Qin Dynasty: Ying Zheng is my brother, I am the Bad Commander

Ying Chen looked at the charming and sophisticated Zi Nu in front of him and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

He certainly understood the implied meaning in Zi Nu's words.

Ying Chen smiled and shook his head, saying casually, "There's no need to trouble Miss Zi Nu. This girl is new here and quite timid, so I won't give her a separate room, lest she have trouble sleeping at night."

At this point, Ying Chen suddenly stepped forward, closing the distance between himself and Zi Nu.

Ying Chen changed the subject abruptly, casually inviting, "A chance encounter is worse than a planned meeting. Since we've met in this hall, I wonder if Miss Zi Nu is free tonight? The night is long, why don't we go to my room, have a few drinks, and discuss some romantic matters?"

Ying Chen's invitation was extremely direct, even somewhat blatant.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Li, who was standing behind, blushed so deeply that her neck turned red.

She thought to herself, "How could the young master be so frivolous, uttering such disrespectful words to a woman in public?"

However, Zi Nu seemed to have long been used to Ying Chen's teasing style.

Her smile remained unchanged as she casually brushed a stray hair behind her ear, declining in an apologetic yet impeccable tone, "Thank you for your kindness, young master. However, as you can see, Zilan Pavilion is bustling with business tonight, and I am simply too busy to attend. If I have neglected you, it would be my fault. When I have some free time another day, I will certainly visit you personally, punish myself with three cups, and drink to my heart's content with you."

Ying Chen was just joking around and didn't really expect Zi Nu to agree.

He knew that women like Zi Nu were like roses with thorns; they looked beautiful, but picking them required a lot of patience and skill.

"Since Miss Zi Nu is busy, then I will not insist. Another day, I will definitely try the fine wine that Miss Zi Nu has brewed herself."

Ying Chen didn't insist any further. He waved his hand casually, then turned around and said to Yan Fei and the others, "Let's go upstairs."

After saying that, Ying Chen took the lead and stepped onto the wooden staircase leading to the second floor.

Jing Ni remained close behind, like a shadow.

Yan Fei glanced at Zi Nu, then followed her.

Gongsun Li breathed a long sigh of relief as if she had been granted a pardon, and quickly quickened her pace to follow closely behind Yan Fei, fleeing the hall that made her feel so uncomfortable.

Zi Nu stood at the top of the stairs, watching Ying Chen and his group disappear around the corner on the second floor.

The professional smile on her face gradually faded, replaced by a thoughtful expression.

"Who is that girl?"

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The second floor of Zilanxuan is much more elegant and quiet than the first floor.

This is a VIP area specially prepared for dignitaries and important figures. Each room is decorated in an extremely luxurious manner and has excellent soundproofing.

Ying Chen walked directly to the top-class room at the end of the corridor.

Pushing open the door, a faint scent of sandalwood wafted out. The room was extremely spacious, divided into inner and outer sections, and elegantly furnished, adorned with various valuable antiques and calligraphy, showcasing the owner's taste and wealth.

Ying Chen entered the room and sat down on the soft couch in the main seat.

The three women followed them into the room.

Jingni walked to the table, picked up the purple clay teapot on the table with great ease, and poured a cup of hot tea for Yingchen.

Yanfei sat down by herself.

Gongsun Li stood in the center of the room, her hands unsure of what to do, appearing extremely awkward.

She secretly glanced around the luxurious room, then looked at Ying Chen, who was sitting on the soft couch, sipping tea.

My heart jumped into my throat.

He... he just told that purple-clad proprietress that she wouldn't give him a room.

Where will I sleep tonight?

Could it be... could it be that I'm going to sleep in the same room as him?

Upon thinking of this, Gongsun Li's cheeks instantly turned as red as if they were about to bleed, and all sorts of unbearable images uncontrollably surfaced in her mind.

Although she was naive, she wasn't stupid. She could easily imagine what would happen when a man and a woman were alone together in a brothel.

She instinctively took a step back, clutching her chest tightly with both hands, her eyes filled with fear and defensiveness.

Ying Chen took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and looked up, just in time to see Gongsun Li's tense and wary expression.

He was slightly taken aback at first, then couldn't help but chuckle.

"What kind of nonsense are you thinking about, you little brat?"

Ying Chen pointed at Gongsun Li, his tone a mix of amusement and helplessness.

"You think that because I wouldn't let Zi Nu book a room for you, I'm plotting something against you?"

When Ying Chen saw through Gongsun Li's thoughts, she was so ashamed that she wished she could disappear into the ground.

She bit her lip tightly, lowered her head, and dared not look Ying Chen in the eye, but her body remained in a defensive posture.

Ying Chen shook his head, his smile fading, and his expression turned serious.

Ying Chen shook his head, his smile fading, and his expression turned serious.

"Since I promised your senior brother that I would protect you, it's not just empty words."

Ying Chen stood up, walked to Gongsun Li, and looked down at her.

"This Zilan Pavilion, although it appears to be a brothel, is actually a mixed bag of people, and spies from all sides are watching this place. If you, a weak woman who doesn't know martial arts, are to stay in a room alone, and someone with ill intentions sneaks in, you won't even have a chance to call for help."

Ying Chen's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the beautiful fantasies in Gongsun Li's mind and bringing her back to the cruel reality.

She then realized just how dangerous her situation was.

"Then... what should I do?" Gongsun Li raised her head, her eyes filled with helplessness.

Ying Chen did not answer her directly, but turned his head to look at Yan Fei who was standing to the side.

"Yanfei, from now on, this girl will share a room with you."

These words immediately created a somewhat awkward atmosphere in the room.

Gongsun Li suddenly turned her head to look at Yan Fei, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but what followed was a feeling of relief and ecstasy.

Living with this beautiful woman?

That's wonderful! This lady seems so gentle and noble, and my senior brother was so wary of her at the restaurant earlier; her martial arts skills must be extremely high. With her by my side, I won't have to live in fear anymore.

More importantly, I no longer have to share a room with this dangerous prince of Qin.

Upon hearing Ying Chen's arrangement, Yan Fei couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in her beautiful, calm eyes.

She glanced at Gongsun Li, whose face was full of expectation, and then at Ying Chen, whose face was calm. In an instant, she understood Ying Chen's intention.

This man is truly shrewd and calculating.

He promised Jing Ke that he would protect Gongsun Li's safety, but it was clearly impossible for him to protect a maidservant around the clock. Jing Ni was Ying Chen's personal maid, and Ying Chen couldn't bear to be separated from her.

So he set his sights on himself.

As the Eastern Lord of the Yin-Yang School, whose strength had already reached the Grand Marshal level, she was naturally safer by Gongsun Li's side.