Who in the world does not know you?

Chapter 49 Hibiscus Tent

Ye Zi wasn't meeting Yun Luobai for the first time, but when she saw the strange smile on Yun Luobai's lips, she instantly realized that she had misspoke.

Even though she was reluctant to admit it, Yun Luobai must have already discovered that she was not the real Ye Zi.

She is now in a dilemma. If she backs down now, her trip to Ningzhou Prefecture will have been in vain.

But if she wanted to go any further, given Yun Luobai's intelligence, she knew she was unlikely to succeed.

Last night's raid was a do-or-die move for her, and since it failed, there was no need for her to stay any longer.

She didn't know why she chose to stay in this so-called Yun Mansion.

She certainly wasn't addicted to being a lame maid; since arriving at Yun Luobai's residence, she had basically never done any chores, whether rough or fine.

"What are you waiting for? It's time to go out and find some food."

As Yun Luobai spoke, he slowly walked towards the gate.

Ye Zi hesitated slightly, but quickly followed.

She had only taken a few steps when she suddenly remembered something and immediately resumed walking with a limp.

We've been installing it for so long, what's a little more time...

Qingzhufang was a well-known brothel in Ningzhou Prefecture. Unlike many other brothels that lined up in the so-called red-light district, Qingzhufang was more similar in style to Yanzhige in terms of scale.

The girls in these places are of better appearance and more talented; they can compose poems, play musical instruments, and sing songs. It is a good place for people who like to be cultured and are itching to indulge in art.

Qingchuan is different; he goes to Qingzhufang simply because he has money.

It doesn't matter where he goes; he can just toss a silver note around, and the brothel madam will treat him better than if he were seeing his own parents.

All the madams in the brothels of Ningzhou Prefecture knew that Qingchuan liked the most beautiful courtesan.

The courtesan, the top courtesan in a brothel, must stand out the most among all the pink and green hues.

In the eyes of others, given Qingchuan's status as the eldest son of General Yun Que's mansion, it was only natural that the best girl could be worthy of him, which was perfectly understandable.

Qingchuan walked alone to Chengnan Street without any attendants, and ate a bowl of steaming wontons at a breakfast stall along the way.

Most people on the street didn't dare to look him in the eye until they noticed his gaze on them, at which point they would nod and force a smile, pretending to greet him very warmly.

No one knows what's going on in this young man's head.

Last time, on a sunny day, he sat cross-legged in the middle of a bustling city center for two hours with an umbrella. Passersby and vehicles had to detour, and no one dared to provoke him.

Everyone was puzzled as to why this young master did this, but for Qingchuan, he just wanted to experience what it felt like to be a pebble that could be found anywhere on the road.

Sometimes he felt like he was out of his mind, but he had no choice. He always had to find something to do, otherwise life would be too boring for him, so boring that it seemed that if his life were frozen at any moment, he would not feel any regret.

People always need something to strive for in life.

Qingchuan couldn't find his direction.

But as he walked to the outside of Qingzhufang and looked up at the plaque above, standing with his hands behind his back, the madam, Hua Niang, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, suddenly had her eyes light up.

The reason is simple: she has found her purpose.

"Oh, Young Master Qing! I've been waiting for you for so long! I heard you were coming, so I cleaned my entire Qingzhu Fang thoroughly, leaving no room untouched. Your presence will surely make this humble abode shine even brighter!"

The flower girl, holding a pink handkerchief, walked forward as she spoke.

Although she was extremely enthusiastic, she did not reach out and take Qingchuan's arm as she usually did when attracting regular customers.

Qingchuan and Hua Niang were old acquaintances. Qingzhufang had been open in Ningzhou Prefecture for seven or eight years. It could be said that Hua Niang had watched him grow up. When he had nothing to do and nowhere to go, he would sit in Qingzhufang for a while. Listening to music in the brothel was a way to pass the time.

"You haven't even read a few pages of a book, so stop talking nonsense. Where is he? Take me to see him."

Qingchuan responded calmly, and then walked into Qingzhufang with practiced ease.

Everyone who passed by took a few steps back, afraid of disturbing the young master's good mood.

"Young Master Qing, this time's courtesan was someone I poached from Luo City at a high price. Tsk tsk tsk, that little face... she's so beautiful... and when she speaks, it's as gentle as a lark, it melts your heart. She can also play the erhu, and according to her, she has half Sith blood, her mother is from the Sith Kingdom..."

As usual, Hua Niang boasted to Qing Chuan about the newly crowned courtesan. Qing Chuan listened to Hua Niang as he climbed the red-lacquered steps, but he didn't believe her completely.

Among all the brothel managers in Ningzhou Prefecture, the courtesans in Qingzhufang were the most cunning, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe them as having silver tongues.

All the madams in the brothels knew that the young master of the General's Mansion liked the top courtesan, so they tried every means to recruit beautiful girls from other places to serve as the top courtesan in their brothels.

Among them, Hua Niang was the most greedy. Almost every few months, she would recruit a courtesan from another place and immediately send someone to the general's mansion to report to her. Naturally, she was after Qingchuan's money.

Qingchuan wasn't stupid; he naturally knew what Hua Niang was thinking.

Although he was not short of money, he was not foolish enough to blindly believe what others said.

"She was doing just fine in Luocheng, so why did you have to dig her up and bring her to Ningzhou Prefecture?"

"Hmm... As the saying goes, everyone has their own ambitions... Besides, our Ningzhou Prefecture is a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. With you, Young Master, here, let alone spending money, with your looks and temperament, even if those girls were to spend a little time with you for nothing, their hearts would probably drift away with you..."

Qingchuan suddenly stopped and turned to look at Hua Niang, who was walking beside him. His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, which made the latter feel a chill run down her spine.

"What's wrong, Young Master Qing..."

"She's alright. Where is she?"

"She's waiting for you in the boudoir on the third floor right now. Since I sent someone to bring her here, she hasn't received any guests. I specially reserved her for you..."

Qingchuan smiled slightly, said nothing more, and walked straight up to the third floor.

The so-called "Hibiscus Tent" is simply a spacious room set up separately within the Green Bamboo Workshop.

The room was further divided into four separate spaces by pink and white gauze curtains, where fragrant mist wafted and beautiful women sang and danced beside you, allowing you to indulge in intimate moments.

Even a Taoist master who has cultivated for many years would likely have his Taoist mind disturbed within this boudoir.

Before long, Qingchuan stood outside a red door in the center of the third floor.

Hua Niang tacitly took two steps back, naturally afraid of disturbing Young Master Qing's refined mood.

Qingchuan did not rush to open the door, but pondered for a moment before asking Hua Niang, who was about to leave.

"Is this another case of performing but not selling one's body?"

"Of course. But if you, young master, are to have worldly desires, then your wish will surely come true..."

After Hua Niang finished speaking, she covered her mouth with her handkerchief and laughed non-stop, and Qing Chuan also laughed heartily.

What a wonderful wish come true!