Capture the Jade (Attacking the Jade) - Chapter 20-Part 4
Chapter 20-Part 4
Moreover, Lin Chengyou was one of the most prominent figures in Chang’an, and she had long intended to push Juan Erli into his sight. If Juan Erli could catch the eye of such a favored son of heaven, even she, as the madam, would rise in status.
However, Juan Erli was too frightened, and with such an uncooperative daughter, the madam dared not act rashly.
As expected, Lin Chengyou didn’t even glance at her and simply said, “Next.”
This time, Wei Zi stepped forward.
She was voluptuous and graceful, her makeup carefully applied.
On her forehead was a delicate pink flower design, while her lips were painted a deep crimson.
Lin Chengyou pointed at the drawing and asked, “Have you seen this before?”
Wei Zi was far more meticulous than E Ji.
She held her round fan against her ample chest, bent over to examine the drawing from various angles, and even walked around the table to get a better look.
In her distraction, she accidentally dropped the fan at Lin Chengyou’s feet.
“Oh~” She bit her red lips flirtatiously and bent down to pick it up, only for Lin Chengyou to let out a scoff and step on the fan.
Wei Zi covered her lips with a laugh.
Not only was this young man handsome, but he also had a kind of arrogant charm.
She had long wanted to flirt with him but hadn’t found the chance.
Now that she was close to him, how could she not take the opportunity to test him?
Unexpectedly, this Shizi understood her intentions.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she gently tugged at the fan, but Lin Chengyou pressed down harder.
The fan, along with its frame, splintered into pieces—no, into dust.
Her heart instantly turned cold as she heard Lin Chengyou laugh, “Understood it yet? You can’t even make sense of such a large drawing. If you ask me, there’s no need for you to stay in Pingkang Ward any longer.”
Wei Zi trembled and nodded.
“I-I understand.”
“Have you seen this before or not?”
“No, I haven’t.”
Lin Chengyou said, “If you haven’t seen it, then leave.”
Wei Zi, shaken, returned to her place.
Someone outside seemed to snicker, but with her legs trembling, she couldn’t muster the strength to find out who it was.
Next came Yao Huang and Hong Ge.
One was slender and graceful, her waist so thin it seemed it could be encircled with a single hand.
The other was charming and adorable, her movements carrying the poise of a noble lady.
Teng Yuyi observed from the side and secretly thought that Caifeng Tower indeed lived up to its reputation.
Just the presence of these four extraordinary beauties was enough to attract a swarm of admirers from the entire city.
After seeing what happened to Wei Zi, the two women dared not provoke Lin Chengyou.
They obediently examined the painting and quickly withdrew, saving a lot of time.
Once everyone in the room had examined the painting, He Mingsheng urged the people outside to come in. Half an hour passed, yet no one had recognized the scene in the drawing.
He Mingsheng personally went outside to check, and all those who had already examined the painting, whether male or female, were gathered downstairs in the main hall.
Only one person remained in the corridor.
He Mingsheng couldn’t recall the person’s name, but E Ji called out, “Qing Zhi, come in now. You’re the last one.”
Then she explained to Lin Chengyou, “Last month, one of our tower’s courtesans, Ge Jin, had her face ruined by a fierce ghost. Qing Zhi was her personal maid. After Ge Jin was injured, she needed constant care, so Qing Zhi was delayed in arriving.”
As they spoke, the maid Qing Zhi entered.
She was about fifteen or sixteen, with dark skin and a somewhat dull appearance. After entering, she gave Lin Chengyou a slight bow and walked clumsily to the desk.
Teng Yuyi stared at her without blinking.
This was the last person from the tower.
If even Qing Zhi hadn’t seen the well, then Lin Chengyou’s guess might be wrong.
But Lin Chengyou clearly never doubted his own abilities.
He looked at Qing Zhi and asked with certainty, “Where have you seen this well?”
Qing Zhi stared at the drawing for a while, then cheerfully replied, “I haven’t seen it.”
Lin Chengyou’s smile froze.
“Look carefully.”
Qing Zhi waved her hand.
“I really haven’t seen it.”
