As soon as Qiu Yi's words came out, everyone was shocked.
You have to know that Wang Zhonghai is a big shot in the palace who has the final say. Even if the second son Zheng Yao wants to inherit the throne, he has to rely on his power. What's more, Wang Zhonghai controls the secret organization in Luoyang, the capital city, which everyone is afraid of - the Persuasion Department. He can decide life and death with just a wave of his hand. Putting aside the above, how can Wang Zhonghai be in the palace where ordinary people can come and go as they please? Taking a step back, even if someone as clever and decisive as Yuchi Lianghong can sneak into the palace by chance, how can he find Wang Zhonghai in such a short time without making any noise in the thousands of doors and windows in the palace
Seeing Yuchi Lianghong's embarrassed expression, Qiu Yizhi stuck out his tongue and said, "I was just saying it casually..."
Wen Lingjiao, who was standing by, whispered, "If you really want to see her, then there are ways to do it."
Qiu Yizhi was overjoyed when she heard this, and quickly asked, "Miss, do you have any good ideas to help me?"
Wen Lingjiao was unwilling to answer, and only said to He'er: "He'er, you can take Mr. Qiu to ask Madam Gu in Nuanxiang Pavilion. She may have a solution."
He'er didn't answer after hearing this. She pursed her lips and said, "Since it's Mr. Qiu who has a request, why doesn't Miss go and talk to Madam Gu herself? Wouldn't it be like asking He'er to go, which would be like doing me a favor for nothing?"
Wen Lingjiao was finally irritated by her, and with a fierce face, she cursed: "He'er, you are getting more and more presumptuous today. You dare to speak nonsense in front of me. Do you believe it or not, I will have someone cut out your tongue?"
After all, there is a master-servant relationship between He'er and Wen Lingjiao. Having seen too many cruel methods of punishing the followers of Tianzun Sect, He'er was really afraid that Miss Wen would turn her into a mute in anger, so she finally stopped talking.
Qiu Yizi, who was watching from the side, found it somewhat amusing, and hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "Okay. Since your young lady has given instructions, I'll trouble Miss He'er to lead the way."
He'er was so angry that she had no place to vent, so she said, "Young Master, are you stupid? We spent a lot of effort to send the inspection team over during the day. Now is the peak time for business in Nuanxiang Pavilion. Maybe there are spies among the guests. Now we come out from the secret door under the stage. It's hard not to be noticed! It turns out that Young Master didn't go there to discuss things, but to walk into a trap!"
Qiu Yizi had never expected this and was immediately speechless after being taught a lesson by her.
Unexpectedly, Wen Lingjiao on the side scolded again: "Mr. Qiu is my honored guest, He'er must not be rude!"
He'er had suffered three setbacks in one day, and her spirit had completely disappeared. She had no choice but to lower her head and said, "It's not convenient today. I'll take the young master to see Madam Gu tomorrow morning."
That night, Qiu Yizhi was afraid that his whereabouts would be discovered by the Persuasion Department, which would implicate the old Prime Minister Yang Yuanzhi, so he rested for a night in the courtyard of the Tianzun Sect with Yuchi Lianghong. Since there were two men resting here, Wen Lingjiao could not stay, so He'er accompanied her to find another place to rest.
Although Qiu Yizi was extremely brave, in one day he met the eldest prince, encountered criticism from the Ministry of Persuasion, reunited with his brother Yuchi Lianghong, saw the saint girl Wen Lingjiao of the Tianzun Sect again, and killed a eunuch with his own hands. All these adventures finally made him toss and turn. He felt that the bed under him was so uncomfortable that he could not fall asleep until the second watch.
The next day, just as the east was getting light, He'er came to knock on the door and wake her up. Qiu Yizhi got up drowsily and washed up. When she opened the door, she saw her brother Yuchi Lianghong practicing in the yard. She called him and followed He'er back to Nuanxiang Pavilion through the secret passage.
In the morning, the Nuanxiang Pavilion was still as deserted as it was yesterday, making it hard to imagine how crowded and bizarre the scene would be in the evening.
He'er led Qiu Yizhi and Yuchi Lianghong up the stairs to the third floor. They stopped in front of a room that had nothing special about it. They knocked on the door twice and said, "Mother Gu! Mother Gu! He'er is here to see you!"
There was a rustling sound from the door, and soon a charming woman in her thirties pushed the door open, yawning, "Miss He'er, why did you come to see me so early? Does the Saint have any instructions?" She took a piece of clothing and put it on her half-naked body, which was only in undergarments.
Qiu Yizi and Yuchi Lianghong suddenly caught a glimpse of this spring scene, their faces turned red as pig livers, and they turned away in a hurry.
Mrs. Gu didn't care at all. She covered her mouth and laughed twice, saying, "Oh, isn't this the hero Yuchi? And the young man from yesterday is here too. I didn't expect you two to come to see me, but I'm really sorry." She paused for a moment before saying, "Please turn around. I'm dressed."
After hearing this, Qiu Yizi slowly turned around and saw that Madam Gu was not slender and was covered with a light veil. Her face turned red again, and she quickly focused her attention on her face. Madam Gu had not yet applied makeup, and the wrinkles at the corners of her mouth and eyes could not be concealed. However, her facial features were also delicate. She must have been a stunning woman when she was young - the prostitute who grabbed him in the street yesterday.
Seeing Qiu Yizi staring at her in a daze, Madam Gu burst into laughter, her waist bent, and her big breasts swayed around: "I know. The young master missed me, but was afraid of the noise of gossip in the crowd, so he came to see me so early in the morning!"
Qiu Yizi didn't know how to respond, but she heard He'er say something strange again: "This is my lady's distinguished guest, Madam Gu, please don't offend him."
Mother Gu seemed to be afraid of Wen Lingjiao as well. After hearing this, she immediately put away her frivolous look and said, "If that's the case, why didn't Miss He'er tell me earlier? I'm embarrassed in front of you. It's not convenient to talk here. If you have anything to say, please go inside and talk."
Several people entered the boudoir and found that the room was decorated quite elegantly. Jasmine flowers were blooming in the flowerpots in the corners of the room, emitting a strong fragrance. There were several lifelike pictures of ladies hanging on the walls. In front of an embroidered bed stood a small round table and four small embroidered cushions, and a handful of small golden flower buds were casually scattered on the round table.
As soon as Yuchi Lianghong entered the room, he was attracted by the objects on the table. He reached out and pinched a flower bud, and said, "The Flower Scattering Fairy Gu Erniang is famous for her hidden weapon skills. I didn't expect her to live in seclusion here. It's really unexpected."
Gu Er Niang was not surprised when her identity was revealed. Instead, she said with a look of pride, "I didn't expect that even the great hero Yuchi knew my nickname. But this Fairy Scattering Flowers is old now, so it's more appropriate to call her Fairy Lady Scattering Flowers. You guys have been here for a long time, why are you still standing and talking? Please sit down!" After that, she laughed again.
Qiu Yizhi was asking Gu Erniang for something, so she quickly sat down and flattered him: "My brother is a well-known figure in the martial arts world. Anyone who can be praised by him must be a well-known figure in the martial arts world!"
Qiu Yizi's words just touched Gu Erniang's sore spot, and she laughed again, "Young Master, your words are really pleasant to the ears. I feel proud to be praised by the great hero Yuchi, which is better than putting on two pounds of rouge! By the way, you just said that the great hero Yuchi is your elder brother?" Seeing Qiu Yizi nod in agreement, she hurriedly said, "Oh! I was so embarrassed yesterday. If I had known that you were such a person, I would not have dared to offend you even if I had the guts to do it!"
Gu Erniang was born with an eloquent mouth, and working in a brothel, a place for entertainment and happiness, she became even more skilled in sweet talk and eloquence.
Qiu Yizi was already confused by her sharp words, but Yuchi Lianghong remained unmoved and said, "The Flower-scattering Fairy's hidden weapons are already unique in the world, and her skill in using poison is even more superb. She can kill people with just a word. Although this skill is cruel... it is also an amazing skill!"
Qiu Yizhi was startled by Yuchi Lianghong's words and asked hurriedly, "Yesterday, the captain of the Persuasion Department was in so much pain when Madam Gu lightly grabbed him. I guess he was poisoned, right?"
Gu Er Niang laughed and said, "You call this pain? If he is willing, I can make him scratch his ears and cheeks in pain. But I see that he is disrespectful, and I am not sure where he came from. I used a slow-acting poison. You should go back and treat him immediately. If you miss the time or meet a quack doctor, I am afraid he will suffer for three to five years!"
Qiu Yizhi originally thought that the Kung Fu in the martial arts world was just the ability to punch, kick, sword, spear, and stick, and the light Kung Fu and hidden weapons were no more than that. He didn't expect that there was also a trick to poison. He thought that such a talented person might be able to be used by himself, and seeing that it was still early, he asked: "Mother Gu has such a skill, why did she stoop to a brothel? Why did she become a disciple of Tianzun Sect?"
"Sir, you don't know this. You can ask your brother, the Great Hero Yuchi. We martial artists also need to eat, wear clothes, sleep and clean the toilet. How can we survive without making money? I am a woman. It is very inconvenient for me to escort or be a private bodyguard. I have practiced the skill of poisoning, and I can't even find a man to rely on. I don't have the good fortune like the Great Hero Yuchi. The inheritance passed down by my ancestors can't be used up in several lifetimes. So I can only be a madam in this Nuanxiang Pavilion, which is enough for me. As for joining the sect..." She didn't say anything else, but glanced at He'er and said, "I guess the young master has a close relationship with the saint, why don't you ask her in person?"
He'er had been listening impatiently for a long time. Seeing that Gu Erniang was looking at her, she interrupted, "Mr. Qiu, weren't you in a hurry to talk to Gu Mama yesterday? We've been talking for half an hour, why are you just talking nonsense?"
After He'er reminded him, Qiu Yizhi came back to his senses and said, "I have a small matter, and Miss Wen said that Mother Gu might be able to help, so I came here to ask for advice."
"Since it is the order of the Saint, then I, Gu Er Niang, will naturally not hesitate to die even if it means sacrificing my life!" Gu Er Niang's words were very beautiful.
"I want to go to the palace to meet the chief eunuch Wang Zhonghai. Does Madam Gu have any ideas?"
After hearing this, Gu Er Niang was also startled, and then she laughed for a while: "If it were anyone else, there would be nothing they could do. But if it were me, Gu Er Niang, I would also be able to do something. Young Master can be said to have found the right person."
Qiu Yizi had originally been trying to give it a try, and after hearing what Gu Erniang in front of him said with some confidence, he tried again: "It is certainly not easy to meet this eunuch Wang, and it is even more difficult to escape unscathed. Madam Gu, please don't let me go without a chance to return!"
Gu Erniang laughed loudly: "Going without coming back is called seeking death. I will not do such a losing business. As long as you listen to me, I will definitely let you escape unscathed!"
Qiu Yizi was extremely curious about what she said and asked anxiously, "I'd like to ask you something!"
Gu Erniang kept it a secret: "It won't work if I tell you now. As long as you and Miss He'er listen to my arrangements tonight..." (To be continued)