Chapter 168 Important Evidence

"Go straight and stop at Lai Fu Inn at the second intersection." Qin Yiran said to Hongzhu who was driving the coach.

"Got it, Mr. Big Brother."

Liu Yingyue glanced at the sewing machine behind her and looked at Qin Yiran, "Now that we have a hundred sewing machines, we can make those cotton clothes quickly."

"Yingyue." Qin Yiran pulled Liu Yingyue over and looked at her. "What else can you do? Surprise me once and for all."

Liu Yingyue saw confusion and scrutiny in his eyes.

She smiled and pretended to be relaxed. "I know a lot, but I just can't remember it at the moment."

Qin Yiran looked at her eyes and tried hard to recall the past.

Did he overlook something and not discover her ability? -
Arrived at the inn.

Qin Yiran asked for two upper rooms, one for Hongzhu and one for them to share.

Hongzhu came to the county town for the first time and stayed in a luxurious inn. She was so surprised that she walked very carefully.

After the room was arranged, Qin Yiran asked the waiter to arrange food.

After the three of them had finished their meal, Qin Yiran asked Hongzhu to accompany Liu Yingyue to rest in the inn. He went to do some work alone and said that he would be back later, so Liu Yingyue could rest first and didn't need to wait for him.

Hongzhu stood by the window of the inn, looking at the bustling streets, her eyes sparkling, "Madam Ying, let's go out and have some fun on the street."

Liu Yingyue thought of something and nodded, "Okay. But we have to change our ways and not go out like this."

Hongzhu looked at herself and asked, "What else do I need to change?"

Since following Liu Yingyue, she has never worn ragged clothes again.

Although it wasn't a brand new outfit and wasn't made of silk or satin, it was made of fine cloth, her favorite bamboo green color, and there were a few peach blossoms embroidered on the collar.

Moreover, the shoes are also new cotton boots bought not long ago.

"Change into men's clothes." Liu Yingyue said.

"Ah? Why are you wearing men's clothes?" Hongzhu blinked. Men's clothes were so ugly, rustic, and had no embroidery.

"Some places are not suitable for women. Let's dress up as men so that it will be more convenient to travel." Liu Yingyue said.

Hongzhu thought about it and decided that as long as she could go out and play, it didn’t matter whether she was wearing men’s or women’s clothes.

"Okay, but we have to go buy men's clothes." Hongzhu frowned, "But where can we buy them?"

"Just follow me and you'll know." Liu Yingyue closed the window and waved at her.

She took the silver, put it in her sleeve, and left the inn with the red beads.

Qin Yiran is not going to play when he comes to the county town, he is going to do business.

And she won't be idle either.

Liu Yingyue brought Hongzhu to a clothing store and spent one or two taels of silver to buy two sets of men's clothes that were 80% new.

Put the women's clothes that have been changed into the carriage.

Hongzhu was still driving the carriage, and following Liu Yingyue's instructions, they arrived in front of a prosperous archway.

There is a striking three-character sign hanging on the archway.

Hongzhu followed Liu Yingyue for a few months and learned some simple words.

She recognized the three words as "Qianhonglou".

Hongzhu saw the gorgeously dressed girl in front of the gate again and pulled Liu Yingyue's sleeve, "Madam Ying, where is this?"

"Hmm? Instead of calling her Madam Ying, you should call her Mr. Ying." Liu Yingyue reminded in a deep voice.

Hongzhu reacted and stuck out her tongue, "Yes, Yinglangjun. By the way, Yinglangjun, where is this?"

Hongzhu looked at the people coming in and out and found that they were all pulling and hugging the girls, which made her look unhappy.

"Brothel." "What is a brothel?" Hongzhu had never heard of this word and was confused.

"It means kiln."

"Ah? Ying... Young Master Ying, let's go back. If Young Master Da knows we are here, he will beat me to death." Hongzhu's face changed with fright, and she pulled Liu Yingyue to stop her from moving forward.

Liu Yingyue glanced at her and said, "I'm not really going there to play. I'm going to do something. Hongzhu, stop making trouble. I'll buy you something delicious when I'm done."

"I don't want anything delicious. I ate too much at lunch. I'm not hungry now." Hongzhu shook her head.

Liu Yingyue raised her eyebrows, "How about you not go, I'll go in and do it alone."

Hongzhu is about to cry.

If Liu Yingyue went in alone and she stood outside doing nothing, Qin Yiran would only blame her even more when he knew about it.

It would be better for her to go in with Liu Yingyue, at least she can keep an eye on Liu Yingyue.

"Okay, but Madam Ying, you can't run around and don't talk too much with other men."

"I know, I know. I'm just looking for someone. I won't pay attention to irrelevant people." Liu Yingyue nodded and patted Hongzhu's shoulder, "Let's go, Xiaohongzi."

She fanned herself open and strode toward the door.

Hongzhu followed closely behind her, looking dejected.

The housekeeper who was welcoming guests at the door was delighted to see two young men coming and hurried forward to greet them. "Two young men, do you have any girls you know? If not, I'll introduce two to you, Xiao Taohua and Qingqing, both are good. Xiao Taohua has a good voice, and Qingqing has the thinnest waist in our building, and she can also dance Persian dance very well."

Hongzhu was embarrassed and hid behind Liu Yingyue in shame.

Liu Yingyue smiled slightly, "I'm here to look for Mr. Song Sanlang. He asked me to meet him here."

As he said this, he grabbed a handful of money and gave it to the woman in charge.

"Song... Mr. Song Sanlang? Very well, please come in." The housekeeper took the money with a smile and called a little girl behind her, "Take these two gentlemen to see Mr. Song Sanlang."

"Yes, Mother Wu."

The little girl brought Liu Yingyue and Hongzhu into the "Qianhong Tower".

Once you enter the building, you can see men and women flirting and having fun everywhere.

Passing by some closed rooms, you can still hear the wild shouting of men and women.

Hongzhu's face turned even redder.

She held Liu Yingyue's arm tightly, afraid that Liu Yingyue would leave her and run away.

Fortunately, Liu Yingyue didn't look around and kept walking quietly.

After walking through the halls and rooms, we finally arrived in front of a secluded house.

The little girl was about to knock on the door, but Liu Yingyue stopped her and gave her a handful of money. "Go ahead and do your work. I'll go find Mr. Song Sanlang myself."

The little girl happily took the money and left.

Liu Yingyue looked around, walked to the door, put her ear against the door and listened to the sounds inside.

"Mr. Ying, what are you doing? Hey, don't do this--" Hongzhu pulled Liu Yingyue back.

Liu Yingyue's face was gloomy. "Shh, don't make noise. I'm doing something."

Hongzhu looked embarrassed, "You heard someone ask you to do something?"

Liu Yingyue knew that she had misunderstood, and whispered, "There is a big villain here, you should go find County Magistrate Zhou to arrest him and collect evidence."

Hongzhu blinked, "Ah? The big villain?"

"Mr. Zhou lives in the second house in Hutong No. 16. Stand at the gate of Qianhonglou and walk left. Go straight without turning. You will see it after passing three crossroads. There are big words written at the entrance of the alley: Hutong No. 16. Go quickly!"

Hongzhu was stunned. "But I don't know County Magistrate Zhou. Will he come if I invite him like this?"


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