Chapter 33 Targeting the female lover
Zhu Kui was stunned. At this moment, the old official with a sinister face suddenly became frightened.
"Haha, just kidding," Zhao Duan said with a smile: "I just want to cause him some trouble. What happened last time can't just be let go like this. I am also a person with a temper."
The tone is casual and understated.
But Zhu Kui felt a bit of blood.
No, there is no blood involved in killing people in the temple. Zhao Duan's words were filled with murderous intent.
If you want to bring down the Zhang brothers, you must first find a breakthrough.
Although Zhang Changshuo is not smart in his opinion, he is relatively cautious, and in order to create a "gentleman" character, his hands and feet are also cleaner.
Therefore, Zhao Duan targeted Zhang Changji, who was full of flaws.
Baima Prison is not an intelligence agency, but Zhu Kui relied on his connections in the government office to obtain information about Erlang Zhang in a very short period of time.
According to the description on the paper, after the Zhang brothers grew up, they separated and started their own families in the city.
It is worth mentioning that his brother Zhang Changshuo originally had a wife, but after receiving the approval of the empress for writing poems and singing hymns, he decisively found an excuse to divorce his wife and return to his single status.
After being cut off by Zhao Duan, he still refused to give up and has not remarried to this day. He has been "alone in the boudoir" for the empress for two years.
"He is also a ruthless person...it's a pity that he thinks too much."
Zhao Duan grunted. Although they had only been together for a short time, he had already realized:
Xu Zhenguan had no interest in raising a male pet and was a workaholic.
From this point of view, he acquiesced in the rumors with Zhao Duan, or he also meant to use him as a shield.
Otherwise, I don’t know how many ministers will rack their brains and think of ways to send men to the empress.
…
Back to topic.
Zhang Changji was bound by military law because he served in the Beijing camp. He traveled between his home and the military camp at two o'clock during the day.
They only go out to hang out at night or when they have a rest.
"Qinglian Xiaozhu... what is this place?"
Zhao Duan raised his eyebrows. Information showed that Zhang Changji had visited this place frequently in the past six months.
Zhu Kui smiled "Hey" with a slightly ambiguous expression:
"Zhijun Jie is well-known. I have never heard of this name. It is a private house where a 'talented girl' named Xiaoya lives in the city. She is also quite famous. Every night, she invites talented people to gatherings."
Talented woman?
Partying every night?
Zhao Duan was stunned for a moment and then reacted.
Different from the famous "red light district" in Beijing and the Rouge Hutong where brothels are clustered, there are probably two types of businesses in the ambiguous places of the Dayu Dynasty.
One is the industrial cluster type, that is, a large group of brothels gather together to attract traffic to each other and increase brand value.
Among them, there are government-run brothels and private brothels, which have different levels according to price.
The other is the "independent IP" operation route.
Usually some officials committed major crimes and were beheaded or sentenced to death, but it was not to the extent that their families were together, leaving their wives and daughters to make a living alone.
It's okay if family members take them in, but if they don't have a place to go, they have to go to sea to fend for themselves.
Because they come from a good family, are well educated, and most of them have a foundation in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, a new model has been derived:
One or more women set up a private banquet and held a "literary party" in their own house.
And through the circle of friends, he spread the word and invited many men to pay to drink tea and listen to music, talk about poetry and order, and also hosted some private banquets.
It may look glamorous on the surface, but in the end, it’s still a flesh-and-blood business.
Just imagine, when an official falls, his former superiors, colleagues, and even subordinates learn that they can attend "literary gatherings" organized by his family members...
Born with role-playing gameplay.
Isn't this more interesting than Jiaofangsi?
Of course, it’s the first time, and the second time it’s familiar. Word of mouth spreads through the circle of friends, and it gets a stable customer flow.
Of course, in fact it is not that dirty. After most people get over the novelty, they still regard this kind of gathering as an elegant place.
Whether the hostess can stay overnight depends on whether the hostess is willing.
Because most of the people we receive are people of some status, the worst are scholars, so the price per customer is high and the admission fee is expensive.
Moreover, because of its concealment and the natural isolation of class circles, ordinary people, even if they are wealthy businessmen, cannot find a way out without anyone recommending them.
Therefore, a chain of contempt has been derived: only bumpkins from other places who come to the capital are keen to hang out in brothels, and the old guns in the capital all go to private houses to party.
After Zhao Duan gained power, he was also popularized by his friends and friends, and visited twice.
However, although the original owner was moved, he was infatuated with the empress and was afraid that the empress would find out that he lingered in such places during the "inspection period" and she would become disgusted with him and fall out of favor.
So it’s a surprise that I’ve been keeping my virginity for a year without losing my virginity!
"Okay, I'm also a ruthless person..." Zhao Duan laughed at himself.
He stretched his brows and said:
"So, Zhang Changji often goes to see this Xiaoya girl? Tsk, a military man and martial artist likes this kind of talented woman..."
Understandable.
Zhu Kui hummed and said: "The fact that Zhang Changji has been going there for more than half a year means that he must have a close relationship with Xiaoya. There are many things in private that are not convenient to talk to family members and may also be revealed to outsiders. "
It makes sense... Zhao Duan nodded secretly. In this case, he could try to find out more about this talented woman.
"Do you know where the place is?"
"I don't know, but if you give me two hours, I will know."
Zhao Duan nodded in approval, flicked the paper with his fingers, and said:
"This is it."
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A whole day, nothing happened.
At dusk, Zhao Duan left the accompanying boys as usual and took only Zhu Kui with him, dressed lightly and simply.
Arrive outside "Qinglian Xiaozhu".
At the beginning of the night, the lights in the city were brightly lit. Qinglian Xiaozhu was located in an inconspicuous alley, surrounded by normal houses.
Without channels, ordinary people would never imagine that there is something else going on here.
Zhao Duan deliberately put on a slightly plain gown and dressed up as a scholar. Zhu Kui also did not wear official uniform, focusing on keeping a low profile.
"Sir, it's inside, and that's where the faint sound of the piano comes from."
Zhu Kui stopped the carriage and said, "Do you want to accompany you in with your humble position?"
What are you going to do? Do you want to establish a friendship with me that transcends superiors and subordinates? Zhao Duan complained and said calmly:
"No need, just wait outside."
After saying that, he walked towards the alley alone.
Following the sound of silk and bamboo orchestral music, we arrived outside a house. Two red lights hung on the high door.
Zhao Duan knocked on the door: "Dong dong - dong."
After two long and one short signals, the courtyard door creaked open.
The young concierge looked at him and was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect such a handsome husband to come, and he was alone.
"But Qinglian Xiaozhu? A friend recommended a visit."
Zhao Duan's expression remained unchanged as he handed over five taels of "tickets."
Seeing his demeanor, the concierge knew that he was a good person and said with a smile:
"Master, please come in."
Zhao Duan stepped into the courtyard and walked straight into the main room.
The door is separated by a curtain, the music of the piano flows like water inside, and the shadows of people can be seen interlaced on the window paper.
The banquet has already begun, and there are about ten people sitting there, all dressed as scholars, eating wine and chatting.
Behind the screen, a graceful figure was reflected, and the sound of a piano came from behind. He was probably the owner of this place.
"This young master, please take your seat."
A maid came up to meet him, then froze, her face turned red, and the other drinkers looked up, all showing surprise.
Such a handsome man... Do you want a prostitute with such good looks?
Everyone’s expressions changed, and their hearts sank:
He is a powerful enemy!
According to the rules of the banquet here, whether you can become a guest depends on the attitude of the hostess. Generally speaking, only those who are attracted by Miss Xiaoya can stay overnight.
Zhao Duan only showed his face and put huge psychological pressure on the men present.
(End of chapter)