Chapter 187: Abstinence Dali Temple Shaoqing VS Brothel Madam
Chapter 187: Abstinence Dali Temple Shaoqing VS Brothel Madam
Song's mother noticed her sadness, sighed, and stepped forward to comfort her, "Don't worry, since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by parents and matchmakers. There's absolutely no reason for him to have the final say."
Although Mu Wan'er was reluctant, she had no choice but to leave in the current situation. She couldn't help but take a look into Song Yanli's room, but the door was ruthlessly slammed shut.
Does he dislike her that much?
Does he like that vixen in Yuanyang Tower so much?
……
She didn't know that as soon as Song Yanli closed the door, he came to the desk.
There was an unfinished scroll on the table.
The beauty in the painting had longing eyes and a charming smile. His eyes were fixed on her, unwilling to move away for even a moment.
He picked up the paintbrush and added a few strokes carefully.
The system took a look and sighed. The target of the strategy has been completely conquered.
It broadcasts the report, [Congratulations host, the target's disgust value has decreased, and the current disgust value is 0%]
……
At this time, a fox was chatting with the Peony girl in the building.
"So, are you saying I should go visit his parents?"
Mudan nodded seriously. "Sister Feng, if you really like this man and want to be with him, I will definitely want to meet his family. Besides, you are so beautiful and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. What is there to worry about?"
Lady Feng sighed, "But his family thinks I'm a prostitute, not a good match for a noble like them. Just think, how much better it would be if he were from an ordinary family."
The fox sighed, wondering why it was so difficult to cross the lineage gap.
Mudan was puzzled. "But sister, you are innocent, what are you afraid of? Although we make a living in Yuanyuanyang Tower, we all rely on our skills to work. Since we have this guarantee, there is nothing to panic about."
Madam Feng smiled faintly. Based on the appearance of Madam Song that she saw that day, she was afraid that this matter was not that simple.
Seeing Madam Feng's silence, Mudan seemed to have thought of something. Her eyes brightened and she reminded her, "Or, sister, you can take the exam to enter the palace. You will need to undergo a physical examination before becoming a palace maid. If you successfully become a palace maid, wouldn't that prove your innocence? Otherwise, you can give it a try."
Becoming a palace maid...
This method is quite good. Considering Song Yanli's status, it wouldn't be difficult for him to marry a palace maid.
She nodded and secretly made up her mind that she would take the exam to enter the palace.
Although she still felt very blocked in her heart, she didn't want to find a way to leave Yuanyang Tower because Song Yanli threatened her with marriage.
But who told her that her purpose this time was to conquer Song Yanli?
The palace maids will be assessed in three months, and will be tested on skills that women should have, such as playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, making tea, and flower arranging.
This is not difficult for her.
In a sense, to be able to reach her current position in Yuanyang Tower, the skills required are more than those required for the palace maid assessment.
……
In the Dali Temple.
Song Yanli organized the findings of his investigation and submitted them to his superiors.
"These people used Yuanyang Tower as a trading location to abduct and sell children. During my investigation, I also discovered that they were wearing official ornaments. I suspect they are officials. Your Excellency, I request an investigation into this matter."
The Dali Temple official took the file, glanced through it briefly, and his face gradually turned pale. He slammed the file directly on the desk and asked, "Song Shaoqing, have you had nothing to do recently? Wasn't the Yuanyang Tower case closed? Why are we still investigating? Isn't this a waste of our manpower?"
On the day that Madam Feng went out, several people who took the blame were arrested and convicted directly.
Song Yanli knew that his boss was afraid of being blamed by the emperor, but he did not agree with this approach, so he continued to investigate secretly.
"Sir..." He said sincerely, "We can't just hastily close this case. I understand your difficulties, so I will investigate this case myself. I will not overturn the previous findings until the true culprit is found."
"Pah!" A sound of porcelain shards crashed to the floor, and the Dali Temple Minister stood up from the table in anger. He pointed a trembling finger at Song Yanli and said, "Do you think I've wrongly convicted you? Song Yanli, don't rely on your father's connections to disrespect your superiors. I'm telling you, this case ends here. Do not expend any more manpower or resources on the investigation, or else I'll report you to court."
These words were already harsh, and Song Yanli was also holding back anger. He had only said this out of concern for his superior's reputation. He simply said directly, "The truth of this matter is something only we know. Sir, are those people really the main culprits in Yuanyang Tower? Do you dare to say so with confidence? This case is unusual and has already reached the ears of the emperor. Do you really want to report it as such a false accusation?"
"Get out of here!" The Dali Temple official's eyes were red with anger. He pointed at the door and said, "You will be suspended from your duties for the next few days. Seriously reflect on your mistakes. When you have thought it through, come back and talk to me."
Song Yanli didn't argue anymore, he just turned around and left.
……
After Song Yanli left, the Dali Temple Minister calmed down, turned around and walked to the door of a house, straightened his clothes, and then knocked on the door.
He hunched over, his expression completely different from before, and spoke in an extremely humble tone, "Your Highness, don't worry, I have already taken care of this matter."
"Hmm..." A dull sound came from the room, and then the person in the room said, "That's good to know. This matter is not something you can get involved in, and it's not something your Dali Temple can handle. So, take care of yourself."
The Dali Temple official knelt down in fear. He trembled and said, "I know, I know. This was all done by that kid from the Song family. We at the Dali Temple have not investigated this case for a long time. You don't know that kid, relying on his family background, never takes me seriously. I have no way to control him."
There was silence in the room for a while.
"Don't worry, General Song is currently at the border and can't come back. So you can take care of this kid however you want."
Upon hearing this, the Dali Temple Minister kowtowed several times and said, "Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness, rest assured. I know the seriousness of the matter."
……
Song Yanli came out of the Dali Temple with a feeling of frustration. He punched the pillar next to him hard, feeling extremely aggrieved.
"Corrupt official!"
He cursed for a while, then slowly let out a breath, still feeling it was not enough.
As soon as he came to the street, people passing by were discussing something enthusiastically, and he stopped to listen carefully.
"...Why do things always happen at Yuanyang Tower? Look, it's happened again."
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