Currently, ice silk is not the most expensive, but it is the coolest among the best, and the best among the coolest.
After ordering the shopkeeper to deliver the goods to the Minister's residence, Lu Huai led Qin Xi away from the clothing store and strolled around the streets.
"You brat, you dare to win your grandpa's money? You're asking for trouble!"
A sudden roar came from ahead, and Qin Qi frowned uncomfortably. Looking up, she saw that the source of the sound was now surrounded by people.
Lu Huai pondered for a moment, "Should we go around it?"
Qin Qi stood on tiptoe, peering curiously, but couldn't see anything. She could only turn to him and ask, "What is it?"
“There’s a gambling den up ahead, just a bunch of gamblers. That guy obviously can’t afford to lose, and he doesn’t dare offend the guards in the den, so he can only come out to show off.” Lu Huai ruffled her hair and said.
Qin Qi frowned and gave him a probing look. "You seem to know a lot. You sound like a regular customer right off the bat."
"Ahem..." Lu Huai held her hand with one hand, and clenched his other fist to his lips, saying somewhat guiltily, "Isn't it obvious? I only know a little bit about it."
In fact, he used to be a regular here.
Last year, he was still gambling here with Shu Zhan, and Minister Lu didn't really care, but he would sigh every time he spoke to him.
It wasn't until the Emperor issued an edict betrothing Qin Qi to him that Minister Lu forbade him from entering or leaving the gambling den. Therefore, he hadn't been there at all before the wedding.
And after they got married, it goes without saying. Not only here, he hasn't even been to Chunfeng Tower, all because he made a three-point agreement with Qin Qi.
Except for that one time...
Lu Huai looked away guiltily. It wasn't his fault; it was all Shu Zixiang's fault.
If it weren't for that idiot Shu Zixiang thinking he knew everything and spouting nonsense with a straight face, he wouldn't have been in such a bad mood, gone to Chunfeng Tower with him for a few more drinks, and then angered Qin Xi and drove her away.
Honestly, he didn't touch any of the girls in the building; he and Shu Zhan really just went out for drinks.
He was in a really bad mood that day, and had no interest in looking at other girls. He just kept drinking. After downing several jars of wine, he finally got a little dizzy.
The fame of Chunfeng Tower wasn't just due to the beauty of its girls; it was largely due to the renowned Chunfeng Wine, which was famous throughout the capital. Even though many people disliked brothels, they couldn't deny that Chunfeng Wine was a fine wine.
Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly heard Qin Qi call his name, "Lu Huai? Lu Huai?"
"Huh?" Lu Huai came to his senses and saw the person in front of him pouting and looking at him with dissatisfaction.
"What are you daydreaming about? Someone's injured up ahead. Come with me to take a look."
"Okay..." Before he could finish speaking, Qin Xi had already gone ahead. Lu Huai twitched the corners of his mouth and followed helplessly. How come he had never noticed that she had such a strong curiosity?
"Help... help me..." In the pool of blood, an ordinary-looking man was clutching his abdomen and calling for help.
Qin Qi looked over and his eyes widened in shock. A dagger was embedded in his abdomen, firmly set in. If it weren't for the handle, the dagger would have been completely submerged.
Qin Xi had never seen such a scene up close before. She seemed relatively calm, though her palms were slightly sweaty. Lu Huai stepped forward, took her hand, and whispered, "Don't be afraid."
"Help...help..." Blood was gushing from his wound, his face was pale, and he seemed to be getting weaker and weaker.
Just then, another voice came from the street corner—
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[Author's Note] Sixth update. I'm writing and posting this now, so I don't deserve a preview for tomorrow.
The story of Shu Hua and Shangguan Jingci will be explained later, but it probably won't happen anytime soon; it might appear in a side story. For now, let's just say she's gone for good, though she'll reappear in the main story.
Good night (づ￣3￣)づ
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