Volume III

Zhu Bafu was dumbfounded. Of course she knew the Holy Emperor would not genuinely reward her, but she never expected him to play her like this, making her colleagues take her to a brothel? You have got to be kidding me! This was far more perverted than a salary deduction! She was just about to open her mouth to argue when she saw him tug at the hem of his Four-Dragon Robe and lean in close to her. She retreated alertly, but her ear was rudely pinched by him and pulled up a bit, forcing her to press close to his lips as a low murmur buzzed directly in her ear.

"The first time Zhen saw you looking so dainty and charming in men's clothing was also at Chunfen Pavilion, right?"

"..."

"Since you are so afraid of Zhen harboring improper thoughts about you, you should properly look like a man and completely cure Zhen of his appetite. A man should properly stare at women, a man should embrace women and go all out. You cannot possibly not understand this simple truth, can you?"

"..."

"Do not use your admiration and covetousness for Zhen in the wrong place."

The number one finest thing in Heaven Tier: visiting a brothel by imperial decree. Any official upon whom such a wonderful assignment fell would applaud, cheer, and shout long live three times, but Lord Zhu Bafu could not summon any joy.

Ornate pavilions, fluttering songs, and laughter. Familiar scenes and a sky full of powder and rouge rushed to meet her.

"This subordinate has a prior engagement with someone today. Eat and drink well, my lords... Uh, have fun by the way! No need to see me out, this subordinate takes his leave first!"

Right as she stood firm in front of