Chapter 4, Visiting a Brothel.

Mei Yunqing sat up softly against the headboard and smiled, saying: "Who did you just say is the Mongolian doctor?"

The onlookers, seeing that there was no longer any excitement to behold, burst into laughter and dispersed. At that moment, Fu Jun walked out from inside and, upon seeing Yang Fei's bruised and battered face, could not help but want to laugh, yet he forced himself to hold it back. He was greatly astonished and asked, "How did you end up looking like this?"

Yang Fei said with a bitter smile: "Of course I am going back, where else can I go? I have already given you the money, why are you still holding me back?"

Yang Fei stood up and saw her seated properly. Noticing that she still had not picked up her chopsticks, clearly aware that he had not yet started eating, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Miss Xiao Die, please do not stand on ceremony; I have already had my lunch."

Fu Jun Dao: "Upon seeing a beauty, I forgot all about my important matters. Did we not agree yesterday to visit the brothel today to indulge in some new experiences?"

After a long while, Mei Yunqing looked up at Mei Lan and asked, "Xiao Lan, what do you think of Yang Fei as a person?"

Mei Yunqing reproached, "Little girl, what are you imagining?"

Qiu Yue suddenly blushed and softly said: "Qiu Yue knows that the young master cherishes her. This is the first time Qiu Yue has encountered such a good person as the young master. To serve the young master even once is a blessing for Qiu Yue; even if she were to die, she would have no regrets."

Qiu Yue was taken aback; this amount of silver was considerable even in the current era of peace and prosperity. While it was true that there were wealthy patrons who would spend lavishly, it was rare for someone of her ordinary appearance to be treated so generously. Typically, she would need to entertain four or five guests to earn this much. After a moment of hesitation, Qiu Yue still reached out to accept it

Nangong Yixin said that he was still enjoying the banter with the young girl and could not just leave like this. If he were to depart in such a manner, he would only be laughed at by her. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Wu Yunhe whispering, "This is the boudoir of the owner of Mei Manor; it is inappropriate for us to linger here for too long. We should leave quickly." Although his voice was soft, it was just loud enough for Mei Yunqing to hear. If Nangong Yixin truly intended to stay, it would imply that he wished to remain in Mei Yunqing's fragrant boudoir.

Yang Fei took the initiative to get up and open the door, helping Xiao Die to carry the plates, which instead made her flustered, repeatedly saying it was unnecessary trouble

Mei Yunqing smiled and said: "It seems that you two are truly a pair of enemies from a past life"

Mei Yunqing then turned around, revealing her exquisite beauty, and smiled slightly, saying: "No need, I won't be needing it for a while anyway. But your eyes are red and swollen; have you just been crying? Who dares to bully you? I will help you take revenge."

Mei Yunqing, with a smile that was not quite a smile, said: "Could it be that he has taken you in?" Upon hearing that Yang Fei had visited a brothel, she immediately recalled the events of last night, when Yang Fei had nearly compromised her virtue. She only remembered that at the last moment, she had given him a resounding slap. Could it be that Yang Fei, in his disappointment, had gone to the brothel today as a deliberate act of revenge against her? If Yang Fei had truly forced himself upon her at that time, she feared she would still be lying in his embrace now. As she contemplated this, Mei Yunqing was taken aback; why had she thought of such things? Had feelings for Yang Fei already begun to blossom in her heart?

Wu Yunhe, feeling greatly embarrassed, repeatedly responded: "Of course not, how could I have any ulterior motives towards my elder brother"

Meilan initially wanted to retort, but upon reflection, she realized it was her own lack of tact that had prompted her to speak first. Instantly, her charming face flushed with anger, and with a huff, she said: "The Ruigui Inn is not far from here. Just now, the young lady asked me to come buy something, but who would have thought I would encounter a lecherous man, preparing to engage in something unspeakable."

Qiu Yue expressed with some emotion: "Being worth fifty taels is already quite good. Forget it, young master, let us not speak of these sorrowful matters. Young master, please have a drink"

Meilan pushed the door open and saw Meiyunqing sitting at the dressing table, her back turned to her. With a pair of delicate hands gently supporting her fragrant cheeks, she gazed dreamily at the bronze mirror in front of her. Her hair had already come undone, cascading naturally and smoothly over her knife-like shoulders. Although Meilan was also a woman, just the sight of that back was enough to captivate her.

Yang Fei, seeing her pitiful state, thought that this place was indeed the most tragic in the world. He could not imagine how many impoverished wives and weak women had fallen to such depths. He truly wished he could leave this place as soon as possible. He understood the pain in Qiu Yue's heart just by thinking about it. He took out a silver ingot weighing about seven or eight taels from his pouch and handed it to Qiu Yue, saying, "Please accept this." Looking at the silver ingot in his hand, he felt a twinge of pain; he had only started receiving a salary from the escort agency two years ago, earning just one tael a month. This ingot of silver was already half of his savings.

Meilan nodded slightly

Yang Fei thought to himself: Don't mention touching her face; it was almost as if they had been intimate! Of course, he felt too embarrassed to say aloud: "Do you think she is your Yushuang sister? She is a dignified estate owner, and what is my status? If it were not absolutely necessary, she wouldn't even glance at me, yet I still dare to dream like a toad wishing to eat swan meat." The last two sentences were indeed true; as he spoke them, he couldn't help but feel a mix of bitterness and sorrow in his heart.

Fu Jun nodded and said, "That is also true." Suddenly, he noticed the faint finger marks on Yang Bing's left cheek that had yet to fade, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Who did this?"

I, I..." Mei Lan was at a loss for words for a while, when Nangong Yi spoke up: "I am Nangong Yi."

Meilan asked, "Then why did the young lady faint just now?"

Yang Fei saw Mei Lan's eyes brimming with tears from anger, and his heart softened. He intended to apologize, but upon hearing Mei Lan's words, what was about to come out of his mouth turned into: "Isn't this saying that Miss Xiao Lan is of the same kind as the women here?"

As Yang Feifang and Fu Jun entered the Soft Fragrance Pavilion, two women, dressed in flamboyant attire and adorned with heavy makeup, approached them from either side.

"Oh no." Mei Lan sensed that something was amiss. She had just had an argument with Yang Fei and, in her flustered state, had completely forgotten about the important matter at hand. In a hurry, she said, "I will go buy it again."

This establishment, known for its soft fragrance, consists of three floors. The ground floor features a banquet hall for receiving guests, with approximately eight rooms. The second floor, in addition to several guest rooms, also houses rooms for courtesans like Qiu Yue, who, while not currently in high demand, still maintain a decent business. The top floor is reserved for a few high-ranking courtesans, characterized by its extreme opulence and luxury

"Program." Yang Fei couldn't help but exclaim, "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival; isn't it a day off? Why is there still something to do?"

Meilan changed the bedding on the bed and, holding a large pile of laundry, made a face and said, "Miss won't say, so I'll go ask that family and the library staff myself." After saying this, she laughed lightly and ran out.

Fu Jun gave Yang Fei a sharp slap on the forehead and scolded with a smile, "Did you not hear clearly that it is a program? Have you forgotten what I told you last night?"

Yang Fei did not want Qiu Yue to feel awkward, so he let her link her arm with his and went upstairs

Xiao Die observed that Yang Fei was amiable, and she discreetly glanced at Qiu Yue, who also nodded gently. Thus, she candidly began to eat heartily, having not enjoyed such a sumptuous feast for a long time, and her manner of eating was naturally not very refined.

Yang Fei then turned to look at Qiu Yue beside him. Her appearance was far inferior to Mei Yunqing, barely qualifying as above average. She could not be more than eighteen years old, and her delicate face still bore a rare air of innocence, indicating that she had not been in the world of vice for long. Perhaps Fu Jun already knew that Yang Fei favored this type and had chosen her for him. Upon this realization, he could not help but feel that he truly was, as Mei Lan had said, not a good person. Qiu Yue had fallen to such a state, and he was using a bit of money to bully her.

Nangong Yidao: "The primordial qi, born from the boundless, is what every person breathes while in their mother's womb. After ten months of gestation, when the fruit is ripe and falls, what one breathes is the turbid acquired qi. Once the primordial qi is established, the true qi within the body circulates endlessly, never exhausting. Only by reaching this realm in martial arts can one be said to have entered the great path. However, looking at the current martial world, there are very few masters who have attained the primordial realm. The owner of the Mei Manor is the first I have encountered, and what is more, he is still so young. This is truly a cause for celebration."

Fu Jun laughed heartily and said, "Feiyang, you truly are someone who keeps your talents hidden. I merely mentioned it, and you have taken action." Suddenly recalling something, he added, "Have you had breakfast? If not, I can help you get something to eat."

At this moment, there were already quite a few pedestrians gathering on the street to watch the commotion. Mei Lan, being a young woman, had a delicate face, especially since she was arguing with a man at the entrance of a brothel

Nangong Yi hurriedly said: "Old Sun has praised me wrongly."

Seeing her with a fierce and agitated demeanor, Manager Sun hesitated and said: "Miss Lan, the owner is waiting to see you in the room"

Meilan smiled and said, "So you are just like me, still the day after tomorrow."

Fu Jun deliberately chose a larger brothel named "Soft Fragrance Residence," which had a rather luxurious entrance, and walked inside

Fu Jun, seeing that Yang Fei did not wish to say much, was also perceptive and did not press him further. After brushing off the dust from his clothes, he said: "Since there is nothing more to discuss, let us go inside. I have arranged everything within, and you need only to enter and enjoy yourself."

The rules of Meihua Mountain Villa are very strict. Disobeying the orders of the master, regardless of right or wrong, may result in the loss of martial arts skills at best, or expulsion from the villa at worst. Moreover, Meilan has always revered Mei Yunqing as a deity, so how could she dare to disobey? After a moment of hesitation, she bit her silver teeth and accepted the order to leave.

Although the fight was intense, fortunately the few guest rooms at the back were not affected, and Mei Yunqing's bedroom remained safe and sound. As Mei Lan had just placed Mei Yunqing on the couch, Nangong Yi hurriedly took Mei Yunqing's delicate hand and placed it on her pulse.

Yang Fei watched the departing figure of Xiao Die and couldn't help but ask, "Miss Qiu Yue, how did Xiao Die come here?"

The realm of innate existence. Mei Lan stared wide-eyed at Nangong Yi, lost in thought.

Yang Fei hurriedly said: "Of course not, Miss Qiuyue, please do not misunderstand."

Meilan pointed at Nangong Yi and said with a hint of annoyance, "I don't know; you might as well ask Doctor Nangong"

Nangong Yi nodded and said: "The master of Plum Manor possesses profound skills; the internal injuries sustained have long since healed without medication, leaving only some minor external injuries that will recover with a bit of rest."

Mei Yunqing smiled and said: "If one does not indulge in romance during youth, what a waste it is. His visit to the brothel is none of your concern. You are being overly sensitive, and it is no wonder he spoke such unflattering words that drove you away."

"You have it backward." Mei Lan felt an intense hatred; she should have said that she did not care, but fortunately, she stopped in time and did not express the thoughts in her heart

Manager Sun said calmly: "So your master is the leader of Mount Hua, the heroic Liu. " He glanced at Nangong Yi again and added: "This young hero must be the Dr. Nangong mentioned by Miss Lan."

Upon hearing this, Mei Lan truly wished she could find a hole to burrow into. Fortunately, at that moment, Manager Sun entered through the door and asked her, "Miss Lan, how is the master’s injury?"

After Qiu Yue had finished preparing, a knock on the door was heard, and Xiao Die's voice came through: "Sister Qiu Yue, the food and drinks have arrived"

Meilan responded and walked to the backyard, arriving at the entrance of Meiyunqing. She made an effort to appear more amiable before finally knocking on the door with a series of knocks.

Yang Fei said with a bitter smile: "According to your words, if one wishes to take advantage of others, the consequence will be this slap mark."

Yang Fei had no intention of arguing with him, but upon hearing her words, which seemed to carry a hint of disdain towards him, he couldn't help but retort sarcastically: "What is wrong with people like us? Am I really so unworthy in Miss Mei Lan's eyes? Yet, there was someone who said they would never see me again, and now that they have, they still come over to greet me eagerly"

Meilan Dao: "I dare not even imagine; if you possess even half the prowess of a young lady, you could dominate the world."

Yang Fei never hides anything from him, so he recounted everything that happened last night. Naturally, he omitted the part about helping Mei Yunqing undress and treat her injuries, saying instead that they had taken shelter from the rain in the wooden cabin for the night. Fu Jun could only express his envy: "Spending a night alone in a room with such a delicate and beautiful woman, why isn't it me? Fei Yang, didn't you take any actual action to show your affection for her"

Yang Fei's careless words reached Mei Lan's ears, turning into a sharp retort that was particularly grating. She interpreted Yang Fei's remarks as a mockery of her negligence and meddling in trivial matters. Infuriated, her face turned pale with anger, and she said: "What does it matter to you whether I buy something or not?"

Meilan did not expect that Meiyunqing would actually speak well of Yang Fei, and she couldn't help but argue, "But, Miss." It was evident that Meiyunqing, with her head bowed, seemed to be pondering the matter, so she said nothing further. Meilan reflected in her heart that she had indeed meddled in affairs that did not concern her, bringing upon herself unnecessary displeasure.

Meilan recalled Yang Feilai, who was even more detestable than Nangong Yi. Every time she was asked about it, the young lady would always be evasive. Not knowing what had happened last night, she couldn't help but ask: "Miss, did you spend the night with Young Master Yang..."

Yang Fei remained silent, leaving the brothel keeper feeling disheartened. She could only say to Qiuyue: "What are you still doing here, good daughter? Hurry and escort the young master back to his room"

Meilan could not help but laugh out loud: "This Mongolian doctor is truly amusing"

Meilan, half in doubt, said: "Is it true or false? Is it really that impressive?"

Although it was their first time visiting a brothel, the two had been in Chang'an for quite some time and naturally did not need anyone to guide them to the pleasure quarters. Fu Jun, fearing that someone might be following them, deliberately took a long detour around Chang'an, spending more than half an hour before arriving at the famous flower street of the city.

Fortunately, Qiuyue walked in and said: "Xiaodie, quickly clean up, and don't leave any traces for Mom to see"

Yang Fei could not help but gently stroke Xiao Die's hair, letting out a sigh, feeling a profound sense of having experienced the vicissitudes of life. He himself was just a big child, not much older than Xiao Die. At this moment, it seemed quite absurd for him to be affectionately touching her hair like an elder. However, seeing his serious expression, it did not come across as out of place.

With a startled exclamation of "Oh!", Yang Fei turned around and bumped into someone. Upon closer inspection, he found that it was a girl about twelve or thirteen years old, who was hurriedly getting up from the ground. Kneeling on the ground, she repeatedly bowed her head in apology to Yang Fei, as if it were she who had caused the collision rather than him.

Nangong Yi, filled with resentment, gritted his teeth and had no choice but to bow his hands and say: "Master Mei, Senior Sun, Miss Lan, it is getting late, so we shall not disturb Master Mei's quiet recovery any longer. We take our leave now." He deliberately mirrored Wu Yunhe's earlier words to express his revenge.

Yang Fei slept for half a day in the room to restore his energy. After the two had lunch, they made an excuse to go out to buy something and slipped away.

Mei Yunqing said with a smile that seemed not quite a smile: "Is your impression of him really that poor?"

Wu Yunhe and Nangong Yi shared a deep friendship. Upon hearing Mei Lan's words, although he felt greatly embarrassed, he could not help but defend, saying: "Brother Nangong is known as the 'Undying Divine Dragon.' Although he may not be well-known in the martial world, he is among the top in the field of medicine, and even the imperial physicians have sought his advice."

Nangong Yi pretended not to know and said seriously: "So it turns out that Miss Xiao Lan is also ill. Would you like me, this Mongolian doctor, to take a look at you?"

Fu Jun retorted: "On the night of the wedding, and at the time of being named on the gold list, how can one's first experience in the bridal chamber not be considered a major event? By the way, I still need to go get you some breakfast." After saying this, he chuckled twice and left with a beaming face.

Meilan, filled with resentment, said: "He is honest; I just saw him go to a brothel."

One of the women said in a soft voice: "My name is Chunhua, and my younger sister's name is Qiuyue. May I ask the honorable names of the two gentlemen?"

After this incident, Yang Fei felt disheartened and was just about to say that he did not want to go in anymore when he was pulled inside by Fu Jun.

Mei Yunqing said: "You should go find Yang Fei now." Upon hearing these words, Mei Lan's expression changed, and the following words struck her like a bolt from the blue: "Give your body to him, and afterwards I will propose to his parents on your behalf, marrying you to him."

Mei Yunqing let out a sound and said calmly, "How could he have bullied you? However, I find him quite honest."

"There are no outsiders here." Wu Yunhe repeated this in his mind several times, and found himself staring blankly at Mei Lan

Even a fool could discern the hidden meaning, and it was only then that Mei Lan realized the flaws in her own words, causing her cheeks to flush instantly

How could Mei Yunqing truly punish Mei Lan? Upon hearing Mei Lan's seemingly contradictory apology, she couldn't help but smile and said, "This must be the 'immortal dragon' Young Master Nangong Yi, who is said to be a doctor that cannot heal the dead and a dragon that is seen only at the front but not at the tail." The Huashan Sect and the Mei Lan Villa are merely a few hundred miles apart and have had considerable dealings, which is why she had met Wu Yunhe before, while today was her first encounter with Nangong Yi.

Xiao Die looked at Yang Fei, whose face was full of anticipation, and then at Qiu Yue, who was beaming with joy. She nodded and said, "I will go down to get a set of chopsticks and bowls." After saying this, she quickly walked out.

Seeing Nan Gongyi's expression, Mei Lan knew that the young lady must be fine, and her mood lightened as well. Noticing Wu Yunhe's embarrassment, she playfully teased, "There are no grand ambitions, but perhaps there are a couple of minor ones. Since there are no outsiders here, what harm is there in you sharing them, Brother Wu?"

Qiu Yue closed the door with a backhand, beckoned Yang Fei to sit at the table, and then sat down at the dressing table to begin her makeup.

Yang Fei felt quite embarrassed, almost on the verge of fleeing at the last moment. However, fearing that Fu Jun would blame him, he did not immediately follow Fu Jun inside, but merely peered in from outside.

Nangong Yidao: "That was merely due to the fact that the last sword strike from Master Mei, which was capable of shocking the heavens and weeping for the spirits, exhausted all of his true energy. Had it not been for the immense power of that sword, which was sufficient to destroy the heavens and extinguish the earth, Master Mei, having already entered the innate realm, would not have been depleted."

"Oh, how did you end up in a place like this?" The voice reached his ears, quite familiar. Yang Fei looked up in astonishment and saw Mei Lan approaching from the street. He had not expected to encounter Mei Lan at the entrance of a brothel, and he felt his face flush with embarrassment, wishing he could find a hole to hide in.

How could Nangong Yi fail to detect the sarcasm in her words? Just as he was about to retort, he noticed Wu Yunhe subtly shaking his head in a show of authority, so he could only mutter, "Indeed, I am also the day after tomorrow."

Wu Yunhe pleaded, "Elder brother, for the sake of your younger brother, please be forgiving."

At this moment, the previously silent Qiu Yue suddenly approached him and said, "Young Master Yang, let us go up as well"

The autumn moon wept and said: "Do you disdain the autumn moon's withered flowers and fallen willows?"

Meilan asked, "Miss, what is the matter?"

Yang Fei was quite moved, but for some reason, the desire he felt earlier had completely vanished at this moment. He gently pushed aside Qiuyue and sighed, saying: "Miss Qiuyue, take care of yourself." After saying this, he intended to turn and leave.

Yang Fei took over her words and said: "Then what does it matter to you whether I am here or not"

Yang Fei did not return home for a night, feeling guilty about his wrongdoing. Naturally, he did not dare to swagger through the main entrance of the Zhenwei Escort Agency, so he took a detour to the back door. Seeing that no one was around, he slipped inside.

Yang Fei watched as she removed the golden hairpin from her head, letting her hair cascade down her shoulders. She wiped away the rouge from her face and took off her earrings, necklaces, and other adornments one by one. In his heart, he felt both puzzled and impatient.

Meilan hesitated for a moment and said: "Just now, I saw that guy named Yang Fei, the one who came back with the young lady this morning."

With the commotion caused by Nangong Yi and Mei Lan, Mei Yunqing couldn't help but secretly laugh. She said to Manager Sun, "Since this is the case, Mr. Sun, could you please help me escort the two young gentlemen out?" She certainly did not dare to let Mei Lan do it, for they might end up arguing for another half a day.

Mei Yunqing said, "That is not necessarily the case." After a pause, he continued, "I did not sleep well last night and would like to rest for a while. If you have matters to attend to, feel free to go about your business."

Still, Manager Sun got straight to the point and said: "Young Master Nangong, is my family's master’s injury not serious?"

Xiao Die responded softly and lowered her head to leave. Yang Fei was still hesitating whether to stay. At that moment, a middle-aged woman, somewhat past her prime, walked out from the inner room. She was the madam of this establishment, Soft Fragrance Pavilion. Upon seeing Yang Fei, whose face was heavily adorned with makeup and filled with smiles, she said: "Oh, young sir, have you taken a liking to my Qiu Yue?"

Meilan thought: How is it that even the young ladies have heard of his name, as if I am the only one in the world who does not know it

The area is densely populated with brothels, with at least twenty establishments lining both sides of the street. Since it is daytime, there are no courtesans or madams outside soliciting business.

Wu Yunhe hurriedly said: "How could I dare to deceive Miss Lan?"

Yang Fei finally understood why so many people would risk everything to linger in brothels. Here, regardless of whether you are a commoner or a wealthy noble, money makes you the master. He gently helped the little girl up and placed two taels of silver into her hand, softly saying: "I truly apologize for what happened earlier"

Fu Jun, having gained an advantage, smiled broadly and said: "My surname is Fu, he is my cousin, his surname is Yang, and his name is Chunhua. You must ensure that your sister serves my cousin well, as this is his first time experiencing such a scene"

Mei Yunqing nodded in satisfaction and said, "This is what you said, and you must not go back on your word. Moreover, there is no danger in this matter at all"

The expression on Qiu Yue's face changed dramatically. Yang Fei was her first client of the day. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for family reunions, and the evening business is unlikely to be very good. Having just entered this line of work, she knew that if she did not earn much today, she would inevitably face a scolding from the madam, possibly accompanied by a whipping.

Yang Fei, upon hearing this, could not help but slam his palm on the table, filled with indignation, and said: "Is a person really only worth fifty taels of silver? That is rather too cheap, isn't it?" He struck with considerable force, causing a pair of chopsticks to fall to the ground, but fortunately, Qiu Yue was quick-eyed and swift-handed, catching them in one motion.

Meilan strode over, standing with her hands on her hips in front of Yang Fei, stamping her foot and mockingly said: "What’s wrong, are you too scared to speak now? Aren’t you the one with a sharp tongue and eloquence? People like you are all worthless."

Meilan shot him a glance but did not say much

Chunhua had already wrapped her arm around Fu Jun's left arm, her delicate figure pressed closely against him. Seizing the opportunity, Fu Jun took a chance to touch her soft bosom, and Chunhua did not shy away, instead casting a flirtatious glance at Fu Jun.

Mei Lan noticed that Mei Yun's expression was serious and said solemnly: "Miss, if you have any requests, please feel free to command. Xiao Lan will certainly go through fire and water without hesitation"

Mei Yunqing suddenly asked: "If one day you had to spend your entire life with him, what would you do?"

Meilanqi Road: "Old Sun, have you also heard of the great name of this Mongolian doctor?"

The little girl named Xiaodie had a pair of large eyes. Although she was young, she already had the makings of a beauty. She repeatedly thanked Yang Fei and carefully picked up the tea tray and fragments that had been knocked over by him.

Yang Fei felt dizzy and his vision blurred, with stars dancing before his eyes. Any lingering sense of apology vanished without a trace, and instead of anger, he smiled and said, "Are you here to buy something or to sell?"

Mei Lan, filled with rage, no longer cared about her lady-like image and rushed back to the already closed Ru Gui Inn without knocking, kicking the door open with one swift motion

Meilan closed the door gently behind her and said softly, "Miss, I have returned"

Mei Yunqing said: "This is it, words do not harm others. No matter how unpleasant they may sound, why must you be so angry? It must be that you saw him going to a brothel and decided to meddle, right?"

Mei Lan's complexion turned pale; no matter how much she guessed, she could not fathom that it was such a matter. Not only did she have to find that great villain (in her heart, Yang Fei had now been demoted from a lecher to a great villain), but she also had to surrender her innocent body to that rogue. Just as she was about to defend herself, Mei Yunqing had already said, "I am a bit tired; you can go out and do your work." Her tone was casual, as if she were merely asking Mei Lan to buy something.

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Meilan nodded and said: "Yes, it is not just poor, but utterly beyond poor."

Nangong Yi smiled and said: "That is merely an exaggerated compliment from the people of the martial world. How could Master Mei take it seriously? If the dead could be brought back to life, then the King of Hell would surely come up from the underworld to settle accounts with me"

Miss. Mei Lan soared away; if the young lady were to fall to the ground, what face would Mei Hua Villa have left?

Manager Sun couldn't help but smile slightly and nodded, saying: "If even the 'Undying Divine Dragon' is a Mongolian doctor, then there is no doctor in the world who is not a Mongolian doctor"

Nangong Yi secretly found it amusing and was about to tease a few more words, but he noticed Wu Yunhe glaring at him fiercely. Knowing that if he continued with such remarks, this young man would surely retaliate, he could only force a smile and say: "It was just a joke, Master Mei need not take it to heart"

The spring flowers responded sweetly, as the silk scarf in her hand lightly brushed against the handsome face. Even Yang Fei could detect the alluring fragrance wafting above, and in a voice so sweet it was almost cloying, she whispered: "Young Master Fu, shall we go into the room?"

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Meilan indignantly said, "Perhaps I was his enemy in a past life."

Fu Jun, with a face full of intoxication, said: "Since a hero saves a beauty, why not go all the way, help her heal her wounds, take the opportunity to touch her delicate hand, and perhaps even kiss her face? Girls, in such situations, are the most easily moved." He had once treated Bai Yushuang this way, achieving success and believing himself to be quite skilled with girls, thinking that all women were more or less the same.

Seeing Yang Fei shake his head, he patted him on the shoulder and said: "Looking at your unsteady steps and vacant eyes, it must be that you've been too busy with library affairs and didn't sleep well last night. I'll go prepare some breakfast. After eating, take a rest; we have a program this afternoon."

Yang Fei sighed and was about to leave when Qiu Yue suddenly grabbed him and said, "Where are you going, young master?"

He? Without a moment's hesitation, Mei Lan replied: "This person is despicable, shameless, and vile; his words are sharp and caustic, truly a scoundrel, a rogue, a lecher." She almost exhausted all the malicious adjectives she knew in one breath

Returning to the room, hastily changing out of the blood-stained outer garment, Fu Jun had already returned home. Upon seeing him, he was slightly taken aback, and with a sudden motion, pushed him against the headboard of the bed, feigning a cold laugh and saying: "Well, Feiyang, you, who usually appear so serious, actually dared to stay out all night. Honestly confess, where did you go last night? Otherwise, heh heh!"

Yang Fei's heart skipped a beat, and he feigned helplessness as he said, "How do you want me to express it?"

Mei Yunqing remained still and gently said, "Where are the items I asked you to buy?"

Meilan is indeed a young lady of good repute. How could she endure being compared to the courtesans of this soft fragrance abode? Enraged, she slapped Yang Fei hard. Yesterday, Meiyunqing's slap had left a faint imprint on Yang Fei's left cheek, which had yet to fade, while Meilan's slap struck his right cheek, leaving five distinct marks on each side of his face, creating a rather interesting contrast.

The little girl stared at the silver ingot in her hand, her face filled with terror

After a long while, Mei Lan suppressed her laughter, and Mei Yunqing said: "Xiao Lan, close the doors and windows tightly. I need to change my clothes; I am covered in blood and it is truly uncomfortable"

Yang Fei did not think much of it, swallowing the mouthful of vegetables. Although his mouth was filled with a spicy taste, it had stopped his coughing. Only then did he realize that his previous behavior had been too intimate, causing his face to flush. He turned back to gaze intently at Qiu Yue, seeing her face full of tenderness. He thought to himself that if she were a married woman, she would surely be a virtuous wife and good mother. Unfortunately, she had fallen into a life of debauchery. A thought crossed his mind, and he suddenly recalled Mei Yunqing. If she could treat him in such a manner, then he would have no regrets in death.

Yang Fei looked at the exquisite dishes on the table and felt a stir in his heart. He said to the young lady Xiaodie, who was about to leave, "Miss Xiaodie, please sit down and have a bite."

Nangong Yi stepped out of the inn, still able to hear Mei Lan's laughter, and angrily said: "Look at that little girl still laughing at me"

Mei Yunqing changed into a lake green long dress and thought to herself that it was inconvenient to bathe at the moment, so she would have to wait until the evening. Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "As long as you put in the effort, even an iron pestle can be ground into a needle. If you practice diligently, perhaps your martial arts skills in the future will surpass mine."

A soft and beautiful voice from within the room said: "Is that you, Xiao Lan? The door is not locked, feel free to come in."

The autumn moon room is not large, and the furnishings are few. The most striking feature is a spacious bed, which is so large that it could comfortably accommodate seven or eight people. Aside from that, there is only a square table and a cabinet for storing clothes, as well as an essential dressing table by the window

If looks could kill, Nan Gongyi would have been dead a thousand times over. Mei Yunqing's expression darkened as she said: "The favor of assistance from Young Master Nan Gong has yet to be repaid, yet you dare to call him a Mongolian doctor. Xiao Lan, is this how you express your gratitude? Hurry and apologize to Young Master Nan Gong."

Yang Fei touched the painful spot, feeling utterly confused. After thinking it over carefully, he still could not comprehend the situation, so he could only force a bitter smile and said, "Boss, stop keeping me in suspense, just tell me already"

Mei Yunqing couldn't help but smile, and in her heart, she couldn't help but wonder: Yang Fei, what are you doing now

Besides Mei Yunqing and Yang Feishang, this was the first time he was so close to a woman. Inhaling the faint, delicate fragrance emanating from Qiu Yue, he felt his heart flutter. What made him even more flustered was that Qiu Yue's soft bosom was inadvertently resting on his right arm, leaving him feeling overwhelmed.

Yang Fei's chest still felt a faint numbness; he did not wish to mention the embarrassing incident from earlier and quickly said, "It's nothing, just had a quarrel with someone."

The autumn moon urged once more, and Yang Fei finally came to his senses, suddenly saying: "I should take my leave."

Although Qiu Yue is a woman of the world, she still felt her cheeks flush slightly under his gaze, revealing the deep affection in Yang Fei's eyes. Unconsciously lowering her head, her heart was filled with joy as she moved the wooden chair she was sitting on closer and sat beside Yang Fei.

Mei Lan closed the doors and windows, and upon seeing Mei Yunqing's blood-stained clothes, she recalled the previous battle where Mei Yunqing's martial arts skills were vastly superior to her own. Unable to restrain herself, she exclaimed: "Miss, you are beautiful, and your martial arts are even more impressive. I have never seen such formidable skills before. I truly wonder when my own martial arts will become as powerful as yours."

Meilan was about to reprimand him when she heard Wu Yunhe softly say: "Brother Nangong is skilled in medicine, Miss Lan, please do not misunderstand"

Xiao Die was in the midst of eating heartily when she suddenly had to stop, looking at Yang Fei with a face full of confusion and bewilderment

Mei Yunqing reprimanded, "Young Master Nangong possesses exceptional medical skills and has just saved us; one should not speak of him in such a manner." As she spoke the latter part, she herself couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Yang Fei truly doubts whether he had lied earlier; if it were his first time in such a place, how could he be so familiar with it

Nangong Yi understood the meaning behind his words: this is how it should be used. He thought to himself, this kid values romance over friendship; now that he has someone he loves, he treats me, his sworn brother, with disdain.

Everyone couldn't help but laugh

Nangong Yi was faster than her, catching Mei Yunqing first and holding her in his arms. Just then, he recalled the ancient teaching that men and women should not engage in physical contact, and hurriedly handed the unconscious Mei Yunqing over to Mei Lan

Meilan's face turned ashen, filled with a rage so intense that she wished she could slay the person before her with a single sword. In her fury, she exclaimed: "You men only know how to bully us women"

The autumn moon, free from heavy makeup, appears even more graceful and enchanting. Upon hearing this, her expression darkened, and she sighed, saying: "Xiao Die's family was quite wealthy, but her father is a gambling addict, a true spendthrift. Not only did he lose all their possessions, but he also accrued a mountain of debt. Xiao Die's mother was driven to her death by anger. To repay the debts, half a year ago, her father sold Xiao Die to Ruan Xiang Ju for fifty taels of silver."

Qiu Yue gently patted his back with her left hand, lifting a piece of vegetable and bringing it to Yang Fei's lips, saying: "Young master, take your time drinking, have a bite of the vegetable first to ease it down."

"Master Nangong." Manager Sun, with a face full of confusion, saluted Nan He, the librarian, and Wu Yunhe, saying: "May I ask the honorable names of these two young heroes?"

Mei Yunqing said: "It seems that you have a strong connection with him"

Wu Yunhe originally had feelings for Mei Lan. Upon witnessing this scene, his heart could not help but suddenly race, inhaling her faint, delicate fragrance, and he was already blushing, with sweat trickling down his back

***

Yang Fei suddenly realized and recalled that Fang Jun had indeed mentioned it last night. At that time, he had not taken it seriously and couldn't help but laugh, saying: "You really are something, going to a brothel and calling it a legitimate matter"

Wu Yunhe, having previously observed the high martial arts skills of Master Sun, realized that he was only slightly inferior to his own master. Knowing that he must be a senior figure in the martial arts world, he did not dare to neglect the formalities. He quickly returned a bow and respectfully said: "I am Wu Yunhe, a junior, and my master is Liu Chunyang from Mount Hua"

Meilan observed Nangong Yi with a semblance of skepticism, believing only three parts of what she saw. She murmured softly, "Who knows if he is a Mongolian doctor?" Her voice was so low that even Wu Yunhe, who was beside her, could only faintly hear it. Unexpectedly, Nangong Yi turned to glance at her, as if he had caught wind of her words. Meilan felt a surge of indignation and couldn't help but make a face at him. Her beauty was striking; although she could not compare to Mei Yunqing, she was still a rare beauty among thousands. This action of hers was quite charming and endearing.

Meilan Dao: "What is the reason? I think that guy is deliberately looking for trouble with me"

This palm strike contained internal energy, catching Yang Fei off guard. He stumbled and fell to the ground, unable to rise.

Nangong Yi of the Nangong family humbly introduces himself as follows: "I am Nangong Yi, a junior of the Nangong clan."

After a moment, Mei Yunqing cupped his hands in greeting and said: "Yunqing is unclean and cannot perform the salute, I hope the two young heroes will forgive me." After a pause, he continued: "Thank you both for your assistance. If in the future, the two young heroes have any requests, as long as it is within my capabilities, the entire Mei Flower Mountain Manor will certainly go through fire and water without hesitation."

Wu Yunhe, who had remained silent all along, said: "It is merely a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. Master Mei need not take it to heart." His final remark was exactly the same as what Nangong Yi had said earlier.

Mei Yunqing sighed for a long time and murmured, "Xiao Lan, I am sorry." After saying this, she unexpectedly shed tears. She had always treated Mei Lan like a sister, and now asking her to do such a thing against her will caused her heart to ache even more.

Meilan could no longer endure Yang Fei's acerbic and cutting remarks. She forcefully pushed Yang Fei away from her, wiped away the tears that had streamed down her face, and hurriedly ran off.

Fu Jun, being quite busy, said to Yang Fei: "Fei Yang, we will go first; you enjoy yourself well." After exchanging some playful glances, he went upstairs with Chunhua, during which Chunhua's teasing remarks such as "You are so bad" and "What tricks do you have planned for today?" could still be heard.

Fortunately, at this moment, Xiaodie returned with the bowls and chopsticks, firmly closed the door, and said excitedly: "No one saw me"

Yang Fei watched as Qiuyue filled the wine cups one by one, reflecting on the fact that he had lost both parents at the age of ten. However, he at least had an uncle to rely on, while Xiaodie, despite having a father, was in an even worse situation than he was. He felt that there was nothing more tragic in the world than this. As he thought of this, his heart grew heavier, and he raised his head to down the wine in front of him in one go. He was not skilled at drinking, and in his haste, he ended up choking and coughing.

Manager Sun said "Please," and Nangong Yi stepped out of the room first. As Wu Yunhe reached the door, he turned back to glance at Mei Lan, wanting to say something but hesitating. However, he was pulled out by Nangong Yi.

"What are you all saying about the Mongolian doctor?" Mei Yunqing, not knowing when she had awakened, saw that everyone in the room was present and discussing the Mongolian doctor, which she found quite strange

Meilan was overjoyed upon hearing this, and hurriedly walked to the bedside, saying: "Miss, you have finally awakened; it truly made Xiaolan anxious."

Meilan looked at him and said in surprise, "Did Young Master Wu get injured just now? Should we invite Doctor Nangong to take a look?" She deliberately pronounced the words 'Doctor Nangong' quite loudly to express her sarcasm.

At this moment, Nangong Yi finally stood up, smiling at Wu Yunhe with a relaxed and carefree expression, and said, "You little rascal, are you trying to scheme something by saying so many good things about me?"

Xiao Die finished tidying up and was about to leave when Qiu Yue called her back, instructing, "Xiao Die, please prepare a few delicious dishes and a bottle of Daughter's Red wine to bring to my room." She then smiled at Yang Fei and said, "Young Master Yang, how about letting Qiu Yue keep you company for a drink?"

Master Sun praised: "So it is the 'Immortal Divine Dragon' Nangong Yi, I have long admired your esteemed name."

Xiao Die, with a flustered expression, said: "This won't do, young master, you should take your time yourself."

Miss Mei Lan was taken aback when she heard such words and replied, "Not really, but he did say some very unpleasant things"

Meilan could only turn to Nangong Yi and bow slightly, whispering, "Nangong Divine Doctor, please forgive Xiaolan's thoughtless words." Although it was an apology, her beautiful eyes were fixed on Nangong Yi, as if to say: if you dare to speak carelessly again, be cautious of how I will deal with you in the future

Mei Lan almost couldn't help but chuckle, but upon seeing Mei Yunqing's cold expression, she could only force herself to hold it back

Yang Fei felt a chill in his heart upon hearing her mention Mei Yunqing. When he also heard the term "pervert," he realized that Mei Lan would go back and report him, further tarnishing his already dubious reputation in Mei Yunqing's eyes, transforming him from a rogue to a pervert. If that were to happen, it was likely that Mei Yunqing would truly ignore him, just as he had previously told Jun. With this thought, he couldn't help but feel disheartened; arguing seemed pointless. He said lightly, "Miss Xiaolan, weren't you going to buy something? Why not go?"

Wu Yunhe, fearing that staying any longer would lead to further bickering between the two, and that Mei Lan might be reprimanded again, felt reluctant yet still cupped his hands and said: "Master Mei, Senior Sun, Miss Lan, it is getting late, so we shall not disturb Master Mei's quiet recovery any further"

Mei Yunqing smiled, as if she had made a very important decision, feeling a sense of relief, and said: "Xiao Lan, could you help me with something?"

Meilan said fiercely: "I will kill him without hesitation with a single sword. By the way, miss, why do you ask this?"

Nangong Yi snorted and scolded, "Prioritizing romance over friendship"

Qiu Yue said: "Xiao Die, Young Master Yang has a kind heart. Since you rarely encounter such a good opportunity, why not stay and have a meal with Young Master Yang?"