Heavenly Dao Formula

What is this all about? The proprietress didn't realize it for a long time. Aren't the girls in the brothel all her personal belongings? Don't talk about imprisonment and coercion, even if you beat him to death, the government won't pursue him too much, right?

The Zui brothel did not do this, but several other brothels have had such incidents, and they paid for it in the end.

After all, they are helpless, either homeless or orphans, who cares about their life and death?

Wait a minute—she suddenly realized something was wrong, how did the secretariat know about it? "Could it be that Liu Ruyan was taken away by you—"

"That's right. She has already signed up for the special training class of the Bureau, and today should be the first day of reporting." Li Xing tapped on the table and said, "Liu Ruyan's absence has caused a conflict between the Prime Minister Xia and His Royal Highness the Princess. Pay attention, we only found out that such a thing happened in the drunk brothel later. It seems...you have confessed to all of this."

The proprietress was sweating immediately.

She overlooked one thing.

That is, the government is no longer effective, and the real management of the city is the Jinxia General Affairs Bureau.

Liu Ruyan was nothing at all, but when the other party brought out the names of Fu Cheng of the Privy Council and Princess Guangping, the nature of the matter changed.

She didn't believe that whether a mere gentry went to report or not would attract the attention of these two big men. When the other party came to the door at this time, they could only say that the bureau itself was watching the drunken brothel, and Liu Ruyan was just acting for them. It's just an excuse!

Since it's an excuse, it doesn't matter whether it is reasonable to imprison and coerce Liu Ruyan, what matters is what the bureau wants to do.

The proprietress immediately pushed Qian Yin to Li Xing, and at the same time showed her face to please, "My lord, you misunderstood. I really didn't know that she was the person that the affairs bureau liked. In fact, as long as Master Xia said something about this kind of thing, how can I stop it?" It’s too late to be happy for her! In addition, this time, if you are acquainted with the second time, you guys often come to the drunk brothel to have fun, so it’s not a problem to get half of the expenses.”

In an instant, she was ready to surrender Liu Ruyan to others.

In the business field, these are all necessary arrangements.

Although it may offend the talented Zhou, anyone with a discerning eye knows that she can't be blamed for it—a ruthless character that even the Wang family can't resist, there is no reason why Zui brothel dares to defy.

As a bustard who has been in this business for decades, she also understands one thing in her heart, that is, the Bureau has no intention of tearing up the face, and even has a little idea of ​​​​keeping it secret, otherwise it will not send only one person to talk, but bring the Then the brigade seized the drunk brothel.

Li Xing put the money aside, "I'll take it as your admission."

"My lord!" The proprietress said quickly, "This matter can't be said to be reasonable, but it is commonplace. The arrest team can't punish me for this, right?"

"Master Xia has indeed said that the law does not go back to the past, so what you did to Miss Liu Ruyan is the last case." Li Xing took out a document and spread it out in front of her, "This new policy will soon come to an end." To be announced, there are regulations prohibiting restriction of personal freedom, illegal imprisonment, and lynching, etc., you can see for yourself.”

The proprietress leaned over to take a closer look, and suddenly felt a chill behind her back!

This new policy didn't mention brothels in a single word, but the whole article hit her heart!

"My lord, this matter--it's not feasible!" The proprietress wailed, "If there is no restriction on movement, wouldn't the girls leave whenever they want? I have raised them for more than ten years, and I don't even have the right to beat and scold them? And what about those who sell themselves into slavery? Their freedom is no longer under the control of the master? Once the new policy comes out, this Jinxia City will definitely be in chaos!"

She was very clear about the means by which she made the nobles obey orders and earned a lot of money for her. First, they cannot be locked up, and second, they cannot be tortured. How many of those people will stay in the drunken brothel obediently?

Not to mention Qing Guanren, even the Hong Guanren might be ready to move.

Originally, the only thing that could restrain the latter is the ransom fee. If another brothel pays a high price to buy it, can't I break the opponent's leg as an example? Wouldn't the whole business be in chaos?

"Don't take yourself too seriously, even if there are no brothels, Jinxia City will not be affected much." Li Xing imitated his boss's tone and said, "In short, this matter has been decided, although the Lord Fucheng stipulates that the law is not Go back, but ask you to inform every woman in the house of the new regulations immediately. Neither the redemption fee nor the right to groom can be used as a reason for restricting freedom or threatening, if they are willing to use other methods to redeem themselves, such as working to earn Money and silver, the brothel must not interfere in any way."

"My lord, you are going to die in a brothel!" the proprietress howled.

"The new regulations have been shown to you, and you can decide how to do it yourself." Li Xing was indifferent - he knew that even if these people lost their brothels, their savings would be more than most of the city residents. It's just a bargaining gesture. "But if a similar situation happens again next time, you and I won't be sitting here talking—the dungeon of the Privy Council is still much empty."

...

Under Li's leadership, Liu Ruyan walked into the central mansion of the Privy Council. The little girl she saw that day came out of this big house.

After passing a lobby full of tables, she came to a side room full of candles, and Li closed the door behind her.

"Please sit down."

The man who was writing something quickly at the square table pointed to a chair opposite.

It wasn't until Liu Ruyan sat down that he realized that the man in simple gray cloth in front of him was probably the person in charge of the Bureau and the Privy Council, the celebrity in front of Princess Guangping, and Mr. Fu Cheng.

And the other party's words also confirmed her conjecture.

"I'm Xia Fan. Are you Ruyan Liu?" He picked up a stack of papers and flipped through them while asking, "Hey, it's a hassle if there is no electric light, and it takes a lot of time to look at the list."

Electric... lights? Liu Ruyan blinked, what was that?

"Lord Xia, please restrain yourself." Li reminded with a blank expression on the side.

"Well, according to the content filled in the registration form..." Xia Fan's gaze stayed on one spot on the paper, "You are familiar with poetry, painting, and playing piano and chess?"

Liu Ruyan couldn't help feeling her cheeks getting hot—in order to increase the possibility of passing the registration, she wrote down everything she knew. Although it is true that she can be called good at the drunken brothel, it is just a small square of land. The so-called there are people beyond people, and there is a sky beyond the sky, she doesn't think this thing can be seen by the other party.

After all, this person is the proud son of heaven who has already grasped the real power of the Fucheng before reaching the weak crown, and he is a rare existence in the whole Daqi.

"Back to my lord, Minnv only knows a little bit..."

The fox demon couldn't help chuckling.

Xia Fan also showed a smile.

Liu Ruyan was a little apprehensive for a moment, did he answer something wrong?

"Coincidentally," Xia Fan put down the list and said, "I just happen to know a little bit of everything. But a little bit is enough. With this resume alone, you are an excellent talent that the Bureau needs. I happen to have a job that is very lacking." Man, Miss Liu, would you like to give it a try?"

Excellent people... work...?

The meaning of these words, could it be——

Liu Ruyan raised her head in surprise, "My lord, what do you mean..."

"Well," Xia Fan nodded, "You have been selected as a reserve official."