Chapter 6

Lian Bi is a servant beside Cui Shunhua. To put it bluntly, Cui Shunhua considers herself a princess and has forcibly chosen a pleasing-looking person to keep by her side after castration. Although she is not stingy in material terms, what Lian Bi truly thinks in his heart is known only to him.

Everyone usually fears her deeply; at the sound of her angry shout, they are so frightened that they let go. The opposing force against her instantly disappears, and Shunhua momentarily feels relieved, yet her arms still hold onto the man's feet, and she does not turn her head back. "Lianbi!"

The petty person is merely nostalgia, playing a piece of the Little Zhou Spring River tune. Although the territory of Little Zhou is small, there is a spring river that runs east to west in the northern part of the land, regarded by the people of Little Zhou as the water of life. In one's lifetime, every person must at least once personally visit the spring river and drink a sip of its water; regardless of past mistakes, one can be reborn anew. The petty person also wishes... to take root and live again in Beitang, to find their own spring river in Beitang, thus playing this tune, with no intention of touching upon the misfortunes of Beitang.

Shunhua passed by her and rushed towards the garden of the Cui family. Although she had not spent many days living in the Cui residence, she had curiously visited those gardens after the night of the grand feast.

Stop! she shouted

Indeed, women fear aging, she thought, and she fears it too, having suddenly jumped from nineteen to twenty-three in just four years, a leap faster than anyone else.

In that case, the lives of these individuals are in your hands. At this moment, you shall play a piece from your repertoire outside of the Northern Tang. If I find your music agreeable, tonight's events will not be pursued; otherwise, you, you, you..." She then proceeded to play a few notes, having pointed at the performers raised by the Cui family, ultimately landing on Lian Bi. She said, "And you, go down to the underworld and lodge a complaint with King Yan."

I am a young lady named Qing'e

The tofu skin is fried to a crisp, while the inner layer is as delicate as cotton. Despite its overwhelmingly pungent smell, the moment it enters the mouth, it releases a fragrance that is enough to make one feel as if they are floating. She takes bite after bite, her cheeks stuffed full, and she suspects that in the past, Bai Qi only allowed her to eat bland dishes and porridge out of animosity towards her

The musician has committed suicide by hanging

She is remarkable... So... She has managed to hold on until now, but she is struggling to breathe and is about to lose consciousness

In a fleeting moment, Shunhua appeared dazed, revealing a barely perceptible sadness, and then raised an eyebrow and said

Hehe, over these nine months, watching you struggle for life has been quite entertaining! Don't let me down. In my eyes, human life is no different from soft tofu, easily crushed with a squeeze!" With that, he turned and left.

Today she has already knelt before her little emperor, and now she must kneel again! Is Cui Shunhua's knee so weak? She desperately straightened her back and stood up, then quickly ran out of the room

How ruthless? Even if there is no friendship, there should at least be a bond among colleagues

Master Ran... the dancer in the Joyful House whispered.

"Who is it?" she asked in a faint voice

Shunhua observed the courtesan desperately contorting her expression, attempting to adjust her look of terror. However, the fright was too overwhelming, rendering any adjustment futile. She couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy.

There is only one way... to make the person you admire see you in disheveled hair in a public setting. If he is a gentleman and has even a slight sense of pity for you, he will take you as his legitimate wife

She does not harbor any ill intentions, but she hopes that Brother Bai Qi can teach her well. How can a young lady of a prominent family go so far as to embrace the feet of a stranger? Those socks haven't been washed for several days. It seems she even touched his long leg hair.

She recalled that Bai Qi, when he was young, used to drink alcohol and had mentioned to her that alcohol could harm the body, and she must never touch it. Yet, she was truly troubled. The lanterns at the stinky tofu stall allowed her to see her reflection in the cup. To this day, she seldom gazes into the mirror, never quite accustomed to this stunning face. After all, in a few months, regardless of whether it is her face or not, it will no longer be her concern; she might as well consider it a temporary stay.

The renowned physician of the Great Wei believed she was angry and replied: "Please rest assured, the Shu family’s Shunhua is already under my control. I will regularly mix the poison given by Miss Liu into the medicine she takes daily, ensuring that she cannot get out of bed."

Shunhua, upon hearing his words, suddenly gained clarity. She opened her beautiful eyes, brushed aside the support of the connected jade, and awkwardly got out of bed. Her legs were unsteady, and her knees fell to the ground; she was finally angry.

She is not a man, and she cannot fathom the depth of pain that comes from being castrated. The clothes that Lian Bi usually wears are much better than those of the servants, yet the colors lean towards a softer, more feminine style. It is uncertain whether Cui Shunhua deliberately chose them for her, as they are far inferior to the set of elegant male attire that she secretly borrowed and wore.

That person ... ? ... That person is Wei Chi Ge, right? Among the young men, the ones she is most familiar with are Bai Qi Ge and Wei Chi Ge ... Wei Chi Ge. ... ... ... Wei Chi Ge is the first person who does not disdain the surname Xu ... Wei Chi Ge ... ! ... She still does not want to die

"Alright, Qing'e, play the zither," Shunhua said. "Choose a lively piece."

The musician lowered his head and said: "This is the 'A Woman Traveling in the Same Car' that has been passed down in the Great Wei for hundreds of years"

Shunhua lightly added, "If you don't even have confidence in yourself, how can you be a musician? It would be better to be reborn. With so many people accompanying you, that should be enough."

Shunhua scanned all the people; the dancers and musicians were dressed entirely in white, as if they were there to see someone off at the end of their life. She then glanced over at the windowed room, which was filled with darkness. Suddenly, there was a loud thud from one of the dark rooms. Without a word, Shunhua rushed forward and kicked the door.

Of course I will look for Brother Qi" she replied cheerfully, receiving a surprised glance from him

Shunhua was taken aback and lowered her eyes. If the person you admire has not married her for the sake of profit, she would not intentionally appear disheveled in front of him. Is she really still so childlike in nature?

"Young master, would you like to listen to the qin?" A courtesan entered with a qin, sitting down in front of him. Both of them were taken aback, their eyes meeting in surprise.

Fart! Fart! ... Although dear father is limited by his years; although she does not want to implicate Brother Bai Qi and chooses not to acknowledge him ...! ... At this moment, she still wants to curse and shout fart! To hell with dear father! To hell with Bai Qi!

After she entered the room with the renowned physician of the Great Wei, Qing'e lowered her eyes and exited the room

Little did she know, as soon as her head touched the pillow, she was pushed and rolled up like a twisted sugar pastry, with a piece of white cloth completely stuffed into her eyes, mouth, and nose, leaving not a single gap! It was a deliberate attempt to put her to death!

I am asking who wants to kill me

A young lady saw a handsome and elegantly dressed young man in front of the stinky tofu stall and shouted: "Young sir, come here! Would that tofu gentleman like to come? Such a beautiful man, I can offer you a better price."

Lian Bi respectfully responded and brought over the long zither dyed by the musician Ran. The crowd looked at the musician Ran in fear, realizing that this was a deliberate act by Cui Shunhua! ... Give them hope, wait until the musician Ran finishes a piece before informing them of their death date ... ! ... What a cruel Cui Shunhua! So ruthless! So ruthless!

The one he held behind him was a woman disguised as a man ... She had to admit that some girls dressed as boys truly looked unconvincing, but this woman was naturally captivating; even in male attire, it was still possible to discern her gender.

She recalled the long path he had walked with her on his back, past the palace walls, and her expression gradually blended into a pool of spring water

"I will not harm you, so you need not be afraid. Today, I am in a very good mood and I promise you that I will not take revenge on you." She saw Qing'e about to kneel down, which should have been ignored to reflect Cui Shunhua's character, but in the end, she could not help but lend a hand to Qing'e.

Shunhua suddenly realized upon hearing this. It turned out that these dancers and musicians did not bear a grudge against him, nor were they sending him to his doom, but rather feared that he would suffer cruel torment at the hands of Cui Shunhua to the point of being unable to live or die. They thought it better for him to hang himself and suffer just once. ... Truly ... . ... Their deep affection and loyalty only served to highlight Cui Shunhua's heartlessness and cruelty.

Qing'e did not expect that a prestigious and wealthy family would ask such a question. She was truly taken aback for quite some time before she finally spoke in a low voice

Everyone fell silent, not daring to respond

Along the way, there were servants who, upon seeing this, were so frightened that they stopped their work. It was unclear who started it, but someone shouted:

She had never entered the palace walls in her entire life, and today, upon entering, she felt as if she were losing half of her life. The thought of stepping into the presence of that little emperor still caused her lingering pain. Therefore, after Yuchi Ge brought her back, she continued to lie in bed for a while, hoping to wake up and then get up to bathe and write a note to Young Master Qi.

Oh, thank you

She took a deep breath, sat on the only chair, and said: "Doctor Zhang, what do you need from me?"

I heard that Shunhua and Weichi plan to establish a charity school. Why didn't they seek my assistance for such a beneficial matter for the people

Shunhua nodded, her brows still smiling, and she said with her mouth:

Could it be that the emperors of the Bei Tang dynasty have gone to the heavenly court to complain, forcing the heavens to treat this last Xu clan member in such a manner? Hehe, she should not have lost face, right? After all, she relied on herself, on that self she thought could not survive without Bai Qi and her dear father, to protect the body of the malicious Cui Shunhua for several months... She has done quite well, hasn't she? Even in front of the Empress Dowager, who makes mortals weak in the knees at first sight, she did not reveal the true surname known only to the Xu clan.

She took out the fan from the pouch at her waist, which was indeed the one he had given her. She unfolded the fan and gazed at it for a long time; the waterfall depicted on it gradually became blurred. She recalled the first time she met Shunhua Xu, when she was busy peeking at the man behind the screen, speculating about which woman had captured his heart, only to find herself reduced to the status of someone secretly in love with another.

Indeed. If you find life enjoyable, outsiders have no right to interfere

She is so unfortunate, truly unfortunate! If she intends to murder Cui Shunhua, why not do it a few months in advance? Why must Cui Shunhua's misfortunes be borne entirely by her? In Cui Shunhua's world, she has not enjoyed any good fortune at all!

Shunhua stood up in surprise and exclaimed, "Is what you said true?"

Furthermore, she did not have time to stop Qi Yuming from going to Chunhui Tower

In the past, Bai Qi once said, do not be afraid, even if the sky falls, he will be there to support it

At present, it has already changed to Wei Chi Ge heroically saving the beauty, so... so... has she achieved her purpose

Shunhua has become numb to the point of being unperturbed, only uttering a single word

Shunhua was moaning incessantly, with both hands desperately flailing in the air, attempting to grasp at life.

The atmosphere in the room was heavy, and everyone exchanged glances. Lian Bi did not chase after her, but instead focused on the spot beneath the chair where she had been sitting. ... On the ground, there was a small spot of crimson blood, belonging to Cui Shunhua ...? ... Is it really Cui Shunhua's?

Shunhua recalled the musician Ran from the Cui family, nodded, and said

Just now, Lian Bi saw him escape and was unable to stop him in time. However, having caused such a disaster, he can only cut off his own path. Bei Tang no longer has a way to survive!

Shunhua did not notice the murderous intent conveyed between them, as he was preoccupied with the thought that he had the potential to be a villain. He wondered if, after returning his body to Cui Shunhua, he could still ascend to the Western Paradise with a benevolent heart

She caressed her forehead, remaining silent. The atmosphere in the room dropped to freezing point with her silence, and Jia Le, kneeling on the ground, did not dare to breathe. One of the musicians was staring intently at Lian Bi, his fists tightly clenched, suggesting that he might as well abandon all else and simply risk his life to kill Cui Shunhua.

The chair has fallen to the ground, yet the young body does not even make an effort to struggle.

The little dancer stealthily peeked outside the door. ... That figure in earthy yellow hopped away from the courtyard in a rather ungraceful manner, which was truly unbecoming of the arrogant demeanor of the master of the Cui family

Who is secretly manipulating things

Shunhua was forced to follow him inside, her mind racing with the thought that since she could not draw him away, it was better to stay close to him. She glanced around the hall slightly. She wondered where the enchanting woman was being teased tonight.

The maid outside the door was so frightened that she dropped the basin. "M-Master..."

"... ... Lian Bi is here." Lian Bi calmly walked to her side

Qing'e recalled the whispers shared among sisters. Chunhui Building is the largest building in Beitang, where renowned courtesans have once entered the homes of wealthy families, so she is somewhat in the know about the rumors. She flatteringly said: "No matter how good she is, what use is it? Even if Young Master Qi has feelings for her, without substantial benefits, he will still hesitate. Otherwise, why would he keep her by his side yet delay proposing marriage?"

It turns out that only the musician Ren wants her dead

"Excuse me... how do I get to Chunhui Building?" This sentence suddenly sprang forth from the darkness

The musician Ran is a young man who was originally handsome, but since arriving at the Cui residence, he has become emaciated and truly does not look good. He lifted the hem of his robe, bowed with his hands clasped, and spoke in a muted voice:

She let out a long sigh. At times, she truly did not know whether she should continue to protect Cui Shunhua's life. When Cui Shunhua returns, how many more people will have to suffer?

Shunhua recognized her as the courtesan who had watched the show on the street during the day and did nothing to help. The woman showed a look of terror, thinking that Shunhua had come specifically to cause trouble, and hurriedly fell to the ground to plead for mercy. Shunhua had already grown accustomed to everyone treating her with such an attitude, and calmly said

The host, the petty person has come specifically to express gratitude to the host

The renowned physician of the Great Wei is a middle-aged man in his forties, who kneels down and says:

The weather is dry, be cautious of fire. The sound of the gong rings out

The lowly person was unaware that the master had come to the Spring Return Pavilion; it was the young lady who informed me. The master has paid for this meal for the lowly person, and I must come to express my gratitude.

Woo...woo... She desperately wanted to seek a glimmer of hope.

She was vaguely aware that these fleeting glimpses of death had made her subconsciously unwilling to stop and think clearly when encountering someone several times.

"Master! Master! I am here to assist you!"

After pondering for a moment, she said, "Playing the national anthem in front of Your Majesty is like touching a sore spot and violating Your Majesty's taboo. Do you know the consequences?"

"Brother Qi... it might be better to... " Shunhua moved her lips, thinking she had finished the whole sentence, "Brother Qi, I didn't expect to meet you here. Why don't we find another place to sit?" But in fact, what she said was not complete.

Shunhua was so out of breath that he couldn't even gasp for air, but he still rushed forward and grabbed his legs.

"Getting drunk to forget one's worries" is not true at all. She has finished two pots of wine, but no one has relieved her troubles. She glanced around with beautiful eyes, occasionally looking back at the bustling entrance.

"Is that so?" She thought for a moment and said, "I don't know much about the culture of Great Wei, but I can tell that your performance of this piece is quite good. It's a coincidence that it contains the words 'Shunhua,' which makes me feel a sense of closeness. That's how it is in this world. Even if something is incredibly wonderful and amazing, if you haven't been close to it, you won't understand it."

At a glance, Shunhua swept away the small bedroom. This kind of small room is clearly only meant for sleeping. She felt a little embarrassed, thinking of how Wei Chi and Miss Yi Ren had entered this kind of room before. She felt a bit sour in her heart.

Qing'e answered nervously:

If Cui Dangjia does not like that the book has been revised, it is sufficient to send someone to restore it to its original state, why must one force a smile

Accompanied by a woman, Yan Ruying. Soaring high, wearing jade ornaments. She is as beautiful as Meng Jiang, her virtuous reputation never forgotten...

Slow

Shunhua walked with a slight limp. She was filled with anger, wondering why she had been so anxious as to forget to wear shoes, rushing off in just her stockings to save someone. It hurt so much! She had never experienced such pain in her life! ... It was bad enough that her feet were bleeding, but she had to grit her teeth and put on her shoes, all while enduring the pain as she continued to walk...

I am doing well here, with no worries about food and clothing. Why should I go through the hardships of being a musician?

The musician's choice of this piece, whether to please or to satirize, is beside the point. However, he remembers that the exceptionally intelligent Cui Shunhua came from a prestigious and wealthy family, and having been well-versed in various cultures since childhood, she should have already heard this piece from the Great Wei.

If you let someone discover that I am Cui Shunhua, I will do as you wish. Now, take back your terrified expression. No matter how terrified you are, it will never be as terrified as when she discovered that she had become Cui Shunhua that day. The terrified expression she saw in the mirror at that time was considered the second, who dares to claim the first?

Qi Yuming didn't expect to meet her. "Shunhua, what are you doing here?"

Heaven is going to perish without her! It's going to perish without her!

Shunhua desperately tried to break free, but someone held down her hands and feet, and her body was pressed down by a thick quilt... The faint and chaotic conversation made it difficult for her to hear clearly, but she was not a fool. The only way someone could hold down her limbs so tightly was if they had three heads and six arms...

Shunhua regained consciousness and found herself sitting in front of a stinky tofu stand. She looked around but there was no one else on the stool except her. The stinky tofu had a unique aroma that Shunhua had only heard of before, but never had the chance to taste. However, Shunhua's digestive system was as strong as iron. She swallowed her saliva and said:

Shunhua nodded in satisfaction and said slowly

Just... . When this doctor usually comes to the Bai Mansion to treat her illness, he always appears serious. It turns out that he also visits the Flower House. Since she became Cui Shunhua, she really feels that the world has turned upside down.

She gently lifted a corner of the beaded curtain. Sure enough, she had not misheard, it was Brother Yuchi who had come.

In the ninth month, which is next spring, I want you to perform a music piece that ascends to the Western Paradise. If I am satisfied, each of you can leave at your own price. If you want to leave Beiting, I won't stop you. It's best to escape to a place where I can't see you. If I have to buy you back, I will definitely make you wish you were dead." She ignored everyone's astonishment and turned to Lianbi. "As for you, you must be around twenty years old. I've grown tired of you too. If they can leave next spring, you can roll with them. If they don't have the ability to leave, you can share their fate. Hehe." The implication is that they are all in the same boat. If I am satisfied, each of you can leave at your own price. If you want to leave Beiting, I won't stop you. It's best to escape to a place where I can't see you. If I have to buy you back, I will definitely make you wish you were dead." She ignored everyone's astonishment and turned to Lianbi. "As for you, you must be around twenty years old. I've grown tired of you too. If they can leave next spring, you can roll with them. If they don't have the ability to leave, you can share their fate. Hehe." The implication is that they are all in the same boat, living or dying together.

If it cannot be retrieved, then let it be. I have heard that the courtesans and beauties do not age easily, precisely because they have weathered great storms and remain unshaken in the face of adversity. Apart from greeting others with a smile, they rarely display intense emotions, which is how they preserve their youth. You... will soon grow old, won't you

Even if she has never seen the world, she is still intelligent! What is she doing in a brothel? Why doesn't "The Four Seasons of the Capital" explain it more clearly? What is that person with the surname Qi doing in a brothel? No, no, he is a man, so it is not surprising that he would come to a brothel... It turns out that Wei Chi also conducts business in such places; men, men, they are indeed all the same.

Running a household is not something that can be done by just anyone

Musicians, please do not commit suicide

Her only trump card is "The Four Seasons of the Capital". Wei Chi Gong's chance to turn his fortunes around relies on tonight, and she supports him! Even if it makes her feel uncomfortable, she will support him! Her gaze suddenly fixed on a middle-aged man on the second floor

"Does the young master eat stinky tofu?" the vendor asked earnestly

She made a desperate effort, but her remaining strength was only enough for this one last push, and then she wilted.

She saw him drive away a man who was harassing the young woman, and then he took the young woman into a private room. It was not until Wei Chi Gong's figure disappeared from her sight that she withdrew her gaze and fell into a daze

Is there a mistake! She is not Cui Shunhua, she is Xu Shunhua! Do not harm her like this! At least, one misfortune a day is enough, there is no need to have three in one day, everyone is very tired!

The musician clenched his teeth, sat cross-legged, adjusted the strings of the qin, and pondered for a while. Then, the sound of the qin suddenly emerged. His clear voice matched the sound of the qin as he half-sang, half-chanted:

Seeing this, the stall owner could not help but say: "Young master, those who come here to eat are all poor scholars. I see your attire is quite good, why not go in and enjoy a fine meal with good wine, accompanied by beautiful women"

In the past, dear grandfather used to say, do not be afraid, for in times of trouble, you can always rely on him

Cui Dangjia

连璧微愕, 众人暗自眉目交接, 心知此事难了, 不由得悄悄看向连璧。

There is a lady in the carriage, her beauty akin to that of Shunhua. She soars and glides, adorned with jade and exquisite ornaments. That beauty, like Meng Jiang, is truly lovely and captivating... ...

Shunhua felt a sudden chill throughout her body, her legs lost their strength, and she collapsed into the chair

Oh... does she have to pay? Is this someone trying to take advantage of her? Or did someone else pay and claim that it was her? She was completely confused, but she figured that the cost of a meal wouldn't bankrupt the Cui family, and she had always wanted to properly thank this renowned doctor.

Alright, let's do it this way," Shunhua clapped her hands and said: "In light of the name Shunhua, I will spare your lives for today. Starting from tomorrow, no, let's say from today, you are to prepare at least one special piece of music each month. Lianbi, you will make the arrangements. Each month, find a reason to hold a banquet, whether it be a feast or a business gathering, but only invite the wealthy. You will perform diligently, showcasing music from various countries, not limited to Beitang, but Beitang music must not be absent. The laws of Beitang are strict; for every foreign piece performed, a tax must be paid, and I will keep a record of it in your accounts. You will perform diligently, showcasing music from various countries, not limited to Beitang, but Beitang music must not be absent. The laws of Beitang are strict; for every foreign piece performed, a tax must be paid, and I will keep a record of it in your accounts. If, within nine months, a noble invites you to their residence to teach their household music, then everyone will be rewarded. If not a single person is rewarded, then... heh heh!" She deliberately pointed her finger in front of them. "Everyone knows what that means."

His gaze suddenly fell upon the jade foot exposed beneath the hem of her deep robe, lingering for a long time without moving.

Next, she will transform into a spring swallow, right? This time, her wings must be strong enough to fly directly to the Western Paradise, and she must not inadvertently fall into someone else's arms again

Qi Yuming followed her gaze and then turned back to look at her with unreserved surprise in his eyes. His expression remained unchanged as he said, "If I remember correctly, that is a renowned physician from the Great Wei." He had visited the Liu family before

It is said that he is a young man, but he appears somewhat hesitant. This individual is dressed in male attire, yet has a somewhat feminine appearance, with a small face. Based on his over fifty years of experience in observing people, he speculates that this young man is either a woman disguised as a man or one of those mythical fox spirits. Alternatively, it is also possible that in the southern regions, men with feminine features do exist.

Shunhua swayed unsteadily, and finally her legs gave way, causing her to fall onto the stool beside the alley.

The musician repeatedly sang, and after finishing a piece, everyone held their breath, waiting for Cui Shunhua's decision on life or death

Shunhua secretly praised the intelligence of this woman, deliberately choosing a piece of music that would calm the mind and make it difficult to become angry. As she listened more closely, her beautiful eyes sparkled with light, and she murmured, "This skill on the guqin is not bad at all, why not strive for a position as a musician?"

The musician was completely oblivious to the fear of others. He stared at the instrument as if more than ten souls were bound to it.

Shunhua suddenly felt something was amiss. She intended to support the man, preventing him from hanging himself, yet there was a tremendous force desperately pulling him down, attempting to ensure his suicide was successful

Qing'e led the way with a qin in her arms, while Shunhua followed closely behind, feeling a bit nervous about her movements. He was afraid that this Cui Shunhua might be harmful to her. Therefore, when they arrived at the private room door, she said:

Qing'e momentarily displayed a strange expression, as if she had not anticipated that Cui Shunhua would be so easy to talk to, and her temperament was quite different from what she had seen in the past

Although this young lady can read, she has never heard of this book

Qi Yuming waited for a moment, but did not receive her response; he only saw her eyes filled with laughter. He said:

We have arrived! This is the place!" the watchman said as he turned back.

Shunhua gasped for breath, staring at Lianbi saving people, confirming that there would be no more collective murders. She then lowered her gaze to her own hands... How disgusting...

In the midst of the chaos, she looked at each of the dancers and musicians, all of whom were exerting themselves to pull at the musician's dyed legs, with a fierce determination that seemed to stretch his height to the limit

Cui Shunhua ignored him and hurried into the garden of Jiale. The dancers and musicians in the garden were taken aback to see her rush in, and she angrily asked, "Where is the musician Yan?"

This is essentially a collective murder by the Cui family against her

Put him down

Qi Yuming saw her still smiling brightly, her eyes sparkling with light, completely devoid of any past calculations. He could smell the stinky tofu and alcohol on her breath... He glanced over at the stinky tofu stall across the street, wondering when Cui Shunhua would start eating such foul food at a snack stall. After a moment's thought, he politely said: "Since we are going in, let's go in together." He pretended not to notice her tugging at his sleeve and stepped into Chunhui Building.

She was helped up by Lian Bi. "Master! Is the master alright?"

What? You made her unable to get out of bed

Shunhua thought for a moment and nodded. "Then I'll trouble you. Physician, please come with me."

The musician Ran also looked at the blood on the ground with a puzzled expression. "She... she came to stop me from committing suicide without even wearing shoes?" What is she thinking? Stopping him from committing suicide, isn't that just to torment him? How did it end up tormenting herself?

Thank you

It turns out that after all this time, Cui Shunhua is indeed the murderer who killed himself

Everyone stared at her in a daze, truly unable to discern whether this statement implied a killing or not.

Isn't this a brothel

She wanted to give up the struggle. The whirlwind of experiences over the past two to three months flashed before her eyes, leaving her deeply moved.

"Ah, the spring returns to the building, indeed it is a man. Only a man would go there," the night watchman chuckled, winking. "I will pass by on my rounds, young master may as well follow me."

Forget it, let's have a round first

"Excuse me, how do I get to Chunhui Building?" the handsome young man repeated the question.

Shunhua slowly opened her eyes to look at the musician Ranyan and leisurely asked, "Which country's melody is this?"

I am Lian Bi

Everyone was momentarily at a loss, filled with intense hatred towards her. She had said she would let them go, so why was she now resorting to threats

She absolutely does not dare to go to Chunhui Tower at night in the name of Cui Shunhua. She fears that if she steps just two paces out of the Cui residence, she would be killed. Therefore, she said nothing to anyone, secretly took a set of male clothing made of fine fabric, and left the residence alone.

From childhood to adulthood, she has never embraced a man's feet...! This is too much! Why did he commit suicide by taking off his boots? Now she can only hold onto his socks. She thought, she always thought that her Xushi Shunhua would live stronger than any woman in Beitang, so, since Baiguo had the intention to marry into the Liu family, she always thought that if she got married one day... she would marry the strongest farmer in Beitang. She didn't mind embracing her husband's strong feet, but...! She thought, she always thought that her Xushi Shunhua would live stronger than any woman in Beitang, so, since Baiguo had the intention to marry into the Liu family, she always thought that if she got married one day... she would marry the strongest farmer in Beitang. She didn't mind embracing her husband's strong feet, but...! But now she doesn't want to casually embrace a man's feet!

Just like that? In a single night, they found hope! Where did Cui Shunhua get such a kind heart? There must be a ghost!

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts... How could I forget to wear shoes? It hurts so much...

Does this count as a change to the heroic rescue of the beauty by Qi Yuming mentioned in "The Four Seasons of the Capital"?

Cui Dangjia, after being transferred to the Cui residence, realized that the time of death was approaching. Today's events are entirely the doing of Ran alone, and have nothing to do with others. Dangjia wishes to impose severe punishment; Ran is willing to accept it, so please do not blame others.

Just as she was thinking this, she heard a voice among the crowd saying, "What is going on here?" Her eyes brightened, and she instinctively slowed her pace, following the sound.

She has now become quite accustomed to kicking and will no longer be unsteady in her balance. The door was kicked open, and the moonlight streamed in, falling upon the young figure hanging from the beam.

A bitter smile? Shunhua touched her lips. Was she smiling bitterly? No, no, she was not smiling bitterly, she was... a joyful smile. "How much do you know about Miss Yiren?" she couldn't help but ask.

The thirteen-year-old dancer closest to the door suddenly heard a faint sound

Lian Bi had to promptly stop the musician Ran.

If only the renowned physician of the Great Wei were in the Bai residence on the day that Xu Shi Shunhua fell, perhaps her life could have been saved. Shunhua exchanged a few words with Qi Yuming and the old maid, then immediately ascended the stairs towards another corridor. She hurriedly followed, but on the way, a courtesan attempted to grab her. Feeling quite embarrassed, she gently pulled back her sleeve and caught up with Qi Yuming.

If you haven't heard of it, then so be it. I suppose this book will need some revisions before it is published in the future

What is your name

The musician is a performer, naturally familiar with the music of various countries. That tone carries a hint of pride from the musician

Lian Bi replied with deep sorrow: "It is the musician who is stained... he... he... he..."

... ... is.

In those years, whatever poison she used to harm King Xiang, he used the same poison to harm her. However, why did King Xiang die, yet she did not die on the night of the banquet? ... Not only did she not die, but after waking up, Cui Shunhua had become a different person

When he sang the line "Her beauty rivals that of Shun's flowers," Lian Bi noticed her butterfly-like eyelashes fluttering, her eyes sparkling with a unique brilliance, as if she wanted to look at the musician, but then promptly closed her eyes, seemingly disinterested in the piece.

Immediately following this, the grip on her limbs loosened abruptly, and the white cloth covering her face was swiftly pulled away. Shunhua felt dazed and momentarily only heard the sound of hurried footsteps departing, as air suddenly rushed into her lungs, causing her to cough several times.

She did not look at the musician Ran, but instead stared at Lian Bi.

The subordinate, following the instructions of the head of the household, entered the Liu family to gain Liu Yeyue's trust, and has already scheduled a time to visit the Bai residence for medical treatment.

Have you heard of the maiden Yiren? Shunhua suddenly asked

This cannot happen again in the future..." She felt a bit regretful. If Wei Chi and Yi Ren were to successfully complete their good fortune today, she could no longer casually cling to Wei Chi, lest Yi Ren misunderstand. She had no opportunity to marry a farmer, but Wei Chi, because of her, was able to embrace a beautiful woman, which is quite good, isn't it

Can she let go? ... Let their own people save the musician instead, that would be sufficient, she is the head of the family, just directing from the side is enough ... ... the man's stinky feet ... ...

"... ... Head of the household! Head of the household!" Lian Bi was chasing frantically from behind

Delicious, it is truly a case of beauty within and decay without, bring me two more plates... and a pot of wine. Next to the stinky tofu stall, there is some rice wine; she thought for a moment and decided to drown her sorrows in drink. She wants to fill her intestines with wine, letting her heartache flow away like water.

Is it only the musician who is dyed? Is it only the musician who is dyed? She asked again: "What about him?"

Qing'e said softly

Miss Yi? It is said that she is the orphan rescued by the wealthy and prominent Qian family’s young master, and they are currently very close.

As soon as Shunhua finished speaking, the woman in front of him quickly returned to her normal expression

"Hello, what are you doing?" Lian Bi shouted

The night watchman took a step back in fright. After more than ten years of being a night watchman, it was finally his turn to encounter a ghost. He forced himself to calm down, lit his lantern, and shone it towards the source of the sound, only to see a beautiful young man in his twenties looking at him with an innocent expression.

Seeing this, Qing'e quickly said: "Master Cui, how about I open a private room? You are easy to talk to, aren't you"

Accompany? How to accompany? Just thinking about it makes her blush. With a sullen face, she takes a big gulp of the liquor, the fiery sensation rushing straight to her stomach. She shows no signs of nausea or dizziness, indicating that Cui Shunhua has long been accustomed to drinking.

Shunhua waved her hand and impatiently said, "I don't understand your lengthy discourse. No one from Beitang has ever been to Xiaozhou. Who knows about the 'Spring River in Xiaozhou'? You, you, or you?" After a pause, she added, "Besides Beitang and Xiaozhou, do you know any other musical pieces?"

As Shunhua stepped out of the alley, she was greeted by a scene of bright lights. She looked up and saw the plaque reading "Chunhui Building" hanging from the building across the street, with strings of red lanterns hanging high. The sight was filled with men coming and going, while women welcomed guests at the entrance, creating a lively atmosphere

The musicians and dancers came to their senses and rushed in, all wanting to embrace the legs of the musician.

Qi Yuming seemed to casually say

She smiled playfully

Shunhua's face was flushed, and she felt somewhat restless. Suddenly, she caught sight of a familiar person stepping out of a carriage, her eyes brightened, and she hurriedly stuffed the remaining stinky tofu into her mouth before rushing to him after settling the bill

Lian Bi suddenly asked: "Master, what about nine months from now?"

Lian Bi stared at her

The Spring Return Building has designated compartments for business discussions, but after all, it is not a place suitable for women to come to

From another perspective, if Lian Bi wishes to leave the Cui residence, he must wholeheartedly assist the Cui family in this matter. The crowd was stunned, allowing Cui Shunhua to walk past their prostrated bodies

The second floor of Chunhui Building resembles a maze. Outside the private rooms, all the small halls lack high chairs and round tables, merely separated by strings of beads. Shunhua, eager to observe closely, parted the nearby bead curtain. There was no one in the small hall; she lifted her robe and knelt on the brocade cushion, poured herself two cups of tea from the small table, which helped her regain much of her clarity of mind.

This beautiful young man is indeed Shunhua. The doorkeeper had never seen the renowned and wealthy Cui Shunhua before. At first glance, he only found this young man to be handsome and kind, with no sense of threat. Upon hearing him speak elegantly and graciously, he felt a strong affinity and led him towards the Chunhui Building

"Doctor... does this Xu family Shunhua... have any hope? Life and death have already been determined, but she always wants to deceive herself.

In a moment, everyone united as one

The woman known as Qing'e gradually calmed down, and as she plucked the strings, a serene melody emerged from the guqin.

Shunhua should have been moved by this scene, but at this moment, her tears were about to burst forth. Is this a joke? ... She ...! ... This is the first time she has held a man's feet!

Shunhua turned a deaf ear and said to Lianbi: "Go fetch his zither."

She caught a glimpse of a basin of water in the room, grimaced as she went to wash her hands. After cleaning them, she sat down in a chair to catch her breath, when suddenly she heard the rescued musician coughing violently, speaking in a hoarse voice:

She thinks that Xushi Shunhua doesn't have the courage to go in... and it smells bad...

"When the head of the household, the musician, committed suicide by hanging, you went to investigate the foul atmosphere, and Lian Bi, as the head of the household, sought to uncover the truth..." Lian Bi shouted from behind.

Cui Jia Jia gathered a group of more than ten people, with musicians and dancers of high caliber. Among them, one musician was a person from the now-extinct state of Zhou, who had been transferred from the teaching court, and was accepted by Cui Shunhua

Do not be angry, my lord!" The crowd knelt down and shouted in trembling voices

Shunhua turned around and saw a person kneeling outside the bead curtain. She recognized the person's clothing and exclaimed, "It's you." Does the famous physician of Da Wei know Cuishunhua?

She originally thought that Cui Shunhua admired his music theory, but little did she know...

She said! She said! Clearly, when she was around sixteen or seventeen, she rarely fell ill, and even if she accidentally caught a chill in winter, it would not be like when she was a child, when she would be sick for several days. She has always believed that she would become strong because she understands her own body!

The speed of hanging is too fast! These people are even more supernatural than her. Clearly, there is still a distance from home paradise, but they can know that the musician has hanged himself? Is it now advanced to the level of transmitting messages like a divine eagle?

Shunhua saw him walking straight towards another building and speculated that he was not here specifically to relax in a gentle environment. After hesitating for a moment, she wondered whether it would be inappropriate for her to stubbornly follow him if Qi Yu Ming was here to discuss business.

So the famous physician of the Great Wei was actually sent by Cui Shunhua? Shunhua felt something was amiss, her heart racing. Could Cui Shunhua really be so kind-hearted? Did he specially bring the renowned physician of the Great Wei to treat Xushi Shunhua? Suddenly, she remembered the Empress Dowager's hatred towards Xushi.

Do you want to die? I will not allow you to die

"Can we trust Lian Bi?" someone quietly asked, harboring hope in their heart

Lian Bi, Master Ran willingly sacrificed himself, following your plan to first gain her trust, obtain part of her family fortune, and then kill her. However, this plan did not succeed. What should be done next? Lian Bi suggested feigning an attempt on Cui Shunhua's life, after which he would come forward to save her. The musician Ran would take on the name of the murderer and commit suicide, allowing Cui Shunhua to completely trust Lian Bi before carrying out the real poisoning. By then, even if they were captured by the authorities, it would not matter if they were buried alongside her; at least they would drag Cui Shunhua down with them. At that time, Lian Bi could escape from Beitang with part of the Cui family's wealth, take root in other countries, and cultivate more musicians and dancers. But now... they all had the chance to live and escape from her...

The pain in her foot made her afraid to stay in the Cui residence tonight. If another group were to come and suffocate her again, she thought, it would not happen a third time; she would ascend to the heavens directly tonight.

"What about the women of Beitang? What should we do if we cannot provide them with benefits?" she asked

Shunhua arrived at the door, her beautiful face slightly tilted, and she gave a cold smile.

You are seeking death again. Everyone present will be buried with you. You, you, you... She called out the names one by one, causing the dancers and musicians to kneel on the ground with weak legs. Finally, she pointed at Lianbi and said, "And you."

Shunhua thought she had misheard, and after a long silence in her private room, she finally asked softly

"Then... the illness of Xu Shihunhua..." she asked with a steady demeanor

Xu Shi Shunhua has had a poor constitution since childhood. Although she has been frequently ill, the doctors hired by the Bai family have nearly restored her health. Now, she is merely weak, and with further care over a period of time, she will be no different from other healthy individuals.

Another plate of stinky tofu, delicious! It has made Cui Shunhua plump and chubby

It is terrible, the musician has committed suicide by hanging himself

"Everything is my doing, and has nothing to do with others. I am willing to die to end it all!" Upon finishing these words, he was about to crash his head against the pillar to end his life.

To hell with it... to hell with her!

The medical skills of the doctor are excellent, allowing Xu Shi Shunhua's health to improve

"Do not worry, my lord, this poison must be mixed in without leaving a trace, so that no one will notice." The renowned physician of the Great Wei did not receive a response from her, and, risking a glance up, he found her face deathly pale. Fearing that she might vent her anger on him, he hurriedly added, "Please rest assured, my lord, I am confident that within a year, Xu Shi Shunhua will surely die in her sleep as you wish, and no one will find the murderer"

After Wei Chigong heroically saved the beauty, Shunhua felt a sense of loss in her heart. Now, Qing'e's words stirred up some idle thoughts in her mind. She smiled and said: "So you all love secrets as well. Have you heard of the book 'The Four Seasons of the Capital'?"