Pei Zhi tapped her fingers on the table. "I want to discuss a business deal with you."
"I will redeem both of you from your bonds."
“I’ll find you a courtyard to stay in. Name your price, and I’ll give you a monthly salary.”
"You will become my concubines and serve me. If things don't work out in the future, I will not mistreat you."
"At least, each person will be guaranteed a severance payment of one thousand taels."
The frail scholar and the strong, muscular man's expressions changed slightly; they were clearly tempted.
But the two still hesitated, "What if we get older and you kick us aside? What will we do then?"
Pei Zhi thought that her interest in these two people would probably not last more than a year.
But Pei Zhi also understood that they just wanted some kind of guarantee.
"If you stay with me for a year, you'll receive a minimum severance payment of one thousand taels of silver."
"Two thousand taels for two years, six years for three years, eight thousand taels for four years, doubling the amount according to the year."
"If we part ways in three years, you can choose any one of the houses in the North City, and I will give it to you free of charge."
The maids behind Pei Zhi were initially unmoved.
But as the girl offered her terms, not only the two male prostitutes in front of them, but even the girls themselves were practically ready to kneel down and say they were willing.
The outcome of the negotiations was, of course, no problem.
"We are both very satisfied with the conditions offered by the young lady."
"However, we are considered the most sought-after people in the brothel. It will probably take some effort for the young lady to redeem us from this place."
Pei Zhi smiled faintly: "Since you've agreed, the rest is up to me."
Pei Zhi told the two of them to go downstairs first, pack their luggage, and wait for her to send someone to pick them up.
After the two left, Pei Zhi had someone invite the shopkeeper.
The shop owner thought it was because the two male prostitutes hadn't served him well.
As a result, Pei Zhi's first words were to redeem the two of them from their bonds, and the shopkeeper's expression changed slightly.
“Young lady, these two are people I have put a lot of effort into training. It is really difficult for me to ask you to redeem them.”
Pei Zhi didn't bother with any more words, "Just name your price, and I won't haggle."
The shopkeeper didn't believe that the girl genuinely wanted to redeem the two men.
The store owner has encountered this kind of thing quite often before.
These young ladies from sheltered families are all incredibly soft-hearted and innocent.
Hearing about the tragic backstories of these male prostitutes, I wanted to lend them a hand.
But as soon as they heard the price she quoted, they all changed their minds.
"One hundred taels."
The shopkeeper held up his finger, "Gold."
Pei Zhi nodded, "One hundred taels for two people?"
“You’re joking, young lady. One hundred taels of gold per person, two hundred taels of gold for two people.”
After she finished speaking, the shopkeeper saw that the girl didn't say anything more.
“Young lady, you can come often if you have time in the future. There is really no need to redeem them.”
"After all, where will we put them after we redeem them?"
"I'm afraid the girl's elders won't agree either, which will be another problem."
Judging from Pei Zhi's age, the shopkeeper assumed she was an unmarried woman.
At this age, it's fine for them to come inside and have some fun.
But if we redeem her, her family will definitely not agree, and how will she find a husband in the future?
“This is my private matter. The shopkeeper can simply find their indentures.”
Although the shopkeeper saw the girl's confident look, he could only nod.
"Then I will wait here for your good news, young lady."
Pei Zhi left the building, asked the people around her for directions to Pei Minxue's office, and went directly to find Pei Minxue.
Since Pei Minxue is her own brother, spending two hundred taels of gold for his sister's happiness shouldn't be a problem, right?
Pei Minxue was discussing matters with someone in the government office when he saw Pei Zhi swaggering out.
Pei Zhi was accompanied by Xiao Chengci's guards and Shang Huai's maids, and she didn't need to announce her arrival wherever she went.
Upon seeing Pei Zhi arrive, Pei Minxue immediately put down the memorial he was holding and asked, "Why are you here?"
Pei Minxue glanced around and noticed that Pei Zhi had gone out by herself, without Xiao Chengci or Shang Huai following her? That was strange.
Pei Zhi cut to the chase: "I've come to see you about something."
"What's the rush? Can't you wait until I get home tonight to talk?"
Pei Zhi thought for a moment and nodded sincerely, "This kind of thing is indeed a bit urgent."
"Okay, go ahead and tell me."
Pei Zhi stretched out her hand to Pei Minxue, "Give me some silver."
Upon seeing this, Pei Minxue raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Pei Minxue readily agreed: "Okay, how much do you want?"
Pei Minxue agreed, but at the same time felt that he had really failed as an older brother.
Pei Zhi had been away for so long and probably didn't have much money left. He hadn't even thought of that and had to ask Pei Zhi to come and ask him for it.
Two hundred taels.
Pei Minxue paused as he reached for his silver. "I don't have that much silver on me."
"How about I give it to you when I get home tonight?"
Pei Minxue usually didn't carry any money when he went out in the capital; he just had his servant carry it for him.
Since this was in the northern part of the city, Pei Minxue carried a purse with him in case of any unexpected events.
There wasn't even two hundred taels of loose silver inside.
Pei Zhi reached out to Pei Minxue and said, "I want two hundred taels of gold."
Pei Min suddenly raised her voice: "What?"
Pei Minxue could be considered a pampered young master who had been spoiled since childhood.
Since his father was a marquis, Pei Minxue had never worried about money since birth.
But he never did anything like Pei Zhi, who immediately asked for two hundred taels of gold.
"You killed someone outside?"
Pei Minxue really couldn't figure out why Pei Zhi suddenly wanted so much money.
"no."
Pei Minxue continued, "You gambled?"
How big of a hand did Pei Zhi play to lose so much money all at once?
"Do you have one?"
Pei Minxue shook his head sincerely, "I came out on official business this time and brought some silver with me, but I don't have two hundred taels of gold."
Even if Pei Minxue has a large and wealthy family, he wouldn't take so much money with him when he goes out.
"What exactly do you need so much silver for?"
Seeing that Pei Minxue had no money, Pei Zhi sighed, "Never mind, I'll think of something else."
Pei Minxue could never let Pei Zhi leave like that.
"Wait a minute."
Pei Minxue blocked Pei Zhi's path, "No matter what, you have to tell me, why do you need so much money?"
"Where do you plan to spend all this money? Or is someone threatening you?"
Pei Minxue was worried that Pei Zhi might have encountered something bad while she was wandering around a few days ago.
This isn't something that can be resolved peacefully by simply giving money.
"No, I just saw something I liked, and the shopkeeper asked for two hundred taels of gold."
Pei Minxue rolled up his sleeves. "Take me there. I want to see what kind of thing can command such an outrageous price."
Pei Minxue was convinced that the shopkeeper must have taken advantage of Pei Zhi being a young woman to try and scam her.
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