Chapter 72 Ye Xuan Investigates a Case
Chapter 72 Ye Xuan Investigates a Case

Qiu Yan glanced at Ye Xuan charmingly and said delicately, "Then how are you going to thank me?"

As she spoke, her eyes moved back and forth between Ye Xuan's crotch and the screen area in the corner.

Ye Xuan suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He didn't want anything to happen between him and a professional happiness ambassador in an age without any safety measures. Who knew how many men the woman in front of him had served in her life?

He, Ye Xuan, is not a sex-hungry ghost.

Suddenly, Ye Xuan had an idea and thought, "Could it be that the adults also do their work here? There are so many people coming and going here?"

Qiuyan covered her mouth and chuckled when she heard that. "How is that possible? That place is just a place for small merchants who have never seen the world..." At this point, Qiuyan glanced at Ye Xuan embarrassedly and changed her words: "Powerful merchants and officials like you are all doing business in the cabin downstairs."

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan suddenly understood, and thought to himself that it was no wonder that he had not seen any decent people after sitting there for so long, it turned out that the real big shots were all having fun in their own private rooms.

Ye Xuan rolled his eyes and said, "Although I am a businessman, I am embarrassed to do this in public... Hehe, how about Qiuyan, you help me get a private room and take me to meet the governor Pang?"

As he spoke, a few more pearls slid down Qiuyan's exposed curves and into his bottomless arms.

Qiuyan reached out to take out the pearl and gave Ye Xuan a reproachful look.

"It's not that it's impossible, but I heard that the second-floor cabin has its own rules. It's not only for the gentlemen to have fun, but the real business is also done on the second floor."

At this point, Qiuyan said in a mysterious voice, "No matter how big your business is, you have to pay 10% of the fee to the shipowner. Of course, it's not for free!"

"The ship's shopkeeper will be a witness for both parties. If one party accepts the benefits but does not do the job, or does the job but does not return the benefits, the boss will naturally go after that person. It's the fairest thing! That's why everyone likes to do business on this ship."

Ye Xuan understood immediately. He was originally wondering why the ship owner would risk his life just to earn a small amount of money for prostitution. It turned out that the real big money was waiting here.

Isn’t this equivalent to the notary office in later generations?
It seems that a saying in later generations is indeed correct, that the ancients were just backward, not stupid. In fact, our ancestors played more extravagantly than anyone else!

It seems that these pearls were not wasted. Originally, he just wanted Qiuyan to take the three of them to get a room, but he didn't expect to get important information.

After exchanging a glance with Wang Feihu and the other two, Ye Xuan smiled and said, "Don't worry about this. I, Ye Xuan, am not someone who doesn't know the rules."

Qiuyan laughed when she heard this, and walked towards the second-floor cabin with the three of them.

They passed several checkpoints on the way. If Qiuyan hadn't led them all the way, Ye Xuan and the other two would never have been able to get in even with the stealth skills of the Jinyiwei without using force.

After entering the second-floor cabin, the noisy sounds from the first floor were immediately isolated, and only faint sounds of stringed instruments and teasing coming from the rooms on both sides could be heard, making the cabin seem much more elegant and quiet.

After walking for a while, Qiuyan brought the three people to an empty private room.

After settling the three people, Qiu Yan said, "The adults in this private room can't just meet anyone they want. They have to be notified in advance. If they are willing to see you, they will naturally send someone to pass on the message."

"Are you sure you want to see Magistrate Pang?"

Seeing Ye Xuan nod, Qiu Yan said, "Then I will go and report it right away. As for whether to meet him or not, it depends on the opinion of Governor Pang."

Ye Xuan frowned when he heard this. He didn't expect that these corrupt officials had so many rules. They were on a flower boat and openly engaged in corruption while putting on airs.

However, Ye Xuan had to see this one. After a little thought, he took out a small brocade box from his arms and said, "Show this to Governor Pang and tell him that I have a lot of such high-quality goods here and can sell them to him at a low price."

Qiuyan opened the brocade box and saw a shining night pearl inside. She was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth. Ye Xuan was not surprised by Qiuyan's reaction. This was a treasure that was copied from the home of Yang Xian, the left prime minister of the Secretariat, and was deposited in the Jinyiwei Yamen waiting to be handed over to the national treasury.

"Oh, sir, this business is quite big!" Qiuyan covered her mouth and looked at Ye Xuan with more eagerness.

If it weren't for Wang Feihu and the other two, Qiuyan would have forced herself on Ye Xuan and tied herself tightly to this wealthy man.

Ye Xuan waved his hand, "Go quickly, you will definitely get some benefits after the matter is done!"

Qiuyan responded excitedly and went out in a hurry.

As soon as Qiuyan left, Ye Xuan said to Wang Feihu and the others, "I'm going to go see that Magistrate Pang later. You two should find out who is in the private room on the second floor and record it all for me!"

Wang Feihu and the other man immediately clasped their fists and accepted the order with full confidence. If they had not come in before, they might have been a little embarrassed by the previous checkpoints.

But now that they were in, with the skills of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, it would be easy to find out who was in each private room.

Not long after, Qiuyan came back with a happy face and hugged Ye Xuan's arm to take credit.

"Sir, let's go quickly. Magistrate Pang's eyes almost popped out when he saw your night-shining pearl!"

Ye Xuan immediately stood up and was about to follow.

But Qiuyan saw that Wang Feihu and the other man were motionless, and asked in surprise: "Why aren't the two family members of the master going?"

Ye Xuan laughed and said, "I am ignorant of etiquette and I am afraid of offending Governor Pang. I'd better stay here."

Qiuyan nodded complacently and said nothing more.

After all, she had seen many officials and businessmen coming here. Sometimes the topics they talked about were not allowed to be discussed openly. Not to mention the servants, even prostitutes like them had to put on their clothes and leave immediately.

After a while, the two of them arrived at a private room not far away. Before they entered, they heard the faint sound of stringed instruments.

As Qiuyan knocked on the door, a voice came from inside, "Come in!"

Pushing the door open, I saw several singing girls dancing to the accompaniment of musicians.

However, at the top was a sixty-year-old man wearing only a white robe, with two graceful women lying beside him. He was holding a huge night-shining pearl and marveling at it.

It was exactly the one that belonged to Ye Xuan.

"Prefect Pang, this is Mr. Ye Xuan."

Pang Zhenkun's joy instantly subsided, and he said calmly, "Did you offer this night-shining pearl?"

Ye Xuan frowned when he heard that. Pang Zhenkun used the word "offering" in his words. Does that mean... he is not going to return it?

However, Ye Xuan still smiled slightly and said, "It is my Night Pearl. I wonder if Governor Pang likes it?"

(End of this chapter)