Chapter 37: The Startling Appearance of a Female Corpse

Upon hearing that they were looking for the madam, the crowd dispersed, unwilling to waste their time.

A servant led the master and the two servants to a private room, then went off to summon Madam Wang, the current manager of the Wanhong Pavilion.

"My apologies for the delay; I failed to welcome such distinguished guests. May I ask which girl this handsome young master intends to redeem?"

The voice preceded the person, and soon, a middle-aged woman walked in with a beaming smile. Before she was even close, the scent of heavy powder wafted over from several yards away.

Luo Yunqiao subtly increased the distance between them and replied, "I presume you are Madam Wang? I have come to redeem a girl named Hehua."

As she spoke, Luo Yunqiao signaled to Yinxin, who promptly placed a fifty-tael banknote on the table. Madam Wang glanced at the note, a flicker of excitement crossing her eyes, though it vanished instantly, replaced by a look of great difficulty.

"This..."

Luo Yunqiao remained silent, merely prompting Yinxin to produce another fifty taels, which made the madam grin from ear to ear.

"These hundred taels are a token of appreciation for your trouble, Madam Wang. Please help me locate this girl, Hehua. If she is found, I will pay an additional redemption fee."

The madam replied with a smile, "That is easily said, but we do not ask for the girls' past names here; they all go by stage names. If you are certain this Hehua is in our Wanhong Pavilion, perhaps you could describe her features so I might find her?"

Luo Yunqiao was taken aback, not expecting such a rule in a brothel. It seemed this trip would not be as smooth as she had initially hoped. She then described Hehua’s appearance: "She is about thirteen years old, has a red mole behind her ear, and came from a wealthy household, so she should be literate."

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