Making a Living Person Vanish

Brothels and gambling dens are incredibly lucrative.

The transformation of a living person has begun. A large, solid wooden box is placed on the stage, completely sealed on all sides, with no hidden door visible.

A woman slowly walked into the box and stood still. Then the performer reached out and closed the box lid, and gently waved her sleeve at the wooden box.

The audience stared intently, not daring to even blink.

The performer gave a soft shout and then suddenly flung open the lid of the box.

The woman who had been standing inside just moments before had vanished into thin air; the box was completely empty, and not a trace of her could be found.

The guests were instantly in an uproar, their mouths agape in astonishment.

It's incredibly bizarre and strange that a perfectly healthy person could just vanish into thin air right in front of everyone.

The performer then used his magic again, and with a flick of his sleeve, the woman who had just disappeared suddenly reappeared in the box, standing firmly in place, completely unharmed.

The magic trick of disappearing and reappearing out of thin air dazzled the audience, filling them with astonishment, and cheers rang out continuously.

Many high-ranking officials whispered among themselves, "How did they manage to do that? It's simply amazing!"

"Who knows? I clearly saw someone just now! They disappeared in an instant!"

"Every time I come to this brothel, I feel like I'm dreaming. How do they manage to do that? My curiosity is piqued."

"What if they tell you? How can you open your business then!"

"I'm very curious about who owns this shop; I haven't been able to find out yet."

Those people drank and talked, laughing continuously.

There are several more performances to come, including storytelling, singing, and sword dancing...

This was practically a massive song and dance performance.

Even in modern times, this would be incredibly shocking, let alone in ancient times!

Zhou Wanwan was also watching with great interest. Just as she was about to leave, she heard Zhou Fuyu's voice. "I'm going to buy on credit today. I've already told you. Don't you understand?"

The brothel madam smiled faintly and said, "We don't offer credit at our brothel. Please pay now."

With red eyes, Zhou Fuyu said, "I've been spending money here for 10 consecutive days, can't I even get credit?"

The mother shook her head and said, "Don't even mention 10 days, even if it's a year, the money still has to be paid."

Zhou Fuyu cursed and said, "Call your shop owner out here. I'll talk to him. It's just one day's credit, isn't it?"

"You've spent a total of 1200 taels of silver today," Mother said calmly. "That's no small sum."

"It's just 1200 taels of silver. If my money hadn't been stolen, would I have needed to buy on credit?"

The mother sneered, "If you don't pay, we'll go straight to the government office."

Zhou Fuyu was speechless. He looked up and saw Zhou Wanwan, saying, "Hey! Isn't this Zhou Wanwan? Let her pay; she has so much money she can't possibly spend it all."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Zhou Fuyu and said:

"If you can't afford to drink, then don't come to a brothel!"

Let's sit in a small tavern! There's no need to come to such a high-class place.

Zhou Qingzhou pointed at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"If you can come, why can't we?"

You're shameless! A little girl like you actually comes to a brothel.

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said, "How could I be as shameless as you? You can't even pay for a brothel, aren't you ashamed?"

Zhou Qingzhou looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Pay me right now, or I'll have Grandma report you to the palace tomorrow."

Zhou Wanwan rolled her eyes and said:

"What do you want to sue me for? You came to a brothel and couldn't pay your bills, and you want to sue me? Go ahead and sue me!"

Make sure things are clear: say you can't afford to pay, and you forced a six-year-old to pay for you, then let's see who's really the one who looks bad.

People gathered around and asked, "Isn't this the princess's husband? Who are these two?"

"Don't you recognize these two? I heard that one is the son of the Princess's husband, so this must be his grandson."

"What, the Princess's consort? Don't you all know? Song Qingfeng and the Princess have already divorced!"

"What? Song Qingfeng and the Princess got divorced? I can't believe I missed such a big thing."

Song Qingfeng coughed at Zhou Wanwan and said, "Zhou Wanwan, right? You are the granddaughter of the Eldest Princess, which means you are also my granddaughter. You can't just stand by and watch her die, can you?"

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said:

"Now everyone knows that Zhou Fuyu is your son and Zhou Qingzhou is your grandson, so don't make unfounded accusations against people."

When did I become your granddaughter? Besides, you and my grandmother are divorced, so you have no relation to each other anymore, okay?

What a jerk, trying to use moral blackmail!

Song Qingfeng looked down at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"How can you talk like that, child?"

I heard that the Princess is staying at your house, and I heard that your family is extremely poor. If you're so poor, where did you get the money to go to a brothel?

Cheng Chao, standing behind Zhou Wanwan, coughed up a mouthful of water. "Cough cough cough... Sorry! I just couldn't help it, please continue..."

Zhou Wanwan said helplessly, "Yes, yes, I'm really poor, so I came here to freeload."

Song Qingfeng nodded and said:

"The eldest princess has never had good judgment in her life; what good sons or granddaughters could she possibly find!"

Sigh! She's old and still has to live a hard life; she deserves it.

Zhou Wanwan was furious when she heard this!

She deliberately said, "Yes, yes, my family is so poor, we can't even afford food now, and we live in a thatched hut. You must be living very well now, right?"

Song Qingfeng nodded and said, "I'm currently living in the General Dingbei's Residence, which is naturally the best I could do."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and said, "Indeed, the conditions at the General Dingbei's Residence are quite good in all aspects."

"Of course, it's definitely much better than where the Princess lives. Sigh, that woman! She's just too pretentious. I'm just taking a concubine, is it really that big of a deal?"

Go back and tell her to come back tomorrow. I'm still willing to give her a way out.

"The General Dingbei's Residence will forgive her previous rudeness. As long as she comes back, kowtows, and admits her mistake, the matter will be over," Song Qingfeng said incessantly.

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said:

"Are you all done talking? If you are, hurry up and pay for the drinks."

"It's only 1200 taels of silver, you can't not come up with that, can you?"

Upon hearing the word "money," Song Qingfeng coughed and said, "Fuyu! I left in a hurry today and didn't bring any money. Did you bring any? If you did, please settle the bill for the drinks!"

Zhou Fuyu curled his lip and said:

"How could I possibly have time to bring any money?"

Besides, I thought you would bring money. Didn't you say you were treating?

Song Qingfeng gave an awkward laugh and said:

"Where would I get the money? Our household expenses have been huge lately."

How about this, you pay first, and I'll pay you back when I have the money."