There are too many shady things in the palace. The scandals that can be exposed in history books and passed down to future generations are just the tip of the iceberg.
Wang Fusheng's experience was nothing more than an ordinary situation. The law of the jungle in the animal kingdom, where the jungle prevails between the weak and the strong, was particularly vivid among the eunuchs and maids in the palace.
Wang Fusheng was lying on the ground, almost unconscious. Fan Yunxian stood in front of him, looking at him indifferently.
A man who has lost power is worse than a dog. When Wang Fusheng served the former prince Li Zhong, he was so glorious that even Fan Yunxian had to smile at him.
Later, Li Zhong was deposed and Empress Wu was canonized. The relationship between Fan Yunxian and Wang Fusheng was instantly reversed.
At this moment, Fan Yunxian was looking down at Wang Fusheng with divine eyes, and he truly held Wang Fusheng's life and death in the palm of his hand.
"Wang Fusheng and Li Zhong have been demoted from Chang'an. How can you still stay in the palace? Why don't you get out early and live and die with your deposed master."
After beating Wang Fusheng half to death, Fan Yunxian dropped these words and left the dilapidated palace with a group of eunuchs.
Wang Fusheng was still lying on the ground, as if dead. After a long time, he raised his head with difficulty and looked outside the palace door.
Outside the door, the sky was clear and clear, with blue sky and white clouds. A cat, kept by an unknown palace maid, lazily walked out of the corner. It curiously looked at Wang Fusheng lying on the ground, turned around and left gracefully.
The joys and sorrows of the world have nothing to do with it.
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The banquet at Mrs. Korea's house delayed her all afternoon, and it was almost dusk when Li Qinzai left.
I can't leave the city today. There are no street lights on the road these days. It's very dangerous to drive at night. I might accidentally fall into a ditch.
Li Qinzai had no choice but to stay in Chang'an City for one more day and return to Ganjingzhuang tomorrow.
After leaving Mrs. Korea's house, Mrs. Korea bit her lower lip and looked at him with charming eyes as she said goodbye. Li Qinzai was so frightened that he hurriedly turned around and got into the carriage.
If you can't subdue the demon, it's better to avoid it as soon as possible. It's not shameful if you have a shallow way of doing things.
After boarding the carriage and leaving Mrs. Korea's residence, and passing by Dongshi, Li Qinzai suddenly stopped the carriage.
Today's Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty no longer has a curfew like it did in the Zhenguan period. In those days, there were 108 squares in Chang'an City, and each square was separated by a square gate. Every square gate was closed after sunset, and people were not allowed to go out privately.
As the rule of the Tang Dynasty became more and more consolidated, after the year of Zhenguan, the world returned to its original state, and the previous curfew policy was gradually relaxed. Although the curfew law has not been canceled on the surface, there are already many bold businessmen and people who dare to go out at night.
go out.
Wu Hou, who was patrolling the streets, also turned a blind eye to this, and usually would not ask questions as long as he was not provoking trouble.
As a result, the night markets in the east and west cities of Chang'an City gradually prospered.
When the market has supply and demand, its prosperity cannot be stopped by laws.
When the lanterns are turned on, the East Market is crowded with people. Countless vendors hold lanterns on the streets and shout for business.
People wandered around the East Market with their families. Those who had saved a few pennies bought a piece of wheat candy on the roadside, bought some dishes, or sat down at a stall to eat a bowl of fried gourds.
The days are not considered rich, but I enjoy the quiet years amidst the noise and the rest of my life is peaceful.
Li Qinzai got off the carriage in Dongshi, and Liu Asi sat with him at a barbecue stall owned by a Hu merchant.
Although there was a sumptuous banquet at the Korean lady's house, Li Qinzai didn't eat anything at all. It was not because he was not hungry, but mainly because he was afraid that the Korean lady would be malicious to him, throw him to the ground, and then do whatever she wanted to him...
It's not that I feel humiliated, it's mainly because what Li Qinzai has done to others before, if others use it on him again, it would be shameful to spread the word.
At the barbecue stall, Hu Shang bowed attentively and served Li Qin a few skewers of freshly roasted mutton, along with a jar of turbid wine.
These days, Hu merchants are struggling to make a living in the Tang Dynasty. They are properly low-class citizens and cannot even afford to offend ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty. What's more, Li Qinzai is dressed in rich clothes, has a carriage and is accompanied by troops. He is obviously a member of a certain family in the Tang Dynasty.
A powerful young master cannot afford to offend him.
Li Qinzai took a bite of the mutton and nodded.
The taste is okay, but the mutton smell is a bit strong. Apparently there are not enough spices to remove the mutton. It is somewhat similar to the skewers stall in the previous life.
Inviting Liu Asi and the others to sit down and eat together, Li Qinzai grabbed another skewer of mutton, played the harmonica in a scoffing manner, and put half of the skewer into his mouth.
While he was having a hearty meal, an ordinary carriage stopped behind Li Qinzai, the curtain was opened, and the Lord of Jinxiang County stepped out of the carriage with the help of his maid.
Li Qinzai heard the movement behind him, turned around and was stunned.
"What are you doing here?" Li Qinzai asked.
Jin Xiang said calmly: "I'm hungry too, can't I?"
Li Qinzai couldn't help but laugh: "The county owner has a distinguished status, can he eat this?"
Jin Xiang said angrily: "You are a county official and you can eat it, why can't I?"
"You can't use me as a reference. I dare to eat shit. Do you dare?"
Jin Xiang opened his eyes in shock: "Really?"
Then he leaned back, showing an extremely disgusted look.
Li Qinzai's old face heated up: "It's just a metaphor. I always thought that the county master was a little fairy who didn't eat the fireworks of the world. I didn't expect that she could be so down-to-earth."
Jin Xiang said coldly: "Two months ago, I was still living well. Ever since my father was defrauded of all his money by a wicked guy, my life has become worse day by day. Now I just want to survive."
, where is the need for sophistication?"
Li Qinzai's old face continued to heat up, he looked up to the sky and let out a haha, and said to Hu Shang at the barbecue stall: "Bring a few more skewers of meat and charge it to my account."
Turning to look at Jinxiang, Li Qinzai was so generous that he said, "I'm going to ask you to feed me today."
Jin Xiang laughed angrily. He defrauded my family of so much money. A barbecue was a generous meal. Do you want to lose face?
The sizzling and greasy barbecue was brought to the table. Jin Xiang grabbed a skewer of mutton unceremoniously and took a big bite. He stared at Li Qinzai provocatively while eating.
Li Qinzai looked puzzled. He was just eating barbecue. Why are his eyes so arrogant? I can blow half a skewer of meat in one bite, but my eyes are still so virtuous. Am I proud?
"Is it delicious?" Li Qinzai asked.
Jin Xiang had obviously never eaten anything on the street, and seemed quite satisfied with the barbecue. He was about to nod, but then realized that he had lost his arrogant temperament, so he snorted coldly.
Glancing over, he noticed the jar of turbid wine on the low table, and Jin Xiang subconsciously picked up the wine.
Li Qinzai said in surprise: "You still want to drink?"
Jin Xiang glanced at him and said, "Didn't you invite me? You can't bear to part with me?"
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "It's okay, just drink it and put it on your father's account. You can settle the settlement with your father the next time you see him."
Jin Xiang was so angry that he filled himself up with wine and drank it all in one gulp. Then he couldn't help but choked and coughed, causing his face to turn red. He looked very charming and charming.
The wine sold by the vendors in the East Market is naturally not good wine. It is turbid and overcooked.
Jinxiang drank several glasses of wine, his face became redder and redder, and he was already a bit drunk. Then he slammed the wine glasses on the table, and Jinxiang said loudly: "Li Qinzai, I'm warning you, don't lie to my father again."
The king’s money!”
Li Qinzai's eyelids twitched.
However, Jinxiang ignored his manners, opened his mouth and burst into tears in the street.