Chapter 148 But according to your heart, what is the mortgage?

Chapter 148 But according to your heart, what is the mortgage?

When Duan Mingfeng came over, there was already a table full of dishes in front of Ji Qingwu, which were cooked by the waiter himself.

The taste was average, Ji Qingwu took a few bites and then put down his bowl and chopsticks.

Seeing Duan Mingfeng standing in front of the table, she greeted him with a smile: "Master Duan, long time no see, why don't you take a seat?"

He didn't want to exchange pleasantries and asked directly, "Miss Ji, what's the matter?"

Ji Qingwu didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "I happened to pass by here today and saw that this restaurant was looking for a buyer. I wanted to buy it and do some small business."

When Duan Mingfeng heard this, a huge stone fell from his heart. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense back also relaxed a little.

On his way here, he thought about many reasons why Miss Ji asked him to come over, but he didn't expect it was because of this.

He said without hesitation: "The restaurant's business contract is kept in the company. I will have someone fetch it immediately."

Seeing him so straightforward, Ji Qingwu couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Don't you want to talk about the price? Lord Duan, aren't you afraid that I will take advantage of you?"

Duan Mingfeng said: "There is no need to discuss the price, but it depends on Miss Ji's intention."

The waiter and the black-robed subordinates standing by had very interesting expressions on their faces.

When has Lord Duan ever been so easy to talk to?

This restaurant was originally confiscated by the government and should have become the royal family's private property. How could Duan Mingfeng act on his own without reporting to his superiors?

Ji Qingwu was also surprised by the words "Just follow your heart".

She said slowly, "Since Lord Duan is so sincere, I will give it to you at the market price, but I haven't exchanged it for cash yet. I only have a few business contracts for shops. I have to wait for some time before I can buy the restaurant."

Duan Mingfeng felt that even if Miss Ji wanted the shops on the entire street, the master would give them to her without blinking an eye.

He said, "That's fine."

Ji Qingwu thought about it and said, "Master Duan, I have nothing to prove my point. I have something here that I can mortgage to you temporarily."

She took out a piece of jade from her arms and placed it on the table.

Duan Mingfeng's gloomy eyes also fell on the jade, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.

This is......

The last time they met on the street corner, Miss Ji displeased the master in the teahouse. Afterwards, the master was so angry that he spent a huge sum of money in Yucui Tower and bought the green jade ring that was the centerpiece of the store.

But she didn't expect that this priceless jade ring would be delivered to her.

Duan Mingfeng believed that he had some understanding of the emperor's temper. The woman in front of him was the one his master could still control his temper and coax even when he was furious.

Duan Mingfeng frowned and took a step back with a grim expression, as if this piece of jade was a hot potato.

He said seriously, "Please keep this jade, Miss Ji."

Ji Qingwu picked up the jade ring and placed it in his delicate white palm. He could feel the delicate texture of the jade, its crystal clearness and its exquisite craftsmanship.

As an outsider, she thought it was of excellent quality, but Lord Duan looked like he didn't want to take a second look.

Could it be that, as Emperor Wu Su said, he just bought it from a street vendor?

After seeing Ji Qingwu put it away, Duan Mingfeng took another step forward.

He said, "Miss Ji, if you have nothing to do, you can come with me to the office to get it."

Seeing the jade ring was enough to guess the status of this woman in the master's heart. Duan Mingfeng changed his mind instantly. The matter of changing the owner of the restaurant should be handled by him to avoid any mistakes.

Ji Qingwu glanced at the sky outside. The sun was at its peak and it was still early. He could still make it in time to pick up Jiujiu.

It would be better to get the business contract directly. She nodded and said, "Then I will go with Lord Duan."

They had just left the restaurant and walked a few dozen meters when Duan Mingfeng suddenly stopped.

His eyes fell on a corner tower at the end of the alley.

Ji Qingwu also looked over. The top floor of the corner tower was a hip roof with many interlaced corners and beautiful eaves, like a moon surrounded by stars.

The building had a variety of shapes. She looked at it for a few more times, but the smile on her face faded.

The street was crowded with people, but the entrance to the corner tower was guarded by several burly men, so people took a detour to pass by.

She asked, "Master Duan, what is this place?"

Duan Mingfeng naturally knew where this was, but this place was usually very lively and bustling, and it had never been so deserted. Something must have happened inside.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Ji Qingwu turned his head and saw a flash of worry in Duan Mingfeng's eyes.

Who is he worried about?

Duan Mingfeng had done her so much good things today, Ji Qingwu felt that she should give something back.

She said, "Master Duan, why don't we go in and take a look?"

The big man at the door tried to stop them at first, looking very fierce, but the expression on the face of the imperial envoy became even more sinister. After one of them recognized Duan Mingfeng's identity, they no longer dared to stop him.

When Ji Qingwu came closer, he could clearly see the three large characters written in Weibei style on the plaque. It turned out that this was the famous Liangxiang Pavilion in Lin'an.

She had never been to such a place before and was very curious.

After they entered, no one came to greet them. They saw that the floor was paved with white jade and inlaid with gold beads. The lobby was extremely luxurious.

But there was no one in the hall. It was eerily quiet. Only the crystal jade lamp was still on and the pearl curtains were hanging silently.

Until the sound of a woman talking and crying was heard from upstairs.

Duan Mingfeng rushed up first and almost flew to the second floor.

When Ji Qingwu walked to the second floor, he saw a group of graceful women standing trembling on the stage where an opera was being performed, but the suppressed crying sounds came from the storage room at the back.

The door had been broken open by Duan Mingfeng.

Ji Qingwu walked quietly to the door and heard voices coming from inside.

The man's voice was Duan Mingfeng, and he was relatively restrained.

"Please show mercy, Princess."

Ji Qingwu frowned. No wonder the Liangxiang Pavilion was so deserted. It must be Princess Qingyun who came. She sighed as she thought about what the princess was here for.

The sound from inside the door came out clearly.

"Show mercy? Shi Shi Duan, you also have feelings for these two maids in the Xiang Pavilion? She shamelessly seduced my prince consort and even got pregnant. Don't you think it's too much to ask me to show mercy?" Princess Qingyun said angrily.

Before Duan Mingfeng could speak, Mo Lingling's voice rang out.

Her melodious voice had become hoarse.

"Princess, Lord Li and I have been childhood sweethearts. It's just that my family has fallen into poverty and now I am in ruins. I am no longer worthy of him. But if you were not born in the royal family, he would never have taken a fancy to a rude woman like you."

When Princess Qingyun heard her mocking words, she was so angry that she covered her chest and frowned, saying, "You bold whore, you dare to challenge me, get in!"

The sound of splashing water mixed with the sound of hard objects colliding could be heard.

What is this sound?

Ji Qingwu looked through the crack in the door and his heart tightened.

Mo Lingling was tied up in a large bathtub. She no longer looked like a beautiful girl with rosy cheeks. Her face was pale and her lips were black and blue.

Two servants were carrying an iron bucket...

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