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Although Han Fei admired Li Chengze's talent and demeanor, he also knew that Li Chengze was someone Honglian could not afford to offend.

"Cough cough!" Han Fei coughed heavily twice, grabbed Honglian's wrist, pulled her back to his side, and said irritably, "Honglian, don't be rude! Brother Li is a distinguished guest I met on the road, you mustn't neglect him."

Li Chengze dismounted, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at Han Fei. Han Fei turned to Li Chengze, giving him an apologetic look, then naturally put his arm around Li Chengze's shoulder, laughing heartily, "Brother Li, please forgive my rudeness. My sister has been spoiled rotten by our father since she was little; she has no manners. Come, come, let's go into the city first, back to my residence. I'll definitely treat you to the finest wine from Xinzheng!"

Li Chengze let Han Fei embrace him, and smiled faintly: "The princess is innocent and carefree, and acts on her own whims. This is her true nature. Why should Brother Han be so harsh on her?"

Honglian was being pulled along by Han Fei, but she kept turning back to look at Li Chengze. When she heard Li Chengze praise her, her blush deepened, and she felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

The group marched into Xinzheng City in a grand procession, under the awe-inspiring gaze of the city gate guards.

Han Fei's residence was located in a quiet alley in the east of Xinzheng City.

As the ninth prince of Korea, his mansion occupied a vast area, but because he spent many years studying abroad, the mansion was neglected and appeared somewhat deserted and dilapidated.

The vermilion lacquered door was somewhat mottled, and the weeds in the yard had grown very tall. Only a few old servants were barely managing to keep up with the daily sweeping and cleaning.

"My humble abode is simple and unassuming; I hope Brother Li will forgive my poor appearance." Han Fei pushed open the door, looked at the somewhat desolate courtyard, and awkwardly touched his nose.

Li Chengze looked around, but didn't seem to care. He smiled and said, "This is a humble abode, but my virtue makes it fragrant. Brother Han has the world in his heart, so why would he care about the simplicity of this humble dwelling?"

The three of them sat down in the main hall, where an old servant served them coarse tea.

Like a curious child, Honglian sat opposite Li Chengze, resting her chin on her hands and staring at him intently, occasionally asking questions about the customs and sights of Qi and her journey.

Li Chengze answered each question with a smile. He was knowledgeable and humorous, and could often tell a story in just a few words, making Honglian listen with great interest.

After a few rounds of conversation...

Li Chengze picked up his teacup, took a small sip of the slightly bitter tea, then put down the cup and stood up.

"Brother Han, Princess, Chengze is new to this place and quite curious about the customs and culture of Xinzheng. It's still early, and I'd like to wander around the city alone to experience the prosperity of the capital of Han. Is that alright?"

Han Fei was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He had originally intended to invite Li Chengze to have dinner at his residence and to discuss the state of the world in more depth, but seeing Li Chengze's calm and profound eyes, he knew that the other party had already made up his mind.

"Since Brother Li has such an interest, Han Fei naturally cannot stop him." Han Fei stood up, took a jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Li Chengze. "Xinzheng City is a mixed bag. Although Brother Li is highly skilled in martial arts, he still needs to be careful. If you encounter any trouble, you can show this jade pendant, and ordinary officials will not dare to make things difficult for you."

Li Chengze did not refuse, reached out and took the jade pendant, putting it into his sleeve: "Thank you, Brother Han."

"Hey! Are you going shopping? I'll go with you! I know Xinzheng City like the back of my hand. I know where the best cosmetics are and where the sweetest pastries are!" As soon as Honglian heard that Li Chengze was going out, she jumped up excitedly and volunteered to be his guide.

Looking at Honglian's expectant eyes, Li Chengze shook his head slightly and politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. However, since you and Brother Han have been reunited after so long, you should spend more time together as siblings. I will not disturb you any longer."

Having said that, Li Chengze didn't give Honglian a chance to continue entangled. He bowed slightly to the two of them, then turned and strode out of the main hall.

Watching Li Chengze's tall and resolute figure disappear outside the courtyard gate, Honglian stomped her feet in anger, her little mouth pouting high: "What the hell! This princess condescended to be his guide, and he doesn't even appreciate it!"

Han Fei looked at his sister's expression, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. He walked to Honglian's side, gently patted her shoulder, and said earnestly, "Honglian, this man is no ordinary person. You can't fathom his thoughts. In the future, try to avoid provoking him."

"Hmph! I won't!" Honglian raised her chin arrogantly, her eyes flashing with a defiant light. "No one this princess has ever set her sights on has ever escaped!"

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After leaving Han Fei's residence, Li Chengze strolled alone on the streets of Xinzheng.

As night falls, Xinzheng City does not quiet down; instead, it welcomes its noisiest and most extravagant moment of the day.

Various lanterns lit up both sides of the street, illuminating the entire city as if it were daytime. The sounds of string and wind instruments and unrestrained laughter came from taverns, brothels and casinos.

Before he knew it, Li Chengze had arrived at an extremely bustling street.

At the end of this street stood an extremely magnificent and luxurious building. The entire building was constructed of the finest rosewood, with upturned eaves and carved beams and painted rafters. Purple gauze curtains and exquisite glass lanterns hung from the upper floors, swaying gently in the night breeze, exuding a mysterious and alluring atmosphere.

The air was filled with a faint, delicate fragrance, a blend of orchids and some exotic spices, which made one feel relaxed and carefree.

Above the main gate, on a huge purple-gold plaque, are three large characters written in a vigorous and elegant style: Zilanxuan.

"arrive."

Li Chengze stopped and looked up at the plaque, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

Without the slightest hesitation, he strode into this renowned brothel, famous throughout seven countries, and also South Korea's largest intelligence trading center.

As soon as you step through the gates of Zilan Pavilion, a wave of heat mixed with an even stronger fragrance of cosmetics hits you.

The hall was brightly lit, and on the central stage, several women draped in thin gauze and with graceful figures were dancing to the melodious music, drawing cheers from the surrounding guests.

Weaving through the crowd were countless beautiful and scantily clad maids, who served fine wine and delicacies, using sweet smiles and charming words to entice the high-ranking officials and chivalrous heroes into a state of infatuation.

Li Chengze's appearance immediately caught the attention of several welcoming maids at the door.

Although Li Chengze's clothes were not extremely luxurious, his innate air of authority and his breathtakingly handsome face made him stand out like a crane among chickens in the Zilan Pavilion, which was filled with the stench of money and desire.

A sharp-eyed and strikingly beautiful maid immediately swayed her serpentine waist and came forward with a fragrant breeze.