Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

When Yun Feng left Prince Yun's Mansion, Xiao Zuochen was taking Yan Luo to visit the largest brothel in Tai'an City - Yuxianlou.

But the Yan Luo at this time was not the one Yun Feng met in Yun Mansion at noon.

There were twelve Yanluo and his guards, all of whom had been to Shura Road.

The difference is that the twelve guards only practice martial arts, each of them is good at different weapons, and their main responsibility is to protect King Yun.

The Twelve Yanluo are good at disguise, they can better sneak into the enemy camp and obtain intelligence for King Yun. So the Twelve Yanluo are all called Yanluo, they have no names, but they have a ranking among themselves, and this ranking is only known by King Yun, Mr. Ying, the guards and the Yanluo themselves.

The one accompanying Xiao Zuochen at this moment was the second oldest among the Yan Luos. She was also wearing a white men's suit and was standing behind Prince Yun.

"Hey~ King Yun is here~ This time he brought a handsome boy with him~"

The madam at the door greeted him warmly when she saw that it was Prince Yun. Moreover, Prince Yun often brought different young men with him, which was also considered to help her attract business.

"Are you two here to play with lust or with immortality today?"

Even in the same brothel, there are different classes of people. Those without talent and ability survive by selling their bodies. Those with talent survive by their skills. The so-called lustful ones come to play with those who sell their bodies. The so-called immortals come to admire those who sell their skills.

Xiao Zuochen was actually a frequent visitor here. He turned his head and glanced at the madam, who quickly slapped her own mouth.

"Oh, I said the wrong thing. How can a girl like us dirty the prince's body? Come on, room number one~"

The madam brought the prince and Yanluo into the side room and looked at the two gods of wealth with a smile, but she mainly looked at the prince.

"Your Majesty, do you want to keep it the same as before or try out the new music girl in our building?"

"Oh? Is there a new arrival recently?"

Xiao Zuochen raised his eyebrows, looking a little curious.

"Yes, Master, you haven't been here recently. We have a new singer named Liuli."

"Oh? A minor key? What's that?"

Xiao Zuochen had an expression that showed he was not ashamed to ask a question.

The madam had a fawning look on her face.

"It's a new type of tune. I guarantee you've never heard of it before!"

"Then arrange it first~"

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment."

The madam went downstairs and asked the turtle man to serve the best tea and snacks to Prince Yun. After a while, a woman wearing a white long dress with wide sleeves and her hair tied loosely behind her with a red rope walked in calmly with a veil on her face. She was not excited or nervous because the guest was a prince.

Liuli didn't have any unnecessary decorations on her body, and she looked like she was out of touch with the world. But her eyes were like flowing light, and her rouge was just right.

He placed the piano, sat down slowly, stroked the strings gently, and began to speak slowly.

"What song do you want to listen to?"

The sound was as clear as spring water dripping on rocks, crisp and pleasant.

"I heard you can play a minor tune? Is there anything special about this minor tune?"

Xiao Zuochen placed his right hand on the table and tapped it lightly with his index finger.

Liuli raised her eyes to look at Xiao Zuochen. Although there was a veil between us, one could vaguely see the corners of her mouth curled up.

"What does your Highness think a piece of music consists of?"

Liuli did not respond to his question directly, but asked a question in return.

Xiao Zuochen was not angry. After all, this kind of fireworks place is about a mood.

"Lyrics and music."

Liuli smiled when she heard that.

“No matter what kind of music it is, it is made up of lyrics and music, and the same is true for minor keys.”

"So, then, there's nothing special about it?"

"Then please listen carefully, Your Majesty~"

Liuli's hands touched the strings of the zither, and a ray of sound came from it, with a wide range and beautiful timbre. It looked like a zither, but it seemed to have been modified, and the timbre and number of strings were slightly different.

"Good piano."

Xiao Zuochen praised generously.

Just now, she was just testing the sound. Liuli put both hands on the strings and started playing. The sound was melodious and graceful, like the sound of drizzling rain or the sound of flowing water.

"The ink has entered the water, crossing a pool of blue and white.

Grab five parts of the red glow and pick bamboo to go home.

The wind blows slowly, burying the mulberry and hemp on the ground.

Wearing a monk's robe, I put down my lovesickness.

Ten miles of peach blossoms, the time to get married.

The pearls from the phoenix crown are tied into the hair.

The sandalwood brushes past, and the jade bracelets touch the light gauze.

Only a cup of clear tea with bud color is left.

If you can see the mountains and rivers in my heart with your eyes, I will pray with every step and every lotus.

How can we know that life is just like a blade of grass, time makes people grow old, wind, moon, flowers and birds, and the worldly relationship is gone with a smile.

......"

The music is elegant and smooth, the lyrics are full of Zen, and the actors are elegant and calm. From a distance, it looks like a painting.

Xiao Zuochen didn't look at the scenery in front of him, but closed his eyes and listened quietly. Although Yan Luo was a woman, she was also surprised at the first sight. But after all, she was trained, and it only took a moment before she calmed down.

After the song was finished, Liuli slowly put down her hands.

"It's really novel. I have never heard of such lyrics and music before."

Xiao Zuochen opened his eyes and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Is the prince really interested in this little tune?"

Liuli glanced at King Yun, then at Yanluo.

"I think the woman next to you is more interested than you."

Yan Luo was slightly stunned. She was actually discovered! She looked at King Yun a little nervously. Xiao Zuochen shook his head calmly, indicating that she was fine.

"Although Liuli is not proficient in the art of disguise, she is quite knowledgeable about makeup, so it can be seen."

Xiao Zuochen touched the jade ring on his index finger expressionlessly, as if he was thinking about something, and did not respond to Liuli's words.

Liuli noticed Xiao Zuochen's caution, smiled, and changed the subject.

"This song is from Liuli's hometown. In Liuli's hometown, this song is called an ancient style song."

Hmm? Xiao Zuochen was stunned for a moment, as if he understood, but also as if he didn't quite understand.

"Where is your hometown?"

"It's a place the prince has never heard of."

"Then you can always find it on the atlas. It records the detailed names of all the places that people have visited since before the founding of the country. Even the former names are clearly marked."

Liuli smiled.

"Liuli doesn't understand the atlas that the prince is talking about, but Liuli's hometown is definitely not on the atlas."

"You haven't seen the atlas, so why are you so sure?"

"Because Liuli doesn't belong to Tai'an, or rather, Liuli doesn't belong here."

"Do you want to leave Tai'an City? Or do you want to leave Tai'an Country first?"

"No, I want to take root in Tai'an and own my own business!"

"Is this why you called me here?"

"Isn't it because Your Majesty is curious that he came to look for me? In fact, before Your Majesty came, I never thought that the person I would meet today would be you."

After Liuli finished speaking, the two looked at each other for a long time, and then Xiao Zuochen suddenly laughed.

"Then why did you know for sure that I was the one you were looking for when you saw me?"

"Because the girl next to you~No man would bring a woman to a brothel unless he has something serious to do."

Xiao Zuochen smiled. He really didn't expect it.

He had heard from below that when he went to Wangyan City a few days ago, a woman with strange clothes suddenly appeared in Tai'an City. Not only was her clothes strange, but her words were also very strange. But because she was beautiful, she was finally tied up and taken to a brothel.

After entering the brothel, she didn't know what she said to the madam. The next day, the madam built a stage for her in the lobby. She only sang one song on it, and then became famous. Then a new rule was set that the singer could only sing one song a day and only see a customer once a day. So recently many wealthy customers wanted to spend a lot of money to listen to her sing a song.

However, singing was not what attracted Xiao Zuochen. What attracted him was the identity of this woman. He sent people to investigate, but found nothing. The spies in Yuxian Tower also said that they did not find her in contact with any special people. There was nothing wrong with the list of people she had met recently. They were all dandies from wealthy families, and none of them could achieve great things.

But if she was just an ordinary woman, she would have become famous in Tai'an on the third day after entering the brothel. This was simply not something an ordinary woman could do.

In addition, Xiao Zuochen had never heard of her lyrics and music, nor had he ever seen her zither. Could she be a spy from the enemy country?

"Lord Yun~"

Just when Xiao Zuochen was confused, Liuli spoke again.

"Your Highness is just wondering whether Liuli is your friend or enemy. Liuli can tell you with certainty that as long as you don't harm your interests, you are definitely not your enemy. If you are willing to cooperate with Liuli, she will be your most trusted ally."

"Is this true?"

"It couldn't be more true."

"So what can you offer me? I have both money and power."

"If it were someone else, Liuli would naturally not believe it. But if it were you, my Lord, Liuli would naturally believe that you have everything. Although Liuli does not know where your Lord's money comes from, she knows that your Lord does not have much property in Tai'an City."

"But I have no worries about food and drink, why should I earn another share?"

"Of course, the more money the better, and there are other things besides money. If Your Majesty really feels that the money is too much, you can use it to do good deeds. This is a detailed plan made by Liuli, Your Majesty, please take a look at it when you have time."

Liuli stood up and handed a letter to King Yun. Xiao Zuochen felt it and found it was quite thick. Then he turned around and handed it to Yanluo for safekeeping.

Liuli bowed slightly.

"If you are interested after reading this, Your Majesty, please remember to come and find Liuli again. After all, Liuli's plan is not designed specifically for Your Majesty. If someone else gets there first..."

"The king knows."

Xiao Zuochen interrupted her before she could finish.

She was right. There was basically no property of his in Tai'an City. Most of it belonged to the Queen Mother, the Emperor, the eldest prince, and the Crown Prince. Before he became an adult, he had placed all his property in Wangyan City to avoid the limelight. Now the Third Prince and the Queen were eyeing the position of the Crown Prince. Even if she didn't want the throne, she would definitely get rid of her once the Third Prince came on board.

So the only safe way is to...

No matter what, we must establish our own industry in Tai'an City in case of emergency.

"Wait for news from the king."

"Yes, Lord Yun, take care~"