Zhang Tang nodded, and Qin Yu whispered her plan to him.
After a moment's explanation, Zhang Tang suddenly realized what was going on, his old face beaming with joy. He exclaimed excitedly, "Your Majesty's plan is truly flawless! Such a brilliant scheme is simply a godsend!"
"If you think it's feasible, then proceed as I command!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to cooperate and will never fail to live up to Your Majesty's high expectations," Zhang Tang said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
After discussing it further, Qin Yu prepared to take his leave.
Just then, Zhou Xiong walked in hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, the imperial supply corps has arrived to collect the army's horses. We must retreat immediately and avoid being spotted by them!"
"What a coincidence?"
Qin Yu frowned slightly, then turned to Zhang Tang and said, "My dear minister, I will take my leave first. You must arrange the rest!"
"I obey the decree!"
Qin Yu nodded and quickly left.
The four of them left via a small path behind the mountain, took a detour, and after a great rush, finally made it back to Shuiyunjian.
Meanwhile, Yin Dang and Wu Chi were completely unaware of what was happening outside. They were comfortably lying on the beautiful woman's body, having just finished their lovemaking, and were now savoring the experience, their faces beaming with wicked smiles.
Just then, there was a knock on the door, followed by Anfu's voice.
"We should go."
Yin Dang and Wu Chi opened their eyes, looked at the beautiful woman in front of them, and felt that they had had enough fun today. They immediately got dressed and went out.
They found nothing unusual at all; on the contrary, they felt refreshed and full of energy.
As they left the cloud-and-water pavilion, the sounds of firecrackers and drums began to ring out outside.
What are you doing?
Wu Chi's face, which was still savoring the memory, suddenly froze.
Yin Dang sneered, "Why bother with all that?"
Qin Yu had no intention of watching the show and got ready to leave.
"Gentlemen, please don't leave yet."
The madam's voice suddenly came, and she grabbed Qin Yu's arm.
"Today is a lively day. You came at such a good time. If you had left in such a hurry, you would have missed all the excitement."
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Is there some good news today?"
The madam smiled and said, "Of course, this is a joyous occasion! Today is the grand wedding ceremony of Miss Bai Ruyan, the most beautiful courtesan in our Shuiyun Pavilion. All the talented men from all over will flock here, hoping to catch a glimpse of her beauty."
For the madam, Qin Yu and his group were like gods of wealth; how could she not try to curry favor with them?
Seeing that Qin Yu seemed to have little potential, the madam began to flatter him.
"My lord, Bai Ruyan is a renowned beauty, whose beauty surpasses all others along the Qinhuai River."
"Countless talented men have found it difficult to even catch a glimpse of Bai Ruyan in the past, but to be able to see her beauty today is truly an incredible stroke of luck."
"..."
The madam kept boasting, and Qin Yu roughly understood what was going on.
He had indeed witnessed Miss Bai's unparalleled beauty when he first came to Shuiyun Pavilion. Not to mention these rough men, even he, who was used to eating fine food and appreciating beautiful women in the palace, was amazed by Bai Ruyan's beauty when he first saw her!
Today is her eighteenth birthday, the day she is to be married. The term "coming of age" is an elegant way of referring to a courtesan being the first to be taken by a customer. Any beautiful courtesan with even a little bit of looks would have to bid openly for her virginity. Only those who could afford to spend a fortune could enjoy the sweetness of this first night!
Not to mention the stunningly beautiful courtesan Bai Ruyan, the entire Shuiyun Pavilion was busy for over a month preparing for her grand wedding ceremony!
Even more sensational was the fact that this courtesan declared that she loved talented men more than money.
She would only dedicate herself to the most talented man in the world.
Only those who can match the three absolutes she personally set can enter her boudoir and have a chance to be intimate with her.
After listening to the madam's boasting, Qin Yu couldn't help but become interested.
Just then, the crowd suddenly cheered.
Qin Yu glanced up and saw a woman in a red dress on the stage, graceful and elegant.
With a rosy smile, bright eyes, and white teeth, she resembled a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains—pure, ethereal, and endearing.
"It's Bai Ruyan! I didn't expect her to be even more beautiful than in the portrait!"
The crowd was amazed, their eyes fixed intently on the stage, wishing they could rush forward immediately.
"Miss Bai, Miss Bai..."
Someone in the crowd shouted something, and the entire hall immediately erupted in cheers!
Qin Yu's eyes lit up as well. Bai Ruyan, dressed up in her finest attire, was even more beautiful and captivating than when he first saw her. Her appearance immediately captivated the hearts of all the men present.
Those wealthy merchants, officials, and nobles, dressed in fine clothes, made no attempt to conceal their greed.
Bai Ruyan was already stunningly beautiful, and after being made up, she became even more breathtakingly beautiful.
"Is this the legendary courtesan Bai Ruyan, whose beauty was unparalleled on both sides of the Qinhuai River? Tsk tsk, she truly is like a fairy descended from heaven."
"Yes! What's even more exciting is that I've heard the flower buds of this courtesan have never been picked!"
A young man standing next to him had his eyes gleaming and was drooling.
Yin Dang and Wu Chi were also stunned.
If one could indulge in the pleasures of such a beauty and spend a night of passion with her, that would be the greatest enjoyment in the world.
"Oh my, gentlemen, you certainly have excellent taste!" the madam said with a chuckle.
"Our Miss Bai is not only beautiful and charming, but also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs. Today is a big day. Wouldn't it be a lifelong regret not to stay and take a good look at her?"
Although the madam spoke of caring for them, the greed in her small eyes was unmistakable.
"Such a grand event is certainly not to be missed. What's so difficult about three couplets?"
"Yes, yes, yes, I am the young master of Shengtong Money Shop, with immense wealth. I will definitely succeed in entering Miss Bai's boudoir and enjoying her company!"
"Daydreaming! You fat, big-eared bastard, do you think you deserve to enjoy such a beauty?"
A group of wealthy young men were arguing fiercely, each rubbing their hands together, eager to grab the prize.
But just then, an arrogant, mocking voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.
"You guys? Give me a break. Bai Ruyan's virginity belongs to me. Anyone who dares to take it from me, I'll have my father arrest them!"
A richly dressed, arrogant young man rudely pushed aside the crowd and swaggered in with his entourage, looking as if he was determined to succeed.
"Who is this guy? His words are far too arrogant. Isn't he afraid of biting off more than he can chew?
The young owner of Gongshengtong Money Shop next to him couldn't help but speak up in rebuttal.
"Yeah, you've come to a brothel to rely on your father's connections! Who do you think your father is?"
The young man scoffed without a second thought.
"My father is Ma Shangtao, the Vice Minister of War of the current dynasty!"
The moment these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent.
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