Chapter 102: Androgynous

Jun Huang snuck away while the others were distracted and took a seat across from Qi Yun. “Something isn’t right.”

Qi Yun nodded. He had a theory. “Many rich families keep impoverished scholars as slaves. They are talented men who were deprived of the opportunity to prove themselves. Their circumstances have forced them to become the property of the rich and powerful.”

Jun Huang arched an eyebrow. She had heard the rumors, but she had never met any slaves like that before. She thought their existence was merely an urban legend, but Qi Yun clearly thought otherwise.

They shared a look. Jun Huang smiled and took a sip of the hot tea on the table. After about the time for an incense stick to burn, the arrogant man bid his friends farewell and walked outside.

Jun Huang nodded at Qi Yun. They got to their feet and followed the man.

They ended up in an inhabited compound. Examinees from rich families often rented a house in the city as their temporary residence instead of living in an inn like the others did.

The arrogant man went straight to one of the side rooms...