"Hmm..." Lu Huai rested his chin on his hand listlessly, glanced out the window, and seemed to be thinking about whether to stay or leave.
Today, the Shuji Opera House is bustling with activity, with crowds surging downstairs, as if a new group of people has taken over.
The actors are resting backstage, catching their breath so they can continue later. Today's actors are all highly experienced, having worked in the industry for many years. To ensure the best viewing experience for the audience, they will perform repeatedly.
Therefore, Shu Zhan took it upon himself to double the wages of these people for today, as a gesture of comfort.
Lu Huai glanced at it a few times, then looked away. He stretched lazily and said to Prefect Qu, "Since you've said so, let's go out first. Even the best play gets boring if you watch it over and over again."
Prefect Qu nodded vigorously, "What you say is true, young master."
The group decided to leave the theater. Lu Huai and Shu Zhan walked in front, with Prefect Qu following behind them.
Shu Zhan nudged Lu Huai with his shoulder and winked at him, saying, "You're really something."
Lu Huai stumbled from the bump, straightened up, and patted the spot where he had been touched with disgust, as if he were some kind of filth.
Young Master Shu felt humiliated, and he angrily pointed at Lu Huai, "How could you..."
Lu Huai didn't even glance at him, heading straight downstairs. Prefect Qu, following behind the two, hesitated upon seeing this. He then said earnestly to Shu Zhan, "Young Master Chu, I'll take my leave now," and walked ahead of him.
Shu Zhan became even angrier.
The group went downstairs and walked out of the entrance of Shuji Opera House. The sun was shining brightly, and the sunlight on their faces made them feel lazy.
Lu Huai stretched again, then, as if remembering something, turned to look at Prefect Qu. Raising an eyebrow, he said, "My lord, regarding today's events... do you understand?"
Prefect Qu's eyes flickered slightly, and he hesitated before asking, "What is it you're referring to, young master?"
Seeing that he was pretending to be ignorant, Lu Huai gave him a half-smile and said, "What are you trying to fool me with, sir? Do you even know how far Lingcheng is from Dongcheng?"
"This..." Prefect Qu frowned and thought for a moment, "This official doesn't remember very clearly, but I know it's very far, about six thousand kilometers?"
“Not bad.” Lu Huai maintained his expression. “Then, sir, what is it about this Dongcheng that attracts me? What made me run five or six thoroughbred horses to the point of exhaustion to come here?”
Prefect Qu's brow twitched. What did he mean by that?
He clearly stated that he was just visiting Dongcheng and told me to keep quiet. Now he's saying there's nothing in Dongcheng that appeals to him...
Admittedly, having served as the prefect of Dongcheng for so many years, he knew exactly how many stray dogs roamed the city. But as for places to visit…
Prefect Qu frowned and thought for a long time, but he couldn't think of anything fun to do in Dongcheng.
If we're talking about fun, the capital city is definitely the best place. Located right under the emperor's nose, it's a truly prosperous place, and it's certainly closer to the imperial tombs than here. Even if it's just the imperial tombs, it's still more fun than here.
Dongcheng is just a barren city in the northwest where even basic necessities like food and clothing are a problem. What fun places could there be?
So why did Cai Fengyin come here?
If you're not here to have fun, then there's only one option... orders!
Prefect Qu's eyes widened in shock. As the grandson of the Grand Tutor Cai, who else but the Grand Tutor Cai could command Cai Fengyin?!
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