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Chapter 39 The Top Performer is Suitable
Having escaped unscathed, Jiang Shuyue hurriedly went to Zuiyu Tower.
Zuiyu Tower is very large and located in the most bustling area of Kyoto.
Zuiyu Tower is six stories high, and each floor has many rooms.
The girls in Zuiyu Tower are ranked according to their social status. The girls with the highest status naturally live on the highest floors and have the best environments.
As the top courtesan of Zuiyu Tower, Xiangyi naturally lived on the sixth floor.
During the day, Zuiyulou was open for business because business was so good. However, due to the imperial decree, it did not engage in prostitution during the day. Instead, the girls sang songs and held other activities.
"Oh, Young Master Jiang is here again? Is today the same as usual?"
On the first floor of Zuiyu Tower, a heavily made-up mother hurriedly stepped forward. The handkerchief in her hand was scented with some kind of fragrance, and when she shook it slightly, it emitted a very pungent odor.
Jiang Shuyue subconsciously took a few steps back, her expression stiffening as she looked at her mother's enthusiastic manner.
Xiangyi's appearance fee is very high. To see her, you need at least seven hundred taels of silver, and that's just for listening to her sing.
Madam Liu was very generous, and the purse she gave her was full of silver notes worth a thousand taels each, which was quite a lot. In the past, Jiang Shuyue didn't care how much money he spent, but now, he was short of money and couldn't come up with that much.
"Young Master Jiang?"
Her mother, who frequented brothels, could easily see Jiang Shuyue's predicament, but she refused to believe that Jiang Shuyue would be broke.
Everyone in the capital knows that Lu's dowry was built up with the wealth of almost half of the Minister of Revenue's family. Jiang Shuyue is Lu's son, so how could he be short of money?
"Here'll be seven hundred taels for you. I need to see Xiangyi. Mother, I'll bring the silver notes in a few days to redeem Xiangyi. Please prepare Xiangyi's indenture."
Jiang Shuyue didn't want to see the questioning look in his mother's eyes, as it made him feel extremely embarrassed.
He took out the remaining seven hundred taels of silver from his pocket, stuffed it into his mother's hand, and strode off towards the sixth floor.
He didn't see the shock and joy on his mother's face.
Has the Marquis of Zhenyuan given in?
"We've struck it rich! This is fantastic! Xiangyi is the top courtesan; her worth must be at least ten thousand taels of gold."
The mother happily went to prepare the indenture. Jiang Shuyue was quick and arrived at the sixth floor, entering Xiangyi's room with ease.
To protect Xiangyi, Jiang Shuyue spent a large sum of money to book her out.
Aside from him, Xiangyi didn't need to entertain any other guests, but as time went on, he couldn't afford to pay them anymore. Xiangyi had no choice but to accept other guests, who she said only played the zither and sang songs.
"Yiniang~"
As soon as the door opened, a sweet, pink figure rushed into Jiang Shuyue's arms.
Jiang Shuyue was completely captivated by the fragrance emanating from Xiangyi.
Jiang Shuyue held Xiangyi tightly.
"Jiang Lang~"
"I miss you so much~"
Her sweet and charming voice melted Jiang Shuyue's heart.
Xiangyi had a few tears in the corners of her eyes. Looking at the infatuation in Jiang Shuyue's eyes, she felt smug. She was just thinking of saying a few more words to make Jiang Shuyue feel guilty, so that he would be more obedient.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Shuyue spoke directly: "Yi Niang, I've come today to tell you some good news. I can afford to redeem you. Last time, I won some money at Linlangfang. If I go there again in the next few days and save up, I'll be able to redeem you."
Jiang Shuyue continued talking to himself, without looking at Xiangyi's expression.
Redeemed? What would she do with Jiang Shuyue after being redeemed?
Under Liu's nose?
What's making her happy?
"Yiniang~"
Xiangyi's expression changed so quickly that Jiang Shuyue, seeing her silent for a long time, assumed she was too happy and carried her to the soft couch.
"Yi Niang, don't worry, I will definitely protect you well. It's just that after the redemption, you will have to live with me outside."
He wanted to show the Jiang family that even without their money, he could still live a good life and be happy with Xiangyi in Yanjing.
A few days ago, he went to find a house to temporarily serve as his and Xiangyi's home, in order to settle Xiangyi. He had been working at Linlangfang these past few days to earn some money to raise for her from the money she received from her indenture.
"Living outside?"
Xiangyi stiffened as Jiang Shuyue embraced her.
Jiang Shuyue didn't notice anything unusual about her and was immersed in her joy.
"Yes, let's stay outside for now, Yi Niang. Don't worry, I will take good care of you. Didn't you tell me that as long as you can be with me, you're willing to do anything? Yi Niang, you're so good. How can you be so good?"
As Jiang Shuyue spoke, he placed a gentle kiss on Xiangyi's cheek.
Xiangyi wasn't listening to Jiang Shuyue at all; her mind was completely occupied with living outside.
In other words, although Jiang Shuyue redeemed her from her servitude, she still had to suffer with him and couldn't live in the Jiang family's big house.
Xiangyi was a little angry, and her face unconsciously turned cold. Her eyes made Jiang Shuyue feel a little unfamiliar.
"Yi Niang?"
Jiang Shuyue was stunned. Xiangyi hadn't reacted yet, and her gaze made Jiang Shuyue feel increasingly unfamiliar.
Although she seduced Jiang Shuyue on behalf of Liu, she had carefully observed the wealthy people she met, and only Jiang Shuyue was willing to defy his family for her sake, and only Jiang Shuyue promised to let her into his family.
Other wealthy young men and high-ranking officials all treated her like a trinket. If she wanted to escape her slave status and rise to prominence, the best candidate was Jiang Shuyue.
While keeping Jiang Shuyue hanging, he dealt with Liu Shi.
But what was the result? Her wish came to nothing.
"Yi Niang? What's wrong? Don't you want to?"
Fearing that Jiang Shuyue would see through her act, Xiangyi covered her face and cried pitifully, "I, I'm just so happy, Jiang Lang, I can finally be with you."
"I see. That explains why you were spacing out."
Jiang Shuyue affectionately hooked Xiangyi's nose with his hand and said earnestly, "We will always be happy."
"Jiang Lang, you are so kind."
Xiangyi's body went limp again, and Jiang Shuyue felt extremely satisfied, carrying her to the bed.
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Inside the bamboo grove, Liu's eyes were cold.
"I thought she was doing it all for her sister, but I never expected her to be a greedy person as well."
Liu stared intently at the window outside, her eyes unfathomable.
"If it weren't for that bitch Jiang Zhi, our plan wouldn't have been brought forward, allowing her to take advantage of the situation."
Chunming stepped forward, her gaze subtle.
"This young lady seems to be different from when she was in Liangzhou."
"If we can get rid of the eldest young lady, no one will dare to stop the madam in the future."
"If the lady were to conceive another son in the future, this marquisate..."
Chunming stopped abruptly, and smiled meaningfully.
Liu understood immediately and gave a cold laugh.
"If it weren't for the Duke's mansion looking down on me because I was born to a concubine,"
"I wouldn't have married into the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion while pregnant with Luan'er. I almost forgot why I came to the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion in the first place."
"If I hold this marquisate in my hands, I can accomplish anything the Imperial Noble Consort has ordered."
Liu's face instantly turned cold.
"Chunming, go and find out when the Prince of Liang will be at Linlangfang. I want to make sure Jiang Shuyue can never recover."
"Also, let me know when Xiangran arrives in Yanjing."
"Yes, ma'am."
Chunming replied respectfully.
Liu was the only one left in the room.
She gripped the teacup tightly, a fierce glint in her eyes.
"Hmph, I'll wait for the news that Jiang Shuyue died at the hands of her own brother-in-law. When I see it, where will Jiang Zhi put her face? You little bitch, just you wait."