Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1584 Spending time

The shopkeeper of the building came over with a smile on his round face. "My dear guests, harmony brings wealth. As early as when this girl entered the building, I checked her invitation card and she is definitely from Qianjinfang. As for this hero Geng, weapons are prohibited in the building. I had no choice but to break your sword. We are willing to compensate you with an equivalent amount of gold as an apology."

After he said that, he waved his hand, and a waiter brought up a tray, but on it was only a gold leaf.

Seeing this, Geng Nan said angrily: "You Zuiyuelou, you are so arrogant. My sword..."

"If the sword of Master Geng is a genuine Qingping, whether Zuiyuelou can afford to compensate is another matter." Mingxiang interrupted Geng Nan in a calm voice, "But if it was broken by a small copper coin, it is impossible."

The stunned crowd then realized that what Geng Nan was holding was not the Qingping Sword, the sect's treasure of Xiaojinghu, but just a similar replica. No wonder it broke so easily.

After being pointed out by Mingxiang, Geng Nan became furious but did not dare to attack again. He took the gold leaf angrily and left Zuiyue Tower in disgrace.

The shopkeeper and Fang Zilan nodded and said, "It is our fault for disturbing the pleasure of the ladies at Qianjinfang. All the expenses of the ladies at the Spring Festival Party will be charged to our account."

Zuiyue Tower is a den of debauchery and extravagance. Moreover, the expenses for one person during the ten days before and after the Spring Party are already a large sum. However, the shopkeeper said he would cover the expenses for three people. This naked flattery obviously confirmed the identity of Fang Zilan and her group as a wealthy family.

Everyone in the hall finally reacted, and those who were more observant finally understood what Fang Zilan meant by "half a man of the world" and the Zhen family of Qianjinfang.

It is said in martial arts world that when Zixiu wiped out the entire family of Cangjian Villa, a servant of the Zhen family escaped by chance. Although his face was burned, his desire for revenge remained, so he founded Qianjinfang, wandered on the edge of martial arts world and the court, bought and sold information all over the world, just to take revenge one day.

Therefore, the people in Qianjinfang all call themselves the Zhen family, and the most valuable thing in the workshop is Zixiu's news, and all transactions are a thousand taels of gold.

However, Zixiu's whereabouts were mysterious. Since the establishment of Qianjinfang, only one person paid a thousand gold coins to buy Zixiu's whereabouts for one day, and no one has bought it since then.

Fang Zilan ignored all the looks around her. She placed the teacup on the table slowly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, shopkeeper. It's only a hundred taels of gold. I can still afford it."

An imperial censor stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, as the head of the clan, Prince Rong'an is so sensible. It is a blessing for our capital. I also implore Your Majesty to approve this matter."

The other adults echoed, and Zhuge Yu watched coldly, his expression darkening. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Li Shengxuan waving his hand impatiently, saying that the matter would be discussed later.

Unexpectedly, several adults immediately knelt beside Prince Rong'an, and said as they knelt: "Your Majesty, we beg you to grant your approval!" Their voices were so loud and coercive, as if they would not grant their approval and would not get up forever.

Li Shengxuan's expression turned cold. Xiahou Zhang on the side tactfully called for the court to be dismissed. However, as expected, the gentlemen had no intention of retreating. Instead, they straightened their backs and knelt even more straight.

Seeing this, Li Shengxuan stood up and said sternly, word by word: "If you want to kneel, then kneel, but don't try to threaten me." After he said that, he left.

Xiahou Zhang followed him, and the palace servants filed in, cleaning and tidying up as usual, with their heads down and their eyes submissive, as if they had not noticed the gentlemen kneeling on the ground. Prince Rong'an, who had been kneeling on the ground, suddenly stood up and chased Li Shengxuan towards the imperial study, "Your Majesty..."

The sudden change made the remaining adults kneeling on the ground a little at a loss. Wei Mao was the first to walk out, not even bothering to glance at this group of people.

Fang Zilan said leisurely, "Prince Rong'an has left. Do you want to continue kneeling?" She raised her eyebrows and said, "It looks like the hall will be closed and locked soon. It would be really tough to be locked up all night in this warm and cold weather."

Upon hearing this, all the lords stood up and left in groups of two or three. Only Zhuge Yu stood there and looked at Fang Zilan and said, "Why did Lord Yue threaten them?"

"I don't know what benefits King Rong'an promised them, but they all rushed to be used as pawns." Fang Zilan shook her head. Zhuge Yu coughed lightly, "Lord Yueguogong, please be careful with your words."

Fang Zilan said nothing more and walked out of the palace slowly. On the other side, Prince Rong'an knelt down and begged in vain. It was not until dark that he stumbled out of the palace with the help of people around him.

However, after leaving the palace, Prince Rong'an did not go directly back to the Royal Inn, but went to Xiangsheng Restaurant. In the private room on the top floor, Prince Chujiang had been waiting for a long time.

No one could have imagined that the King of Chujiang, a murderer wanted by the whole world, would actually change his appearance and walk in and out of the capital so brazenly.

"Your Highness, I send my regards to you on behalf of my son." Prince Chujiang bowed respectfully. Prince Rong'an looked sinister, "What do you want in exchange for Rong'er being released?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty." The corners of Chujiang King's lips curved into a smile, "My master said that as long as Your Majesty presents the white jade tiger talisman, we will return the princess intact."

"My nephew, the emperor, has always been righteous. How could he give in so easily?" Prince Rong'an's face was as gloomy as water. "Besides, as long as Fang Zilan is here, there is no way I can get the white jade tiger talisman!"

Hearing Fang Zilan's name, the corners of King Chujiang's lips stiffened for a moment, but King Rong'an did not give him a chance to react, "If your son wants me to present the white jade tiger talisman, it is better to clean up the mess first. Killing Fang Zilan will benefit everyone."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Fang Zilan will be dealt with sooner or later." Prince Chujiang lowered his eyes slightly, restrained his expression and said, "But before that, Your Majesty, please get the white jade tiger talisman, otherwise no one can guarantee that the princess will be safe and sound."

"You..." Prince Rong'an stamped his feet angrily, and Prince Chujiang chuckled, "Your Highness, please don't get angry, or you will hurt yourself. My son, considering our long-term friendship, ordered me to tell you a message - the Di Rong delegation will arrive in Beijing soon, and this is your last chance. Before the Di Rong delegation leaves Beijing, the princess will be safe and sound. But if after the Di Rong delegation leaves Beijing, your Highness still cannot present the white jade tiger talisman, then at the princess' wedding, someone will expose the fake princess on the spot, and then your Highness will be guilty of deceiving the emperor, and it will be better for you to reunite with the real princess in the underworld."

A flash of surprise flashed across Prince Rong'an's eyes, "What does your young master mean..."

Prince Chujiang put his finger on his lips and made a gesture to keep quiet. "It's good that Your Majesty knows it in your heart. I have said everything I need to say. I hope that next time we meet, I can bring the princess with me."