"As for how to save me, I have my own plan, so you don't need to worry about that. I want you to do me a few favors."
"Tell me, whatever it is, I'll help you. Even if it costs me my worthless life."
Old Jiang's words warmed Sun Jian's heart, but he certainly wouldn't let Old Jiang die in vain.
"Go and gather information for me. If you can find out about my three wives, that would be even better. If you can't, then just find out where the dungeon is."
"What if Madam isn't in the dungeon..." Old Jiang asked with some concern.
“If he wasn’t in the dungeon, then the statement would mean he was in the prefect’s residence. But I doubt that’s very likely, because killing so many soldiers is a huge crime. Even if the prefect’s son is a womanizer, he wouldn’t dare to bring someone to his bed without a substitution.”
"Alright, how should I inform you after I hear the news?" Old Jiang continued to press.
Sun Jian glanced around and suddenly spotted a restaurant called "Baihualou" not far away.
This restaurant is taller than the other buildings on the street, and its luxurious decoration makes it very eye-catching.
Sun Jian pointed to Baihua Tower, "See that building? If you have any news, we'll meet there."
"Can……"
"Don't bother. Meet at the door tomorrow at 3:45 noon, whether there's news or not."
"I have some copper coins here, take them. Enough for a few meals."
Sun Jian took out some copper coins from his clothes and handed them to Old Jiang.
These copper coins were obtained when the first batch of millet was traded for game hides.
"Okay... alright."
Old Jiang hesitated for a long time before turning around and leaving to inquire about the news.
Sun Jian was a little confused. He couldn't understand why Old Jiang was still being so hesitant after he had given him the money and told him the meeting time.
It wasn't until he stepped into the hotel called "Baihualou" that he realized why Lao Jiang kept saying "yes".
This isn't a hotel at all, it's a brothel!
It was the largest brothel in the entire Hongnong County!
The few copper coins in my pocket weren't even enough to buy a pot of tea in this brothel.
As soon as I entered, I was greeted by a strong smell of cosmetics and wine, and I could hear the lewd laughter of various women.
Before he could turn and leave, a heavily made-up brothel madam with a black mole on the corner of her mouth walked briskly over, waving a round fan and swaying her hips.
"Oh my, oh my, whose handsome young master is this?"
"Look at that figure, that physique, that face! She'd surely seduce countless girls at my Hundred Flowers Pavilion..."
The madam circled around Sun Jian, her eyes darting back and forth over him.
Although she kept praising Sun Jian, she was actually observing whether Sun Jian had money and whether his clothes were valuable.
The service was meticulously prepared by Magistrate Wang. Although it couldn't compare to that of high-ranking officials and nobles, it was still as good as that of the young masters of wealthy families. Naturally, the madam knew her stuff.
Sun Jian had no money and didn't want to linger, but the madam assumed he was a son of a wealthy family, so she took his arm and dragged him inside.
"Hey, don't pull me!"
"Young master, don't be shy! You're already inside, do you really want to leave?"
"Come on, come on! At our Hundred Flowers Pavilion, you can have any kind of girl you want, and any kind of fun you're looking for."
"No man who enters here will ever want to leave, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
"But……"
"Oh, young master, you're already here, don't be shy."
"Young master, in any brothel in the county town, you have to pay for tea as soon as you enter. You don't mean to think you can leave, do you?"
"I……"
Sun Jian was instantly on the verge of tears.
Damn it, old Jiang, I finally understand why you're so great.
Now it's not an option to not come; if I turn back now, I simply can't afford the tea fee...
The madam immediately led Sun Jian to a red guest room.
"Oh my, young master, please have a seat. I'll make you some tea right away."
"Guards! Quickly bring the young master a pot of fine wine and a table of delicious dishes!"
"Cough cough..."
Sun Jian touched his nose somewhat awkwardly, pondering how he would sneak away later.
Using force to break out would attract too much attention, especially since he plans to break into prison next. He should try to avoid conflict if possible.
"Young master, this must be your first time here. If you don't know any girls here, after you finish this cup of tea, I'll show you around. Perhaps, you'll find a girl you like."
"Our Hundred Flowers Pavilion has so many fun things to do. There's High Mountains and Flowing Water, Springtime Splendor, playing the zither, reciting poetry, playing chess, and pitch-pot..."
Sun Jian had no time to visit brothels; the fates of his three wives were still unknown.
Even if I'm just browsing, I'll do it secretly when I have time later.
"Alright, you can go ahead and do your thing. I'll wander around by myself for a bit, and I'll call you if I need anything later."
"this……"
The madam hesitated for a moment, unable to fathom Sun Jian's thoughts.
Who goes to a brothel just to browse and not to find women?
"Can't you understand what I'm saying?" Sun Jian glared at the madam.
"Alright then, young master, please go ahead and look around. Call me if you need anything."
The madam was shrewd and gave the waiter a meaningful look before leaving.
After the madam left, Sun Jian began wandering around, looking for a way to escape the brothel. But no matter where he went, he either accidentally stumbled into other rooms and saw naked men and women, or was pulled into hotel rooms by various beautiful women, which made his scalp tingle.
"Damn, how do we get out?"
As he reached a corner, Sun Jian lost his focus and bumped into a young man.
They bumped heads together, and both were knocked to the ground, feeling dizzy.
"Ouch..."
"Who is it? Are you blind?"
"It hurts so much...it hurts like hell."
After the young man was knocked down, a handsome attendant next to him helped him up with a look of panic and hurriedly asked if he was alright.
After confirming that his young master was unharmed, he stood directly in front of Sun Jian, demanding an explanation.
"How dare you hit our young master?! Are you out of your mind?!"
"Damn it, he bumped into me first, okay? Have you no shame?"
Sun Jian stood up, covering his head, and retorted.
"Who are you calling shameless? Say it again if you dare!" The young man staggered to his feet, his face full of anger.
Sun Jian chuckled upon hearing this, "Heh, I've never seen anyone like you who actively seeks to be insulted. You like being masochistic? Fine, then I'll listen to you say it again. Have you no shame?"
"You...you! You've gone too far!"
Do you know who I am?
Clearly, the young man had never been so humiliated before, and he was so angry that he started to stutter.
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