Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

Following Chi Junlin's orders, when Chi Junlin led Wenren Tianxia and the other man deep into the tiger's den tonight, they also quietly boarded a small boat at a secluded spot on the shore of Dongting Lake.

If nothing unexpected happens, they should already be secretly approaching the island by now, following the two openly placed pleasure boats.

We'll just wait for the appointed time to proceed according to Chi Junlin's plan: launch a surprise attack on the island, burn the ships, and breach the city!

Chi Junlin and his two companions arrived on the island ahead of time as merchants, naturally to coordinate with the elite troops' operations.

Previously, Chi Junlin planned to cause trouble in the Nevernight Tower after the appointed time, attracting all the leaders of the Water Gang.

However, after actually arriving here and observing the island's terrain, Red King had a new idea.

At this moment, she reached out her hand, dipped her finger in the wine, and sketched the island's terrain on the table.

You can see that the entire island is shaped like a duck egg, pointed at the top and round at the bottom.

The Never-Sleeping Tower is located below the duck egg, with a water gang fortress in the middle and a harbor above it where a large number of water gang ships are moored.

According to the original plan, Hui Ziheng would lead a group of elite sailors to land among the reefs in the northeast. When the time was right, they would rush into the port and burn all the ships in the port to ensure that the water gang members could not move out.

Then, Chi Junlin, in coordination with them, launched a strong attack on the fortress, opening the fortress gates from both inside and outside.

Meanwhile, the main force of Xiangshui County quickly set sail, landed on the island, and engaged in a final battle with the water gang.

At this moment, Chi Junlin used his hands to draw out the terrain of the Never-Sleeping Tower and the fortress in detail.

He continued, "I previously thought this building and the fortress were separate, but now it seems that the entire Nightless Tower was built around the fortress. It's very easy to enter the building from this rooftop, without even alerting the guards."

Wenren Tianxia nodded, a knowing expression on his face.

"So, you want to take this opportunity to sneak into the fortress directly from the roof? This would minimize the risk and avoid unnecessary casualties."

Chi Junlin smiled and nodded, as expected, Wenren Tianxia understood her thoughts best.

Wenren Xuan then asked, "Then how do we get into the courtesan's room? It seems that it's only open to regular customers, and it's inconvenient for outsiders to go in."

Chi Junlin pondered for a moment, deep in thought about this question.

Suddenly, they saw a servant walking towards their house, carrying something in his hands.

Chi Junlin casually wiped the map off the table.

At this moment, the servant placed a flower card on the table in front of the three people.

Chi Junlin looked up and asked, "What's going on?"

Upon hearing this, the servant smiled and said to Chi Junlin, "Is this your first time here, esteemed guest? The night auction for the most beautiful courtesan is about to begin. Here is your bidding paddle."

"A night auction featuring a courtesan?"

Chi Junlin leaned back in his chair and couldn't help but laugh.

It's like someone handing you a pillow when you're just dozing off.

Chapter 270 It's time to go to the bridal chamber.

After the servant put down the flower card, he quickly turned and left.

Not long after, the grand finale of the night, the night auction of the courtesan, began.

At that moment, the singing and dancing on the high platform of the Never-Sleeping Tower stopped, and a madam stepped forward, holding a long rope in her hand.

Behind the rope were a row of women in red cloaks, all wearing headscarves and adorned with gold and silver, their faces hidden from view.

What is particularly eye-catching are these women wearing red veils, resembling brides, all of whom have extremely slender and alluring figures.

Besides their headscarves, they wore only very little clothing, adorned with sparkling jewels. It was practically as if they had no clothes at all.

At first glance, a row of stunning beauties with curvaceous figures stood on the stage wearing only veils. How could one not feel one's blood boil and one's heart burn with passion?

And these, naturally, are the courtesans to be "auctioned" in the Never-Sleeping Pavilion tonight.

Although no one explained the rules of the courtesan auction to the three people sitting in the hall, the rules were still clear.

After sitting there for a while, I learned how those courtesans, who were treated like commodities, were auctioned off.

The madam would first lead out a woman and have her appear on stage in front of the guests, showing off her beautiful figure.

Then, under everyone's gaze, she slightly lifted the woman's veil, allowing the guests a glimpse of the courtesan's stunning beauty.

Clearly, those who can be called "flower queens" here are all top-notch beauties with excellent looks and figures in the Never-Sleeping Pavilion.

Once the guests' curiosity and desires are fully aroused, they can then bid.

Just like auctioning off goods in a trading company, each merchant has a flower plaque on their table.

If you encounter a courtesan who interests you, you can participate in the bidding by raising your paddle.

The winner, upon paying their bid, will be led to the courtesan's room to spend the night with her.

Even the well-informed Chi Junlin couldn't help but admire this scene.

This brothel that never sleeps truly understands the psychology of its customers perfectly.

After the first few beauties who had warmed up the crowd were all bought out with hefty sums of money, the madam coughed lightly and led out a courtesan with extremely fair skin, a tall figure, and slender thighs.

Without even looking at her face, one could tell that this woman was curvaceous and voluptuous, like a vase, truly a top-notch courtesan.

The madam then took out the wedding scale and gently lifted the woman's veil.

Then, a stunningly beautiful face with red lips, white teeth, and sorrowful eyes flashed before everyone's eyes.

The guests in the audience immediately became excited.

The madam then laughed and said, "I'm sure you all know who this is without me having to say more. There are quite a few wealthy patrons here who came specifically for my Master Liu."

Everyone knows that Liu Kuishou is not only incredibly talented and beautiful, but also of extraordinary status. In her previous life, she was the beautiful concubine of the local prefect.

There's no need for me to say anything more. Liu Kuishou, starting price is one hundred taels, increments of ten taels or more.

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As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd below the stage immediately began bidding.

"I'll offer one hundred and fifty taels."

"One hundred and eighty taels."

"Two hundred taels!"

"Two hundred and twenty taels!"

……

Hearing the chaotic bidding from below the stage, the courtesan on stage couldn't help but tremble.

Although it wasn't the first time she had experienced such a scene, she still felt ashamed.

But now that she was in such a place, with her life and death in the hands of the Water Gang, Liu knew that she had no freedom left.

Not to mention whether or not they accept customers, even their life and death are not in their own hands.

As for the fact that I will never have the chance to be rescued in this lifetime...

There was no hope left for the Liu family...

The only thought that kept her going was to survive until she was old and faded, and when the many guests in the Never-Sleeping Pavilion lost interest in her, so that she could leave and see her beloved Yi Lang one last time.

In that way, I could die without regret.

As the bidding intensified, the top courtesan's bid broke through the 500 tael mark and gradually approached 600 taels.

This price clearly exceeds the overnight rate of a top courtesan in a typical brothel, and it's probably not even that much for the first time a renowned courtesan would pay.

The guests' fervent admiration for Liu Kuishou at this moment was probably not just due to her outstanding figure and appearance.

It's also because of her identity.

After all, who wouldn't want to experience the wonderful feeling of sleeping with a woman who was once the governor of a prefecture?

"Six hundred and eighty taels! Is anyone willing to offer a higher price?"

The madam was overjoyed; clearly, the price far exceeded her expectations.

Seeing that no one else was willing to bid, the madam started calling out bids.

"Six hundred and eighty taels once... six hundred and eighty taels twice..."

"One thousand taels!"

A sweet, charming female voice rang out from below the stage.

Everyone looked shocked.

Even Liu, who was on stage, couldn't help but be startled.

One thousand taels?

Am I really that valuable?

Is there really anyone in this world willing to spend a thousand taels of silver on themselves?!

At this moment, everyone looked at the person who was bidding and saw a cute woman with two mustaches pasted on her face.

Although she was dressed in men's clothing, it was obvious that she and the other two people sitting with her were also women.

Wenren Xuan smiled and put down the flower card in his hand.

Wenren Tianxia rested his cheek on his hand, looking completely idle.

Chi Junlin held a cup of fragrant tea and scraped the tea leaves with the lid.

Clearly, this price was what Chi Junlin had Wenren Xuan demand.

The madam was overjoyed. Although she didn't know who these three women were, their generosity meant she was going to make a fortune tonight!

Fearing the three might change their minds, she immediately and eagerly began to bid.

"One thousand taels once! One thousand taels twice! One thousand taels three times! Deal!"

"Congratulations to this young lady for winning the Night's Power from Chief Liu!"

As they were talking, Liu, who had been photographed by Chi Junlin and his group, was led away by someone towards the courtesan's room.

Chi Junlin and his two companions were led by a servant up the stairs to the corridor of the most luxuriously decorated courtesan's room.

A pimp stood in front of the room where Lady Liu was staying, giving the three of them a fawning smile, and asked, "Who are you...?"

Without saying a word, Chi Junlin took out two silver notes from his pocket.

The pimp took a look and confirmed that it was indeed a bearer banknote from the Lou family's money shop, which could be used in the southern country.

One bill is worth five hundred taels, two bills are worth exactly one thousand taels.

Then the pimp looked at the three women in front of him and said, "You three..."

"Everyone go in."

The pimp nodded repeatedly, saying that it was perfectly acceptable.

After all, Chi Junlin paid such a high price; let alone three people, he could easily send three platoons!

So the three of them, escorted by a group of servants, entered the room where Madam Liu was.

As they stepped across the threshold, a crowd outside shouted loudly.

Congratulations on your arrival in the bridal chamber!

They certainly created a proper atmosphere.

Chapter 271 The pipa music stops, words are hesitant

Amid the congratulations from the servants of the Never-Sleeping Tower, the three crossed the threshold and entered the room.

Wenren Tianxia couldn't help but purse his lips at this moment.

To go to a prostitute and end up like this, I don't even know how to describe this bizarre and twisted place.

However, upon entering the room and seeing its furnishings, Wenren Tianxia couldn't help but blush.

Because she saw that the room was filled with various items.

Whips, hooks, corner balls, bells, candles, rope rings, and so on... the list goes on and on.

The "flower queen's" room is different from the rooms of ordinary courtesans.

As for the room's "owner," Madam Liu, she was sitting motionless on the flower bed, her head covered by a veil.

Wenren Tianxia is a simple girl; she has never seen anything like this before.