Wang Yue felt somewhat confused. Why would this person bring up his ancestor, Wang Li?
Moreover, judging from his words, it seems that he has some connection with the Wang family.
"After General Meng died, my ancestor Wang Li guarded the Great Wall. When the eighteen warlords attacked Xianyang, my ancestor Wang Li eventually died at the hands of Xiang Yu," Wang Yue sighed and said slowly.
How glorious was their royal family during the Qin Dynasty?
With two marquises in one family, if it weren't for the rebellion of the eighteen princes, Wang Li would surely have been ennobled as well!
"Xiang Yu?" Lu Li's gaze sharpened upon hearing this.
It's Xiang Yu again! What exactly happened back then? Why didn't Xiang Yu die? And why didn't Liu Bang die either?
"Xiang Yu first defeated my ancestor Wang Li, and then fought a desperate battle with his back to the river, defeating Zhang Han, which led to the complete collapse of the Qin Dynasty."
Wang Yue shook his head, his eyes dimming, clearly also feeling regret over the fall of the Qin Dynasty.
"Xiang Yu, Xiang Yu..."
Lu Li muttered to himself, his gaze gradually becoming lost.
The situation became even more confusing. What exactly happened back then?
With Wang Li and Zhang Han's military command abilities, Xiang Yu and Liu Bang were no match for them.
Moreover, Wang Li also has 300,000 Qin troops under his command! That's a formidable army of 300,000.
Of these 300,000 Qin soldiers, more than half had experienced the war to conquer the six states and the war to subdue the Xiongnu in the Hetao region. They could be considered veterans who had been through countless battles.
"The Great Wall... It seems I still have to go to the Great Wall." Lu Li's gaze was deep, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
Then, Lu Li leaped up and disappeared into the moonlight.
Wang Yue was immediately shocked. This person came and went without a trace, which was truly terrifying!
Lu Li returned to Hongxiu Pavilion; it was just dawn.
Ren Hongchang was asleep, leaning against the bed, breathing evenly, his face rosy.
Upon hearing the noise, Ren Hongchang suddenly opened his eyes and sat up in bed.
"Young Master, you're back?" Ren Hongchang asked hurriedly.
Lu Li nodded, then smiled and said, "The matter is settled. I promised you before that I would help you redeem yourself, and I will not go back on my word."
Upon hearing this, Ren Hongchang's eyes immediately welled up with tears.
"Thank you, young master! I, Hongchang, am willing to serve you like a cow or a horse for the rest of my life to repay your great kindness!" Ren Hongchang lowered his head and sobbed softly.
Lu Li sighed. They were all unfortunate people, and he was no different.
Lu Li hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's go."
After saying this, the two left the room, while Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were still drunk and enjoying themselves.
The madam of the Red Sleeve Pavilion stepped forward with a fawning smile and said, "Young master, did you sleep well last night?"
Lu Li looked at the madam and said with a smile, "Not bad, not bad."
Upon hearing this, the madam giggled sweetly.
Lu Li glanced at Ren Hongchang, then said, "I want to redeem Hongchang from his servitude. Name your price?"
Upon hearing this, the madam's expression changed, and she said somewhat displeasedly, "Young master, I understand that you want to buy a girl. But Hongchang is the most beautiful courtesan in our Red Sleeve Pavilion. After she loses her virginity, the price will double."
Upon hearing this, Lu Li frowned slightly; this madam was about to ask for an exorbitant price.
"Then tell me, how much money would it cost to redeem her?"
After a moment's thought, the madam slowly smiled and said, "I won't make things difficult for you, young master. Ten thousand taels! Then you can take Hongchang away, how about it?"
"Ten thousand taels?"
Lu Li immediately took a deep breath. Ten thousand taels of silver was enough to support an army of a thousand men. This madam really dared to ask for an exorbitant amount.
"Young master, please don't think I'm just talking nonsense. With Hongchang's figure and looks, she will surely become the most beautiful courtesan in my Red Sleeve Pavilion in the future!"
"Especially after losing her virginity, those high-ranking officials and nobles liked her even more. Ten thousand taels was only because of the relationship between Young Master Cao and Young Master Yuan."
As the madam spoke, she glanced at Lu Li, her eyes filled with disdain.
She didn't believe Lu Li could come up with 10,000 taels to redeem Ren Hongchang.
Lu Li naturally didn't have ten thousand taels on him. He only had a few dozen taels of silver with him this time, which Tong Yuan had secretly put in his luggage.
Just as Lu Li was in a dilemma, Cao Cao came out of the room.
"What's all this commotion about so early in the morning?" Cao Cao glared at the madam and shouted.
"Oh dear, my dear young master Cao, how could I dare disturb your rest?" the madam said with a beaming smile.
"It is your friend who wants to redeem Hongchang from his bondage."
"oh?"
Cao Cao turned to look at Lu Li and said with a smile, "So Brother Xunzhen is actually a sentimental person? Excellent!"
Cao Cao looked at Lu Li with a wicked grin, making Lu Li feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Brother Mengde, I only have a few dozen taels of silver on me, and I really can't come up with that much money. So..." Lu Li said, looking at Cao Cao.
Upon hearing this, Cao Cao burst into laughter, patted Lu Li on the shoulder, and said with a hearty laugh, "Brother Xunzhen, isn't it just about redeeming yourself? It's all on my tab, madam, name your price."
The madam was overjoyed upon hearing this, as she naturally knew Cao Cao's background. She immediately said, "I just spoke with Young Master Lu. Ten thousand taels of silver will be enough to redeem Hong Chang."
Upon hearing this figure, Cao Cao's eyes widened, then he couldn't help but laugh and curse, "You brothel madam, you're really asking for an exorbitant amount! Ten thousand taels? Why don't you just rob someone?"
Cao Cao wasn't short of money, but he wasn't a fool either. Ten thousand taels of silver to redeem a prostitute? He couldn't possibly spend that!
But he had already made those bold promises, and if he went back on his word now, he would lose face.
Cao Cao couldn't help but twitch his lips, then pulled the madam aside and whispered, "Madam, could you give me a discount?"
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