Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

Not long after Cheng'en went to deliver the message, Shen Qiu arrived at the Yangxin Palace.

"Your Majesty, are you planning to go to the Lanmeifang?"

As soon as Shen Qiu heard that Ye Chen was going to leave the palace, she guessed what Ye Chen was going to do.

"Yes."

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has said that you may go, and I will bring the guards with me."

Shen Qiu said respectfully.

Before this, Su Mengjiao had already learned that Ye Chen wanted to send Zhou Nanyi as an envoy to the Qiang people, and naturally she strongly supported it.

"it is good."

"Then Qiu'er, let's change clothes together."

Ye Chen suddenly laughed and said.

"Your Majesty, I have brought some clothes with me. I can just go to the side hall and change."

Shen Qiu's face turned slightly colder, and he stepped back, looking a little wary.

Seeing this, Ye Chen didn't care.

As for beauties, you always have to seduce them slowly.

After putting on casual clothes, Ye Chen went out and got on the carriage.

"Your Majesty, I have already investigated Boss Murong."

Shen Qiu said almost immediately.

"Oh, did you find out anything?"

Ye Chen asked immediately.

"I've only found out that Boss Murong came to the capital only four years ago. In just four years, he's managed to build Lakeside Cottage. He's quite a resourceful person, and he's never revealed his true identity to outsiders."

Shen Qiu replied.

"So, this Boss Murong is still a mysterious figure with unknown origins?"

Ye Chen became more interested in this Boss Murong.

Who knows, this might be a big fish.

"Your Majesty, I've also heard that Boss Murong knows many people in the underworld, including some assassin organizations."

"Oh."

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes, but he was more interested in Boss Murong.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Boss Murong is truly dangerous. You must be extra cautious when meeting such a person."

Shen Qiu said seriously.

"Oh, I have the Imperial Guards here, what do I have to fear?"

Ye Chen remained silent.

"Your Majesty, some of the tactics used in the martial arts world are very hard to guard against!"

Shen Qiu's face was serious and he reminded.

"Oh, Qiu'er, tell me, what special method is there that even the Imperial Guards can't defend against?"

Ye Chen asked curiously.

"For example, using hidden weapons, or blowing poisonous smoke."

Hearing this, Ye Chen nodded seriously.

It seems that these ancient assassins did not have any powerful skills. They only used a few moves over and over again, but the lethality of these moves was enough. If you were not careful, you would easily fall into their trap.

The carriage quickly left the palace and arrived at Jinghu Lake in the capital.

Jinghu Lake was originally an artificial lake, which was fed by water from the moat outside the capital.

On weekdays, merchant ships often travel in Jing Lake, and the pleasure boats often docked by the lake are a place where dignitaries seek pleasure.

"Master, this place is even more dangerous than the little house by the lake."

Shen Qiu, who was beside him, stared at the boats on the lake and suddenly spoke.

"Why do you say that?"

Ye Chen frowned slightly and asked in confusion.

"Once these pleasure boats leave the shore, no one on shore knows what happens on them."

"I'm afraid the Imperial Guards hiding in the surrounding area won't be able to provide support quickly."

Shen Qiu's face was solemn, and he spoke completely from a military perspective.

"Well, then, Qiu'er, can we have the Imperial Guards take a small boat to approach the pleasure boat?"

Ye Chen asked.

"Yes, but it will be easy to be exposed and there will be no way to hide it."

Shen Qiu replied.

"Oh, it's okay. It's okay if I'm exposed. As long as I wear ordinary people's clothes and don't reveal my identity as a palace guard, it's fine."

"Besides, I'm not the only one entering the pleasure boat. Who knows who these imperial guards followed?"

"Qiu'er, go and make the arrangements."

Ye Chen waved his hand, gave the order in a calm tone, and strode towards the Lanmei pleasure boat.

The entire pleasure boat is about two zhang high and four zhang long, painted all over vermilion, and is tall and magnificent.

Several people dressed in brocade robes and sable furs, who were either rich or noble, were queuing to enter.

The other pleasure boats were closed during the day, and only the Lanmei pleasure boat had its doors open.

Guarding the gate were two maids.

Both maids were very pretty, dressed in light green and simple clothes. One maid was responsible for collecting money, and the other was responsible for remembering names.

When Ye Chen approached.

"Sir, you need to pay five taels of silver to attend the tea party."

The maid's voice was soft and pleasant.

"How many?"

Ye Chen was surprised.

Five taels?

In Dayu, the monthly expenses of a middle-class family were only two taels of silver.

Five taels of silver is enough for a middle-class family to live for two months.

Is this just the entrance fee?

Calling a girl isn’t that expensive in later generations.

Ye Chen couldn't help but have a new understanding of the consumption of this pleasure boat.

"Qiu'er, give me money!"

Ye Chen waved his hand.

Shen Qiu took out the silver.

"May I ask your name, sir?"

"Ye Chen!"

When Ye Chen walked into the houseboat and went up the stairs, he saw that the houseboat was already full of guests.

The sounds of chatting, eating melon seeds and drinking tea are endless.

The scene looks a bit noisy.

After Ye Chen brought Shen Qiu in, he suddenly found that many people were looking at him.

To be more precise, he was looking at Shen Qiu beside him.

Ye Chen ignored the gazes of others and took Shen Qiu to an empty seat in a corner and sat down.

"Hello, this gentleman looks unfamiliar. Where are you from?"

Ye Chen had just sat down when a handsome young man with an elegant temperament came forward and asked with a bow.

The young man wore a tall hat and dressed like a scholar.

"If you don't know, then don't know."

Ye Chen was too lazy to pay attention to this guy.

The young man frowned slightly, looked at Shen Qiu calmly, and wanted to say something else.

Suddenly, bursts of elegant piano music came from the pleasure boat.

The young man who was about to talk to Ye Chen was quickly attracted by his attention. Ye Chen also looked in the direction where the piano music came from, and saw heavy purple curtains hanging down. Two young women in pink brocade dresses with graceful figures walked out from between the curtains.

One woman holds a harp, and the other holds a drum.

The piano sounds clear and the drums beat passionately.

Several girls, whose figures and appearance would be rated above eight in later generations, came out wearing only bras and short skirts, and twisted their waists quickly to the music.

Ye Chen stared with his eyes wide open.

Oh shit, belly dancing?

This is so exciting.