Drunk Bamboo

Only then did Xie Yuzhu glance at Gu Suiyi and smiled at the two beautiful girls.

"Sister Shaoyao is good at painting, and she likes people who read books the most."

"Sister Mudan has a heavenly voice, why don't you sing a song for this young master?"

"Then I am sorry to show my ugliness."

Mudan stood up, and the maid beside her prepared the zither. The music of the zither started and the singing became louder.

The voice is indeed like the sound of nature.

After listening for a while, Xie Yuzhu remembered that the purpose of his visit was not to listen to music, but to find out information.

So I whispered to Shaoyao beside me:

"Your name is Shaoyao? How did you know that the Gu family got the Red Book and Iron Voucher?"

Shaoyao smiled and handed over a glass of wine: "Little brother, don't underestimate this Taohua Tower. Those who come to Taohua Tower are either rich, noble, or high-ranking officials."

Xie Yuzhu took the wine, took a sip symbolically, put it back on the table, and asked again: "Do they dare to talk about official affairs?"

Shaoyao knew that she was a girl with an innocent face, so she was less guarded and said with a smile: "Little brother, you don't know what men are like in Taohua Tower. There are not many men who are as kind and gentle as Mr. Gu, and there are very few who are teased by me like little brother."

As she spoke, Shaoyao stretched out her fair hand and was about to touch Xie Yuzhu's smooth face, but she subconsciously dodged.

Shaoyao withdrew her hand and smiled brightly.

Xie Yuzhu was afraid that she would see her identity as a woman, so she coughed a few times and asked in a low voice, "I heard that there are four great courtesans in Taohua Tower. In addition to the two sisters, there are also Ginkgo and Hongmei. I wonder if I can meet them today?"

Gu Suiyi said loudly: "Cousin, you are too greedy. There has never been a time when the four most beautiful courtesans appeared in the same elegant room at the same time!"

Xie Yuzhu blurted out: "I'll pay, can't I see the four sisters even if I have money?"

Shaoyao chuckled twice, "Little brother, this is not determined by money. Today, because Master Gu is here, Mother Taohua made an exception and let me and Sister Mudan come to serve together. Yesterday, the Minister of Works and several adults came, and only Sister Ginkgo accompanied them."

Han Jian came to Taohua Tower with Ginkgo, so Ginkgo must know who he met!

Maybe there is something wrong with this ginkgo!

Xie Yuzhu was so happy that she didn't have time to ask.

Gu Suiyi spoke first: "Cousin, Taohualou has its own rules. This is your first time here, so you should follow the local customs."

Xie Yuzhu asked again: "Which official is Sister Ginkgo accompanying today?"

"I'm afraid I won't be able to see Sister Ginkgo for a while."

"Why?"

"Of course...I'm not feeling well."

Shaoyao paused when she spoke, although there was not much change on her expression.

But Xie Yuzhu still heard that there was something wrong.

Gu Suiyi narrowed his eyes and joked, "Don't worry, Sister Shaoyao. My cousin is only focused on studying and rarely even steps out of the house. He can't gossip."

This is not the way to ask for information. Wouldn't the reason he just made up be exposed?

After Mudan finished her song, she sat back down and poured wine for Gu Suiyi: "Mr. Gu, you have wrongly blamed Sister Shaoyao. We are all sisters in this building, so we must take care of the reputation of each sister."

reputation?

Is he ill?

Life is not easy for women, and it is even more difficult for women in Taohua Tower. They cannot even receive proper medical treatment when they are sick.

Xie Yuzhu said seriously: "I know a little about medicine, maybe I can help treat Miss Ginkgo."

Gu Suiyi was stunned and sneered: "My cousin is really kind-hearted."

Seeing that the girls were silent, Xie Yuzhu thought that they did not trust her, and continued, "I also know Master Zhao from Niuma Lane. You must have heard of his medical skills. He is an excellent doctor and he does not ask about the source of the disease. Women have many concerns when they are sick, so you must not hide it. If you are sick, you must treat it."

Gu Suiyi held his forehead with his hand. The topic was going off topic. "Cousin, please stop talking. No one has ever come to Taohua Tower for medical treatment."

Peony and Peony looked at each other.

Xie Yuzhu's eyes are sincere and touching.

Only women know how difficult it is to be a woman.

Shaoyao said softly, "That's really touching. Don't worry, little brother. Sister Ginkgo is not sick. She went to the residence of the Minister of Works, Lord Han, to play the pipa."

Mudan continued, "Taohualou sells art but not bodies. If there is a patron who offers a high price and the girl is willing, Taohua's mother will naturally not object. She can go back home with the girl for a few days. Whether you like the girls' dancing skills, piano skills, or their faces and figures, if there is enough money and both of you are willing, there is nothing that cannot be done."

"After the incident, everything returned to normal. The girls returned to Taohualou and continued to sell their smiles and keep people company."

Shaoyao leaned close to Xie Yuzhu, her red lips raised: "Little brother, don't fall in love with someone. Even if you do, don't love too deeply."

Xie Yuzhu was stunned.

What does it mean?

When he came out of Taohua Tower, Gu Suiyi reeked of alcohol, but looked sober.

The two of them walked down the street to get rid of the smell of alcohol.

"Did the princess find out the information she wanted?"

Xie Yuzhu asked, "Taohua Tower is so big, with so many people, why didn't anyone disclose the fact that Gingxing went to the Shangshu Mansion?"

Gu Suiyi's eyes trembled: "People in the mortal world may seem heartless, but they also have their own friendships, but they just don't express them in words."

He looked up at Gu Suiyi: "They seem to trust you very much."

Gu Suiyi twitched his lips and said, "It was the princess's true feelings that made them let down their guard. Princess, do you think they can't tell that you are a girl? They knew it the first time they walked in."

It turns out I knew it from the beginning.

Xie Yuzhu thought she had acted very well.

He shook his head, not too surprised.

"Princess, if you want to find out any information, just tell me. You don't need to come in person."

"You are not greedy for wealth, fame, or money, and you have no worries about food and clothing. You seem to be bound by the Marquis's Mansion and controlled by the Marquis, but I know that your heart is free, and no one can trap you. You are also not willing to become anyone's subordinate and obey anyone's orders."

Gu Suiyi stopped and stared at Xie Yuzhu.

"The princess is my confidant! The prince has a generous temperament, and the princess has a free mind. The person I, Gu Suiyi, like is indeed extraordinary!"

Xie Yuzhu sighed softly: "But in Zhongdu, we have no control over our lives. These are just beautiful aspirations. If we can't even save our lives, what's the point of talking about heroism, and where is the freedom?"

Gu Suiyi saw a bitter smile flash across her lips.

I don't know why, but I had the urge to help her.

"From now on, I will be in charge of all the news about the brothels and dance halls in Zhongdu."

Xie Yuzhu looked up blankly: "You..."

"I have a request for helping the princess." Gu Suiyi waved his fan and said in a relaxed manner, "Your Majesty, take me with you next time you go to the battlefield. It would be even better if you can help me cancel the marriage."

Xie Yuzhu lowered her eyes: "You two really look alike."

"Like who?"

He smiled softly: "He is also determined to leave Zhongdu, return to the western frontier, and guard the border."

Hua Qinfeng's grinning face appeared in his mind.

It feels like I haven't seen him for a long time, and I seem to miss him a little.

Gu Suiyi said excitedly: "Your Majesty?! Your Majesty and I really have a mutual understanding!"

Xie Yuzhu's mouth twitched: "Telepathy?"

Why is this word so annoying?

"Princess, please tell me what the prince likes to do and eat on a daily basis. I will come to your house when the prince comes back..."

"Find out Ginkgo's identity first."