He Youyou smiled without saying a word.
Upon exiting the academy gate, I saw Ahri standing at the base of the wall like a wooden stake.
Look at your nose with your eyes, and your heart with your nose.
He looked like an old monk in deep meditation.
He Youyou couldn't help but think: He is quite calm and doesn't seem impatient at all.
Ah Li finally made a move when he caught sight of someone coming out of the academy.
Upon seeing that it was He Youyou, he quickly strode forward to greet her.
I walked too fast and my breathing became uneven.
When Ah Li walked up to her, He Youyou suddenly noticed that although the child was a bit dark-skinned, his eyes were bright and clear.
She gave him the article along with her comments.
"This was personally evaluated by Master Wei; take a look."
Ahri took the stack of papers in her hand, her wrist trembling slightly.
It seemed like it took a lot of courage for them to dare to open it.
The child read it word by word, and finally his tense expression relaxed a little, and he grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth.
After laughing for a while, I suddenly remembered that He Youyou was still by my side.
He hurriedly bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.
Seeing his reaction, He Youyou casually asked, "Want to participate in the scientific expedition?"
The boy suddenly stopped halfway through his bow.
He strained his ears, afraid he might have misheard something.
He slowly straightened up, looking at He Youyou with confusion: "Madam...you...what did you say..."
He Youyou smiled and said, "I can redeem you from your servitude and give you a good citizenship so you can participate in the imperial examinations."
Ahri's eyes widened, as if a thousand stars were twinkling in them.
But he quickly regained his composure and cautiously asked, "Madam... what do you want Ah Li to do?"
"You're very talented, I have high hopes for you," He Youyou said. "Why don't you come with me?"
Upon hearing this, Ah Li bit her lip and lowered her head, remaining silent.
He Youyou didn't urge him: "Think it over carefully first, and then come to Yueyuan Inn and tell me when you've made up your mind."
After saying that, she turned and walked towards the carriage.
He had only taken seven or eight steps when his voice caught up with him.
"lady!"
Then, footsteps and people caught up together.
"I do."
He Youyou looked at his expression of being ready to die and couldn't help but laugh.
"Then will you come back with my carriage now? I'll go talk to your madam and ask her to help you get your freedom?"
Ahri frowned and pondered for a moment after hearing this, then shook her head.
"Madam, I dare not trouble you. Please go back first, and come to Cuihua Tower to find me tomorrow."
He Youyou is a straightforward person.
Hearing him say that, she stopped insisting.
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
The carriage sped away, leaving behind a cloud of dust half a person high.
The boy stood quietly by the roadside, watching them go for a long time.
Back at the inn, He Youyou called Steward Qian over to discuss the matter.
"Madam, have you taken a liking to that child?" Butler Qian asked.
He Youyou said calmly, "Buy him first, then we'll observe his character further. How much silver do you think it would cost to redeem such a brothel servant?"
Before making a transaction, you should conduct market research and prepare a budget.
Steward Qian frowned and said, "It's hard to say. Cuihua Tower may not be willing to release this young man."
"Oh, how so?"
"A place like Cuihua Tower isn't like an ordinary brothel that only deals in flesh. The reason Cuihua Tower became the largest brothel in the city is because of the patronage of scholars, celebrities, and wealthy merchants. To attract these people, physical beauty alone isn't enough. For the customers, the talents of the girls and servants in the brothel are more important than their looks. Talented people like Ali, though not particularly handsome, are enough to add to the fun. Even when Matthew came from afar, he specifically asked for Ali to accompany him. How could the madam bear to sell such a money-making tree cheaply?"
"So how much do you think would be enough to redeem it?"
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