After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

"Thank you, sir, thank you," Zhou Yi knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times, saying, "I can wash clothes and do a little embroidery. In time, I will definitely be able to repay you."

"That's not necessary. I have a karma with your Zhou family. Rescuing you today is just to settle this karma. You don't have to take it to heart." Zhong Ning said in a light tone, glancing in the direction of Nanfeng Pavilion.

Soon, the gate of Nanfeng Pavilion was opened.

The secret guard who was responsible for sneaking in to find out where the person was hiding had also returned. "Master, they are being held in the woodshed in the backyard. In addition to Master Zhou, there are three other young masters, all around ten years old."

A child around ten years old?

Could it be that this is a pedophile specially prepared by the Grand Princess for certain people?

She had heard that some high-ranking officials and nobles appeared to be upright and glorious on the surface, but were actually extremely extravagant in private.

Young girls and pedophiles were all their privately imprisoned playthings.

Most of these people's targets are merchants or the sons of poor people.

Zhong Ning felt a little chilly. These people were indeed a bit perverted.

Seeing that the door of Nanfeng Pavilion was already open, Zhong Ning strode in with his men. When the madam saw the guests, she immediately came forward to greet them.

"It is a great honor for us at Nanfeng Restaurant to have such a distinguished guest. However, the shop has just opened and everything is not ready for business yet. I'm afraid you will have to wait patiently."

"No problem," Zhong Ning respectfully asked Murong Xin to sit down, and then stood aside. "We came here today to look for someone."

The madam immediately became alert and signaled all the thugs in the building to come out and stand behind her. Then she said angrily, "I'm afraid you've come to the wrong place. We do serious business here, and we don't have the person you need."

Zhong Ning glanced at her with a half-smile, then pointed at Murong Xin and said solemnly, "Do you know who this is?"

The madam looked suspiciously, "Of course it's a noble man!"

"This is the eldest daughter of Prince An's mansion, beloved by the Empress Dowager, and personally bestowed upon her the title of Princess Anqing!"

Murong Xin:........

She looked at Zhong Ning in confusion, her eyes hesitant. When did she become the fool that Murong Huan was?

When the madam heard about Prince An's Mansion and Princess Anqing, she immediately greeted Murong Xin and said, "Greetings, Princess. But Princess, we don't have the person you are looking for here."

"You're talking nonsense! My brother was forcibly sold to your Nanfeng Pavilion." Zhou Yi couldn't stand it anymore and stepped forward and shouted angrily.

"Young lady, perhaps you have misunderstood. We never force anyone to buy or sell anything here. Everything is voluntary!" The madam smiled, covering her lips with a handkerchief.

"Good, good, good, they don't even give face to our princess. Nanfeng Pavilion is really great." Zhong Ning clapped his hands three times, and ten imperial guards in ordinary clothes rushed in.

He drew the sword from his waist and confronted the thugs in Nanfeng Hall.

"Princess," the madam said, looking at Murong Xin with a sinister look, "Princess, do you know who owns this Nanfeng Pavilion?"

Of course Murong Xin knew this, she had also read the information just now.

She glanced at Zhong Ning, who nodded slightly. Then she said, "After this matter is over, I will go and pay my respects to my aunt! Or, do you want my aunt to come and discipline you herself?"

Murong Xin used the most innocent expression to make the most vicious threats.

The madam's expression changed, and her old face suddenly blossomed like a blooming chrysanthemum. She thought to herself that the other party had indeed come prepared. "My princess, you are joking. I don't know who the princess wants. I will go and find it for you right away!"

"His name is Zhou Ge! He was sold here three days ago." Zhou Yi quickly replied. The madam frowned slightly. She had some impression of this man. He was a handsome young man with a very stubborn temper. He was still being trained.

She waved her hand and ordered someone to bring Zhou Ge up.

A healthy person came in here for only three days, and when he came out, his face was pale and his body was covered in blood.

"Brother!" When Zhou Yi saw Zhou Ge being supported by someone, he immediately rushed over.

Seeing Zhou Ge's miserable state, Zhong Ning's eyes turned cold, and his tone was even colder than usual: "Where is the indenture?"

The madam pulled out a contract of sale from her sleeve and was about to hand it over when she took it back. "Although we are giving the princess face, we can't let us suffer any loss, right?"

Zhong Ning glanced sideways as Su Xin came up and handed the madam three hundred taels of silver. "Mr. Zhou was sold for two hundred taels, and our master will pay three hundred taels!"

The madam took the banknote and then handed over the contract of sale.

At this time, all the young men in the hall had already left their rooms and were standing on the second and third floors, watching everything that was happening here.

Zhong Ning felt an extremely curious and eager gaze coming from the front. She raised her head slightly and saw a young man in white clothes, with a jade hairpin in his hand, looking at her with clear eyes.

The man on the street is as beautiful as jade, and the young man is unparalleled in the world. He is really good-looking.

There was a flash of surprise in Zhong Ning's eyes. Murong Xin also noticed the appearance of the young man in white. However, although the young man was handsome, his price was too expensive.

If you just say two sentences, it will cost thousands of taels.

That's such a waste of money!

As if sensing Zhong Ning's intention to retreat, the young man raised his eyebrows slightly.

There was actually someone who could leave like this after seeing his appearance.

It’s not that he is arrogant. With his appearance, even the Grand Princess has to protect him carefully and dare not make him angry easily.

Moreover, the woman downstairs had clearly admired him very much just now, and her eyes were full of amazement when she looked at him.

But now, it seems that he has lost interest again.

What's the explanation?

If Zhong Ning knew what he was thinking, he would definitely answer: No matter how good-looking a man is, he is not worth that much money and is not worth eating or drinking with.

You know, Zhong Ning is a modern star chaser who has never spent a penny on her idols, but this does not stop her from liking certain stars.

"Sorry to bother you, goodbye!" After saying this, Zhong Ning gestured slightly towards the void, and then walked straight out of Nanfeng Pavilion with a group of people.

Several people returned to the outside of the teahouse, where there were many carriages parked. Zhong Ning ordered someone to move one out to take the Zhou siblings home.

Zhong Ning handed over two hundred taels of silver and said, "Take this money and use it to treat your brother's injuries."

Zhou Yi knelt on the ground with a plop, kowtowed again and said, "Your Excellency's kindness is so great that I cannot repay you. However, I'm afraid these people will kidnap me again after you leave. My family is poor and weak, and I really don't know what to do!"

Zhong Ning frowned slightly. Su Xin was the best at understanding her master's intentions. She whispered in Zhong Ning's ear, "Your Highness, our house is still short of a maid to wash clothes."

Hmm? This...

It doesn't seem right to ask people to sell themselves into slavery in the palace.

Zhou Yi, however, was overjoyed and said, "I am willing to enter your house and only ask for your protection!"

"Well, I'll leave this matter to you!" Zhong Ning instructed Su Xin, "Forget about the indenture, just sign a labor contract! The wages will be based on the normal rate in the mansion."

"Yes, I obey your order!"