Drunk Bamboo

Suddenly thinking of something, Chaoyang said in astonishment, "Could it be that the prince wants to buy the white fox cloak in the hands of the courtesan?"

Hua Qinfeng smiled brightly, showing his white teeth: "Lao Liu said that half a year ago a wealthy businessman from the north gave a white fox cloak worth a thousand gold to a girl named Hongmei here. I will buy it from her."

After saying that, he raised his eyebrows towards Chaoyang with a smug look on his face.

Chaoyang held his forehead with his hand, and it seemed that a few more white hairs appeared on his temples in an instant.

"In the bitter cold winter, with white feet and red clothes, a stunning dance. Your Majesty, do you know who Hongmei is? Dongxue Hongmei, one of the four most beautiful girls in Taohua Tower, made a sensation in Zhongdu with her dance two years ago. In the heavy snow, with bare feet and red yarn, she is like a plum blossom blooming in the snow. How many people would spend a fortune to watch her dance. Your Majesty, do you think she is short of money?"

"How can I know if I don't ask?" Hua Qinfeng was full of confidence, and his eyes swept towards him, "Chaoyang, how do you know so much about the courtesan in Taohua Tower?"

Chaoyang said angrily, "What is your Highness thinking? The rumors about the princess came from Taohua Tower. Naturally, I have to pay more attention to the people here. Otherwise, what does your Highness think I do every day?"

Hua Qinfeng pouted: "I didn't say anything, why are you so excited?"

Chaoyang said helplessly: "Your Majesty should not go into a place like a brothel..."

Suddenly, a middle-aged woman with makeup on came out of the building. Seeing the two young men dressed in extraordinary clothes, she was dazzled and waved the handkerchief in her hand. She immediately invited them into the building: "Two young men, please come in for tea!"

"I don't want tea. I'm looking for someone." Hua Qinfeng was pushed into the house. He smelled the pungent fragrance on her body. His head was dizzy and he said in disgust, "What's that smell on you? It's so bad!"

Middle-aged woman: "..."

Chaoyang bowed and smiled modestly, "My master doesn't like to get close to others. It's very rude. Please, young lady, invite Luoxue Hongmei. My master came here because of her reputation."

The word "girl" touched the heart of the middle-aged woman. Her eyes and eyebrows seemed to blossom. Her hands trembled, her handkerchief was thrown away, and she pinched her throat and said, "The young master is not only handsome, but also humble. I am the manager of Taohua Tower, and the girls call me Taohua Mama. Is this your first time to Taohua Tower? You have to come at night to find a girl. During the day, the girls are resting, so it's just a place to drink tea. Besides, not everyone can see Hongmei."

"Manager Taohua, can you please be flexible?" He took out an ingot of silver.

"This..." Taohua's mother hesitated.

"My master just wants to see Miss Hongmei and have a few words with her. It won't take more than a cup of tea and won't disturb her rest." Another ingot of silver.

"Then I'll go ask Hongmei." Mother Taohua went upstairs with two heavy silver ingots in her arms.

"Sorry to bother Manager Taohua." Chaoyang bowed again.

Turning around, he saw Hua Qinfeng staring at him with disdain.

"Chaoyang, when did you learn to speak like Xie Yuzhu?"

Chaoyang said calmly, "When you need help from others, you should be polite. When facing court officials and nobles, you should be respectful and obedient, and treat them with courtesy. When facing soldiers and enemies, you should bravely move forward and would rather die than surrender. When facing the common people, you should read their expressions and cater to their preferences."

After a pause, he looked at Hua Qinfeng: "Is this the first time Your Majesty has seen me like this? I told you that Your Majesty shouldn't come to this kind of place. Your Majesty can't handle it, and it won't be good if someone sees it."

Hua Qinfeng practiced martial arts all the time, never caring about the affairs of the mansion or Changfeng Tower. When he was in the west, he only cared about fighting the enemy. With General Xiao's plan, he only needed to rush forward desperately, and Chaoyang would handle the follow-up. He never thought about, paid attention to, or even saw how Chaoyang looked when he faced Taohua's mother.

He also vowed to Xie Yuzhu that Chaoyang would never flatter or curry favor with others. He really didn't understand the people around him.

Hua Qinfeng waved his hand: "I'm here now, I've spent all my money, your good words can't be in vain, I'll leave after I see Hongmei."

Taohua's mother came down from upstairs with a smile on her face: "You two gentlemen are lucky today. Hongmei invites you to the private room on the second floor!"

"Thank you, Manager Taohua. Here's the money for the tea."

"Young Master is polite and generous. Taohua Tower is looking forward to people like you coming every day!" After getting the money, he couldn't stop smiling.

In the private room on the second floor, a black-haired woman in red stood by the window. Her skin was as white as cream, her eyes and eyebrows were charming, her waist was as thin as a willow catkin, and her every move was charming and graceful.

Her charming eyes lifted up, and her red lips moved slightly: "You two gentlemen are so imposing and dignified. You came to Peach Blossom Tower in broad daylight. Did you come here just to watch me dance?"

Hua Qinfeng said bluntly: "I heard that you have a valuable white fox cloak. Name your price."

Hongmei walked barefoot on the carpeted floor and replied lightly, "Sir, speak frankly, I won't beat around the bush. That white fox cloak is extremely valuable. It is made of white fox fur from the snowy mountains of the White Country. White foxes are rare, and only two white fox cloaks were obtained in a hundred years. One was presented by the White Country as a tribute to the Empress in the palace, and the other is in my hands."

Hua Qinfeng stood at the window to get some fresh air, thinking about leaving here quickly: "You mean you don't want to sell it?"

Hongmei put down the teapot and smiled gently.

Chaoyang said, "Although it is the beginning of spring, the cold snap is most harmful to the body. You should put on a coat and shoes and socks to avoid catching a cold. Let's sit down and talk about the white fox cloak."

There was a flash of something strange in Hongmei's eyes, but when she looked up, her eyes had returned to normal. She smiled charmingly, "I am born with a hot body, so you don't have to worry. What's your name?"

Chaoyang: "My last name is Chao."

Hongmei curved her eyebrows and served Chaoyang some water: "Thirty years ago, there was a Chao family in Nanshan. They were chivalrous and righteous, fighting against violence and protecting the good. Although they have fallen, the young master still has righteousness."

Chaoyang was surprised: "The achievements of our ancestors are not something that young people dare to covet. Although the young lady is in the mortal world, she is very knowledgeable. A mere defeated family is not worth the young lady's mention. Today, my young master is presumptuous to ask for the white fox cloak, not to take away someone's love, but for my wife. My wife is weak and afraid of cold. She fell ill a few days ago. My young master was worried. When he learned that the young lady had a precious white fox cloak that was the best for keeping warm, he came here to ask for it for my wife."

Hua Qinfeng listened to Chaoyang's long-winded chatter and asked impatiently, "Just tell me, what will it take for you to give me the white fox cloak?"

Hongmei raised her hand and smiled.

Hua Qinfeng glared at him: "What are you laughing at? It's just a matter of words whether to sell it or not. If you don't want to sell it, we'll leave now!"

With a domineering tone, Hongmei took a step back, still smiling: "Rumors really can't be believed. The dignified God of War, King Feng, turns out to be so straightforward and so caring for his wife."

"How do you know my identity?" His eyes immediately became sharp.

"It is difficult to find someone as tall and mighty as you in Zhongdu. Moreover, how many people in this world can make the descendants of the Chao family willing to follow you? Don't worry, your Majesty, I will not reveal your identity to outsiders. I am willing to give you the white fox cloak."

"Conditions?" Chaoyang restrained his gentle temper, revealing his sharpness and speaking in a cold tone.

Hongmei turned around and sat down, her pair of white feet dazzling: "Isn't it more valuable than a thousand gold coins to make King Feng owe me a favor?"

Holding the sword at his waist, Chaoyang approached with a chill in his aura: "Let's be honest, the Feng Palace doesn't owe anyone a favor. We will do whatever you say in the future. Do you have to agree to kill me?"

Her red lips curled up: "Don't do anything that goes against morality, don't do anything that kills people and breaks the law, don't do anything you don't want to do."

Before Chaoyang could reply, Hua Qinfeng agreed immediately: "Okay, I accept it!"

The doors and windows of the private room were wide open, a cold wind was blowing, and a man, wearing a red plum gauze and barefoot, was sitting alone, sipping tea.

A yellow figure loomed across the screen: "Sister Hongmei, you shouldn't make a deal with the Wind King. She won't let you go if she finds out."

Mei raised her eyes slightly: "Sister, you should always leave a way out for yourself."