you well enough, but I truly hope that you can live a happy life. This marriage may not be what you wish for, but at least it can help you escape your current predicament."
Xin Yiyan shook her head and said, "Jiang Baichuan, you are too naive. What you think of as happiness is not what I want. What I want is freedom, freedom where no one can restrain me."
Jiang Baichuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "Princess, if you really want freedom, then I can promise you that after marriage, I will try my best to let you live a free life. As long as you stop being so dissolute and stop humiliating me."
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