Masquerade.

Following the moon they arrive on Guangxi street.

This time, Song Jia accepted his attendant's company. The dark alley was giving them chills on their backs and no man was around at that late hour.

"Isn't this creepy? All the street. Maybe you should hide somewhere so that he will not hesitate to approach!" (Song Jia)

"I will hide inside these empty barrels young master. If he tries to do something dirty, I will jump to help you." (Fei Yi)

"Fine." (Song Jia)

Ten minutes are passing and no one shows up. Fei Yi is almost losing his temper inside the barrels.

"I can't breathe well inside this cramped place! Is it here already?" (Fei Yi)

"Shush....! He'is not here yet! Wait quietly!" (Song Jia)

"Damnit, how long should I wait? I am suffocating inside!" (Fei Yi)

"Wait until we see who shows up!" (Song Jia)

"Master, we are looking like two thieves who are trying to steal the chickens from an old farmer!" (Fei Yi)

"You mean....that....?" (Song Jia)

"I meant to say that we look ridiculously!" (Fei Yi)

"Just shut up and wait!" (Song Jia)

As they were becoming more and more anxious, more minutes were passing. When the full moon arrives above their heads, three man are popping up from nowhere and approach the meeting place. Fei Yi was still waiting inside the barrel.

"Who are you guys? Do you want something from me? I don't think I have an appointment with you tonight!"(Song Jia)

Hearing more than two voices, Fei Yi jumps from inside the barrel.

"Oh..., it seems that you are not alone! We have more company brothers! (looking at the other two) (burlgar 1)

"Hahaha...don't say!" (the other two)

Fei Yi interrupts their little conversation.

"What the hell do you want from my master? Who sent you here?" (Fei Yi)

"What do we want? We want money of course!" (burlgar 1)

"If we kidnapp you, the lord will pay a lot of money to save your life! It seems that you are very precious little man!" (burlgar 2)

"We only want money!" (burglar 3)

"If you want money, than I will give you money but you must firstly tell me who asked you to kidnapp me? And who sent the letter? (throwing a bag with money toward them)" (Song Jia)

"No, no, no, you don't get it little man! We are the ones who ask questions here, not you! This amount is not enough to pay for your servant, we can gain more on you from your father. You are in a bad situation but I am kind enough to divulge our scheme you...." (burglar 1)

"Hey, dude! Stop talking and let's tie them up!" (burglar 3)

"What's the hurry! Let's give the little man an explanation. Son, the things are like this....(pause). There's a dancer at the Grand Blossom Pavilion who fancies me, so I found out about the little master of the Song house interest in this scholar. She told me about your letters and his refusal to meet you, so I knocked him down and left a false note for you. See, it's very simple! Satisfied little man?" (burglar 1)

"Damn you! Did you hurt the scholar?" (Song Jia)

" No way! Maybe I will make some money on it too! Many people love him!" (burlgar 1)

"Tell me where he is and I will spare you!" (Song Jia)

"Do you really think you can beat us? It's three to two and we're up against a servant and a pampered boy! Very amusing!" (burlgar 1)

"Let's catch them already!" (bulgar 3)

"You should listen to your buddy man. If my young master gets angry, I don't know if you three will leave this place in one piece!" (Fei Yi)

"The servant speaks....! Hahaha...!!! (burlgars)

Suddenly Song Jia and Fei Yi start attacking the three burlgars and after a fierce struggle, the three evil doers end up disfigured.

"This is what you deserve bastards! Now tell us where is the scholar or I will break all of your bones!" (Fei Yi)

"No, stop, don't hit us anymore! I will tell you!" (burglar 1)

"Fine. Speak."(Song Jia)

"He's kept at Grand Blossom Pavilion by our accomplice! The girl that I spoke about a while ago. We drugged him and close it in one of the rooms."(burglar 1)

"How can I recognize the girl?" (Song Jia)

"Tall, black hair, brown eyes, she usually dresses up in purple. Her name is Meigui!" (burglar1)

"Fine. I will go to verify your words right away." (Song Jia)

"Fei Yi, tie them and keep them in our old barn until I rescue the scholar!" (Song Jia)

"Are you going there alone?" (Fei Yi)

"Yes. I can deal with one woman by myself!" (Song Jia)

When the conversation is over, they go in different directions. Song Jia still has to find the poor scholar who was drugged and sequestered by the beautiful enchantress.

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