Moonlit Calamity: The Dragon Girl's Life of Idleness is Broken

When Long Chuqing returned to Qiushui Pavilion with an umbrella, it was already bright daylight.

Granny Lin and Ziguang had already gotten up, and when they saw her return, they prepared toiletries for her.

After washing up, she sat at the desk by the window, picked up the ink stick, ground the ink, and pondered carefully in her mind.

After a long while, she took the paper, wrote down three prescriptions, looked at them carefully, studied them thoroughly, folded them up, and put them aside.

Ziguang called her to have breakfast, so she went downstairs.

After having breakfast, Long Chuqing went upstairs to sleep.

She slept for a long time and woke up in the late afternoon. She went to the window and looked out. The rain had stopped, but the ground was slightly dry.

From the window, she could see the interior of the mansion. Many small birds were flying around in the trees, chirping away. A breeze blew by, and it was a bit chilly, so she closed the window.

When Lin Mama saw that she had gotten up, she cooked her a bowl of noodles in the small kitchen in the courtyard.

After she finished eating, she grabbed a prescription from the pharmacy and asked Ziguang to take it and brew it.

She stretched and went into the yard to play with the kitten. The kitten had come from another yard; it was a calico cat with black, yellow, and white markings.

Granny Lin brought some food to feed it, and the kitten meowed as if to express its gratitude, while Long Chuqing squatted down beside it and watched it eat.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds, shining down in strands, creating the Tyndall effect—it was beautiful.

She raised her hand to block the sunlight, stood up and looked around. She saw a rainbow on the horizon, so she called for Ziguang and Granny Lin.

Ziguang walked over to look, pointed at the sky and said with a smile, "It's a rainbow, so beautiful, I haven't seen one in a long time. There's also golden sunlight shining down on it, so beautiful."

Long Chuqing looked at her and smiled, then smiled too, "Those strands of golden light are called the Tyndall effect."

Zi Guang looked bewildered: "What is the Tyndall effect?" Then he continued looking at the sky and said with a smile, "Whatever it's called, as long as it looks good."

When Granny Lin heard the call, she came over to see, and when she saw the beautiful scenery in the sky, she smiled too.

Beautiful things always bring joy to people.

Beautiful scenes are always heartwarming, just like the Qiushui Pavilion at this moment, with three people and a cat.

After the medicine was brewed, she took the bowl to Qinli Courtyard. The courtyard had been tidied up, and there were no signs of a fight. She met Xiao Han outside the study.

She walked slowly towards him, and Xiao Han walked towards her when he saw her.

Long Chuqing handed over the medicine: "Drink this bowl of medicine."

Xiao Han glanced at her and took the medicine bowl.

After watching him finish his medicine, Long Chuqing asked, "Do you still feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

He shook his head: "I feel fine now."

"Give me your hand so I can see it."

Xiao Han extended his hand, and Long Chuqing carefully took his pulse.

"Hmm, there's nothing wrong with your pulse. Let me know if you feel unwell."

"Okay." He nodded.

"Give me the bowl!"

Xiao Han didn't give her the bowl. He glanced at the western sky, then turned back to her and said, "Look over there." He pointed into the distance.

Long Chuqing turned around in the direction he was pointing and saw a sky full of rosy clouds: "Wow...it's a sunset, so beautiful!"

“I just saw a rainbow at Qiushui Pavilion, did you see it?” Long Chuqing turned to ask him.

Xiao Han looked at her and said gently, "I didn't see a rainbow, but it's nice to see the sunset."

"Yes, everything is fine."

Xiao Han looked at her joyful smile, the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, and then looked into the distance, appreciating the beautiful scenery before them together.

Together they watched the sunset turn from golden to fiery red in the courtyard, a breathtaking spectacle like a giant painting. With a gentle breeze, this brief moment felt comfortable and relaxing.

At 9 PM, Long Chuqing changed into a black men's outfit, her hair was tied up in a hair crown, and she put on a fake face, applying dark rouge to it, making it look a bit black. She also applied some rouge to her hands and neck.

She carried a small cloth bag around her waist, pushed open the window, lightly leaped onto the roof, and evaded the guards as she left the palace.

At this time, a curfew had been imposed in the city. On this dark and windy night, only the sound of the wind gently swept through the streets and alleys. A tranquil atmosphere enveloped the entire capital. She leaped and walked on the rooftops, avoiding the patrolling soldiers, and headed towards Yuexi Tower.

The Moon Creek Pavilion was brightly lit and filled with guests. There was constant laughter and cheerful conversation, as well as melodious music and singing. These places of pleasure always have their ways of operating during curfew.

As soon as Long Chuqing approached Yuexi Tower, he sensed the presence of the Flying Phoenix Hairpin, which was very faint, as if it were trapped by something.

If she only wanted to get the hairpin, she could have just sneaked in and taken it. But she needed to ask the madam for five thousand taels of silver and settle the bill in person. She couldn't afford to be accused of theft. So she thought, since she was already here, she might as well have some fun!

She arrived at the entrance of Yuexi Tower and swaggered in. The waiter greeted her, "Honorable guest, do you have an appointment? Would you like some tea or music?"

Long Chuqing glanced at him and said indifferently, "I've made an appointment with your madam, call her out!" Then he flung his clothes back and sat down, sitting like a big shot.

The waiter observed her for a moment. The customer was dark-skinned and had an arrogant demeanor, putting on airs. He then smiled obsequiously and said, "Honored guest, our madam usually doesn't make appointments with guests alone. May I ask what business you have with her?"

Long Chuqing frowned, feigning slight anger, and grabbed his collar: "What, do I have to tell you about our private meeting? Stop talking nonsense and bring her here right now." With that, she gently pushed him away.

Long Chuqing glanced at him and thought to herself, "Hmm, that's how they act, isn't it? The imposing aura just now should have been there, right?"

The waiter had worked in the brothel for many years and had seen all sorts of people. He could tell at a glance that this woman was looking for trouble. He wouldn't fall for her act. To become the biggest brothel in the capital, the brothel wasn't afraid of troublemakers.

The waiter immediately changed his attitude: "Sir, if you're here to spend money, we naturally welcome you. But if you're here to cause trouble, we advise you to leave quickly! It wouldn't look good if you came in standing up and left lying down." He stood up straight, looking arrogant, with his hands clasped in front of him.

Qingying knows how to handle things; she knows to give a little tip. Long Chuqing came in and started yelling. Do you think people would tolerate that?

Long Chuqing tapped the table with one hand, thinking, "I forgot, I forgot. In the past, in order to experience life, I also tried to become a pretty girl and played the piano and danced in small restaurants. I know that people in these places are gentle but not forceful, and you have to give them tips. It's just been too long and I've forgotten. Is it too late to change my strategy now?"

She suddenly stood up, took out a ten-tael silver ingot from her bosom, pulled the shop assistant over, and stuffed it into his hand.

"Sorry about earlier, I'm just a bit naive and nervous. I was just trying to boost my courage! Let me tell you, actually!" She looked around mysteriously, then whispered in the waiter's ear, "I'll tell you, actually I have a bit of that kind of interest, you know what I mean. I just wanted to ask your madam for some information, she knows a lot, right? You know what I mean."

The waiter held the silver in his hand, weighed it in his hand, his expression softened slightly, and he thought carefully in his mind. He had seen many of these customers, and there were indeed some who had special hobbies.

For the sake of the money: "You wait here, I'll go see if Mother is free."

After he left, Long Chuqing sat down and gave himself a thumbs up for his performance.

Bored while waiting, she carefully observed her surroundings and made a comment: the decoration was luxurious, the ornaments were all top-quality items, and the atmosphere was quite good, just right, except that the scent of rouge was unpleasant.

After waiting for a while, the waiter really did bring the madam over. The madam walked over, waving a round fan in her hand and swaying her slender waist.

She glanced at Long Chuqing: "I heard a customer was looking for me."

Long Chuqing stepped forward and echoed with a smile, "Yes, I wonder if the waiter has explained this to you."

The madam looked Long Chuqing up and down with a scrutinizing gaze: "I did mention it briefly, but..."

Seeing this, Long Chuqing respectfully said, "May I have a word with you in private?"

The madam waved her fan and said, "Come with me!" Then she turned and walked inside.

Long Chuqing followed behind her, a smile playing on his lips.

The waiter didn't come along; he went to greet the guests.

As soon as they reached the corner and saw that no one was around, Long Chuqing quickly twisted the madam and sealed her speech acupoint. Before the madam could react, her hands were twisted.

Long Chuqing didn't waste any words with her. He led her away from the people coming over and, relying on the direction of the hairpin, arrived at the backyard, in front of a two-story pavilion.

She could sense they were on the second floor, so she quickly led the madam upstairs and pushed open the door.