After transmigrating into the body of a widow, I became the richest man in the capital.

Chapter 339 The Hundred Flowers Banquet: A Journey to the West

Su Xiaoxiao was speechless after hearing this.

What else could she say? Since the emperor had summoned her and even begged her, it seemed really inappropriate for her not to go.

However, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly had a bright idea. "Go back and tell the emperor that Pei Yuan and I only had a wedding ceremony. He didn't marry me with a grand procession, and I haven't even been included in the family genealogy yet. In name, I'm not a general's wife. I'm just an ordinary village woman and I'm not qualified to participate in the Hundred Flowers Banquet held in the palace."

"what?"

Liu Gonggong was truly caught off guard. He hadn't expected Su Xiaoxiao to say such a thing, and for a moment he was speechless.

"Mr. Su, if you do this, I won't be able to explain it when I get back..."

Su Xiaoxiao smiled, "That's Eunuch Liu's business. I'm afraid I can't help you with that."

As Su Xiaoxiao spoke, she gestured with her hand to indicate that the guests should leave. Liu Gonggong had no choice but to leave with his men, feeling rather dejected.

Liu Qiaomei was terrified. "How dare you disobey the imperial edict? Sister Xiaoxiao, this is an imperial edict..."

Su Xiaoxiao knew perfectly well that the imperial edict sent to her by the emperor was just a joke and she didn't need to pay any attention to it.

After Eunuch Liu left, Su Xiaoxiao calmed down and realized that she had done something wrong.

After much thought, she decided to go find Miss Jiu'er and ask her to give her a crash course in playing the zither and the flute in the next few days.

These are all the skills that Jiu'er is best at, but in the past, Qian Musheng always accompanied her there, and he was always dressed as a man. This time, Su Xiaoxiao is going to the Red Mansion in town to find Jiu'er, and she is still a little unaccustomed to it.

Seeing Liu Qiaomei beside her, Su Xiaoxiao grinned mischievously and leaned closer to her, "How about I take you to a place you've never been before today?"

Liu Qiaomei was very surprised. When she learned that Su Xiaoxiao was going to take her to the Yihonglou brothel in town, she was even more astonished and her eyes widened.

"what?"

"Sister Xiaoxiao, that's a famous red-light district in our town."

"If you go in, won't a lot of people criticize you?"

After all, Su Xiaoxiao is no longer the same person she used to be; her status is quite extraordinary, and everyone is watching closely.

Su Xiaoxiao didn't care at all, "Have you ever been to the Red Mansion?"

"Honestly, I've never been there..."

At this moment, Liu Qiaomei's face was as red as a boiled shrimp. She had never been to such a place before, and besides, she was still an unmarried young woman.

"That's perfect. You've never been before, so I'll take you to broaden your horizons. We mainly need to go in and see someone..."

"So, Xiaoxiao, you have acquaintances at the brothel?"

Liu Qiaomei found it even more unbelievable.

"Sigh, let's go!"

Su Xiaoxiao took the somewhat bewildered Liu Qiaomei to a clothing store in town, where they selected two sets of men's clothing.

Both outfits are very elegant and luxurious. Wearing these two men's suits, one would definitely look like a young master from a wealthy family.

After Liu Qiaomei put it on, she transformed into a noble young man. Although she was a little petite, there were men like that in ancient times.

However, she was indeed very beautiful. Su Xiaoxiao thought she was so beautiful that she looked a little effeminate, so she said to Liu Qiaomei, "How about I stick a mustache on you later?"

"This……"

Terrified, Liu Qiaomei really didn't expect Su Xiaoxiao to have so many tricks up her sleeve. In order to cooperate and obey, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"Yes, Sister Xiaoxiao." But to be honest, Liu Qiaomei had never been to a brothel before, and she was somewhat curious about such a place of pleasure.

Looking at Su Xiaoxiao dressed in men's clothing, she looked incredibly dashing. She had also put on makeup, and with a folding fan in her hand, she was the epitome of a noble young master.

Liu Qiaomei was stunned; he was so handsome and good-looking.

The two men, dressed in military uniforms, arrived at the entrance of Yihonglou.

Before I even reached the door, I could smell a very tacky scent of rouge and face powder.

Liu Qiaomei was almost suffocated by the stench. "Oh, gentlemen, please come in!"

Although I was too embarrassed to look up, I could tell from her tacky attire and inappropriate age and style that this woman was probably the madam of the brothel, Yihonglou.

Seeing that Su Xiaoxiao and Liu Qiaomei were dressed very elegantly, she knew they were young masters from wealthy families, so she very warmly led them to the best private room upstairs.

After entering the private room and taking their seats, Su Xiaoxiao first tossed a silver ingot onto the table. The madam was delighted and hurriedly asked Su Xiaoxiao, "Which young lady would you gentlemen like to see today? Do you know any of them?"

Su Xiaoxiao clearly wasn't a first-timer; she replied gracefully, "I want to see Miss Jiu'er!"

Upon hearing this, the madam quickly smiled obsequiously and said, "Miss Jiu'er is playing a little tune for a guest, I'm afraid..."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't say anything, then tossed over another silver ingot, "You said Young Master Su would come looking for her, she will definitely come."

The madam's eyes widened. She quickly took the silver and said repeatedly, "Okay, I'll go talk to her right away."

After the madam left, only Su Xiaoxiao and Liu Qiaomei remained in the private room.

Liu Qiaomei saw that Su Xiaoxiao looked very relaxed and content, clearly indicating that she came here often and was extremely familiar with everything.

Su Xiaoxiao casually picked up the fruit on the table and started eating, not forgetting to tease Liu Qiaomei and tell her to relax a little.

"We're here to enjoy ourselves, can you relax a bit?"

Liu Qiaomei then realized that her body was very tense, and she subconsciously smiled at Su Xiaoxiao.

"Who exactly is this Miss Jiu'er you're talking about? Do you know her?"

"Of course, she is actually a very good girl. Don't let her job here fool you; she is a very good person, virtuous, and only sells her art, not her body."

Su Xiaoxiao explained to Liu Qiaomei in this way, and Liu Qiaomei hurriedly said, "No, Sister Xiaoxiao, you misunderstood. I didn't mean that. I didn't mean to look down on this Miss Jiu'er."

"Well, I came here this time hoping to ask Miss Jiu'er to teach me a few tricks, otherwise I don't know how to deal with the Hundred Flowers Banquet."

"Sister Xiaoxiao, didn't you say you weren't going to attend the Hundred Flowers Banquet?"

"Ugh!"

Su Xiaoxiao sighed, "My saying I wouldn't go was just a delaying tactic; in the end, the emperor will still drag me there."

Before Jiu'er arrived, the madam called several pretty girls into the private room to keep Su Xiaoxiao and the others company.

As a result, Su Xiaoxiao kicked them all out and said that she would only call Jiu'er's clock today.

The madam was truly helpless; she had no choice but to speak to Miss Jiu'er.

"Miss Jiu'er, do you think we can go over there? There's a young master Su over there who wants to see you?"

Miss Jiu'er is now the top courtesan at Yihong Pavilion, and she has the right to choose her guests. Upon hearing that it was Young Master Su, a smile immediately appeared on Miss Jiu'er's face.

The maidservant beside her had already told her that Su Xiaoxiao had come to see her.

(End of this chapter)