Zhang Shixun interrupted him and said, "Alright, alright! Don't spread this kind of erotic stuff around. If the emperor gets to his ears, won't you be afraid that he'll come after your father?"
"Don't be afraid. It was my father, Wang Fu, and Li Langzi who helped the emperor climb over the wall last night."
"Help him climb over the wall?"
"Of course."
Zhang Shixun was stunned. How could Emperor Zhao Ji be so undisciplined that he actually climbed over the wall to enjoy a romantic affair with his ministers? Among the ministers who accompanied him in such an act, two were deputy prime ministers, and the other was the leader of the imperial guards. Such a relationship between the emperor and his ministers was truly an anecdote.
Gao Yanei curled his lips when he saw his surprised look.
"What do you mean by pouting? Do you think I'm a bumpkin?" Zhang Shixun asked.
"Country bumpkin?" Gao Yanei blinked, not understanding what he meant.
"It means someone who has never seen the world." Zhang Shixun explained.
"Well, how can I put it about you? Sometimes you're well-informed, and sometimes you're completely ignorant. Speaking of your village, I'm being a bit unfair to you. An official traveling incognito is nothing new. He's been doing this kind of thing frequently since he became emperor, especially in recent years."
"Why would he have to climb over the wall? Wouldn't it be better to leave through the palace gate openly? He's the emperor."
"Speaking of your village, you're still acting like that. Once the palace is locked, even the emperor can't open the palace gate to leave. Do you think the palace gate is like the front door of your house, which can be opened at will?"
Zhang Shixun was speechless.
Gao Yanei patted Zhang Shixun on the shoulder and said, his breath lingering with alcohol, "The restaurants and brothels in the capital are places frequented by officials. If you go there often, it wouldn't be uncommon to run into him."
"This can be considered as sharing happiness with the people." Zhang Shixun said sarcastically. It would be strange if such an emperor did not destroy the country.
"Isn't the emperor good friends with Li Shishi? What if Li Shishi finds out about his romantic affairs?"
"Don't forget that Li Shishi is a singing girl, no different from other prostitutes. They are all women who make a living in the entertainment industry. Why does she have the right to interfere in the affairs of the government?"
"There's a huge difference. Master Li sells her art but not her body."
"She doesn't sell herself because her value is too high, and ordinary people can't afford her. But when she meets an official, hehe! She has no choice."
When Zhang Shixun heard this, his mood suddenly became bad and he couldn't help but feel sad for Li Shishi.
"Brother, I want to discuss one more thing with you."
"What's up?"
"I've got my eyes on Sun Sansi."
"Ah!" Zhang Shixun stared at him with wide eyes and asked, "I remember you said not long ago that you had your eyes on a young silk seller on Xueyuan Street. Have you forgotten about her so quickly?"
"That little bitch is so slippery, I can't get her."
"Do you think Sun Sansi is easy to deal with?"
Gao Yanei smacked his lips and said, "How can we know if we don't try?"
As the two were talking, they heard someone knocking on the door.
Gao Yanei looked towards the door and said, "You should find a servant to help you watch the door."
"I am a poor man and cannot afford servants." Zhang Shixun stood up and opened the door.
Ding Dusai and Sun Sansi were standing outside the door, both wearing men's clothes, with flowered buns and long white backs on their heads, looking like two handsome young men.
He wasn't surprised by their arrival; it was about time they arrived.
"You two are really rare guests." Zhang Shixun greeted them with a smile and stepped aside to make way for them.
"I'm not a rare visitor. I've been here several times." Ding Dusai stepped lightly through the gate and asked, "What are you doing at home?"
"It's okay. Gao Yanei is here too. We're having tea and talking in the living room. We were just talking about Madam Sun."
Sun Sansi said, "What a coincidence! I was just about to invite you and Gao Yanei to the restaurant, and since he's here, it saves me the trouble."
Gao Yanei's eyes lit up when he saw the two beauties. He quickly stood up and greeted them, saying, "So it's you two ladies who have arrived. Hehe! I apologize for not welcoming you in person."
Sun Sansi bowed solemnly and said, "I am grateful to Gao Yanei for his help in my matter. I am very grateful to him."
"Hehe! It's a small matter. Madam Sun, there's no need to be polite." Gao Yanei waved his hand in a pretentious manner, patting his chest and saying, "Madam Ding, don't worry. I've already dealt with that guy Wang Husun, and he promised not to bother you again. I also heard from him that his father Wang Fu has now turned his attention to another woman and will not bother you for the time being. As for the future, as long as I can help, I will definitely help. Madam Sun, don't worry."
Seeing Gao Yanei taking on so much responsibility, Zhang Shixun smiled without saying anything, thinking to himself: Since you have already spread the news, this matter falls on you, and you can't escape it.
Sun Sansi handed Zhang Shixun a heavy cloth bag and said, "This is another hundred taels of silver as a reward."
Zhang Shixun didn't reach out to take it. He pointed at Gao Yanei and said, "Those soldiers were hired by Gao Yanei. Give them to Gao Yanei."
Gao Yanei did not refuse and took the silver, saying, "This money will be divided among those thieves. I have already promised them in advance."
Dingdu Circuit: "We are here today mainly to invite you to the restaurant to sit down and express our gratitude."
"I received your thanks, but please don't treat me. We are all friends, so there is no need to spend more money." Zhang Shixun declined.
"That's right, no need to spend money." Gao Yanei agreed, his pair of thieving eyes secretly looking at Sun Sansi.
Seeing Zhang Shixun's refusal, Sun Sansi quickly said, "That won't do. If Master Zhang doesn't agree, I won't be able to rest easy."
Ding Dusai also said: "Sister Li will also go, so you should stop refusing."
Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Zhang Shixun had no choice but to say, "Okay, let's go."
Ding Dusai was immediately delighted. "Mr. Zhang, it's settled. We'll meet at the back building of Fanlou at 5 p.m. tonight. The private room has been reserved. Just say it's reserved for Mr. Li from Jinqian Lane, and someone will take you there."
"Yeah, okay, we'll be there on time."
"Now that we have finished talking, we will not disturb you two any longer. We will take our leave now." Ding Dusai smiled sweetly, took Sun Sansi's hand and walked out.
After sending the two beauties out, Zhang Shixun returned to the living room and saw Gao Yanei staring at him. He asked him, "Why are you looking at me?"
"Brother, I've always wondered why you are so popular with women."
"Female popularity? What does that mean?" Zhang Shixun pretended to be confused.
"These women are all famous beauties in the capital, and they are pursued by countless nobles, but I find that they just like you."
"How do you know they all like me?"
"I'm not stupid. I can tell from the way they look at you."
"I admit that Ding Dusai likes me. As for the others, you have poor eyesight and you misjudged them."
"Besides Ding Dusai, Li Shishi and Sun Sansi also like you." Gao Yanei added.
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