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

Inside the Lanmei Boat.

Shen Qiu moved away and put some distance between himself and Ye Chen.

Ye Chen smiled slightly when he saw this. It was really interesting to tease Shen Qiu, the cold and majestic sister.

Moreover, he could feel that Shen Qiu's attitude towards him seemed to have changed a little this time.

At least, there was no direct rejection.

But at this moment.

Suddenly, a quarrel was heard outside the houseboat.

Ye Chen raised his eyebrows and turned to look at the door.

Then I saw two or three strong men pushing open the maid guarding the door and striding in.

"Where is Boss Murong?"

A burly man with a beard shouted loudly.

"Oh, Hu Yasi!"

The young man who had greeted Ye Chen before suddenly stood up and bowed to greet the burly man walking in front.

"Well, Mr. Gu?"

Hu Lie clasped his fists towards Gu Yitong and said, "Master Gu, you are here. I was originally ordered to come here today to collect the commercial tax, but since you are here, I will not disturb you and will come back another day to handle the business!"

After Hu Lie finished speaking, he did not leave. Instead, he looked around arrogantly, found an empty seat and sat down.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Hu Lie happened to sit next to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen also noticed that Hu Lie's eyes would occasionally glance at Shen Qiu beside him, and there would always be a look of surprise on his face.

However, in Ye Chen's eyes, Hu Lie and Gu Tong were like clowns and there was no need to pay any attention to them.

But Shen Qiu, who was beside Ye Chen, had a slightly gloomy expression and his temperament became even colder.

"Young Master, the official collecting the commercial tax should be from the Ministry of Revenue, but judging by the clothes of the people behind him, his subordinates don't look like government runners either."

Shen Qiu looked at Hu Lie and his men with cold eyes, and said.

"Ok?"

Ye Kuang narrowed his eyes and cast a suspicious look at Hu Lie and others.

He also found it strange.

"Qiu'er, come down and check it out."

Ye Chen whispered.

He was originally going to deal with the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and then completely control the entire Ministry of Revenue. Naturally, he was particularly concerned about people related to the Ministry of Revenue.

"Yes."

Shen Qiu nodded.

Ye Chen looked at Gu Tong again. As an official of the Ministry of Revenue, Hu Lie would not give face to others easily.

This man surnamed Gu may also be related to the Ministry of Revenue.

Just as Ye Chen was observing carefully.

In the Lanmeifang, in a room with pink curtains and seductive decoration.

Several young girls with rosy cheeks were passing around pieces of calligraphy and happily discussing them.

Among them, the most beautiful and gentle girl was not interested at all. She supported her cheek with one hand and looked nonchalant.

"Sister Huamei, isn't there a single piece of calligraphy here that you like?"

A maid stepped forward and asked.

“Alas, there are so many poems at the annual tea party, but few are amazing.”

"Besides, even if these calligraphy works are excellent, what good does it matter? Unless they are so good that they can be famous in the future, don't we still have to rely on the boss to arrange who we meet?"

Huamei's tone sounded lazy, and there was a hint of helplessness on her charming face.

It is said that talented men with good calligraphy will be chosen to meet them, but in fact, unless the calligraphy is particularly amazing and can make the courtesan famous, otherwise, the people these courtesans will eventually meet can only be rich and powerful people.

As a prostitute, even if she did not draw her eyebrows voluntarily, she had seen many of these things.

Even her virginity had to be given to the person assigned by her boss.

She had no right or ability to resist.

So, she could only give up.

"Sister Huamei, look at this calligraphy!"

"This is different from other calligraphy works. It's so well written!"

A maid who had just walked into the room brought a piece of brocade and quickly handed it to Huamei.

"Oh, how good can it be?"

Huamei rolled her eyes, thinking that the maid had never seen the world. She reached out and took the silk, then glanced at it casually.

Then, Huamei frowned slightly.

"What a sloppy handwriting."

Huamei took a careful look, then her expression suddenly changed, and she lowered her jade hands that were supporting her face.

Then, she held the silk and read it carefully, and her breathing quickly became rapid.

At this time, the other courtesans also gathered around, looking at the silk in Huamei's hand in surprise.

Huamei, who saw it first, couldn't help but read it out word for word.

"The east wind blows thousands of flowers into bloom at night. It blows down stars like rain. The road is filled with the fragrance of fine horses and carved carriages. The sound of phoenix flutes resonates, the light of jade pots glitters, and fish and dragons dance all night long."

"The moth is a golden wisp of snow and willow. His laughter is full of hidden fragrance. The crowd has searched for him thousands of times. Suddenly looking back, that person is there, in the dimly lit place."

"Suddenly looking back, that person is there, in a dimly lit place."

"Looking back suddenly."

Huamei repeated the last sentence over and over again, and her eyes gradually became blurred.

Suddenly, she grabbed the maid's hand.

"Where is the person who left this calligraphy?"

Thrush almost screamed.

"Yes, still in the reception room!"

The maid was obviously frightened and answered in a panic.

"Quick, take me to see this young master, no, take me to see the boss first!"

Huamei was so excited that she almost lost her mind. As the most beautiful courtesan, she had no right to decide who to meet.

"well."

The maid nodded repeatedly, took Huamei out of the room and went to a secret room.

Compared to the boudoir where the courtesans discussed issues.

The layout of this secret room is much simpler and elegant.

At this time, in the secret room, Boss Murong was discussing matters with his confidante Yu Niang.

"Boss, Mr. He is here, and Hu Yasi is here too. If we don't serve them well this time, they will definitely not give up."

"What we want to do in the Ministry of Revenue will definitely be obstructed by these two people."

In front of Boss Murong, Yu Niang changed from her usual mature and charming self, her expression became extremely serious, but also had a more capable temperament.

"Even so, there's nothing to be afraid of. These people are just lackeys. Just ask some girls to serve them wine and get them drunk, then send them away."

Boss Murong narrowed his eyes and spoke calmly.

"Then, boss, who should Miss Thrush choose as her benefactor today?"

".Huami is old enough now, so don't let her show up in public for the time being."

Boss Murong spoke in a calm tone, as if he had the wisdom in his hands and could make the final decision.

"Then, Boss, in addition to Mr. Hu and Mr. Gu, the courtesans can choose two more patrons. How should these be determined?"

Yu Niang asked again.

"As in previous years, let's choose the two most distinguished people present today."

Boss Murong obviously didn't take it very seriously.

But at this moment, the door of the secret room was suddenly knocked.

"Boss, Huamei wants to see you."

Hearing this, Boss Murong frowned slightly.

"Thrush, what's the matter?"

Without waiting for Boss Murong to call her, Yu Niang stood up and walked out the door first. Her tone became full of joy as usual, and she twisted her slender waist, looking indescribably charming and attractive.

"Yuniang, I have a piece of calligraphy here. Please show it to the boss. This calligraphy is absolutely amazing!"

Hearing this, Yu Niang raised her eyebrows, then reached out to take the silk handed to her by Huamei, turned around and walked into the secret room.

Huamei stood at the door, and she didn't dare to go in without Boss Murong's permission.