As the Imperial Guard Commander Liu Xian and the commander Liu Xian and Zhang Mu saw a large pool of bright red blood on the ground, along with a broken pot that had fallen by the edge of the table.
It felt like it wasn't that simple; something must have happened just now. Could it be human blood?
If the wine pot and cups were broken, that would be one thing, but now there wasn't even a shadow of a person to be seen, and there was so much blood on the ground.
He said, "Boss, what happened just now? Did someone get drunk and break the cups?"
The Pointy-Eared Monkey-Sided Boss was startled, his eyes revealing a hint of sharpness. He was definitely not an ordinary person; how could he suddenly emit such a heavy killing intent?
He quickly returned to his cheerful demeanor, his eyes also looking at the pool of bright red blood.
He said, "Just now, a guest got drunk and accidentally broke the wine pot. Coincidentally, a chicken from the kitchen also ran out, lively as ever. I was so angry that I couldn't catch it on the second floor, so I just cut off its neck with a knife, which is why there's so much blood left."
"The guest has already been helped upstairs to rest, and the chicken has been taken back to the kitchen. You gentlemen can rest assured; I will have the second floor clean this up immediately. It will definitely not affect your meal; I guarantee good wine and good dishes will be ready soon."
Zhang Mu and Liu Xian didn't pay much attention anymore; it should just be chicken blood, which seemed reasonable.
They sat down at a nearby table and took off the heavy bundle around their necks, which contained some dry rations.
He said, "We won't need any good wine; we will set off early tomorrow morning. Just prepare some good dishes and rice; don't worry, Silver won't shortchange you."
He casually picked up the teapot on the table and poured himself a cup of tea, still steaming hot. It seemed to have just been brewed not long ago, and he started drinking.
The innkeeper Boss responded positively and went downstairs to get busy. The staff on the second floor began cleaning up the broken pot and the blood on the ground.
Qin Feng was initially somewhat worried, feeling like this might be a Black Market situation. However, seeing some chicken feathers on the broom confirmed that what was said was true, easing his mind.
He also sat down with them, took the hot tea from the table, and started drinking it, finding that it tasted quite good.
Rushing along the way was truly exhausting; it felt like my bones were about to fall apart.
Sitting in this chair felt like a great pleasure.
After a while, the people had prepared the food. Although it wasn't extravagant, there were a few vegetable dishes on the table! It was enough to fill me up for a meal.
Looking at the ordinary dishes, their flavors were unique and delicious, so I dug in heartily. Although there wasn't enough food, there was plenty of rice; everyone ate two bowls each.
The innkeeper was shocked, probably thinking that the rice supply was nearly depleted.
My own groom, Guan Ping, sat with the palace grooms. Since they were both horsemen, they had much in common. While eating, they chatted happily, as if they were long-lost friends!
The Imperial Guards also enjoyed their meal greatly. They usually ate dry rations that were cold and hard; having hot food for dinner made them very happy.
After a hearty meal, the innkeeper arranged rooms for us. Of course, one room per person wasn’t enough; a few officials shared rooms while the remaining Imperial Guards either stood guard outside or rested inside, making do with what they had.
When those people returned to their rooms, the dining area had turned into a mess with many leftovers needing to be cleaned up. The innkeeper brought along someone from the second floor to tidy it up.
They should have been frowning over the mess they made that would take hours to clean! Yet their faces bore strange smiles, looking quite pleased.
After some time, Qin Feng felt his stomach was too bloated; perhaps he had drunk too much soup. Now he needed to urinate frequently, which woke him up and he could hardly hold it anymore.
The room still had that yellow candle burning, only half of it left. Its light was so dim that it barely illuminated the room.
He put on his white robe and quickly dressed his pants while heading towards the door, fumbling with his buttons as it was quite chilly.
After opening the door, he realized he didn’t know where the restroom was. The innkeeper hadn’t mentioned it when he arrived; he had been careless.
Suddenly, I discovered that the several Imperial Guards who were originally stationed at my door were all sprawled on the wooden boards, sound asleep. It was quite strange.
Indeed, these Imperial Guards rarely went out, and now they had fallen asleep like this; it was too much. Fortunately, no assassins had come.
I didn't wake them up and continued to run downstairs. If I stayed upstairs, I might as well wet myself! That would be too disrespectful to the Boss!
Upon reaching the first floor, I found no restroom; it must be outside. Ancient restrooms were quite simple and typically built outdoors.
This empty space felt particularly desolate, and the main door was closed. Not only could the Boss not see outside, but neither could anyone on the Second Floor.
I quickly opened the door and peered outside to see where the restroom was. However, I still couldn't find it and instead discovered a dense forest.
The trees there still had leaves, which were a vibrant green; they were likely evergreens. I relieved myself there and felt quite comfortable.
However, I heard voices of a man and a woman nearby, with the woman's voice clearly pleading.
In front of the woodshed, there was a stunning beauty dressed in a Pink Robe, with an exceptionally slender figure, squatting on the ground against the wall.
Her long black hair cascaded over her shoulders, fresh and captivating. She wore a Red Cloak that gave off a sisterly vibe.
Her face was fair with an Oval Face shape, incredibly beautiful, exuding a delicate femininity with a hint of fear reflected in her flushed cheeks—a truly rare Gorgeous Beauty.
"Please don't treat me like this; I'm still a Young Lady! I have money and medicine on me; you can take it all! Just don't do that to me; I'm begging you."
The innkeeper Boss, with his sharp ears and monkey-like features, stroked his long black beard while revealing a lewd grin that looked somewhat sinister.
"My dear! What do you think we want to do with you? Tell us, and listen closely; perhaps we might let you go," he said with a smirk.
The woman immediately fell silent, her fair face turning bright red in embarrassment. How could she even speak of such things?
The Second Floor next door couldn't wait any longer. Standing at over six feet tall, there were two of them, already boiling with excitement. This was a rare Gorgeous Beauty, something one might not encounter even once a year!
“Boss! Please stop teasing her. Why not let us have a turn first? This is a rare Gorgeous Beauty. Just this once for us brothers, and you can have the next one.”
They began to unfasten their gray-brown outer garments, but underneath there was still a thick inner garment that was slowly being removed.
The woman appeared very frightened and shouted, “You guys are actually in the Black Market! I just came here to eat and find lodging. How can you do this to me? Someone, please help! They are trying to assault me!”
The group burst into laughter. The meals of those hundreds of Imperial Guards had been laced with sleeping powder, ensuring they would sleep until dawn. At this moment, no one could save her.
Ordinary citizens would certainly be afraid to act against the people of the Black Market! After all, those were hundreds of court Soldiers. If they took action, it would be a dead end.
Wang Xiang often came here and had long realized that this was the Black Market! However, he wouldn’t act against the Soldiers, so he felt at ease and often collected some items!
The sharp-eared, monkey-faced Boss of the inn also began to undress, shouting, “Great Beauty! You really want to die for me. From the moment you walked in, I was ready to make you the Madam of this inn. Why not just give in to me? Even if you scream your lungs out tonight, no one will come to save you; they are all sleeping like dead pigs.”
He turned his head again and said, “You two brats, this is your Madam. Put your clothes back on! If you still want to make a move, believe it or not, I’ll skin you alive. Get outside and keep watch; I want to enjoy myself properly!”
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