"Everyone, stop quarreling. Just treat it as giving me face."
In the hall, a certain person, who was the target of everyone's criticism, slowly took off the three-star gold emblem on her collar. The golden purple flower reflected a dazzling luster under the sunlight. The empire's military emblem. How beautiful!
She then took out the General's sword seal from her Cosmos Sack and gave it to Shangguan Jingyue.
Shangguan Jingyue laughed softly. "Then I'll keep it for you."
"En, thank you."
"Seven Sea King, Duke Lan, you know that I didn't kill your two grandsons, so don't force me. Don't forget that when a rabbit is cornered, it will bite. Besides, I, Lin Muyu, am not a rabbit. Xiao Han will find out the truth behind Tang Lu and Tang Tian's assassination and seek justice for you. In addition, the Tang family's bloodline has not ended. Don't forget that Xiao Xi is also your granddaughter. In my hometown, girls can also inherit the family business."
Tang Lan looked at him coldly. "Many thanks for Commander Yu's good intentions. This old subject appreciates it. Our Tang family's matters will naturally be handled by ourselves. There is no need for Commander Yu to worry."
Lin Muyu smiled and took off her heavy helmet. She tucked it under her armpit and turned to look at Qin Yin. "Your Highness, I no longer have a military position and title. Does that mean I can no longer stay in Ze Tian Palace Hall? If that's the case, I'll take my leave first."
Qin Yin was a little flustered. "You … are you angry?"
"No, I'm going to eat my fill. There are still important things to do in the afternoon."
"Alright, go then."
Thus, Lin Muyu strode out of Ze Tian Palace Hall and took Snowtreader's reins from Bai Yin. Looking at Lin Muyu's expression, Bai Yin smiled. "Looking at Commander's expression, you must have averted the disaster. I've always said that those people from the Tang family always want to harm Commander. They are really despicable. Commander, am I right?"
"That's not right." Lin Muyu pointed at her collar. "Didn't you see that my general has been removed?"
"This …"
"Bai Yin, let's find a place to eat and drink. My treat."
"Okay, I know a good place to go."
"Lead the way."
"Yes!"
…
When it was almost noon, the two appeared on the north side of Tongtian Street. There were many restaurants here, and it was the most popular place in the Imperial Capital. Bai Yin led his horse straight to a beautifully decorated restaurant and smiled, "Here it is."
"Clear Sky Pavilion?"
Lin Muyu looked up at the shop sign.
Bai Yin said, "Grand Purity Pavilion's wine and meat are extraordinarily fragrant, and they're also extraordinarily expensive. A single tray of Yin Flower Beef Buns can be sold for ten Jin Yin coins, and the wine and meat are even more expensive."
"Brat, you're killing me!"
"Commander, you said you would treat me to a big meal!"
"Forget it, let's go in."
"Alright!"
The two of them stepped into the restaurant together. Immediately, a 30-year-old woman wearing a long pink dress walked over and said with a smile, "Oh, it's you two generals. Come in quickly, this humble restaurant has a new batch of game. I guarantee you two will have a taste!"
"Game?"
Lin Muyu frowned and said in a small voice, "When I was cultivating in the Dragon Seeking Forest, I ate game every day without fail. Hmph!"
Bai Yin laughed. "Commander, you'll find out very soon."
The two of them asked for a private room, and after ordering a lot of food and wine, the lady boss left. Not long after, two courtesans walked in, one carrying a pipa and the other a harp. Both of them were extremely beautiful, at least an eight out of ten. Bai Yin's eyes almost popped out of their sockets as he muttered, "Grand Purity Pavilion's game is really top-notch in the Imperial Capital!"
"So this is game …" Lin Muyu grinned but didn't say anything. She poured herself a cup of wine and drank by herself.
The two courtesans began to sing. Their voices were clear and sweet, and their skills were quite good. Even someone like Lin Muyu, who didn't understand music, could hear the bitterness and melancholy in the music.
By the time the song was over, Lin Muyu had already finished seven beef buns and a large piece of wild boar leg.
"Sirs."
The girl carrying the pipa said, "My name is Zhao Qin, and I'm proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. My ancestral home is Cloud Province's Shangyuan Commandery, and because of the chaos of war, I came to the Imperial Capital. If you don't abandon me, I'm willing to redeem my value at 1,400 Jinn Coins.
I'm willing to be a slave or a servant. "At this time, the red-clothed girl on the right also said," My name is Liu Lan, and my ancestral home is Qihai Province's Pingyuan Commandery. My mother died when I was young, and my father was a soldier. He died in battle against the demons half a year ago, and his pension was taken by County Chief Blackheart. With no one to rely on, I can only sell myself as a slave or a servant. If you don't abandon me, I'm willing to redeem my value at 1,000 Jinn Coins. "
Lin Muyu was silent.
Bai Yin said with a smile, "Sirs, my lord is of noble character and unquestionable integrity. He doesn't lack women, so … there's no need for you to introduce yourselves. Just play and sing, and the reward will not be small."
"Yes!"
At this time, Lin Muyu slowly put down the cup in her hand and said, "Zhao Qin, how did you end up like this? If it was only because of the chaos of war, you could have found a good family and married them with your beauty. How did you end up as a prostitute? "
Zhao Qin's delicate body trembled, and her beautiful eyes were covered with a layer of mist. "Sirs, please understand. After my house was burned to the ground, I was captured. They … they defiled my body that night. How could an unclean body marry someone? That's why I ended up in this state."
"Liu Lan, are you the same?" Lin Muyu asked.
"Yes." Liu Lan sat there in silence, not daring to say anything. Both of them could see that this young general in front of them had an extraordinary bearing. The confidence and calmness in his speech were not something those mercenaries could compare to. Presumably, his identity was extraordinary. Moreover, the golden purple flower embroidered on his white robe made it even more obvious that he was of high status.
Bai Yin was a little surprised. "Commander, why are you asking about this?"
Lin Muyu said, "The human traffickers in Yan Lanyan City are becoming more and more rampant. They abduct and sell young girls everywhere to be the singers and dancers of Yan Lanyan City. Those who aren't good-looking are sold as prostitutes, and no one cares about their crimes."
Bai Yin laughed. "This … this is something that has happened since ancient times. Who cares?"
"I'll take care of it."
Lin Muyu smiled. She took out a gold note from her bosom and placed it on the table. "I'll help you two redeem your freedom. But you need to tell me who sold you here. I'll follow the clues and uproot this power!"
"Sirs, you have to think this through. The business of selling prostitutes is very profitable. The backers behind them are not small."
"I even dared to offend Tang Lan and Su Muyun. What can this backer do to me?"
Today, Lin Muyu held the military power. With the strength of the Longdan Army Camp, it was enough to support half of the imperial capital. In addition, with the help of Feng Jixing, Xiao Han, and others, the time was ripe. Lin Muyu could indeed do some things that she couldn't do in the past.
The two prostitutes were dumbfounded. This young general in front of them actually said that he dared to offend even the Seven Seas King and the Cloud King. His identity was even more obvious. There were only two people who dared to say such words in Lanyan City. One was Feng Jixing, and the other was Lin Muyu. And this handsome person in front of them was definitely not Feng Jixing. Then it was the legendary Lin Muyu who defeated the demon race in the Wildfire Plains!
Zhao Qin's delicate body trembled slightly. She prostrated on the ground and said gratefully, "Thank you, Sirs, for giving me a new lease of life … This servant was sold to the imperial capital by a group of ruffians. I only remember … they had an organization called the Copper Dagger Gang. Everyone would carry a bronze dagger with them. Many disobedient women would die under their daggers."
"Copper Dagger Gang?"
Lin Muyu frowned and asked, "Bai Yin, do you know about the Copper Dagger Gang?"
"I do."
Bai Yin ate and said, "Sirs, you can't be planning to make a move against the Copper Dagger Gang, right?"
"Can't I?"
"That's fine, but the Seven Seas King's Mansion is thinking of ways to frame you, and yet you're running off to save a girl who has lost her footing. Is this really good? Won't you disappoint Xiao Han, Feng Jixing, and the others?"
"They won't, they understand me."
"That's fine." Bai Yin said, "The Copper Dagger Gang is different from Situ Sen's Heaven Execution Society. The Copper Dagger Gang only lives underground, and all of their transactions are done in secret. I only know that the Copper Dagger Gang has been around for less than three years. The leader of the Copper Dagger Gang is a man called 'Liu Jun'. It is said that he has dealings with the Imperial Guard and some of the lower and middle level officers of the major corps. So, it won't be as easy to remove the Copper Dagger Gang as you think."
"Liu Jun?"
Lin Muyu muttered, "Why does this hateful name sound so familiar?"
"This subordinate doesn't know. If Sirs wants to find Liu Jun, it's very simple. You just need to find a young and beautiful woman to use as bait. Walk in the alleys of the old city area at night, and someone from the Copper Dagger Gang will naturally 'receive' her."
"Please don't!"
Lyulan, the songstress, was like a frightened little beast as she said, "The Copper Dagger Gang … Whenever they catch a young and beautiful girl, they will definitely defile her first … No … You can't!"
Lin Muyu flashed a radiant smile and said, "Don't worry, with me here, no one can touch her. Bai Yin, continue."
Bai Yin nodded and explained, "The leaders of the Copper Dagger Gang are divided into 10 ranks from low to high. The lowest rank is called Snake Head, and above it are Eagle Head, Wolf Head, Bear Head, Shark Head, Leopard Head, Lizard Head, Whale Head, Tiger Head, and Dragon Head. Generally speaking, Snake Head is just a small fry. If he captures more than 3 women, he will be promoted to Eagle Head. If Eagle Head captures 6 women, he will be promoted to Wolf Head. Wolf Head needs to capture … … uh, this subordinate's math isn't too good, so I can't calculate anymore. Anyway, the Copper Dagger Gang's Wolf Head is called Liu Jun.
You can imagine how many innocent women he has captured. "Lin Muyu was dumbfounded. She murmured," What a great MLM gang … If I don't destroy this Copper Dagger Gang, it will be a disgrace to my identity as a transmigrator. "
Bai Yin was at a loss, "What is MLM … … and what is transmigration … …"
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