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Suddenly, a surge of anger rose from the depths of Xiao Luo's heart. Listen to this, talking about finding a "clean" man—are there any clean men here?
Moreover, when Empress Dowager mentioned having them take care of things, what kind of expression did she have? As if she was being wronged. Now it's even better; she'd rather find an excuse to rush out and look for wild men in the pleasure district than share a room with him. Does that mean he isn't "clean"?
Thinking about this made Xiao Luo feel that his pride as a man was greatly challenged. He had never been so despised by a woman before!
Mei Shuang lay on the bed, feeling as if she had consumed something potent, her body burning with heat. The little awareness she had left made her sigh; this Poison was incredibly strong. Forget about a man in front of her—even if it were a pig, she would surely be moved.
But the one in front of her wasn't a pig; it was the Emperor of the Great Qin Empire. Just look at his darkened face—clearly unwilling a thousand times over. But why was he here? How did the pills she had saved end up in his hands?
These questions could wait for later research, assuming there would be a later.
The pressing issue at hand was far more significant.
Mei Shuang, disregarding her shame, drenched in sweat, forced herself to ask through the rising tide of desire within her, "You’re not planning to offer yourself tonight, are you? Let me tell you, I spent a lot tonight; life is precious to me, so please don’t block my way..."
Her porcelain-white face was flushed with color, and her dark eyes were clouded with desire, shimmering like rippling water. The towel wrapped around her body had long since succumbed to her struggles and lay crumpled beneath her, revealing her exquisite form. In such a situation, how many men could possibly maintain their composure?
Clearly, her words were tough but sounded inviting; that gaze seemed to be teasing him.
Before Xiao Luo could respond, Mei Shuang gritted her teeth and issued her final ultimatum: "If you don’t leave now, I might lose control and infect you. Don’t say I didn’t warn you in advance. And if anything happens, I absolutely will not take responsibility..."
Watching Mei Shuang leave, Lin Tian'er felt anxious and restless; she couldn't sit still. Would this even work?
She wanted to check in on them, but this wasn’t just visiting someone who was ill. What if they were in the middle of something? Wouldn’t that make her an eavesdropper?
It was truly exasperating; at such a critical moment, there was no one to consult, and even that damned prince seemed to have abandoned Lin Shoutong.
Lin Tian'er was feeling anxious when the door opened, revealing the returning Madam.
Madam wore a smile on her face. "My dear, although this place is known for its entertainment, there are plenty of scholars around. Instead of fretting here, why not find someone to talk to, discuss poetry, and relax? Being overly anxious won't do you any good..."
At that moment, Lin Tian'er felt a wave of gratitude towards this unfamiliar Madam. What she needed most was some comfort, and Madam's words struck a chord with her.
After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "But I have to wait here."
Madam assessed Lin Tian'er as she removed her veil, taking in her delicate skin and radiant face. Although her demeanor was slightly less refined than that of the previous lady, her beauty was striking, with a more innocent charm in her eyes—exactly the type many men adored.
Calculating in her mind, Madam noticed Lin Tian'er seemed somewhat swayed by her words and felt delighted. However, she maintained a composed expression. "Do not worry, my dear. Since Miaochun Tower opened its doors, has anyone ever gone missing here? Besides, that previous lady was quite generous; I doubt she would want to make things difficult for you. Come with me..."
When Lin Tian'er adjusted her veil and followed Madam into a room, she was taken aback by the opulence inside. She had not expected such refinement in this place of entertainment: soft lighting, a faint fragrance wafting through the air, polished Rosewood furniture gleaming like mirrors, gilded decorations adorning the walls, and tables laden with exquisite delicacies. Even the teapot was a rare jade piece. Everything exuded luxury and warmth.
Lin Tian'er nodded appreciatively. "This place is beautiful..."
Seeing that Lin Tian'er was impressed, Madam felt reassured; this girl was much easier to please than the previous one. She smiled warmly and said, "I knew you would like it! Please sit down; if you need anything, just call for me."
As Lin Tian'er relaxed and took a seat at the Rosewood table, she suddenly heard a deep yet gentle voice say, "You’ve arrived?"
Startled, Lin Tian'er turned to see a figure in pale purple emerging slowly from behind a screen.
With a smooth and fair face accentuated by sharp features, dark and profound eyes glimmering with an alluring hue, thick brows framing a high nose and perfectly shaped lips—all these traits radiated nobility and elegance from this man.
Lin Tian'er widened her eyes in astonishment. The Zhao Prince had been undeniably handsome, but this unfamiliar man was even more captivating. Moreover, unlike the indifferent Zhao Prince, this man appeared much more gentle and courteous.
Seeing Lin Tian'er in surprise, he smiled slightly at her.
This smile made Lin Tian'er's heart skip a beat, leaving her a bit dizzy; this man was just too handsome.
Suddenly, she didn't know how to start the conversation and just stared blankly at this man who seemed to have descended from the heavens.
Through the veil and with the light not being very strong, it was hard to see Lin Tian'er's expression. Noticing that she didn't speak, he stepped closer, still wearing that signature smile. "It's nice to see you again..."
His voice was magnetic with a slight rasp, pleasant to hear. However, it seemed there was a misunderstanding. Lin Tian'er raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion, "Uh... have we met before?"
The man also found it strange. As he approached, he realized that this woman was not the one he had seen earlier. A hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes but quickly disappeared because this woman should be with the one he had seen at the bow of the boat.
He didn't believe that the shrewd Madam would mistake someone, but why was this woman here with her?
He maintained his composure and politely invited Lin Tian'er to sit down before saying, "Miss, I must have mistaken you for someone else..."
Lin Tian'er sighed in relief upon hearing this. However, she noticed that his accent seemed somewhat different from that of people from the capital. She tentatively asked, "Are you from around here?"
The man smiled but did not answer, only shaking his head as a response.
Indeed, what kind of place was this? People came from all directions; everyone had their origins. Moreover, many people deliberately concealed their identities here as an unspoken secret. Her question seemed a bit probing.
Realizing this, Lin Tian'er felt slightly embarrassed and hurriedly picked up her cup to pretend to drink tea to cover her earlier abruptness.
The man noticed Lin Tian'er's embarrassment and a warm smile appeared on his lips. "May I ask if you are alone?"
"Uh?" Lin Tian'er suddenly remembered the currently unclear status of Lin Shoutong. The slight relaxation she had felt moments ago vanished as she frowned and replied, "No, there are two of us."
The man's dark eyes flickered, "Oh, what about her?"
Her? She went to resolve her life-and-death issues, but could she discuss this with a stranger?
Lin Tian'er couldn't muster any spirit and replied absentmindedly, "I don't know. She told me to wait for her here."
"Oh..."
Noticing that Lin Tian'er was clearly distracted, the man gently said, "Miss, you seem to have something on your mind?"
Lin Tian'er snapped back to reality, "Uh, a little. No, not really..."
In this situation, Lin Tian'er suddenly felt disheartened. She had come out to find someone to talk to at Madam's suggestion, merely to ease her tense mood. However, rather than wasting time here with a stranger, she would prefer to sit quietly by herself for a while.
What kind of place was this? A place of entertainment; how did she end up chatting with a man seeking pleasure? Although the man before her seemed harmless and gentle, being here indicated that he was no different in essence from those frivolous men outside.
Lin Shoutong had reluctantly played an unseemly role under Madam's orders to resolve his own major issue, but she was not like that.
Lin Tian'er became fully alert and stood up decisively, "I'm sorry, I have something else to attend to. I'll take my leave."
Madam had anticipated this move. When Lin Tian'er entered, she had eavesdropped at the door for a while. Sure enough, the girl wanted to leave. She chuckled inwardly; thankfully, she had acted quickly and locked the door from the outside.
Otherwise, if you leave now, I would have to return these five thousand taels of silver? Hmph! How many customers have you seen pay me back?
Madam looked at the copper lock on the door with satisfaction and walked away confidently.
Lin Tian'er found herself unable to open the door. Listening to the clattering sound from above and seeing the "Iron General" on the door, she finally understood that she had fallen for that smiling tiger Madam's trick and was brought here to act as one of Miaochun Tower's courtesans.
She was furious, cursing the damned Madam in her heart.
Behind her, a man with a calm expression was leisurely sipping tea, as if he hadn't heard the earth-shattering sound of the door being shaken just moments ago.
Facing Lin Tian'er’s blazing eyes, he smiled slightly, "Miss, since you are here, why not settle down? There is no need to disturb others."
Lin Tian'er usually appeared gentle, but when her temper flared, she could be exceptionally explosive. She approached the man, trying to maintain a calm tone. "This young master, I think you misunderstand. I am not from Miaochun Tower. I came here for a matter, so please let Madam open the door and let me out."
The man chuckled, "I cannot doubt your words, Miss. However, I have already paid five thousand taels of silver... If you leave now, wouldn't I..."
Silver? He was indeed a businessman. Lin Tian'er quickly nodded and interrupted him, "Naturally, I won't let you lose both people and money. I acknowledge that debt; I'll give it to you once I'm out."
The man looked Lin Tian'er up and down, a meaningful smile appearing at the corner of his lips. "May I ask if the silver you speak of is... on your person?"
Lin Tian'er was taken aback and then felt a rush of heat to her face. This man was clearly implying where she could possibly hide such silver; she certainly didn't look like a wealthy person.
It was no wonder that despite having vast wealth at home, she always went out empty-handed. Now that she had traveled far from home, she realized that "comparison leads to death," as others like Lin Shoutong could effortlessly throw down two thousand taels of silver notes in front of Madam at critical moments to resolve issues.
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