The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

Duke Ling of Qi laughed a few more times, with an indifferent expression on his face: "City Lord Zixuan, that's not necessary. My Great Qi is now strong and powerful."

"Besides, we have Zixuan's Fugui City as our backing. Who among the vassal states would dare to act rashly?"

"Then, Your Majesty, when do you plan to return to Linzi?"

Zixuan looked at him subconsciously. This old guy, he wouldn't stay here with me forever, would he?

Duke Ling of Qi stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Well, isn't your wedding holiday ten days?"

"I have decided to return to the capital immediately after your vacation is over."

"This time I will give myself a break and enjoy myself."

Zixuan was speechless, holding his forehead. They still had to stay for five more days, and as the host, it was inappropriate for him to say anything more.

So she bowed helplessly: "Since that's the case, Zixuan won't say anything more."

"I hope the king has a great time in the entertainment city."

"I have things to attend to, so I won't disturb Your Majesty's pleasure. Zixuan will take his leave."

"Okay, okay, City Lord Zixuan, go and get busy. Don't worry about me from now on. I will definitely have a great time, hahahaha..."

He wished Zixuan would leave quickly because he hadn't had enough fun today.

After Zixuan returned to the palace, she asked the boss to send people to install electric mahjong machines in the bedrooms of every palace lady and concubine.

He also instructed him to send a robot to each villa to teach them how to play mahjong and poker.

Everyone watched as the mahjong machines were carried in, looking at them curiously.

What the hell is this? Why did the king let them keep it here with us?

When the robot taught them how to play mahjong, everyone cheered with joy.

It turns out that this is called playing mahjong, and the way to play mahjong is so interesting.

Within two days, everyone learned how to play poker and mahjong.

So everyone invited each other and started playing when they were bored.

The queen and her concubines have been addicted to playing these past two days and get together after dinner.

They either play mahjong or poker, and they are having a lot of fun.

Zixuan was very happy to see that everyone had learned it, and he would play a few games with them in his spare time.

In this way, time quickly arrived at the last day of the holiday.

Zixuan was playing cards with a dozen of his friends when Zichi came to report that Duke Ling of Qi had arrived and was waiting in the study.

She hurried to the study, and after greeting him, Duke Ling of Qi said cheerfully, "City Lord Zixuan, I've had a lot of fun in Fugui City these days."

"I plan to return to Linzi tomorrow. There are some things I'd like to know more about. I wonder if City Lord Zixuan would be willing to tell me?"

Zixuan smiled faintly: "Your Majesty, if there is anything you want to know, please feel free to tell me."

"City Lord Zixuan, I'd like to know where all these novelties in your city come from?"

"Your Majesty, I think Zixuan told you before that these items were shipped here by an overseas merchant."

"Where do the overseas merchants bring these goods from?"

"I heard from the merchant that he came from a great Eastern country tens of thousands of miles away, driving a huge ship."

"After months of turbulent waves, we finally arrived at the land of Daqi."

Duke Ling of Qi asked in surprise, "What is the name of that great country in the East?"

"Your Majesty, the merchant said that his country is called Hua, and it is an extremely powerful country."

"That country has a large population, a vast territory, and its people are all very wealthy."

"Oh, then can I go to China to meet their king?"

Duke Ling of Qi looked at Zixuan with anticipation.

"Your Majesty, Huaguo is tens of thousands of miles away from Daqi by sea. Along the way, there are strong winds and turbulent waves."

"A single wave can be over ten, even twenty feet high. The ships we have here can't reach it."

"Maybe halfway through, you'll be buried in the sea."

Zixuan tells lies without blinking an eye.

"Oh, I see. I was wondering why I'd never heard of a country called China before, nor had I seen any overseas businessmen."

"The road turned out to be so dangerous. Forget it, I won't go."

Duke Ling of Qi said dejectedly.

"Yes, my king. Since the last time that merchant came, there has been no news of him. I don't know if he is still alive."

"Then, City Lord Zixuan, could you please give me that mahjong table?"

Duke Ling of Qi looked at Zixuan with a smile on his face and asked.

"My Lord, those mahjong machines are all controlled by electricity."

"Even if I gave you a table, it would be useless. There is no power in your palace and it cannot be turned on."

"Then, City Lord Zixuan, please give me some power."

"Your Majesty, it's not that Zixuan doesn't want to send it, but he can't. All these power generation equipment were sent by that overseas businessman."

"I don't have any spare parts in my hand now, so I can't install it."

Zixuan lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, how about this? I'll remove a deck of mahjong tiles from the mahjong machine for you."

"After you bring it back to the palace, have someone make an eight-person table and a few chairs. Although the cards will be a little slower, you can still play."

"Really? You really can play without the electric one?"

Duke Ling of Qi asked doubtfully.

"Yes, my king. If you don't believe me, try it."

After she finished speaking, she ordered Zi Chi to go to the concubines' bedrooms and retrieve a set of mahjong tiles, and then she began to teach Duke Ling of Qi herself.

After a while, Duke Ling of Qi understood how to operate.

He grabbed the mahjong tiles excitedly and kept praising Zixuan, saying that she was a good city lord, a good minister, and a good child.

After being happy for a while, Duke Ling of Qi seemed to remember something.

He laughed again and said to Zixuan in a flattering manner: "City Lord Zixuan, that..."

"I want to ask you if you still have that Moutai liquor. If you do, please give me a few jars."

Zixuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, that's exactly what I meant."

"In the past few months, the winemakers in my Fugui City have mastered the production method of Moutai."

"Production has already begun. The Moutai liquor I drank at my wedding was brewed by them."

"Oh? There are people with such superb skills in your city?"

"Yes, my king. Zixuan intends to let you take a few jars away tomorrow."

"From now on, please send someone to bring you two jars every month. I promise that you will never be deprived of wine."

"Okay, okay, then I will accept your filial piety."

"Then I won't bother you anymore. You don't have to see me off tomorrow. I'll come to see you often in the future."

After saying that, he picked up the mahjong tiles and left excitedly.