Duke Jing's younger sister

It is said that spending a night with the courtesan in Wanhua Tower would cost tens of thousands of taels of silver.

Holding the soft fragrance in the jade arms, the most enchanting moment is the time when gold is sprinkled on the soul.

What Jiangdu City lacks the least is rich and powerful men.

In order to win the smile of the courtesan, they would spend huge amounts of money, as if the money was just dirt to them.

The carriage slowly stopped, and Xingping was a little surprised when she saw the archway of Wanhua Tower.

"Girl, what are we doing here?"

Shen Li looked up at the three big black characters "Wanhua Tower", turned around and called Yao Ziqian over, took out a badge from her bosom and handed it to him.

"Go in and find the madam inside. Show her this badge and tell her that your master wants to see her. Xingping and I will be waiting for you in the private room on the second floor of the tavern opposite. When you come over, the waiter will lead the way for you."

The madam had lived in Jiangdu City for many years and naturally knew the status of Duke Jingguo in Southern Wu. Seeing the badge in his mansion, she dared not not come to meet him.

Yao Ziqian only knew that his sister died because she could not bear the humiliation. Now seeing the memorial archway of Wanhua Tower, he understood a little bit.

A rage immediately ignited in his heart. He clenched the badge in his hand tightly and strode towards Wanhua Tower.

Cuibai Hall.

The sunlight poured into the house through the lattice windows. In the study, Luo Jue had already left, leaving only Shen Beiqi.

He sat upright at his desk, his back as straight as a bamboo, his fingers holding the brush were long and well-proportioned, with distinct joints, and it was unknown what he was writing.

Yue Yang hurried in and bowed, "Master, the third lady sent someone to Wanhua Tower."

The young man paused for a moment, then resumed his original position, raised the tip of the brush, dipped it in the ink, and put it back on the rice paper.

"Keep following her."

"Yes!"

Yueyang received the order and went out again.

After a moment, Shen Beiqi put the brush in his hand back on the pen holder, sat quietly and thought for a while, then stood up and left the study.

This is an ordinary restaurant that is not too luxurious. Its only feature is that it is built by the lake. When you open the lattice window, you can see the sparkling Jiangyang Lake.

It was summer, and there were women washing clothes and children catching fish and shrimps by the lake.

There were large and small boats parading on the lake, creating a peaceful and lively scene.

Shen Li wore a snow-white veil that covered half of her face, leaving only a pair of bright and clear eyes reflecting the fragmented light of the lake.

She stood in front of the window with a calm expression, but Xingping felt a little uneasy. Why did the girl want to meet the madam of Wanhua Tower?

Xingping knew that she was not as smart as Ziyuan. Every time the girl wanted to do something, Ziyuan could always see what the girl was thinking at a glance.

Although she had her doubts in her heart, she thought that as an unmarried girl, it was inappropriate for her to meet such a man of the world of romance.

But she also felt that the girl was smart and must know what she wanted to do. She just needed to say nothing and ask nothing and just accompany the girl.

After waiting for about a cup of tea, the door was pushed open with a creaky sound.

Xingping immediately looked back and saw a woman in her forties following Yao Ziqian.

The woman was dressed in a gorgeous purple dress, with her hair piled high in a bun and covered in pearls and jade. She looked even more noble than the average wife of an official.

"Girl, the person is here."

Yao Ziqian was very understanding and immediately followed Xingping and called her the girl.

Shen Li turned around slowly. While she was looking at the madam, she was also looking at her secretly.

The madam thought that it was Duke Jing who sent someone to call her, but she never expected that the person in the room was a veiled girl.

Judging from her hairstyle and appearance, she is still an unmarried girl.

As for the reason for calling her over, the madam could guess about three-quarters of it. It was probably because a maid from the Shen family met with misfortune in her Wanhua Tower last night.

But she also felt it was strange. The Duke's Mansion had at least 800 servants, if not 1,000. Would the daughter of the Shen family specially send people to look for her just because of a maid?

You know, ordinary girls would avoid people like her and despise them.

Although she couldn't see through the woman's intentions, the madam still bowed respectfully and said with a smile, "I wonder why the young lady called me here?"

She has been working in Wanhua Tower for more than 20 years, from a waitress to a mother today. She has seen all kinds of people, good and bad. No matter what she thinks in her heart, she can always smile sincerely.

Shen Li sat down at the table and raised her hand to signal the madam to take a seat, but the latter waved her hand hastily.

"I am a humble servant, how can I sit at the same table with such a beautiful lady like you? If you have anything to say, just tell me, I will listen."

Shen Li did not force it and asked, "May I know your mother's last name?"

"My humble surname is Wang"

"It's rude of me to invite Mother Wang here today. I hope you don't mind."

Mother Wang bowed slightly and said, "Miss, what are you talking about? Just tell me what you want me to do."

"You should know what I want to ask."

There was a faint smile in her clear deer eyes, and she waved to Xingping behind her. Xingping immediately took out all the silver bills she had brought out when she went out and handed them to Shen Li.

No wonder the girl would go back to Qinghuiyuan to bring some silver when she went out.

Xingping couldn't help feeling a little distressed. The girl was not as wealthy as the second girl and didn't have much money. The few banknotes in her hand now were all the savings that the girl had accumulated over the years.

Shen Li placed the banknote on the table, pressed it with her fair fingers, and gently pushed it in front of Mother Wang.

"Please tell me, Madam Wang, who were those people last night?"

Mother Wang rolled her eyes and smiled awkwardly.

"Miss, this Wanhua Tower welcomes no less than a thousand guests every day. How can I possibly know everyone? Besides, when I saw your maid, she was already unconscious. Even if I wanted to ask her about the general situation, I would be powerless!"

Shen Li sneered, "So, Mother Wang doesn't want to tell you?"

"It's not that I don't want to, it's just that... I really don't know."

Shen Li stared at her coldly for a moment, then stood up and walked slowly to the window.

She looked up at the sparkling lake and asked casually, "I wonder if the ban on my mother's Wanhua Tower has been lifted now?"

Mother Wang was startled and replied, "Not yet."

"You do business in Jiangdu City to make money, but now you are disdainful of these banknotes?"

"I guess someone has given you a bigger benefit, right? Perhaps he has also promised you that it won't take long for Wanhualou to reopen for business, right?"

Shen Li turned around slowly. Her eyes were clear and bright, but seemed to be filled with winter frost as she stared coldly at Mother Wang.

"Or maybe, the person you are protecting is the backer behind Wanhua Tower, the real owner of Wanhua Tower hiding behind you?"