Chapter 68 Bandit Kidnapping Case
Liu Yu did not like to be a literary man. What he could remember was a popular sentence that had been passed down through the ages. After the second pirated version of Sui Yi and the mouths of three poets, he still shocked people, which made the literati and elegant guests in the audience admire him after careful consideration.
Someone immediately asked: "Poetry is a good poem, but... it's a bit inconsistent, it depends on whether Miss Li is satisfied or not."
Li Zhe'er was waiting eagerly for Liu Yu to write a poem. After a while, he saw that Liu Yu was not moving, so he said helplessly: "Young Master Sui's poems are excellent. The little girl admires the talent of Mr. Sui and is willing to pay for it with the money she earned." After saying that, she turned back to the pile of orioles and swallows, with a look of disappointment.
Li Zhe'er's turnaround also means that her bidding officially begins, which is the highlight of today's courtesan conference. Each of them has their own ulterior motives is ready to go. The madam asked the turtle man to prepare thin strips made of red silk cloth, which is also the bargaining chip for today's bidding. Each red silk means ten taels of silver.
The high-value flower court naturally cannot bring so much money by just raising it. There is no credit currency such as a light silver note, which is a big denomination. If you want to bid for her, you have to consider your own wealth and reputation. Those who come to Zangyunfang are generally well-known officials. They are sent to the door by the officials and cannot repay the bill, so they don’t have to be the official. Of course, today the flower court has to take another risk, that is, offend Xu Rong, who is determined to win against Li Zheer. Xu Rong’s competitors were originally very sensible, but the appearance of Hu Shang and Sui Yi’s “sudden emergence” added a bit of suspense tonight’s flower bid winner.
As soon as the price was offered, there were fifty red silk pieces, meaning five hundred taels. Then a few ignorant people began to raise the price, and the scene became lively.
Sui Yi turned his head and looked at Liu Yu and asked, "Brother Liu, don't be surprised. It's all my fault. I used to always say your poems in front of me, and I came back to my back without realizing it. I will never take what I like, but I can't stand the face of Xu."
Wang Hu said in surprise: "Is this poem written by Mr. Liu?"
Sui Yi said angrily: "While staying there, I will talk to your husband, how can you interrupt me?"
It was strange that he was scolded by Sui Yi, and Wang Hu really kept silent. Sui Yi continued: "Brother Liu, do you see how many suitable we have?"
Liu Yu was in a bad mood and said, "I forgot how I said it before?"
"Previously?" Sui Yi thought for a while, "Not one or two out? Alas! Brother Liu has your own reason, but Miss Li has answers to use her part to resist. Even if you don't want to enter her boudoir, at least you will win. Such a good girl is better off guarding the empty curtain and sweeping the bed and waiting for you than falling into the hands of Xu!"
Seeing that Liu Yu did not answer, Sui Yi stopped saying anything. At least in terms of trust in Liu Yu, Sui Yi still did a lot, otherwise he would not have jumped to the second rank of the court for dozens of levels.
After more than a hundred red silks, only Hu Shang and Xu Rong were the ones who were rushing for the price. Both sides refused to give in. They chased each other, and the prices were rising all the way over 200. Liu Yu quickly winked at He Mao. These people were too involved. Now anyone can see that the conflict between the two sides is deepening, and it is absolutely not an exaggeration to fight. But this drama must be stopped. If Xu Rong really compromises, wouldn’t it be a wait for Tu Ming to see a rabbit hitting a tree and not hitting him to death?
He Mao also made a gesture. At this time, Xu Rong was obviously unable to bear it. The price was raised to a total of 3,000 taels. He thought that the Hu Chamber of Commerce would continue to bite him. Unexpectedly, Hu Chamber of Commerce suddenly stopped raising the price and said, "I am anxious to find happiness. The gold I brought was not that much. Is it possible that I will go back and get the gold again?"
The brothel said hurriedly: "This is unruly."
Hu Shang cursed: "Where are so many rules? Isn't it said that the courtesan's money is too much? You ask this kid to give me three thousand taels to show me now. If he can give it now, I will admit defeat!"
Xu Rong sneered and took off a round and exquisitely carved white jade plaque from his waist, saying, "This jade plaque is a gift from the emperor and is worth a lot of money. Now I will mortgage it here first. I can go to the mansion to get three thousand taels of silver tomorrow."
Hu Shang's face was gloomy and shouted angrily: "Wait!" Then he left Zangyunfang with a few companions disappointed and angrily, and even didn't pick up the gold he threw when entering the door. Those who were interested began to wonder, could he have gone to find reinforcements to cause trouble?
Xu Rong smiled disdainfully and turned to look at the madam's mother and said, "Auntie, can you go to Wushan with Miss Li and her maid now?"
Before the madam had answered, Li Zhe'er suddenly walked out and said firmly, "Auntie, if Mr. Xu had obtained Kui, Zhe'er would never enter the room with her if she died."
The madam was obviously a little panicked, but she still showed the momentum of the head of the family and said, "Nonsense, the day before yesterday, you insisted on competing for the courtesan, but now you say you won't enter the room. Isn't this courtesan joke? How dare the guest visit me Zangyunfang in the future? Someone comes, take this girl into the room!"
Then a few turtle men came over and pushed Li Zhe'er's arm upstairs. In this way, those who could not taste the grapes would be gloating. Xu Rong could have redeemed Li Zhe'er for 4,000 taels, but now he only got 3,000 taels for three nights. People were not happy. Most people thought it was Sui Yi's poem that touched Li Zhe'er, making Li Zhe'er secretly promised that he could not tolerate others in his heart. Who knew that Sui Shaoyin was indeed a coward, Hu Shang didn't care, and the beauty was intentionally neglected. The falling flowers were intentionally flowing water and ruthless, and only blamed Li Zhe'er for finding the wrong person.
While everyone came forward to join in the fun, Liu Yu, Sui Yi and others also came over. When Li Zheer was mounted on the second floor, Liu Yu stood not far away. Li Zheer's pleading and sad eyes made him look a little heartbroken. He didn't care about the task and leaned over and whispered, "Wait for me!" Li Zheer was a little stunned, and then the resistance behind was not so fierce. She was sent into the room with her personal maid. Xu Rong, the winner of the flower label, then climbed to the third floor with everyone's envious eyes, opened the door and entered Li Zheer's room.
Everyone saw that the main owner had entered the room, and there were two turtle men guarding the door like door gods. Even if Li Zheer was unwilling to do so, she could only follow the rules. She could only have fun without any fun. At this time, the madam pushed the girl below at the right time.
Sima Xuan'er wanted to know who Li Zheer was, but from the end, Xu Rong must be not, and Sui Yi didn't look very much like him. However, Liu Yu, who has always been elusive, made her unable to guess whether it was right or wrong. Until she saw Li Zheer passing by the second floor, Liu Yu intentionally stepped forward, her questions deepened.
Liu Yu sat for a while, and guessed that the Imperial Guard had almost succeeded, so he asked Sui Yi and the others to go back earlier, and his words were very persistent. Sui Yi and the other two were fine. Unlike Wang Hu, Wang Hu came to find a woman today. But the teacher's request was not as disrespectful as the student, otherwise he would not be able to explain to his father when he went back, so he took the boss's reluctance to leave Zangyunfang together.
The night market was still very lively and there were many pedestrians. Liu Yu separated from everyone and went straight to the back alley. When he arrived at the back alley, he saw a bunch of people in plain clothes waiting inside, and several people who had previously dressed in Hu merchants were also there.
"Commander Liu You." Everyone saluted in a low voice.
Liu Yu waved his hand and meant that he didn't have to be careful of the matter. He looked up and saw three ropes leading directly to a window on the third floor. The first and second floors were all dark. Obviously, the attention of the people in Zangyunfang was still at the unfinished ceremony and had no time to enter the room.
"Have you succeeded?" Liu Yu asked.
"If you go back to the right commander, you will be stunned by the boy. Together with the lady and the maid, the boy is being tied up and handed down."
Liu Yu waited for a while and didn't see anyone going astray. Liu Yu felt a little strange. At this time, He Mao also rushed over from behind and asked what was going on.
"There may be something wrong," Liu Yu said, "Go up and take a look!"
Liu Yu and He Mao climbed up along a rope and jumped in through the window. As soon as they entered the window, Liu Yu felt that the atmosphere inside was not right. Two lying on the table, one was the little maid and the other was Xu Rong, missing. After looking closely, Li Zheer was very clear and retreated to the foot of the bed, holding the bed railing with his hands, holding a pair of scissors with hostility, facing the four masked men in black who had suddenly emerged from the sky, as well as Liu Yu and He Mao who came up from behind.
Li Zheer was a little surprised when she saw Liu Yu, but she immediately found out that they were from the same group, but for a reason she didn't know that she had woken up for so long, she didn't scream. If she really screamed, the matter would be a disaster.
Chapter completed!