"Young master, please don't make fun of me. If you take a liking to me, I will spend the night with you without asking for a single penny!"
Upon hearing the madam's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The madam of Shuiyun Pavilion was indeed still charming, and her full breasts and thighs were incredibly alluring.
If it weren't for Bai Ruyan, who was even better, Qin Yu might have really wanted to experience her taste.
"Alright, young master, I'll accompany you to see Ruyan. Ruyan has been waiting for you these past few days."
After joking with Qin Yu, the madam smiled and said...
Qin Yu nodded, but did not release his grip on the madam's waist.
"Madam, where does that song being sung in this building come from?"
As they walked upstairs, Qin Yu asked.
"Young master, you may not know this, but at yesterday's autumn appreciation party, a Jin musician challenged the Nangong family musician who was playing music at the time. Unexpectedly, the musician composed the piece 'Chrysanthemum Terrace' on the spot, which outshone the Jin musician."
"It is said that even the owner of Wanhua Garden was moved to tears when he heard it. Those present at the time wrote down the song, and for the past two days, all the brothels in the capital have been singing it. The customers have requested it more than a dozen times without getting tired of it."
The madam said with a smile on her face.
Upon hearing that the song "Chrysanthemum Terrace" that he had copied was so popular, Qin Yu couldn't help but wonder if he should enact a copyright law.
Otherwise, wouldn't I have wasted a lot of money?
When Qin Yu arrived upstairs, he saw Bai Ruyan sitting peacefully by the window, her hands deftly threading needles, and a painting of plum blossoms braving the snow quietly appeared on the cloth.
"Young master, then I shall take my leave."
The madam smiled slightly.
Qin Yu nodded and casually pulled out a handful of silver notes, stuffing them into the madam's bosom.
When the madam saw Qin Yu casually give away such a large wad of silver notes, her eyes lit up.
Having a guest like Qin Yu is great; the amount of money he spends on one visit is equivalent to that of a dozen other distinguished guests.
"Thank you, young master. Please feel free to ask me anything, and I will do my best to fulfill your request!"
The madam's face lit up with a smile, and her attitude instantly became even more respectful and obsequious than before.
Qin Yu waved her hand, telling her to leave.
Qin Yu then went inside the house.
As he walked, Qin Yu began to recite.
"Several plum blossoms in the corner of the wall"
It blooms alone in the cold.
I know it’s not snow from afar,
A faint fragrance wafts by.
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruyan turned around in surprise.
When she saw that it was Qin Yu, her expression relaxed.
"So it's you, young master. Indeed, only you could write such a poem that is worthy of being passed down through the ages. However, such a fine poem of yours should be performed in poetry gatherings and societies. It would be a waste to read it to a woman of the world like me."
Bai Ruyan shook her head with a wry smile.
After meeting Qin Yu, she had already heard several famous poems that were worthy of being passed down through the ages. Although this moved her deeply, she also felt somewhat sorry for Qin Yu.
After all, if Qin Yu's poems had spread to the poetry circles of the Great Xia Dynasty, he would probably have become a world-renowned poet long ago.
“Fine verses are born of nature, and a master's touch brings them to life. If I weren't with you, Ruyan, I would never have been able to write such poems. So, I can only give these poems to you!”
Qin Yu smiled and shook his head.
As the reigning emperor, he naturally had no need for poems to enhance his reputation, so he didn't feel it was a pity to give these poems to Bai Ruyan.
Upon hearing Qin Yu's sweet words, Bai Ruyan's pretty face flushed slightly.
"Ruyan thanks you for your kindness, young master!"
Bai Ruyan stood up, curtsied, and said...
"Between you and me, is there any need for thanks?"
Qin Yu stepped forward, put his arm around Bai Ruyan, and asked with a smile.
Bai Ruyan lowered her head shyly, but Qin Yu didn't give her a chance to escape. He lifted her face and kissed her.
No words were needed between the two; everything seemed to fall into place naturally.
Two hours later, the noise in the room finally stopped.
Bai Ruyan gently stroked Qin Yu's chest with her fingers.
"Every time I get to see you, my lord, I feel I would be willing to die for you!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu couldn't help but cup Bai Ruyan's face and kiss her again.
"You mustn't say such things, my beauty! If you were to die, wouldn't I be left all alone for the rest of my life?"
Qin Yu's words made Bai Ruyan burst into laughter.
As she chuckled, the nine-curved black lotus growing on her back seemed to sway as well.
Looking at the black lotus, which was even darker than when he first saw it, Qin Yu's expression became slightly somber.
"Ruyan, I remember you said that the black lotus on your back was something you've had since you were little? Do you remember who tattooed it on you?"
Qin Yu gently stroked that patch of skin with his fingers, then asked.
"I have indeed had this black lotus since I was a child. As for whether it was tattooed on or I was born with it, I am not quite sure."
Bai Ruyan shook her head.
Seeing her completely clueless expression, Qin Yu's expression turned serious.
While it cannot be 100% certain, the possibility that Bai Ruyan is the reincarnated spirit maiden of the Beiming Sect that Sima Jing and the others mentioned is already very high.
"Ruyan, do you ever think about things you didn't experience? Or have strange dreams?"
Hearing Qin Yu's question, Bai Ruyan shook her head despite her confusion.
Seeing that she did not have these symptoms, Qin Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
It's good that Bai Ruyan didn't remember anything.
He was afraid that Bai Ruyan had remembered something, which would be a very bad thing.
"Ruyan, you must remember this: you must not tell anyone except me about the black lotus mark on your back."
Qin Yu decided to send several Blood Droplets to protect Bai Ruyan day and night, but before that, he had to ensure that Bai Ruyan would not leak the news herself.
Bai Ruyan nodded, and then quickly said.
“My lord, the words you spoke today were just said to me by someone a few days ago.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's expression immediately changed.
"What did you say?! Someone said the same thing to you! Who is that person?!"
Bai Ruyan was startled when she saw Qin Yu's anxious look.
"It's the same quiet sister I told you about, young master. I met her a few days ago. When she saw this mark on me, she said the same thing as you."
"Young master, is this mark on my body something dangerous? Why do you all seem to know about it?"
After explaining the whole story, Bai Ruyan touched the black lotus mark with a worried expression.
"Calm?"
Qin Yu frowned slightly.
Even the Embroidered Uniform Guard couldn't find out who this person was, and he didn't expect that the other party would know about the Black Lotus.
Seeing Bai Ruyan's worried expression, Qin Yu comforted her.
"Don't worry, this mark is nothing dangerous. Just remember it and don't tell anyone about it."
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