The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 794 - 378: Asking the Noble One into the Urn (Third Update)
Little Wu braced himself and followed Xiao Jinxing to Qingfeng Building.
Although he was curious about what it was like inside, the thought of a group of grown men serving a bunch of widows...
Just imagining that scene... it was better not to think about it at all, for it was indescribable.
At the entrance of Qingfeng Building.
The decor was quite different from that of a brothel, not the typical riot of red, yellow, purple, and green, but instead a simple palette of blue and white, which appeared quite clean. At first glance, it was hard to tell that this was indeed a place tainted by the dust of the world; it bore more resemblance to an upscale tea house.
Xiao Jinxing examined the entrance for a moment before rising to enter.
"My lord," Little Wu couldn’t help but call out to him.
This was not a place befitting his dignified status as the emperor.
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes turned cold.
Little Wu dared not stop him any longer.
He could only grit his teeth and follow him inside.
Just as they reached the entrance.
"Hold on, young master." At the doorway, a man called out to them.
Dressed in white, he stood tall and upright.
His handsome face and the softness in his brows and eyes seemed to carry more tenderness than that of an average man.
Indeed, just as the rumors had described, the men of Qingfeng Building were ravishingly beautiful.
"Why?" Xiao Jinxing asked bluntly.
He stared at the man with an intensity slightly stronger than the man’s.
"This place is a small guesthouse intended to serve only women; it is not appropriate to receive men. I hope you can understand, young master," the man explained.
His voice was also softer and more docile than that of an average man.
Even Little Wu felt goosebumps listening to it.
Thinking of such pale and delicate looking men, how could any woman resist them?
No wonder so many women preferred to shoulder the scorn and ridicule, just to experience pleasures here.
"Is that so?" Xiao Jinxing raised an eyebrow, "Silver is not an issue."
The man sized up the person before him and hesitated before saying, "Please wait, young master, I will inquire and get back to you."
Xiao Jinxing nodded slightly.
The man left.
After a while.
The man emerged.
His step was also light, and the overall impression he conveyed was one of gentle and soft beauty.
"Apologies, young master, none of the attendants have such inclinations; we cannot serve you. Please excuse us," he explained.
"Little Wu," Xiao Jinxing instructed.
"Yes," Little Wu answered respectfully.
He quickly produced a piece of gold.
Little Wu knew that at An Ning’s place, a piece of silver would surely be useless.
The man, seeing that piece of gold, remained unmoved, "This servant understands the young master’s sincerity, but even so, it’s not that we are unwilling to do business with the young master. Qingfeng Building has its rules: if the attendants are not willing, under no circumstances should they be pressured. I hope, young master, you will not make things difficult for this servant either."
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes turned cold.
"Farewell to the young master," the man bowed deeply with great etiquette.
Being by the emperor’s side, Little Wu could truly feel the anger radiating from the emperor.
Ever since arriving in Xuzhou, it seemed they faced setbacks everywhere.
Constant rejections, endless rejections.
The mighty sovereign of today, when had he ever suffered such frustration?
Just as Little Wu thought the emperor would explode and sweep through Qingfeng Building in his rage.
He heard the emperor say, "Then I shall not disturb you further."
"..." The emperor actually managed to restrain himself and let it go.
Xiao Jinxing turned around and, together with Little Wu, left.
Meanwhile.
Inside a streetside private room on the second floor of Qingfeng Building.
An Ning was watching the departing figure of Xiao Jinxing.
He had actually found this place.
She really couldn’t let her guard down around Xiao Jinxing for a second.
"Boss, he..." Yan Jinyao was also watching the retreating figure, hesitant and unsure about what to say.
An Ning understood clearly; with Yan Jinyao’s intelligence, she had surely guessed something.
But she chose not to respond.
She urged Yan Jinyao, "Hurry and leave, don’t arouse his suspicion."
"Yes," Yan Jinyao said respectfully, then added, "But since he has already found his way here, one could assume he might be harboring suspicions. If the boss continues to stay here, I’m afraid he might be discovered."
"The most dangerous place can be the safest," An Ning said with a smile at the corner of her mouth.
Moreover.
She was now waiting for him to come.
And the reason she didn’t let him in just now was to avoid arousing significant suspicion.
If nothing seems genuine, he won’t believe it.
...
Xiao Jinxing, with Xiao Wu, returned to the inn.
Xiao Wu said somewhat helplessly, "This is so difficult, excessively difficult!"
It was an exclamation that meeting An Ning was truly more exhausting than winning a battle.
At least in battle, one engages in tangible combat, while searching for someone is utterly elusive.
He was discouraged.
And he did not know whether the Emperor would still insist on it.
Xiao Jinxing wasn’t listening to Xiao Wu’s lament.
He sat on the soft couch in the room, drinking tea.
His deep eyes were clearly pondering something.
He suddenly thought.
Could it be that he had been discovered early on, which is why he was being guarded against so thoroughly, without a single slip?
But why would there be such caution against him? Even the most mysterious person wouldn’t go to these lengths just because someone wanted to meet them, unless...
Unless this person, she cannot afford to meet!
Xiao Jinxing’s Adam’s apple moved.
And again, a slight tremor at his chest.
Not wanting to harbor hope but he had to pursue a fact to the end.
Outside the door.
Suddenly there was a knock.
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes narrowed, and his expression grew dark.
"Who?" Xiao Wu hastily asked.
"Your humble servant, Mo Kun," a respectful voice came from the door.
Mo Kun was the leader of the personal guard for Imperial Concubine Bai Mowan.
Xiao Wu looked at the Emperor.
The Emperor made no comment.
Xiao Wu then knew that the Emperor had given his tacit consent.
He opened the door.
"Sir Wu," Mo Kun said respectfully.
"Sir Mo," Xiao Wu returned the gesture.
Mo Kun quickly entered the room, kneeled before Xiao Jinxing, and said, "Your humble servant greets Your Majesty."
"What is it?" Xiao Jinxing asked, his face not looking good.
"By command of Imperial Concubine, I have been sent to find Your Majesty, hoping for your early return to the palace. The civil and military officials have raised objections, as Your Majesty has not attended the morning court for over half a month. Her Highness the Imperial Concubine hopes Your Majesty will consider the state above all," Mo Kun said with utmost respect. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"I am aware of my responsibilities, go back and tell the Imperial Concubine that I will return after I have completed my affairs; there is no need for her reminder."
"Yes, your servant will obey," Mo Kun took the command, "Your servant shall take his leave."
And he left without further delay.
Xiao Wu closed the room door, turned around, and looked at the Emperor.
The Emperor’s face was visibly upset.
Xiao Wu dared not say more.
Anything involving the Emperor’s emotions was a taboo for the Emperor, not to be discussed.
"Xiao Wu," Xiao Jinxing suddenly commanded.
Xiao Wu promptly came to attention, "Yes?"
"Prepare my night clothes for me."
"Huh?"
"I will make a clandestine visit to Qingfeng Building."
"..." So since he couldn’t enter directly, he had to sneak in like a thief!
