Serving as a Jinyiwei, starting from plundering the swordsmanship talent

Chapter 216 Success or Death! A Guest of Honor

Without even thinking, Ye Liuyun could guess who had sent the letter.

Open it and take a look.

As Ye Liuyun had expected, it was indeed a letter from Meiji.

But the contents of the letter were very simple.

She said she missed Ye Liuyun, but the first time she saw him, she fell in love with him at first sight. She hoped that Ye Liuyun could come to the Jiaofangsi again tonight to ease her longing.

have to say.

This Meiji is indeed worthy of having spent some time with the talented Liu Qingqing.

The contents of this letter were written in a very formal and literary style.

There is indeed some literary talent in it.

"Sir, what's going on?"

Unlike Si Nan, Shi Sheng and the others beside him knew nothing about this matter. Si Nan was the one investigating the identity of the Enchantress.

Shi Sheng and the others know nothing yet.

"With your brain, it's really hard for me to explain this to you!"

but.

Seeing Shi Sheng's curious expression.

Si Nan, however, raised his hand with a cheerful expression, put his arm around Shi Sheng's shoulder, and said something.

"All you need to know is that we can go to the brothel for drinks again tonight!"

"That's okay!"

Upon hearing that he could go for a drink, Shi Sheng nodded knowingly.

Although he was a martial arts fanatic, Shi Sheng quite enjoyed the atmosphere of everyone gathering together to drink.

but.

Shi Sheng had barely nodded when he realized something and glared fiercely at Si Nan.

"Do you think I can't tell you're calling me stupid? What, want a beating?"

Despite Shi Sheng's aggressive demeanor, Jiang Jing and Feng Feiyi, standing nearby, were simply watching with amusement, showing no intention of interfering.

After spending a lot of time together, you already know each other's personalities very well.

Shi Sheng may look fierce, but he's not really angry inside.

The bickering between Si Nan and Shi Sheng had been going on for a long time, but neither of them had ever really gone all out.

Threatened by Shi Sheng like this, Si Nan was definitely not going to back down. If it were before, when his cultivation was still top-notch and he couldn't compare to Shi Sheng's acquired cultivation, then Si Nan really wouldn't have been able to say anything.

However, over this period of time, Si Nan's cultivation level has officially broken through to the Acquired Realm.

Just a few days ago, Si Nan and Shi Sheng actually had a sparring match, and as expected, they were evenly matched and ended in a draw.

It's not that Si Nan's strength improved too quickly.

It's simply that the two have different strengths. Shi Sheng is good at external martial arts, and his main style is to deliver a punch that hits hard.

Si Nan is skilled in light-footed skills and throwing darts.

As for darts, no matter how accurately you throw them, you can't break through Shi Sheng's defense.

In terms of lightness skill, Si Nan far surpasses Shi Sheng, so even though Shi Sheng's strength is above Si Nan's, he can't do anything without even touching him.

So finally.

The two ran in circles in the courtyard of the Imperial Guards for more than an hour, and in the end, they had no choice but to draw.

However, in a real fistfight, even if Si Nan had reached the Acquired Realm, he would still be no match for Shi Sheng.

Si Nan knew this precisely because he did.

So from the very beginning, he never intended to confront Shi Sheng head-on. He used his lightness skill to keep Shi Sheng hanging on, throwing darts every now and then, though he couldn't even manage to scratch Shi Sheng.

But if he really kept running, Si Nan would probably feel embarrassed.

By throwing a couple of darts, doesn't it show that you actually have the ability to fight back?
"You think I'm afraid of you? Don't forget, we drew last time we faced off!"

Therefore, upon hearing Shi Sheng threaten him like this, Si Nan not only showed no sign of backing down, but also retorted without any politeness.

My anger was almost gone.

Hearing Si Nan say that, his anger immediately flared up again.

"You have the nerve to say that? If you're so capable, let's fight fist to fist. What's with all this running around?!"

If it really came to a draw in a fistfight, then Shi Sheng would accept it.

But you've been leading me around for over an hour, and this is a draw? If Shi Sheng can accept that, then it would be truly unbelievable!
"hey-hey!"

Si Nan himself knew that this draw was indeed a bit embarrassing.

But it doesn't matter.

With Si Nan's thick skin, he wouldn't care about such things at all.

Not only did he not think anything of it, but he also laughed heartily.

"Never mind how I did it, just tell me if it's a draw or not. If you're so capable, let's have another match. Believe me, this time I'll take you for a stroll around the capital!"

",,,"

Shi Sheng really didn't know what to say.

In the end, all he could do was glare at Si Nan with annoyance.

"OK OK!"

In the end, it was Ye Liuyun who stepped forward.

He waved his hand, interrupting the bickering between Shi Sheng and Si Nan.

It’s been a long time.

Ye Liuyun has now gotten used to the way Shi Sheng and Si Nan get along.

"Just as Si Nan said, there's going to the brothel for drinks tonight. Who's going?"

Meiji has already sent the invitation, so if I don't go, it would make me seem like I'm afraid of her.

Just right.

Ye Liuyun was also eager to see what Meiji was planning to do. Although he already had some guesses, he couldn't resist Meiji saying it herself.

"I go!"

Such a wonderful drinking occasion, especially at the Jiaofangsi (Imperial Music Bureau), Si Nan was the most enthusiastic, how could he possibly not go!

"I am coming too!"

Shi Sheng followed closely behind.

As for Jiang Jing and Feng Feiyi, they naturally had no reason to refuse and both nodded in agreement.

but.

Unlike Shi Sheng, who is rather straightforward, Jiang Jing is more rational.

"Your sudden visit to the brothel must be related to Meiji's letter!"

One can guess a little that this Enchantress's identity is probably not simple, and she may be hiding some secret.

"Ok!"

Ye Liuyun did not deny anything.

Ye Liuyun trusted the people he had recruited.

Without saying much, he simply gave Si Nan a look. The information about Mei Ji's identity was something Si Nan had investigated, so Si Nan could explain it!
,,,

They arrived at the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment district).

When they sat down in that private room earlier, Si Nan had already told Si Nan and the others everything he knew.

"I see!"

After learning the truth, everyone understood why Ye Liuyun had come.

"So, this Meiji's real purpose is actually to use you, sir, to deal with the old emperor?"

Shi Sheng was also present during the autumn hunt that day.

Shi Sheng clearly saw Yan Fuhai erase the image of tens of thousands of people with a flick of his hand.

Those who never reach the land of immortals are ultimately just ants.

This can be considered a consensus among martial artists. However, Shi Sheng had never witnessed the power of a terrestrial immortal before, so his understanding of it was not very clear.

But now that I've seen it for myself...

Now I understand why such rumors have been circulating.

That power is simply not something that ordinary martial artists can possess; gods are gods after all.

"Damn it! Is she trying to send us adults to our deaths?!"

Use Ye Liuyun to deal with Yan Fuhai?
What's the difference between this and sending Ye Liuyun to his death?
At least that's what Shi Sheng thought. Thinking of this, Shi Sheng stood up and said to Ye Liuyun.

"Sir, just say the word and I'll go and arrest that woman right now!"

You want to mess with my master? You're asking for death!
Shi Sheng may be quite simple-minded at times, but Ye Liuyun has never questioned his loyalty.

"Sit down properly!"

Ye Liuyun had long anticipated Shi Sheng's reaction and was not surprised.

He simply waved his hand, indicating that the other person should sit down first.

So you're being sent to catch it?

Would a martial artist with the acquired cultivation level really go after a martial artist with the innate cultivation level? It's more likely that Shi Sheng will be the one who gets beaten up.

"okay!"

Seeing that Shi Sheng seemed to want to say something, Si Nan immediately pulled Shi Sheng back to sit down.

"Since the lord says so, he must already have a plan in mind. Don't disturb his plans. That's why he didn't tell you this information in the first place."

"Isn't it all because you acted impulsively?"

Hearing Si Nan say that about himself.

Shi Sheng opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but then calmed down.

There's no way to refute that.

There was nothing he could do but mutter a few words of dissatisfaction.

"Why did I act impulsively? Am I not calm right now?"

",,,"

In what way do you appear calm?

Si Nan gave Shi Sheng a speechless look.

But seeing that the other party had stopped 'going crazy', Si Nan didn't say anything more.

,,,

soon.

Meiji also received a message from Ye Liuyun.

After learning about this, Meiji visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

At first, Meiji was really worried that Ye Liuyun might have lost interest in other women because of his wife at home.

Looking at it now, it's true, all men are like this.

"Mengzhu!"

Looking at the confident Mei Ji, Granny Liu frowned.

Although she had never met him, based on what she had heard, Granny Liu felt that Ye Liuyun was definitely not a simple person.

Although young, his business acumen and decisiveness are far beyond what one would expect at his age.

Granny Liu was worried that if Meiji really went like that, there was no guarantee that something unexpected might happen.

"Do not worry!"

Before Granny Liu could say anything, Meiji, who had already guessed what the other party meant, spoke first.

"We've already come this far. If we give up now, wouldn't all our previous efforts have been wasted?"

Ye Liuyun has already arrived.

If we back down now, what will all that we've done before amount to?

"not to mention."

Speaking of which.

Meeting Granny Liu's worried gaze, Meiji suddenly smiled and said.

"Isn't Granny Liu and the others here? Even if there's danger, with you all here, there shouldn't be any problems!"

These words were not simply meant to flatter Granny Liu.

Back then, the reason they were able to leave Qingshui Pavilion unharmed and disappear from everyone's sight was inseparable from Granny Liu's help.

Hearing Meiji say that...

After a moment of silence, Granny Liu nodded and said.

"These old bones of mine are far from being unable to move!"

That's it.

Seeing the determination in Mei Ji's eyes, Granny Liu knew that no matter how much she tried to persuade her, it would be pointless.

Moreover, this is indeed a way to avenge their young lady.

If anything unexpected happens along the way, I think if I take action myself, even if I can't win, I should be able to leave safely without any problem.

Think so.

Grandma Liu also quieted down.

Standing beside Meiji, who was currently sitting at her dressing table, thinking only of how Ye Liuyun would be captivated by her beauty at first glance.

With just a little manipulation, I could easily control Ye Liuyun and make him do things for me.

Thinking this, Meiji couldn't help but smile.

"Don't worry, Sister Liu, I'll avenge you soon!"

,,,

Within the Jiaofang Division.

The performer at this moment is still the former courtesan Ruoxi.

only.

Ruoxi, dressed in plain white, could no longer attract the attention of the onlookers.

As soon as it ended, someone started shouting.

"I came here specifically for Meiji!"

"That's right! Meiji is about to appear."

"Mei Ji, I want to see Mei Ji."

",,,"

Hearing the noise, Ruoxi walked off the stage with a calm expression.

Backstage, Ruoxi's maid looked over with worried eyes.

"Miss!"

Since Meiji became famous, Ruoxi's position as the top courtesan has become increasingly awkward. Don't think that just because it's a brothel, there's no competition.

Quite the opposite.

Because it's a brothel, the struggles within are far greater than people imagine.

When Ruoxi was the most beautiful courtesan, she overshadowed all the other women in the brothel. Didn't those people have any complaints about Ruoxi?
How can it be!

Ruoxi's limelight has now been overshadowed by others.

These days.

Ruoxi had heard many comments that were openly or subtly mocking her.

"Let's go back!"

Faced with the maid's worried gaze, Ruoxi simply smiled and said something.

His eyes conveyed a clear sense of disappointment, but on the contrary, there was a hint of relief.

"Finally, I can leave this place!"

Although she was a courtesan who sold her art but not her body, Ruoxi had saved up a lot of money over the years as a courtesan, which was more than enough to redeem herself.

only.

Because of her status as a courtesan, even if Ruoxi had enough money, the people in the brothel weren't stupid. Why would they give away their cash cow for a little money to redeem her?

But things are different now.

With a new courtesan as a replacement, it should be much easier for me to redeem myself!
"So that's what Miss was planning!"

The maid, who had been somewhat worried, immediately understood upon hearing this.

No wonder.

Ever since Meiji became famous, our young lady has never had any worries. So that's what she was thinking.

"Miss!"

but.

Then, after realizing something.

The maid looked at Ruoxi with a pitiful expression.

"rest assured."

Seeing this, Ruoxi couldn't help but laugh and lightly tapped the maid's forehead with her finger.

"If I leave, I will definitely take you with me!"

After all, she was a maid who had been by her side since she entered the brothel. How could Ruoxi have no feelings for her at all?

"Hehe, thank you, miss!"

Hearing that he also had a chance to leave the brothel, he was overjoyed.

The maid was overjoyed.

The worry from before was gone from his face; instead, he happily followed Ruoxi to her side.

Just then, Meiji, who had already dressed up, walked down from upstairs.

The two looked at each other.

Even Ruoxi had to admit that Meiji was indeed as beautiful as a celestial being.

"You're welcome."

Looking at Ruoxi like this, Meiji tilted her head and said with a smile.

Clearly, Meiji had overheard Ruoxi and her maid's conversation. It wasn't intentional; with the strength of a Xiantian martial artist, it was difficult not to hear.

Meiji was never actually born to be a courtesan in the brothel.

The main purpose was for Ye Liuyun. Meiji had no ill intentions towards Ruoxi. If her appearance could help the other party leave the brothel, such a place of filth and disgrace.

Meiji didn't seem to mind.

",,,"

Hearing Meiji say that...

Ruoxi was taken aback at first.

He couldn't help but laugh, gave a slight bow to Meiji, and then left.

,,,

The once bustling Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment district).

The place quickly quieted down after Meiji appeared.

Unlike the gentle zither music just now, Meiji's music contained more vigor and hope, perhaps indicating that Meiji's heart was always full of hope for revenge.

soon.

The song is over.

But as the cheers subsided, Meiji did not leave immediately.

Instead, they announced that they would be selecting guests to join their inner circle.

Sure enough, the news excited many people.

Even if we can't do anything, just being able to sit in a room with such a beautiful woman, talking and drinking, would be such a wonderful thing.

Quite a few people have already started shouting.

Those with money started bidding immediately, while those with some status began to invoke their fathers' influence.

And on Ye Liuyun's side.

There was no movement.

"My lord, this Enchantress is truly clever!"

Si Nan wasn't stupid; he could see through Mei Ji's purpose at a glance.

They probably intend to make Ye Liuyun their guest.

"If I weren't smart, how could I have survived until now!"

After Liu Qingqing died that year.

Yan Fuhai must have given orders to eliminate everyone in the Qingshui Pavilion faction, but some people still survived. If they were really stupid, they would have died long ago. How could they have survived until now?

Being said so.

Si Nan nodded in deep agreement.

Indeed, if someone were truly stupid, how could they possibly have survived until now?

"One hundred thousand taels! I'll offer one hundred thousand taels!"

"One hundred and fifty thousand!"

"I'll offer two hundred thousand!"

",,,"

At this moment, many voices calling for bids came from the surrounding area.

It seems she's planning to spend money to buy a chance to become a favored guest.

"Tsk!"

Hearing these bids, Shi Sheng couldn't help but click his tongue.

"These guys are really rich!"

"What do you think? They're all sons of officials from the Ministry of Revenue, how could they be poor?"

Si Nan, however, seemed unconcerned. He had already guessed that these people were wealthy, so he wasn't surprised at all.

"Didn't you previously surpass the wealth of several officials in the Ministry of Revenue? How can you still be so rich?"

Shi Sheng was a little confused.

"These people's money is like leeks; you harvest one crop and it grows back again. You might think it's all gone, but in reality, as long as these people are alive, if they want money, isn't that a simple matter?"

For these people.

Money is actually the least important thing.

As long as you're alive, as long as you still hold onto your official position, there will always be plenty of opportunities to make money.

",,,"

Si Nan's words caused Shi Sheng to fall silent for a moment.

Their eyes started to look dangerous.

"We should have just killed these guys back then!"

He really is a reckless brute.

Si Nan rolled his eyes at Shi Sheng, his expression one of complete indifference.

He then looked at Ye Liuyun.

"grown ups?"

Ye Liuyun was also deep in thought, which puzzled Si Nan.

"I need to think of a reason to visit these court officials' homes again!"

You've got money now, haven't you!
Perfect timing, I'm running low on cash, this will be helpful for replenishing my funds.

"My lord, you must take me with you then!"

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun say this, Shi Sheng, who was standing to the side, immediately responded with a reply.

This interrupted Si Nan, who was about to say something.

"You reacted quickly at this moment!"

After glancing at Shi Sheng, Si Nan also looked at Ye Liuyun.

"Sir, you know me well; I'm best at handling these kinds of things!"

When it comes to ransacking homes, how can we not be proactive?

Jiang Jing and Feng Feiyi, who were standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh, but they also expressed their desire to go.

Ye Liuyun naturally wouldn't refuse anything.

If you're eating meat yourself, you should at least give some soup to your men.

Again.

If you're unwilling to give anything, why should you expect your men to risk their lives for you?
,,,

During this conversation...

Standing on the stage, Meiji also explained the rules for selecting guests to join her harem.

It's very simple, just a lottery.

Some young men who were originally prepared to spend money were visibly taken aback after hearing about this rule.

I originally thought that Meiji intended to use this opportunity to make money.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a simple lottery, with no money charged at all?

After a moment of surprise, many people looked at Meiji with even more excitement.

She definitely has a strong personality, I like it!
"I'm coming! I'm coming!"

"I'll go first!"

"Don't push! My dad works in the Ministry of Justice, I'll go first!"

"My father is in the Ministry of Revenue, why would I be afraid of you!"

After seeing the lottery box being taken out.

Immediately, people rushed forward, as if whoever drew the first ticket had a high probability of becoming a guest of honor!
Quite a few people have already started introducing themselves.

But it doesn't mean much.

Those who could afford to spend money at the Jiaofangsi were mostly poor people; everyone had some kind of background, and no one was willing to submit to anyone else!

Soon, a group of people finished their draws.

They all looked utterly dejected, clearly having drawn nothing!
Then he started looking around.

I want to see who's so lucky to have drawn it.

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(End of this chapter)