"Who dares to come to my Wenxiang Pavilion to cause trouble? It's really like asking for trouble."
"This is the first time since my Fragrance Pavilion opened. I want to see who has the courage to do this."
Tu Xuanliang raised his eyebrows and walked straight down from the third floor.
He is Zhu Ying's thirty-seventh disciple and has worked with Zhang Bo in the past. When Wenxiang Pavilion was established, he was chosen to be the official boss.
After all, Wenxiang Pavilion is a place of entertainment, and it is open to the public. If the contents of the internal treasury are directly exposed, it will have some bad impact.
These relationships are naturally not something that ordinary people can know. Even among the nobles, only the top ones are qualified to have access to them.
As Tu Xuanliang went downstairs, more than forty guards had gathered and quickly surrounded all the envoys and guards of the Angkor Dynasty.
"Master, we did not mean to offend you, but our... Princess has not been heard from since she entered the Wenxiang Pavilion."
"I asked the people here, and they said no one knew, so they seemed a little anxious."
Amona bowed and said.
He was the one who could make decisions in the delegation and also took on the responsibility of protecting the safety of Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Her Royal Highness the Princess's beauty is enviable. If any mishap or accident occurs, he will not be able to return to the country and explain to the king.
After learning that there was no news about Her Royal Highness the Princess, he simply planned to make a big deal out of it.
He knew very well that the Angkor Dynasty had a dominant position in Southeast Asia, but it was not ranked high in the Ming Dynasty. If he had to wait until it was reported to the Tianjie Temple and then transferred to the Yingtian Prefecture Yamen to look for it again, it would be too late.
This is what it means to bring all the guards directly to Wenxiang Pavilion and force them to hand over the person.
"It seems that you want to ruin the reputation of our Wenxiang Pavilion."
Tu Xuanliang looked at the crowd watching the excitement around him, and his eyes gradually became gloomy.
If word gets out that Wenxiang Pavilion is secretly hiding other people's women, then future business will surely plummet.
For Zhu Ying, or the Imperial Chamber of Commerce of the Imperial Treasury, these were certainly not a big deal.
But if Wenxiang Pavilion's business declines, it means that Tu Xuanliang did not handle these things well and it is a problem of ability.
If his superiors had this impression, then his future would be over.
Tu Xuanliang would certainly not allow such a thing to happen.
But he knew better that it was impossible to hand over the so-called Princess that the other party mentioned today.
He knew Sultana. After all, such a beautiful exotic beauty would attract a lot of attention.
But now, the Sultana is on the painting boat of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is moved out, all problems will be solved, but this will expose His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's identity.
Tonight, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince brought the Emperor's grandson Zhu Yunhuan here. It was obviously a secret action, not so ostentatious.
The impact on Wenxiang Pavilion's business is a matter for the future, but if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in a bad mood, this problem will be a huge matter.
"Boss, our people once saw Her Royal Highness the Princess enter the Fragrance Pavilion. I think many of the guests inside must have seen Her Royal Highness the Princess' appearance as well."
"If Her Highness Princess came out, she would naturally not say that someone didn't know about it. But now according to the information we have, Her Highness Princess has disappeared since she entered your Wenxiang Pavilion."
"Sultana is the most beloved daughter of His Majesty the King of the Angkor Dynasty. If anything happens to her, it will directly affect the relationship between the Angkor Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty."
"I think the chief shopkeeper cannot bear the responsibility for this crime."
"If we can welcome Her Royal Highness the Princess back tonight, then we and the Chief Shopkeeper will definitely be best friends."
Amona spoke clearly, not only pointing out how important Sultana's status was, but also raising the issue to the level between the two countries, making the opponent wary.
Tu Xuanliang frowned.
Of course, he would not consider how to explain it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but rather how he could extricate himself.
But soon, he didn't have to worry about these things anymore.
"It's them, the envoys of the Angkor Dynasty. Arrest them all, don't let any of them go."
Suddenly, there was a loud and hurried sound of footsteps outside the street, followed by an order, and hundreds of Jinyiwei appeared.
"Jinyiwei is doing business, outsiders should stay away!"
Upon hearing the name of the Jinyiwei, the crowd watching the excitement around them immediately dispersed, and even the entire street was blocked.
"What are you going to do? We are envoys from the Angkor Dynasty." Amona was shocked.
He saw that these Jinyiwei were indiscriminate and wanted to arrest all his guards and other envoys.
There were two more Jinyiwei coming straight towards him, obviously ready to take action as well.
The guards of the Angkor Dynasty all looked at Amona.
As escorts of envoys across thousands of miles to the Ming Dynasty, they were the most skilled warriors of the Angkor Dynasty. Even though there were only a dozen of them, they dared to fight against hundreds of Jinyiwei.
As soon as Amona opened his mouth, they would resist.
But Amona didn't dare to say anything, because these were the Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty. Even if they could win temporarily, it would only attract more Ming Dynasty troops.
At that time, it would be hard to explain even if you have reason.
"You are the ones we are arresting. Don't let any of you go. Take all of you back to the imperial prison." Song Zhong shouted.
All the Jinyiwei immediately took action and arrested the man.
Amona shouted, "I will definitely impeach you to the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. If anything happens to our princess, you will be the culprits for starting the war."
Song Zhong just sneered a few times, but did not hit anyone directly. He waved his hand and asked his Jinyiwei to drag the man away.
"Song Zhenfu is sorry for the trouble."
Tu Xuanliang hurried over and bowed to express his gratitude.
Song Zhong just smiled and said, "I am doing this for your Highness. This is what I should do."
The two smiled at each other, knowing what was going on.
The next day, Zhu Ying woke up from his sleep.
It's already three o'clock in the morning. It's rare to have such a late time.
My body moved subconsciously and I felt as if someone was pressing on me. I turned around and saw Sultana sleeping next to me.
Recalling the madness of last night, Zhu Ying still felt a little emotional.
He was indeed a foreign barbarian, not shy at all when it came to sex. He was extremely unrestrained and proactive, constantly demanding.
Fortunately, Zhu Ying had a strong foundation, and not only was he not afraid of these things, but he became even more confident.
The battle between the two sides was in full swing and lasted for hundreds of rounds.
In the end, of course, Sultana was completely subdued.
"It's really quite tiring." Zhu Ying sighed in his heart.
Just the movement of her body caused Sultana to wake up.
Sultana opened her eyes in a daze and looked at Zhu Ying, mumbling something in a language that Zhu Ying could not understand. Then she grabbed Zhu Ying's hand and hugged it to her chest, and fell asleep again.
Who can bear to feel the softness of your arms so early in the morning?
They immediately lifted the quilt and started a fierce battle.
“You are really amazing.”
After a fierce battle, Sultana was no longer sleepy and was completely awake.
Looking at Zhu Ying, he said with a smile.
Zhu Ying held Sultana in her arms, and glanced at the bright red on the bed, knowing that this was Sultana's first time.
But she was different from other concubines. She did not show any signs of being unable to withstand the war. Instead, she was full of fighting spirit.
Because of his strong physique, Zhu Ying found it difficult to be satisfied in that aspect. Now he finally met an opponent of equal strength.
"I have even greater strengths, so don't let me underestimate me." Zhu Ying replied, but his hands were a little dishonest.
Sultana grabbed Zhu Ying's hand and placed it on her chest: "I don't have any strength left. I need to rest for a while."
"What you said last night is true. You will cover all my expenses in Daming."
Sultana’s character is direct, completely devoid of the euphemisms of the Central Plains dynasties.
This is also what she has been thinking about.
"Of course it counts. You are already my woman. You don't have to worry about money in the future. I can buy anything you want."
Zhu Ying was not joking.
Besides, since they have already had a relationship, she will naturally be canonized as a concubine in the future, which will also strengthen the ties with the Angkor Dynasty.
I think this saves a step.
But at this time, Sultana shook her head and said, "I like you very much. I will stay in Daming for another two months. During this time, just treat me as your woman."
"But I will be back in two months, and from then on, you can forget about me."
Zhu Ying asked, "Why, don't you want to stay in Daming with me?"
When Sultana heard this, her face looked a little lonely and she was obviously very unhappy.
"Why wouldn't I want to stay in Ming Dynasty with you? But do you know who I am?"
Zhu Ying pretended to say, "Are you some kind of princess?"
Sultana looked at Zhu Ying in surprise, nodded affirmatively, and continued: "Yes, I am a princess of the Angkor Dynasty, so I am destined not to stay in Ming Dynasty with you, although I like everything here."
Zhu Ying asked, "What's wrong with the princess? Can't the princess marry? Or does your father think that marrying into the Ming Dynasty is not a good thing?"
Sultana looked at Zhu Ying for a while with a somewhat dim look in her eyes, then she hugged him and kissed him hard.
After a passionate kiss, they let go.
Then he began to tell his story.
"I am the 27th princess of the Angkor Dynasty. My mother is from the distant Byzantine Empire."
"She was originally a Byzantine noble, but the invasion of the Ottoman Empire forced us to flee, and we fled all the way to the Angkor Dynasty."
"The monarch of the Angkor Dynasty, my father, fell in love with my mother, and that's how I was born."
"Since I was a child, I have been very much loved by my father, but this love was mixed with some bad things. When I grew up, I could feel that the way my father looked at me was no longer the way he looked at his daughter."
"Fortunately, he is old and is no longer good at that. He got seriously ill in the past two years and his health has deteriorated."
"My eldest brother, the future king of the Angkor Dynasty, was not like my father, but in order to obtain the throne, he promised me to the general of Lan Xang."
"If I cannot complete the marriage contract with the general of Lancang, then Lancang will not support my eldest brother to succeed to the throne, and my mother will also be severely punished."
"I came to Daming this time because of my request. If they don't let me come to Daming to study music, then I would rather commit suicide than satisfy them."
"Meeting you may be the happiest thing in my life. I will always remember you, so during this time, can you accompany me well so that I can have more beautiful memories."
There was despair and sadness in Sultana's tone, because she knew that this was her fate and there was no way to change it.
She gave her beauty to Zhu Ying, and that was completely enough.
After Zhu Ying heard this, his expression was relatively calm, and he was not in a hurry to reveal his identity. Instead, he smiled and said, "It seems that you don't like the general of Lancang State very much."
When Sultana heard this, she gritted her teeth and said, "The general of Lancang is a fifty-year-old man. How can my brother care about these things for the sake of his throne?"
Patting Sultana on the shoulder, Zhu Ying said, "These things will turn around. If your fate was like this before, it will change completely after you meet me."
"You are my woman, and I will not let my woman suffer any injustice."
Sultana just smiled and didn't take Zhu Ying's words to heart.
He knew that Zhu Ying was very powerful in the Ming Dynasty and perhaps had endless money, but when it came to the national level, it was a completely different situation.
It is enough to meet someone you like and give yourself to him.
In the following days, he only wanted to enjoy everything in Ming Dynasty.
"I have to go back. If I don't go back overnight, the envoys must be very worried."
"But I don't care. Even if they know, no one will care about it."
"For the eldest brother, it is enough for him to gain support to ascend the throne."
"Let's meet tonight. I'll find a way to sneak out. I really like the barbecue at the night market. I've always wanted to eat it but never had the chance. You have to take me there tonight. You promised me."
After saying that, Sultana got up and put on her clothes in front of Zhu Ying. Then she gave Zhu Ying a sweet smile, turned around, pushed the door and left.
Zhu Ying just smiled and stood up and put on his clothes.
There is no need to attend the morning court today, so it’s okay to return to the palace later.
As for Sultana, all she needs to know is that it is the Angkor Dynasty and she doesn't have to worry about any big problems.
Sultana's side had happy smiles on their faces.
Last night she slept directly in the room prepared by Wenxiang Pavilion. After getting up, she went to Wenxiang Pavilion to ask for the deposit of 500 treasure notes from last night.
Sultana, who had received the deposit, returned to the Celestial Temple, having already figured out how to tell Amona.
But when he arrived at the place, he found out that Amona and others had all been arrested and taken to the Jinyiwei prison last night.