Xiao Lü, pay the bill!

After much effort, Lu Yong and Lü Si finally managed to carry Qin Yu to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

The moment the sedan chair was put down, the two of them collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily with their tongues hanging out.

I'm so fucking tired!

Their shoulders must be chafed raw!

No, we have to find a way to make that bastard let them go!

There are still thirteen days until the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet!

If they were made to carry it for thirteen days, it would surely cost them their lives.

"Oh my, Thirteenth Young Master!"

The madam came running out with an exaggerated smile, more enthusiastic than if she were seeing her own father. "Such a big thing happened, and you still came to support our business so early in the morning. We're so touched!"

fine!

You won't be moved for long!

Qin Yu chuckled inwardly, then said with an air of authority, "Lead the way!"

"Thirteenth Young Master!"

Qi Dachui stepped forward and grabbed Qin Yu, saying, "The Duke said you're not allowed to get close to women!"

"Who said I'm interested in women?"

Qin Yu lightly tapped Qi Dachui's head with his folding fan. "I'll just go in and sit for a bit. Is it not allowed for me to take a look?"

"this……"

Qi Dachui scratched his head. "That seems to be true."

As he spoke, Qi Dachui released Qin Yu.

"Hey you two, stop resting and keep up!"

Qin Yu called out to Lü Si and Lu Yong, then stepped into the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

Lu Si and Lu Yong exchanged a silent glance, then followed with bitter faces.

Upon entering the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, Qin Yu immediately sat down like a lord, ordering, "Bring out all the girls here who perform but don't sell their bodies!"

"The Thirteenth Young Master is so magnanimous!"

The madam, flattering him, excitedly ran to call the girls.

Soon, six girls who performed but did not sell their bodies were brought before Qin Yu.

Although the six women had different appearances, they were all quite good-looking.

Ugh!

It's so nice to have a world without live streamers!

The women in any brothel are all quite beautiful!

Unlike in the past, since live streamers became popular, the appearance of foot massage girls has been declining sharply!

After a moment of silent reflection, Qin Yu snapped out of his reverie: "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll redeem you all! Those who are willing, take a step forward!"

Upon hearing Qin Yu's words, the six of them immediately showed joy.

But soon, the joy on the faces of some of them disappeared.

The news of Qin Yu accepting the imperial edict has now spread!

Everyone knows that Qin Yu has no chance of completing that mission.

If he were to redeem them now, wouldn't he be asking them to die with him?

Although they didn't want to stay in brothels, they figured it was better to live a miserable life than to die!

After a moment's hesitation, only one girl holding a pipa stepped forward.

Got it!

Even if given the opportunity, it wouldn't be of any use!

Qin Yu shook his head inwardly, too lazy to waste any more words, and directly asked the madam, "Name your price!"

The madam's eyes darted around, and she tentatively asked with a smile, "Young Master Thirteen is a regular here. How about one thousand taels?"

"no problem!"

Qin Yu readily agreed, turning to Lü Si: "Little Lü, pay the bill!"

"On what grounds?"

Lü Si refused to continue.

He wants to take a few innocent girls with him to his grave, so why should he pay for it himself?

Qin Yu grinned: "Why don't you show your face?"

"you……"

Lu Si hesitated for a long time, then nodded with a heart full of grief and indignation.

Consider it money spent to save face!

You absolutely must not let anyone recognize you!

Soon, Lü Si paid the bill with the silver notes he carried with him. The madam happily gave Qin Yu the girl's indenture, but she was secretly puzzled.

Has the world changed?

Are sedan chair carriers these days so rich?

Having obtained the indenture, Qin Yu did not linger and immediately left with the girl named Baoqin.

Seeing that Qin Yu was not interested in women, Qi Dachui was relieved.

Next, Qin Yu visited two more brothels until he had spent all the remaining four thousand taels of silver on Lü Si before finally returning home.

But after all that trouble, they couldn't keep going even halfway there.

Their shoulders ached and their legs went weak, almost causing Qin Yu to fall.

Fortunately, the two managed to steady themselves with their last bit of strength and bring the sedan chair down.

"I can't take it anymore, I really can't..."

Lu Si slumped to the ground, disregarding his image, feeling as if his legs and shoulders no longer belonged to him.

If they carry him any further, he'll really lose his life.

Lu Yong was in an even worse state. As a scholar, his body was even weaker than Lü Si's, and he no longer had the strength to complain.

"That's not enough?"

Qin Yu opened his folding fan and leisurely looked at the two of them. "How about this, I'll hire a few people to carry you?"

what?

The two were stunned, staring at Qin Yu in disbelief.

Would Qin Yu really be so kind?

Qin Yu's lips curled into a smirk, and he immediately ordered Qi Dachui, "Go, find a few people, string them together like piglets, and parade them through the streets!"

"You...you dare!"

The two of them shouted at the same time.

If they were really carried through the streets like this, they would be too ashamed to face anyone.

Are you two idiots?

Qin Yu laughed, "At a time like this, what wouldn't I dare to do?"

"you……"

The two men's dirty faces twitched violently, a mixture of grief, indignation, and helplessness on their faces.

Yes!

Qin Yu didn't even bother to hold a birthday banquet; he just gave up and was clearly waiting to die!

At this point, he actually dared to do it!

His Majesty intended to pin all the blame on Qin Yu, so he certainly wouldn't take Qin Yu's life before the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet!

Even if they complain to His Majesty, it won't do any good!

What should I do?

What should we do?

Both of them racked their brains to think.

Qin Yu gave them no time to think and immediately ordered Qi Dachui to hire people.

"Wait!"

Lu Si suddenly shouted to stop Qi Dachui, and then immediately looked around.

Upon seeing the restaurant next door, he forced himself to stand up despite the pain all over his body and said aggressively to Qin Yu, "If you've got the guts, come with me to that restaurant!"

"Oh?"

Qin Yu laughed, "So you want to fight me one-on-one?"

"right!"

Lu Si stiffened his neck and said with great momentum, "Let's make a gentleman's agreement: if you lose, our feud will be settled!"

"And what if you lost?"

Qin Yu asked with great interest.

Is this guy really that brave?

I can't beat Big Hammer and the old guy, but I can't beat you?

If he can't even beat Lü Si, how can he be worthy of hanging around in the playboy circle of the capital?

I was in a bad mood anyway, so I decided to take it out on this free punching bag!

Lu Si stiffened his neck, as if possessed by a dragon soaring to great heights: "I'll do whatever you want! No questions asked!"

"Alright, I'll grant your wish!"

Qin Yu readily agreed, "Perfect timing, I wanted to practice!"

Soon, Qin Yu followed Lü Si to the restaurant.

The waiter quickly came forward, "Gentlemen, please come in..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Lu Si took out a jade pendant from his pocket and tossed it to the waiter, "I'd like a quiet superior room!"

Looking at Lü Si's appearance and then at the jade pendant in his hand, the waiter was stunned for a moment before quickly leading them to the upper room on the second floor.

Upon arriving at the room, Lü Si didn't order any food and simply kicked the waiter out.

Qin Yu was too lazy to waste words, so he rolled up his sleeves and prepared to get to work.

"stop!"

Lu Si stopped him with an imposing air, "Qin Yu, if you have the guts, then..."

"So what?"

Qin Yu clenched his fists and gently twisted his neck.

Lu Si steeled himself, knelt down with a thud, and said, "Just... just give me a chance to apologize!"