"I know." Shen Qing turned his head and looked at the box on the table. "There is another box inside. It should be a gift from him to you. In fact, he likes you too."
Bai Runyi cried for a while, then reached out to pick up the box on the table and threw it heavily into the corner.
The movement was so clean and neat that even Shen Qing was surprised.
"I don't want any rubbish given by a cheap man!"
"Qingqing, come with me to the restaurant for a drink! The wine you drink is stronger than a man's feelings!"
Shen Qing was dragged by Bai Runyi to the restaurant.
If Bai Runyi burst into tears, she could still comfort her. But she just sat in the carriage with an expressionless face, and Shen Qing didn't know what to say.
What is going on?
But, isn't it for drinking? Why did she bring her to the flower house?
This restaurant is also called a flower house, a place for people to listen to music, drink and have fun. But unlike a brothel, the musicians here only sell their skills and not their bodies, and they accompany people drinking but not sleeping with them.
"Qingqing, let's have a good drink today!"
"Miss Bai, you're here!" the girl at the door greeted warmly. "It's been a long time since you last visited me!"
So you used to be a regular customer?!
"It's still the same private room, with the same configuration, no, twice the original configuration. Find a few more people to accompany me."
"yes."
Shen Qing stepped into the gorgeously decorated brothel. The red carpet under her feet led all the way to the conspicuous circular stage in the middle. It was bright and eye-catching, as if guiding people's attention to it.
On the stage, several dancers were dancing gracefully, their figures graceful and waists as slender as willows, swaying lightly to the melodious music.
Bai Runyi took Shen Qing and went up to the private room on the second floor with ease.
Li Ruyue happened to be in the front hall, feeling depressed because of Jiang Zhuo's marriage. Then she saw Bai Runyi and Chen Qing walk in, and hurried up to the second floor.
She was just wondering when she saw several male favorites enter their private room.
This made Li Ruyue furious.
Shen Qing, this bitch, she got such a good husband, but she didn't cherish him, and instead ran out to find a male lover!
The wine glass in Li Ruyue's hand was almost crushed. She stared at the closed private room with anger, and then suddenly a plan came to her mind.
"Go and report to Lord Jiang, the Minister of Justice, that officials in the brothel are accepting bribes and engaging in prostitution and gambling."
"Will this, Miss, be considered a false report?"
"Just go if you're told to!"
Li Ruyue spoke impatiently.
Shen Qing, let me see how you explain it later.
East Palace.
Chen Jing has been much more well-behaved these days. Because she couldn't contact Cheng Xue and Murong Zhi wouldn't let her leave the East Palace, she could only stay in the courtyard, embroidering and playing the piano.
"Zhao Xun, I recently heard that His Majesty has granted marriage to Princess Huayue."
Shen Jing's hand that was playing the piano trembled, and the sound of the piano became disordered instantly.
"Who is she with?"
"Jiang Zhuo, the Minister of Justice of the Dali Temple."
She actually got what she wanted! Why?!
But she can get everything she wants, and no one can do anything to her!
"Didn't Madam Shen go to Xiaochun Garden? Who arranged her marriage? But my mother was brought back?"
"No." Qing He shook her head. "The general went to Qingzhou and brought Madam Cheng here."
"What?!"
She had previously gone to Qingzhou to visit Old Madam Cheng, but she always claimed to be sick. Even when they met, she said she was weak and had to rest after only a few words.
But now he can come all the way to the capital to prepare for Shen Qing's wedding!
It seems like he just doesn't like her, you old fool!
Is she really that bad?
The quiet hands rested weakly on the strings.
"Qing He, is the Crown Prince going to welcome that woman into the East Palace?"
Qinghe didn't answer. How could she dare to speak?
"People's hearts are so fickle." She smiled bitterly.
Not long ago, she was the eldest daughter of a general's mansion, envied and flattered by everyone in the capital. Even Murong Zhi followed her eagerly, coaxing her into marrying no one else but her.
And now?
Shen Jing stood up with the help of the table. Qing He wanted to help her but she refused.
She slowly walked to the bed and lay down.
Since she met Shen Qing, her situation has become increasingly difficult.
She kept thinking, how great it would be if she had never appeared...
Bai Runyi was drinking happily. The man next to her poured her glass of wine and fed her fruit.
"You're still obedient, unlike that despicable man! How dare you take advantage of me! I'm Bai Runyi! The eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion, am I someone who can be taken advantage of so easily?!"
"What's the most important thing? He actually wanted to kill my friend! He dared to set his sights on Qingqing! He knew that I liked Qingqing so much, but he still wanted to kill her..."
"Isn't it just a few banknotes? Can't I pay him back on Qingqing's behalf?!"
Chen Qing held a delicate wine glass in one hand, leaning lazily, half lying on the soft blanket. With the other hand casually supporting her head, her eyes were hazy but also a little playful, as she quietly looked at Bai Runyi.
Her hair was a little scattered, gently brushing against her cheek, adding a touch of casualness and unruliness.
The wine in the glass swayed slightly, reflecting a hazy light, which intertwined with the complex emotions in her eyes.
"Sister, let me pour you some wine."
Seeing that no one dared to approach Shen Qing, a male favorite in white took a deep breath and, with the mentality of seeking wealth and honor through risk, knelt down beside her.
Shen Qing raised an eyebrow, drank the wine in the glass, and then put it on the table, motioning him to pour the wine.
The male favorite's eyes lit up, and he hurried forward to pour the wine, his shirt slightly open. While pouring the wine, his hand shook inadvertently, leaving a little wine stain on Shen Qing's clothes.
"Ah, I didn't mean it. Please forgive me, sister!" The male lover took out a handkerchief and wanted to get closer to Shen Qing, "I will help you wipe it..."
Bai Runyi dazedly saw someone approaching Shen Qing and immediately became unhappy, "You, are not allowed to touch Qingqing! No! She is getting married..."
The male favorite was startled and signaled to the people around Bai Runyi to calm her down.
"elder sister……"
"Didn't you hear? I'm getting married."
The male favorite's expression was not at all surprised. "Almost. We haven't gotten married yet, sister. Enjoy life while you can."
"Heh." Shen Qing dodged him and tried to pull her hand, "Please leave. I don't need it."
She just came here to drink with Bai Runyi, and she was afraid that Jiang Zhuo would be furious if he knew about it.
"Sister, is there something about me that makes you unhappy?"
"She said she doesn't need it." The door was pushed open and Jiang Zhuo came in with a dark face. "Do you have an ear problem?"
Yo, why is he here?
But is that his official uniform? It looks pretty good!
The collar was embroidered with fine, winding golden patterns, and the cuffs were trimmed with a gold border of appropriate width. The edges were also carefully embroidered with small and delicate cloud patterns, which appeared and disappeared as he moved, adding a bit of agile beauty.
He wore a black leather belt around his waist, inlaid with several round gems, which sparkled brightly in the sun. It not only served as a waist belt, but also highlighted his upright posture.
He also had a sword on his waist.
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