Xiao Feng quickly pulled Yan Niang off the wooden horse. At this time, he confirmed that Yan Niang had misunderstood, but he didn't know where to start explaining.
"Don't think blindly, I took over the Shuntian Mansion case and came to you for help.
There are rumors on the street that the king of Shuntian Prefecture is an official, likes romantic affairs, and often goes to Fireworks Willow Alley.
You are considered the leader of this industry in the capital, so I want to ask you about it."
Only then did Yan Niang regain her composure, her legs were still weak, she leaned on the wooden horse and smiled sweetly at Xiao Feng.
"Look at you, if you didn't tell me earlier, you were so scared that I almost collapsed on the horse.
Mr. Xiao, I don't know about others. Is this Wang an official? He is definitely not a fun person.
I can’t say I’ve never been there, but I’m definitely not a regular visitor.”
Xiao Feng frowned: "Don't you need to go and inquire again? I see that you stay at Chunyan Tower on weekdays. Can you be sure of the information on Goulan in other brothels?"
Yan Niang chuckled, covered her mouth with a handkerchief, and looked at Xiao Feng with eyes that seemed to be dripping with water.
"Mr. Xiao, that's why I say that I can't be sure about others. But Wang Tuiguan is an official. As long as he is an official, I can be sure."
Knowing that Xiao Feng didn't understand, Yan Niang took the initiative to tell the secret without him asking.
"Master Xiao, I am only telling you this, and you must not spread it to anyone else. I haven't even told Zhang Tianci!"
Xiao Feng inexplicably felt a familiar smell. In later generations, he had a big-mouthed front desk girl who always started like this every time he talked to others:
I am only telling you this, and you must not spread it outside...
"The brothel hooks and bars in the capital each have their own ownership on the surface, but behind the scenes they are all under the jurisdiction of the Jiaofang Division, because behind the Jiaofang Division is the Director of Ceremonies, and Mr. Xiao should know that."
Xiao Feng nodded. Zhang Tianci told him this after he was elected president. If Zhang Tianci didn't tell Xiao Feng what Zhang Tianci knew, he would feel uncomfortable all over.
"But there is something else that Mr. Xiao doesn't know, that is, at the end of every month, every brothel has to go to the Jiaofang Department to hand in their monthly payment."
Although Xiao Feng didn't know, he didn't feel surprised. Since the Jiaofang Division had management rights and could help them smooth things over, it was normal to charge some protection fees.
"As for the monthly payment, in addition to the money, there is also an account book. Does Mr. Xiao know what kind of account book it is?"
Yan Niang smiled like a charming little fox. Xiao Feng pondered for a moment and suddenly opened his eyes wide. He guessed it.
"Could it be the list of clients who visited each brothel that month?"
Yan Niang twisted her waist exaggeratedly, as if she was showing off her full strength.
"Young master is really very witty, that's the list of clients! Especially officials, no matter what rank they are, as long as they are officials, they should record them with emphasis.
The time, number of visits, and how much money was spent must be recorded in detail."
Xiao Feng's heart was racing rapidly, but on the surface he was calm.
"Won't they wear civilian clothes and use fake names?"
Yan Niang clapped her hands: "Of course, we do this all the time! Who would shout as soon as they enter the door, I am a doctor from the Ministry of Justice! They all use pseudonyms and wear casual clothes."
But sir, if an official from other places comes once in a while, he might be able to get through it, but if he comes more often, he will be discovered.
Not to mention the local officials in the capital, who can they keep secret from? It may be okay once in a while, but if they go there often, nothing can be kept secret."
Xiao Feng nodded, already understanding what Yan Niang meant.
"So, you've seen all those lists, but you haven't seen Wang Tuiguan in them, or have rarely seen his name?"
"That's right, on that list, the stewards of each building can only see their own list. Because Mr. Chen has a certain regard for me, he asked me to help manage some things in the Jiaofang Department, which gives me a little power.
The name of Wang Tuiguan only appeared once or twice at most, and he went with his colleagues. There was no social occasion for drinking flowers and wine, and he didn't even spend the night."
Xiao Feng smiled and nodded: "You helped me this time, and I will help you again if I have a chance in the future."
This was Xiao Feng's principle of fair trade, but Yan Niang didn't appreciate it and twisted her waist with an unhappy look on her face.
"What are you talking about, Mr. Xiao? Don't tell me that you are half the boss of Chunyan Tower. It's your first time here. Shouldn't I still be slow to treat you?"
Xiao Feng was speechless. It was the first time he entered Chunyan Tower that the rumor of his unique taste became a legend in the capital...
Xiao Feng was very interested in who asked for the list of prostitutes that was submitted every month.
But he knew that this matter must be beyond Yan Niang's authority, and it would be in vain to ask, so there was no need to bother.
In full view of everyone, the door of the guest room opened, and Xiao Feng walked out, neatly dressed and with a normal expression. There seemed to be nothing suspicious about him.
Everyone was a little disappointed, but then the mother, Yan Niang, came out with a blush on her face, her robe was wrinkled on the wooden horse, her legs were weak, and she was obviously shaking when she walked.
Everyone suddenly became excited again - he didn’t run away! It was real! We witnessed Mr. Xiao’s unique taste!
Although An Qingyue had rougher lines, she felt something was wrong from the looks and whispers of the onlookers, and she glared at Xiao Feng angrily.
"What did you do in there, and did you do it for so long?"
Xiao Feng shook his head: "You don't understand even if I tell you, let's go!"
Yan Niang was deliberately angry at An Qingyue from behind, twisting her slender waist and shouting: "Master Xiao comes here often, I will keep this guest room for you."
An Qingyue rolled her eyes and ignored her. After the two of them walked some distance away from Chunyan Tower, An Qingyue suddenly said something.
"Actually, I understand. I was chasing a flower picker and caught him while he was still committing the crime, so..."
Xiao Feng didn't want to continue on this topic at all.
"Wang Tuiguan is not a romantic person, and the source of the rumors is suspicious."
As expected, An Qingyue immediately forgot what she didn't understand and clapped her hands excitedly.
"I just said that Lao Wang can't be that kind of person! He looks like a serious person, not like you..."
Xiao Feng gritted his teeth and resisted the urge to slap her on the head.
"So that rumor should have been deliberately spread by someone. Since this rumor is suspicious, then all the rumors on the street during this period are also suspicious."
An Qingyue was stunned for a moment, then understood.
"Are you saying that these rumors that King Jing has a violent tendency towards women and that a maid is missing from King Jing's palace are all false?"
Xiao Feng nodded and looked at An Qingyue, making her a little flustered.
"What are you looking at? What's wrong with me?"
"You are the head catcher of Shuntian Prefecture. It shouldn't be difficult for you to investigate the source of street rumors."
An Qingyue thought for a while and nodded vigorously.
"Although I myself have less dealings with the three religions and nine schools of thought, my agents have dealt with a lot of them, so there should be no problem!"
"Well, you go back to Shuntian Mansion to make arrangements. Also, don't forget the person who reported the discovery of a female body in the dry well.
Find out what this person does. He was discovered not long after the person died. He was lucky."
An Qingyue was stunned for a while, watching Xiao Feng walking in another direction. Although she didn't want to talk to him, she still stamped her feet based on the principle of sincere cooperation.
"What are you going to do?"
"I'm going to the Ministry of Industry to find a friend and run some errands."
"Do you still have friends in the Ministry of Works?" An Qingyue was surprised. Among the six departments, the one who hated Xiao Feng the most was probably the Ministry of Works.
Xiao Feng looked at An Qingyue with a smile, a pure look on his face.
"Zhao Wenhua, we have such a good relationship."
Zhao Wenhua, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, sneezed and looked around in confusion. There was no wind, not cold...