Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

After arranging for the songstresses and finishing breakfast, Xia Taige sat at her desk, looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, and for a moment she didn't know what to do.

The Zhenwu Division was carrying out its work methodically according to his orders, and everything was under control, so he didn't need to worry too much.

Moreover, apart from his status as a prince, he now holds no other official position, making his life somewhat monotonous and boring.

Suddenly remembering the songstress he had just received from the daily check-in, a thought crossed his mind, but he quickly shook his head and dismissed the idea.

Although he longed to indulge in some gentle pleasures, it seemed inappropriate to do so in broad daylight; after all, he should still be mindful of his image.

Besides, this kind of thing only has the right atmosphere at night...

Since that's the case, why not go out for a stroll today and learn about the local customs and culture of this ancient capital?

Since I have nothing to do today, why not listen to music at the brothel?

After leaving the palace, instead of driving a carriage, they chose to walk, accompanied by the four beauties Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, and wandered aimlessly through the streets and alleys of the capital.

Enjoy the scenery along the way while experiencing the hustle and bustle of Beijing.

The streets of the capital were lined with shops, displaying a dazzling array of goods.

Sunlight shines on the red brick walls and green tiles, reflecting a dazzling light and adding a touch of hazy beauty to the entire capital city.

People come and go on the street, their faces beaming with smiles, full of life and energy.

"Come on! I'll take you to see a play!" Seeing this, Xia Taige walked towards the brothel with great interest, looking forward to a wonderful performance.

Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju rolled their eyes at Xia Taige. "Is it us who want to go?"

As the largest brothel in the capital, Xumiao Pavilion, even during the day, was a gathering place for many idle playboys and a group of aimless people. Xia Taige was one of them!

As soon as they entered the Xumiao Pavilion with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums, the shopkeeper hurriedly came to greet them!

"Your Highness Prince Xuan has arrived so early today. Is it the usual routine?"

This damned sense of familiarity... Xia Tai shook his head speechlessly, saying as he walked:

"No need, just bring some good wine and food. I'll sit anywhere."

"How can that be? His Highness Prince Xuan is honored to be seated in the main hall! If word gets out, outsiders will say that our Xumiao Pavilion has neglected His Highness!"

"No need for that. I'm just taking a stroll today." Xia Taige waved his hand and said with a smile, "Just find a quiet corner. I prefer peace and quiet today."

After saying that, Xia Taige walked to a corner and sat down casually.

Seeing this, the others followed Xia Taige and took their seats.

Before long, the food and wine were served on the table. As Xia Taige savored the food, he looked around and thought to himself, "This Xu Miao Pavilion truly lives up to its reputation. The decoration is so exquisite that it makes one feel comfortable and at ease."

Just then, a melodious zither tune reached Xia Taige's ears. He turned his head and saw a beautiful woman in a long red dress sitting in the center of the stage, playing the zither.

Her fingers gently plucked the strings, and the music was plaintive and poignant, as if it could touch the softest part of people's hearts.

Xia Taige stopped what he was doing and listened quietly to the beautiful music.

His gaze fell on the woman in red, and he found her figure to be graceful and charming, her fingering skillful and natural, and every note flowing with a unique charm.

At that moment, Xia Taige deeply felt the lifestyle and artistic atmosphere of the ancients. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"People in ancient times really knew how to enjoy life! That was true comfort."

No wonder people frequent brothels to listen to music all the time; it's really quite good!

The melodious music playing on stage was as clear and pleasant as a mountain stream, prompting whispers and excited chatter among the audience.

"Wow, this woman's musical skills are amazing! It's like heavenly music!"

"Absolutely, I'm completely captivated."

"I wonder where this girl is from?"

"How come I've never heard of this before?"

At this moment, Xia Taige noticed that everyone was captivated by the beautiful music, and a sense of curiosity welled up within him. He beckoned to a waiter beside him and deliberately lowered his voice to ask, "Who exactly is that young lady playing the zither on stage? Why have I never seen her before?"

The waiter quickly bowed and replied respectfully, "Your Highness, this woman is Luo Yao, our newly hired star musician at Xumiao Pavilion. Her musical skills are renowned and highly praised in the capital."

Xia Taige nodded slightly after hearing this, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips, and said softly, "Hmm, not bad, not bad. I like it very much. Reward me!"

After saying that, Mei Jian, who was standing next to him, quickly took out a silver note from his pocket, handed it to his assistant without hesitation, and instructed him to give it to Luo Yao.

It wasn't until noon that Xia Taige, still feeling unsatisfied, led the four women out of the Xumiao Pavilion!

As soon as they reached the street, they heard a commotion coming from the restaurant ahead.

"boom--"

A man in black was seen being knocked from the second floor of the restaurant and crashed heavily to the ground.

"The Three Swords Sect is conducting operations here. All unrelated personnel must immediately retreat!"

On the second floor of the restaurant, a group of middle-aged men dressed in blue robes stood with indifferent expressions. The leader of the group stood on the second floor, looking down at the people above, and spoke in a deep voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man in the lead flashed down from the second floor like an eagle. After landing steadily, he raised his foot and stomped hard on the chest of the man in black, looking down at him with an arrogant expression.

"Han Qiang, you killed our Three Swords Sect's young sect master and you think you can get away? Today is your death day!"

This sudden turn of events caused a stir among the surrounding crowd, but none of them dared to approach easily.

At that moment, Xia Taige, who was passing by, heard the sound and took a few steps forward.

"Hmph! I only regret letting that beast die too quickly! I didn't torture him more severely!"

Say it!

The man in black rolled on the ground a few times before suddenly leaping up, a short sword appearing in his hand, which he thrust straight at the man in blue's throat.

The man in blue dodged to the side, and at the same time grabbed the man in black's wrist and twisted it hard. With a "crack" sound, the man in black's arm broke and his short sword fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Xia Taige's face turned cold. To commit murder in the middle of the bustling city of the capital was simply outrageous!

What's the difference between this and slapping the Great Xia Dynasty in public? It's like trampling the court's face on the ground!

If these martial arts figures dare to act this way even in the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty, one can only imagine how difficult it must be for ordinary people outside the capital!

At this moment, Xia Taige was very glad that the Zhenwu Division had been established. After a certain period of time, once the Zhenwu Division had terrified these martial arts people, they would naturally become obedient!

As for chivalrous heroes, perhaps they exist, but they are few and far between. For example, in the entire martial arts world of *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, how many can truly be called heroes? How many are there in the entire martial arts world?