northernbook Chapter 395: Old Master Bai slept with the emperor’s woman?
Chapter 395: Old Master Bai slept with the emperor’s woman?
Chapter 395: Old Master Bai slept with the emperor’s woman?
【Because Aunt Tao is her daughter.】
As soon as the system's voice fell, Aunt Tao, who had been kneeling with her back straight, immediately collapsed to the ground, her eyes full of despair.
Old Master Bai, who was previously unsure whether it was Aunt Tao who harmed Mrs. Bai, no longer had any doubts.
Bai Ze couldn't help but think of the time when the water boiler woman came into the mansion. According to his wife, she saw the water boiler woman being beaten and kicked by thugs on the street, and she felt pity for her and rescued her.
Later, seeing that the old woman had difficulty moving and had a large burn scar on her face, he brought her back to the mansion.
The old woman was taciturn and just focused on her own work. She never interacted with people from other courtyards, so he didn't suspect anything.
Jiang Yueyang opened her eyes slightly in surprise, [No wonder she betrayed Master Bai.]
[That old woman is also a person with a story.]
Jiang Yueyang's eyes suddenly lit up. "I love listening to stories the most. Tell me about them quickly."
The system said: [When she was young, that woman was a famous prostitute in Yangzhou, and many high-ranking officials and their sons were crazy about her.]
In front, Bai Ze looked at Aunt Tao with cold eyes and said in a cold voice, "Aunt Tao, do you know the four words "The passing wild geese leave traces"?
What that means is that whatever has been done will leave traces no matter what.
So... do you want to confess now, or do you want me to call everyone in your compound for questioning?"
Aunt Tao knew that no matter how much she tried to argue, it would be in vain. She kowtowed repeatedly and said, "Master, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time for the sake of my bearing your children."
[You admit it already? Weren't you just trying to make excuses?] Jiang Yueyang was a little surprised.
The system said: [The moment he saw the Cinder Star Grass, Lord Bai determined she was the murderer. As long as we follow the clues, we will find her sooner or later.
Even if she didn't recognize it now, she would have to admit it later. After all, a grass that grew in Nanzhao couldn't just appear here out of thin air.
Old Master Bai followed closely and said, "How dare you beg me for mercy? The baby in Dalang's wife's belly is my grandson!"
Jiang Yueyang nodded. "She was really stupid, planting Cinder Star Grass openly in her own yard."
[I'm confident that no one knows about Cinder Star Grass.]
[Let's not talk about her anymore. I'm more curious about that famous prostitute from Yangzhou.]
"Someone come here." Bai Ze looked down at Aunt Tao, who was kneeling on the ground begging for mercy. "Lock her up. I want to interrogate her later."
As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Ze's followers dragged Aunt Tao away.
System: [The woman's name is Jiao Niang. She was born into a poor family and was sold to a brothel by her gambling-addicted father when she was nine years old.]
Bai Ze came over and said to Jiang Yueyang, "Your Highness, this place is filthy. Please follow me to Wutong Courtyard."
Jiang Yueyang stood up and said, "I have already seen Madam Bai and informed Lord Bai of the situation. I will not be going to Wutong Courtyard and will return home."
"I'll take you there."
As Jiang Yueyang walked outside with Bai Ze, she heard the system say: [The brothel's madam has seen countless women, and she knew that Jiao Niang was a beauty when she saw her for the first time.
As expected, as he grew older, his once childish face gradually transformed into a face that charmed everyone.
Under the training of the madam, Jiao Niang became good at singing and dancing, and was proficient in playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but what she learned best was the means of seduction.
When she was fifteen, she danced so beautifully that she became famous throughout Yangzhou overnight.
In order to make a fortune, the brothel madam announced that she would auction off the virginity of the beautiful girl in ten days to the highest bidder.
During this period, Jiao Niang's reputation spread far and wide, attracting many people to come.
Among them were many royal relatives, noble families, and talented scholars with profound knowledge. Lord Bai's father was one of them.
Hearing this, Bai Ze's expression paused and his steps slowed down for a moment, but he quickly returned to his normal speed.
Old Master Bai, who was two steps behind them, stopped immediately.
After hearing the system's last words, Jiang Yueyang subconsciously asked: [Could it be that Aunt Tao is Master Bai's daughter?]
Bai Ze's face changed drastically, and Old Master Bai behind him froze, looking at a loss.
Without waiting for the system to reply, Jiang Yueyang continued, "If that's true, then that's ridiculous! They both have children."
Bai Ze's whole body was tense, and he held his breath uncontrollably, waiting for the system's answer.
[Although...but...it's a pity that Aunt Tao is not Old Master Bai's daughter.]
Hearing this, Bai Ze relaxed instantly and took a deep breath.
Old Master Bai collapsed to the ground behind him.
[Whose daughter is Aunt Tao?] Jiang Yueyang pressed on.
[It belonged to a local scholar in Yangzhou, but that scholar had been killed by Jiao Niang.]
Jiang Yueyang shook her head, "Needless to say, it must have been a murder of passion."
The system nodded and said, "On the day of the virginity auction, many people came here to spend huge sums of money for the beautiful girl.
Finally, a young man from the capital came and took a photo of the young lady's virginity. Host, can you guess who that man was?
【His Majesty? 】
system:【……】
Seeing the system fall silent, Jiang Yueyang knew he had guessed correctly and said in surprise: [It really is Your Majesty! ]
[Hmm... The Emperor and Old Master Bai are both patrons of Jiao Niang. So, Old Master Bai can be considered to have slept with the Emperor's woman.]
White Pond:"……"
Bai Ze looked around calmly, and when he saw Guyu, he couldn't help but wonder, would His Majesty be unhappy when he knew about this?
Jiang Yueyang was puzzled. [Isn't it said that Jiao Niang has a face that captivates everyone? Why didn't His Majesty take her away? He even allowed her to entertain customers in the brothel.]
[Because after the emperor bought Jiao Niang's virginity, he had no money to redeem her.]
Jiang Yueyang: [……]
[A few days after returning to the capital, the emperor had forgotten about her.] The system continued.
[Heh~ Men.] Jiang Yueyang sneered softly.
Before they knew it, they were at the door.
Jiang Yueyang stopped and suddenly realized that Old Master Bai was not behind him, but he did not ask any more questions, just said: "Master Bai, please stay."
"Thank you, Your Highness. Take care, Your Highness."
Jiang Yueyang nodded slightly at him, then supported Guyu's arm as they stepped onto the carriage and asked, "What fatal incident occurred between Jiao Niang and that scholar?"
[Although Jiao Niang has lost her virginity, there are still many people who want to taste her body...]
As the carriage drove away, the voice in his heart gradually faded from his ears, and Bai Ze turned around and went back.
In Wutong Courtyard, Jiao Niang was kidnapped by Mrs. Bai's personal maid when Bai Ze took Jiang Yueyang away from Wutong Courtyard.
At this time, the mother and daughter were kneeling in the courtyard.
As soon as Bai Ze returned to Wutong Courtyard, he ordered his men to beat the two men with thirty lashes without saying anything.
After beating him with thirty lashes, he asked Aunt Tao how she knew that the Cinder Star Grass could invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and where she got the Cinder Star Grass from.
Aunt Tao did not dare to hide anything and told everything.
On the other side, after the system told Jiang Yueyang about how the scholar tricked Jiao Niang into going out and being humiliated by many people, Jiao Niang killed the scholar, and then disfigured herself and escaped, it sighed: [Jiao Niang has a tragic fate, but it can also be considered a legendary life.
After all, she not only slept with the emperor, but also slept with the late emperor, the right prime minister, Old Master Bai, the third place winner, and other prominent figures!
[Heh, heh,] Jiang Yueyang's mouth twitched. [I wonder what they'll think when they find out.]