Gu Qinlan said earnestly, "Have you ever seen clearly that most men in this world are like this? When they are short of money and have not yet gained power, they may still appear loyal, but once they have power, they will reveal their true nature and be no different from these people. Do not have too many illusions about men, and do not easily sympathize with them, otherwise you will only suffer the consequences."
The maids nodded repeatedly.
Fuyu firmly replied, "But our son-in-law would never do that!"
Xiaoman nodded solemnly: "That's right, Sister Fuyu is right. The Crown Prince is no ordinary person! The Crown Prince is powerful and wealthy, but he has never indulged in such lewd things."
Having grown up in the household, she knew her master best. She firmly believed that her young master was a rare and exceptional man.
Of course, his wife is also a rare beauty!
Gu Qinlan had no way to refute these words.
Although Zheng Dinglian brought back a woman from the frontier in his previous life, there was no ambiguous relationship between him and that woman.
He has always acted with integrity and uprightness, and his private life is impeccable.
Just as Gu Qinlan was lost in thought, she suddenly heard Fuyu exclaim in a low voice, "The Second Miss is here!"
She immediately snapped out of her reverie and looked outside. She saw Gu Qinlian leading a group of people charging towards her like tigers descending a mountain, her aura fierce and menacing.
Behind her were two personal maids and several strong guards from the Gu family.
This group of people attracted a lot of attention. The gatekeeper of Xiaoxiang Pavilion immediately noticed something was amiss, exchanged wary glances, and secretly increased their vigilance.
Gu Qinlian led the group straight to Xiaoxiang Pavilion, but just as she was about to step onto the stone steps in front of the pavilion, someone blocked her way with a sword drawn.
"Madam, please wait. Xiaoxiang Pavilion is exclusively for men and does not entertain women. To avoid any disrespect from the guests in the building, please leave immediately."
Gu Qinlian was furious. She shoved the gatekeeper aside and shouted, "Get out of my way! Don't block my way!"
She raised her hand and gave the order to the guards behind her: "Go in and search!"
The Gu family's reputation in the area was not to be underestimated, so these guards were not too afraid of Xiaoxiang Pavilion and prepared to break into the building after receiving the order.
The gatekeeper's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Who dares!"
Before he finished speaking, more than a dozen strong and powerful men surged out from all sides and completely blocked the entrance.
Gu Qinlian was taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but unwilling to lose face in front of everyone, she issued another order: "Anyone who dares to stop me, go in and bring the person out!"
However, the guards seemed hesitant at this moment.
Fuqu, pale-faced, stepped forward to persuade her, "Miss, don't be impulsive. Let them bring the young master out."
Unexpectedly, Gu Qinlian lost her temper and slapped Fuqu across the face, saying, "Shut up! You worthless, ignorant fool who has lost all will and is only helping the enemy!"
Seeing that the guards were still hesitant, she shouted angrily, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and go in and bring him out!"
"What are you afraid of? It's just a brothel! Even if you smash it to pieces, my Gu family can afford to pay for it!"
A cold laugh came from inside the building: "What a boastful tone! Let me see which lady is so arrogant that she dares to utter such wild words as to destroy my Xiaoxiang Pavilion."
Madam Luo strode out, glanced at Gu Qinlian, and looked her up and down with disdain: "What is this lady's name?"
Gu Qinlian's eyes widened in anger: "You're the madam of this brothel? You've come at the perfect time! Tell your men to get out of the way, I'm here to catch the adulterer!"
With a mocking smile, Madam Luo retorted, "Does Madam know what kind of place this is?"
Gu Qinlian retorted angrily, "It's just a filthy place, does that mean it's a forbidden area that I dare not set foot in?"
Madam Luo's insincere smile vanished: "Any man who sets foot in my Xiaoxiang Pavilion, no matter how illustrious his status outside, has only one identity here—a distinguished guest of my Xiaoxiang Pavilion. I have a duty to ensure they are not disturbed. So, madam, if you are here to arrest your husband, please wait patiently outside. My Xiaoxiang Pavilion is not a place you can trespass at will!"
Her words were not empty rhetoric; Xiaoxiang Pavilion had been operating for many years and had indeed never allowed any woman to set foot inside.
In brothels, nothing is more troublesome than having a beautiful woman in your arms when your shrewish wife storms in, looking fierce and menacing. This is not only a downer but also a complete loss of face; what man would willingly tolerate that?
But at Xiaoxiang Pavilion, such concerns can be put aside.
This is another secret to the booming business of Xiaoxiang Pavilion.
Gu Qinlian was always arrogant and domineering, and she looked down on Xiaoxiang Pavilion: "I'm going to go in and take a look today!"
Without wasting any more words with her, Madam Luo waved her arm, and the well-trained thugs swarmed forward, completely surrounding Gu Qinlian and the guards she had brought.
Gu Qinlian had married into the Duan Prince's mansion and later had an entanglement with Ji Yinli. She had seen a lot in the world, so Luo Mama's ostentatious display was no challenge for her.
She shouted at the guards, "Follow me and charge in! If we succeed, each of you will be rewarded with fifty taels of silver. If there are any injuries, add another fifty taels!"
A generous reward will surely attract brave men.
The guards, who had been hesitant, suddenly became excited, brandishing their sticks and rushing into the building to protect Gu Qinlian.
Mother Luo took a step back and gave the thugs a look.
The thugs understood their intention, each taking on a guard, and fiercely repelled the enemy, while Gu Qinlian was allowed to enter the building.
Gu Qinlian thought she had successfully broken in, but upon entering the building, she was immediately enraged by the sight of heavily made-up prostitutes and dissolute men.
The thought that Ji Yinli might be doing the same thing with these men filled her with uncontrollable rage, and she roared in the hall, "Ji Yinli, come out here, you bastard!"
She roared repeatedly, but still couldn't find Ji Yinli. So she decided to search room by room, determined not to fail to find him!
However, as soon as she pushed open the first door, she was surrounded by several drunken men.
"Is this the new beauty?"
"Her appearance is quite good."
"It's just that this outfit is a bit too simple."
"What do you know? This kind of dignified attire is truly unique. Come, beauty, join us for a drink and some singing." The drunken man dragged the panicked Gu Qinlian into the house and slammed the door shut.
Gu Qinlian was held tightly in the arms of a drunkard who raised a glass of wine, intending to pour it directly into her mouth.
She dared not drink it and struggled with all her might, trying to escape the drunkard's embrace.
However, the other party was, after all, a man, and with the added effect of alcohol, he was incredibly strong, and Gu Qinlian had no way to break free.
Seeing her so stubborn, the drunkard suddenly raised his hand and slapped her hard across the face: "Alright, stop pretending. Are you already infatuated with this virtuous woman's appearance? I'm doing you a favor by inviting you for a drink. Drink it!"
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