Chapter 151: Get the Hell Out!

Chapter 151: Get the Hell Out!

Shi Mo knelt on the ground, trembling. When the second young master had sent him with the message, he told him that he was cleverer than an inkstone, assured that Shi Mo wouldn't give anything away.

To avoid any slip-ups, he had gone over all the possible questions the madam might ask and prepared his answers, rehearsing them over and over, fearing a mistake in his nervousness.

Indeed, he hadn't misspoken, but he hadn't expected to be betrayed by the scent of perfume on him.

“Won’t you speak?” Tang Shuyi stood up, walked over to Shi Mo, and looking down at him, she said, “You are the second young master’s personal attendant. His fortunes are your fortunes; his misfortunes, yours as well. Think carefully about what benefits and what harms the second young master.”

Despite the early spring chill, sweat had begun to bead on Shi Mo’s forehead. After a while, he stammered, “The second young master… He’s with the second young master of the Qi family and the fifth young master Yan… right now… at the Chunxiang Building.”

At the mention of Chunxiang Building, Tang Shuyi’s hands trembled with anger. Chunxiang Building was the largest and most luxurious brothel in the capital.

Taking a deep breath, her voice remained surprisingly calm as she instructed Cuiyu and Cuiyun, “Bring me a hooded cloak and prepare the carriage.”

After a pause, she added, “Go to the Qi and Nanling mansions, inform Lord Qi and the Marquis of Nanling that Qi Er and Yan Wu are at the Chunxiang Building.”

Cuiyun and Cuizhu immediately set out to carry out the orders. Tang Shuyi glanced at the still-kneeling Shimu and asked, "When did the young master enter?"

"Just over a quarter of an hour ago," Shimu replied.

As soon as he entered Chunxianglou, Xiao Yuming had him send a message, a false one at that.

It probably hasn't started yet, Tang Shuyi thought. Cuiyun came with a dark green hooded cloak. Tang Shuyi let her help put it on, then turned to Xiao Yuzhu and said, "You go ahead and eat. After your meal, go to the study to read."

Xiao Yuzhu nodded quickly. Seeing her obedience brought some comfort to Tang Shuyi, but thinking of that son of hers who can’t go three days without trouble made her blood rush to her head.

Casting another glance at Shimu still kneeling on the ground, she commanded, "Lead the way."

Shimu hurriedly scrambled up and carefully led the way out, with Tang Shuyi following closely behind with Cuizhu and Cuiyun. They boarded the carriage and in less than a quarter of an hour, they arrived and stopped at the back door of Chunxianglou.

Cuiyun and Cuiyun helped Tang Shuyi out of the carriage, and Shimu quickly knocked on the door. After about a dozen knocks, a burly man in his twenties opened it.

His eyes first fell on Shimu standing at the door. Although he had never seen him, the man could tell from his attire that he was a servant to a noble young master. The irritation on his face instantly gave way to a smile, "What brings you here, young sir?"

Shimu glanced back at Tang Shuyi and said, "I'm looking for my master. Please step aside."

It was then that the strong man noticed the figure shrouded in a cloak behind Shimu. Even though she was wrapped tightly, he could tell it was a woman.

"This... we have rules here, we cannot allow..."

"From the House of Marquis Yongning," Tang Shuyi cut him off, stepping inside. Shimu quickly pushed the burly man aside and led the way for Tang Shuyi. Although he hadn’t been here before, he had a good memory and knew which room Xiao Yuming had entered.

Upon hearing it was someone from the House of Marquis Yongning, the strong man didn’t dare obstruct and hurried off to inform the madam. He was aware that the young masters from the House of Marquis Yongning, along with guests from Qi and Nanling, were visiting today.

He and several others were discussing how they had only heard of the infamous trio in the capital but had never seen them in person. Today they finally got the chance, thinking they might become regulars here. Little did they expect that no sooner had the guests arrived than someone from their household came to fetch them.

Meanwhile, Tang Shuyi followed Shimu upstairs, arriving at a room along the corridor. Shimu whispered to Tang Shuyi, "Madam, the young master is inside here."

Tang Shuyi hummed in response. Just then, Qi Liangsheng and Lord Nanling arrived. Seeing Tang Shuyi cloaked and wrapped tightly, both men were startled, having not expected Tang Shuyi to come in person to fetch her son.

When Tang Shuyi saw them, she nodded and was about to speak when the sound of women’s laughter came from inside the room. Feeling a rush of blood to her head, she didn’t think twice. She stepped forward, kicked the tightly shut door, and with a bang, it flew open.

Tang Shuyi didn’t enter but stood at the doorway and roared inside, “Xiao Yuming, get the hell out here!”

Lord Nanling, standing not too far away, reaffirmed his belief that the Lady of Marquis Yongning was indeed extraordinary. Qi Liangsheng felt as if Tang Shuyi’s kick had landed on his chest, making his heart race uncontrollably.

Inside, Xiao Yuming, who was already irritable, was startled by Tang Shuyi’s roar. He pushed away the woman who was moving towards him and strode outside. At the doorway, seeing it was indeed his mother, his heart trembled with fear, "Mother... I..."

He was at a loss for words.

Tang Shuyi glanced at him and saw that his clothes were in order. She breathed a sigh of relief, gave him a deep look, then turned and walked away. She nodded to Qi Liangsheng and Nanling Bo as she passed them, a silent greeting, before continuing on her way out.

Xiao Yuming hurriedly jogged to catch up.

After she left, Qi Liangsheng and Nanling Bo kicked open the doors in front of them, dragging out Qi Er and Yan Wu, both of whom, fortunately, were also fully clothed.

Tang Shuyi descended the back staircase and was greeted by a flamboyantly dressed woman in her thirties, smiling broadly by the stairs. Upon seeing Tang Shuyi, she hastily bowed and said with a smile, “My respects to the madam.”

This was the madam of Chunxiang Tower.

Tang Shuyi halted her steps and looked at her silently. The madam's heart grew more anxious under her silent gaze. It was then that Tang Shuyi spoke, “If you ever entertain Xiao Yuming again, I will have Chunxiang Tower torn down.”

Her voice was not loud, nor did it carry any anger, but the madam still felt a shiver down her spine. She had no doubt that the lady of the marquis would keep her word.

“Certainly, I will remember the madam’s words,” the madam quickly replied.

At this moment, Nanling Bo came over, dragging Yan Wu by the collar, followed by a frosty Qi Liangsheng and a downcast, quail-like Qi Er.

“The same goes for Yan Zimo. If you dare entertain him again, I will smash your Chunxiang Tower,” declared Nanling Bo.

The madam hurriedly assured that they would definitely not entertain Yan Wu again. Then she heard Qi Liangsheng say, “No matter who is backing you, don't even think about being duplicitous.”

To run such a large brothel in the capital, the person backing it was definitely not simple.

The madam quickly responded, “Yes, yes, yes, Lord Qi, rest assured. These three young masters will absolutely not be entertained by Chunxiang Tower in the future.”

She truly didn't dare! At first, she thought they were three gods of wealth, but who knew they were actually harbingers of disaster!

Over there, Xiao Yuming, Qi Er, and Yan Wu stood in a row with their heads bowed.