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

The young man initially intended to wave the person away, but when he saw Rong Yingluo's beautiful face, he couldn't bear to refuse and paused, his raised hand still: "How much are these flowers, miss?"

"Young master, it's ten coins a flower. May I ask how many you would like to buy?" Rong Yingluo greeted him warmly when he asked.

"Since it's a nine-flowered variety, let's buy nine flowers."

The young master paid the money readily, and as he left, he looked back at Rong Yingluo several times.

Such a pretty young girl, selling flowers, isn't she afraid of attracting unwanted attention?

He saw the little girl asking every passerby she met, trying her best to sell the flowers. He felt worried for the two girls, but he couldn't help them, so he could only shake his head helplessly and leave.

Rong Yingluo and Yinghong were selling flowers in front of Honghao Building.

Moreover, they specifically target young men.

Seeing that the flowers in their baskets were dwindling and the person Rong Yingluo was waiting for hadn't arrived yet, she started to get anxious.

At that moment, Ling Yun, who was hidden among the passersby, made a hand gesture to her.

Then, Rong Yingluo heard the sound of horses' hooves.

A moment later, three horses appeared at the corner at the end of the road, approaching from a distance.

The three young men, dressed in fine clothes and riding spirited horses, were all handsome and attracted the attention of passersby. However, upon seeing that it was these three, some passersby recognized them and immediately hid in the corner of the wall to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

When the three horses arrived in front of Honghao Tower, the three young masters dismounted together.

The waiter from Honghaolou trotted forward and led their horses to the stable in the backyard.

Rong Yingluo seized the opportunity and stood in front of the three young masters.

"Gentlemen, would you like to buy some flowers? They were just cut this morning before dawn, they're so fresh. The Double Ninth Festival is just around the corner, if you buy some to put in a vase in your elders' room, it will surely make them happy and bring them longevity." Rong Yingluo began to promote her flowers with a sweet smile.

"Where did this beggar come from? Get out of here!" A young master raised his hand to shoo him away.

But when he saw Rong Yingluo and Yinghong's faces clearly, he could no longer bear to leave: "Brother Gao, these two girls are really pretty."

Upon hearing "Brother Gao," Rong Yingluo knew that this was the person she had been waiting for.

Moreover, of the three, the other two considered him their leader.

Gao Zhiyuan then looked at Rong Yingluo and Yinghong properly, and his eyes lit up immediately.

Dressed in coarse linen clothes, yet possessing such striking beauty, this was the first time he had ever encountered such an exceptional commoner woman.

A girl with such striking features selling flowers must be from a family so poor they can't afford to eat, forcing her to show her face in public.

"My lords, my flowers are in full bloom," Rong Yingluo said timidly, mustering her courage.

Gao Zhiyuan's eyes lit up even more; he had never been with a woman of this type before.

The maids in the house were all half-heartedly forced into his ways, while the girls in the brothels actively came to him. But all they were after was the money in his pocket, and they were women who had been with countless men.

But the two in front of me are clean and clear.

His heart suddenly felt like it was being scratched by a cat.

A strong desire surged within him instantly. He wanted a woman like that.

"I'll take all of these flowers." Gao Zhiyuan's eyes were fixed on Rong Yingluo's face, his gaze as fierce as a wolf's.

"Thank you, young master." Rong Yingluo knew that her prey had taken the bait. She proactively handed the flowers and the flower basket to Gao Zhiyuan.

"However, I have one request." Gao Zhiyuan raised his riding whip and gently flicked it.

"Young... what are your requirements, young master?" Rong Yingluo looked frightened and involuntarily backed away.

But Gao Zhiyuan wouldn't let her back down. He immediately grabbed her, smiling warmly, "As long as you come with me to the restaurant and dine with the three of us, that's fine."

"Young Master, is it really just a meal?" Rong Yingluo asked hesitantly.

"Sister, no! They'll definitely bully us. Let's go home. Mother is waiting for us to sell the medicine to buy medicine." Yinghong grabbed Rong Yingluo.

"Is your mother sick?" Hearing this, Gao Zhiyuan felt even better. It's good to have a weakness.

"No," Rong Yingluo immediately denied, her backward movement becoming even more pronounced.

"You two, help me invite these two young ladies into Honghao Tower." Gao Zhiyuan released Rong Yingluo, but ordered his two lackeys to help him get them inside.

"Alright, Brother Gao, don't worry, we'll definitely get it into our private room." One of them, Zheng Jin, grinned wickedly and was the first to make a move.

"No, we won't sell flowers to you, young master." Rong Yingluo kept dodging the outstretched groping hands.

But the two young girls couldn't escape the relentless pursuit of the two men.

They quickly caught him, gagged him, and took him into Honghao Building.

They went up to a private room on the second floor, and the door was immediately closed.

Each of the three men had a servant with him, and they guarded the door tightly. The two girls wanted to escape, but they couldn't get out of the door.

"Ladies, don't waste your time. It's rare for our Brother Gao to treat you to a meal, so you'd better behave yourselves to avoid suffering," a lackey named Chen Yiran advised, feigning concern.

Rong Yingluo and Yinghong exchanged a glance and stopped struggling.

"Are the three gentlemen really just inviting us to dinner?" Yinghong trembled with fear.

"Of course, we're just inviting you to dine. What could we possibly do in broad daylight? Besides, the three of us are from noble families. It's a great honor for you two common women to be invited to dine with us." Chen Yiran spoke with an arrogant and domineering air, as if he were the emperor's son.

"Really?" Yinghong put away her frightened expression and asked innocently.

"Of course it's true. You two sisters, why don't you come and sit down? Do you want our Brother Gao to carry you over?" Chen Yiran said with a wicked smile.

Rong Yingluo and Yinghong were startled by the word "hug" and obediently walked to the table and sat down carefully.

Soon, the food was served.

Full color and flavor.

"Ladies, we're not treating you to a meal for nothing. You should pour us drinks, that would be more appropriate," Chen Yiran said, placing a wine jar in front of Rong Yingluo.

Gao Zhiyuan's eyes never left Rong Yingluo: "Miss, as long as you serve the three of us brothers a good meal today, I can give you two taels of silver so you can take it home to pay for your mother's medical treatment."

Gao Zhiyuan considers himself a person of taste and never uses force against others. If they were sensible, they would know what to do.

"Really?" Rong Yingluo's eyes lit up, as if two taels of silver were an astronomical price.

"I always keep my word." Gao Zhiyuan pushed his wine cup forward, waiting for Rong Yingluo to pour him some wine.

Rong Yingluo acted as if she already believed him.

He picked up the wine jar, broke the seal, and went to Gao Zhiyuan's side first, filling it with wine for him.

Rong Yingluo's approach stirred Gao Zhiyuan's heart.

A faint, sweet fragrance wafted into his nostrils from his daughter's home.

He longed to pull her into his arms right now, but he remained rational and knew he couldn't rush things.

Once we bring the person back to the manor, things will be much easier.

Rong Yingluo then poured wine for the other two people.

The three began to eat and drink heartily, boasting about their great achievements.

Rong Yingluo and Yinghong also started eating, but they ate very cautiously. When they tasted the food, they showed expressions of having never eaten anything so delicious before.

The three of them naturally noticed the two's reactions.

After several rounds of drinks...

At Gao Zhiyuan's signal, Zheng Jin got up and took two wine glasses, placing them in front of Rong Yingluo and Yinghong: "Ladies, it's not fun for just the three of us to drink. You two should have a couple of glasses too."

"I'm sorry, young master, we don't drink alcohol." Rong Yingluo immediately stood up and refused.

"What, you look down on us? Do you know how much this meal costs?" Zheng Jin's expression suddenly changed.