My lady, I'm going to rebel.

Li Cheng wants to sell herself to Jinlian?

The audience was in an uproar!

Mu Zheng couldn't believe his ears. What did Li Cheng do? A brothel owner?

He turned to look at Jinlian. Although the woman controlled her facial expression very well, it was not difficult to see something strange in her eyes.

"Ms. Li, how do you bid?"

"Collecting cloth springs or food?"

Seeing the excited expressions of the group of men below, Mu Zheng could only sigh in his heart, feeling sorry that such a beautiful woman had to end up like this.

But on second thought, it seems normal. To sell art instead of body is to wait for the price. No brothel will keep an old girl forever.

When the time comes, it's time to sell.

This is Jinlian's fate, which has long been determined.

During the time Mu Zheng was in a trance, the price of Jinlian had been called up to 3 gold. It sounded like a lot, but money was worthless these days. Not to mention other things, even the snacks that Mu Zheng had placed on the table were worth 2 gold.

Li Cheng was obviously not satisfied with the price and was still making a fuss. The people below also followed suit and soon the price reached 8 gold.

Honestly, in peacetime, 8 gold would be enough to buy not just one Golden Lotus, but even all the Golden Lotuses in the new dynasty. But now, it seems that this is not the upper limit for everyone.

Everyone was still bidding, as if they would not give up until Jinlian was moved to the bed.

"I'll give you one stone of grain!"

Mu Zheng was stunned. This was the most domineering voice he had heard tonight. Gold was the hard currency in peacetime, but in times of war, food was what everyone needed most.

Mu Zheng, like everyone else, wanted to see which big brother was so generous. Then he saw a wretched old man running up, rubbing his hands together and saying, "One stone of grain, and the golden lotus will be mine."

Uh.

With yellow spots on his teeth and a face full of wrinkles, Mu Zheng felt like he was screwed when he thought about Jin Lian being pressed under him.

Jinlian maintained the same expression, seemingly smiling but actually indifferent, as if she was not the protagonist today, or even that this matter had nothing to do with her.

"Old man Du, you want to take Miss Jinlian away with just one stone of grain? Aren't you looking down on us?" Someone in the audience said dissatisfiedly.

The old man glanced at the man and said, "If you have the guts, why don't you give me two stones?"

Uh.

The man shut up.

Who would trade food these days?

"But we have already bid up to 8 gold, and the maximum price you can sell a stone of grain for is 5 gold." Someone else shouted.

"Really?" Old Man Du didn't answer the man. Instead, he turned to look at Li Cheng and said, "That depends on how Miss Li judges the value of this stone of grain."

Everyone was speechless, all looking at Li Cheng. Because everyone vaguely guessed the answer, Li Cheng would agree.

After all, 5 gold can buy one stone of grain, but at the same time, 5 gold cannot buy one stone of grain.

Mu Zheng, like everyone else, was waiting for Li Cheng's answer. Unexpectedly, Li Cheng looked at him and said, "Brother Mu, how much do you think Miss Jinlian is worth?"

Uh.

Mu Zheng was stunned.

If he were really asked to answer this question, it would probably be a lesson in ideological education. However, in this old feudal dynasty, some ideas are indeed not suitable for promotion now.

But when asked to evaluate a girl's value, he couldn't do it. He simply smiled and said, "In my opinion, everyone should have their own value. Besides, people spend money to have fun, but what you buy is other people's pain. What's the value of it?"

I guess no one at the scene expected Mu Zheng to answer like this, and there was silence.

After a long while, the old man called out, "What are you all standing there for? What pain or unhappiness? I just like seeing women in pain in bed. Miss Li, is this stone of grain enough?"

Li Cheng was thinking about what Mu Zheng had said. Being interrupted by this old man made her furious. After glaring at the old man, she walked over to Jin Lian and said, "Brother Mu Zheng is right. We should spend money happily. If what we buy is pain, then the money is not worth spending. So, someone just offered one stone of grain for Miss Jin Lian's virginity. I am now offering two stones of grain. If anyone else wants to bid, please continue."

ha?

Old Man Du was so angry that his mouth was twisted, while the people in the audience were staring at each other.

Is Li Cheng playing some new game with that man? They put on a big show, but Jinlian is still her friend.

Mu Zheng thought to himself, this Li Cheng is really clever. He could have taken the Golden Lotus by force, but he chose to do it openly.

If someone spreads gossip in the future, she can explain that she is helping Jinlian get rid of her pain.

cut!

Mu Zheng shook his head, ready to return to his desk and continue working. As soon as he sat down, Li Cheng approached, holding Jin Lian in his hand. "They say a sword mates a hero, and rouge mates a beautiful woman. As for me, I'm not blessed enough to enjoy Jin Lian's beauty, so I'll give her to Brother Mu today."

what?

Mu Zheng almost jumped up.

Just as she was about to refuse, she heard Li Cheng giggle and say, "This is a little gift from my little sister. If you don't want it, I'll just give it to someone else. After all, if you spend money, you have to get the most out of it."

Mu Zheng was stunned. Before he could finish his conversation, Jinlian knelt before him and offered him more wine. "My daughter Pan Jinlian is willing to serve you, sir."

……

Golden Lotus Boudoir.

The scene became awkward for a time.

Mu Zheng was half pushed and half threatened by Li Cheng into the room.

"Um, Miss Jinlian." Mu Zheng wasn't someone who couldn't let go, but at this moment he felt a little uncomfortable. Firstly, this was a "gift" from someone else, and such a gift was a bit hard for a special forces soldier to accept. And another reason was, Miss, why is your last name Pan?

"Master Mu." Jinlian glanced at the edge of the bed. "It's getting late. Let me take care of you and help you get some rest."

As she spoke, Jinlian wanted to go forward and help Mu Zheng undress, but Mu Zheng turned sideways to refuse.

"Master Mu, do you look down on Jin Lian?"

"No, I want to say..." Mu Zheng shook his head, but in his heart he was thinking about how to perfectly resolve tonight's matter without hurting the other party.

"What do you want, sir?" Jinlian had walked to Mu Zheng's side before he knew it. Her red lips parted slightly, and the hot air from her mouth blew into Mu Zheng's ears and eyes. "Master Mu, are you going to help Jinlian take off her clothes yourself?"

Mu Zheng could only cough twice and take a step back.

This golden lotus has changed so much before and after being auctioned. Perhaps this is the self-cultivation of a professional worker.

Since you have accepted this job, you must do your best to complete it.

"Miss, can you sing?" Mu Zheng wanted to change the subject. He looked around Jinlian's room, which was quite elegant.

Red candles, curtains, incense...

There is also the guzheng on the table.

Jinlian smiled slightly and sat in front of the guzheng: "Master Mu, do you want to hear Jinlian play a piece?"

Mu Zheng didn't want to listen, he just wanted to leave.

Seeing Mu Zheng's refusal, Jin Lian stood up and untied the chest strap. The transparent gauze on her body slid down her shoulders, "Then let's take a bath together."