Tang Dynasty: Taking the Empress Dowager to a brothel, Father Emperor, what a coincidence!

The people in the hall were divided into several circles.

The Cui family of Qinghe, the Lu family of Fanyang, and the Zheng family of Xingyang each had their own distinct lineage.

Li Chengqian looked around and then pulled Changsun Chong to sit in a secluded corner at the very back.

"Your Highness, why are we sitting so far away? The view from the front is much better!"

Changsun Chong muttered somewhat reluctantly.

He came out today just to see the most beautiful woman in Chang'an.

"What do you know? That's where people show off. We're here to watch the show, so it's better to keep a low profile."

"Don't you think your dad has caused enough trouble already?"

After Li Chengqian sat down, he casually grabbed a roast chicken from the table, tore off a leg, and started gnawing on it.

Xiao Shunzi stood to the side, peeled the grapes on the table, and placed them next to Li Chengqian.

Changsun Chong's eyelids twitched as he watched Li Chengqian eat in such an unseemly manner.

How come the dignified Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty has always looked like a starving ghost since he was a child?

If that palace maid saw this, she would be furious.

After so many years of teaching, I still haven't taught him well.

Li Chengqian ate while looking around at the furnishings.

Good heavens, these aristocratic families pretend to be poor in the palace, but once they leave Taiji Palace, they really don't treat money like money anymore.

They held a party, and the things they used were even better than those in the palace.

Looks like I didn't rob them hard enough.

Just as Li Chengqian was in a daze, a commotion arose at the main gate.

The previously noisy young masters of noble families fell silent and looked towards the main gate.

A fragrant breeze wafted in as Zheng Qiuying entered.

She wore a moon-white long dress and had a simple white jade hairpin in her hair.

Her features were exquisite, but she exuded a coldness that kept strangers at bay.

Li Chengqian spat out a chicken bone, glanced at it, and then looked away.

She is indeed quite beautiful, with a hint of the mature, sophisticated woman of later generations.

However, this is merely a facade put forward by the aristocratic families to serve as a prestige.

In Li Chengqian's eyes, she was not even considered the most beautiful woman in Chang'an.

The moment Zheng Qiuying appeared, the atmosphere in the hall instantly reached a climax.

"Miss Zheng's attire today makes me feel like a fairy descended from heaven."

"Last night I came across a poem about lotus flowers, which perfectly matches Miss Zheng's refined taste. I would be honored if you could appreciate it."

The scions of prominent families, like male dogs in heat, swarmed around Zheng Qiuying.

All for the sake of winning a smile from the beauty.

Zheng Qiuying simply nodded politely and sat down in the main seat with an indifferent expression. She didn't react to these fawning young men and didn't even bother to say a word of politeness.

Cui Hao, the eldest son of the Cui family of Qinghe, stood in the crowd, looking at Zheng Qiuying's aloof appearance, and felt a strong urge to seduce her.

He was really looking forward to showing off today, hoping to attract Zheng Qiuying's attention and win her heart.

As a result, Zheng Qiuying didn't even glance at him.

Cui Hao felt he needed to take a risky approach.

An ordinary approach is unlikely to attract the attention of a beauty.

He stroked his chin and began to look around.

By sheer coincidence, they spotted Changsun Chong huddled in the corner.

Others may fear Changsun Wuji's power, but Cui Hao is not.

He picked up his wine glass and walked towards Changsun Chong.

Several scions of prominent families who usually followed him around also followed suit.

"Isn't this the eldest son of the Changsun family?"

Why are you huddled in this corner all by yourself? If I hadn't been so observant, I wouldn't have noticed you.

Upon seeing that it was Cui Hao, Changsun Chong said in an annoyed tone:

"This young master prefers peace and quiet."

"Peace and quiet? I think you're just too ashamed to show your face."

Cui Hao deliberately shouted loudly, his eyes constantly glancing at Zheng Qiuying out of the corner of his eye.

"I heard that the Duke of Qi has been unwell lately and has stopped attending court sessions, locking himself in his house every day."

What? Is the Changsun family planning to become cowards and hide away?

As soon as he said this, a burst of laughter erupted in the hall.

The scions of powerful families had long disliked Changsun Chong.

With Cui Hao stepping forward this time, they were naturally happy to see Changsun Chong make a fool of himself.

"Young Master Changsun, would you like me to introduce you to a good doctor to examine the Duke of Qi?"

A member of the Lu family nearby started making a fuss.

Changsun Chong's face turned red with anger, and his hands clenched into fists.

If Cui Hao had dared to talk to him like that under normal circumstances, he would have been punched and pinned down long ago.

But before he left home today, Changsun Wuji repeatedly warned him not to cause any trouble recently.

In addition, Aunt Changsun Wugou has already spread the word that the Changsun family is currently in a precarious situation.

If he dares to beat up Cui Hao today, his dad will probably break his legs when he gets back.

Changsun Chong swallowed his anger and pretended to be dead with his head down.

Seeing that Changsun Chong didn't dare to utter a single word, Cui Hao became even more smug.

Just as he was about to make another sarcastic remark, he was suddenly drawn to a sound from the side.

Li Chengqian was seen holding a roast chicken in both hands, eating it with great relish.

Noticing that Cui Hao was looking at him, Li Chengqian smiled at him in a very friendly manner.

But when he laughed, bits of meat sprayed out of his mouth.

Cui Hao pointed at Li Chengqian with a look of disdain and cursed at Changsun Chong:

"Changsun Chong, have you lost your mind?"

What kind of place is this Moon Gazing Tower? It's an elegant place where prominent families in Chang'an City compose poems and exchange verses.

Where did you pick up this beggar? Look at the way he eats, it's utterly shameful.

Are you deliberately trying to disgust us today?

Those around him pretended to cover their noses and pointed at Li Chengqian with disdain.

"Exactly! How could such vulgar and lowly people be allowed into the Moon Gazing Pavilion?"

"The Changsun family is really in decline now; they're bringing all sorts of scoundrels around them."

Even Zheng Qiuying, who was sitting far away, frowned slightly and took out a silk handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose.

Changsun Chong ignored their sarcasm and looked at Li Chengqian beside him with a look of horror.

Damn it, are these people tired of living?

How dare you point at the current crown prince and call him a beggar? Aren't you afraid this little devil will kill you all on the spot?

Fearing that Li Chengqian would lose his temper on the spot, Changsun Chong hurriedly stood up, wanting to reveal Li Chengqian's identity.

"Cui Hao, shut up. Who is this...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Changsun Chong let out a painful scream.

"what!"

He clutched his calf and squatted down.

After putting down the chicken bones in his hand, Li Chengqian took the silk handkerchief handed to him by Xiao Shunzi and wiped his mouth.

She then raised her head and looked at Cui Hao with a pitiful expression.

"Young master, how can you swear at people?"

Are beggars not human? Do you have more lives or more eggs than beggars?

I am just a distant cousin of the eldest grandson, who has just come to Chang'an from the countryside to seek refuge.

I'm not very worldly, and I was hungry, so I ate a few more bites.

If you find me an eyesore, I'll just leave. Why spew such filth?

After saying this, Li Chengqian looked pitiful, with his eyes slightly red, looking exactly like a frightened country bumpkin.

Changsun Chong squatted on the ground, so frightened that he even forgot the pain in his legs.

What mischief is this little devil up to now?

How did he become my distant cousin?