I dress up as a poor noblewoman, and I bring my whole family home with my literary talent.

Chapter 7: Opium

In her previous life, Song Lingyi had seen neon lights, fireworks covering the sky, more crowded crowds, and more prosperous markets, but she had never had an experience like today.

There are thousands of bright lanterns under the South Bridge, the magnificent Hesi Tower, and the handsome and unparalleled musicians.

Lu Jing walked from the left side of the corridor and immediately saw the girl leaning on the railing and cheering downstairs.

Song Lingyi didn't even notice his approach
It was not until she felt a cool breath on her neck that she realized there was someone next to her. She turned sideways and almost bumped into Lu Jing's arms. Fortunately, he grabbed her by the back of her neck and put some distance between them.

"..."

It's like you're dragging an animal around. I feel offended!
"Why did you run out alone again? Where is your sister?" Lu Jing teased.

Song Lingyi pouted and straightened her collar, saying in a muffled voice: "There is no place for me in this room. Staying there would only annoy people."

She rested her chin on the railing and focused her eyes on the stage.
Lu Jing followed her gaze and seemed to suddenly understand: "So you like this."

"..."

Song Lingyi straightened up and said, "Don't act like you know me very well. You just pretended not to know me. We are not familiar with each other."

Lu Jing held his forehead and smiled, "I really didn't recognize her just now. After returning to the private room, I thought about it over and over again. Why did the beautiful girl in the corridor look so familiar? Could it be that she was the fairy from my dream..."

Slippery tongue
No wonder he could seduce the Shangshu's concubine

Rich women buy this, but she doesn't buy it
"Stop it, I think you don't dare to say you know me, because you're afraid that rich woman will be jealous, right?" Song Lingyi acted very generous and waved her hand, "You don't have to explain, I understand, money is hard to earn, shit is hard to eat."

"..."

What is this? It's so vulgar.

It is unbelievable that a little girl would talk about such dirty things.

Snapped--

"Oh!"

Song Lingyi covered her head which was hit by the folding fan.

He frowned and asked, "Why did you hit me?"

The sad and melodious flute sound stopped amid the shouts from the audience.

After the song was over, the musician left the stage.

Song Lingyi looked past Lu Jing in front of her and saw Azhu who was anxiously looking for someone in the corridor. She then realized that she had been out for too long. Azhu must have been sent by her second sister to find her.

She raised her hand and called out loudly: "Azhu! I'm here!"

Azhu heard the sound and breathed a sigh of relief.
Song Lingyi didn't have time to formally say goodbye to Lu Jing. She lifted up her cumbersome skirt and trotted towards Azhu, as agile as a free little animal.

After running a few steps away, the girl with bright eyes and white teeth turned around and said, "My name is Song Lingyi. We are destined to be together. If we meet again next time, please tell me your name!"

The trotting figure looked even more graceful and elegant in the light of the candlelight. Lu Jing looked at her with deep eyes until the girl entered the private room, then he turned and walked downstairs.

Jade Pavilion door opening and closing

Madam Song glanced at Song Lingyi with dissatisfaction and said, "Running around all day long, how disgraceful!"

"..."

Song Lingyi tried hard to calm her accelerated heartbeat and found a place to stand.

After a while, the door opened again and Zhao Xiaoniang and Song Lingwan came in.

If Song Lingyi remembered correctly, Song Lingwan had a gold-inlaid jade hairpin on her head. It was not big, but it was exquisite.

She didn't think that Mrs. Zhao, who had taken the fourth sister to the jewelry store to pick out jewelry for a long time and finally only bought jewelry for the fourth sister, must have hidden her own share for fear of wearing it ostentatiously and displeasing Madam Song.

When I returned to the Song Mansion, it was already 15:00.

After walking for so long, everyone was tired and went back to their rooms to rest.

In the East Wing
Song Lingyi took off her coat and yawned. Just as she was about to pick up the scissors to snuff out the candle, she was stopped by Song Lingwan. Song Lingyi looked at her in confusion until the fourth sister took out a small piece of white cloth from her pocket and unfolded it, revealing a white jade hairpin.

"..."

Facing the hopeful gaze of the fourth sister, Song Lingyi felt a pang in the tip of her nose and forced a smile: "Fourth sister, this is..."

Song Lingwan put the hairpin on her and said softly, "Of course it's a gift for you."

"My sister has grown up, how can she not have some jewelry?"

Song Lingyi had a low presence in the Song family and was not valued by the head of the family. Even when she reached the age of 15, she did not have any decent jewelry.

Tonight in West Market, Song Lingwan was dragged by Zhao Xiaoniang to a jewelry shop. She secretly bought this hairpin with her private money. Although it was not very expensive, it was a token of her love.

"Thank you, Fourth Sister"

After traveling to the Song family for so long, only the fourth sister could make her feel a little bit of the warmth of home.

Song Lingwan stroked her head gently and smiled: "What are you thanking me for? You are my biological sister."

……

The night wind was getting colder, and the luxurious and spacious carriage slowly drove into Huangliusi.

After nightfall, the entire street of Huangliusi was brightly lit, with music playing and drums resounding.

This is the famous gathering place of brothels and theaters in Daliang, and also the largest brothel in Chang'an City - Suochunlou
The night in Chang'an is very long, long enough to make people drunken and dream endlessly.

The carriage stopped outside the Suochun Tower, which looked like a white jade palace. The coachman lay on the ground, allowing the people in the carriage to be trampled off the horse.

Lu Jing walked into the main gate with his hands behind his back
Many drunk dignitaries greeted him, reeking of alcohol and holding beautiful women in their arms.

Lu Jing walked straight into the backyard, which had corridors on all four sides and a pool and rockery in the middle.

The masked man has been waiting here for a long time

"My Lord, the person has been imprisoned in a secret room."

The secret room is built underground in the backyard. One has to go down a very narrow staircase before the view opens up.

On the right wall of the secret room are various torture instruments, and there is also an iron tongs used for rubbing in the brazier.

The man tied to the wooden frame was disheveled, covered with scars, and barely breathing.

Lu Jing sat on the armchair opposite him, in a lazy posture, holding a silver arrow in his hand and polishing it back and forth on the stubborn stone.

"Are you the one selling opium?" Lu Jing asked.

Opium is a drug that has become popular in the underground of Chang'an City recently. It is said that just taking one pill will give you a feeling of being in heaven and it is extremely addictive. According to records from previous dynasties, it was used as an anesthetic. However, the opium that has been popular recently has been over-purified and is no longer just an anesthetic.

The man spoke intermittently, and blood in his mouth dripped as his lips opened and closed.

Basically, he was only responsible for the business on Huang Liusi's side. He contacted the supplier once a month to get the goods. He knew nothing about the supplier, not even whether he was a man or a woman.

"If you don't take this medicine for a long time, you will feel unbearable pain like a poisonous insect eating away at your bones. Do you have a solution for this symptom?"

"No...no solution..."

call out--

The silver arrow in Lu Jing's hand pierced the man's chest like lightning.

Kill with one blow!
"Flying to the North"

"I'm here!" the masked man said respectfully.

Under the dim light, half of Lu Jing's face was hidden in the darkness, his eyes were sharp and complicated, "Do your best to stop the flow of opium into Chang'an City, and make plans after the prince returns to the capital."

(End of this chapter)