Lu Chen had no worries about being turned away. This was a feudal society. If he, a great imperial master, wanted to enter the house of a prostitute, that would be like playing a piece of cake.
As long as he announced his identity, it would be considered rude if the other party did not run to the door to greet him, let alone refuse him entry.
This was indeed the case. Officials were always difficult to deal with. After Lu Chen sent someone in to report, the host quickly sent someone to invite them in.
"Sir, do you need me to go in with you?" Guo Bei asked cautiously from the side. He still remembered that he seemed to have offended the master national teacher before, and he didn't know whether the master national teacher's words about asking him to go to the North Sea to herd sheep were just an angry remark.
In fact, Guo Bei really wanted to tell Lu Chen at that time that Beihai was not yet the territory of Da Qi.
But after thinking about it, given the petty nature of the Imperial Master, if I really told him, I might not even have the chance to go herding sheep.
Lu Chen waved his hands impatiently and said, "Alright, alright, there are so many people gathered here. What could be going on? I'm here to visit a master of the yangqin. This is all about elegance. What are you, a bunch of roughnecks, following me in for? Are you here to hold my hands?"
As they were talking, Lu Chen and Zi Yan stepped into the yard. Although the small building did not cover a large area, it was truly a world of its own.
The overall environment of the small building is quite quiet, with various flowers planted in front and a bamboo forest behind.
Next to the small building is a small waterwheel. Walking on the cobblestone path, you will feel like you are walking in a secluded path.
Led by the maid, the two soon arrived at the living room of the small building, and soon a woman in purple gauze appeared in front of them.
Looking at the woman in front of him, Lu Chen could only say, she is so generous and rich!
The lavender gauze dress draped over her body gave her a luxurious and mysterious temperament. The woman's bun did not detract from her appearance, but made her look even more graceful.
The brown tube top covers the area just right. If it's a little more, it won't be interesting. If it's a little less, it's too bold. Now it just happens to be stuck on a strange point of men, making people want to explore it.
The woman came to Lu Chen and bowed gracefully, saying, "My humble self, Hao Min, greets the Imperial Master."
"Hahaha, Mr. Hao, please don't be so polite. We are the ones who are bothering you this time."
"Master Imperial Master, please don't say that. Even someone like me, who has lived in seclusion for so long, has heard of the things you have done for the world. Your presence here truly brings honor to my humble home."
Look, she is worthy of being the top star in the past. The way she said it is different and makes people feel comfortable when listening to it.
Lu Chen nodded slightly and said, "I just learned a few tricks from my master. It would be great if I could benefit the people of the world."
"I really admire the magnanimity of the Imperial Master. Please take a seat and have some tea."
After both parties sat down, the maid served tea and snacks. Hao Min introduced: "This is the best pre-rain Longjing tea, brewed with mountain spring water from dozens of miles away. Your Excellency, the Imperial Master, please try it."
From this sentence, we can see that although Hao Min no longer works in a brothel, she still lives a very comfortable life.
Lu Chen nodded with a smile, then picked up the teacup, took a sip slowly and nodded, "It is indeed good tea. Mr. Hao is a person who understands tea."
"I've been doing this for a while now, with nothing better to do. These are just minor details, nothing compared to the Imperial Master. The Imperial Master's methods are truly remarkable. To be honest, I've been reading your works, and there are quite a few things I don't quite grasp."
Lu Chen placed some elementary science books in the library so that people all over the world could read them.
Nowadays, in the library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, there is a special type of person who copies books for others.
Lu Chen also specifically stipulated that these books could be copied, but were absolutely not allowed to be printed.
The reason for this decision is, firstly, that the foundation of basic science has not yet been fully laid in Da Qi, and secondly, that scholars are cheapskates who will only cherish things that are hard-earned. If they are printed all over the streets, it will be meaningless.
The third point is that Da Qi lacks copyright awareness. If they really allow the publication of the work, the ultimate benefits will not fall into Lu Chen's pocket. Even if they agree to large-scale publication in the future, the Chinese Academy of Sciences will have to take the lead.
Those who can come to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to copy books are all poor children. Instead of letting those booksellers take benefits, it is better to find some new income for these poor children.
Once these people pass the exam, they will always feel grateful to the Chinese Academy of Sciences. When Lu Chen wants to promote some policies in the future, there will always be someone in the court to speak for him.
"I never thought that my books would reach Yangzhou."
"Not only that, I heard that many aristocratic families in Lingnan are also offering high prices to buy your books."
"Haha, I'm really pleased that everyone is so eager to learn. I wonder if there's anything Mr. Hao doesn't understand. I just happened to meet you today, so I can help you clear it up."
"That's great! I'd really like to know if there will ever be a carriage that can run on its own without the need for animals to pull it."
"It's definitely going to happen. The technical difficulty isn't that high. I estimate we'll be able to develop it in five to ten years."
"So, if you cut open a person's abdomen and take out the contents, can that person really survive?"
"That's true. As long as the conditions are right, it's not that difficult."
"I saw in your book that some glowing stones are actually very dangerous. Keeping them around can bring bad luck. Is it because of that thing called radiation? To be honest, I have a night-shining pearl that a friend gave me, and now I don't dare keep it around anymore."
"Naturally, luminescent minerals generally carry certain risks. Of course, whether they will have an impact on the human body requires specific analysis. By the way, I actually happen to have some self-luminous objects at home. If you're interested, you can come and take a look."
"Would it be a bit abrupt to visit the Imperial Master at night?"
"Actually, we can do it during the day, as long as we're in a relatively dim environment. What, you don't know how to create a dim environment? Coincidentally, I just happen to know how to do it. As long as we hide under the quilt..."
“Ahem!”
Seeing that Lu Chen's words were getting more and more outrageous, Zi Yan couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but coughed to remind him.
Lu Chen came back to his senses and smiled calmly, "I forgot. This time I came here mainly because Miss Zi Yan wanted to ask Master Hao about the art of playing the zither. I've taken over the show a bit, so you guys chat."
Zi Yan glared at Lu Chen and snorted coldly, "It doesn't matter. Go ahead and have fun as much as you want. I'm not in a hurry. I can wait a little longer."
"Huh? What are you waiting for? Why do I feel like your attitude towards me is different from before? Ouch, is there an earthquake? Why is the house shaking?"
"Haha, I'm naturally waiting for the knockout drug to take effect!"
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