"What kind of brain is there?" Chu Xiu struggled desperately, trying to break away from Chu Ling's hands, but he drank too much wine, his whole body was limp, and he couldn't exert himself at all, "I only know that you have caused Ruyan and I to suffer.
It's back to the starting point, and I don't know how much more effort I have to put in to get her back. If I had known this, I shouldn't have listened to your opinions and broken my promise to Ruyan!"
"Exactly!" Aunt Liu sneered and said disdainfully: "I've been talking for a long time, but I just used one move to retreat and advance, and you were so confused that you lost sight of your three souls and seven souls!"
"you?!"
Seeing that they were about to quarrel again, the old lady interrupted unbearably, "Okay, okay, isn't that embarrassing enough?!"
She looked at Chu Ling and ordered without explanation: "Go and imprison your brother in the Buddhist hall to repent. Unless he is willing to cut off contact with that Ruyan, no one is allowed to let him out!"
"Yes, Grandma!"
Chu Ling has never been soft-hearted when it comes to enforcing family laws, not to mention Chu Xiu's current state. He really should be locked up and calmed down.
Shi Chunfen watched Chu Xiu being dragged away by Chu Ling, and was very worried that their newly-relaxed brotherly relationship would return to a freezing point because of this. It was only because of her poor health that she had to stay in the capital to protect her pregnancy.
The family's stay in the capital has caused Chu Xiu and Ruyan to meet each other, causing such a big incident.
Seeing that she was on the verge of falling, Yu Atu quickly stepped forward to support her, "Cousin, it's important to take care of yourself."
Shi Chunquin glanced at her gratefully and held her arm, "Usagi, can you go for a walk with me?"
Yu Atu understood instantly, nodded and said: "Okay."
Seeing the two women turn around and walk out of the house, Chu Run hesitated for a moment, but still followed, "Let me accompany you."
The two of them stopped, Shi Chunquin looked at him, and said amusedly: "Do you know where we are going?"
Chu Run raised his eyebrows, "Don't you go to the brothel to suppress the rumors and meet that Ruyan by the way?"
Seeing that he revealed their thoughts with one word, Shi Chunquin smiled, nodded and said, "Since you are free, then come with me."
A group of people got on the carriage to find Ruyan. When the Spring Equinox asked Li Yan to find someone to inform Chu Ling, they set off leisurely. After this period of recuperation at the County Lord's Mansion, her body was stronger than before.
It's a lot, and the fetus is stable, so going out for a short trip is not a problem.
The brothel where Ruyan is located is the most luxurious fireworks place in the capital. Its full name is Yanyu Pavilion. It is said that the consumption here can cost hundreds of taels of silver in one night, which is an income that many people will not be able to earn in their lifetime. Ruyan is here.
The ransom price for an oiran is more than a thousand gold, but Yanyu Pavilion quits at the request, which shows the confidence of the boss. If they want them to work together to suppress the rumors, it will probably take a lot of effort.
The group of people parked the carriage at the back door, and Chu Run came forward to talk to the boy. It didn't take long for Ruyan to send someone to welcome them in.
Yu Atu was afraid that Chu Run would also fall in love with Ruyan, so he sent him to clear the way for the boss of Yanyu Pavilion as soon as he entered the door. He and Shi Chunfen were responsible for communicating with Ruyan. Chu Run had no interest in the fireworks woman at first, so out of the idea of avoiding suspicion, he
Agree with Yu Atu’s suggestion.
The three soldiers were divided into two groups. Shi Chunfen and Yu Atu were quickly welcomed into Ruyan's room. They all said that the woman with fireworks was very kitsch, but what Shi Chunfen saw today was not the same. At least this Ruyan's room was better than hers.
The room was much more elegant. When she and Yu Atu entered, they thought they had entered the room of a lady. No wonder Chu Xiu said that this woman was very different from other women in brothels.
"Girl, we're here." The boy who led them stopped outside the curtain of the inner room.
"Yes." A pleasant female voice sounded softly from inside the curtain, and the boy consciously left the room.
After he left, Shi Chunfen and Yu Atu looked at each other and asked Li Yan to step forward and ask, "Is this Miss Ruyan? My master is the eldest and fourth young mistress of the Chu family. I wonder if I can come in?"
There was a sneer from inside the curtain, and a self-deprecating voice came, "It's the eldest mistress and the fourth mistress, so why is there no second mistress?"
Without waiting for Chunfen and Yu Atu to reply, she quickly said: "That's all, a woman like me is not worthy of seeing his wife, so you can come in."
With her permission, Li Yan and Yu Atu helped Shi Chunquin into the back room one by one.
In the room, a stunning beauty sat in it. She had bright eyes and white teeth, and her skin was as good as snow. She wore a pearl and coral rocker on her head, and she was covered in gold silk and green tulle. She was even more beautiful than the most beautiful woman that Chun Equinox and Yu Atu had seen before, Sangpi.
It's hundreds of times more beautiful. Not to mention the men who are fascinated by it, even the two women feel that they can only watch it from a distance and not play with it.
Seeing them coming in, Ruyan's eyes paused for a moment on Shi Chunfen's belly, and she frowned and said, "Why is there a pregnant woman here?" She hesitated for a moment, then stood up and went to find a pillow for Shi Chunfen.
Place it on the chair where she will sit.
Regardless of whether her behavior was intentional to please, Shi Chunfen already had a good impression of her.
"I'm sorry, I'm Ah Xiu's sister-in-law." Shi Chunfen took the initiative to introduce her: "This is my cousin and the fourth young mistress of the Chu family. Today we took the liberty to visit because of Ah Xiu's expulsion from Yanyu Pavilion.
At the same time, he also wants to see what his beloved woman looks like."
Her words were very gentle, not at all arrogant like those of the female relatives of high-ranking officials. Coupled with the words "beloved woman", Ruyan's expression suddenly softened a lot, "Beloved woman?" She smiled self-deprecatingly,
"The eldest young lady really praises me, isn't she a woman who was returned by your Chu family?"
Although she said this in a self-deprecating tone, Shi Chunfen could still hear the deep sadness. For most women, it is more sad for a man to break his promise and gain weight than to refuse to promise. Shi Chunfen is also a woman, how could she not
Do you understand her anger?
"Miss Ruyan, please don't say that." Shi Chunfen said seriously: "Every woman is unique, how can we use the word 'return' to measure it? No matter if it is you or another woman today, who failed to enter our Chu
The door to our home is a treasure of our Chu family, and it is definitely not your own problem."
This was the first time Ruyan heard this theory, and she found it a bit funny at the same time, "What the eldest young lady said is really nice. If it's a 'treasure', how can you 'return it'? Aren't you contradicting yourself?"
"If the spear is not contradictory, it depends on the angle from which it is viewed." Shi Chunquin said seriously: "It's up to you to take the treasure, and it's up to me to return it. As long as you don't despise yourself, anyone can be a priceless treasure, right?"
Ruyan was stunned for a while and was speechless.
Although she is the oiran of Yanyu Pavilion and has always been favored by men, this is the first time someone has said that she is a priceless treasure.
Those men coaxed her and doted on her, all because of her appearance, but the woman in front of her said this without any distracting thoughts, as if she was really a woman worthy of being cherished.
Ruyan tugged at the corners of her lips and laughed, "The young lady said so much just to make me happy and make me leave the second master willingly, right?"
Shi Chunfen didn't expect her to think so, so she couldn't help but shook her head, "Whether or not you want to leave him is your own business. Our Chu family has no right to interfere."
Ruyan chuckled softly and interrupted: "Whether you marry me or not is your own decision, and I am also in no position to comment."
Seeing her aggressiveness, Yu Atu suddenly became dissatisfied, "Can you stop talking to yourself here? We have no intention of making things difficult for you, but you are like a hedgehog with thorns everywhere?!"
"Usagi!" Shichun Equinox quickly interrupted her, but it was still too late.
Ruyan's face instantly turned ugly, and she said dissatisfiedly: "You keep saying that you don't mean to make things difficult for me, so why did you come to the door? To put it bluntly, you just want to force me to leave the second master, why are you showing off here! I am your words,
Just lay out the conditions and see if I agree, instead of wasting time by rambling here and there!"
"Miss Ruyan, you misunderstood..." Shi Chunfen explained: "We have no intention of forcing you to leave Ah Xiu, and we don't have the ability. Everyone knows that Miss Ruyan is the number one in Yanyu Pavilion, and she is worth more than that.
Thousands of gold, even if you think about it, you can't despise those external things. Money can't let you leave Ah Xiu, and Quan certainly can't. Maybe there are people in this world who can, but it will never be our Chu family. After all, the whole capital knows how miserable our Chu family is.
, how can I use force to suppress you?"
Seeing that she had lowered the attitude of the Chu family so low, Ruyan's expression softened a little and said with a smile: "Down and out? If you were down and out, the second master wouldn't come to Yanyu Pavilion to get drunk every night. The expenses of Yanyu Pavilion,
Not everyone can afford it.”
Shi Chunfen smiled and said bluntly: "If you have money, you won't be considered poor. I'm afraid every girl in Yanyu Pavilion is in a high position."
Ruyan raised her eyebrows but said nothing.
Yanyu Pavilion is the largest brothel in the capital. Every girl in it is worth a lot of money and has saved a lot of money. If money is used to measure status, all of them are indeed unattainable.
Seeing that she did not interrupt him, Shi Chunfen knew that she was speaking to her heart and continued: "Our Chu family does not lack real money, but in terms of identity and status, what does it mean in this huge capital?
I heard from Ah Xiu that many of Miss Ruyan’s patrons are from well-known families, and some of them are high-ranking officials and royal relatives. Compared with them, we, Ah Xiu, really have no advantage. If you can like him, you are already him.
It is your honor, how can it be that our Chu family looks down upon you?"
These words were not intended to be flattering, but rather a genuine emotion that Shi Chunquin made after entering the Misty Rain Pavilion.
Not to mention that the Chu family's wealth has no advantage in the Yanyu Pavilion, but with Ruyan's appearance, Chu Xiu is not the only man in the world who is willing to spend a lot of money on her?
She can redeem herself if she wants to be redeemed, and can return to Yanyu Pavilion if she doesn't want to be redeemed. This freedom and ease alone are enough to prove that she is not an ordinary woman with fireworks.
Seeing that she had hit the point, Ruyan sneered and said sarcastically: "If I were really as good as you said, how could Ah Xiu and I end up like this?"
Mentioning this, Shi Chunfen sighed and said frankly: "This is the purpose of my coming here this time. Although Miss Ruyan, you are refined and sincere towards Ah Xiu, but things in this world can often be resolved without sincerity.
I believe you have heard about the current situation of our Chu family in the capital, Miss Ruyan. The head of Huating County was killed in the Jinluan Palace. Our Chu family is already walking on thin ice. If there is any more turmoil, I am afraid that the Chu family will become even worse.
The place is notorious. Not to mention Ah Xiu, even the futures of his eldest brother and several cousins will be affected. Because of this, the elders in the family will refuse to let you in. What they refuse is not you, but
I hope you can understand this worldly prejudice and gossip."
"What a secular prejudice and gossip!" Ruyan sneered: "But why should I bear all this? In the final analysis, it is just Chu Xiu who broke his promise and got rich. This is a matter between me and him, and it is not your turn to interfere.
.”
"We have no intention of interfering." Shi Chunquin explained: "Whether you believe it or not, we came to Yanyu Pavilion today just to suppress the rumors and apologize to you on behalf of Axiu."
"Apologise?" Let alone Ruyan, even Yu Atu was a little surprised, "Cousin, are you crazy?"
After all, they are also two young ladies of the Chu family, but they want to apologize to a fireworks woman?!
"It's just an apology." Shi Chunfen said seriously: "Because of our Chu family's affairs, Ah Xiu broke his trust and caused a big fuss in Yanyu Pavilion. All of this should be borne by our Chu family. I hope
Miss Ruyan, please forgive me."
As if he didn't expect that they were here for this, Ruyan's expression was stunned on the spot, quite at a loss, "You...can't say that."
She looked at Shi Chunfen's humiliating look with a big belly, her expression was very complicated, "Even if I am unreasonable, I will not ask a pregnant woman to apologize to me."
Seeing that she still had sense of proportion, Yu Atu curled her lips and said, "You still have a conscience."
Shi Chunquin rolled his eyes at her, and then she shut her mouth tightly, not daring to speak anymore.
Ruyan smiled and said directly: "Even if I have to apologize, it is Chu Xiu who apologizes to me, and it is not your turn to apologize."
Seeing her drawing inferences so quickly, Shi Chunfen couldn't help but laugh, "I don't believe Ah Xiu didn't apologize to you, otherwise he wouldn't have been so drunk that he was thrown out of the Yanyu Pavilion."
Seeing that she had guessed what happened, Ruyan raised her eyebrows and admitted: "Yes, I pretended to forgive him, then got him drunk, and then sent someone to throw him out. He should be punished for treating me like this.
"
"Then I wonder if Miss Ruyan has forgiven him after this punishment is over?" Shi Chunquin asked.
Ruyan paused and said nothing.
Seeing her awkward look, Shi Chunfen's smile deepened, "If you don't forgive him, you won't see us today, right?"