From the Chen residence, Su Yunmo first went to the storeroom, then to Liannan Hall.
Su Siqi was playing chess by himself.
Su Yunmo pushed open the door and called out sweetly, "Second Brother~ Momo misses you~"
Su Siqi's eyelids twitched, and he almost overturned the chessboard.
He stared vigilantly at the little ball of mochi entering the room, his resolve firm: "No matter what it is, I won't help. Go find your third brother!"
"Second Brother, don't refuse so quickly. Momo's request this time is very simple. Momo wants to go to Wanyue Pavilion," Su Yunmo said, tugging at his hand and acting cute.
Su Siqi wanted to grab her by the collar and throw her out.
Wanyue Pavilion, that was a brothel!
"Before I throw you to Eldest Brother to learn the etiquette of a young lady, hurry up and leave!"
Su Yunmo let out a long "Ai": "Since Second Brother doesn't want to take me, I'll just have to find Third Brother."
She took out five banknotes from her sleeve and dangled them in front of Su Siqi.
Each banknote was for a hundred, totaling five hundred.
Su Siqi quickly snatched the banknotes from her hand, folded them, and put them away: "Your third brother is brainless. If he took you, you'd probably be caught before you even reached the entrance. It's better if Second Brother takes you."
Five hundred. If he didn't look for a woman, but just went in for a stroll and ate something, there would be plenty left over.
Su Yunmo curved her lips: "Momo knew Second Brother would agree."
For thirty taels of silver, he dared to cause trouble at the Marquis's mansion. What kind of integrity could he have?
The carriage was still parked at the entrance, unmoved.
The two got into the carriage and headed for Wanyue Pavilion.
Wanyue Pavilion was the largest brothel in the capital, with many courtesans.
If one were to invite a specific lady for drinks and songs, even without an overnight stay, it would cost at least a hundred taels of silver.
And Wang Dong, the rare talent that Wang Chun said Prince Lian favored, frequented this place.
Su Siqi led Su Yunmo into Wanyue Pavilion: "Little one, why did you suddenly think of coming here?"
"I heard there are many pretty sisters here, and Momo wants to see them," Su Yunmo said, her gaze sweeping around.
Ziyuan had checked and confirmed that Wang Dong was usually here at this time.
"My lord, please calm your anger. Everyone in the capital knows that our Miss Muxi does not entertain guests. Please don't make things difficult for us."
"Don't think I don't know. Saying you don't entertain guests is just because you think the money is too little. Let me tell you, my future is bright, and I will soon become a third-rank official. It's your lady's fortune to be favored by me!"
There was a commotion on the stairs.
Su Yunmo looked up and saw Wang Dong about to force his way into a room on the second floor.
He shoved the madam aside and was about to kick the door: "Anyone who dares to stop me again, I'll kill them!"
The door opened, and a woman came out.
She was not old, just reaching her coming-of-age ceremony.
She wore a jade-green silk blouse and a pink pleated skirt. Her shoulders seemed to be carved, her waist slender as if drawn. Her features were delicate and alluring. Although she still had a trace of childishness, she exuded a natural charm.
She parted her thin lips, and her words carried a hint of allure: "Lord Wang, it's rare for you to visit today. On such a happy occasion, wouldn't drawing swords and guns ruin the mood?"
This sentence attracted everyone's attention.
People on the upper and lower floors all craned their necks, and the atmosphere in the room immediately became boisterous.
"It's Miss Muxi! Miss Muxi is out!"
The men were all excited, pushing forward.
"Miss Muxi rarely shows herself. If we're lucky enough to hear her play a tune, it would be worth dying for!"
Su Yunmo raised her eyebrows, thinking that this Miss Muxi was indeed remarkable.
"Stop watching the excitement. Let's pick a place and order food," Su Siqi said, pulling Su Yunmo.
Su Yunmo pointed to the second floor and said in a childlike voice, "Second Brother, Second Brother, that sister is so beautiful. Momo wants to play with her."
Su Siqi: "No!"
Playing with this lady would not only cost more than five hundred taels, but he would also have to pay extra.
Upstairs, Wang Dong bowed in a feigned manner: "It seems I have startled the lady. I have admired you for a long time and wish to invite you to my residence. You wouldn't refuse, would you?"
Mu Xi's gaze swept over his hand that was about to reach out, her eyes darkening slightly.
But before she could speak, the men exploded, each telling Wang Dong to stay away from Mu Xi.
Wang Dong's attendants shouted and drove them away, but the crowd dared not speak out.
Su Yunmo broke free from Su Siqi's hand and ran upstairs: "Momo doesn't like Second Brother anymore. Momo wants to find the sister herself."
Su Siqi watched her weave through the crowd, his teeth itching: "Little brat, come back!"
Su Yunmo quickly ran upstairs, pushed Wang Dong aside, and hugged Mu Xi's legs: "Sister, sister, Momo also wants to hear you sing."
Mu Xi was startled and looked down at the little person who had suddenly burst in with surprise.
"Who are you, you little brat? Get lost." Wang Dong stumbled back after being bumped, then strode forward and reached out to grab Su Yunmo.
Su Yunmo's slender wrist was grabbed, and she cried out with a sob: "It hurts so much, Momo's wrist hurts so much, Second Brother, Second Brother..."
The floor of the entire second floor suddenly vibrated.
Ya Nu descended from the sky, grabbed Wang Dong by the shoulder, and threw him away.
Su Siqi rushed up from downstairs, pulled Su Yunmo into his arms, and slapped her on the backside: "May it hurt you to death, you little rascal always running around!"
Despite his words, Su Siqi quickly pulled up her sleeve. Upon seeing a bruise on her wrist, his face took on a sinister expression.
He looked up at Wang Dong and said word by word: "Ya Nu, break his wrist and throw him down the stairs!"
Before Wang Dong could get up, he was grabbed by Ya Nu. With a forceful twist, Wang Dong let out a scream, followed by the sound of bones shattering.
Ya Nu held him aloft with both hands and threw him down from the second floor.
The crowd on the first floor quickly scattered.
Wang Dong fell heavily to the ground, crying out in pain.
Seeing that trouble was brewing, the madam quickly sent someone to report to the authorities and then went downstairs to check on Wang Dong's injuries.
Wang Dong was helped up, and his good hand grabbed the madam's collar: "What kind of business are you running here? It's one thing that the ladies don't entertain guests, but you even let such brats in. Believe it or not, I'll bring people to smash this broken place of yours!"
The madam cried out "Ai," and clapped her knees with her hands holding a handkerchief.
"My lord, what are you saying? Since we're in this business, how can we drive customers away? You are all distinguished guests, and we naturally cannot afford to offend you. Miss Muxi is indisposed today, perhaps you could come another day?"
"Bullshit!" Wang Dong gritted his teeth and ordered his subordinates to smash things: "Tie up these two little brats!"
The men behind him rushed towards the second floor.
Ya Nu stood in front of the two, as tall as a majestic peak.
"Stop!" Zuo Chenming, the Prefect of Jingzhao, entered with his men from outside.
Upon entering, he immediately saw the two children upstairs: "Aren't you the young master and lady of the General's mansion? Why are you here?"
What was going on during this period? Why did he keep running into the children of the General's mansion?
Mu Xi glanced at Su Yunmo, her expression suddenly enlightened.
So it was her. No wonder she dared to disrupt Wang Dong's affairs.
Wang Dong struggled to stand up, holding his waist with one hand: "Lord Zuo, you've arrived just in time. These two brats are causing trouble here. Hurry and arrest them!"