Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 325: Mr. Chen pays for tonight's consumption

Qingchun Tower faces Zhengyang Street in front and Tongji Canal in the back.

After nightfall, the lights are bright, the room is filled with wine and women.

Zhu Houzhao had planned to sneak to the brothel today to take a look. Ever since Gu Dayong told him about the brothel, he had been thinking about it.

He had tried to ask Chen Ce before, but the younger brother didn't seem to be very interested in it and didn't allow him to come privately.

But that's the nature of young people. The more you forbid them to do something, the more curious they become.

So he brought Liu Jin here tonight.

The courtesan of Qingchun Tower happened to be singing tonight, so Zhu Houzhao planned to go and listen. He wanted to see what was the difference between the courtesan of Qingchun Tower and the women in the palace, and why she could make so many men so excited.

But he was blocked by Turtle Man.

There are so many people who want to see the oiran, and so many men in the brothel have spent huge sums of money but still cannot see her. Do you think you can see her just like that?

If you want to see the courtesan in Qingchunlou, you must not only be rich but also talented. Do you think you are Tang Yin? If you want to see the courtesan, then you can see her?

Zhu Houzhao was indignant. He was compared with others in terms of talent. He boasted that he was also quite knowledgeable.

However, there are several masters who came to Qingchun Tower tonight. Judging from the tone of those Confucian scholars, they seem to be the Four Talents of the Capital. Although they are not as famous as the Four Talents of Wuzhong, they are also quite famous in the Capital.

Three of the four talented men in the capital have arrived, namely Cai Quanfang, Xu Feng and Zhang Tingyong. Li Gui, who is the most famous among Confucian scholars, has not arrived yet.

When the three talented men saw Zhu Houzhao being so rude, they mocked him for being so young and not even fully grown, so what was he doing when he met the courtesan?
Zhu Houzhao said he was listening to music, which caused everyone to burst into laughter.

Zhu Houzhao had no idea of ​​the chaos here. He naively thought that he met the courtesan for the purpose of listening to her music. He was ridiculed for no reason, but he did not understand the ins and outs of the matter, so he asked Liu Jin for help.

When Chen Ce arrived, Zhu Houzhao and the three talented men had already started a competition with their swords drawn. The two sides agreed to compete in poetry, and the loser would call the other one "Dad".

The poetic talent of the three talented men was naturally not low, and they had been well prepared, so how could Zhu Houzhao write poems about love and romance?

The other party was an old hand at indulging in romantic affairs, and the poems he wrote were very appropriate to the situation. If you asked Zhu Houzhao to write some poems about expressing his determination to serve the country, he could do it, but he was completely clueless when it came to anything romantic.

Chen Ce finally arrived at this time.

After hearing the whole process, he pulled Zhu Houzhao speechlessly and said, "Are you bored, kid? You're still competing with others in this? You still call me dad after you lose, you're so stupid that you can think of that."

If your emperor father knew that you were using this as a bet outside, wouldn’t he beat you up when you get home?
Chen Ce had met the four talented men from the capital once at Wang Wubi's house, but that was a long time ago. Chen Ce vaguely remembered their names but didn't recognize them.

But he still bowed and apologized to the other party, "My little brother at home was just in a good mood. Today, I just treat it as a joke. I will pay for your consumption today, all of it."

"Let's just forget about the competition. It's just for fun. Don't take it seriously."

Logically speaking, Chen Ce's words were enough to give the other party face.

Even though Zhu Houzhao was unhappy in his heart, after being taught a lesson by Chen Ce just now, he looked like a child who had made a mistake and did not dare to refute Chen Ce.

Cai Quanfang sneered, "Who would want to pay for a meal and drinks if they can come here to play?"

Chen Ce frowned. The guests who had supported the three talents of the capital just now turned against him and helped Chen Ce, saying, "Mr. Cai is wrong."

"Everyone was just making a fuss just now, it was just for fun, why take it so seriously?"

"That's right. There is no best in literature. If we really compare them, who can tell which is better or worse?"

In Chen Ce's eyes, Mr. Cai in front of him was not worthy of attention at all, and he was almost beaten in terms of his interpersonal relationships.

Chen Ce just said that he would pay for the whole thing today. Not all the people present are as aggressive as you three. They care more about their own interests. This drink costs a lot of money. Others are going to pay for it. If you, Cai Quanfang, don't back down, it's a bit unreasonable. Cai Quanfang also got angry and snorted, saying, "There is no first place in literature. We have to compare to know who is better!"

"Our poem is already written. Please write it quickly, sir. Otherwise, just call me daddy!"

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "Little brother, you, you should write a poem quickly."

Chen Ce said to Zhu Houzhao: "You are the one who caused this trouble! I haven't criticized you yet. Who asked you to come to this place?"

Zhu Houzhao hesitated, but looked unconvinced and looked at Cai Quanfang viciously.

Chen Ce said calmly: "Sir, do you have to end this in such an ugly way?"

Cai Quanfang said coldly: "What if I say yes?"

Chen Ce said with a smile, "It's just a poem, a poem about love, flowers, snow and the moon, right?"

Before Cai Quanfang could speak, a young man suddenly walked in from outside. He hurriedly came to Chen Ce and said hastily, "Mr. Chen, my little brother is ignorant and naive. Don't argue with him."

"I'll make amends for him. We lost, so we admit defeat. Why are you calling me daddy? Just forget it. Is that ok?"

Others may not know Chen Ce, but Li Gui is very familiar with Chen Ce.

During that time at Wang Wubi's house, Xu Jing had told Li Gui about Chen Ce's extraordinary talent. Fortunately, he arrived in time, otherwise if Chen Ce really opened his mouth, Cai Quanfang and the other two would have to obediently call Zhu Houzhao father.

That would be extremely embarrassing. From now on, the four talented men in the capital will never be able to show their faces in public again!

"Brother, what's wrong?"

Cai Quanfang was not convinced. Why did he admit defeat before the competition even started?

Li Gui whispered in his ear, "Have you forgotten the time when we embarrassed Tang Yin at Wang Wubi's house?"

"Have you really forgotten who he is?"

"Are you sure you want to force him to speak?"

"He's giving you face now. If he really wants to write a poem, are you really going to call him daddy?"

"How old are you? Still doing such childish and boring things?"

Cai Quanfang suddenly remembered who Chen Ce was.

Xu Feng and Zhang Tingyong also remembered who Chen Ce was. He was the evildoer in the palace!
"Apologize quickly!" Li Gui scolded with a stern face.

Cai Quanfang hurriedly bowed and said, "Mr. Chen, I was impulsive just now. I'm really sorry. We were just joking. We admit defeat and the bet is over. Is that ok with you?"

Zhu Houzhao was about to speak when Chen Ce glared at him fiercely and he stopped talking.

Chen Ce smiled and said, "Yeah."

Cai Quanfang bowed to Zhu Houzhao and apologized, and expressed his willingness to let Zhu Houzhao meet the courtesan. They accepted their defeat with all their heart.

Zhu Houzhao lost interest at this time and waved his hand, saying, "Forget it."

Chen Ce nodded to Li Gui, then took Zhu Houzhao out and said to Liu Jin, "Go to my house and get the money. I'll pay for tonight's bill."

These words caused all the diners in Qingchunlou to cheer and jump for joy.

Many people even speculated about Chen Ce's identity, and more people couldn't help but sigh that today they finally saw what a low-key rich boy was!
(End of this chapter)