Time Travel: Brothel Maid

Chapter 36 A tacit understanding

"In the future, the money you make from this business will surely double, but I see that you are writing non-stop today, which is very time-consuming and energy-consuming. There will be more customers coming in the future, and you may not be able to handle it this way. I have an idea. Why don't you make stamps with the numbers from one to twenty, and then you only need to print the numbers chosen by the customers on the paper in sequence. You can also make several sets of stamps, so that it will be easier if the customers want to print on the paper themselves."

Xiao Guoer's eyes lit up and her voice could not hide her excitement after Tang Jingchen finished speaking.

"Brother Tang, we are thinking alike. I also want to carve a set of seals, but you are more thoughtful. If there is only one set, there will inevitably be crowds and waiting when there are many guests. It is better to make a few sets. Brother Tang, you are so smart!"

Xiao Guoer might be able to find this problem tomorrow, but Tang Jingchen was able to predict the problem that would happen tomorrow, which was quite rare. Therefore, she felt that Tang Jingchen was indeed quite smart and far-sighted.

Tang Jingchen thought about what she said about "being in tune with each other", and his heart was slightly moved. He couldn't help but smile, "Xiao Guo'er is so smart. It's really an honor to receive your praise."

Xiao Guoer didn't notice anything unusual and said disapprovingly, "Why are you being so modest? You are much smarter than me."

Xiao Guoer was not exaggerating. She really thought that Tang Jingchen was smarter than her. The reason she could come up with these ideas was only because she was a modern person and naturally had more knowledge than the people here.

But Tang Jingchen is different, he is really smart.

Xiao Guoer felt that she was lucky to know a wise and generous gentleman like Tang Jingchen.

"You helped me so much this time. If you need anything in the future, I will definitely help you as long as I can."

Xiao Guoer said this seriously and then smiled shyly, "But you are so capable and your family owns Jinxianglou, so you don't need a small character like me to help you."

Tang Jingchen laughed softly, "Xiao Guo'er, you don't have to be polite, and don't belittle yourself. We are friends. If you have any problems, I will help you. If I have any problems, I will definitely ask you for help."

Xiao Guoer was delighted, "That's still undecided!"

"A word is settled!"

Fu Qi'an answered loudly.

The two walked all the way to Zhuxian Lane, said goodbye, and went back to their homes.

As the two figures gradually disappeared into the distance, three people walked out from behind a poplar tree in Zhuxian Lane.

It was Fu Qian and his two followers who were hiding.

I don't know how long I followed behind.

Fu Qian looked at the backs of the two men and the sounds of laughter coming from afar, his eyes narrowed and his fists clenched.

Tang Jingchen, the son of a merchant, is such an eyesore!

Fu Qi'an turned around and walked away, but he was not heading back to the Fu residence.

The attendant Fu An asked, "Where are you going, sir?"

"Zunyi Palace."

"But it's late now, why don't we go tomorrow?"

"What do you know? Only in the dark can we hide from others."

The follower Fu An said no more and just followed his master's quick steps silently.

The Zunyi Palace.

Zhao Yunrong was wearing a crescent-white robe, his casual attire, and his hair was not tied up with a crown. He only had a white jade hairpin pinned on top of his head, which showed that he had no intention of meeting any outside guests.

Zhao Yunrong frowned and looked at Fu Qi'an with an unfriendly expression.

The strong smell of powder on this guy's body is pungent. I don't know which brothel or whorehouse he just crawled from.

I don't know how the Minister of Revenue, that mature and prudent man, pampers this old man on a daily basis. It's really ridiculous.

If it weren't for the fact that this playboy, who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun, had some unconventional ideas that could sometimes be of great use, he would have asked him to get lost as far away as possible. How could he tolerate him disturbing his peace and polluting the air in the middle of the night?

"What's the matter?"

Zhao Yunrong looked at Fu Qian who was kneeling on the ground, but did not call out to him.

Fu Qi'an knelt down and replied, "Your Majesty, I have thought of a way to bring General Chen under your command."

Zhao Yunrong raised his eyebrows, his impatient expression eased a little, and his tone was no longer harsh.

"Oh? What's the method? Get up and answer."

Fu Qian stood up, but still bent slightly respectfully.

No matter how reckless he was outside, even without fear of his father, he did not dare to act presumptuously in front of the Eighth Prince.

"General Chen once had a special liking for Yingniang from Zuihua Tower and praised her pipa skills, but he was unable to have sex with her because of Zhou Fangye."

Zhao Yunrong knew all this. Zuihualou was originally his property, but the world was unaware of his identity.

"So what? She's just a prostitute. Chen Fengyao wouldn't be obsessed with a prostitute. Besides, as far as I know, he has been having fun with other women and has probably forgotten Yingniang a long time ago."

Chen Fengyao was a great general and he had access to all kinds of women. Zhao Yunrong didn't believe that he could have such deep feelings for a prostitute.

Fu Qi'an answered confidently, "Your Highness is a man of great talent and vision. He usually thinks about the great affairs of the country, but he doesn't know much about trivial matters like love. Men always have a special feeling for women they don't have. As the saying goes, the less you can get, the better. General Chen is also a man. If he can get Yingniang, who once favored him but failed to get her, I think he will definitely thank Your Highness."

Zhao Yunrong suddenly recalled the stunningly beautiful woman he had caught a glimpse of in Zuihua Tower that night.

Is he like this too?

Is it because you couldn't get it that you can't forget it?

Zhao Yunrong withdrew his thoughts, "But Yingniang has redeemed herself and regained her freedom. She also cares about Zhou Fangye. How can she be used by me and willingly switch to Chen Fengyao's arms?"

It turned out that the Eighth Prince knew everything about such a trivial matter as redeeming a prostitute. Fu Qi'an was stunned for a moment.

This Eighth Prince is truly unfathomable. I remember my father saying that he has a network of information spread all over the world, and it seems to be true.

Fu Qi'an's expression became more respectful and cautious.

"I heard that Yingniang was not taken into Zhou Fangye's mansion, but was placed in Zhuxian Lane as a concubine. I guess Censor Zhou did not agree with his son taking a prostitute into his mansion to bring disgrace to the family. Moreover, Zhou Fangye has not married yet. It is immoral to take a concubine before marrying a wife."

"Zhou Fangye is devoted to Yingniang right now, so Yingniang might not mind being his mistress for a while. But if Zhou Fangye gets married and falls in love with someone else, Yingniang will realize that Zhou Fangye is no longer a good match for her. She will be disheartened and might even turn to the light and find someone who can protect her."