It was cold, but the private room on the second floor of Qingxin Teahouse was as warm as spring.

Feng Cheng held the hot tea and listened to Lu Xuan's speech.

"Du Rui entered Hongxing Pavilion when she was seven or eight years old. At the beginning, she sold her to Hongxing Pavilion because her father was sick. I asked someone to check the situation at her family. Her father died of illness less than a year after she entered Hongxing Pavilion. Her mother later remarried and left the capital with her younger brother. There was no news since then."

"In other words, no matter what the purpose is, Du Rui has nothing to do with her original family?"

Lu Xuan nodded and mentioned Ade: "Do you still remember Ade? Because she sold herself to Hongxing Pavilion, Jinlinwei had specially checked there, but nothing was found."

"Do you suspect there is something wrong with Hongxing Pavilion?"

"There are not so many coincidences in the world, it depends on what Du Rui's purpose is to approach your third uncle. If she is related to Qi people, this Hongxing Pavilion is likely to be a den for Qi people to train and make detailed works."

Feng Cheng took a sip of tea: "My third uncle is currently keeping a distance from Du Rui. Even if Du Rui has other purposes, he will not easily disclose it to my third uncle."

Could it be... to sacrifice my third uncle?

"Since that's the case, Uncle Ling can use his tricks and lead the snake out of the hole."

Feng Cheng frowned slightly: "But I'm afraid that Uncle San will cause trouble."

Lu Xuan raised his eyebrows and said in a faint tone: "Uncle Ling is older than you, can he be alive under your protection all the time?"

Feng Cheng was silent.

Of course, she hoped that Uncle San could take responsibility, but she couldn't feel at ease when she thought of the original ending.

"Don't carry the burden on your shoulders. I'm worried that Uncle Ling will cause trouble, so we're still on guard."

Feng Cheng nodded: "Then let my third uncle try it first, Hongxing Pavilion--"

"I will send someone to watch over there and see which regulars are Hongxing Pavilion."

After the two discussed, Feng Cheng told Feng Jinxi about the plan to lure the snake out of the hole.

Feng Jinxi became warm when he met Du Rui again, but Du Rui did not perform abnormally for a while.

Time flies in the twelfth lunar month. Heavy snow falls and dripping water turns into ice. It cannot stop the enthusiasm of the romantic young master in the capital from lingering in the Jinshui River.

Du Rui made an appointment with Feng Jinxi to enjoy the snow.

The beauty in a big red cloak walked in the snow and ice, dazzlingly beautiful.

"Young Master Feng still remembers our first meeting? It was after such heavy snow." Du Rui held Meizhi and smiled slightly.

The boy in Jinyi had delicate eyebrows and eyes, red lips and white teeth, and just raised his eyebrows slightly and became unparalleled: "I didn't say that, just call me Jinxi."

"How can this happen? I am just a humble flower girl, how can I call the young master's name directly?"

Feng Jinxi shook her head dissatisfied: "People cannot choose their background. In my opinion, whether they are noble or not depends on these, but on their character. Madam Du was untainted by the mud, and she could be called a person with one hand. Jinxi respected it very much."

Feng Jinxi said this with earnest words and felt a little sincere.

Aside from anything else, Du Rui's pipa sound is heart-warming, full of spirituality, and has her strengths.

If Du Rui can become the leader of Hongxing Pavilion, she will be very thoughtful and can feel the sincerity in his words.

A warm current flowed slowly through her heart, making her look at Feng Jinxi with a much gentler look.

"Then... I will call you Jinxi." Du Rui said softly.

Feng Jinxi smiled and said, "Miss Du, let's go back. It's cold outside, and it's easy to catch a cold if you stay for a long time."

"Do you still call me Miss Du?" Du Rui said angrily.

Seeing that he was dazed and did not respond, Du Rui smiled and said, "Call me Arui."

"Arui."

After this snow-capped view, the relationship between the two has obviously gone further. When they met again, Du Rui invited Feng Jinxi to Hongxing Pavilion to have a gathering in the evening.

The beauty invited her to each other warmly, and Feng Jinxi looked embarrassed: "I was involved in right and wrong when I went to Jinshuihe to attend a banquet that time, and was taught a lesson by my father. I was a little afraid to go."

Du Rui chuckled: "It turns out that it is because of this that you don't go to Jinshui River. Jinxi, where is my home. Have you never been there? If you are worried that the Lingzun will know about it, just go quietly."

Feng Jinxi hesitated.

"I'm waiting for you in Hongxing Pavilion."

Under the affectionate eyes, Feng Jinxi finally nodded: "Okay."

Du Rui smiled softly and snuggled over.

Feng Jinxi reached out to wrap her slender waist, her eyes darkened.

When he returned home, Feng Jinxi told him about Du Rui's invitation to Hongxing Pavilion.

"Uncle San, go." Feng Cheng was very calm because he understood the progress between Feng Jinxi and Du Rui, "Look at what the other party sells in the gourd."

Seeing Feng Jinxi frowning, she smiled: "Don't worry, our people will go, and if you really fall into the pit, you will pull you out."

Feng Jinxi was determined to ask who he was, but he should just forget it.

You really have to know, it would be bad if he accidentally reveals his flaws.

It was getting dark, and Feng Jinxi quietly left Shangshu Mansion and went to Jinshui River.

The towers and towers on the Jinshui River are connected, and the fragrance of powder is wafting, and there is no sign of the coldness after the cold winter comes to night.

"Oh, this is Mr. Feng. Mr. Feng hasn't been here for a long time." Hua Niang, who was soliciting guests at the door of Hongxing Pavilion, smiled.

The night was dark and the moon was bright in the sky. The rich fragrance of powder came as Hua Niang swung her handkerchief, making Feng Jinxi uncomfortable and hold her breath.

But I haven't come for several months and I'm a little unfamiliar.

As Hua Niang approached, Feng Jinxi came to his senses and walked into Hongxing Pavilion with her feet.

Hongxing Pavilion is a famous pleasure boat in Jinshui River, but it is obviously deserted now than it used to be lively.

Feng Jinxi thought for a moment and realized that Ade's affairs at that time had caused quite a lot of trouble to Hongxingge.

A brothel boat that was overturned by Jinlin Guard was somewhat unlucky for those who were looking for fun.

As soon as he entered, the madam came forward and said, "Young Master Feng is here, Du Xingshou is waiting for you."

Feng Jinxi is used to this kind of place, so he naturally understands the rules.

He threw a piece of silver to the brothel, and the little girl led him to see Du Rui.

In winter, the pleasure boats live on the shore, and the flower girls move to the small building to entertain guests, and Du Rui's boudoir is on the third floor.

As the little girl opened the door, bursts of faint fragrance came to her face. The thin-dressed beauty sat tilted on the beauty couch, looking towards the door.

Feng Jinxi paused.

Du Rui stood up to greet him, gave a wink to signal the little girl to retreat, and chuckled, "Jinxi, you are here, come in and sit in."

She stretched out her hand to hold Feng Jinxi's hand and pulled him inward.

There was wine on the table next to the window. Looking from the window, you could see the colorful Jinshui River.

Du Rui poured a glass of wine and handed it to Feng Jinxi.

The scenery is like a picture, the beauty is like jade. After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere between the two becomes more and more warm and charming.

Feng Jinxi didn't show any expression on his face, but his heart was beating: What should Du Rui do if he let him sleep with him later?

Rejection may arouse her vigilance. If she accepts it, Feng Jinxi shuddered.
Chapter completed!