The people under the stars have gone away, and the stars have disappeared in the morning light.
Gao Xiaoliu also returned to Huixian Tower, leaning against the highest window and looking at the sky, motionless.
People passing by downstairs saw it and were surprised and curious.
"Why did Gao Xiaoliu show up at Huixian Tower so early in the morning? Shouldn't he be playing the last game in the casino at this time and then go to bed?"
"What about rich people?"
The ridicule of Gao Xiaoliu and his son has been going on for years. People on the street were not worried about Gao Xiaoliu hearing it, and even raised their voices and asked Gao Xiaoliu directly.
Gao Xiaoliu leaned against the window to sleep, paying no attention to the sounds on the street until someone walked into the room.
"Sir, can't I even go out?"
Zhike's voice sounded from behind, a little helpless.
"I'm just going to deliver spring vegetables to some regular customers..."
Before he finished speaking, Gao Xiaoliu raised his hand and waved.
"I will arrange for people to do these things." He said, "Just stay at home and stay with my dad."
As he spoke, he looked back at him, half-smiling.
"Uncle, you are my father's hands, eyes and feet. It's not like I don't know. Letting you go out is of no use in locking up my father."
Zhike smiled bitterly: "Young master, this is a major matter for the Mo family. We may be dissatisfied with the leader, but we won't..."
"You will." Gao Xiaoliu interrupted him, "And in my place, dissatisfaction with the leader means dissatisfaction with the Mo clan."
Zhike stopped explaining and asked, "Then can I still stand at the door to welcome guests?"
Gao Xiaoliu nodded: "That's okay." He waved his hand again, "Go ahead, I'm watching you."
Zhike responded with a smile and left.
Although he cannot leave Huixian Tower, he can still enter and exit the locked up wealthy man.
The rich man leaned back in his chair, not displeased because his unfilial son seized power and was imprisoned. He continued to eat steamed cakes with pickles for breakfast.
"Liu Yan really didn't stop her." Zhike said, "People left one after another. Liu Yan seemed to be blind. In the past, if we took one more step outside Huixian Tower, he would look like he couldn't spare us.
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The rich man chewed a mouthful of pickles and swallowed it, and said: "Obviously, our boss has conquered this old boy. He is such a powerful young man. Liu Yan of Dali Temple and Huo Lian, the chief inspector, can all be controlled by her.
"He shook his head and smiled, "We are getting old, and it is not enough to refuse to accept it."
Zhike smiled, looked at the medicine bowl on the table, and warned: "Master, you must take medicine on time."
The rich man snorted: "What kind of medicine should I take? The unfilial son would like me to die."
Zhike said with a smile: "The young master was just fascinated by that woman for a moment, and it will be fine after a while. He can't bear to lose his father."
The rich man said nothing.
Zhike didn't stay any longer: "Then I'll go outside to greet the guests."
Rich Man Gao hummed and continued eating. The previous conversation came to an abrupt end, and no one seemed to care.
As the sun gets higher and higher, the number of guests in Huixian Tower gradually increases, some come to have lunch and some come to reserve a seat.
Gao Xiaoliu was still leaning against the window, but he no longer stared at the horizon. Instead, he listened to several stewards report the accounts. He didn't even need to look at the account books. He just listened to what they said. He could tell the exact amount every time, so the reconciliation was quick.
it's over.
"Although I don't have the order of a great master, the master's reputation is not small. If the order comes with money, please don't worry, sir." the steward said with a smile.
Gao Xiaoliu raised his eyebrows and said, "Of course I'm relieved."
As I was talking here, I could hear the voice of Zhike downstairs speaking more enthusiastically.
"What are your orders from the Prince Consort?"
The Fifth Prince Consort is here again? Gao Xiaoliu looked downstairs and saw that it was not the Fifth Prince Consort, but the steward of the Prince Consort's Mansion.
"The prince consort asked what's new?" the steward asked.
Zhike said with a smile: "The spring vegetables have just arrived and will be delivered to the Prince Consort's house."
The steward nodded: "There's no need to send it away. Let's book a table. The prince-in-law will entertain guests tonight."
"Looking at your glowing face and your good fortune, your consort must be in for a great event." Zhike said with a smile.
The steward laughed and said, "You are right, our Prince Consort has been promoted and is no longer in the Ministry of Household Affairs. He has been transferred to the position of Supervisor of the Young Master of the Ministry of Works."
Zhike looked shocked: "This position is not for ordinary people. It requires real talent and learning."
What he said was the truth. Based on his status as a relative of the emperor, Consort Liu was already unworthy of being an idle clerk in the Ministry of Household Affairs. The emperor, who had experienced the Jin Dynasty Rebellion and lost the crown prince, was particularly wary of relatives of the emperor.
A place like the Shaofujian, which was related to the emperor's food, clothing, and transportation, was given to him. The emperor really valued it.
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Zhike clapped his hands and said, "Please be sure to be here, Prince Consort. It is our honor at Huixian Tower to congratulate Prince Consort."
Ever since Prince Consort Liu became more and more valued in front of the emperor, he had seen this kind of compliments often. He accepted them calmly and laughed without any politeness. He agreed on a time and left.
Zhike no longer welcomes customers outside the door, and hurries back to the store to go to the kitchen to select the menu in person.
Gao Xiaoliu watched this scene upstairs and curled his lips.
The reason why the five princes-in-law appeared in front of the emperor was to build the Star Observation Tower, which was thanks to the Seven Stars.
Later, the lantern banquet was also because of Qixing’s craftsmanship.
As a result, the emperor valued him more and more.
It can be said that the Five Prince Consorts are what they are today, thanks to Momen.
"Congratulations," he said, and told the boy, "Go and tell Zhike that I will come to the Immortal Tower to congratulate you and have a big celebration."
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When night falls, on the bustling streets, crowds of people rush towards Huixian Tower, but soon the crowds recede, and people under the lights look regretful and regretful.
"My feet were slow and I couldn't catch up."
Some people who didn't know the truth asked, "What's wrong? Why do all the people come to Huixian Tower?"
"Every seat at Huixianlou is free tonight!" someone shouted.
Hearing these words, people around him started to rush into the building, but were stopped by "It's late, it's full."
This remark triggered a chorus of lamentations.
"Is Gao Xiaoliu crazy again?"
The young master of the Gao family took it as his own duty to lose all his family's wealth. Since I couldn't go to the casino to waste his money, he just threw money at Huixian Tower.
People in the capital are not surprised, they only expect to ask.
"When will Gao Xiaoliu go crazy next time?"
There was a lot of noise outside Huixian Tower, and the banquet inside Huixian Tower was in full swing. The most lively place was undoubtedly the Liu Consort in the highest and largest box, where Liu Shaojian is now.
Flowery dishes are constantly being brought in, the aroma of fine wine lingers on the entire floor, and there are even more officials and immortals singing songs.
Zhike personally guarded it, sometimes going to the kitchen to check, sometimes standing outside the door.
The box door was suddenly opened, and Uncle Li Guoshu, smelling of alcohol, staggered out.
"Master Li, I will take you to change clothes." Zhike said with a smile.
Uncle Li Guo smiled and waved his hand: "You don't have to wait on me, today's guest is Young Supervisor Liu."
"Dignified guests are surrounded by noble people." Zhike said with a smile.
Uncle Li Guo laughed again, his eyes fell on Zhike's hands, and asked: "What other new dishes are there?"
Zhike hurriedly held up the book in his hand and said respectfully: "Sir, please give me a thumbs up."
Uncle Li Guo did not refuse, took the booklet, stood in the corridor and opened it. Under the bright lanterns, there were pictures on the booklet.
But the intricate lines outline not the dishes but the racks of utensils.
Li Guojiu's eyes narrowed under the light, and he smiled while looking.
"Yes, they are all of good quality." He said, closing the booklet with a snap, and looking at Zhike again, "Do you have anything you want me to convey to you?"
Zhike leaned over and saluted and took the book respectfully: "Then there is Mr. Lao Li."
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The night faded and a new day arrived. Liang Siwan no longer went crazy in Du Cha Si's inner house. She returned to her previous lazy state and was even quieter than before. She no longer even played flower cards or walked in the garden.
Just sitting in a daze.
"I'm still stimulated." Zhu Chuan sighed and looked at Huo Lian, who was being served by a maid and put on official robes. "You're not here, Commander, are you okay?"
Just now the chamberlain came to deliver the message, and Your Majesty asked the Governor to accompany him.
"How about I go with the driver and you stay at home to watch over me."
Huo Lian adjusted her sleeves and glanced at Liang Siwan sitting by the window.
"No need." He said, "Your Majesty said that Liu Shaojian's presentation of Qiqiao today is an important weapon of the country. At this time, I must be there to guard your Majesty."
The important weapons of the country are naturally related to military affairs.
The prince died in the so-called place where weapons were forged. The emperor would never look at such a thing easily, and even if there were guards around, the emperor would not believe it, only the governor.
In any case, Miss Wanwan is easier to control than that Seven Star. Although that Seven Star doesn't scream or struggle, he can't understand her thoughts at all, and he can't beat her at all...
Zhu Chuan nodded: "Captain, don't worry, I will guard Miss Wanwan."
Huo Lian stepped out, then stopped when she thought of something.
"In addition to seeing Siwan, what else did she want that night?" he asked.
Zhu Chuan was stunned for a moment before realizing that she was talking about Qixing.
"She?" he said angrily, "she made such a fuss that some people were killed, and ran away after the fuss!"
It seemed that he really wanted to say something, but he knew that he was in the wrong and left before finishing.
Huo Lian didn't ask any more and looked at the weapons room: "Go get the six-foot sword."
That sword, that woman had snatched the sword before and kept saying it was hers, but she took the sword away, killed someone, and then threw it back for them to deal with the aftermath. How despicable!
Although she has left the capital now, what if someone else comes to rob her.
The governor should be taken with him, Zhu Chuan responded, turned around and walked away quickly.