Marrying a royal playboy and becoming a glamorous matriarch

"As we agreed before, I would help you organize the 'Queen of Romance' competition, and I would get 30% of the profits."

"If I go on stage to dance, I'll get ten thousand taels of silver; if I win the title of the most beautiful courtesan, I'll get another thirty thousand taels."

“I will dine with that young master Zhao, and he will give me another ten thousand taels of silver.”

Wei Lanxin raised her chin and said in a casual tone, "Gather all this silver and give it to me."

The madam was so shocked that her beady eyes widened.

"Miss Xinlan, how dare you ask me for money? Do you know how much money Luoxianlou had to pay to your men who injured Young Master Zhao?"

"Moreover, this is not just about money. You've made our Luoxianlou offend a major client, cutting off their source of income. It's like killing someone's parents. How do you plan to compensate for this loss?"

Wei Lanxin frowned, displeased, and said, "Young Master Zhao wasn't angry at all just now. He spoke to me politely before leaving. As for his injuries..."

Wei Lanxin glanced at the eldest prince, "That was an accidental injury during a sparring match between him and my friend. We've already apologized, so why won't you give me the money?"

Sister Hua wouldn't listen to any of that; getting her to spend money was out of the question.

After all, she was just a lowly madam who relayed messages. If Wei Lanxin offended the VIP, and the higher-ups wouldn't pay her, what would she give Wei Lanxin?

Seeing Wei Lanxin's aggressive and domineering attitude, Sister Hua sneered, "Giving you money is not out of the question, but there are some things we need to clarify."

Wei Lanxin finally smiled with satisfaction. "Alright, go and find out. I'll wait for you here. If I don't get the money today, I won't leave even a step."

Sister Hua tossed her hair and revealed a composed smile.

"Then please have Miss Xinlan produce her household registration certificate and clearly state her place of origin and real name. Then Luoxianlou will settle the accounts and give you the money."

As the saying goes, "Strike the snake at its vital spot," Sister Hua had long seen that Wei Lanxin and the First Prince's situation was extraordinary, and guessed that the two had reached a dead end, which was why they came to Luoxian Tower to make a deal.

She only cooperated with Wei Lanxin because of her outstanding looks; what she really wanted was Wei Lanxin herself.

Hua Niang's eyes have seen far too many young lovers secretly running away from home to elope.

In the end, the man got tired of her and left. The girl who had been played with lost her virginity and was also burdened with the stigma of eloping with someone. She had no face to go home and had no choice but to rely on brothels.

In the days that followed, the transition from performing to selling one's body was nothing more than a slow and gradual process, like boiling a frog in lukewarm water, only adding to the enjoyment.

When Wei Lanxin heard the other party ask for her place of origin, her pupils suddenly contracted, and she lowered her head, biting her lip in silence.

The eldest prince frowned and pulled Wei Lanxin towards the door, saying, "Forget it, we don't want it."

Sister Hua smiled smugly. "Take care, and don't bother seeing me off."

The eldest prince and Wei Lanxin walked out, followed closely by Wei Qingrou and Qin Pingan.

After they left, Sister Hua picked up her tea and grumbled, "If it weren't for Second Master Qin's intervention today, my plan would have succeeded. With this top courtesan in hand, I wouldn't have to worry about making money. What bad luck! Bah, bah, bah!"

She drank a cup of tea in anger and ordered the people around her, "Go and find out who this pretty boy who was with Master Qin today is, and why Master Qin is standing up for him."

Just as the pimp was about to leave, Sister Hua said with a light smile, "That's alright. Go find a young boy who looks like that pretty boy and raise him properly. When Master Qin comes to our Luoxian Tower again next time, send him to serve him."

"Once I win over Master Qin, this Xinlan girl will eventually return to my grasp and obediently become my cash cow."

The pimp chimed in, "Sister Hua is wise, you're really amazing."

……

Outside Luoxian Tower.

The eldest prince and Wei Lanxin thanked Qin Ping'an and then left.

"A simple thank you has kept me busy all day."

Qin Ping'an sighed softly, "My cousin still doesn't understand. This trouble isn't over yet."

Wei Qingrou nodded: "I don't think that Sister Hua is simple. It was only because you were here today that she was intimidated. There will definitely be more trouble in the future."

Qin Ping'an frowned. "This Fallen Immortal Pavilion... we still need to find a way to deal with it, but we can't alarm the Sage."

Yes, this matter must not be known to the sage.

If rumors were to spread about Wei Lanxin, or about the First Prince getting into a brawl with someone...

A saintly lord would kill people directly.

The Wei family was the first to strike.

Wei Qingrou's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. Since Qin Ping'an had already decided to kill, she would be the sharpest blade.

“Husband,” Wei Qingrou clung to Qin Ping’an’s arm, “would you like to make a small fortune?”

Qin Ping'an immediately became interested, "Oh? What do you mean by that, my wife?"

Wei Qingrou raised an eyebrow. "Just tell me, do you want to or not?"

"miss you!"

Wei Qingrou smiled, "Let's go!"

The two exchanged a knowing glance, then turned and swaggered into Luoxian Tower.

Seeing the two return, Sister Hua, who was sitting in her chair acting arrogantly, jumped up as if she had been burned, a fawning smile on her face.

"Second Master Qin, is there anything else?"

Qin Ping'an sat leisurely in the chair, his gaze toward Sister Hua serious and cold.

"You just said that cutting off your source of income is like killing your parents?"

Sister Hua looked bewildered and confused. "Really? Did I say that?"

Wei Qingrou gently waved her folding fan and said slowly, "You just said that our Second Master Qin is a ruthless rogue and the number one spoiled brat of the royal family."

Sister Hua shivered instantly, her gaze towards Wei Qingrou filled with fear.

"Young master, did I say it? I didn't say it."

Even if I tell you, I can't admit it; that would be suicide.

Wei Qingrou smiled faintly, "You still say that even if our Second Master Qin came to your Luoxian Tower, he would have to bow his head."

Sister Hua shook her head vigorously, "I didn't say that, I didn't say that."

Wei Qingrou took out a silver ingot and said to the pimps behind Sister Hua, "Whoever heard Sister Hua say this, this silver ingot belongs to them."

"I! I heard it!"

"That's what Sister Hua said!"

“We all heard it.”

With a generous reward, there will surely be brave men. Moreover, these people are not in a superior-subordinate relationship with Sister Hua; they are only after money.

Those who gather for profit will inevitably disperse for the same reason.

Qin Ping'an raised his long eyebrows slightly, a roguish smile on his lips, but his eyes were filled with anger.

"Sister Hua, it seems you did tell her."

"Please, Second Master Qin, spare my life! Spare my life!"

"Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided."

Seeing her kneeling and begging for mercy, Qin Ping'an felt much more at ease. If she really refused to admit her mistake, there was nothing he could do.

Since you've admitted it, things are easier to discuss.

Qin Ping'an said leisurely, "Since that's the case, you should apologize to me. I won't ask for more; just give me the money that Miss Xinlan has given me as compensation."

"Huh?" Sister Hua's eyes widened. So Master Qin wanted money.