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"Besides, it's not like we won't compensate her, so this is harmless."

He didn’t know if it was an illusion, but after Gu Qingze promised not to put himself in danger, Chu Lingxiao relaxed completely and began to analyze the pros and cons without any emotion.

This feeling made Gu Qingze feel a little uncomfortable. After all, he knew that those courtesans were treated like that. Although his emotions had stabilized on the surface, he still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

"Everything Ling Xiao said is based on the premise that she can recover her memory. At the very least, she can recover some of her memory. But we don't have the ability to restore her memory."

Fortunately, Gu Qingze has a good ability to adapt and is not a stubborn person. After a while, he rejoined the thinking and raised his own questions.

"I have a way." Chu Lingxiao said with a chuckle, raising the corner of his mouth slightly with some pride.

"Then the powerful Ling Xiao, can you tell me what the solution is?"

Gu Qingze showed an expectant expression and asked questions very cooperatively.

Chu Lingxiao waved his hand, motioning him to come over. Just like before, when Gu Qingze came over, he whispered in his ear again.

When Chu Lingxiao left his ear and stepped back, Gu Qingze was still confused.

"Is this really... okay?" Gu Qingze asked uncertainly, "Just a sentence like this without a beginning or an end, completely illogical, can immediately evoke her memory, this is too..."

He originally wanted to say "this is too much", but Chu Lingxiao looked serious and didn't seem to be pretending or joking, so he stopped the words from coming out of his mouth.

"Of course, this is the 'secret code'. Do you know what a 'secret code' is? Just like you need a key to open a lock, her brain is like a door that has been sealed for a long time, and the 'secret code' is equivalent to the key to open this door."

Chu Lingxiao explained patiently.

"Because if they directly erased her memory or messed with her brain, she would become a lunatic. But they needed her to have independent consciousness for their purpose, so they must have just sealed her memory."

"Since only the memory is sealed, there must be a way to awaken and restore it."

Chu Lingxiao tapped his chin lightly with his knuckles, pretending to be "thinking", and analyzed.

"From this divergent thinking, I first thought of the simple and quick method of "secret language."

"After all, to erase the memories of so many courtesans, it must not be a particularly complicated process. There are too many of them and it would be difficult to operate."

He held up three of his fingers. "As we all know, there are three ways to hide memories. The other two are either too complicated or not fast enough, so only the 'secret language' meets the requirements."

"And one thing that everyone knows is that the "secret language" setting requires the caster to use spiritual power while whispering to the person being cast."

"Although I didn't see the caster clearly, I heard his voice from her memory."

"Among so many words, this is the only one that makes the most sense. Excluding the possibility that the caster has mental problems and likes to talk nonsense, the most likely "secret language" is this."

Chu Lingxiao's inferences were quite reasonable. Unlike Song Jinnian's, they were not out of the blue, but were all based on evidence.

"If she is just an ordinary oiran, then I completely agree with Ling Xiao's inference, but the problem now is that she is not an ordinary oiran, but the chief oiran."

Gu Qingze deliberately emphasized the importance of her identity.

"If ordinary courtesans are compared to the 'small gears' in this system, although they are indispensable, they can be replaced at any time. Then the chief courtesan is a 'special gear' that is relatively special. Although it can be replaced, it is very troublesome and accounts for a relatively large proportion."

"Since the chief courtesan is more important than the ordinary courtesans in the plan, there should be more complicated steps. How could it be possible that the ordinary courtesans would use such a crude method as "secret language"?"

"I think Ling Xiao's inference here is a bit... unreasonable."

Gu Qingze said this seriously and raised his hand, looking like a perfect "good student".

Although Chu Lingxiao didn't understand his strange subconscious actions, he still raised his eyebrows, spread his hands, and replied with a doting look of "I really can't do anything about you".

"But Qingze, you have to know that this is information I got from the former chief courtesan. It was obtained from her memory and has a basis."

"Other than that, ordinary courtesans may also have their memories hidden and be subjected to "secret words". This is what I got from this divergent thinking."

"It's also possible that ordinary courtesans... Oh no, the plan doesn't require so many courtesans. Maybe only some ordinary courtesans will have the privilege of deliberately hiding their memories."

Chu Lingxiao raised his eyes and looked at him steadily, "Qingze, you have been here for so long, you must be familiar with the courtesan, right? Does she still remember her experience before coming to the brothel?"

When Gu Qingze heard this, he subconsciously thought of Jinluo and how she was sent to a brothel by her family to pay off their debts.

She clearly has memories of what happened before she entered the brothel...so Ling Xiao might be right, maybe only some of the courtesans were treated like that and became part of the plan.

Although he was convinced, Gu Qingze still felt unsure and weakly refuted.

"I......."

Seeing that he was still hesitating, Chu Lingxiao continued.

"Just like Qingze said just now, although the "gear" is important, it is not irreplaceable. There is no need to use such cumbersome steps to hide the memory."

"Especially for a 'small, ordinary gear' like this, using 'secret code' is enough."

"There are so many courtesans. Even if one is useless, there are countless replacements. Even the chief courtesan, who is quite special, is just selected from among the ordinary courtesans who meet the requirements."

As Chu Lingxiao was talking, he suddenly thought of something and asked in a questioning tone.

"Qingze, did brother Jinnian tell me before what criteria were used to select the chief courtesans of all generations?"

Gu Qingze thought for a moment and shook his head, "No, I just said that if you get the first place in monthly performance, you can talk to the chief courtesan without meeting her."

"But Brother Jinnian never told me the criteria for the chief courtesan, and I didn't find out, but the chief courtesan was always chosen from among the ordinary courtesans, except for the current chief courtesan."

Chu Lingxiao looked at him meaningfully, "See, the chief courtesan is not selected fairly and impartially based on performance, popularity, etc."

"Instead, it uses some vague standards, which gives the conspirators the opportunity to manipulate secretly, just like..."

"Just like the previous Qingyun Sect Sword Contest, the disciples with outstanding performance were selected to be qualified to go to the secret realm, but the specific standards for excellence were not specified."

Gu Qingze understood immediately and knew what he meant instantly.

"Yes, it is like that."

Chu Lingxiao nodded with relief.

"It is precisely because the oiran is replaceable that such strict procedures are not required, so using "secret words" is the best solution. And doesn't Qingze think that the words in the memory of the former chief oiran are strange?"

"It's really strange." Gu Qingze agreed.

"It's weird, otherwise what if the 'secret code' is some common words like 'good morning', 'good afternoon', 'good night', etc.

"Then he worked so hard to seal the oiran's memory, but within a moment, another oiran greeted that oiran, and the "secret language" was triggered, and her memory was instantly restored. Wouldn't that be a waste of time?"

“So generally the more obscure and illogical the ‘secret code’ is, the better.”

Chu Lingxiao complained and gave examples.

Gu Qingze followed his words and was amused by the scene he imagined.

"Okay, Ling Xiao's inference completely convinces me."

"Of course. My inferences are based on the existing clues. Anyone would find it reasonable."

Chu Lingxiao raised his head and smiled proudly.

"In that case, what should I do next? Wait patiently until the end of the month, get a chance to meet the chief courtesan, and then tentatively say that sentence to see if it works?"

Gu Qingze thought for a moment and asked.

"Qingze is indeed a fool. If we do it according to your method, it will be too passive. We have to try and make mistakes during this period."

Chu Lingxiao sighed helplessly and tapped his forehead lightly with his knuckles, as if he wanted to see what the structure was like. Why did it unexpectedly not work at this time?

"Since the courtesan is not irreplaceable, and the simple perfunctory method of "secret code" is used, I guess the content of the "secret code" is probably the same."

Chu Lingxiao stopped talking and looked at him instead.

"So Ling Xiao wants me to find an Oiran who seems to have lost her memory during this period, and try to whisper that sentence into their ears to see if it works?"

Gu Qingze cooperated and continued the conversation.

"Yeah, not too stupid."

Chu Lingxiao commented seriously.

"But if we do this, wouldn't it be too bold? If something unexpected happens, such as recovering memories, and the courtesans suddenly behave abnormally, it will arouse suspicion, right?"

Gu Qingze asked worriedly.

"Indeed, so it's up to Qingze to handle this matter appropriately."

Chu Lingxiao shrugged, "I believe Qingze can handle it."

Faced with Ling Xiao's trust, Gu Qingze instantly felt the pressure growing, and he nodded seriously.

"Thank you Ling Xiao for your trust. I will."

Chu Lingxiao was amused by his serious look and thought he became even cuter. He couldn't help but touch his head.

"I also believe Qingze can do it."

Then, Chu Lingxiao seemed to have thought of something, and with a little shame, he hesitated for a moment, kissed her, and said with a slight gasp.

"Qingze, now that we've finished talking about serious matters, let's do something fun. I've been holding back for a long time."

Gu Qingze heard his suggestive words, although it was a bit sudden, but he still cooperated and kissed him back, while kissing, he slowly undressed him...