CHAPTER 251: CHAPTER 251: GETTING A PILLOW WHEN FEELING SLEEPY!

"Someone is watching our estate?"

Long Yue’s pupils narrowed slightly, his exquisite face covered with a layer of frost. Who dared to be so bold as to spy on them?

"Tell me specifically!"

"Madam, a few days ago, I saw someone skulking around the edge of the estate. I didn’t know what he was looking for, so out of curiosity, I followed him. I found he was just wandering around the edge of the estate. I thought he was looking at the medicinal herbs, so I went up to him and tried to strike up a conversation, asking if he wanted to buy any herbs. But he seemed evasive, and I felt something was off with him."

Long Yue nodded, "Your observation is very meticulous. This information is also important. Not bad! I will reward you later! By the way, is that person still around?"

Daring to keep an eye on them, Long Yue wanted to see who this person was. Who could be so audacious?

The steward thought for a moment and said, "I’m not sure, but I can take you to look."

"Good, try to avoid being seen by him."

"I understand."

With the steward leading the way, Long Yue made a round trip near the edge of the field, and sure enough, after less than half an hour, he saw a suspicious figure ahead.

Coincidentally, Long Yue recognized the person. It was none other than the fat steward who was here before.

"This person was driven out of the estate by me before and must be resentful. It is within reason for him to take some retaliatory actions. But as he is constantly searching in this area, he must have another purpose."

"Madam, what shall we do next?"

"Just keep watching him, see what he intends to do, and remember, be secretive. Don’t let him find out!"

"Understood, Madam! Rest assured, I will keep a close eye on him!"

Long Yue interlaced her fingers, rubbing them hard. Just when she was feeling sleepy, someone delivered a pillow. She and the Prime Minister were lacking a pretense to stir up trouble, and this person just walked right into it, too delightful!

No, she had to relay this good news to the Prime Minister.

"You, find someone and have the master come over!"

The master, naturally, referred to Li Qingmu.

This fellow was messing around in the brothel, so why not let him come here? Isn’t it better to have something to do?

Long Yue rested at the estate, quietly waiting for Li Qingmu’s arrival.

...

Tianxiang Pavilion.

Li Qingmu arrived with Cao Xiao and Qi Jingyu.

"Uncle Mu, I... I’m coming to a place like this for the first time, I feel a little scared..."

Qi Jingyu’s eyes swirled cunningly, looking left and right at the clusters of beauties around, sniffing the rich fragrance in the air. Initially, he found it amusing, but suddenly got scared and grabbed Li Qingmu’s arm tightly.

"You weren’t like this before! Raise your head, and you won’t be scared!"

Li Qingmu could tell that the little imp was faking it, so he chuckled softly and teased him.

Why did this little one always like to look at people with his head held high, as if looking down on them?

Qi Jingyu, frustrated, pouted, "I really am scared. I’m still a newbie..."

Li Qingmu’s face darkened, "No one’s asking you to lose your virginity!"

What was this little thing thinking about?

As for Cao Xiao, unlike Qi Jingyu’s panic, he remained calm. In fact, when he was in Xinan, he had secretly come to such places with some good friends before. He wasn’t a regular patron but certainly not a first-timer.

"Oh my, three young masters, are you new here? Oh my, such handsome young masters, and this... this young boy is so tender, are you here to gain some experience?"

An elegant Madam swayed over, twirling an embroidered handkerchief in her hand, trying desperately to appear overwhelmingly charming.

The Madam, upon seeing the handsome young men, was also enamored. Her gaze at Li Qingmu and Cao Xiao was anything but ordinary.

"Ladies, come and welcome the distinguished guests!"

Although the clothes Li Qingmu and Cao Xiao wore were not very fancy, there was no denying it. Good looks inherently drew favor.

Li Qingmu, smelling the mixed fragrances inside, felt a bit dizzy. He wanted to escape this unpleasant environment as soon as possible, so he said coldly, "I want an upper room and two girls who can sing and dance."

He couldn’t have An Xiang appear directly to avoid unnecessary trouble.

The Madam noticed that all three young masters appeared disinterested, realizing they were probably here to feign refinement rather than genuinely seeking pleasure, so she ordered someone to arrange an upper room for them.

Later, some girls arrived but were dismissed for not being attractive or good at performing, until finally, Miss An Xiang was called.

An Xiang, upon seeing the Princely Heir Qi Jingyu, was initially surprised, taking a while to regain her composure.

Her expression returned to normal as she danced for them, then quietly served at their side, not daring to cross the line.

"From this window, you can see the entirety of Tianxiang Pavilion."

Li Qingmu opened a window and leaned to look down.

"You coming here, surely it’s not just for troublemaking, is it?"

As expected of a Princely Heir, Qi Jingyu was too clever, seeing through Li Qingmu’s antics in no time. Only Cao Xiao, unperturbed, was eating and drinking, occasionally having An Xiang perform another dance.

"Brothels and taverns are the places with the most mixed and chaotic crowds. Similarly, they are also the easiest places to gather information. Recently, we’ve been hanging around here for a few days, and later we’ll go to the taverns. By the way, I heard about a Fan Building, which is the top tavern in the Shengjing City, and the dishes are very sumptuous. Someday... Well, little brother-in-law, will you treat us?"

Li Qingmu slyly passed off the bill to Cao Xiao.

Cao Xiao, caught up in his meal, recalled how his father, Cao Yin, before leaving, strictly warned against going out alone to avoid causing trouble for the Cao Family. A youth, meticulously disciplined by his father since childhood, dared not defy his father’s commands.

Critically, he also dared not because those private soldiers were there to watch over him.

But it was different with Li Qingmu around. As long as he was with Li Qingmu, they wouldn’t stop him.

Therefore, Cao Xiao, wanting to venture out happily, had to follow Li Qingmu. And since he wanted to go to the tavern to drink, there was no doubt about it.

This suited Cao Xiao perfectly, so he immediately patted his chest and promised, "Leave it to me!"

With Cao Xiao’s assurance, Li Qingmu felt the remaining matters would be easier to handle.

He stood in front of the railing, observing for a while, noting everyone entering and leaving.

"Master, come, hurry up~"

Several women with overly adorned faces waved handkerchiefs, calling out to some guests outside.

Suddenly, two burly men with full beards appeared outside, looking very imposing. As soon as they entered, they urged the Madam to swiftly bring them some beautiful girls to enjoy.

"Hurry up, move briskly. I have plenty of money!"

The bearded man took out two silver ingots from his purse and slapped them onto the table, exuding a commanding presence.

"Girls, quickly attend to the guests!"

The Madam called out, and two sturdily built women came down and ushered the two burly men inside.

"Yu, come over here!"

Seeing this, Li Qingmu called out to Qi Jingyu.

Qi Jingyu stepped forward with a curious expression, "Uncle Mu, what do you want to tell me?"

"Look at those two burly men; they seem to be outsiders."

Li Qingmu pointed towards the two bearded men who were holding women.