Heavenly Dao Formula

Under the envious eyes of the sisters, Liu Ruyan followed Zhou Sheng to a corner.

"I don't know how you think about what I said last time?"

Ruyan lowered her head slightly under his scorching gaze, "If...Young Master is talking about combing, I don't have a choice."

"I'm asking about your personal thoughts." Zhou Sheng stretched out his hand and stroked the black hair beside her ear, "Or, you don't care who bought your right to serve?"

"No...of course not..." She bit her lip.

"That's right." Zhou Dacai's voice was softer, he liked the other person's expression very much now - not only did her weakness and fear not destroy her beauty, but it made her look even more lovely, which made him want to to pamper. "I've already talked to the proprietress, and the combing time is set after I go to Gyeonggi to take the test."

Liu Ruyan felt as if her heart was clenched by something.

"However, when I think that you will be under someone else's body in the future, it is not something I would like to see. So I have considered redeeming your body for you after your glory is over."

Hearing this, Ruyan raised her head in surprise, "Then... what happens after the redemption?"

Zhou Sheng raised the corner of his mouth, this was the reaction he wanted to see, "I will take you as my concubine."

Liu Ruyan lowered her head again, "I don't know the son's house..."

"I already have four concubines. Don't worry, they get along well on weekdays, and you know poetry and music, so it's not difficult to get close to them. Remember to teach everyone when the time comes, so that no one will appreciate my good lyrics. "

"The servant's house... is entirely up to the young master."

...

Saying goodbye to Talent Zhou, Liu Ruyan was immediately surrounded by all the sisters as soon as she returned to the small building where Mr. Qing was staying.

"Hey, what did Mr. Zhou tell you?"

"He actually likes you, doesn't he?"

"It can't be...he decided to ask for your first night?"

Liu Ruyan had no choice but to confess, "Young Master Zhou has indeed confirmed my grooming, and also said that he will redeem me."

These words instantly ignited everyone.

"Wow! Miss Liu, your luck is too good!"

"Yes, that's the famous talented Zhou."

"Let's not talk about us, I'm afraid all the ladies in the city will secretly envy you."

"After all, after the prince is gone, he should be the most anticipated candidate. He is talented and has a handsome appearance."

"I think you have forgotten someone." Some girls also objected.

"who?"

"The new Prime Minister of the Privy Mansion, Mr. Xia. I heard that he is about the same age as Zhou's great talent, but his status is already equivalent to a fourth-rank official, and he is also the confidant of Her Royal Highness. Even the General Affairs Bureau is planned by him... like this People, how could they be inferior to Young Master Zhou."

"Uh... You seem to be saying it that way. Why do the sisters seldom mention him?"

"Probably Master Xia has never been to a drunken brothel?"

"Yes, why? This is the best brothel in Jinxia, ​​right?"

"Or...does he have friends elsewhere?"

"Haha, it's like no one knows that Mr. Zhou will favor our girl Ruyan!"

This topic aroused everyone's interest, and the sisters chattered about it.

Only Liu Ruyan couldn't feel happy at all.

Redemption, taking concubines... Things that are enviable in the eyes of other nobles, but her heart is full of worry and uneasiness.

Among the women trained in Zui brothel, many of them are orphans and young girls bought from tooth shops. They were almost brought up from a young age, and everything they saw and heard happened in this square inch of land. But there are exceptions, like herself.

Liu Ruyan was already eleven or twelve years old when he was sold here, long past the age of ignorance. Usually brothels would not accept such a woman to become a nobleman, but she came from a wealthy family, had a good background in talent and learning and a good face, so she was bought by Zui brothel. It is precisely because she has witnessed the situation of the concubine before her family was in decline, and she has heard her mother tell the fate of such women many times, so it is difficult to feel happy when she hears Mr. Zhou's words.

From then on, her fate and joys and sorrows will be in the hands of one person.

Liu Ruyan couldn't help looking at the wild cats entrenched in the yard - she often feeds them, even so, she can't make any restrictions on this group of wild cats.

They come and go whenever they want, no matter whether it is a high gate or a courtyard wall, nothing can stop their footsteps.

This freedom even made Liu Ruyan feel jealous.

That was probably something she would never experience.

"You have said so much about Mrs. Xia, but that is only a temporary trend. After all, things like offending scholars will always be noticed by the princess. When something goes wrong, the princess will definitely use him to appease everyone. dissatisfied."

"That's right... as long as you can read and write, you can be an official in the bureau, it's too ridiculous."

"However, I'm a little curious. If I pass the registration screening and become a reserve official of the Bureau, will the drunk brothel take me back?" A sister asked ingeniously.

"Xiao Nizi, you have a good idea. Where is the brothel? Do you think they will accept you after you reveal your identity? Forget it, there will be no one in this world who will dislike you, and only us sisters!"

"But... no one has asked them this question?"

"Why, do you still have fantasies? Why don't you think about how to serve people, so that some son will fall in love with you sooner."

Everyone let out good-natured laughter.

But the other party's words made Liu Ruyan's heart skip a beat.

That's right, no one really asked the secretariat.

The conditions did not specify the restrictions on identity, did they forget, or is it something that is established in the world and does not need to be specifically listed?

After staying in the brothel for so many years, she has long understood that she should not have expectations.

But once that thought popped up, it took root and germinated in her mind like a seed, and it was hard to erase it no matter what.

Two days later, Ruyan Liu got a chance.

Those are the days when the Qing Dynasty people go out in batches to buy rouge, clothes or jewelry - because everyone's dressing style is different, so every one or two months, there will be an arrangement to go out to buy. Of course, it was under the leadership of the nanny, and they were not allowed to act alone during the whole process.

It's just that Mammy is meaning, after all, the girls have no household registration and no relatives to rely on, even if they escape, where can they escape? At least you don't have to worry about food and clothing in the brothel. If you become a homeless person, your life may not be guaranteed.

A group of people stopped and walked, and when they were close to the long street where the secretariat was located, Liu Ruyan pretended to go around the fabric shop, found a space that no one was paying attention to, and left the brigade quietly.

After confirming that she was not found, she lifted the corner of her skirt and ran all the way. The wind blew past her ears, and the sound of her heartbeat overwhelmed the panic in her chest.

At that moment, she seemed to be a wild cat.

After passing through the crowd, Liu Ruyan stumbled into the office's gate.

Following the signs, she quickly found her target.

——"Registration Office for Preparatory Officials of General Office".

A little girl received her.

This was Liu Ruyan's first feeling, even such a young girl, can she manage things here?

The second feeling is that there are... a lot of people who came to sign up.

"Hello, is there anything you want to ask?" The other party asked with a smile.

"I, I am..." Liu Ruyan wanted to retreat several times, just revealing her identity was embarrassing enough, let alone asking others. But when she thought about what would happen three or four months later, she hesitated and finally said, "I'm a brothel girl, and I know how to read and write... so I'm also eligible to sign up?"

The girl showed a surprised expression, she didn't answer immediately, but pondered for a while, "Well...the soil thief didn't tell me what to do in such a situation."

So——as expected, I forgot.

Liu Ruyan felt something sinking rapidly in her heart.

But what the other party said made her stunned.

"Why don't you wait here, Master Xia is in the Privy Council's Mansion right now, and I'll tell you when I get the answer."