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ABBLEIP Chapter36

Kong Qianhu’s face was filled with indescribable excitement, and he repeated, “So that’s it!”

 

Shen Qingzhuo tactically leaned back slightly and asked in a puzzled tone, “Kong Qianhu, what do you know again?”

 

“A beauty hidden in a golden house! I understand!” Kong Shang showed a smile that said “I understand” and said in a mysterious tone, “Don’t worry, My Lord, the subordinate is very strict with his mouth!”

 

“What? A beauty hidden in a golden house?” Shen Qingzhuo couldn’t help but frown. “When did I—”

 

The words stopped abruptly. He pointed at the inner hall door in disbelief and asked, “Golden house? Hidden beauty?”

 

Kong Shang let out an “hehe” and said in a voice as loud as a bell, “Don’t worry, My Lord! The subordinate will never leak what happened today!”

 

That’s right. His lord is over 20 years old, how could there be no one to warm the bed in his room?

 

Shen Qingzhuo: “……”

 

After weighing the choice between being discovered that their master and his disciple had a harmonious relationship and having his private life and reputation damaged for a moment, Lord Shen decisively chose the latter.

 

Cough, cough…” Shen Qingzhuo cleared his throat and said in a serious tone, “It’s good that you know. If a third person knows what happened today, I will hold you accountable.”

 

Kong Shang patted his chest and assured: “The subordinate didn’t see anything today!”

 

Shen Qingzhuo’s expression was indescribable. He raised his hand and pointed to the door. “Go ahead.”

 

Kong Shang bowed and said, “Yes, then the subordinate will take his leaves first.”

 

Finally, Shen Qingzhuo breathed a sigh of relief after sending this brain-filling emperor1It’s an insult, it means when you tell them the beginning of the story and then they will fill the later on their own. It’s a way to say that someone’s brain is not good enough. I’m not too sure if there’s a term in English for this or not… away. Then, he heard Kong Qianhu’s rude question from behind him again: “A moment of spring night is worth a thousand gold coins2Spring was often used to describe something erotic, so this was used to refer to when men and women were together. It is very precious to cherish this joyous and happy time. Often used in the form of a joke between friends to laugh at a wedding night affair.. Can My Lord come tomorrow?”

 

Shen Qingzhuo: “……”

 

“Get out of here quickly!”

 

“Alright!” Kong Qianhu rode away without stopping.

 

Shen Qingzhuo stood at the door and took two deep breaths, then opened the door again. “What were you doing just now?”

 

Xiao Shen had already gotten out of bed and stood in the middle of the bedroom in an orderly manner. He replied in an innocent tone, “I didn’t do anything, Master.”

 

“I told you to stay quiet, but you insisted on making some noise.” Shen Qingzhuo frowned and said unhappily, “Now Kong Shang thinks I have a woman hidden in my room.”

 

“Ah?” Xiao Shen’s eyes widened immediately, and he asked excitedly, “Really? What did Master say to him then?”

 

Shen Qingzhuo was speechless and choked: “People regard you as a beautiful lady, and you still seem quite happy?”

 

“How could that be?” Xiao Shen immediately put on a serious face and accused seriously, “How could Kong Qianhu treat Master as such an unserious person? It’s too much!”

 

Hiding a beauty in a golden house? If his master is willing to hide him, then he would be more than happy to do so. What’s wrong with being Master’s beautiful woman?

 

As for the future, when he gets on the bed, he will…

 

“That’s more like it.” Shen Qingzhuo couldn’t guess what his little disciple was thinking at this moment, so he waved his hand and said, “Now that he’s gone, you can go back too.”

 

“Master…” Xiao Shen said coquettishly with a long tone, “Just tonight, let me stay tonight!”

 

Every time he stayed overnight, it was a battle of wits and courage. In the past, his master would always be the first to give in and lose. But this time, Shen Qingzhuo firmly disagreed and refused decisively, saying, “I have to go out early tomorrow morning. I need to have a good rest tonight, go back to your own palace obediently.”

 

“Why?” Xiao Shen looked at him eagerly. “Is there any new progress in Pan Chong’s case?”

 

Shen Qingzhuo thought for a moment and selectively told him some of the facts: “Yes, the Jinyiwei found out the origin of the maid in the Eastern Palace.”

 

Xiao Shen’s heart tensed, but he looked calm and asked casually, “I heard that the Beizhen Fushi found a female corpse. Master, are you sure it was the person who killed Pan Chong?”

 

Shen Qingzhuo glanced at him and said, “You are in Changle Palace, but you are well-informed.”

 

Xiao Shen curled his lips and said innocently, “People talk a lot. I heard the palace people talking privately. So, Master, have you really found the murderer? Can the case be closed?”

 

“Of course it’s not that simple.” Shen Qingzhuo shook his head. “I just want to lure the snake out of its hole. The murderer must still be hiding somewhere.”

 

Xiao Shen seemed to understand, but he was also worried: “What are you going to do next, Master? The pressure from Emperor Father must be great, right?”

 

“There are only two possibilities now. First, if we catch the murderer alive, Beizhen Fushi will naturally be able to pry open her mouth.” Shen Qingzhuo walked to the desk and wrote, “Second, if the murderer is dead, there will be no evidence. As long as the Eastern Palace insists that Pan Chong’s death has nothing to do with them, Beizhen Fushi cannot force a verdict either and can only look for other evidence.”

 

His dark eyes sank slightly, and Xiao Shen tentatively said, “Whether this matter is related to the Eastern Palace or not, Master has said that this is an excellent opportunity for us.”

 

“That’s right.” Shen Qingzhuo paused with the tip of the wolf-hair brush and replied calmly, “But I have to fulfill my duties and responsibilities. I can’t fabricate evidence and then pin the matter on the Eastern Palace.”

 

If he could find evidence that Pan Chong’s death was directly linked to the Eastern Palace as soon as possible, the Crown Prince’s fall would be imminent. If not, the battle line would be stretched out even further, and he would have to wait until the Crown Prince’s and the Third Prince’s parties were fighting each other to the point of bloodshed before he could become the fishermen.

 

Xiao Shen was silent for a long while before he replied softly, “I understand, Master.”

 

“You don’t have to worry about this.” Shen Qingzhuo continued to write but found that he had not practiced for some time, the brush tip was dull, and the words he wrote were not so smooth.

 

Only through diligent practice can one become proficient in the skill or art. If you don’t practice for three days, your hands will become clumsy.

 

“Master, you just said that you would go out early tomorrow morning. Are you going to check the background of that maid?” Xiao Shen slowly moved behind his master.

 

Shen Qingzhuo nodded: “Yes, I hope we can find some useful clues.”

 

“Where will you check?” Xiao Shen asked curiously, resting his chin on his master’s shoulder.

 

“Go Zui—” Just after uttering two words, Shen Qingzhuo braked in time.

 

Zuixiang Fang is not a serious place. He can’t let it lead his little disciple astray.

 

“Hmm?” Xiao Shen urged in a low voice in his ear, “Where are you going?”

 

“An incense shop.” Shen Qingzhuo lied calmly.

 

“Oh…” Xiao Shen seemed to be thinking about something and suddenly asked, “What’s the name?”

 

“It seems to be called something… Xiangfang.” Shen Qingzhuo fooled his little disciple, “Master can’t remember it clearly. Why are you asking so many questions?”

 

“No ah, I’m just curious.” Xiao Shen replied with a smile, lowering his head and taking a deep breath of the cool fragrance from his master’s neck. “Master smells so good.”

 

“What’s so good? I smell like sweat.” Shen Qingzhuo poked his little disciple who was rubbing against him with his arm, “Alright, stop acting coquettishly with Master, and go back to rest early.”

 

“Alright…” The youth actually knew when to stop, and he straightened up slowly, “Then I’m leaving.”

 

Shen Qingzhuo said without even raising his head, “En, go ahead.”

 

“Then I’m really leaving ah.” Xiao Shen looked at his master reluctantly, turning back every few steps. “Master, don’t miss me too much…”

 

Before leaving, he finally took with him the Feiyu uniform that was torn to tatters.

 

***

 

The next day, after lunch, Shen Qingzhuo changed into casual clothes and met Kong Qianhu.

 

“My Lord.” Kong Shang bowed and couldn’t help looking him up and down. He said hesitantly, “My Lord, you look a little…”

 

He doesn’t look like someone who’s going there for fun at all.

 

“What’s wrong?” Shen Qingzhuo lowered his head and glanced at the green robe on his body. “Am I not wearing it modestly enough?”

 

“It’s fine.” Kong Shang wanted to say that it wasn’t a question of what to wear, but he didn’t say much. “My Lord, let’s go.”

 

To leave the palace, one had to go through three gates for strict inspection. Lord Shen left the palace smoothly with the help of a golden tablet.

 

The carriage was moving steadily on the road. Shen Qingzhuo couldn’t help but lift the side curtain and look outside the carriage. The bustling street scene immediately came into view.

 

This was the first time he had truly left the palace and come to the most prosperous capital city since he came to this world.

 

During the heyday of the Dayong Dynasty, the capital city was bustling with people and traffic. At first glance, the crowds were moving and chaotic, but in fact, everything was in order. Teahouses, wine shops, pawnshops, clothing stores, and shops on both sides of the street were crowded with people. The vendors on the street stalls shouted to the passersby, and there were also artists performing acrobatics on the street.

 

“It’s very lively, right, My Lord?” Kong Shang, who was following the carriage, noticed his gaze and couldn’t help but smile. “My Lord lives in the palace all year round, so you must have few opportunities to go out.”

 

Shen Qingzhuo was skeptical. How could it be that there was little chance? It was clear that there was no chance at all.

 

He retracted his gaze and reminded: “Didn’t I tell you not to call me My Lord outside?”

 

Kong Shang was stunned and immediately replied, “Yes, Young Master.”

 

The carriage passed through the busiest street, turned into another street, and then stopped in front of an alley.

 

“Young Master, we have to walk here.” Kong Shang said loudly, “The carriage cannot enter.”

 

Hearing this, Shen Qingzhuo opened the curtain and got off the carriage.

 

“Young Master, please come this way.” Kong Shang led the way skillfully.

 

“It seems that you are a frequent visitor here ah.” Shen Qingzhuo glanced at him with a smile. “Young Master Kong, you are a romantic man ah.”

 

“No, no!” Kong Shang waved his hands repeatedly and replied in a low voice, “With my salary, it’s not enough to buy the girls in Zuixiang Fang for even one night. I just happened to come here with other people before.”

 

Zuixiang Fang, the most famous den of money in Dayong, gathers the most beautiful women in the world. As long as you have enough money, you can get anything you want from Zuixiang Fang. Therefore, the people who come and go in Zuixiang Fang are all high-ranking officials and dignitaries. The entry threshold is extremely high. Ordinary people’s yearly earnings may not be able to even pay for a song from a girl in Zuixiang Fang.

 

Shen Qingzhuo moved his wrist slightly and opened the jade fan. “Alright, then let’s bring this young master to see the world today.”

 

After about ten steps, the two stopped in front of a magnificent and luxurious vermilion gate.

 

Different from ordinary kilns, there were no old men or girls soliciting for business in front of Zuixiang Fang. There were only two guards who looked like thugs, guarding the door like door gods.

 

Kong Shang walked forward and was about to explain the situation, but the two guards were very observant. When they saw Young Master Shen fanning himself in front of the door, they immediately let him pass.

 

“Thank you, little brothers.” Shen Qingzhuo smiled slightly and stepped onto the jade steps.

 

The two burly guards were stunned for a moment.

 

Kong Shang followed behind Young Master Shen, muttering in a low voice, “The guards at Zuixiang Fang really treated people according to their status ah. They even tried to stop me from entering before.”

 

“After staying in places like this for a long time, they do have some good eyesight.” Shen Qingzhuo stood in the magnificent hall with one hand behind his back and glanced around with a calm and peaceful gaze.

 

“Yo, this Young Master, you look unfamiliar.” At this time, a charming lady in pink came down from the rotating wooden staircase and asked with a smile, “Young Master, is this your first time visiting our Zuixiang Fang?”

 

Shen Qingzhuo also smiled: “Yes, it’s my first time here. What do you call, young lady?”

 

“Young lady? Hahahaha…” The woman immediately covered her lips with a handkerchief and laughed so hard that her body shook. “I’ve been in Zuixiang Fang for so long, but this is the first time someone calls me a young lady. Young Master not only looks like a little fairy but also has such a sweet mouth.”

 

Kong Shang frowned and went straight to the point: “Where is the proprietress? Call your proprietress out, my Young Master has—”

 

“Xiao Kong.” Shen Qingzhuo interrupted him and gave the woman a faint smile. “I’m a newcomer, could the young lady introduce me to a few?”

 

“Young Master, you can just call the servant by her name, Xiang Lian.” Xiang Lian walked over with her slender waist and put her handkerchief on Young Master Shen’s shoulder. “I can introduce you to the young ladies, but it depends on Young Master. What is your purpose for coming here?”

 

Shen Qingzhuo replied: “Drinking tea, chatting, and listening to music, this young master likes to progress step by step.”

 

“So that’s how it is…” Xiang Lian giggled, “Then, Young Master, take a look at and see if the servant meets your requirements?”

 

Shen Qingzhuo quietly moved aside to avoid Xiang Lian’s touch and tapped the jade fan in front of him lightly, “Miss Xiang Lian, please.”

 

Xiang Lian grabbed her skirt and led him upstairs without saying a word.

 

“Yo, where did this Young Master come from? He is so handsome.” Another girl who was walking towards him said teasingly, covering her red lips, “Young Master, the servant is also free now. Do you want the servant to serve you ah?”

 

“You little sl*t, haven’t you had enough today?” Xiang Lian glared at her fiercely, “How dare you steal this old lady’s man? Get out of here!”

 

Shen Qingzhuo: “Cough, cough…

 

“This Young Master, why don’t you come to my room and take a look?” Another girl threw a handkerchief covered with perfume powder on Young Master Shen and said with seductive eyes, “The servant doesn’t want money, the servant just wants to have a romantic moment with Young Master!”

 

Shen Qingzhuo: “……”

 

The author has something to say:

Kong Qianhu: Let me tell you! It’s not about the clothes, it’s about the face ah!

Young Master Shen: Please understand ah ladies. This young master is here to spend money and have fun, not to be voted by women…

The Litter Wolf Cub: Master???

SOS! Countdown to the brothel training ground!

  • 1
    It’s an insult, it means when you tell them the beginning of the story and then they will fill the later on their own. It’s a way to say that someone’s brain is not good enough. I’m not too sure if there’s a term in English for this or not…
  • 2
    Spring was often used to describe something erotic, so this was used to refer to when men and women were together. It is very precious to cherish this joyous and happy time. Often used in the form of a joke between friends to laugh at a wedding night affair.

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