flstandardbreds Chapter 1018 Redemption
Chapter 1018 Redemption
Guagua: [At that time, Lan Jinyi had just arrived in Tianfeng Kingdom and had some business dealings with this wealthy merchant. He approached the merchant and asked him for a favor.]
The wealthy businessman, upon hearing that it was just about helping to buy someone, which wasn't a big deal, agreed.
The people who murdered Chu Jiayu's family were all Lan Jin's men, and had nothing to do with the wealthy businessman.
The agreement was that it was just to scare the Chu family, not to actually kill them.
The wealthy businessman was terrified when he saw that those people were actually killing people.
Finally, Lan Jinyi killed the wealthy businessman under the guise of avenging Chu Jiayu, also to silence him, fearing the businessman might reveal something.
Song Yaoyao: [I see!]
Chu Jiayu is truly pitiful!
He regarded the enemy who wiped out his family as his benefactor, and over the years he has been wholeheartedly devoted to serving his enemy.
If he knew the truth, he'd probably go insane.
Guagua agreed, saying:
Yes, this kind of pain is unbearable for most people.
Song Yaoyao: [Guagua, print out the evidence that Lan Jinyi murdered the Chu family. I'll need it later.]
Guagua: [Okay, host.]
Just then, the door was pushed open, and the madam walked in, followed by a stunningly beautiful "woman".
Judging by appearance, he is 175cm tall, slender, and has a small face that is breathtakingly beautiful!
The madam smiled and stepped forward, saying:
"Young master, the courtesan Chu Man has arrived."
You two continue your conversation, I'll head out now.
Song Yaoyao nodded, and the madam left.
Chu Jiayu slowly walked over, sat down opposite Song Yaoyao, and said:
"Young master, let Chu Man serve you!"
"it is good."
"Let me pour you a cup of wine first, young master."
"it is good."
Chu Jiayu poured Song Yaoyao a glass of wine, but Song Yaoyao didn't touch it. Instead, she asked:
"Since Miss Chu Man is the most beautiful courtesan, what skills does she possess?"
"I am skilled in a little bit of the four arts: music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."
"Then let's play a piece?"
"What would you like to hear, young master?"
“Play what you’re best at.”
"Yes."
Chu Jiayu walked to the guqin, sat down, and began to play.
Song Yaoyao: [Guagua, if you hadn't told me that the person in front of me was a man dressed as a woman, I wouldn't have been able to tell he was a man even at this close range.]
His every smile, every gesture, exuded the grace of a young woman.
Guagua: [Lan Jinyi put in a lot of effort to cultivate him.]
Song Yaoyao: [Chu Jiayu must know martial arts; I noticed calluses on the web of his hand.]
Guagua: Yes, and his martial arts skills are very high.
Host, don't let his frail appearance fool you; he's ruthless when it comes to killing.
Host, you'd better be careful.
Song Yaoyao: [Okay, I understand.]
Chu Jiayu played several pieces before returning to the table and sitting down again.
Chu Jiayu looked at the wine he had poured, and seeing that Song Yaoyao hadn't drunk it, he smiled and asked:
"Young master, why haven't you had any wine?"
Song Yaoyao responded with a smile:
"I can't hold my liquor; I pass out after just one drink."
With such a beautiful woman before me, I'd like to chat with her a little longer; how could I possibly get drunk so quickly?
"I see.
If you're not going to drink, then please eat more food, young master!
"it is good."
Song Yaoyao ate a few bites of food and said:
"This young lady is different from the other young ladies?"
"Why is it different?"
"Everyone else was urging the guests to drink, but the girl said she couldn't drink and should just eat more food instead?"
"So that's what you're talking about, young master!"
"Because I am also a light drinker, I can understand your situation, sir."
Song Yaoyao nodded, changed the subject, and looked at Chu Jiayu, saying:
"As expected of the most beautiful courtesan, you are stunningly beautiful. I wonder how much silver it would cost to redeem yourself?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Jiayu paused, then said:
"You'll have to ask your mom about that."
Song Yaoyao nodded and continued to ask:
"I have fallen in love with Miss Chuman at first sight and wish to redeem her from her servitude. I wonder what your opinion is?"
Guagua: [Host, what are you doing? You're not thinking of buying him to keep as a mistress, are you?]
Song Yaoyao: [Guagua, you're overthinking it. I'm testing him.]
If there's nothing else, don't bother me.
Guagua: [Oh, I see.]
Chu Jiayu smiled and said:
"Many people have said this, but they backed down when they heard the price my mother asked for."
What's the asking price?
"Mother will only release him if he demands 10 taels of silver."
Many people gave up when they heard the number.
"I see!
However, I'm different from them. The last thing I lack is money. If the girl is willing, I'll give her 10 taels of silver.
Song Yaoyao wanted to see how he would answer.
"Well, you should ask Mom about that."
"Alright, let's call the madam over and ask her in person."
Song Yi had already gotten up and told the servant at the door to go and call the madam.
Chu Jiayu looked at Song Yaoyao and asked:
"Young master, are you really going to redeem me?"
"Ah."
……
Before long, the madam arrived, fanning herself, and said with a smile as she entered:
"Sir, what are your orders?"
Song Yaoyao asked bluntly:
"How much silver do I need to redeem Miss Chuman from her servitude?"
"That's all? 10 taels of silver."
"As long as you can afford 10 taels of silver, Miss Chuman is yours."
"it is good."
The madam thought that once she mentioned the amount, Song Yaoyao would give up immediately, just like the others before her, but she didn't expect her to agree so readily.
10 taels is an astronomical price!
When they set that price, they anticipated that no one would be willing to spend so much money to buy a courtesan.
This situation is something they didn't expect. How are they going to handle it?
Chu Jiayu gave the madam a meaningful look.
The madam was already in a panic; her mistress was about to be bought by someone else, and she didn't even notice Chu Jiayu's subtle hints.
The madam's eyes darted around, and she immediately had an idea, saying:
“I misspoke earlier. It should be 20 taels of silver, not 10 taels of silver.”
Song Yaoyao stood up, slammed her hand on the table, and said:
"Madam, are you playing me for a fool?"
We just asked Miss Chuman, and the price you usually offer is 10 taels.
When you came in, you also said 10 taels, but now that you see we can afford it, you're starting to raise the price on the spot.
You've really gone too far!
When the madam saw that Song Yaoyao and the others had turned hostile, she said:
"Let me be frank, no matter how much money is offered, I will not sell Chu Man."
She's my cash cow; if she leaves, how will our Three Lives Pavilion continue to operate?
"So, by setting a ransom of 10 taels, you are deceiving everyone!"
I never imagined you guys did business by deceiving your customers!
Outside, people had already heard the commotion and were heading this way.
Chu Man immediately stepped forward and said:
"Young master, please don't be angry, let's talk this out!"
Song Yaoyao looked at Chu Man and said:
"Miss Chuman, the madam didn't intend to let you go, but you don't seem angry at all!"