However, there was another line of small characters written in red below, the handwriting was delicate yet had a sinister feel, and it was clear at a glance that it was written by Zhu Xie Chixin.
The other party stated that these charges were insufficient to bring down a dignified Left Guard General, and hoped that Zu'an would not act impulsively.
Zu An frowned and immediately realized that these nobles and ministers had probably done a lot of things like bullying men and women. Just like how scholars in this era went to brothels and entertainment venues, it was standard practice and no one would think anything of it.
These charges were considered trivial by the emperor and other officials. At most, they would reprimand Cheng Xiong, but it was not enough to completely bring him down.
Zu An felt a tightness in his chest. Perhaps the powerful and wealthy in this world were used to such things, but as a transmigrator, he was a commoner in his previous life and was more able to empathize with the perspective of ordinary people.
For ordinary people, the loss of their families and loved ones was nothing but a trivial matter in the eyes of high-ranking officials. The sense of humiliation they felt was truly infuriating.
Suddenly, Zu'an noticed another record, which mentioned that Cheng Gang had recently become infatuated with a courtesan in the Jiaofangsi (a type of entertainment institution).
Unlike places like the Immortal Abode in Bright Moon City, the Jiaofangsi was run by the government and housed the female relatives of disgraced officials and prisoners of war. Of course, some were recruited through normal channels, such as families so poor that they had no choice but to sell their young daughters...
Overall, the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution) was much more prestigious than privately-run brothels.
The fact that many well-known courtesans in ancient Chinese history, such as Dong Xiaowan, Li Xiangjun, Bian Yujun, and Chen Yuanyuan, all came from the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment institution) is a testament to this.
In a place like Mingyue City, the privately-run Shenxianju could be the most prosperous brothel, but in the capital, the largest and most prosperous brothel was undoubtedly the Jiaofangsi.
“The Jiaofangsi…” Zu’an already had an idea in mind. The information showed that Cheng Gang had arranged for someone to go to the Jiaofangsi tonight.
After leaving the palace, Zu An was thinking about whether to go find Chu Chuyan, since she was probably still furious about what happened that morning.
However, after thinking about it, I realized that the important matter was more important. Besides, she was currently furious, so I decided to let time calm her down first.
As night fell, Zu'an arrived at the Jiaofangsi (a brothel). Unlike typical brothel girls who would stand on the railings, striking seductive poses and calling out, "Come and have some fun, sir!"
After all, it's a government-run organization, so people still have to save face.
The servant at the door noticed his refined demeanor and elegant attire, and hurriedly greeted him with a smile: "Young master, do you have a lover?"
"I have long admired the beauty of Miss Shuangyue and came here specifically for her," Zu'an replied. Miss Shuangyue was the courtesan Cheng Gang had recently taken a liking to.
This name sounds familiar...where have I heard it before?
The servant looked troubled: "I'm sorry, young master, Miss Shuangyue's courtyard has been booked out today, and we are not accepting other guests."
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