Lanting - Kapitel 26
However, looking at him up close, he was unexpectedly more and more handsome. With his delicate fragrance, clear eyes, and crimson lips, he wouldn't be too bad-looking if he dressed as a girl.
Thinking of this, Cai Zhonghe suddenly felt an urge to kiss him. If he kissed him, he wondered how he would react. With that thought in mind, he acted swiftly. But he only touched him briefly before being punched away.
Kiyomi Tsuki, like a cat with its fur standing on end, said, "What are you doing! I'm not a beauty."
Cai Zhonghe laughed heartily, "Jianyue, you're so cute. I bet you've never kissed a woman before."
Qing Jian Yue suddenly realized what was happening, and angrily bared her teeth and claws, yelling, "Pretty brother, you're teasing me again! I'm going to tell the Grand Enforcer to chop you into eight pieces, mince you into mincemeat, add scallions, ginger, and garlic, wrap you up as meat buns, and feed them to the dogs! Humph, my fox won't eat you, because you stink too much! Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!"
Cai Zhonghe wasn't angry at all, and said with a smile, "Jianyue, if you chop me into eight pieces, no one will invite you to dinner. You should know that Cuiyi Garden's food and wine are the most famous. Once you've had your fill, you'll never forget it."
Kiyoshi Tsuki quickly cheered up, "Alright, since you treated me to dinner, I won't complain. I'll save it for next time." However, his joy didn't last long before he suddenly yelled, "Feiyun! Oh no! I forgot the beautiful Feiyun at the steamed bun shop. Feiyun will be angry, I'm doomed. Stop the car, stop the car!"
"Kiyomizuki, give me some peace and quiet."
"No way, what if someone kidnaps my Feiyun?"
"No one would kidnap a bad-tempered horse."
"It's not a bad horse, so don't you dare say anything bad about the beautiful Feiyun. Otherwise, I'll hit you."
"I kill you."
The carriage was filled with a thunderous roar, causing passersby to stop in surprise. What was going on? Old Zhou, the driver, and his four attendants sighed inwardly. "Let's hope everything is alright," they thought.
Chapter Thirteen: A Beauty of Unparalleled Charm
Upon arriving at Cuiyi Garden, Qing Jianyue realized he had been tricked by Cai Zhonghe. It was an extremely luxurious entertainment venue; to put it bluntly, it was a high-class brothel. Seeing Qing Jianyue's pale face, Cai Zhonghe once again harbored a mischievous urge to play a trick on him, to avenge the bruises on his face.
“There are even better places upstairs.”
"I don't have any money, so eating meat buns is the most economical option."
Cai Zhonghe grabbed his collar and pulled him back, laughing, "Trying to slip away? What are you afraid of? I promised to treat you, so I won't let you spend a single penny. Go upstairs, don't be stingy."
Two young, beautiful, and sexy women accompanied them upstairs. A faint scent of sandalwood wafted in, and they were greeted by an exquisitely carved, antique-style screen.
Seeing that Jian Yue was admiring it carefully, Cai Zhonghe introduced it, saying, "This screen made of South China Sea agarwood was made by Ren Shisan, the most famous sculptor of our time. It is a priceless treasure."
Kiyoshi Tsuki coveted the opportunity, thinking, "If I could carry it out and sell it, it would be enough for me to eat, drink, and relieve myself for the rest of my life, and I wouldn't have to be someone's servant anymore."
The young woman, whose real name was Xiang Kui, giggled and said, "Young master, you're quite the joker."
Cai Zhonghe laughed and said, "We have the most witty Jian Yue. If you talk to him, you're guaranteed to laugh until your stomachs are turned upside down."
Another young woman named Xianghe laughed and said, "Second Master is the one who is truly humorous and witty. As soon as the girls upstairs hear that Second Master is coming, they all vie to keep you company."
After passing the large screen, the magnificent sight before her eyes dazzled Qing Jianyue. Everything she saw was priceless, and she wished she could take it all and sell it. All around her head, glittering gold ingots were flying around her.
Cai Zhonghe walked around as if he were at home, exchanging pleasantries and flirting with every wealthy gentleman and young nobleman who looked like a gold ingot, and teasing every glittering pretty girl who flew by. Qing Jianyue almost fainted. Heavens! Why have even the people turned into gold ingots?
Thank goodness, they finally found a place to sit down, had a couple of sips of tea, and calmed themselves down. Qing Jianyue painstakingly kicked away all the gold ingots that were wrapped around his head, only to find Cai Zhonghe giving him a strange smile.
"Jianyue, are you satisfied with this place?" Cai Zhonghe's eyes were full of teasing.
Kiyoshi said painfully, "Handsome brother, please take me back to the castle. No matter what I see, I see it as a shiny gold ingot. If I stay any longer, I'm sure I'll go crazy and want to carry everything out to sell."
Cai Zhonghe laughed so hard that his teacup fell to the ground and burst open.
"Oh, Second Master, what's making you so happy? Tell me, let me hear it too." Two handsome teenagers accompanied a graceful and alluring noblewoman as they walked in.
Cai Zhonghe stood up and said with a smile, "Madam Wang, what a coincidence."
The noblewoman, known as Madam Wang, gracefully took her seat, reached out and took Cai Zhonghe's fair hand. Ignoring Qing Jianyue beside her, she playfully scolded, "You naughty thing! You promised to see me, but you haven't been seen for days. Are you trying to hasten my death?"
Cai Zhonghe laughed as if singing, "Please forgive me, Madam. I will definitely visit you another day. You can punish me however you wish. But I really can't get away these days."
"But is it because of that matter?" Madam Wang asked in a low, mysterious voice.
Cai Zhonghe was slightly taken aback and whispered, "Does Madam know anything?"
A graceful beauty arrived, supported by a maid, and said sweetly, "Second Master, I am late."
The two looked up and saw Cuiyu, the most popular young lady in Cuiyi Garden. Cai Zhonghe smiled and said, "Miss Cuiyu, let me introduce you to this young master, my good brother Qingjianyue."
Cuiyu curtsied and greeted him with a smile, saying, "Young Master Qing."
Kiyomi Tsuki had just put a piece of pine resin meat into her mouth, her fingers still in her mouth, and stared at her blankly.
Cai Zhonghe laughed and said, "Jianyue, isn't this lady pretty? How about letting her accompany you?"
She swallowed the piece of meat without even chewing it. Qingjian Yue smiled brightly, "Thank you, sister. I already have the little white fox. It can keep me company." She picked up the little white fox. The little white fox was very obedient and cute, curling up its limbs, wagging its tail, and grinning foolishly with its little pointed mouth.
This scene left Cuiyu completely mesmerized.
A strange light flashed in Madam Wang's eyes, and she laughed, "Oh, this young man looks unfamiliar." She moved her hand away from Cai Zhonghe's hand and towards Qing Jianyue's hand.
The little white fox's golden eyes flashed with a sharp, cold light, and it let out a shrill cry, its white teeth baring out.
Madam Wang trembled with fright, her face suddenly changed color, and she angrily cursed, "Beast!"
Kiyomi Tsuki placed the white fox on the table without expression. The little white fox arched its back, poised to pounce, its golden eyes gleaming with even more chilling killing intent.
Cai Cuhe pulled Madam Wang away from her seat, turning back to smile as they walked, "Jianyue, whatever you want to eat, please do so. I'll be right back." He led Madam Wang away and into a private room.
Madam Wang shook off his hand and angrily said, "Second Master, what do you mean?"