Turning the tide in the Red Chamber

Chapter 112 [112] Chen and Dai entered Luoyang hand in hand, Lu Xiangsheng has a special hobby
When Jia Chen saw that Jia Yuanchun was personally in charge of guarding Shanhaiguan, he couldn't help feeling a little bit sad.

Although this kind of strange thing did not happen in the original book, but the world of Red Mansions is on the verge of the end of the world, so it is reasonable for this kind of thing to happen.

Moreover, since Jia Yuanchun is in command, it is very likely that he will be convicted and affect the Jia family.

Looking at Lin Daiyu's worried eyes, Jia Chen comforted him:

"Don't worry, let's go to see Mother Jia first, and discuss with her how to help eldest sister."

"Okay, I'll listen to Big Brother Chen." Lin Daiyu nodded slightly.

Now Lin Daiyu adores Jia Chen and obeys his words without any doubt.

The leader of Xiling Mountain, Chen Zhuo, sent a hundred men to transport the treasures that Jia Chen had distributed, escorted Jia Chen and Lin Daiyu into Luoyang City, and found Jia Mu.

What Jia Chen didn't know was that there were actually a hundred Jinyiwei disguised as ordinary people, secretly protecting him as an imperial envoy.

When he saw Jia Mu, Jia Chen said:
"I already know that my eldest sister is leading an army in Shanhaiguan to resist the Jin soldiers. I would like to rush to Shanhaiguan to help her."

Jia's mother was worried about Jia Yuanchun's safety, and she was overjoyed when she heard this. Jia Chen is very skilled in martial arts, and with his help, Jia Yuanchun will definitely be able to protect her.

Lin Daiyu also wants to go with her.

But Jia Chen was worried that there would be murderous threats on the battlefield, and he didn't want Lin Daiyu to put herself in danger, so she urged her to stay with Jiamu.

It was originally scheduled to leave early the next morning, but unexpectedly, another horse came to report that the Jin army that attacked Shanhaiguan had withdrawn.

Jia Chen was overjoyed. It seemed that the cousin Jia Yuanchun had won the battle.

In this way, he didn't have to travel across mountains and rivers to go to Shanhaiguan.

Lu Xiangsheng, the prefect of Luoyang, came to visit Jia Chen.

Facing Jia Chen, the imperial envoy, Lu Xiangsheng smiled and asked Jia Chen:

"Lord Jia, it's almost noon, I wonder if your lord has eaten?"

Jia Chen shook his head slightly and said, "No."

Lu Xiangsheng was slightly happy, this time he had the opportunity to curry favor with the imperial envoy.

"Your Excellency will take you to a good place, let's have a good meal."

Jia Chen smiled lightly and said:

"Then thank you Lord Lu, I'm just hungry."

Less than half a stick of incense later, Lu Xiangsheng brought Jia Chen to a pavilion full of flowers.

Jia Chen looked at the huge "Red Sleeve Trick" on the plaque with a strange expression on his face.

Never expected that Lu Xiangsheng, a big bastard, would bring him to visit brothels.

To be honest, this is the first time that Jia Chen has visited such a place after traveling to the world of the Red Chamber.

"Master Jia, please!"

Seeing Jia Chen looking at the signboard in a daze, Lu Xiangsheng smiled and gestured please.

Jia Chen hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Since I want to integrate into this world, I have to experience the three religions and nine streams.

The friendship between gentlemen is naturally rare and valuable, but the friendship between Guan and Bao also has irreplaceable advantages.

Jia Chen smiled, and under the guidance of Lu Xiangsheng, he walked into the red sleeve move.

There was a sound of Yingying Yanyan, accompanied by the scent of rouge and water powder.

Once you come, you can rest easy. In this era, visiting brothels is an elegant thing.

In Jia Chen's impression, Lu Xiangsheng was a mighty general, but unexpectedly, he was also a frequent visitor to brothels.

As soon as Lu Xiangsheng appeared, he was warmly greeted by the bustard.

"Oh, Mrs. Lu, you are here, the girls in my family are thinking about you!"

Lu Xiangsheng gave the bustard a big silver coin:

"Stop talking, we're here to see Liu Rushi."

Jia Chen was slightly startled, this Liu Rushi was the head of Qinhuai's eight beauties, but he didn't expect that at this time, she was actually in Luoyang City.

The old bustard took the money and smiled brighter:
"Okay, the old man will take the two adults there."

Jia Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, wondering what kind of beauty this Liu Rushi has to be ranked first among the Eight Beauties of the Qinhuai River.
Jia Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he asked Lu Xiangsheng:
"I heard that Liu Rushi is good at poetry and painting, and has both color and art. I don't know if it is true or not?"

Lu Xiangsheng smiled wretchedly:
"It's absolutely true, it's just that Liu Huakui only sells his art, not his body. Moreover, it's not something that ordinary people can see. To be honest, the lower officials have never seen it."

Jia Chen was slightly startled, he didn't expect that this Liu Rushi was so arrogant that even the prefect of Luoyang didn't even see him.

While the two were chatting, they were taken to a secluded small hall.

But what I didn't expect was that there were already dozens of people sitting in this hall.

It is estimated that they all came to see Liu Rushi.

Seeing Jia Chen's gloomy expression, the old bustard seemed to be gloomy, and quickly explained:
"Don't worry, my lord. Liu Rushi is not a prostitute. If you want to see her, you have to agree with her."

Lu Xiangsheng hurriedly asked: "How can it be considered to be in line with her wishes?"

The old bustard smiled and said: "Miss Liu Rushi is very talented, she will announce three exam questions, and the young master will answer the questions. If Liu Rushi likes your answer, she will come out to entertain the young master."

Jia Chen's eyelids slightly lifted, this Liu Rushi is really interesting, he even set up exam questions.

Lu Xiangsheng was taken aback when he heard the words, his face was both excited and uneasy.

He is a warrior. Although he has read some sage books, he is not his strong point.

The "examination" method of meeting is in line with the style of literati, and Lu Xiangsheng is worried that his answer will not win.

Seeing that Lu Xiangsheng did not speak, the bustard left quickly.

Liu Rushi was only staying in Hongxiuzhao temporarily, and the bustard couldn't force her to do something she didn't want to do. Naturally, she couldn't promise anything to Lu Xiangsheng. In order not to offend Lu Xiangsheng, she could only avoid it.

Lu Xiangsheng was obviously a regular customer of Fengyuechang, and many people greeted him one after another.

Jia Chen thought it was interesting, and the prefect of Luoyang was having fun with the people.

Lu Xiangsheng responded one by one, and introduced Jia Chen to them, but did not reveal Jia Chen's true identity as the imperial envoy.

Everyone bowed their hands in a very face-saving way: "I have long admired and admired you for a long time."

But just when they were in harmony, a disdainful cold snort sounded:

"It's just a ten-year-old boy, why have you looked up to him for a long time?"

Who speaks rudely?
Jia Chen followed the prestige, but saw that it was a young man with a haughty face.And beside him stood a fat man with a friendly face, and the fat man said with a little reproach upon hearing the words:

"Oh, brother Zhang, don't make a slip of the tongue." Although the words were restrained, there was no restraint in the tone.

Lu Xiangsheng was furious, and asked, "Zhang Yang, what did you say? I didn't catch you, please say it again."

Jia Chen is the imperial envoy, if this Zhang Yang dares to speak rudely to the imperial envoy, Lu Xiangsheng will naturally be furious.

If it weren't for the fact that Zhang Yang was the brother-in-law of a prince, Lu Xiangsheng would have drawn his knife and chopped him down long ago.

Because of his noble status, that Zhang Yang was not afraid of Lu Xiangsheng, so he straightened his neck and asked:

"Lord Lu is such a powerful official! I just said it, so what? Could it be that Master Lu can keep Zhang from talking? I said that this man has no talent or virtue, he is just a half-haired boy, What is there to look forward to?"

(End of this chapter)