Seeing that Xiahou Yuan was holding on tightly and wouldn't let go, Xiahou Dun couldn't help but sneer. As he spoke, he tightened his grip on Xiahou Yuan's neck, causing Xiahou Yuan to roll his eyes and almost faint.
"Cough cough~, here, here, second brother, let go quickly.....!"
Unable to bear the strangulation any longer, Xiahou Yuan quickly waved his hand and gave up struggling, letting Xiahou Dun take all the money out of his arms.
"Why didn't you do this earlier? You had to make things difficult for yourself!"
Xiahou Dun tossed the gold ingots and five-zhu coins in his hand, a smug smile appearing on his face.
"Cough cough~, second brother, it's just a little money, are you trying to kill me?"
Xiahou Yuan coughed, covering his neck, and gave Xiahou Dun a somewhat resentful look.
Xiahou Dun nonchalantly stuffed the money into his pocket, then asked in a deep voice:
"Tell me honestly, did you get this money from your uncle?"
Xiahou Yuan nodded, "Hmm, yes!"
"Heh~, I knew it. You're really bold. Aren't you afraid your uncle will cause you trouble?"
"Hehe~ It's alright, this is all my uncle's hidden stash of money, he wouldn't dare to tell anyone!"
Xiahou Yuan chuckled, looking completely confident.
"Huh? Miao Cai makes a good point!"
Upon hearing Xiahou Yuan's words, Xiahou Dun's eyes lit up.
Then, Xiahou Dun, with a mischievous grin, put his arm around Xiahou Yuan's neck and asked with a laugh:
"Miaocai, look, we won't spend this money in just a few days. Why don't you go and get a little more?"
Xiahou Yuan shook his head. "No, my elder brother took almost all of that money. There were only two coins left, and I took them all out!"
"Hiss~, you're really ruthless, kid. Didn't you even leave a piece for your older brother? Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up?"
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Dun couldn't help but gasp, looking at Xiahou Yuan with a gloating expression.
"Uh... what are you saying, Second Brother? Even if we're going to get beaten up, shouldn't we all take it together?"
"Tch~, you stole the money, what does it have to do with me? I just robbed it from you!!"
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Dun glanced at Xiahou Yuan, acting as if it were none of his business.
"Huh? Second brother, you...?"
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Yuan was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Xiahou Dun, unsure how to retort to his brother who had caused him trouble.
"What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'what do you mean'? Let's go home and have dinner!"
After saying that, Xiahou Dun turned around and walked towards the Xiahou Mansion, patting his bulging chest and unable to help but reveal a pleased smile on his face.
Watching his second brother's departing figure, Xiahou Yuan dared not speak his anger. He rubbed his empty stomach and hurriedly followed after him.
"Second brother, didn't the young master say we shouldn't go to places like Cuihonglou? What do you need money for?"
"Uh...you're right...if we don't go to Cuihonglou, we really won't need the money..."
Upon hearing Xiahou Yuan's words, Xiahou Dun was taken aback. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that there really was nowhere else to spend money except in brothels.
Xiahou Dun, looking bored, took out the money from his pocket and walked towards Xiahou Yuan.
"Alright, alright... here's the money back!"
"No... I don't want it. No matter what, the money will be with you. When my uncle beats me up, he'll still think of you!"
Xiahou Yuan's expression changed, and he cried out in alarm, clutching his chest and retreating again.
"Hey~, here you go...!"
As they were talking, Xiahou Dun took the money, reached out and pulled Xiahou Yuan back again, then stuffed the money into Xiahou Yuan's chest.
"Let's go, time to eat!"
After finishing, Xiahou Dun patted Xiahou Yuan on the shoulder with a smile and then walked forward.
"You're such a jerk, you really are a jerk...!"
Xiahou Yuan stood there, looking down at the money his brother had brought back, tears welling in his eyes. He wailed inwardly, but he was no match for Xiahou Dun.
On the other side, seeing the young people coming and going on the street all peering into the brothel, Liu Hong couldn't help but frown.
"Young master, what's wrong?"
Noticing Liu Hong standing there with a heavy heart, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but ask.
"Hmm, it's nothing, let's go back to the palace! We'll talk after we eat!"
Liu Hong shook his head, then led the group toward the palace.
Soon, the group returned to Deyang Palace. After having a meal, Liu Hong also kept Xi Zhicai behind.
"Zhicai, I'm thinking, besides brothels, could we add some other forms of entertainment to the streets?"
Xi Zhicai paused for a moment, then asked, "Your Majesty means...?"
Liu Hong smiled and said, "The prices at brothels are too high. Apart from the sons of wealthy families, ordinary people can't afford to go. But what about the students, commoners, and wandering knights? They need something to do in their spare time, don't they?"
"Hmm, Your Majesty is right. Sometimes when people have free time, they tend to overthink, which can easily lead to trouble. That's definitely not good!"
Xi Zhicai nodded, agreeing with Liu Hong's statement.
Liu Hong smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's important to be well-fed and watered, but mental entertainment is also very important. People need a variety of recreational activities to add some fun to their boring lives!"
"Hmm... perhaps His Majesty is referring to the opera house...?"
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