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Gu Qianxian slowly opened her eyes, feeling a deep ache throughout her body, as if she had been run over by a cart.
She noticed the jade pendant at the head of the bed, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
The next day, the sky began to lighten with the first light of dawn.
Creak—
The tightly shut door of Yan Yu Tower slowly opened, releasing a waft of languid air.
Xiao Yaohan, dressed in plain clothes and standing tall like jade, was at the entrance, his expression serious.
Behind him followed several guards, clearly out of place in this establishment of pleasure.
A bawd, rubbing her sleepy eyes and yawning, stepped out and immediately spotted Xiao Yaohan.
Her eyes brightened; this man was dressed luxuriously and exuded an extraordinary demeanor, clearly not a common young master.
When he spoke, the bawd's heart soared even higher.
“Madam, I have come to redeem someone.”
Xiao Yaohan got straight to the point, his voice deep and resolute.
“May I ask which lady you wish to redeem?”
The bawd plastered a smile on her face, her tone ingratiating.
“Second floor, room three.”
Xiao Yaohan's words were concise yet carried an undeniable authority.
The bawd's eyes darted as she quickly caught on.
“Are you referring to Gu Qianxian?”
She asked tentatively, calculating in her mind.
Gu Qianxian was her cash cow, proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting; countless men desired to experience her charm.
If it weren't for her strict virtue, she would have likely been sold for a handsome price long ago.
Now that someone wants to redeem her, it was only natural to demand a hefty price.
"I'll have someone call for her right away."
The Bawd laughed heartily, quickly instructing a maid to fetch her.
Gu Qianxian had not slept all night, her mind replaying the events of the previous evening, filled with mixed emotions.
She did not know who that man was or why he had appeared in her room.
Hearing the Bawd's call, Gu Qianxian felt a sudden heaviness in her heart.
Suppressing her unease, she stood up, adjusted her clothes, and slowly made her way downstairs.
"Qianxian, you finally came out! This young master wants to redeem you; you truly are fortunate!"
As soon as the Bawd saw Gu Qianxian, she immediately put on a warm smile, taking her hand and speaking affectionately.
Gu Qianxian raised her eyes to look at the man standing nearby.
His figure bore some resemblance to the man from last night, but his features were now clearly outlined by the morning light.
He had an extraordinarily handsome face, with sharp brows and bright eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips pressed tightly together, exuding an air of coldness.
"Is it him?"
Gu Qianxian's heart skipped a beat, but she dared not confirm it.
She lowered her gaze to hide the complex emotions in her eyes.
Seeing Gu Qianxian silent, the Bawd assumed she was shy and smiled at Xiao Yaohan, saying:
"Young master, look at Gu Qianxian here; she is our Yan Yu Tower's top courtesan. She excels in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She is also quite lovely. If you redeem her, you will definitely not regret it!"
She spoke incessantly while casting meaningful glances at Gu Qianxian.
Xiao Yaohan's gaze fell upon Gu Qianxian, and a flicker of apology crossed his eyes.
"Miss, I sincerely apologize for what happened last night."
He spoke with a low and earnest voice.
"I did not mean to offend; I was simply drugged, which caused me to... lose my composure."
Gu Qianxian's body trembled slightly.
She lifted her head and looked into Xiao Yaohan's sincere eyes, feeling her heart soften.
"I understand."
She spoke softly, her voice carrying a barely perceptible tremor.
"Young Master, there is no need to blame yourself; this is not your fault."
Though she was a woman of the world, she understood right from wrong.
Seeing her so reasonable, Xiao Yaohan felt even more guilty and wanted to make it up to her properly.
"Rest assured, Miss. Since I said I would take responsibility for you, I will certainly do so."
His tone was firm, his gaze intense as he looked at her.
"I will take you away from here and provide you with a stable home."
The Bawd listened from the side, secretly pleased, and quickly interjected:
"Young Master is truly a good man. It is such a blessing for our Qianxian to meet you!"
"But about the ransom money..."
She rubbed her hands together, looking hesitant.
Xiao Yaohan pulled out a stack of silver notes from his pocket and handed them to the Bawd.
"Here are five thousand taels. Is this enough?"
The Bawd took the silver notes, her eyes widening in disbelief as she nodded eagerly.
"Enough, enough! Young Master is truly generous!"
She happily tucked away the silver notes and didn’t forget to remind Gu Qianxian:
"Qianxian, you must take good care of the Young Master in the future; don't forget your mother's kindness!"
Gu Qianxian said nothing, merely lowering her head in silence.
Xiao Yaohan took her hand.
"Let's go."
His palm was warm and dry, carrying a reassuring strength.
Gu Qianxian allowed him to lead her, following him out of Yan Yu Tower.
"Miss, my name is Xiao Yaohan."
Xiao Yaohan turned his head to look at her, his gaze gentle.
"What is your name?"
"Gu Qianxian."
She replied softly, her voice melodious like a yellow oriole.
"Qianxian..."
Xiao Yaohan murmured, committing the name to memory.
"I will take you back to the royal residence, give you a title, and ensure you live a stable life."
He promised again, his tone resolute.
"The royal residence?"
A ripple of emotion stirred within Gu Qianxian's heart.
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