They have nothing but flesh and blood, and can only rely on money to survive.
Maybe it's just an act!
There are quite a few people who think this way.
In a private room on the second floor, a young man dressed in a blue silk robe spoke with amusement, "Sixty thousand taels of silver will redeem you from your servitude. In return, I will grant you the position of my concubine, along with a monthly allowance of one thousand taels of silver. Are you willing to come with me?"
As soon as the words were spoken, gasps of breath filled the air.
After a moment of silence, murmurs arose.
"Brother, who is this guy? What a bold move!"
"I don't know, but he must be from an official family, otherwise he wouldn't be so arrogant."
"Yes, only officials can take concubines."
"A monthly allowance of one thousand taels of silver. If I were a woman, I would take any position, not even a concubine, but a foot-washing maid."
Meiyu listened to these discussions but ignored them.
"So, what's your decision?"
"Thank you, young master," Meiyu said after bowing, "I am unworthy of such high regard."
This unhurried turn of events instantly froze the crowd who had just burst into laughter.
I thought the courtesan was about to succumb to temptation and had all sorts of filthy words ready, but this unexpected turn of events was a slap in the face.
Suddenly, a breath caught in my throat, stuck and uncomfortable.
Upon hearing this, the young man smiled and said, "Miss Meiyu, you can reconsider."
He knew that young women were sensitive about their image and valued modesty, but since she was a beauty, it wouldn't hurt to give her some face.
"There's no need. Meiyu has already thought it through."
Upon hearing this, the young man was initially annoyed, but after a moment of surprise, he smiled and said, "Miss Meiyu, you have quite the spirit. I admire you. Since that's the case, I won't hesitate to protect you."
After saying that, he looked down and said, "Listen up, everyone below. Anyone who makes things difficult for Miss Meiyu from now on is going against the Governor's Mansion."
As soon as the words were spoken, whispers began.
"Such arrogance! Is this man the governor's son?"
"It seems so. It's either the third young master or the second young master. The fourth young master is at the academy, and the fifth young master is still young and is being raised in the inner quarters."
"As expected, I can't afford to offend them."
"Then, won't we be unable to take advantage of the courtesan?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not like you. At most, I just want to drink tea and wine with the courtesan."
"Yes, yes, I feel the same way. This is not making things difficult for Meiyu."
They exchanged a knowing glance, then smiled.
Only then did Meiyu breathe a sigh of relief.
On the shore, the thugs were not gentle; they threw things without warning, like tossing sandbags.
The two, who were already seriously injured, fell into a deep sleep as a result.
When Jin Shao regained consciousness, he felt like he was half-dead from the cold. "Er Gou, where have you been? Don't you want your dog life anymore?"
"Young master, I'm here, I've always been here."
A wronged voice rang out, and Jin Shao turned his head in the direction of the voice, only to see a disheveled follower with gleaming eyes. He was immediately startled.
"Get over here right now, are you trying to scare me to death?" Young Master Jin sneered, then questioned, "What kind of work are you doing, leaving me lying on the ground like this, do you want to die?"
"Young master, I wouldn't dare," Er Gou hurriedly explained. "I've been trying to think of a solution, but I've racked my brains and still haven't come up with anything."
He felt very wronged!
Upon hearing this, Jin Shao was furious.
"Idiot, couldn't you just carry me to the inn?"
How could his delicate body be placed on the ground? It's a blatant insult.
"Young master, I am only one person, I can't carry two people."
"Calling you an idiot is an understatement. Can't you just recite one first?" Jin Shao said through gritted teeth. "Even if I were your master, you can't even manage your own master, yet you have the mind to manage a dog. If you don't want to live, I'll grant your wish!"
"I was wrong, young master, please don't be angry," Er Gou said eagerly, "I'll carry you on my back right now!"
"Okay, let's stay at the inn for the night, treat the wound, and go home tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Er Gou thought of something, "Young Master, it seems we don't have any money."
"No money?" Young Master Jin narrowed his eyes slightly. "Not even enough for the journey home?"
"No, I bought silk flowers for everything."
When Er Gou said this, he was very uneasy, afraid that he would be blamed.
After a moment of silence, Jin Shao spoke, "Jin Ming, that old fox, is a master at hiding money. He definitely has silver on him. Go and search him."
Upon hearing this, Er Gou immediately patted Manager Jin all over. "Young Master, there's nothing there."
"Check inside for hidden pockets, and take off your boots too."
Er Gou followed the instructions and stripped Manager Jin naked, leaving him only in his undergarments.
After thoroughly examining all the clothes, he found a fifty-tael silver note in his boot and exclaimed with delight, "Sure enough, there is! Fifty taels!"
Upon hearing this, Jin Shao was initially overjoyed, but then his joy turned to anger. "That old fox, he knew he was hiding money."
Then, in a cold voice, he ordered, "Once you have the silver, come and carry me on your back. Let's go!"
"What should we do with Manager Jin? Are we just going to abandon him like this?"
The injury was so severe; it would be very dangerous if he hadn't been taken to see a doctor immediately.
"Who cares what he's doing? He's just a dog. There are plenty of them in the manor. Come here quickly."
Jin Shao's voice already carried a hint of impatience.
Even with Manager Jin's protection, he still took many blows and was covered in injuries. He felt chest pain even when he spoke, and with the night deep, the dew heavy, and the weather cold, he didn't want to stay outside for even a moment longer.
"Okay, I'll get him dressed and come right away."
"Come here, don't make me repeat myself a third time, or you'll face the consequences."
Upon hearing this, Er Gou disregarded everything else and jogged over to carry the person on his back.
No one understands Jin Shao's methods better than him: those who obey him will not necessarily prosper, while those who oppose him will surely perish.
Feeling Er Gou's steady and powerful gait, Jin Shao nodded in satisfaction, "That's right. We have plenty of dogs at home, one more won't make a difference."
That old bastard, he'd better die out there.
Otherwise, I'll settle the score with him sooner or later!
If you dare to fool yourself like a clay figure, don't blame me for smashing him into a pile of mud.
"Young master is right, it was I who acted foolishly."
Er Gou paused, glanced at Manager Jin with sympathy, and then left without looking back.
As the night deepened, a thin mist rose, and gusts of cold wind carried the moisture from the moat, making the already chilly night even more biting.
Manager Jin, who had lost consciousness, was completely unaware of everything.
In the painted boat, although the courtesan is the main character at the courtesan banquet, the other courtesans who are just there for the ride are not much less impressive.
Moreover, most people are well aware that someone of the courtesan's caliber is simply not someone they can even dream of.
Therefore, most people, after watching the spectacle, go straight to find the girl they fancy to have some fun.
This does not include Scarface Gao.
He has extremely high standards; he wants everything to be the best, especially his wife, for whom there is no possibility of compromise.
However, the governor's mansion was not one he could afford to offend. After abandoning his idea of coercing or bribing the courtesan, he simply returned home.
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