Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Zi Yu's voice was a little trembling, but she continued speaking bravely.

Her mother was the daughter of Shiro, the Minister of Rites. She received a strict upbringing since childhood and could not accept the humiliation of being sold into slavery. She abandoned Ziyu and her brother and committed suicide with a belt in the prison cell.

Ji Nuan listened and couldn't help but feel sad for Zi Yu's life experience. She patted Zi Yu's shoulder gently to comfort her.

Zi Yu took a deep breath and continued, "Later, my sister and I were taken to the official yamen of Kaiyun Mansion. I followed my teacher to learn the art of zither since I was young, and was fortunately chosen by Yu Niang and brought back to Changyin Pavilion. My younger brother Fengnian, who was born with fair complexion and lovely appearance, was bought by Wushuang Tower and planned to be trained for a few years to become the top young master there."

Changyin Pavilion was full of girls performing arts, so Ziyu was relatively lucky in comparison. Wushuang Tower, on the other hand, was a place of entertainment, a real brothel, where men, once listed, would trade their sex for money.

Ji Nuan asked in confusion, "He's been in Wushuang Tower for several years. Why are you only thinking of redeeming him now?"

Ziyu blushed and lowered her head in shame. But she still spoke truthfully, "When I first arrived at Changyin Pavilion, I was penniless and couldn't leave. Also, Fengnian was so young at the time, and even if I redeemed him, I wouldn't have been able to take care of him. At least in Wushuang Tower, he can grow up safely and won't be able to receive clients until he's fifteen. So, I've been working hard to save money, hoping to redeem him before he's listed."

Ji Nuan and Xiaoyao Jian were speechless.

It's really difficult for her, a little girl of thirteen or fourteen, to think so much.

"So now, you are in a hurry to redeem him..." Ji Nuan had some guesses, but still couldn't help asking.

"Two months ago, I asked the manager Yao Yue of Wushuang Tower and learned that it would cost one thousand taels of silver to redeem Fengnian. Now, I've almost saved up enough. However, just now, the servant next to Fengnian sneaked out and told me that a wealthy businessman from another place has taken a fancy to Fengnian and is willing to pay a high price for him." Zi Yu held Ji Nuan's hand tightly, her eyes full of pleading, "Fengnian is still a child, how could he suffer this? I beg you to help redeem him."

Ji Nuan nodded solemnly: "I promise you. However, someone is now vying to buy your brother for a high price. I'm afraid that a ransom of one thousand taels is not enough for Wushuanglou to release him."

Zi Yu said firmly, "I know. I'm willing to pay any ransom. Please, sir, bring the person out."

Ji Nuan glanced at Xiaoyao Sword and said, "Okay. You go back to Changyin Pavilion first, and we'll go to Wushuang Tower now."

Zi Yu bowed deeply and thanked Ji Nuan with gratitude. It wasn't until she saw Ji Nuan and Xiaoyao Jian leading Xue Bi towards Wushuang Tower that she felt a little more at ease and turned to leave.

The friendship between her and Ji Nuan was shallow, having only met twice. However, she didn't know where this trust came from.

Maybe it was because when they first met, Ji Nuan stood up to defend her despite offending the Xu family; or maybe it was because when they met for the second time, she witnessed the good relationship between Ji Nuan and Jun Xianlan, and felt that Ji Nuan might also have abilities and background that should not be underestimated.

Zi Yu wasn't sure either, but she had a hunch that Ji Nuan would definitely be able to help her.

Ji Nuan led Xiaoyao Jian and Xuebi into a clothing store of the Chen family and picked out a moon-white men's suit. After she put it on, she seemed to be reborn, and a graceful young man instantly appeared in front of them.

She flaunted a mountain-river fan, striking a dashing pose. She winked at Xiaoyao Jian and Xuebi and said with a smile, "How is it? Does it give you the feeling of 'The man on the street is as beautiful as jade, and the young master is unparalleled in the world'?"

Xuebi stared at Ji Nuan with twinkling eyes, flattering her loudly: "Miss, you are even more handsome than the prince in men's clothes. If those young ladies see you, they will probably jump on you. Xuebi is worried that she won't be able to protect you when you go out!"

Ji Nuan laughed heartily at Xuebi's witty remarks. She had originally thought that this girl was just a greedy and gluttonous girl, but she had never expected that she could compliment people in a variety of ways. She touched Xuebi's round head and said with a smile, "You have such a sweet mouth. My dear, I will love you well!"

Xiaoyao Jian's lips curled as he watched. Thinking of Ziyu's way of addressing Ji Nuan, he taunted, "Hmph...you're playing it really hard! I thought Young Master Wang agreed so readily because he wasn't worried about his reputation and was just going to the brothel! Turns out he still has to hide it!"

Ji Nuan didn't care at all. He waved his folding fan and said with a smile, "I am a generous young man. I won't mind your jealousy that I am more handsome than you. Hurry up and change your clothes. I will take you out to see the world."

Xiaoyao Jian rolled his eyes and walked into the locker room with a set of green men's clothing.

Ji Nuan picked out a pink men's suit and pushed it in front of Xuebi, "Go, put it on. Our Xuebi will definitely be a handsome boy in pink."

Sprite didn't understand what "little handsome boy" meant, but the lady must have been praising her.

She ran into another changing room with her clothes in her arms, looking excited.

Xiaoyao Jian changed and walked out of the dressing room to find Ji Nuan, pretentiously holding the Mountain River fan and walking in a square step, chatting and laughing with the shop owner, discussing several sets of ready-made clothes hanging in the shop. His demeanor exuded an uninhibited and romantic air, as if he had truly become a dandy young man from an aristocratic family.

Xiaoyao Jian had a playful smile on her lips. She quietly walked to the side, waved to call a waiter, took out a silver coin from her sleeve, stuffed it into the other person's ear, and whispered a few words.

After hearing this, the clerk looked embarrassed, hesitated for a moment, and finally turned around and left the clothing shop.

Xiaoyao Jian thought maliciously: When Prince Song sees Ji Nuan dressed in men's clothes appearing in the brothel, I wonder if he will also think that this young master is unparalleled in the world.

When Xiaoyao Jian thought of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, with a bit of interest and anticipation.

Soon, Sprite also changed her clothes. The pink men's suit made her look particularly playful and cute, yet still heroic.

She skipped to Ji Nuan's side, turned around, and looked at Ji Nuan expectantly, like a child waiting for praise.

Ji Nuan didn't let her down and praised her, "Not bad, not bad! If someone doesn't know her, she'll be mistaken for some young master when she's dressed like this!"

Sprite laughed when she heard that.

Xiaoyao Jian took the opportunity to say in a half-joking tone, "Let's go and see how our Prince Wang overwhelms all the heroes in Wushuang Tower and captivates everyone!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Nuan waved his folding fan and walked out the door first. "Haha, then please wait and see. Today, I will definitely leave a good story in Wushuang Tower!"

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