Chapter 459: Chapter 128: The Imperial Music Bureau’s New Courtesan! Hatred from Ten Years Ago (Part 2)

"If you embarrass yourself later, don’t blame me!"

This could count as a bit of pre-game trash talk.

Si Nan and Shi Sheng threw lines at each other, one after the other.

Anyway, both of them were wearing that ’I refuse to admit defeat’ look. Honestly, with all this drama, even Ye Liuyun was starting to look forward to the match.

He couldn’t help but wonder, what kind of scene would it be when Si Nan and Shi Sheng really went at it?

Yeah!

This good show just had to be enjoyed up close.

But since they weren’t going to fight now, seeing Si Nan and Shi Sheng still itching to spit more trash talk, Ye Liuyun slammed the table and said,

"Alright, save the words for when the real fight starts. We’re here to have a good time today."

"Yes, sir!"

Hearing Ye Liuyun say that,

Si Nan and Shi Sheng finally reined in their gazes and answered Ye Liuyun together.

Only then did things quiet down.

But you could still tell, Si Nan and Shi Sheng were both far from convinced by each other.

At that moment,

The melody downstairs suddenly changed, and Ye Liuyun noticed even the courtesan Ruo Xi who was originally playing the qin had switched out.

The new tune, compared to that gentle one from moments ago, was definitely more grand and majestic.

"Who’s that?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Had it really been that long since he’d last come to the Imperial Music Bureau? When did such a gorgeous beauty appear, and how had he not noticed? Yeah, to avoid being left behind by the times—

Places like this really do need frequent visits.

"Sir!"

Si Nan was clearly a seasoned regular at venues like this.

Noticing Ye Liuyun’s confusion, he immediately explained,

"She just arrived at the Imperial Music Bureau recently. Sir, you haven’t seen her yet, so it’s normal. I heard she’s called Mei Ji. Though she hasn’t been here long, rumors say she’s likely to be the next Courtesan!"

"Mei Ji?"

Well, the name fits—the charm is real.

Draped in a red gauzy robe, compared to Ruo Xi’s always-white attire before, she was way more eye-catching for sure.

Her brows held that sly, foxy allure, her eyes seeming to contain some soul-hooking magic.

"Definitely charming enough!"

When the song ended, watching Mei Ji rise gracefully from her seat, Ye Liuyun couldn’t help but smile.

As if she sensed his gaze,

Mei Ji naturally lifted her head and looked directly at where Ye Liuyun was sitting.

Their eyes met perfectly. Instead of looking embarrassed, Mei Ji just curled her lips into a smile,

turned to leave without hesitation.

At this point, the crowd was still lively, some people shouting for Mei Ji to play again. Some even whipped out their silver and flung it up onto the stage.

Too bad.

No matter how much money was thrown, Mei Ji didn’t give them a single glance.

"If sir likes her, I can arrange it right now."

Noticing that Ye Liuyun’s gaze lingered in Mei Ji’s departing direction, Si Nan chimed in right away.

With Ye Liuyun’s power and status these days,

it would be easy to spend the night with any girl in the Imperial Music Bureau.

Never mind that Mei Ji wasn’t even the Courtesan yet—even if she was, there would be no way to refuse.

"No need!"

Ye Liuyun waved it off straight away, since he knew it was impossible anyway.

Think about it—a Martial Artist at the Innate stage, how could she be so easily manipulated? If she couldn’t win, she’d just run, wouldn’t she?

Exactly.

The only reason Ye Liuyun had been staring at this so-called Mei Ji just now had nothing to do with her beauty.

If he just wanted to ogle pretty girls,

there were plenty waiting at his own place! Worst case, he’d enjoy the view back home.

He was simply in the habit of using his system’s ability to scan talent entries whenever he saw someone new. By chance, he discovered that this Mei Ji was actually an Innate Martial Artist!

"Target: Mei Mengzhu.

Cultivation: Innate, mid-stage.

Talent Entries: Born With Allure (Purple), Concealing Breath (Purple), Seven-Orifice Exquisiteness (Blue),"

Two purples and a blue—not bad at all in terms of talent entries.

It must be this Concealing Breath ability that’s hiding her strength, so no one realizes her true cultivation.

Mei Mengzhu was likely her real name. As for ’Mei Ji,’ that was clearly just a codename she used in the Imperial Music Bureau.

An Innate mid-stage Martial Artist hiding out in the Imperial Music Bureau—if Ye Liuyun didn’t suspect an ulterior motive, he’d never believe it.

"Have someone check her out."

"Understood!"

Hearing Ye Liuyun’s order,

Si Nan, who only thought Ye Liuyun was taken by Mei Ji, nodded immediately.

With the skills of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, looking into a prostitute’s background was child’s play.

"Don’t get caught. Be sneaky about it."

Seeing Si Nan’s slightly off expression, Ye Liuyun reminded him in passing.

"Hm?"

What does that mean?

Why be sneaky—could it be there’s something more going on here than I know?

Though Si Nan couldn’t quite figure it out right now, he still nodded accordingly.

"Don’t worry, sir!"

In this regard, Ye Liuyun really did trust Si Nan. Seeing Si Nan agree, Ye Liuyun didn’t pursue the matter further.

Instead, the focus shifted to Mei Ji.

Although she wasn’t yet the Courtesan, everyone at the brothel was already saying Mei Ji would soon replace Ruo Xi as the new Courtesan of the Imperial Music Bureau.

So Mei Ji’s status here was worlds apart from the other girls.

Not only did she have her own room, there were even personal maids waiting on her.

"Miss!"

Sitting at her dressing table, Mei Ji casually took out a few hairpins from her hair.