Chapter 550 (1/2)
The Cottonrose Hibiscus on the White Handkerchief
With this, madam Lu finally began to believe what Feng Yu Heng had said because she had clearly seen a low-class female entertainer hold onto a man and enter the private room. There was a young woman inside that said a few things. When Feng Yu Heng arrived, she immediately grabbed the young madam and brought her to the neighboring private room. At the same time, she heard Feng Yu Heng loudly shout: “Young master, don’t beat the young madam. This servant will bring young madam out immediately. Young master absolutely must not get angry.”
Madam Lu suddenly felt that she was no longer the only one on this boat to lose face. The son of the prime minister was also quite shameful. He was so debauched that he was not even willing to let go of a prostitute. Speaking of, his taste was even worse than her own husband’s. Thinking like this, she did not want to remain on the deck any longer. Standing up, she dusted off her butt then returned to her own room.
Going back to Feng Yu Heng’s side, Wang Chuan had mysteriously been dragged by Feng Yu Heng to the neighboring room. Yuan Fei had also been cursed at by Feng Yu heng. Even Qing Le’s eyes lit up in the instant that she saw Feng Yu Heng.
The play had begun suddenly and ended just as quickly. Feng Yu Heng brought Wang Chuan back to the room where she and Huang Quan were staying. Although Yuan Fei felt that this was odd, he reacted quickly. He knew that since Feng Yu heng said this, there was definitely a purpose, thus grabbed Qing Le and pulled her into his embrace then took her into the room. He then closed the door to the room.
The people that did not sleep heard these movements and poked their heads out to take a look. The doors to the two rooms remained shut, and there was not a single sound coming from them.
Qing Le remained in Yuan Fei’s room for under an hour before being escorted by Yuan Fei to Feng Yu Heng’s private room, changing places with Huang Quan and Wang Chuan without anyone knowing. Raising her head, she saw Feng Yu Heng sitting cross-legged on the bed. Holding a small furnace in her hand, she smiled and waved to her: “Hi!”
Qing Le was stunned and was dazed for a moment. It seemed as though her mind had returned to the past. At that time, she was still a dignified imperial daughter. Although her father was a noble with an awkward existence, and although her status could not compare to that of Xuan Tian Ge, she was still a far more noble existence than the vast majority of the capital. At that time, how glorious of a life did she live. In her palace, she could do whatever she pleased. With a great number of servants at her side, a great number of men would look at her eagerly; however, they would never get a chance to speak with her.
But what about now? Now, she had fallen and become something low-class. She had become the lowest-class entertainer. Even if it was a beggar on the streets, as long as they could pay, they could climb into her bed.
Qing Le smiled bitterly. She should hate Feng Yu Heng, but there were too many things that she could not remember clearly. She was now like a walking corpse. She did not even have the energy to hate.
She stepped forward and sat in a chair, saying to Feng Yu Heng: “I saw Huang Quan, thus I knew that you were most likely on this boat. Who knew that it really was the case.”
“You came here to look for me, right?” Feng Yu Heng asked her, “Imperial daughter Qing Le, long time no see.”
Qing Le was startled. The words “imperial daughter Qing Le” were filled with a sarcastic tone. She knew that Feng Yu Heng was never someone that was easy to handle. She had tried to fight her in the past, trying again and again. She even implicated Feng Chen Yu; however, she still could not win. After a year of tempering, Feng Yu Heng’s speaking ability improved even further.
“That’s right.” Qing Le sighed, “I did come to look for you. Feng Yu Heng, can… can you save me?” Her voice was very quiet, but a light was shining in her eyes. Everyone was able to see that Qing Le was holding on to hope.
Feng Yu Heng, however, did not express her thoughts. She just looked at Qing Le, her gaze filled with inquiry.
Qing Le gritted her teeth and added: “I know that you have great ability. If you can get me out, I will tell you a secret.”
Feng Yu Heng frowned, “An exchange? I hate this sort of deal where there is a threat. Qing Le, you and I were originally enemies. You chose the wrong person.”
Qing Le angrily stood up, an anger filling her being. She was panting slightly, as she pointed at Feng Yu Heng and said: “Dignified county princess Ji An, you secretly snuck out here. Do you not fear being found out? If I was to reveal your identity and movements, I trust that there are plenty of people who would be happy to buy it.”
Feng Yu Heng laughed, “What do I have to fear? If had this intention, I can guarantee that you will be killed before you can even open your mouth. Even if a lowly prostitute like you died, nobody would investigate. Also, perhaps you have heard that I was conferred the title of county princess; however, you didn’t know that the era of me being a county princess has already passed. Now, I am imperial daughter Ji An.” She laughed then added: “Right, you are also someone that has been an imperial daughter, but my position as imperial daughter is different from you. I am an imperial daughter that has been conferred land. Something like being conferred land, you have never experienced that before, have you?”
All of Feng Yu Heng’s words stabbed at her heart. She stood there, and her legs trembled slightly. Finally unable to support herself, she sat back down; however, she helplessly said: “I have never won an exchange when it came to you. Forget it, Feng Yu Heng, I don’t need you to save me. On the fact that we are both from Da Shun, I will tell you something.”
While Qing Le spoke, a pained look appeared on her face. She even reached up to feel the cloth on her head. She told Feng Yu Heng: “The man that controls us entertainers came from the North. Originally, he was not a particularly important figure, but not one month ago, people would come to him. They did not ask for goods or people, but they would listen to his information on the central region. But you know, there is no set residence for this journey. Today, we will be in this province. Tomorrow, we will definitely be in another county. There is also this river. Who knows how many times I have traversed it. If we visit numerous places, the number of people that are met will naturally be numerous, and we will hear just as much information. His goal is to mingle among the good people and the bad to acquire information. For the people of the North, if one piece of useful information comes for every 100 pieces, that is enough. As for the thing that I am talking about, it is a secret that I heard one month ago.”
Qing Le stood up once more and walked toward Feng Yu Heng’s bedside and leaned forward slightly. The two stared at each other, as though it was a contest. They stared at one another for half a stick of incense in time before Qing Le was the first to look away.