Seeing that the shopkeeper was going to report to the official, everyone started talking again.
"Is this guy a fool? He can open such a big tavern and he doesn't have any influence behind him."
"Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. This young man still lacks social experience."
"Knowing that the other party was going to report to the police, he still didn't leave. This guy is quite courageous."
"Why did he leave? Did he do anything illegal? There is nothing to be afraid of."
"That is to say, money can make all the difference these days. Even if he has done nothing wrong and is dragged out by the government and beaten up, a common man can still sue the government."
Seeing everyone talking about it, some people couldn't bear Xiao Chen's suffering and ran over: "Brother Xiao, they waived your drink money, so you can leave. After a while, the government officials really came, but
I really don’t know what the outcome will be.”
Xiao Chen raised his hand and said, "Thank you, brother, I just want them to be reasonable today."
Seeing everyone talking about Xiao Chen like this, Xiao Chen still refused to leave. The storyteller snorted coldly. He stopped talking and quietly waited for the arrival of the officers and soldiers.
Xiao Chen is also waiting for the "big shot" behind this matter.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way." There were shouts from outside the door.
Dozens of military officers in golden uniforms pushed the passers-by on the street and walked towards the door of the tavern.
The leader is a member of the Jinyi Guard Baihu.
Push the door open and walk directly towards the counter where the shopkeeper is standing.
"Where are the people?" the man from the household asked in a loud voice.
The shopkeeper hurriedly walked out from the counter, pulled the hundreds of households aside, turned away from everyone's eyes, and stuffed a large ingot into the other person's arms.
Then he turned around and pointed at Xiao Chen in the corner: "That's him, disrupting the normal business of the tavern."
"Where did the stupid Qing come from, with such a short-sighted look?" Baihu muttered and walked towards Xiao Chen.
With a "pop" sound, the hundred households slapped the table in front of Xiao Chen: "The official is asking a question, stand up."
"Oh." Xiao Chen responded and slowly stood up.
Seeing Xiao Chen stand up obediently, the storyteller smiled coldly, gave Xiao Chen a contemptuous look, and was about to leave.
However, the words that came next made him stop walking.
"May I ask where you are from? What crime have I committed to make you come to the tavern and shout at me like this?" Xiao Chen raised his head and said calmly.
"Are you blind? Don't you even recognize the official uniforms of Jinyiwei? Or are you just a local leopard who has never been to the capital, and you mistake your ignorance for boldness?" The hundred households were obviously a little angry, and spoke in a high voice.
roared.
"Jinyiwei? I heard that Jinyiwei is the most important guard of the emperor. He is responsible for the emperor's safety and travel etiquette. Small disputes like this on the streets are most likely to be reported to Tianfu. You say you are Jinyiwei, but you don't say you
It's overkill, and it's definitely a dog meddling in other people's business." Xiao Chen said calmly as he stared at the other person.
Seeing so many Jinyi guards arriving at once, everyone sweated for Xiao Chen.
Now, seeing him actually calling Jin Yiwei a dog and a mouse meddling in other people's business, they all shook their heads involuntarily, as if they had already seen Xiao Chen's fate.
But the storyteller who turned around slightly frowned, with a bad feeling in his heart.
Similarly, Jin Yiwei Baihu, who had scolded loudly just now, did not dare to continue scolding, but looked at Xiao Chen carefully.
Knowing that he is a royal guard, he still dares to say that his dog is meddling in his own business. I am afraid that this person has someone to rely on.
Although Jin Yiwei's current reputation is not as good as before, he is not a small ordinary person who can be insulted at will.
It's just that the person in front of me looks like an ordinary citizen dressed in this way.
Unsure of Xiao Chen's identity, these hundreds of households became cautious.
For fifty taels of silver, it is not worth it to offend a big shot who cannot afford to offend.
However, using money to eliminate disasters for others. Since I have accepted money from the shopkeeper, this matter still needs to be dealt with.
"You are right, this kind of thing is really not something that Jin Yiwei should deal with. However, as a friend of the owner of the tavern, I would like to remind you not to disrupt the normal business of the tavern." After thinking for a while, in order to save face, then
Baihu lowered his voice.
"Who is the owner of this tavern?" Xiao Chen smiled and asked lightly.
"The owner of this tavern is the brother-in-law of Mr. Cao Guangtian, the head of the Household Department." The hundred households took a detour.
"It turns out he's from the Ministry of Household Affairs. No wonder Jin Yiwei gives face. It seems that it's easier to do things if you have acquaintances." Xiao Chen stared at the other person, "However, what you said about me disrupting the business of the tavern is framed. I just said that.
It’s just the truth, why are you disrupting the business of the tavern?”
Seeing that hundreds of households were in dire straits, the storyteller jumped off the stage and hurried over.
He cupped his hands and saluted the hundred households: "My lord, this person openly slandered His Highness the King of Han in the hall, and should be arrested for the crime of disrespect."
"So serious?" The hundred households seemed unable to believe their ears, "It's disrespectful to His Highness the King of Han. You are very courageous. Come here, take this person down for me."
These hundreds of households secretly rejoiced.
It would be a great achievement if we could capture a person who was disrespectful to the royal family today.
"What I said are all facts. Who didn't know who the common people in the capital didn't know? However, some people used the name of storytelling to attack the current emperor. If the royal guards didn't pay attention, I'm afraid they would have become the only ones who can eat the royal family.
The food is gone." Looking at the storyteller who hurriedly came to target him, Xiao Chen had a bright smile on his face.
Attacking the current emperor would be a serious crime against the nine clans.
A layer of coldness appeared on the nervous foreheads of the hundred households, and they looked at Xiao Chen hurriedly: "Are you telling the truth?"
Xiao Chen raised his right hand and pointed in the hall: "With so many people listening, will they also accompany me to lie?"
"You are talking nonsense. When did I attack the current emperor? You are talking nonsense. It seems that if I don't teach you a lesson today, you will lie to frame others." With that, the storyteller rolled up his sleeves and was about to take action.
"Wait a minute." The hundred households shouted loudly to stop the storyteller, and then looked at Xiao Chen: "How can he attack the current emperor?"
If you catch the person who slandered His Highness the King of Han, it is a great achievement. Then, if you catch the person who attacked the current emperor, it is an indispensable achievement.
Being able to mix with hundreds of households in Jinyiwei, he can still distinguish the importance of this kind of thing.
Pointing at the livid storyteller beside him, Xiao Chen laughed.
"He said that the emperor ordered the prince to be taken to Dongchang Prison. It was just a crime he wanted to inflict. Why bother!"
