The Madam was really anxious. She saw that Zuixianlou was about to stand out and become the most famous brothel in the capital. But something like this happened at this critical moment. How could she not be anxious?
The most important thing is that the person who redeemed Wan Ling's life was very well-established and was actually the son of the Duke of the country. She did not dare to refuse.
Although Jinzhi has a lofty status, he has no real power and is inconvenient to take action.
Usually, it is okay to pretend to be powerful and frighten the children of aristocratic families by relying on the royal family. But if you really want to meet a figure with both status and real power like the Duke, even Jin Zhi will have difficulty in dealing with him.
The only hope at present is the man in front of him, Mr. Li, who asked the emperor to use a large number of royal guards to search for him all over the capital.
The Madam was extremely anxious, but Li Qing was quite calm.
"It's not a bad thing if someone redeems Wan Ling's life." Li Qing said with a smile, "It's better than performing a show here."
Bustard: "..."
She never expected that Li Qing would be so heartless, simply... heartless.
"Miss Wanling fell in love with you at first sight." The Madam had no choice but to play the emotional card, "Yesterday the Jin Yiwei came to visit, and Miss Wanling was very worried..."
"Haha..." Li Qing interrupted her, "Madam, if you don't want to, just don't agree!
Under the emperor's feet, there are still people who dare to buy and sell by force? "
Li Qing knew the brothel's backer, and seeing that even the Madam was worried about it, he naturally didn't want to get involved.
The Madam also had a helpless look on her face. The person who came had already revealed his identity. Her father was the current Duke of the country and her uncle was the current Emperor. Even if she had the courage to do so, she would not dare to disagree!
"Madam, would Sister Wanling be willing?" Hongxiu asked.
"Of course not."
The Madam shook her head, with a hint of resentment, "Wan Ling's thoughts are all on Mr. Li, so who would be willing to do so.
Anyway, since Mr. Li is afraid of trouble, he has no choice but to wrong Wan Ling. Alas... She was born in a brothel. Even if she redeems her body, what status will she have? It may not be any better than being in a brothel, and she might be sent back and forth. , reduced to a plaything.
What a pity, she is only fifteen years old! "
Li Qing originally didn't want to be troublesome, but after hearing the last sentence, he finally felt sympathy, "What is the background of the other party?"
The Madam was overjoyed and said, "I heard that she seems to have something to do with the Duke."
Naturally, Li Qing didn't believe what the Madam said. He thought about it and said, "Madam, go and tell the man that you won't sell me. If he refuses to let me go, I will stand up for Wan Ling."
"really?"
"certainly!"
…
Downstairs lobby.
The Eighth Prince covered his face with a small gold-painted fan, only revealing his eyes, with a slightly nervous expression, "Jinglong, will we pass this time? What if our family finds out..."
"Cousin, don't panic." Li Jinglong is similar in age to the Eighth Prince, but he behaves quite maturely, "I only told the Madam my identity, and I'm sorry she doesn't dare to say anything.
Don't worry, I didn't tell you your identity. If anything happens, it's mine. "
"Jinglong~" The Eighth Prince looked moved, "That's interesting."
Li Jinglong said generously, "When we take the people back, let me show you enough first."
"watch together."
Li Jinglong: "..."
What’s the point of just looking at it?
My cousin is still too naive!
The eighth prince Zhu Zi had a look of joy on his face. He spent 500 taels last time, but he didn't even know who the other party was. This time he must see the true face of Mount Lu.
Seeing the bustard coming downstairs, he hurriedly said, "Jinglong, the old bustard is down."
"Cousin, please keep an eye on it."
Li Jinglong smiled complacently and stepped forward slowly, "Madam, how are you thinking about it?"
He was very confident that he had given up everything. As long as the madam didn't show off her head, he would never dare to refuse.
The Madam was indeed worried, but thinking of Wanling's importance to Zuixian Tower now and Li Qing's promise, she plucked up the courage to say:
"Young Master, I'm really sorry. Wan Ling is the signature of Zuixian Restaurant. If she leaves, the restaurant's business will definitely plummet. Why don't you look at other Qinghuan people..."
"Have you thought about it?"
Li Jinglong's face darkened, "Believe it or not, I will let your Zuixian Tower close tomorrow?"
This was purely a threat, not to mention that he didn't dare. Even if he had the courage, his cautious father would not let him act recklessly, and would reward him with his favorite big mouth.
The Madam was silent for a moment and then gave in again, "Master, you think this is a good idea. Xiuxiang is also a servant of the Qing Dynasty. How about the slave family giving her to the Master?"
"I'm not short of money."
Li Jinglong was annoyed. He was more mature than the eighth prince, but only in matters between men and women. Everything else was the same. At this moment, the playboy lost his temper and started playing tricks.
"Let me ask you, will you let him go?"
"...I'm sorry!" the bustard summoned up the courage to say.
At this time, Li Jinglong was completely angry. I was the Duke of the country and my uncle was the Emperor, but he was disobeyed several times by a brothel madam. He couldn't bear it.
"Come on~"
Li Jinglong pointed to the stage and said, "Bring her down to me."
The hall suddenly fell silent. Although everyone was unhappy, no one dared to speak. They were not stupid. People who could act so presumptuously at the emperor's feet must have great backgrounds and were definitely not something they could provoke.
Several young men dressed as book boys hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward.
Wan Ling's little face was as white as snow. She looked at the approaching people, her grape-like eyes full of fear. She could still protect her body in the brothel, but once she was ransomed, she couldn't even protect her body.
Being born in a brothel, facing such a powerful family, she was destined to be unqualified as a concubine and could only be used as a plaything. She would inevitably be sent around as goods in the future.
Moreover, Li Jinglong was childish and dissolute, and Li Qingzhuyu was in front of him, so she naturally looked down upon him.
But even though she was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, what could she do about this situation?
Wan Ling turned back in despair and forgot to glance at the second floor, but happened to look at Li Qing in the corridor on the second floor.
"Mr. Li..."
Wan Ling whispered, wanting him to make the decision for her, but she swallowed her words again. The other party had a very powerful background. Can Mr. Li afford to offend him?
Even if he could afford it, would he stand up for a prostitute like himself?
The next moment, her eyes were full of surprise.
"stop!"
Li Qing's voice was not loud, but everyone present heard it clearly.
Several servants of the Li Mansion immediately stopped, not because they were afraid of Li Qing, but because they were unwilling to do so. If the incident spread to the manor, they would be in trouble.
Now that someone has given them steps, they are naturally happy to use the slope to get down.
Li Jinglong's lungs were about to burst with anger. After being contradicted repeatedly, the thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy could no longer suppress his anger.
A prostitute dares to ruin his good deeds, do you really think he is easy to bully?
Damn it, everyone is against me, but I boasted so much in front of my cousin, how can I still be around if I don’t come back? Li Jinglong turned around and comforted:
"Cousin, don't worry, no one can keep her today, I said so."
"Eh? Cousin, cousin..."
Li Jinglong looked around the crowd, but didn't see his cousin's shadow. He wondered, "Have you seen my cousin?"
Several people shook their heads, saying they didn't see it.
"Sir, let's go back. If the master knows about this, I will..."
"Shut up!" Li Jinglong also said that his cousin was disappointed with him, and he was even more angry, "I'm going to make a decision, pull that woman down.
Go quickly! "
The servant had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward.
"Let's see who dares!" Li Qing shouted softly, jumped down from the second floor, and landed firmly on the stage, "Who dares to buy and sell under the emperor's feet?"
The hall suddenly burst into exclamations. Some were amazed at his martial arts skills, while others were surprised at his courage. They all had expressions of admiration on their faces.
They didn't dare to offend Li Jinglong, but if they saw someone who dared, of course they would support him.
These people are all here for Wan Ling. Li Jinglong ransomed people when he came up. Naturally, they share the same hatred.
When Li Jinglong saw everyone looking at him with unkind expressions, and seeing Li Qing's extraordinary martial arts skills, he felt a little guilty, but the matter had come to this, and now that he had ceased his activities, he felt that he could not get off the stage.
"Are you good at spanking? Is spanking useful?
To go out and hang out, you need to be powerful and have a background.
Which path are you on? "
Li Qing sneered and said, "Of course I'm from the Ming Dynasty. Which path are you from?"
"I……"
Li Jinglong choked for a moment. Even though he was angry, he did not dare to announce his family name in public. This was a brothel!
Li Qing smiled slightly, "It turns out he's just a young and careless boy!
I miss you because you are still young, so I will give you a chance. If I go back now, I can put the past behind me. "
"You're letting things go?" Li Jinglong laughed angrily, but at the same time he felt confident, thinking that Li Qing was showing fear, "What if I don't go back?"
Li Qing didn't waste any more words and walked straight forward to Li Jinglong.
Li Jinglong shouted quickly: "Block him!"
The servant immediately stepped forward to block Li Qing, but flew out the next moment.
Li Qing grabbed Li Jinglong and said calmly, "A prince who breaks the law is guilty of the same crime as the common people. I don't care who you are or what your background is. I will catch you if you commit a crime."
He dared to attack the consort of Princess Anqing, the emperor's legitimate daughter, and there was no shortage of a powerful playboy.
Just like that, in full view of everyone, the arrogant Li Jinglong was carried out like a chicken.
The servant of the Li Mansion struggled to sit up from the ground, was stunned for a moment, and immediately chased him out in a hurry, but... it was still a step too late.
Outside Zuixian Tower, dusk fell.
Li Qing's figure had long since disappeared. Several people looked at each other in confusion, all of them with earthy faces. One of them said tremblingly:
"Quick, go and invite the Duke!"
