The girls were all stunned.
These young masters were handsome and rich, they shouldn't be lacking in women, right?
Why were they all so eager now?
But out of good professional etiquette, they didn't say much.
With smiles on their faces, they prepared to showcase their professional skills.
Although this was a brothel, they didn't entirely refuse physical services.
"What are you doing!" The eldest brother was instantly displeased: "Don't mess around, everyone sit properly!"
After ordering another table to be brought over, the eldest brother took out a pile of things from his ring.
They were extremely thin jade tablets, each carved with some patterns and text.
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six...
"Young master, what is this?" The girls were a bit confused.
Was it some new way of playing?
"This thing is called poker. Let me tell you how to play."
Back when Ye Fan was bored in the Ziyun Sect, he created poker, mahjong, and other games to pass the time.
Later, these things became a major form of entertainment for Ziyun Sect disciples during their breaks.
Of course, it was limited to disciples with lower cultivation levels.
Those with high cultivation could remember cards, making the game boring...
Explaining the rules didn't take much time.
Soon, the sound of playing cards filled the room.
"Crack, crack, crack..."
The brothel lobby.
The madam was smiling profusely as she entertained a young master.
However, she couldn't help but sneak glances away while speaking.
She couldn't help it, this person was too unsightly...
If it wasn't for his father being a Vice Minister in the Ministry of Rites, she would never have entertained him!
"Where is Ruyan?" The young master glared at the madam: "Don't tell me Ruyan is still not well!"
"Young Master Tai, Ruyan really isn't well yet," the madam quickly replied. "However, the doctor said it's just a matter of days, please wait a bit longer, just a bit longer..."
"Stop f***ing lying to me!" Tai Shou pushed the madam away with a slap. "Yesterday, someone saw Ruyan come out!"
"Young master, we've found her," a lackey walked over. "Someone just saw Ruyan go into a private room on the second floor."
"Hmph!" Tai Shou snorted and followed the lackey towards the second floor.
"Young Master Tai, you can't go..." the madam quickly chased after him.
She was also very frustrated.
Normally, as the second-ranked courtesan in the brothel, Ruyan shouldn't have been attending to those five young masters today.
But Ruyan, for some unknown reason, had volunteered.
Now, looking at Tai Shou's demeanor, things were definitely going to get messy...
"Bang—!" The private room door was kicked open.
Tai Shou was initially furious, but upon seeing the scene inside, he froze.
What was going on?
A new game?
He hadn't heard of it?
But soon, he didn't care anymore.
Because he saw Ruyan, the one he longed for.
His thoughts instantly flew back to their first meeting.
He had come to this brothel to play and was smitten with the top courtesan at first sight.
Despite being the second son of a Vice Minister, the top courtesan barely looked him in the eye.
He couldn't help it, he was just too ugly.
Unbearable...
Just as he was feeling dejected, a silk scarf fluttered down from the second floor and landed on his head.
He picked up the scarf and took a deep sniff.
So fragrant!
A moment later, a beautiful girl, no less lovely than the top courtesan, walked over.
"Thank you," the girl took back the scarf and thanked him with a smile.
At that moment, his heart melted...
She smiled at me!
She's the only one in the whole brothel who smiled at me, she must like me!
Finally, someone has recognized my inner beauty!
I've decided, I must marry her!!!
Looking at Tai Shou at the doorway, Ruyan felt a pang in her liver...
She dared to swear.
That smile she gave Tai Shou back then was purely out of politeness.
As a result, that smile had attracted a persistent pest...
After that, she could only avoid Tai Shou...
Today, she was feeling particularly upset and wanted to relax, but she was afraid of running into Tai Shou if she went out carelessly.
Coincidentally, she saw the group of five entering.
At first glance, she noticed that the five were different from other guests.
Their eyes held no lust or filth; they were the cleanest eyes she had ever seen.
That's why she had volunteered to entertain the five.
The facts proved she wasn't wrong.
Playing this game called poker earlier had indeed lifted her spirits.
Moreover, the five had no other requests, and playing with them was very relaxing.
But now, the good atmosphere was completely ruined...
The group of five was also a little displeased.
They had paid for the service, hadn't they?
Why were they being treated like this with the door kicked open?
But soon, they realized something was wrong!
"Brothers, this gentleman seems to be injured?" the eldest brother murmured, looking at Tai Shou.
"Indeed!" The other four brothers nodded.
In the eyes of the five, a dark red light was coiled around the person's chest and abdomen, damaging his body.
They themselves had not studied any medical skills.
Moreover, their cultivation levels did not allow them to tell at a glance whether someone was injured or not.
At least, this gentleman looked fine on the outside.
Yet, they could tell.
No reason or explanation, they just knew.
The five instinctively rolled up their sleeves and prepared to show their signature smiles.
But they quickly realized.
Brother Ha wasn't here, and neither was the Coffin.
It seemed they couldn't start work?
But that didn't matter!
After all, they were all kind-hearted people.
Seeing someone injured, how could they not help?
Even if the胖公子 (fat young master) before them had behaved extremely rudely, they wouldn't hold it against him.
"Young master, you are injured," the eldest brother stood up and said with a smile. "We happen to know some ways to treat injuries, would you allow us to help you?"
Tai Shou's gaze sharpened.
He did have some hidden injuries.
But even experienced physicians needed examinations to discover them, how did these five know?
They probably heard it somewhere.
After all, he hadn't deliberately hidden his injuries.
Trying to get close by flattery to escape the trouble?
Dream on!
"Stop the nonsense!" Tai Shou glared at the five. "If you know what's good for you, obediently let me take Ruyan away, or you'll regret it!"
The group of five felt a bit awkward.
The other party didn't seem to want their help.
If they didn't want it, they couldn't force their help, right?
Besides, they didn't bring their tools, so they couldn't perform the treatment anyway.
Never mind.
They could only say that the other party was not destined to enjoy Brother Ha's invented healing methods!
"Cough, cough." Seeing Tai Shou's intent to snatch Ruyan, the madam had to clear her throat.
Tai Shou gritted his teeth and could only give up.
Although this brothel wasn't the largest or most famous in the imperial city, its background was very strong.
According to his father, the major shareholder behind the scenes was the Fifth Prince...
Complaining a few words was one thing, but if it came to actual action, it would be troublesome.
Tai Shou glanced at the five and left with his lackeys.
Half an hour later, the group of five left the brothel, satisfied.
They had played cards, and it was time to go somewhere else.
As they passed by a deserted alley, several figures surrounded them.
"I've been waiting for you for half a day!" Tai Shou waved his hand. "Beat them hard!"
The lackeys immediately rushed forward with their clubs.
Tai Shou crossed his arms, preparing to enjoy their screams.
But soon, he gave up.
He was too fat, and the action of crossing his arms couldn't be completed...
"Clang, clang, clang!"
About ten seconds later, the group of five clapped their hands and left.
The people in the imperial city were too unfriendly!
From now on, they wouldn't even help them treat their injuries if they begged!
"Father, I was beaten!" Tai Shou shakily connected the communication jade. "You have to get justice for me!"
"Get back here immediately!"
The Vice Minister of Rites roared angrily, then his tone softened:
"Your elder brother is busy with the grand competition. Once the competition begins, Father will get justice for you."
Tai Shou turned off the communication jade and glared hatefully at the retreating backs of the five.
I've remembered what you look like!
When my father catches you later, I'll personally beat you to death!
Beat you to death!!!