You were taken hostage, why pursue the Enemy's Empress?

Ying Wuji never thought that he would become so famous in Jiang City after staying at home for almost two days. He almost single-handedly brought down the Yihong Pavilion.

Talking about it outside was quite unpleasant.

He grinned and asked, "By the way, Miss Wu, what's the situation with Hua Chao's identity?"

This Hua Chao is a famous songstress in Jiang City, and her music is like celestial music. Although she is just a singer, many nobles and officials flock to her.

But in the past, Wuji was not very familiar with brothels and sent Bai Zhi to inquire about it. He found out that Hua Chao was not a member of the brothel, but was invited to play at the Yihong Pavilion with a large sum of money. She usually played behind a screen, and only true literati could see her beauty behind the screen.

It's probably like the status of a top female star in the previous life.

But the "difference" in Wu Shuangxu's mouth is definitely not this "difference."

Wu Shuangxu looked serious. "Do you know who Hua Chao's father is?"

Ying Wuji raised his eyebrows. "Who?"

Wu Shuangxu's voice became low. "Many years ago, a singer came to Jiang City with a young girl, claiming to be the wife and daughter of the current prime minister who was in exile at that time. They caused a sensation in Jiang City, but the singer later clarified that she had nothing to do with the prime minister and left Jiang City to make a living by singing. She died on a rainy night 14 years ago."

Ying Wuji's mouth twitched. "You mean Hua Chao is the illegitimate daughter of the singer and the prime minister?"

Under his gaze, Wu Shuangxu nodded. "Although it's just my speculation, it's almost certain! There was a case involving Hua Chao before. Although it was a death trap, she came out unscathed. I estimate that not many people in Jiang City know about this."

Ying Wuji clicked his teeth. This story is too melodramatic.

Bai Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Since the prime minister is willing to protect her, why doesn't he admit that she is his daughter? Why did the singer change her story?"

Wu Shuangxu shook her head. "I'm not sure why he doesn't want to admit it. But there is a clue as to why the singer changed her story. Although the prime minister has a high position in Li Kingdom, he is actually from a humble background. He was able to secure his position as prime minister because of his wife's family, the Wei family. Such a situation naturally cannot allow a singer to enter the family."

Bai Zhi suddenly realized, "So he's a man who depends on his wife's family!"

But Ying Wuji frowned. According to the information he knew, the prime minister was a very capable person, and even if he relied on his wife's family to achieve his current position, it was only a matter of combining strengths. The key issue now is not whether the prime minister is a man who depends on his wife's family, but why his illegitimate daughter is playing the piano.

He looked serious. "So is this case related to the prime minister?"@@novelbin@@

Although the diplomatic relations between Qian and Li kingdoms were good, it did not mean that there were no other voices in the court. The prime minister often mentioned the threat of Qian Kingdom, believing that the Legalist and Military strategist-ruled Qian Kingdom was a dangerous country that would become a major problem in the future.

Could it be...Wu Shuangxu's expression also became serious: "I'm not sure, but even if the Prime Minister wants to harm you, it's unlikely that he would let his illegitimate daughter do it personally. However, it's very likely that the Flying Fish Guards prohibited their subordinates from investigating this matter because of Hua Chao."

Ying Wuji stared at her: "This matter is of great importance. Do you still want to continue investigating?"

"I do!"

Although Wu Shuangxu looked serious, she did not hesitate at all: "Since I promised to help the young master find the truth, there is no reason for me to break my word. After we enter the High-class Brothel, I will act separately from the young master. When he approaches Hua Chao, I will reappear!"

"Good! Thank you!"

"No need!"

The two discussed the details again, and Wu Shuangxu gave Ying Wuji a waking charm and took twenty taels of silver from him before leaving with her sword, looking like an ordinary Mo family swordsman.

Bai Zhi held onto Ying Wuji's sleeve: "Young master! Even Wu Miss dared to get involved in such a big matter. Does she have ulterior motives towards you?"

Ying Wuji smiled and rubbed her head: "Don't worry! As long as we're poor enough, no one can take advantage of us!"

Bai Zhi was stunned for a moment: "The young master's words make sense!"

Soon, a short and sturdy young man rushed over.

This person was Wu Dan, who had also disguised himself, but his disguise skills were far inferior to Wu Shuangxu's, and he could be recognized without a second glance.

Wu Dan saw Bai Zhi: "Brother Wuji! Who goes to the High-class Brothel with their own girl?"

A quick look at " will leave you more fulfilled.

With one more person, they would have to spend another twenty taels of silver. How many times would they have to go to the High-class Brothel less?

Ying Wuji put his arm around his neck: "Don't talk nonsense! We're here to listen to music today. Don't be too attached to your three melons and two jujubes. I'll take you to make big money in a few days. Don't call me Brother Wuji anymore, it's too formal."

"What should I call you then?"

"Call me Brother Black Chicken!"

"Brother Black Chicken!"

The two brothers walked shoulder to shoulder and crossed the bridge over the river.

Because the truth had not yet been uncovered, all seven of the High-class Brothel's famous courtesans had been imprisoned, and business tonight was noticeably bleak.

But even a starving camel is bigger than a horse. Despite this, it was still one of the liveliest brothels in Jiangcheng. The noise could be heard from far away, and the madams led a group of charming women to entertain customers upstairs and downstairs, making passing scholars dizzy with their beauty.

However, when the two brothers arrived, the place became surprisingly quiet, and everyone looked at them.

Ying Wuji felt a little annoyed by their stares: "What are they looking at us for?"

Wu Dan also felt uneasy: "They might be looking at the High-class Brothel's dark lanterns."

Ying Wuji's mouth twitched, and he glared at the crowd: "If you keep staring at me, I'll ruin the entire High-class Brothel, leaving you homeless. Get out of the way!"

The madam trembled and quickly ordered her girls to make way, watching the three of them enter the brothel.

One of the girls panicked: "Madam Li, aren't you inviting a wolf into the house? Yesterday, more than ten of us sisters were imprisoned because of him, and today..."Madam Li also had some worries, but could only comfort: "It's nothing, it was just an accident yesterday."

A scholar beside them said, "No! Madam Li, you see, Ying Wuji was originally well-behaved, but after this incident, he has become so arrogant and unruly. The Yihong Pavilion is also a refined place, so it's better not to let such a person come again in the future!"

Madam Li smiled bitterly but did not respond.

Although Ying Wuji's status had plummeted, he was still a hostage for exchange with a friendly country. It would take a lot of courage for an old madam like her to openly refuse customers.

The Yihong Pavilion was large, with a red and green lit main hall, where everything was available, with plump and thin girls accompanying familiar customers, exuding the scent of powder and rouge, causing every breath of air to be filled with ambiguous energy.

When Wu Dan entered, he found it difficult to walk.

Ying Wuji slapped him on the back and said, "What's so good about these vulgar women and powder? Let's go listen to music instead!"

Without further ado, he pulled Wu Dan through the main hall, paid sixty taels for red silk, and arrived at the bamboo garden pavilion.

Compared to the main hall, this place was elegant and refined, with green lamps and bamboo, white jade screens, and under the reflection of the moon, it was like a place where immortals lived in seclusion.

Many people dressed in luxury were gathered in groups of three or five, all here to listen to Hua Chao's music.

However, Hua Chao had not yet arrived, and they chatted while waiting.

After counting, there were only a dozen people, although they were all dressed in luxury, the atmosphere was different from the rumors.

But it made sense, as there had just been an incident in the Yihong Pavilion, and those nobles and aristocrats must have heard some news and didn't want to get involved.

As soon as the two entered the courtyard, they heard a voice.

"Isn't this Young Master Wuji? Why are you here to listen to music today? It's no wonder, after almost dying in a woman's belly, you can only listen to music now, right?"