Chapter 330

If he goes mad,

then he is no longer the so-called leader of the Donglin Party.

Which party leader would be a madman?

All those titles like literary leader and great Confucian scholar would instantly lose their luster.

Then what difference is there between that and fulfilling the wager now?

Qian Qianyi calmed down. "Very well, Su Qiao, Mr. Su, you are indeed formidable. I, an old man, admit defeat today!"

It seemed as if he had been awakened by Su Qiao, or perhaps he had finally figured it out.

Qian Qianyi stood up and straightened his clothes.

He simply closed his eyes and shouted directly, "Today, I, a toad, have wanted to eat swan meat!"

After shouting, he turned around and left in a dejected manner.

Chasing Liu Rushi was all nonsense.

He even took his anger out on Liu Rushi. If he hadn't pursued Liu Rushi, how could he have entered the capital and met Su Qiao?

How could he have lost such a huge face now?

As for Su Qiao, he did not intend to let Su Qiao have a good time either!

After this episode ended, Su Qiao also lost all interest.

Qian Qianyi was sent away, and there was no other spectacle to watch.

Forget it, let's just go home directly.

Rising, Su Qiao brushed off the virtually non-existent dust from his clothes and was about to leave Yi Hong Lou.

But he was stopped by Madam Hong of Yi Hong Lou.

"Young Master Su, did you forget something?"

Madam Hong said to Su Qiao with a smile.

"What thing? I already paid the money!" Su Qiao was stunned.

"The money was certainly paid. What I mean is not that, but Great Lady Liu. Previously, Great Lady Liu said that whoever wins the top position in this contest will spend the whole night talking with them. Young Master Su, did you forget this matter?"

Madam Hong reminded Su Qiao, half laughing and half crying...

Others would be eager to take advantage immediately; how could anyone not care about it at all?

Hearing this, Su Qiao was also stunned; he had indeed forgotten this matter.

However, staying overnight in a brothel?

Hmm, I am a good child!

No, I cannot think too much, even if Liu Rushi is beautiful.

Su Qiao shook his head. "Forget it, a lone man and a lone woman just chatting is no fun. I will go home to sleep."

Saying this, Su Qiao was about to rise and take his leave.

Madam Hong panicked and quickly grabbed his sleeve. "Young Master Su, are you looking down on our Rushi?"

If Su Qiao were to leave alone like this today, wouldn't all the grand commotion they made be in vain?

Why create such a huge commotion in the capital if not to raise Liu Rushi's value?

To rake in more money then!

If Su Qiao leaves so decisively,

tomorrow it will probably be rumored that Liu Rushi is not that great and Young Master Su discarded her like an old shoe.

As for who Su Qiao is, the people of Yi Hong Lou do not know yet.

They will probably know tomorrow as well.

Therefore, Madam Hong definitely cannot let Su Qiao leave like this.

Liu Rushi also noticed Su Qiao's intention to leave.

Anxiously in her heart, she quickly walked over with her maid.

"Young Master Su, Rushi greets you!"

Liu Rushi, her blue clothes fluttering, bowed and performed the salute.

Su Qiao also clasped his hands. "Great Lady Liu, you are too polite."

"Young Master Su, why do you wish to leave? Is it because my humble appearance does not meet Young Master Su's eyes?"

Liu Rushi's temper was quite tough; she directly questioned Su Qiao.

Hearing this, Su Qiao shook his head. "Great Lady Liu misunderstands. Great Lady Liu's beauty is naturally very attractive to me, but I do not particularly like this kind of place. I came today out of curiosity only. Having seen it, that is enough."

"Oh, so Young Master Su does not like this place, is that it?"

Liu Rushi pressed on step by step.

"Uh, that is not wrong to say!"

Su Qiao nodded upon hearing this.

"Then very well. Rushi is very curious about Young Master Su. Rushi can go to Young Master Su's residence tonight."

"Ah?"

Su Qiao was so surprised by Liu Rushi's words that his mouth could not close.

This is simply going too far!

186, Liu Rushi enters Su Fu!

"Why is Great Lady Liu so persistent? Do you not fear ruining your reputation?"

Su Qiao looked helplessly at Liu Rushi, whose expression was exceptionally determined.

Liu Rushi shook her head. "If I do not fulfill the agreement, only then will I ruin my reputation. Does Young Master Su truly look down on Rushi?"

A young lady had spoken to this extent; what more could Su Qiao say?

Just take her back and treat her as a guest.

"Very well, since Miss insists so much, then Miss, please walk with me."

Afterwards, Su Qiao left Yi Hong Lou with Liu Rushi and the maid carrying Liu Rushi's zither strings on her back.

Just as Liu Rushi had said, although some envied them, no one stopped them.

"Your Majesty, shall we go as well?"

Seeing Su Qiao leave with Liu Rushi from the private room, Wang Chengen hurriedly reminded Zhu Youjian.

However, Zhu Youjian had just intended to rise and leave.

A video call invitation appeared in the chat group.

The inviter was none other than Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang had just finished reviewing memorials and, out of habit, thought of Su Qiao to ask about the situation.

Since Laozu Sect had sent a video call invitation, Zhu Youjian dared not refuse.

"Laozu Sect, did you summon me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang first glanced at Zhu Youjian's commoner clothes, then looked at Zhu Youjian's surroundings.

Hmm, it looks a bit like a private room in a restaurant.

But what is with the coquettish laughter of women outside?

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression darkened.

"You have left the palace? Have you gone on an incognito inspection as well?"

Hearing the wrong tone in Laozu Sect's voice, Zhu Youjian trembled with fear.

"Laozu Sect, this subject is now at... Yi Hong Lou..."

"Where is Yi Hong Lou?"

Wanli interjected at this moment.

"Isn't Yi Hong Lou the brothel in the capital?"

Zhu Youjian shivered all over instantly.

Zhu Yuanzhang's chin beard twitched, and his eyes, like copper bells, widened.

"You brat ran to a brothel? What, are you ignoring the court? Are the Tatars about to be destroyed, weapons stored away, and horses released to the southern mountains?"

Zhu Youjian was scolded until he trembled, feeling that if not for the virtual screen separating them, Laozu Sect would have beaten him to death.

"That, Laozu Sect, this subject was simply restless in stillness. This morning Su Qing had no money and said she wanted to visit a brothel. This subject approved it and, being somewhat curious, came over to see the excitement."