Xuanzi, please wise up

"Ahem, ahem, ahem." Seeing that Ning Sang-sang kept going on about Yan Xuanjing in her mind, Ning Hui deliberately coughed a few times, hoping to stop her mental muttering.

When Ning Sang-sang saw Ning Hui coughing nonstop, she hurriedly asked in concern, "Hui, are you all right?"

Yet inwardly, she began to wonder, Everyone in my family has this dry cough. Looks like I'll have to mix up some medicine for them.

Hearing Ning Sang-sang's thoughts, Ning Hui silently replied, Sister, none of us has a dry cough. They only cough to remind you to stop muttering in your head. Aloud, however, he said, "Sister, I'm fine."

At that, Ning Sang-sang turned her gaze back to Yan Xuanjing and said with a smile, "Sixth Prince, the weather is so lovely today. Why don't we go out for a stroll with you?"

Inwardly, however, she was making her own plans. That spoiled, willful Third Princess is coming to Yan Xuanjing's residence to make trouble for him today. I'd better take him out to avoid her. Otherwise, once she provokes him, he'll lose control of his emotions again, and his corruption level will rise.

At her words, Yan Xuanjing's gaze shifted slightly, and he nodded in agreement. He did not want to see that disgusting woman, the Third Princess.

Yan Xuanjing brought only one guard, Jingzhe, on this outing. Seeing that Ning Sang-sang and Ning Hui had actually coaxed his stay-at-home prince outside, Jingzhe could not help thinking, His Highness really does treat the Ning siblings differently.

Once they reached the street, Ning Sang-sang first went to a ready-made clothing shop, bought a set of men's clothes, and changed into them, transforming herself into a dashing, handsome young gentleman. Then she brought Yan Xuanjing and Ning Hui to the Hundred Flowers House, the largest brothel in the Capital. Seeing where she had brought them, Yan Xuanjing's face darkened beneath his mask. Just as he opened his mouth to say something, Ning Hui spoke first.

"Sister, why did you bring us here?" Ning Hui asked her in bewilderment.

"To have fun," Ning Sang-sang replied with a smile. The Hundred Flowers House was a brothel, and it also belonged to her Fifth Senior Brother. If she brought Yan Xuanjing here, the Third Princess would not be able to find him. Of course, the most important reason was that she wanted to have some fun inside. She had always been curious about brothels and wanted to take a look.

Ning Hui's brows knitted tightly at her answer, and he tried to dissuade her. "Sister, this is a brothel. It's not a suitable place for a girl like you to have fun. Let's go back. Otherwise, if Father and Mother find out..."

"If Father and Mother find out, I'll take responsibility. Come on, let's have a look inside." Ning Sang-sang cut him off, then headed toward the Hundred Flowers House in high spirits.

Worried that his sister might come to harm inside, Ning Hui had no choice but to hurry after her.

Yan Xuanjing watched Ning Sang-sang's retreating figure with a fathomless gaze. This girl really was bold!

"Your Highness, shall we go back now, or...?" Jingzhe asked cautiously, inwardly muttering, This Third Miss Ning really is daring. A young girl like her actually dares to visit a brothel, and she's even brought His Highness to such a disreputable place!

Before Yan Xuanjing could answer, Ning Sang-sang, who had already walked away, turned around and hurried back to him. Beaming, she said, "Sixth Prince, the private rooms in the Hundred Flowers House are quiet and secluded. Let's go inside and sit for a while."

Inwardly, she thought, Xuanzi, if you don't want to go in here, I'll have no choice but to send you back to be pestered by the Third Princess, listening to her wolf-and-tiger talk as she tries to make you obediently submit to her.

Hearing Ning Sang-sang's words, Jingzhe shook his head inwardly. Third Miss Ning really could lie with her eyes wide open. How could a place of pleasure possibly be quiet and secluded?

His Highness detests places of pleasure more than anything. He certainly won't listen to Third Miss Ning and go somewhere like this.

Yet in the very next moment, he saw his prince nod, agreeing to enter the Hundred Flowers House with Third Miss Ning.

Jingzhe's expression instantly became quite a sight. Third Miss Ning really was capable! She had actually persuaded his prince, who loathed places of pleasure to the bone, to enter one. It seemed Third Miss Ning held a special place in his heart. Jingzhe would have to treat her with greater respect from now on.

Seeing Yan Xuanjing agree so readily, Ning Sang-sang could not help finding it rather strange.

How odd things are today. Why is Yan Xuanjing being so agreeable? Could he be plotting something nasty?

Yan Xuanjing: "..."

Yan Xuanjing did not want to bother with Ning Sang-sang and had Jingzhe wheel him inside.

The Hundred Flowers House was lavishly furnished and ornately decorated. It was still morning, so the girls were all resting, and there were few people in the main hall. Ning Sang-sang looked around, brimming with curiosity. This was her first time setting foot in such a place.

Looking at Ning Sang-sang's curious eyes, Yan Xuanjing felt his brow twitch. This girl truly did not behave like a young lady in the slightest.

It was also Ning Hui's first visit to such a place, and he likewise surveyed the Hundred Flowers House with curiosity.

Not seeing any girls, Ning Sang-sang's eyes filled with disappointment.

Oh dear, I came at the wrong time. The girls are all still asleep. I won't get to see them.

Hearing this, Yan Xuanjing could not help twitching at the corners of his mouth.

Seeing how his prince's gaze kept settling on Ning Sang-sang, Jingzhe could not help wondering, Could His Highness have taken a fancy to Third Miss Ning?

Just then, Aunt Hong, the madam of the Hundred Flowers House, came downstairs with a smile and asked them, "Honored guests, are you looking for girls, or somewhere to discuss business?" As she spoke, she sized them up. Seeing their fine clothes and distinguished bearing, she knew they were important guests and dared not neglect them.

Ning Sang-sang smiled at her and said, "Find us the finest private room, then send in a few pretty girls to attend to us."

At her words, Aunt Hong's gaze settled on Ning Sang-sang, and she immediately saw through her male disguise. Smiling, she said, "Miss, this is a place where men come to seek pleasure. You should go to the South Wind House."

Seeing that the madam seemed rather unwilling to serve her, Ning Sang-sang shouted at her, "Auntie Cuihua, you're Auntie Cuihua!"