Rumble…
Thunder boomed, and rain poured down in sheets.
The streets were deserted, with only a few stray dogs hiding under the eaves to escape the rain.
The maid held an umbrella, and Lin Xianhong carried her medicine box.
She looked up at the magnificent Heaven on Earth.
Thinking about it, this was her first time here.
She had always looked down on courtesans.
She thought they were all fallen women of the world.
After Ning Que took over the brothel, her aversion grew even stronger.
She felt that Ning Que was dirty and shameless.
A dignified heir, yet he spent his days in places of pleasure.
When he returned to the manor, he still carried the scent of rouge and powder, which was nauseating.
Of course, Ning Que had also made excuses.
He even found excuses for those prostitutes.
He said they were all unfortunate people.
He went to the brothel to help them.
Heh heh, keep spinning tales!
Lin Xianhong simply wouldn't listen.
She didn't know about others.
But someone like Ning Que absolutely couldn't be like that!
Greedy for money, lustful, and eager for quick success.
He would stop at nothing to achieve his goals!
Would such a person help courtesans?
Heh, it was just an excuse.
Did he think she was a three-year-old girl who understood nothing?
If Ning Que had just been honest, she might have let it go.
What she loathed was Ning Que's hypocrisy.
One thing on the surface, another behind his back.
Outwardly, he was more righteous than anyone.
But in reality, he was a shameless villain.
“Miss, do you really want to go in?”
“This isn't a good place.”
The maid held the umbrella, standing beside her and saying, “I also heard that your patient this time is Hu Feng, the leader of Black Tiger Gate.
This man is naturally cruel and has intricate ties with King Chu.
He runs the salt trade and is a well-known salt merchant in Hedong Commandery.
His reputation is very bad…”
At this moment, the maid was trembling.
She had also heard about Hu Feng’s deeds.
He usually stayed in Chang'an.
Relying on King Chu's backing, he acted arrogantly and domineeringly.
Most importantly, this guy was a lecherous demon!
The key was his extremely cruel methods!
She heard that many maids were often played to death by him!
It was just that his status was there, and no one cared.
“It's fine.”
“I'm just going to treat him.”
“You wait here, no need to go in.”
“Okay.”
The maid nodded obediently.
Lin Xianhong let out a long breath and walked inside.
Inside, it was splendid and magnificent, like a heavenly palace.
The redwood pillars required several people to encircle, with carved beams and painted rafters.
The doors and windows were all painted with beautiful women, very exquisite.
Inside, many guests were already seated, and there were many exquisite dishes and wine on the tables.
Maids wearing veiled masks occasionally came forward to serve.
At the very center was a wooden stage, where some played the zither and se, others played the sheng and zhu.
The C-position on the stage was occupied by the Heaven on Earth’s courtesan, though she wore a faintly visible purple veil.
Barefoot, she danced gracefully on the stage.
Her dance moves were extremely seductive and charming, especially with the sheer long dress that was faintly visible, making people's blood surge.
Guests would occasionally exclaim, simultaneously throwing flowers onto the stage.
This was also a rule of Heaven on Earth.
The flowers were sold by Heaven on Earth.
One flower was worth thirty coins.
When the dancer performed, guests could throw flowers to show support.
The person who supported the most would have the right to privately interact with the dancer.
If they got along well, spending the night together was not an issue.
If the dancer performed well and received enough flowers, she could also get a considerable commission.
Take Peony, for example; she was currently Heaven on Earth's top performer, and every time she danced, countless guests supported her.
Her specialty was the Rattling Clog Dance, which, combined with the silver bells hanging around her fair ankles, was even more alluring.
Therefore, Peony usually received a commission of a hundred taels of silver.
Once, with the support of the top patron, she received over a thousand taels of silver!
Lin Xianhong's cheeks flushed red.
She secretly spat.
What a shameless hussy!
“May I ask, Miss, why have you come to our establishment?”
“I was invited to treat someone.”
Lin Xianhong glanced at the maid, unconsciously revealing her arrogance, and said indifferently, “It's your esteemed guest, named Hu Feng.”
“Alright, I'll go ask.”
The maid showed a professional smile.
It really was hard to reason with someone bent on self-destruction.
She turned around, a cold sneer on her face.
Hu Feng was not a good person.
Who would believe that someone came here to see a doctor?
However, Lin Xianhong was, after all, the former wife of the prince.
After thinking for a moment, she decided to inform Qing-furen first.
Only after learning that the prince would not intervene did she descend the stairs.
“Miss Lin, please.”
“Mm.”
Lin Xianhong nodded and followed behind.
She could still faintly hear strange sounds coming from inside the room.
Pah, shameless hussies!
“This is it.”
“Miss Lin, please.”
“Mm.”
Lin Xianhong remained aloof.
She calmly walked into the room.
The maid merely sneered at this.
Truly, some people are foolish and don't realize it.
Just think about it.
What decent person would choose a brothel for a medical consultation?
Hu Feng was even more notorious in Chang'an City.
Treating Hu Feng?
Lin Xianhong thought she was a physician.
Little did she know, she was actually the antidote!
The maid turned away indifferently.
In her opinion, someone like Lin Xianhong didn't deserve sympathy.
She had been blind in the past, constantly despising the prince.
Now, at her wits' end and being used by others, it was her just deserts!
She originally had many paths she could have taken.
She herself had narrowed her own path!
…
Sandalwood incense burned in the room.
There was also a curtain separating the space.
Lin Xianhong seemed a little constrained, and she raised her hand and said, “Gate Master Hu, I’ve come to treat you.
Rest assured, no one knows about this matter.”
“Haha, good!”
“Then thank you very much, Physician Lin!”
Hu Feng emerged from behind the curtain, a smile on his face.
He was extremely rugged in appearance, with a scar on his face.
His eyes greedily scrutinized Lin Xianhong, and he secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
In truth, he didn't lack women.
He was very rich and held a high position.
But he particularly liked noble young ladies who were overly proud.
The more arrogant they were, the more he liked them.
Tormenting and destroying them gave him a unique kind of pleasure.
Although Lin Xianhong was not a virgin, she was famously arrogant.
Thinking of pressing her beneath him, Hu Feng felt an immense anticipation.
“Physician Lin, have a drink first.”
“There's no rush for the medical consultation.”
“I'm not good at drinking.”
“What, Physician Lin isn't giving me face?”
Hu Feng frowned, slightly displeased, and said, “Physician Lin, drink first, then we can take our time with the examination.
If you cure me, I can even introduce patients to Physician Lin; my friends are all very generous.
Or is Physician Lin looking down on me?”
“No, no, no…”
Lin Xianhong frowned.
She picked up the wine cup and sniffed it carefully.
She confirmed there was no drug in it.
Thinking of Gu Yuan’s assurance and promise to her.
Lin Xianhong let out a long breath.
She picked up the wine cup and drained it in one gulp!
“Haha, good!”
Hu Feng swallowed, clapped his hands, and said, “Physician Lin is truly a heroine among men.”
“Let's take your pulse first.”
“Alright.”
Lin Xianhong let out a long breath.
She only felt her cheeks burning.
She raised her hand to take his pulse, but unexpectedly, Hu Feng grabbed her hand.
His rough, large hand pressed down on her, making it impossible for her to pull away.
“You… you…”
“My little beauty, do you still not understand?”
“You are my best medicine!”
“Hahahaha!”
Hu Feng lunged forward suddenly.
Lin Xianhong's pupils constricted, and just as she was about to rush out the door, she found that she had no strength at all…