in2ebook Chapter 247: Being Recruited
Chapter 247: Being Recruited
King Qi believed he had good self-control and that a few more songs would calm him down. He hadn't forgotten the purpose of his trip to Anshun!
The guard explained King Qi's intentions to the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper, all smiles, rubbed his hands together, hesitated for a few seconds before speaking, "Brother Guard, Dan Niang and Ming Li are the pillars of our establishment, so there's an extra charge for their individual dishes..."
The guards were somewhat disgruntled. King Qi was so generous; how could he be short of a few coins? "Just make the arrangements. If you please King Qi, you'll be rewarded!" one guard said.
The shopkeeper maintained a smile on his face, but inside he was overjoyed. He was absolutely confident that he could complete his master's task flawlessly!
"Yes, yes, that's natural, but... there's one more thing I need to explain beforehand..."
The guard looked impatient. What a long-winded shopkeeper!
"you say!"
"It's like this, our brothel doesn't do prostitution. The women here are all innocent young ladies who have always sold their art, not their bodies. King Qi cannot..."
The guard looked at him with a sneer. The reputation of the King of Qi and his consort for their harmonious relationship was well-known in Dongliqin. How could he allow himself to be known for mingling with dancers?
"Okay, okay, it's just music and dance, get on with the arrangements!"
The shopkeeper, with a fawning smile, agreed, "I'll call Dan Niang and Ming Li over here!"
Dan Niang was the woman in red. At this moment, she was applying makeup in front of a silver mirror. She hadn't changed out of her dance outfit yet, and her slender waist was exposed and particularly eye-catching.
"Have you seen enough?"
Mingli awkwardly looked away, "You dress like this to be seen, don't you? I just glanced at you and you're yelling at me!"
Dan Niang winked at Ming Li and said in a coquettish voice, "Don't forget your master's orders! Haven't you heard that beauty can lead to trouble?"
Mingli played the zither with feigned sadness, "I know, it's a pity that my excellent zither skills cannot find a kindred spirit."
"If you don't mind, I can be your confidant!"
Mingli raised an eyebrow at Danniang, his voice full of provocation, "How about I ask her for you when Master returns from Ancheng?"
Dan Niang's heart was pounding like a deer, and her hand trembled, causing her to draw her eyebrows crooked. "It's all your fault! You always tease me for no reason! Humph!"
A bitter feeling welled up inside her. She was originally the most beautiful courtesan in Hua Man Lou, Xi Pan Lin City. She was forcibly bought by a bully. It was her master who was righteous and rescued her. Although she was not defiled, she was still known for her promiscuity. What respectable family would dare to marry a woman like her?
Composing himself, he said seriously, "My master has been kind to me. She has nurtured me diligently over the past year and never abandoned me. Tonight is the first task she has given me, and I must do it well. You should also get ready; I estimate it will be soon."
"Okay~ I'll fully cooperate with you tonight!"
Mingli chuckled as she went to the side to carefully dress herself, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes.
There's a kind of encounter called love at first sight, and from then on, the one who falls deeply in love is willing to risk their entire life.
The innkeeper knocked on the door, "Dan Niang, Ming Li, are you ready?"
"Yes, it's coming!"
Dan Niang and Ming Li exchanged a glance and then went to the Qi King's room together.
The King of Qi lived in the largest room on the third floor, which was luxuriously decorated, and a three-legged incense burner with a qilin pattern slowly emitted an intoxicating fragrance.
"This humble servant, Dan Niang, greets His Highness Prince Qi!"
"This humble servant, Mingli, greets Your Highness, Prince Qi!"
King Qi smiled broadly. He realized that Anshun was truly a blessed place, with a woman like Yang Jianwu who had a powerful backing, and a charming and pitiful girl like the one before him.
"Get up!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
The two thanked him, stood up, and stepped aside.
"You two, one plays the music beautifully, and the other dances wonderfully. Either of you would be pillars of the stage in any place! I am honored to see two beauties perform together on the same stage. It is a great pleasure in my life!"
Dan Niang curtsied and replied, "It is our sisterly honor to be able to perform for His Highness Prince Qi. We are grateful for His Highness's kindness and have made a fool of ourselves."
Mingli received a signal from Danniang, stepped forward, curtsied, and sat down to the side with his zither in his arms.
Nimble fingers moved nimbly across the strings, playing one beautiful song after another.
Dan Niang's nimble figure completely captivated King Qi.
The music didn't stop until late at night, and the sounds of a rocking bed and a woman's soft moans could be heard from inside the room.
The guards at the door wanted to stop them, but were afraid of being punished by the King of Qi. They exchanged glances and chose to stand guard at the stairwell, as they had no interest in eavesdropping.
Inside the room, King Qi was tossing and turning, clutching the blanket tightly. Near the door was a mini player playing indescribable sounds...
Dan Niang and Ming Li were drinking and chatting at a nearby table, neither of them feeling awkward, and they turned a deaf ear to the lewd music coming from the room.
As dawn broke, Mingli stretched, got up, and tucked the mini media player from the floor into his clothes. Looking at the sky, which was about to glow red, he exclaimed, "Ah, a beautiful day has begun! The weather is lovely today; it's the perfect time for a fiery rebirth!"
Dan Niang came to the bedside to check, her face full of disgust.
King Qi was found lying naked on a disheveled bed, with only a thin blanket covering his private parts.