Chapter 58 Xia Yuzhi fell into the trap

Night falls
The Jiaofang Bureau, painted boats, bright lights and feasting.

The ragged young lady was passionate and surging.

This was Zhou Haochen’s second time coming to the Jiaofangsi’s pleasure boat. Compared to the last time when the Second Prince had booked the entire place, today’s pleasure boat was even more lively and noisy.

When the madam Zi Niang saw Zhou Haochen, she rushed over to him, her steps graceful and the smile on her face like a blooming chrysanthemum.

"Your Highness Thirteen, what a rare guest!"

"Zi Niang, last time my second brother invited us to dinner, Miss Yu Zhi wowed everyone with her heavenly voice, which I still remember to this day."

"Tonight, please Miss Yuzhi play another song for me."

When she heard the purpose of Zhou Haochen's visit, Zi Niang's face, which was covered with a thick layer of powder, showed embarrassment and awkwardness.

"This... His Highness the Thirteenth Prince... The Prince of Ruyang, in order to entertain Master Shi, had reserved Miss Yuzhi several days in advance."

"How about... Your Highness, you change someone else. Besides Miss Yuzhi, Miss Shishi's flute sound is also the best in the world."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Haochen's face turned cold.

"Young Master Ruyang? Feng Huai?"

"Why? My reputation is not as good as the Feng family's?"

"Zi Niang, do you think that only people with the surname Feng in this world are surnamed Zhou?"

Beads of cold sweat broke out on Zi Niang's forehead, and even a thick layer of powder could not hide the fear on her face.

She only felt a chill rising all the way to the top of her head, as if it was going to freeze her blood.

"Your Highness, please calm down!"

"I'll ask Miss Yuzhi to play a song for you."

"Hmph—that's best."

Zhou Haochen snorted coldly.

Zi Niang went to invite Xia Yuzhi with a bitter face, thinking in her heart how to explain to Feng Huai later.

"Go and play for His Majesty the Thirteenth Prince?"

"Didn't we agree before that we would play for Master Feng and Master Shi tonight?"

When Xia Yuzhi heard the sudden change, a hint of suspicion appeared on her pretty face.

Zi Niang complained bitterly: "Miss, we can't afford to offend the Thirteenth Prince."

"His Highness Thirteen said that he couldn't sleep the night after listening to your performance last time. He must listen to your performance again tonight, otherwise he will dismantle the pleasure boat."

"Girl, the safety of my mother's pleasure boat depends entirely on your thoughts!"

Zi Niang wiped her tears, looking like she was begging and wailing.

If it was any other prostitute, Zi Niang could give them a firm order.

The only difference is that Miss Yuzhi is not from the Jiaofangsi, and yet she is pursued by three of the four Confucian gentlemen.

She could only persuade him with kind words and could not force him.

Xia Yuzhi's eyelashes flickered slightly, and she smiled: "Then do as mother says. I will play a song for the Thirteenth Prince. As for the Prince of Ruyang, please go and apologize to him, mother."

"It's natural!"

Zi Niang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she heard that Xia Yuzhi was willing to sing for the Thirteenth Prince.

Came to Zhou Haochen’s box.

Push the door open and enter.

Then he saw Zhou Haochen sitting calmly, with a maid dressed as a man serving him.

Xia Yuzhi had seen this maid before. Last time when the Second Prince entertained everyone, it was this maid who accompanied the Thirteenth Prince to the banquet. She must be the Thirteenth Prince's confidant.

As for the other old man sitting there, he was also blind.

He looked like a sloppy old man with no aura, but he gave Xia Yuzhi an inexplicable sense of danger.

Two blind men?

What a strange combination!

Birds of a feather flock together. The ancients were right.

"Your Highness, I will play a song for you." Xia Yuzhi said as she leaned forward.

"Miss Yuzhi, after we parted that day, your piano playing has made me miss you day and night."

"Your Highness, you're welcome!"

Xia Yuzhi smiled. She had heard such compliments so many times that her ears were callused and she no longer cared about them.

A melodious piano sound rang in Zhou Haochen's ears.

It is gentle and melodious, like a clear spring flowing in a mountain stream.

It is also like the gurgling of water, delicate and moving.

It is truly the sound of nature.

What a pity, how could such a beautiful woman follow a thief?

Zhou Haochen felt regretful.

A song fell.

"Mr. He, what do you think of this song?" Zhou Haochen asked.

"Not bad!"

"But it's not as delicious as wine!" Xia Yuzhi smiled lightly and didn't care when she heard the evaluation from Helian Hai, the old drunkard.

"Miss Yuzhi, I'll offer you a drink."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Xia Yuzhi, wearing golden shoes and walking with lotus steps, walked towards Zhou Haochen. A fragrant breeze came over, leaving people with an endless aftertaste.

The scent on Xia Yuzhi's body is completely different from Qin Qiulan's.

The former is fragrant and rich, like a blooming peony, while the latter is quiet and elegant, like an orchid in a valley.

Coming to Zhou Haochen, Xia Yuzhi deliberately kept a distance, raised his glass, and spoke with a smile.

"I offer a toast to Your Highness."

"Miss Yuzhi, why are you so distant today?"

"You toasted me in my arms that day."

When such dissolute words were spoken, a hint of anger appeared on Xia Yuzhi's pretty face.

Seeing Zhou Haochen's right hand reaching towards her waist, she twisted her waist slightly and dodged.

"Your Highness, please respect yourself. I am not a casual person."

"Hahahaha, Miss Yuzhi, I am being reckless. Sorry for the offense."

"To be honest, I am so happy today."

"What are you happy about, Your Highness?"

"My father ordered me to investigate the White Lotus case. I have already caught the thief of the White Lotus."

"Within three days, we will definitely find the heart of the Earth Mother Tree."

A trace of astonishment appeared on Xia Yuzhi's face, and her jade hand trembled slightly, almost spilling the wine in the glass.

"Your Highness, have you caught the White Lotus thieves?" Xia Yuzhi asked.

Seeing Xia Yuzhi taking the bait, Zhou Haochen's mouth corners slightly raised.

"Alas - let's not talk about business tonight, let's just talk about romance."

"Miss Yuzhi, please sing another song for me."

Xia Yuzhi glanced at Zhou Haochen with a melancholy look, then sat in Zhou Haochen's arms with confidence.

The plump and perky pink buttocks were pressed against Zhou Haochen's lower abdomen.

"Your Highness, I love to listen to stories about detectives investigating crimes."

"Tell me about it."

Xia Yuzhi's voice was enchanting and charming, as if it could turn steel into something as soft as silk.

Hooked!
The corners of Zhou Haochen's mouth curled up slightly.

He said this on purpose for Xia Yuzhi to hear.

Xia Yuzhi didn't know that he had discovered her true identity.

Zhou Haochen took advantage of this and pretended to tell Xia Yuzhi the details of the investigation, asking Xia Yuzhi to take the initiative to contact her accomplices using Morse code.

However, he didn't know that the entire Jiaofangsi's painted boats were under Zhou Haochen's surveillance.

Whoever makes any noise is Xia Yuzhi's accomplice.

This is Zhou Haochen's plan to lure the snake out of its hole.

Zhou Haochen put his arm around Xia Yuzhi's slender waist, showing an expression of enjoyment, and told the story slowly.

Xia Yuzhi felt the fiery palm on her waist, her body stiffened slightly, and she spat inwardly.

For the sake of the church’s greater plans, you’re in luck!
"Miss Yuzhi, after the last dinner, my second brother was ambushed by the White Lotus Sect. I am sure that there must be a White Lotus Sect inside the pleasure boat. Otherwise, how could we accurately locate the time and route of my second brother's departure?"

Xia Yuzhi's heart tightened.

Because Zhou Haochen was right.

She is the traitor.

No matter how Xia Yuzhi's reaction was in her heart, her charming face still had a smile on its face, and her eyes were full of curiosity.

"Your Highness, you are indeed a god at solving cases. So, what are you going to do?"

"The demon from the White Lotus Sect in the painted boat scared me to death."

"Don't panic, Miss Yuzhi. I have already contacted the Imperial Guards. I estimate that in a cup of tea, the Imperial Guards will be able to surround the entire pleasure boat."

"When the time comes, all the people in the pleasure boat, from the madam to the maids, will be thrown into the Sky Prison and severely tortured. We will definitely find the evildoer of the White Lotus Sect."

When Xia Yuzhi heard Zhou Haochen's plan, he took a breath.

What a cruel Thirteenth Prince.

This Thirteenth Prince, who was little-known, was surprisingly ruthless when he took action.

Hundreds of people on the pleasure boat were all thrown into the Sky Prison and tortured. Aren't you afraid that this will lead to a large number of false cases and wrongful convictions?
There was a strange glimmer in Xia Yuzhi's beautiful eyes. Her small, pink and tender feet were shaking rhythmically, and her golden shoe was swaying.

"Start spreading the message!"

Zhou Haochen thought secretly in his heart that Xia Yuzhi was exactly the same as last time, using Morse code to transmit messages.

The most important thing is that the White Lotus Sect used the international standard Morse code table.

If this wasn't done by a fellow time traveler, Zhou Haochen would be able to live stream himself washing his hair upside down.

(End of this chapter)