【Because Aunt Tao is her daughter. 】
As soon as the system's voice fell, Aunt Tao, who had been kneeling with her back straight, immediately collapsed to the ground, her eyes full of despair.
Old Master Bai, who was previously unsure whether it was Aunt Tao who harmed Mrs. Bai, no longer had any doubts.
Bai Ze couldn't help but think of the time when the water boiler woman came into the mansion. According to his wife, she saw the water boiler woman being beaten and kicked by thugs on the street, and she felt pity for her and rescued her.
Later, seeing that the old woman had difficulty moving and had a large burn scar on her face, he took her back to the mansion.
The old woman was taciturn and just focused on her own work. She never interacted with people from other courtyards, so he didn't suspect anything.
Jiang Yueyang opened her eyes slightly in surprise, [No wonder she betrayed Lord Bai.]
[That woman is also a person with a story. ]
Jiang Yueyang's eyes suddenly lit up, "I love listening to stories the most, tell me quickly."
The system said: [When she was young, that woman was a famous prostitute in Yangzhou, and many sons of high officials were crazy about her. ]
In front, Bai Ze looked at Aunt Tao with cold eyes and said in a cold voice, "Aunt Tao, do you know the four words 'the passing of the wild geese leaves traces behind'?
What that means is that whatever has been done will leave traces no matter what.
So... do you want to confess now, or do you want me to call everyone in your yard to interrogate them?"
Aunt Tao knew that no matter how much she tried to argue, it would be in vain, so she kowtowed repeatedly, "Master, I know I was wrong, please forgive me this time for the sake of my bearing your children."
[You admit it now? Weren't you just trying to explain it away?] Jiang Yueyang was a little surprised.
The system said: [The moment Lord Bai saw the ember star grass, he determined that she was the murderer. As long as we follow the clues, we will find her sooner or later.
Even if she didn't recognize it now, she would have to recognize it later. After all, a grass that grew in Nanzhao couldn't just appear here out of thin air.
Old Master Bai followed closely and said, "How dare you beg me for mercy? The baby in Dalang's wife's belly is my grandson!"
Jiang Yueyang nodded, [She was also stupid, planting the ember star grass openly in her own yard. ]
[I'm confident that no one knows about the ember star grass. 】
[Let’s not talk about her. I’m more curious about the famous prostitute in Yangzhou. ]
"Someone come here." Bai Ze looked down at Aunt Tao who was kneeling on the ground begging for mercy, "Lock her up. I want to interrogate her later."
As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Ze's followers dragged Aunt Tao away.
System: [The woman's name is Jiao Niang. She was born in a poor family. When she was nine years old, she was sold to a brothel by her gambling father.]
Bai Ze came over and said to Jiang Yueyang, "Your Highness, this place is filthy. Please follow me to Wutong Courtyard."
Jiang Yueyang stood up and said, "I have already seen Madam Bai and informed Lord Bai of the situation. I will not go to Wutong Courtyard and will return home now."
"I will take you there."
As Jiang Yueyang walked outside with Bai Ze, she heard the system say: [The brothel's madam has seen countless women, and she knew that Jiao Niang was a beauty when she first saw her.
Sure enough, as he grew older, his once childish face gradually transformed into a face that charms everyone.
Under the training of the madam, Jiao Niang became good at singing and dancing, and was proficient in playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but what she learned best was the means of seduction.
When she was fifteen, she danced so beautifully that she became famous throughout Yangzhou overnight.
In order to make a fortune, the brothel madam threatened to auction the girl's virginity in ten days to the highest bidder.
During this period, Jiao Niang's reputation spread far and wide, attracting many people to visit her.
Among them were many royal relatives, noble families, and talented scholars, and Lord Bai's father was one of them. 】
Hearing this, Bai Ze's expression paused and his steps slowed down for a moment, but he quickly returned to his normal speed.
Old Master Bai, who was two steps behind them, stopped immediately.
After hearing the last sentence of the system, Jiang Yueyang subconsciously asked: [Could Aunt Tao be the daughter of Mr. Bai? ]
Bai Ze's face changed drastically, and Old Master Bai behind him froze, looking at a loss.
Without waiting for the system to answer, Jiang Yueyang said: [If this is true, then it is too ridiculous! They both have children. ]
Bai Ze's whole body was tense, and he held his breath uncontrollably, waiting for the system's answer.
[Although...but...it's a pity that Aunt Tao is not Old Master Bai's daughter. ]
Hearing this, Bai Ze instantly relaxed and took a deep breath.
Old Master Bai collapsed to the ground behind him.
[Whose daughter is Aunt Tao? ] Jiang Yueyang asked.
[It was from a local scholar in Yangzhou, but that scholar had been killed by Jiao Niang.]
Jiang Yueyang shook her head, [Needless to say, it must be a murder of passion.]
The system nodded and said, [On the day of the virginity auction, many people who came here to bid lavishly for the beautiful girl.
Finally, a young man from the capital took the photo of the young lady's virginity. Host, who do you think that young man is? 】
【His Majesty? 】
system:【……】
Seeing the system silent, Jiang Yueyang knew that he had guessed correctly, and said in surprise: [It really is Your Majesty! ]
[Well... the emperor and Old Master Bai are both patrons of Jiao Niang. In fact, Old Master Bai can be considered to have slept with the emperor's woman.]
Bai Ze: “…”
Bai Ze looked around calmly, and when he saw Guyu, he couldn't help but wonder, would His Majesty be unhappy when he knew about this?
Jiang Yueyang was puzzled, [Didn't they say that Jiao Niang had a charming face? Why didn't His Majesty take her away? And let her entertain customers in the brothel. ]
[Because after the emperor bought Jiao Niang's virginity, he had no money to redeem her. ]
Jiang Yueyang: [……]
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