After being forced into a marriage with a wealthy family, the virtuous wife caused a huge uproar.

"The red-light district!" Gu Ce explained to her.

"The Heaven and Earth Gambling House is located in the red-light district? They really know how to choose a location. This place is a den of iniquity. There must be a business genius by the Crown Prince's side to have chosen this place." Rong Yingluo couldn't help but admire him.

"On the surface, Tiandi Gambling House is a brothel, but the gambling den is located behind it. Stay close to me and don't get separated from the crowd," Gu Ce instructed.

"Lord Gu, you don't need to be so nervous. Our people have already infiltrated and will protect her. Besides, she's not some weak young lady from a wealthy family. Her lightness skill is better than both of ours. If anything happens, she'll definitely be faster than you to escape." Li Xuan Ye knew that Rong Yingluo knew martial arts; otherwise, how could she have pulled him out of the water at the age of seven?

They continued for another fifteen minutes before the carriage stopped. Gu Ce took out several masks, one for each person. They were all half-masks, covering the upper half of the face so that they wouldn't be recognized.

After getting off the carriage, Gu Ce suddenly had a fan in his hand. He flicked it open, and his demeanor changed instantly.

Rong Yingluo's eyes lit up; this guy can act too.

As night fell, lights came on everywhere on Flower Street, illuminating the entire street as bright as day.

Rong Yingluo wore a moon-white brocade robe, with a jade belt around her waist. Her hair was tied up high and adorned with a green jade hairpin. She looked exactly like a young master who had not yet grown up. With red lips and white teeth, and slightly upturned eyes, she looked even more dashing than the average playboy.

Gu Ce's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, he tapped his folding fan in his palm, and then looked away.

"Let's go." He only said one word.

The group put on masks and arrived at the entrance of a bustling brothel.

Rong Yingluo looked up and saw: Hongxiao Pavilion.

"What an elegant name," Rong Yingluo exclaimed.

Men who consider themselves romantic and talented men love to come to such places to show off their literary style, leave behind a poem or two, win the praise of the girls, and then spread the word to them, thus leaving a good name for themselves.

As soon as the six of them stepped onto the bluestone steps, two girls in light red dresses came to greet them at the entrance.

One was plump, the other delicate; both wore thin veils and carried sachets in their arms. Even before they arrived, the fragrance wafted towards them.

"Oh my, is this your first time here, gentlemen? Why are you wearing masks? How are you going to win the hearts of the ladies?" The plump one reached out to take Gu Ce's arm.

Unfortunately, just as her fingertips were about to touch his sleeve, Gu Ce's folding fan snapped shut, blocking her hand.

"I'm here to have some fun. But I'm looking for fun on the table, not in bed." He glanced over the girl's shoulder and into the depths of the courtyard.

This is the secret code of the Heaven and Earth Casino.

The girl's smile faltered for a moment, then she covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "So you are a distinguished guest. Please come to the back courtyard."

The six people were led into the Red Silk Pavilion by two girls.

Passing through the front hall draped with red silk curtains, one can faintly hear the sounds of a pipa and laughter coming from the upstairs room. The red candles flicker, the curtains flutter, and the sounds of laughter and banter can be heard.

It was just getting dark, and many guests had not yet arrived; the lively atmosphere in the front hall had not yet fully unfolded.

But there were already quite a few carriages coming and going at the gate.

The carriage left immediately after dropping off the guests, showing that they all came here discreetly for leisure.

Rong Yingluo walked beside Gu Ce, her gaze sweeping over the surroundings without making a sound. Four pimps stood on the pillars, two stood at the top of the stairs, and another leaned against the railing on the second floor, his waist bulging, clearly carrying a short knife.

This is just the brothel in front, yet it's already heavily guarded. It's clear how tightly the Crown Prince has secured this place.

After passing a screen wall painted with a half-hidden portrait of a beautiful woman, one walks to the backyard, where the decadent music from the front hall can only be faintly heard.

After walking through a garden and then over a wall, I suddenly heard various shadowy sounds, completely different from those extravagant noises.

Through the gaps between several tall trees, a two-story courtyard house came into view.

Following the girl who led the way, we arrived at the main gate. Four masked guards stood straight, each one strong and powerful, with a large sword at their waist. Even though it was not drawn, one could feel its chill.

Everyone entering the Tiandi Casino has to be checked by these four people.

Weapons are not allowed, and you will be checked for silver notes or silver on your person. You must have at least one hundred taels of silver to be allowed in.

Rong Yingluo took out ten thousand taels of silver notes from her bosom and said generously, "These are my best brothers. I invited them here to have fun today, so they don't need to be investigated."

The four guards exchanged glances, conducted a routine check to see if anyone was carrying weapons, and then let them pass.

As soon as you enter the gate, a young woman immediately greets you.

"May I ask which room you gentlemen would like to visit?" the girl asked.

"Go to the yellow room," Gu Ce said calmly.

They had already found out that the Heaven and Earth Gambling House had four rooms: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow.

The stakes vary in each room.

The smallest bet in the yellow room is also the one with the most participants.

The highest-ranking room is the Tianzi room, but it also has the fewest visitors.

"Very well, gentlemen, please follow me."

The six people were led into the main hall on the north side.

Upon entering, a brightly lit hall that could accommodate over a hundred people came into view.

A dozen or so gambling tables were set up, dice clattered in porcelain cups, dominoes slammed against the tables with a series of dull thuds, and silver ingots gleamed brightly under the numerous candlelight.

Smoke filled the air, and the noise was deafening. Gamblers surrounded the tables, their eyes glazed over.

Rong Yingluo took a breath of the air mixed with various smells, took out a refreshing pill made of mint, and put it in her mouth.

Seeing her gesture, Gu Ce reached out to ask for it.

Rong Yingluo glanced at him and had no choice but to give each of them one.

The staircase leading to the second floor is located directly north of the lobby.

Rong Yingluo looked up at the second floor.

Upstairs, along the railing, were a row of private rooms, their bamboo curtains half-drawn, through which shadowy figures could be faintly seen moving about. The bamboo curtain in the third room on the left moved somewhat unnaturally, clearly indicating that someone had lifted a crack to peek out.

"There are three guards on duty for every three rooms," Gu Ce whispered in Rong Yingluo's ear. "Guards are also scattered among the gamblers."

Rong Yingluo gave a nonchalant "hmm" and returned her gaze to the gambling table.

Ling Feng had already walked to a dice-rolling table. He had chosen it very well. The table was directly opposite the main entrance, with a large pillar behind it, and a wide field of vision to the left and right. No movement from any direction could escape his peripheral vision.

He placed the silver pouch on the table with a heavy thud: "This young master bets one hundred taels."

The dealer was a lean man in his forties with high cheekbones and deep-set eyes; he looked like a seasoned veteran of the casino.

He lifted his eyelids and sized up Ling Feng, seeing that he was a young man in fine clothes, followed by three distinguished companions, all wearing masks.

It's not surprising that many people wear masks.

Many gamblers who come here wear masks to avoid revealing their identities. The gambling den only cares about how much silver they carry; nothing else matters.

The dealer said nothing and prepared to open the cup.