Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 111: Living in Chang'an is Not Easy
into the night.

The lanterns are on.

A figure was wandering in the West Market.

Xu Qizhuang tightened his clothes, not because it was getting cold at night, but because all his wealth was stored in the lining.

If he accidentally lost it, he would be in trouble.

I have no relatives and no money. If I am not driven out of the city, I will starve to death here sooner or later.

Niang Xipi’s.

Really expensive!

She's not even as pretty as the girl from Huzhou like me, but her asking price is so high!
I don't know if it's inlaid with gold...

Pity!

Xu Qizhuang muttered to himself as he walked along the street, intending to find an inn to stay in for the time being before making any plans.

As for the Neon Building...

It’s better not to go there for the time being.

After two glasses of wine, he was bewitched by a group of girls and lost four gold leaves.

Four gold leaves!

That was the private money of my eldest and second brothers for many years, and it was gone in the blink of an eye.

Fortunately, I helped them spend the money, otherwise if my sister-in-law knew about it, they would be in big trouble.

"Hey……"

Xu Qizhuang suddenly caught a glimpse of a dark shadow that flashed by, and subconsciously opened his mouth to shout, but the next second he covered his mouth, turned around and ran away.

In Chang'an City, at the feet of the emperor, there is someone dressed like this. He is obviously not a good person!
Don't see me, don't ever see me!
Bang!
Xu Qizhuang only felt a pain in his shoulder and fell to the ground.

"Little brother, are you okay?"

"it's okay no problem."

Xu Qizhuang rubbed his shoulders, stood up, and left quickly.

After turning the corner and seeing no one following him, Xu Qizhuang breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the inn in front of him, and strode over.

"Sir, are you staying at the hotel at this time?"

"Of course I'll stay at the hotel."

Xu Qizhuang knocked on the table and said, "What time is it now? Who wants to have a meal in your store?"

"Prepare a superior room and a large wooden barrel for me. I will clean it thoroughly."

"okay."

The shopkeeper nodded with a smile, told the waiter to get busy, and then extended his hand to Xu Qizhuang with a smile, "Sir, five taels of silver."

So expensive.

Xu Qizhuang smacked his lips and reached into his arms. He now somewhat understood what Brother Xue meant when he said that living in Chang'an was not easy.

real……

"Ok?"

Xu Qizhuang's face suddenly changed. He searched carefully in his arms with his hands and his face turned black.

"Guest officer?"

"Shopkeeper, my money was stolen..."

"Haha, interesting."

The shop owner was unmoved, "I have to hear this reason every day."

Xu Qizhuang's face darkened as he said seriously, "Really, my money was stolen..."

"Yes! It must be the person who bumped into me just now. He stole my silver!"

"Then go and have a look now, maybe you can catch him!"

The shopkeeper raised the abacus in his hand and returned it to its original position. "I'll keep the room for you until you catch the thief."

"..."

I've already walked two blocks, and that person is still standing there, waiting for me to find him?

Xu Qizhuang said with a gloomy face: "Shopkeeper, how about letting me stay for one night, and I'll send someone to send the money over tomorrow?"

Shopkeeper: "Haha, turn right when you go out. I won't send you off."

Xu Qizhuang hung his head, feeling that his luck had been extremely bad since he came to Chang'an City!

My cousin moved away. He was drunk and accidentally scattered four gold leaves. After thinking it over, he decided to find an inn to stay for the night, but his silver was stolen!

Damn!

Who said that the law and order under the emperor's feet is stable? !

After taking two steps, Xu Qizhuang turned around and said, "Shopkeeper, where can I rest for a night? It would be best if we could have something to eat..."

"What are you thinking about?"

The shopkeeper looked disdainful and asked, "Do you think Chang'an City is Leshantang?"

Xu Qizhuang hung his head and walked out of the inn without saying a word.

"You can go and smell the fragrance. If you put in a little more effort, you won't starve to death..."

As I walked out of the inn, the owner's voice came from behind me.

Xu Qizhuang looked back and saw that the shop owner was already packing up.

"Thank you."

Xu Qizhuang turned around and bowed.

There is always a way out.

All these hardships are the best training for me, Xu Qizhuang!

That must be it!

Stride forward without stopping.

until...

I met a patrol team.

"Hey……"

"Brother Patrolman, can you tell me how to get to Wenxianglai?"

"......?" Qi Huan frowned and looked at the young man in front of him.

Very reckless.

It also gives people the feeling of a young master from an aristocratic family.

"New here?"

“Yes, the money was stolen.”

"Hahaha……"

For an instant.

The shrill laughter continued to ring in Xu Qizhuang's ears.

Xu Qizhuang bowed awkwardly, "Brother, please show me a way forward."

Qi Huan nodded and said, "Wen Xianglai has indeed been recruiting workers, but you are a little young, so they may not accept you."

Xu Qizhuang: "I am proficient in abacus, I have read books and I know how to read. I just want a place to live and three meals a day."

Qi Huan: "Then follow us."

"As for the matter of you losing your money, you can go to the government office to report the case tomorrow."

"My younger brother is Xu Qizhuang. Thank you for reminding me. I have not yet asked for your name."

"My surname is Qi."

Qi Huan responded casually and continued to lead his men on patrol, while Xu Qizhuang followed everyone.

When passing by Wen Xiang, Qi Huan shouted and Xu Qizhuang quickly followed.

"Go."

"Thank you, Brother Qi."

Qi Huan thanked him again and walked towards Wen Xianglai.

"Hey, distinguished guest..."

"No, I'm here to work."

"..."

"Boss, here comes an applicant."

Su Wang put away the list and looked over.

After Xu Qizhuang introduced himself, he explained the purpose of his visit.

Su Wang pondered, "Okay, I'll give you a chance. Take him downstairs to wash up and change his clothes. He smells like rouge and powder. If you don't know him, you might think he's some young master from some family."

Xu Qizhuang: “…”

"Acai, he will follow you tomorrow."

"okay."

……

dong dong.

Outside the Chu Mansion, someone knocked on the door.

"Who?"

The doorman opened the door and saw a burly man with a hat and an unclear face, handing over a letter.

"Please pass this letter to Master Chu Suiliang."

"you are?"

"Master Chu's friend."

"???"

The concierge had a puzzled look on his face and stared blankly at the other party as he left.

Master's friend?
A letter sent by someone who is hiding his true intention?
strange!
The doorman scratched his head, closed the door, turned around and found Chu Suiliang with the letter.

"master."

"What's the matter?"

"Just now, someone came to the mansion and said he was your friend. He wanted me to pass a letter to you."

Chu Suiliang looked suspicious as he looked at the letter handed over by the concierge. He only glanced at it and asked, "What does the other party look like?"

The concierge shook his head. "The man was wearing a bamboo hat, so I couldn't see his face clearly."

Chu Suiliang stroked his beard. He delivered the letter late at night while wearing a bamboo hat, intentionally concealing his identity?
Even if we are not friends, we are still familiar people?

After thinking for a moment, Chu Suiliang nodded and said, "Go down, don't spread this matter."

"Yes."

After the doorman left, Chu Suiliang picked up the letter curiously, opened it and read it carefully.

Liu Zengshou, from Suzhou...

Chu Suiliang frowned in confusion. Just as he was wondering why there was a person's detailed file in the letter sent by the other party, two familiar words appeared on the paper.

Liu Li.

Chu Suiliang's pupils shrank. After reading it carefully, he had a vague understanding in his mind.

Then, he picked up the letter below.

"I eat the salary of the emperor and I have to worry about the emperor. Liu Ji is the Minister of the Imperial Household, but he is idle and forms a clique for personal gain. I am willing to lend a helping hand to the Minister of Records to deal with this villain as soon as possible..."

"A scholar in the mortal world?"

After seeing the signature, Chu Suiliang's brows furrowed into a frown.

what is this?
stage name?

Chu Suiliang put the letter down casually and his eyes rested on Liu Zengshou's file.

This information is very detailed, but the details are not about Liu Zengshou, but some things between Liu Zengshou and Liu Li.

As for the truth of this matter...

Chu Suiliang pondered and stroked his beard. Who would care whether this matter was true or false?
The important thing is...

A few days ago, Your Majesty was very angry because of the illegal businessmen in Suzhou!

"…You deserve to fall into my hands!"

(End of this chapter)