Chapter 98: Mei Chen is Sold

  In a hoarse voice, the ghost's words were like a fine vintage wine that had just been uncorked, so mellow and alluring.

  When she heard this, Han Xi's eyes widened in shock.

  Was she just worried about him?

  She had never thought about this before. After all, just now when she saw him about to be hurt, she didn't think twice and almost out of physical instinct, rushed over to save him.

  As for the man in front of her, she didn't know what position to use to measure him.

  The first time she saw him, it was just a coincidence that she saved his life. But later, when she discovered that he looked exactly like Cheng Wei, she couldn't believe it at the same time, and yet it felt like a wound that had just been closed was torn open again, causing her pain.

  For Cheng Wei, she is loved, hated and regretted.

  Perhaps because of these complicated feelings, many times, she treated him as a substitute for Cheng Wei, letting his gentleness make up for what Cheng Wei had never done for her before.

  But she also knew he wasn't Cheng Wei, and she shouldn't treat him as a substitute for someone else.

  In addition, although she is sometimes moved by his meticulous care for her, she dislikes his overbearing personality.

  So at this time, her feelings towards him were confusing, even to herself.

  Although, looking back now, she was really concerned about him and worried for his sake. However, being so directly pierced through her own heart affairs by him, and seeing that face full of warm smiling intention, made her cheeks flush, with a sudden urge to dig a hole and crawl in.

  Especially when she saw the pride between his eyebrows, it made her hate him so much that her teeth ached.

  "Nonsense, who's caring about you? Don't be so self-pitying."

  "Oh, was I just being paranoid? Then who was it that rushed over to me without hesitation when they saw I was in danger?"

  The charming voice was accompanied by an uncontrollable smile, and the ghost's mood was extremely good at this moment, with a joyful smile also hooked at the corner of his mouth.

  And his expression scared the people standing beside him.

  Only those men in black clothes were all assassins of Luocha Pavilion.

  They have been following Gui Mie for many years, and in their impression, their master is the embodiment of Yan Luo.

  Proud and aloof, cruel and unfeeling, devilishly charming, noble yet unapproachable.

  That face, like a thousand-year-old mysterious ice, always had an aura that was so cold and oppressive, with a gloomy expression that seemed to be constantly warning people to "keep out", exuding an intimidating air without even being angry, making one's heart tremble with fear.

  Moreover, their leader's ruthless tactics were notorious within the organization.

  In those days when he was not yet the Lord of the Cabinet, he was already the ace killer of the Rakshasa Cabinet. The tasks he received, no matter how dangerous they were, never ended in failure.

  It is precisely because of this point that he can get the appreciation of Ba Zhen Tian.

  After all, Luo Shaoge is a ruthless killer who never shows mercy!

  And this is what they admire!

  However, the coldness of the cabinet masters is also known to all.

  He doesn't smile, his face always has a cold expression, nothing else.

  So when they saw the ghost with such a gentle and pleasant smile, their jaws would drop in shock.

  Good heavens, is this smiling person really their ruthless and heartless Prime Minister?

  Now they finally know that their master can actually smile and when he does, it's surprisingly quite charming!

  Just as everyone's eyes were wide with shock and disbelief, the ghost on the other side didn't notice at all that his usual cold and charming image had completely shattered.

  However, even if he knew, he wouldn't care, because he really liked the woman on his body, and he acknowledged it!

  Especially when he saw the woman's face turn pink after listening to his words, her white and delicate face immediately turned into a lovely and elegant red. His smile deepened even more.

  Although, when Han Xi's gaze pressed down on him, she accidentally pressed onto the wound on his chest, the sharp pain in his chest made him realize that his wound had probably cracked open again. However, he didn't mind at all.

  And the hands wrapped around her slender waist never let go for a moment.

  Because being able to hold him like this now makes him feel a kind of happiness.

  However, unlike Gui Mei's idea, Han Xi Tong obviously didn't think so.

  After hearing his words, she was immediately flustered and with so many people around her now, he actually hugged her like that without any movement.

  Damn it, he doesn't feel ashamed, but she does!

  At this thought, Han Xi's hands immediately clenched into fists and heavily pounded the chest of the man below her.

  "Damn it, let me go!"

  "Uh..."

  Han Xi's words were like a slap in the face, and it would be a lie to say they didn't hurt. However, Gui Mei merely grunted and still refused to let go.

  "Let you go and you will run away, won't you?"

  "Uh..."

  When she heard Gui Mei's words, Han Xi's eyes narrowed for a moment, but she only bit her lower lip tightly.

  Yes, if she is released, she will definitely leave.

  After all, she and he were originally people with no intersection at all, but he forcibly brought her here. Moreover, she is now worried about Jing Mei Chen, and does not know how anxious they will be after discovering that she is gone. So, she must leave!

  Perhaps it was from Han Xi's eyes that he sensed her thoughts, and Gui Mei also changed his mind with a bitter heart.

  Just now, he was going to let her go, after all, the person who stayed with her couldn't stay with her heart, what's the use.

  But now, whenever he thinks of her having another man in her heart, he feels extremely distressed.

  And besides, after what happened just now, he knew that in fact she also cared about him in her heart, it's just that she didn't want to admit it.

  This idea rekindled the ghost's hope.

  After all, she will care about him, at least it's a start, as long as he keeps her by his side, one day, he will surely win her heart!

  After all, he has been lonely for too long.

  He had been living in a dark and cold world all along, her appearance was like a warm ray of sunshine that directly warmed his heart.

  Because he had never felt the warmth before, so he didn't long for it. But now that he has tasted the warmth, he can't bear to let go of it.

  Let him be selfish for once, and he will definitely treat her well...

  At this thought, the ghostly eagle's eyes flickered for a moment, and then a resolute glint surged up in his eyes.

  Her red lips parted slightly, gazing straight into Han Xi's eyes, and said firmly.

  "Don't even think about running away, you can't escape!" He would never let her leave, forever!

  "You!"

  Hearing Gui Mei's firm words, Han Xi's eyes were choked with anger.

  Her eyebrows furrowed, and her eyes shot out two fierce rays of anger. Moreover, she struck with a force that left no room for mercy, as if she wanted to punch a hole in Gui Mie's chest.

  Just now, being beaten by Han Xi's eyes, Gui Mie could still bear it, but like this, with full force and anger, beating him heavily, he was not a man of iron, pain was inevitable. Moreover, the huge stinging pain in his chest, and something warm and hot flowing out quickly, Gui Mie knew that if he continued to be beaten by her like this, he would die for sure.

  Helpless, the ghost finally let go of the hands that bound Han Xi's slender waist, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, and his face turned white in an instant.

  His pale face was almost indistinguishable from the snow around him, a terrifying sight.

  However, when Han Xi Tong sensed Gui Mie letting go, she jumped away from him and kept a great distance, so she didn't notice the pale look on his face at all.

  Until she ran far away and had a certain distance from the ghost, she turned around and said firmly.

  "Even if you don't let me go, I will definitely leave this place! Hmph!"

  She let out a cold snort and turned around to leave hastily.

  At this time, the ghost slowly got up from the ground, watching that small figure gradually disappear from his line of sight, and finally couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood with a "pu" sound.

  That delicate and beautiful blood, like snowflakes, fluttered to the ground, drop by drop, on that vast expanse of white snow, like a few clusters of plum blossoms bursting into bloom, was breathtakingly beautiful!

  However, the people around saw the ghost vomiting blood and were frightened, their faces changed, and they rushed forward in concern.

  "Your Excellency!"

  "It's nothing."

  He raised his right hand to stop his subordinate from approaching, without even turning his head. His left hand slowly covered the wounded chest, and a wry smile involuntarily appeared at the corner of his mouth.

  Pupil, your hand is really ruthless, are you really so resentful of me?

  ……

  Han Xi Tong kept moving forward. As for Luo Sha Ge, she was completely unfamiliar with it. Moreover, after wandering around inside for a long time, she suddenly discovered that Luo Sha Ge was really big, and the inside was like a maze. If there was no one to guide her, she would be trapped inside forever.

  It's not that they haven't met people inside, but as soon as she asks them how to get out of the Louvre, they put on a cold face and don't say a word.

  If it weren't for seeing them move, Han Xi would have thought they were stone statues!

  However, after asking many people, Han Xi also knew that the ghost must have given an order not to tell her how to get out. Because, apart from this, she was hungry and asked them for food, although they didn't speak, but with a blink of an eye, they would deliver hot buns and the like.

  As for this point, Han Xi didn't know whether he should be happy or helpless.

  Because she had been turning around in the Loulan Pavilion for a whole day and night...

  ……

  The night is deep, outside the dense dark clouds, the cold wind howls, the bone-penetrating winter, always so cold, as if it wants to freeze the whole world into ice.

  The thick dark clouds in the sky covered up all the bright moon and stars, making the whole earth gloomy, with a feeling of being suffocated.

  But even in such a cold winter, in Baitou Town, it is still bright and bustling.

  On that long street, the buildings on both sides were magnificent, and the front doors were hung with large red lanterns, illuminating the entire street as if it were daytime.

  The night was deep, but this street became more and more lively with the darkness.

  All I saw was a wide street with countless pedestrians and BMW cars lining up continuously.

  And their goals are all the same, which is to have fun and live a life of luxury!

  After all, the most famous thing in Bái Fēng Town is Huā Jiē (Flower Street), where it's a paradise for rich people!

  Red lanterns and green wine, the sound of swallows chirping, not only are there beautiful women as numerous as trees, but also countless handsome young men and minor officials, catering to the different tastes of special customers!

  Only in front of the ancient and elegant street gates, there were many girls with revealing clothes and beautiful makeup.

  Although it's the coldest time of winter, with bone-chilling winds outside, the girl at the door is still dressed revealingly, exposing her beautiful figure as much as possible to attract travelers seeking pleasure.

  In comparison to the revealing attire and flirtatious behavior of the young ladies from the brothel, the young entertainers from the opposite pleasure house were much more refined.

  They were all dressed warmly, standing in front of the Lingren Pavilion, and if there were guests coming in, they would enthusiastically surround them to ask about their well-being. Although they didn't have the charm of the young ladies, every move they made was still enchanting and captivating.

  Qingxiu Building is the most famous courtesan house in Baitou Town.

  After all, Qingxuelou building is the most luxurious on this flower street, and the little girls inside are elegant and beautiful, each with its own unique charm.

  The boss of Qingxiu Building, Mei Niang, was a woman over thirty years old, with a plump and round face.

  Although only thirty years old, Mei Niang's face, despite being heavily made up, couldn't hide the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes, a testament to her years of living in a topsy-turvy world where day and night were reversed.

  And those eyes with red eye lines, the pupils are even full of fine light. At a glance, it's clear that he is a treacherous and cunning person!

  But at this time, Mei Niang had just finished attending to a big client and came down to the first floor. She waved her hand, which was painted with bright red nail polish, and a turtle-shaped servant immediately walked over, bowing his waist.

  "Sister Mei, what instructions do you have?"

  "Old Chang, has that man we brought in yesterday woken up yet?"

  "Mei, I just went to take a look and he still hasn't woken up. It's been a whole day and night already. I don't know if Old Li and his gang gave him too much medicine this time. In the past, the people they sold here would wake up in half an hour at most, or at most half a day. But it's possible that this man is just physically weak, he looks like he'd fall over with just one gust of wind."

  The old turtle was called upon to speak, and he fully expressed everything he knew, as well as his own opinions.

  After listening to Lao Cheng's words, Mei Jie's eyebrows, which were painted like willow leaves, only slightly furrowed, and then she pursed her lips and said.

  "Come, let's go and take a look. If there's anything wrong, we can ask a doctor to come and take a look. After all, I've been working at the Mei Niang Brothel for so many years, and I've never seen such an extraordinary man. If he starts receiving guests in the future, he'll definitely be the top-ranked one in our Qingxiu Building!"

  For those rich men, Mei Niang took good care of them, after all, they were money trees!

  Lao Cheng also nodded in agreement upon hearing Mei Jie's words, and the two of them walked together through the bustling front hall, slowly making their way to the rear courtyard of Qingxiu Building.

  Compared with the lively and crowded scene in front of Qingyuelou, the backyard was exceptionally quiet.

  The night is thick with frost, and the surroundings are somewhat blurred by the heavy haze.

  A row of lanterns with cowhorn-shaped decorations hung high, casting a dim yellow light that illuminated the backyard with clarity.

  All I saw was a three-story elegant house in the depths of the backyard.

  Outside the house, there are artificial hills and streams, stone bridges and flower beds built in a rather elegant style.

  It's a pity that it's now winter, and all the flowers have withered and fallen. The flower beds are empty and desolate, looking somewhat monotonous and bleak.

  But what was even stranger was that outside that three-story elegant house, every room was locked with iron chains, as if something was being locked in.

  Moreover, outside the house, there were several tall and sturdy men guarding it, with strict security.

  Only then did Mei and Lao Cheng arrive in front of the house, where several burly men guarding the door greeted them with a bow. Mei nodded slightly and led Lao Cheng to a room door.

  Only outside this room was also locked with a chain of iron.

  "Open it."

  Mei's sister said to the big man guarding the door, and after hearing this, the big man immediately opened the lock of the room for Mei's sister. Then Mei's sister and Lao Cheng immediately walked into the room.

  ……

  Xuan Mei only felt that the whole person was dull and dizzy, blurred, he tried to open his eyes, but his eyelids were always very heavy.

  It was like a very long dream, but he knew he couldn't sleep anymore because he still had to find Xi Tong!

  At the thought of Xi Tong, Xuan Mei Chen made even more effort to struggle on, and finally, after trying for a long time, he slowly opened his heavy eyelids and woke up quietly.

  Unfortunately, although he was awake, his whole body was weak and soft, almost unable to move even a finger.

  What's wrong with him?! Is he sick?!

  But where is this place?

  Xuan Mei slowly opened her eyes, which were slightly bewildered and sleepy, and slowly looked around.

  It was better not to look, but as soon as he did, he was shocked and suddenly became wide awake. His slightly pale face turned bright red in an instant.

  All that can be seen is in this ancient and fragrant room, the walls around which are even more filled with vivid and lifelike Spring Palace diagrams.

  Only in these Spring Palace paintings can be seen men and women embracing, a woman with three men, and even men together...

  And the postures of the people in the painting are even more bizarre and astonishing.

  It also made Xuan Mei Chen's face turn red and her ears hot, she was so shy that she couldn't help but close her eyes immediately, however, she couldn't resist opening them a crack again to take a closer look.

  After all, although he is no longer a virgin, but that kind of thing, actually he really doesn't quite understand.

  Because he was poisoned by cold toxin at the age of ten, his waking time is short every day. Except for using that short and pitiful time to read books, he can't do anything else, let alone look at this kind of book.

  If it wasn't for Han Xi Tong suddenly bursting in last time, he would have no idea what that was!

  However, after that time, he began to feel a little confused and yearn for love.

  Or perhaps it was the sweetness of forbidden fruit that he had never tried before, the taste of life and death, so he had never had a craving, but after trying that flavor, he couldn't forget it.

  Every night before falling asleep, or sometimes in his dreams, he would dream of the first time he met Han Xi Tong, her warm body, scorching gaze, fiery kiss, delicate skin, and gentle touch...

  The more she thought about it, the more excited and eager Xuan Mei became, her body gradually reacting to her thoughts.

  Feeling the changes in her body, Xuan Mei Chen felt a bit ashamed of herself.

  However, when he inadvertently saw one of the Spring Palace Diagrams, he only felt a 'boom' in his head, and all the blood in his body seemed to be boiling up.

  All I saw was a painting of a man and a woman on that canvas, with the woman on top and the man below.

  When looking at this painting, Zhen couldn't help but think of the time when he and Han Xi Tong were in a similar pose...

  At that time, the whole process was initiated by Xi Tong. After all, he didn't know anything and just let her manipulate him, rushing together to the clouds, desiring life and death...

  But now thinking about it, apart from being excited and thrilled, I couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

  After all, he is the man, and such things should be taken care of by men. However, that one time, the whole process was handled by Xi Tong. If there's a next time, shouldn't he take the initiative?

  Thinking of this, Xuan Mei Chen's eyes were filled with a mix of shyness and regretful curiosity, like a curious baby, carefully examining each painting on the wall, not missing a single one.

  His face turned red to the point of being able to drip out blood.

  And gradually, he also started to gain strength and slowly sat up from bed.

  Although he was very curious about the words on the wall, what he was even more curious about was where he was and how this room was so strange.

  The more she thought about it, the stranger Xuan Mei felt, so she involuntarily shouted loudly towards the outside of the door.

  "Xiao Wan, Xiao Huan!"

  With a creak, as soon as he finished speaking, the intricately carved wooden door, which had been tightly shut, was pushed open from outside.

  Xuan Mei saw them in the morning and thought they were Xiao Huan and Xiao Wan, but unexpectedly, what she saw was a pair of unfamiliar middle-aged men and women.

  All he saw was that the man looked suspicious, while the woman's heavy makeup and strong perfume could be smelled from a distance, making Jing Mei Chen wrinkle her brow slightly.

  Moreover, his intuition told him that the other party was not a good person. So, Xuan Mei Chen's heart began to be vigilant, and in his mind, he slowly recalled the scene before he fainted.

  Due to Xi Tong's disappearance, he was worried and sent everyone from the other courtyard to find out her whereabouts. He also went to Bai Yu Town with his men to search for Xi Tong's trail because he was too concerned about Xi Tong.

  But he searched for a long time, and couldn't find it. Finally, at noon when the streets were crowded, he was swept away by the crowd and lost contact with his followers behind him.

  Bai Yu town was unfamiliar to him, so he asked an uncle to take him back to the mountain villa. At that time, the uncle agreed and enthusiastically said he would take him there.

  However, later on, the uncle took him to more and more remote places, and even though he was not very worldly, he gradually sensed that something was off. So he decided to escape, but just as he was about to make a run for it, someone covered his nose with a cloth, and after that, he didn't know what happened.

  Thinking back to what happened before I fainted, and looking at the strange spring palace diagram in the room, this is definitely not a normal person's room.

  Moreover, he always felt that the gazes of the men and women walking into the room were extremely strange.

  Especially that woman in her thirties.

  As soon as she came in and saw him, the pair of eyes with red eye lines lit up instantly. In her eyes, he saw surprise, scrutiny, and evaluation.

  Those eyes looked as if they were sizing up a piece of merchandise, rather than a person.

  Such a gaze made Jing Mei Chen extremely disgusted, and his good-looking eyebrows involuntarily furrowed.

  "Who are you people?"

  "Tsk tsk tsk, this extremely simple yet absolutely stunning man is truly a rare find in the world. Not only does he look good, but even his voice is so moving and pleasant to listen to."

  When Jing Mei heard Chen's words, Sister Mei didn't immediately respond to him, but instead exclaimed with a look of excitement on her face. Moreover, the lips around the lipstick were even more curved and smiling, showing teeth but not eyes.

  Because she saw such an extraordinary man in front of her, she had already begun to imagine that the business of Qingxue Building would definitely double in the future, no, not just double, at that time the wealth would be rolling in, and she would never have to worry about this life again.

  The more she thought about it, the more excited and agitated Mei Jie became. However, when Xuan Mai Chen saw the mischievous smile on her face, his handsome eyebrows almost furrowed into a '川' shape.

  Although what the other person said was a compliment to him, however he listened to it, he felt a chill run down his spine, his heart racing with fear, and between the lines, there was an intense sense of unease...

  "Who are you? Where is this place? I want to go back."

  Xuan Mei Chen finished speaking and immediately walked towards the door, wanting to leave this strange place that made him feel uneasy, along with these two bizarre men.

  Just as he had walked less than a few steps, the woman and man immediately blocked his way.

  And the smile on the woman's face immediately disappeared, and her eyes were filled with a stern warning.

  "Leave? Where do you think you're going? You were bought back with real money, thinking of leaving is not that simple!"

  "What?! What did you say? You bought me?"

  Hearing the woman's words in front of him, Xuan Mei Chen was shocked and disbelieving, his heart even more uneasy.

  "Not bad, so you'd better listen to me obediently. Once you enter my Qingxue Building, you'll already be a person under my sister Mei's command. If you listen to me obediently, I'll guarantee that you'll live a life of wealth and glory. But if you dare to have any improper thoughts, don't blame me for being ruthless."

  Mei's words were a mix of soft and hard tactics. After all, when she first brought Cui Xuan into the house, she only saw him wearing coarse hemp clothes and thought he was a poor man from a humble background. However, what she didn't know was that after Old Li used anesthetic to knock Cui Xuan out, his clothes turned out to be luxurious, worth a lot of silver if sold at a pawnshop. So, he changed all the clothes on Cui Xuan's body and then put his own clothes back on him.

  Jing Mei was puzzled when she heard what Mei Jie said.

  "Qingxiu Building? What is Qingxiu Building?"

  "Haha, are you really ignorant or just pretending not to understand? You don't even know about my sister Mei's Qingxiao Building, which is the largest courtesan house in all of Baihe Town! So, if you listen to me obediently from now on, I promise to promote you as the top courtesan of Qingxiao Building, and you'll be rolling in wealth!"

  In the end, Mei Jie even began to tempt Xuan Mei Chen.

  Who doesn't love money in this world?

  But unexpectedly, when Jing Mei heard what Mei Jie said, she was even more thoroughly shocked.

  "What? Ling... Ren Guan?!"

  Her heart skipped a beat, and Xuan Mei Chen felt like she had suddenly fallen into an ice cave.

  He's not an idiot, he just rarely goes out, but for a place like Ling Ren Guan where men make a living by selling their smiles and bodies, he still knows about it.

  So, it was only after hearing what Mei Jie said that he was shocked beyond words.

  My heart also started to feel tense and fearful.

  "No! I don't know you at all, I want to leave here!"

  Xuan Mei Chen finished speaking, and immediately rushed towards the door. However, just as he was about to rush out of the door, a sturdy man with a strong back and waist suddenly appeared in front of him. Before he could react, he collided with the man and bounced back heavily, falling straight to the ground.

  "Hum, you really are someone who doesn't drink when offered a toast but has to be forced to drink the penalty wine! Now that you've entered Qingxuelou, do you think you can still escape?"

  As for Xuan Mei Chen's actions, Mei Jie just let out a cold snort and disdainfully said.

  And as for Xuan Mei Chen's actions, they were already used to it.

  After all, every person who was sold in would struggle to escape, but after her 'good' training, which one didn't become obedient?

  After all, those who know the current situation are outstanding! Mei sister is not a good man or woman, in her eyes, only money is recognized!

  Jian Mei Chen, who had failed to escape and fallen to the ground, looked at the big man standing at the door with his arms crossed like a door god, and listened to Mei Jie's cold and disdainful words, knowing that if he rushed out like this, it would be futile.

  Then, he slowly calmed down, and with a sudden jolt on his face, he slowly stood up from the ground, looking at Mei Jie and said.

  "If I were you, I would let me go quietly, otherwise, you will be guilty of a capital offense!"

  After initial panic and slowly calming down, Xuan Mei Chen's face stiffened, speaking word by word.

  His voice was so clear and moving, like pearls falling on a jade plate, ringing beautifully. Moreover, with his words, he also emitted a kind of innate elegance and noble spirit from his body.

  This made everyone present gasp in surprise, and even Mei Jie, who had seen countless people, was also captivated by his majestic and noble demeanor.

  Also because of what Jing Mei Chen said last, I couldn't help but feel a little flustered in my heart.

  Seeing Mei's expression on her face, Xuan Mei Chen was somewhat satisfied and continued to speak again.

  "Do you know who I am?"

  "Who is it?"

  When Meizi heard Xuanmei Chen's words, she didn't even realize that she was following Xuanmei Chen's tone.

  But when she heard Jingmei Chen's last sentence, she was stunned again.

  Digression

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