Chapter 50: Sneaking into the boudoir to discuss cooperation

Of course, Aying doesn't just want to earn these small amounts of money. These are just superficial business at best.

What Aying actually wants to do is to establish a business that can gain a foothold in the capital.

The capital city is home to numerous dignitaries, and the best places for them to negotiate matters are brothels, taverns, teahouses, theaters, etc.

Aying needs to build a huge network of relationships first, then select trustworthy people from it and establish a core information network. When the information she possesses can be exchanged for benefits with the powerful, then she, Huo Aying, will no longer be a woman who relies on her charm to sell her beauty in this capital.

However, this project is huge and Aying can never do it by herself, so she has to borrow strength. Not only does she need to know how to borrow strength, but she also needs to know how to output. All of these require the participation of professionals, such as: Sister Hua offline, and Xie Chengyi, King Rui, and so on online.

***
The Marquis's Mansion abandoned the West Garden.

Xie Chengyi walked in holding the lamp familiarly.

He picked up the whistling arrow in his hand and shot it high up. Then, a burst of rapid sounds was heard.

A moment later, two people flew towards Xiyuan.

Xie Chengyi walked around several rows of weapon racks, turned to a corner light, raised his hand slightly, and pressed the protrusion of the corner light.

"Boom!" A muffled sound was heard, and a stone door opened.

After a stick of incense.

A man came in. After seeing Xie Chengyi clearly, he immediately stepped forward and knelt down, "General."

"Come, Jin Fang." Xie Chengyi pushed the tea in front of Jin Fang.

Jin Fang nodded to thank Xie Chengyi, then took the tea and drank it all in one gulp.

After calming down, Xie Chengyi raised his eyes and looked at Jin Fang, "Have you found out?"

"We've found out clearly that not only is there trouble in the Jinyang Palace in Jiangzhou, but there are also unusual movements in Zuyin's fiefdom!" Jin Fang frowned.

"Is there any news about Xu Mansion's steward Chu Chengdong?"

Jin Fang shook his head. "We mobilized all the brothers to look for him, but there is no news yet. Someone just said that they saw his son go to Jiangzhou, but they didn't find anyone in Jiangzhou."

"Not in Jiangzhou?" Xie Chengyi was startled.

"Then it might be in the capital..." If that's the case, then someone sincerely wants to kill the Xu family.

"General, the brothers discovered something else when they were investigating." Jin Fang looked serious.

"Speak." Xie Chengyi raised his eyes.

Jin Fang calmed down and said, "I found that the Xu Mansion is connected to the King of Qi."

King of Qi? Seize the throne?
Xie Chengyi paused, how could the Xu family father and son be so bold!
“Has the government intervened?”

Jin Fang nodded.

If we don't intervene, there are still remedial measures, but once we intervene, it proves that someone is ready to start a rebellion.

"Okay, got it..."

After thinking for a moment, Xie Chengyi continued: "How is the border?"

Jin Fang replied: "Several generals responded to the news regularly, but there was no major movement. However, the young prince Nan Jing, who had been threatening, never showed up, which made people panic."

Xie Chengyi nodded, "Young Prince Nanjing is always good at scheming, so we must not be careless. We should all act with Prince Huainan in mind."

Jin Fang nodded, "Yes."

***
Yimei Courtyard.

Ah Ying drank a bowl of ginger tea in a depressed mood, and was about to take a rest for a while. Just as she entered the room, she screamed "Ah!"

There was a person sitting on the chair next to the bed!

Su Jian was outside and called out quickly, "What's wrong, girl?"

Ah Ying quickly replied: "It's okay, there was a cat, it has already run away!"

Su Jian replied: "Then you should have a good rest. I will go and make some medicine for you first."

"Okay." Ah Ying looked straight at the man and said with a trembling heart.

"What? Am I a cat?" Xiao Cong, who was sitting on the chair, was waving his folding fan, looking dissatisfied.

Ah Ying calmed her thoughts and said coldly, "I didn't expect that the dignified King Rui would have the habit of sneaking into girls' homes!"

Xiao Cong was not angry. "I didn't expect Miss Ying to be so brave. She could remain calm when a man sneaked into her boudoir."

Seeing Xiao Cong's look of asking for a beating, Ah Ying said coldly, "If Prince Rui has something to say, just speak openly." Ever since she saw Xiao Cong and Su Yin in Jiyue Tower, Ah Ying had no good impression of this man.

He was a prince of the current dynasty. Let alone sneaking into the girl's residence, even if he really committed a crime, how many people would go to the trouble of offending Xiao Cong to redress her injustice? Ah Ying calmed down and waited to see what this man was up to.

"I want to make a deal with you." Xiao Cong stood up gracefully and walked behind Aying, breathing softly.

Aying frowned, "I'm just a commoner girl, how can I be worthy of doing business with King Rui?" "You propose the conditions, and I guarantee that you will only make money and not lose money!" Xiao Cong looked at Aying.

Ah Ying sat down leisurely and looked at herself in the bronze mirror. It was not her style to not make money.

"What do you need me to do?" Aying asked softly.

Xiao Cong half leaned against the dressing table, also looking at Ah Ying in the bronze mirror, and said lightly: "It's very simple, just allow me to come to the Marquis' Mansion to find you."

Ah Ying was startled and frowned, "What kind of request is this?"

"In short, it means making others think that I like you." Xiao Cong raised his eyebrows and looked at A Ying.

Ah Ying couldn't help but sneer, "This task is too difficult, I am incapable of it, King Rui, please find someone else."

Xiao Cong picked up the embroidery on the table and said softly, "Isn't it hard for you to live in this mansion? Why don't you take advantage of this God-given opportunity to earn some money instead of embroidering these things?"

Ah Ying took the embroidery away skillfully and asked tentatively, "Does Prince Rui take it seriously?"

Xiao Cong flicked his folding fan and said, "Of course."

Ah Yingfu asked, "Just a simple meeting?"

"Of course, I've already said it's a deal. I won't touch you without your permission, unless you want to touch me?" Xiao Cong's words became more and more outrageous.

Ah Ying glanced at him and said, "If you keep saying that, there will be no possibility for us to cooperate."

"Okay!" Xiao Cong pretended to surrender.

"I need a woman to help me quell all kinds of rumors in the capital. I don't need to say or do anything special. After thinking about it, you are the most suitable one." Xiao Cong said directly.

"Why am I the most suitable? I think those noble ladies from aristocratic families all want to get close to me to some extent, right?" Ah Ying asked soberly.

Xiao Cong replied with satisfaction: "Because you have brains."

Huo Aying: ...

"Your Highness is indeed thoughtful. Once it gets out, I might become a thorn in the eyes of many people." Aying said with a double meaning.

Xiao Cong chuckled, "So you have brains..."

"Those noble ladies from aristocratic families want more than just money, they may also want other things. This is too troublesome! I always don't like trouble!" Xiao Cong still feels a headache when he thinks of those beautiful girls.

Ah Ying found it funny. This Prince Rui was quite straightforward and a scumbag.

"So, Your Highness wants someone who will come when you call and leave when you yell at him?" Aying also replied directly.

Xiao Cong curled his lips and said, "It's not that harsh. After all, I still need to find someone who has some connection with a woman from an aristocratic family. I can't let my father be too picky, right?"

Ah Ying understood now, "A vase for the facade?"

Xiao Cong nodded, "That's a bit like that."

"What if I want more?" Ah Ying looked straight at Xiao Cong.

Xiao Cong looked at Ah Ying with a wicked smile, "You are a smart person. You know what is best for you. You must have realized Yu Lu's identity when you saved her that day, right? I believe you know your limits."

Ah Ying was really surprised when she heard this. After all, not many people could see through her. "Your Highness is very careful."

"You are not a woman who is content with your fate. If you stay in this marquis's mansion, you will just be a cousin. What protection do you have? Why don't you agree to my proposal? I guarantee that you will have wealth and glory." Xiao Cong couldn't help but look at Aying's expression and posture.

Ah Ying simply stopped pretending, "Wealth and glory? Haha, I don't have such big ambitions. I just want to make a living."

Xiao Cong agreed and said, "I like the term 'making a living'. As long as you agree to the deal, you can set any conditions."

Ah Ying half lowered her eyes. If she agreed to King Rui, would it be able to protect herself in case her identity was exposed?
"Three thousand taels!" Aying said bluntly.

Xiao Cong said without changing his expression, "I agree!"

Ah Ying then looked at Xiao Cong seriously, "The most important thing is that you cannot have any improper thoughts about me!"

Xiao Cong was stunned, "Am I not worthy?"

In the past, he was the one who proposed the last point to others. How come the situation has changed and he is being asked to do so now?
"What if you fall in love with me?" Xiao Cong looked complacent.

Ah Ying sneered, "I know my own strengths and weaknesses. If you agree to the conditions, then it's a deal."

It must be said that Xiao Cong was moved. Such a wonderful woman really aroused his desire to win. He couldn't help but feel happy, "Happy cooperation!"

Ah Ying let out a long sigh and said calmly, "Goodbye."

Xiao Cong just turned around, then turned back and asked tentatively: "Have I seen the girl somewhere before?"

Ah Ying looked calm, but her heart was already surging. "Your Highness, are you trying to find a topic on purpose?"

"Okay! I'm leaving!" Xiao Cong couldn't help but look at this [partner] in front of him again. Beautiful, absolutely...

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