After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

Not long after Xu Duo left, Baihua Pavilion gradually returned to its noisy state, but it was not as lively as before. Although Xu Duo had left, there was still a person in the main hall whose identity was unknown, but who was obviously of higher status than him.

This perfectly illustrates the saying, "One should not speak loudly, lest one disturb the heavenly beings."

The charming Boss Hua invited Chen Futu and the others to a private room upstairs.

After the group left, many people in the hall secretly breathed a sigh of relief and then whispered among themselves about who that young master was.

Soon after, the private room was served wine and dishes again, and Boss Hua personally accompanied them.

As for Yan Qing, she remained hesitant to speak, as if she wanted to say something but dared not.

Chen Futu said suspiciously, "We are friends now, so please feel free to speak your mind, Madam Yan."

"Young Master Qin, as you know, my main business is tea. I wonder if I might have the honor of cooperating with the Royal Court?"

Seemingly afraid that it would be too abrupt for Chen Futu to agree, Yan Qing quickly added, "This concubine is willing to give up 50% of the profit."

Offering a 50% discount demonstrates their sincerity.

Chen Futu did not agree immediately; he wanted to taste the tea first.

Yan Qing said gently, "In that case, I will bring you tea later."

"it is good."

Chen Futu raised an eyebrow at the plump and beautiful Yan Qing, feeling a tickle in his heart.

She's ripe.

Moreover, she has been a widow for many years and has been busy with her business, so she hasn't found another man. Her offer to deliver tea tonight clearly indicates that she wants to get on his good side.

It seems I can play the role of Cao Cao again tonight.

The meal was quite interesting, with the talkative Boss Hua chattering away beside us.

After dinner, a commotion came from outside the window.

The group looked in the direction of the sound and saw a burly man leading a snow-white warhorse down the street.

Wearing flying fish robes and embroidered spring knives, they are Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards).

Chen Futu recognized Mao Xiang at a glance; the blood and ferocity emanating from him were impossible to conceal.

He was the emperor's sharpest henchman, granted royal privileges to kill without hesitation.

As for the horse he was leading, it was the Dragonscale reward from the system.

It was even more robust and magnificent than the Red Hunting Horse. Its reins and saddle were gilded, extravagantly so. In particular, its coat shone brightly in the sunlight, dazzling and eye-catching, attracting crowds of onlookers. Even wealthy merchants from the Hundred Flowers Pavilion rushed out to see the warhorse.

"How majestic, how powerful, what beautiful fur!"

"Absolutely flawless, it's the finest of the finest!"

"What breed of warhorse is this? I can't imagine how it grew up."

No matter how worldly a businessman has seen, he could not find the words to describe the nobility and domineering nature of this pure snow steed.

It was born noble, with its head held high and its eyes seemingly looking down on all living beings, and its steps were very elegant.

In fact, not to mention the merchants, even Liu Longyue was stunned. She stared at Long Lin with a fanatical look in her eyes, just like when An Jingsi saw Hong Shou. Moreover, her snow-white jade fingers clenched unconsciously.

She really wanted this horse, and she was willing to pay any price, no matter how much it cost.

Chen Futu found her reaction amusing.

Long Lin's fur is snow-white and translucent, almost hollow in color, and its allure to women is deadly, especially to women like Liu Longyue who possess martial arts skills. It is estimated that even Qin Liangyu would lose her composure upon seeing Long Lin.

There was no way around it; this horse was too pure, as flawless as the legendary unicorn of that world.

The streets were bustling with activity.

When Mao Xiang arrived at the entrance of Baihua Pavilion, a group of merchants immediately surrounded him.

"Stand back, or you will be killed without mercy!"

Mao Xiang spoke, and his short sentence silenced the noisy crowd.

The merchants then noticed the embroidered spring knife in his hand, and the stench of blood made their scalps tingle, and they dared not act rashly again.

Of course, some were bolder and asked with a forced smile, "Sir, may I ask how much this horse is worth? I'm willing to pay double."

"You can't afford the price."

"Hehe, everything has a price, it's just not at your budget. Why don't you tell us, maybe we can afford it."

"Yes, you name the price. As long as it's not too outrageous, we can definitely afford it."

The merchants were chattering and arguing amongst themselves.

"Then you'll have to trade your lives for it."

Mao Xiang drew his knife with a clang, the blade flashing, scaring the merchants into scrambling away and not daring to approach even a fraction closer.

"A bunch of filthy things, how dare you lay a finger on the divine steed."

Mao Xiang sheathed his embroidered spring knife. He noticed Chen Futu in the window, nodded, and then stood there quietly with his horse, saying nothing.

Chen Futu had just finished eating and drinking, so he told Liu Longyue to leave.

Yan Qing hurriedly followed, and Boss Hua also came out, both wanting to get a closer look at the peerless steed.

The group went downstairs, and Mao Xiang did not greet them; he merely lowered his head.

He was a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a hunter in the shadows; he would not easily reveal his identity.

Just as Chen Futu was about to speak, Liu Longyue suddenly stepped forward, looking at Mao Xiang with a serious expression, "How much is this horse?"

Mao Xiang remained silent.

As a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, specializing in arrests and investigations, he could immediately recognize that the androgynous woman in front of him was actually a woman in disguise, and that she was following the Crown Prince. Given her youth, beauty, and abruptness, she must be Liu Longyue. However, facing his nominal mistress, he could not answer whether to sell or not, and could only wait for the Crown Prince's decision.

Chen Futu couldn't help but laugh at Liu Longyue's impatient manner, so he deliberately asked Mao Xiang, "Would you sell it for 100,000 gold?"

One hundred thousand?

All around were gasps of astonishment; this young master had just opened his mouth and asked for ten million taels!

Mao Xiang shook his head and said, "This horse cannot be valued by money. It is unique in the world, and there will never be another one like it."

"You heard that? They're not selling."

Chen Futu deliberately antagonized Liu Longyue.

Liu Longyue hadn't expected Mao Xiang to be so difficult to talk to. She thought for a moment and took a step forward, but Mao Xiang quickly stepped back to keep his distance.

Liu Longyue said unhappily, "Why are you hiding? I just want to have a private chat with you. I can offer you a better price."

Seeing Chen Futu nod, Mao Xiang turned to listen to Liu Longyue speak.

Liu Longyue lowered her voice and announced the price, then waited for Mao Xiang's reply.

However, after hearing the price, Mao Xiang came to Chen Futu's side in front of her and whispered, "Your Highness, she wants to recommend me to be an official in Beiwu, and a high-ranking one at that."

"you……"

Liu Longyue was numb.

Yan Qing and Boss Hua, who were standing to the side, were dumbfounded, while the crowd watching gasped in astonishment.

Chen Futu laughed heartily, stopped teasing Liu Longyue, and stepped forward to grab the reins of Longlin.

Upon seeing its master, Longlin immediately let out a high-pitched neigh, then lowered its head and rubbed against Chen Futu's face, displaying extreme joy.

"What a fine horse! What a fine horse! Its name, Dragon Scales, is truly fitting. It is indeed a peerless steed that existed specifically for me."

After saying this, Chen Futu mounted his horse, and the entire street fell silent.

Liu Longyue stared blankly at the scene, her mouth wide open and her eyes almost popping out.