The girls straightened up slightly, and Song Tangxue took out a few more silver notes: "How long have you been here?"
"Sir, we've been in this brothel for three to five years now, and we've heard all sorts of news. Are you looking for something to ask us?" Having been here for so long, we've naturally encountered many people who need information. There's an unspoken rule: no matter who comes to ask today, we won't reveal the matter. The secrecy is excellent; otherwise, it wouldn't have grown to its current size.
Do you know about the secret door?
The girls also dropped their previous frivolous demeanor: "Of course we know. No one knows where this secret door is located. Only we can find out a thing or two. You've come to the right person."
A girl in a purple dress clapped her hands, and the others left, leaving only Song Tangxue and her in the room.
"If you want to find out about this secret door, it's not just about money, it's about your life. Have you thought it through?"
Song Tangxue nodded. Her memories of the Dark Gate from her previous life were limited to knowing that they were not controlled by anyone. The emperor sent many guards to search extensively, but they still found no clues. They seemed to be both omnipresent and nonexistent.
"But you don't have enough silver notes."
Song Tangxue took out a few more silver notes, which the girl in purple accepted. "Alright, I don't know where the secret door is either."
Seeing that Song Tangxue was about to get angry, she quickly waved her hand: "Please don't be anxious, but I know that the Dark Gate is holding a poetry gathering in three days to discuss martial arts. People from the Dark Gate will definitely go. On the surface, this poetry gathering is hosted by a wealthy merchant, but it's just for show."
Poetry Gathering...
There are indeed many poetry gatherings in the countryside; any event that can be named can be held, attracting many poetry lovers from all over the world. But what does Anmen want to do with this?
"Sir, you've spent your money well today, haven't you? I didn't tell anyone else." Song Tangxue, having learned of this, was about to leave, but was stopped by her. "Sir, this is Fu Hua Lou, after all. Since you're here, why not spend the night together?"
With a gentle push, Song Tangxue slumped into a chair, a rare look of panic on her face.
"You..." She gently put her index finger to her lips, "Shh, let me look closer, why do you look so much like a young lady?"
Song Tangxue hadn't intended to fool everyone, so she wasn't surprised when she was discovered: "You figured it out a long time ago."
The girl in purple stood up and clapped her hands: "No matter what, I've been here for many years, and I'm sure Mother has noticed."
Knowing there was no need to hide it any longer, Song Tangxue reverted to her female voice.
This brothel is definitely not that simple, but the information from the secret gate shows that their identities are extraordinary. Song Tangxue also noticed that these girls have calluses on their hands from practicing martial arts, which is definitely not something that can be left overnight.
"Then I'll be going now." This time, the girl in purple didn't stop her, but instead gave her a piece of advice: "Miss, please be careful in everything you do."
......
Song Tangli claimed to be ill and even avoided seeing Li Zhaoxian when he came.
Fang Jing, dressed in black, silently entered the room, startling her: "Why didn't you make a sound? You scared me to death!"
"The secret gate is hosting a poetry gathering, would you like to go?"
Not long ago, Song Tangli said that she should be informed of any actions taken by the Dark Gate. In keeping with the principle of being completely open with his savior, he told her first after learning about it.
"Of course I'm going!" I finally heard some good news these past two days. With my beauty and cunning, it shouldn't be a problem to get on good terms with the Dark Gate at the poetry gathering.
As long as the secret alliance is in place... Song Tangxue will be no match for me!
"On the surface it is a poetry gathering, but in reality it is a day for martial arts friends to secretly select people. Anyone with outstanding martial arts skills will be invited."
This is why the Dark Gate has endured for so long; there is a constant stream of people who want to join, and they select from among them.
Soon the day of the poetry gathering arrived, and Song Tangli specially wore her brightest clothes. When she arrived and looked around, she found that her appearance was indeed the most outstanding.
Song Tangli was smug, and Fang Jing was standing next to her. The two of them attracted a lot of attention as soon as they appeared. People around them discussed her identity, after all, the material of her clothes was enough to show that she was no ordinary person.
"Those who come to participate in the poetry gathering are all people from the martial arts world. Many martial arts forces have also come to investigate after learning that the Dark Gate is holding a poetry gathering here. In short, there are people with all sorts of purposes. We must be extra careful here."
Just as Song Tangli was feeling smug, she spotted a familiar face in the crowd. Song Tangxue, dressed in plain clothes, slowly approached. Despite wearing a bamboo hat, she was instantly recognizable.
How did she get here?
Fang Jing also noticed her: "Perhaps someone else brought her here, since ordinary people don't know that there is a poetry gathering here."
Song Tangli had a bad feeling. Every time Song Tangxue appeared, something unexpected would happen. This time was a very important opportunity for her, and she absolutely could not let anyone ruin it.
"Can you help me get rid of her?" If only I had done it to her back in the Crown Prince's residence, I wouldn't have had to wait until now.
“No, I could easily eliminate her elsewhere, but I can’t do so here.”
This Song Tangxue is truly a persistent ghost; I can see her everywhere. I'd love to see how pleased I am if Song Tangxue were to lose face in front of all the secret sects.
Song Tangli smiled and swayed her hips as she walked towards Song Tangxue.
As soon as Song Tangxue arrived, she spotted Song Tangli, who was dressed in dark red, as if afraid that others wouldn't notice her.
"What a coincidence, sister! I only heard that there was a poetry gathering here, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect you to be here too. If I had known, we sisters should have set off together."
"I didn't expect my sister to be moving around so freely while pregnant. If His Highness the Crown Prince knew, he would be heartbroken."
She was simply warning herself to tell Lee So-hyeon about this, knowing that both of them had refused him under the pretext of feeling unwell, and if he found out that she had lied to him, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Sister is joking. I was just out for a stroll. His Highness will not blame me if he finds out, after all, it is I who am pregnant now, not you."
I really don't understand why she can receive so many honors just because of the child in her womb. What's there to be so proud of? It's not like she has any ability of her own.
"Sister, you must be careful at the poetry gathering later. After all, there are so many people. If you accidentally embarrass yourself in front of so many people, it will be bad if it gets to His Highness the Crown Prince's ears."
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