Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 623

Chapter 623: Chapter 620: Colluding with Evil_1

Fan Yuhuai waved away the alcohol fumes coming at him, his eyes fixed on Zhong Shaozhong. He frowned and stepped back.

Seeing that everyone else was also extremely drunk, Fan Yuhuai thought about how the Crown Prince had sent him to capture the traitor. Yet, here they were drinking in a brothel, doing nothing wrong. How was he supposed to capture anyone?

In his dilemma, Fan Yuhuai called over the brothel’s madam and asked, "When did Master Zhong come here?"

The brothel’s madam glanced at Zhong Shaozhong and answered truthfully.

"He hasn’t been here long. How did all these officials get so drunk?" Fan Yuhuai looked at a trembling girl and pointed at her. "You... tell me, how much did these gentlemen drink?"

"Oh dear! Master Fan!" Zhong Shaozhong laughed as he pressed down Fan Yuhuai’s hand, standing in front of him, reeking of alcohol. "Why make it hard for this beautiful girl? Anything... you need to know, just ask me!"

"You are the Duke. I dare not make it hard for you! It’s just that I received a report of a conspiracy here. Since you are so magnanimous, why not... come with me to see the Crown Prince and Master Tan to explain everything clearly!"

Having said that, Fan Yuhuai was resolute, saying, "Escort the Duke and these gentlemen back to the Court of Judicial Review to sober up. Meanwhile... bring the brothel’s madam and the girls too. We need to find out what kind of wine they gave you that got you all drunk in such a short time!"

"Alright, alright! Master Fan wants us to see the Crown Prince, so we’ll go. But... could you keep it quiet? I’ve just been promoted, and I’m excited... so I invited my old subordinates for some fun. Some of them have strict households. They would be in trouble if this gets out! Master Fan... please be lenient. We’ll go on our own, okay?"

Zhong Shaozhong smiled again and tugged at his garment, saying, "Look... we’re still in our underclothes. Surely, Master Fan won’t let us go out like this and lose face?"

"Fine! I’ll wait downstairs for you! Just don’t make it hard for me!" Fan Yuhuai turned to his subordinates and said, "Escort these girls and the madam out! Get some carriages for the Duke and the gentlemen!"

"Yes!"

The Patrol Camp troops moved into action amid the screams and cries of the brothel girls. The madam rushed to Fan Yuhuai, trembling in panic.

"Master Fan! Please... be merciful. These girls are delicate; they can’t go to a place like the Court of Judicial Review!" The madam quickly took out a silver note and secretly stuffed it into Fan Yuhuai’s hand. "This is for the officials’ tea! Please... be kind. These girls can’t endure that kind of suffering!"

Fan Yuhuai took the silver note and handed it to a subordinate standing behind him. "This is evidence of bribery! Keep it safe!"

"Yes!"

The madam’s face turned as pale as a sheet. She tried to plead again, but soldiers entering to arrest the girls pushed her aside.

The imperial guards were also upset. They stood up, protecting the girls behind them.