At this time, Liu Hu also came back and said that the room at Yuelai Inn had been arranged and he could go there at any time. Hongli nodded, took Xianyue's hand and boarded the carriage, ordering them to drive to Yuelai Inn.
Amidst the sound of the wheels rolling, Xianyue said slowly: "Your Majesty left Xu Yan'er behind, but is he determined to investigate the incident at Wanhua Tower?"
Hongli said coldly: "The Queen also saw what happened just now. As soon as those people heard the word Wanhua Tower, they were so frightened that they didn't dare to say anything. It can be seen that what Qiao Yan'er said is true. Since I encountered
When we arrive, there is absolutely no reason not to investigate. I want to see which officials are protecting and conniving this brothel. Our ancestors have taught us that all officials must
They should keep themselves clean and not go in or out of brothels, but they are not only turning a deaf ear to the instructions of their ancestors, but also allowing the brothels to do whatever they want. It is simply unreasonable!" Hongli slapped the window edge hard, gritted his teeth and said: "It's fine if I don't know,
Now that we know it, we must get to the bottom of this matter and not let anyone go!"
Xianyue said softly: "I understand, the emperor was worried that after revealing his identity, the officials hiding behind Wanhua Tower would not dare to come forward, so he deliberately moved to Yuelai Inn."
"No one knows me better than the Queen. I will definitely find out all of them this time." Hongli turned his eyes and saw a worried look on Xia Yue's face, and said: "Why does the Queen look like this? Could it be that she feels that my decision is inappropriate?
?”
"The emperor is devoted to serving the country and the people, how can it be inappropriate? I am just worried about the safety of the emperor. The inn is no better than the palace. If there is another assassination by the rebels, I am afraid it will be difficult to protect the emperor." After a moment, Xianyue said: "It is better to
I'll leave this matter to my concubine, who will go to the inn on your behalf."
"No!" Hongli vetoed without thinking: "How could I let you take the risk? Don't worry, I will let Liu Hu set up defenses around the inn. It will be fine. However, it will be inconvenient for you and Yong Cang in the inn.
, I will have someone take you back to the palace later."
Xianyue shook her head and said firmly: "Wherever the emperor is, I will be there. The emperor will never leave me. As for Yong Cang, I will ask Jinping to take him back to the palace. Please take care of Concubine Hui for the time being."
Hongli said helplessly: "It seems that I can't persuade you anymore."
"It's good that the emperor knows." With such a smile, Xianyue added: "But over at the palace, the emperor has to send someone back to send a message to prevent the queen mother and sisters from worrying."
Hongli nodded and said: "I will ask Sixi to go back. Just tell me that I will go to Hangzhou with you incognito and won't go back in a few days."
Xianyue responded softly and said with some worry: "No one dares to mess with Wanhua Tower in Hangzhou. I am afraid that the forces within it are intertwined and not only involved with a few officials. If they are all traced out by then, the Hangzhou government is afraid that
There will be a big movement."
Hongli raised his head and looked at the car roof with colorful paintings, and said in a concentrated voice: "I know that when Emperor Ama was still alive, he repeatedly told me that the rule of law by officials is the foundation of the court. It must not be tolerated, otherwise it will lose the support of the people.
, this foundation of the Qing Dynasty
The industry is no longer stable; therefore, I will not let go of anyone who is found out, at most..." A trace of cruelty flashed across Hongli's eyes, "It's just that all the officials of Hangzhou Prefecture have been replaced.
I can afford the gamble!"
Xianyue leaned her head on his shoulder and said softly: "No matter what the emperor does, I will stay with you and face everything with you."
"I know." These three simple words express the affection between each other. Husband and wife do not need too many tender words, just being connected with each other is enough.
I don’t have the wings of a colorful phoenix, but I have a clear mind!
In this way, Hongli and others settled down at the Yuelai Inn. Except for the personal guards, everyone in the palace and the officials who came to pay their respects thought that Hongli was out for fun, so they did not return for the time being.
At night, Hongli was personally polishing the unfinished portrait when a noise suddenly came from below. After a while, Liu Hu came in and said: "Your Majesty, the man I met by the West Lake is here.
I brought many people here."
Hongli nodded, and after finishing the last stroke, he stood up and took Xianyue's hand and said, "Let's go out and see how the rogue behaves."
Xianyue walked out with her as she was told. As soon as she went out, she saw Qiao Yan'er standing outside. Now she had washed away the dirt on her face and combed her hair, allowing people to see her pure and outstanding appearance.
, especially those eyes, which are like autumn water and stars, clear and innocent with a hint of charm. No wonder Wanhualou regards her as a cash cow and refuses to let her escape no matter what.
Qiao Yan'er saw them coming out and said anxiously: "Fourth Master, Madam, those people are indeed coming, what should we do? Also, I...I saw Nanny Lin also came together." mentioned Nanny Lin.
Mom, there is deep fear in Qiao Yan'er's eyes, and her body is trembling. She is obviously afraid of this madam of Wanhua House.
Xianyue felt pity in her heart, patted her cold hand, and said warmly: "Don't worry, they can't take you away as Fourth Master is here."
After hearing her words, Qiao Yan'er calmed down a little and followed them around the corridor and down the stairs. Liu Hu and others followed closely behind.
As soon as he saw them coming down, Qian Qi, whom he had met in the market before, said to the woman: "Mommy, they were the ones who took away Yan'er and injured one of our people."
Although she is called a nanny, the woman is only about thirty years old. She has a plump figure and a very charming face. She has a unique charm of a mature woman in every move and gesture. As for the aura of dust, she is not very strong and can't stand it.
Called a beauty in the eyes of many men.
"I got it." With that said, Nanny Lin walked up to Hongli, looked at him carefully, smiled coquettishly and said, "I'd like to pay my respects to this master. I don't know where he comes from.
Doesn’t he look like a local?”
Hongli glanced at her and said coldly: "We came here from Tianjin to do business. I never thought that as soon as we arrived here, we would encounter a drama of forcing girls into prostitution. It is said that Jiangnan not only has beautiful scenery, but also has many literati.
, he is also the most observant of etiquette and teaching, which makes me yearn for him. However, after seeing it with my own eyes, I found that the rumors cannot be fully believed."
When she heard that Hongli was a businessman, a trace of relief flashed across Nanny Lin's eyes, and she immediately smiled and said, "It seems that I have a deep misunderstanding of our Wanhua Building."
Xianyue said: "Forcing good girls into prostitution is what we have seen with our own eyes. How can we misunderstand it?"
When Nanny Lin's eyes fell on Xianyue, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She had been born in a brothel since she was a child, and had seen countless women of all kinds. In her eyes, Qiao Yan'er was considered a top quality, but not as good as the one in front of her.
That woman's face is as beautiful as the world
The best painter carefully painted it without a single flaw. Such an outstanding appearance was really the only one she had ever seen in her life. If such a woman were to be listed in her Wanhua Building, even if she was not a virgin, she would surely impress countless wealthy families.