Soon, these inspectors were driven over, and together with the gangsters, they were taken to the prefect's mansion and handed over to Cai Mao. The fifty taels of silver they had collected were also taken back. Holding the five tickets, Liu Hua couldn't laugh or cry.
Unexpectedly, the majestic princess of Han Dynasty would end up in such a situation. Not only was she blackmailed by a few scoundrels, but she and her daughter were almost robbed.
Yan Rui didn't know the situation of Fu Wan's family. Seeing that the situation had calmed down, she cautiously asked: "Your Highness, you are traveling, why don't you bring a few guards with you?"
In fact, Ma Yun not only arranged a residence and maids and slaves for their family, but also arranged some guards. However, Fu Wan always felt that these people were sent by Liu Xin to monitor them, so he left them at home when he came out today.
Unexpectedly, these people actually listened to his words and did not follow him.
Now that I think about it, I was overly concerned. When Yan Rui asked, Liu Hua blushed slightly and said bravely: "I often hear people say that Xiangyang City is the safest place in the world. I think it's just...
It's just an illusion, there's no danger, alas, I didn't expect it to be just a name."
Diao Chan, who had been standing aside silently, felt a little unhappy after hearing this. Over the past few days, she had heard and witnessed that in Xiangyang City, whether they were noble families, ordinary people, or merchants, they all
smile on face
It can be seen that they are very satisfied with their current life. From this point of view alone, regardless of other places, at least Xiangyang has shown a prosperous scene under Liu Xin's governance, which is a little better than Luoyang back then.
Not bad either.
Seeing Liu Hua's disdain for Xiangyang, Diao Chan couldn't help but said: "The world is so big and there are not a few scoundrels everywhere. Is it worth making such a fuss about?"
After what she has seen and heard in the past few days, Liu Hua has a good overall feeling about Xiangyang, but the incident she encountered today really frightened her. In addition, she was born in the royal family and has always been used to being aloof. Even if
During the time when she was Xu Huang's prisoner, she was not willing to lower her noble head, and she spoke without restraint. She just said whatever came to her mind. What she just said was not thought through at all. In fact, it does not mean that she has any thoughts about it.
Xiangyang dismissed it.
According to Liu Hua's past temperament, if someone was sarcastic to her like this, she would jump out and retort. However, the experiences during this period had taught her a lesson, so she still held back the words.
Because she has always been
Because Yan Rui is Liu Xin's concubine, and Yan Rui is quite respectful to this mysterious veiled girl, she only regards this woman as someone very close to Liu Xin, and now their family is under Liu Xin's care.
How could you not hold back your anger?
Yan Rui also knew at this time that Fu Wan and his family caused this incident because they wanted to watch the illusion show. She couldn't help but turned around and said: "Miss Diao Chan, can you please invite the princess and her family to watch in the private room? The princess is worth a million dollars after all."
, there is something wrong with mixing with those common people."
The establishment of this illusion hall has a lot to do with Liu Xin. Yu Ji transformed from a charlatan into a "great artist" in Liu Xin's mouth. Naturally, he was even more grateful to Liu Xin. At that time, there were no movies, TV,
There is no Internet, game room, or spiritual life.
In short supply, the wonderful illusion performances are naturally the most attractive to children. There are many children in Zhoumufu, and they often clamor to play in the illusion hall in their free time, so Yu Ji stayed in the Zhoumufu in the museum.
We have provided two private rooms to ensure that everyone in the house can have a seat at any time.
Diao Chan didn't know about these circumstances at first, but the accompanying captain knew about it. When he learned that Diao Chan and the others wanted to watch the illusion show, he decided to take them directly from the VIP channel into the private room. After listening to Yan Rui's advice
Suggestion, Diao Chan hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at the guard captain.
The captain of the personal guard had received special instructions from Ma Yun in advance. As long as Diao Chan and the others did not run away, he would try his best to meet their requests, so he nodded lightly.
Diao Chan then said to Liu Hua: "Since you are the princess, please come with us."
Today's experience originally made Fu Wan and his wife lose all interest, but several children, including Fu Shou, were full of expectations. Seeing the little boy's tear-stained face, Liu Hua felt sad and nodded.
Illusion is the magic of later generations. After two years of development, the illusion hall has added juggling and other projects. When he learned that people from the prefectural government came to watch, Yu Ji even showed off his special skills and performed on the stage in person. It was a wonderful performance.
Not only did it make the children laugh, it also made Fu Wan and his wife's unhappiness disappear. Lu Lingqi, who was in the next private room, her little hands were red from clapping, and she immediately changed her mind. She didn't want to learn to dance anymore, and wanted to "change her career" to the illusion hall.
By learning illusion, she could conjure a table of delicious food when she was hungry in the future. If Yan Rui hadn't stopped her with a sharp shout, she would have gone to worship Yu Ji as her teacher on the spot.
When the lights came on after the show, Fu Wan was surprised to find that the entire illusion hall was packed, and there were many people who looked like ordinary people, not very rich. He couldn't help but call out to someone who was passing by him.
The old man asked: "Uncle, tickets to the illusion hall cost two taels of silver each, how come you are willing to come and see it?"
The old man chuckled and said: "You are from out of town. Of course, you outsiders need two taels of silver to come to see you. But we locals in Xiangyang get a free ticket every year. The ticket my family received happened to be today, so I brought it with me."
Come and take a look, the grandson of the people."
Only then did I understand that it was no wonder that tickets were so tight. Free tickets also require seats, and there were naturally fewer seats for paid tickets. In fact, what the old man said was not entirely correct. In addition to Xiangyang County, other counties also distributed free tickets.
Liu Xin's original intention of setting up the illusion hall was to allow the general public to recognize the deceptions by watching illusion performances. If the people looked down on the illusion performances, then his purpose would be difficult to achieve, and if it was completely free, it would cause overcrowding.
So I came up with this method of issuing free tickets and controlling the number of viewers for each performance.
Fu Wan certainly didn't expect it to be so profound, and Liu Hua even less expected it. He just felt that Liu Xin's actions were a bit unreasonable, and couldn't help but ask: "Is this Liu Zhoumu really so good to the people? I don't believe it."
The old man suddenly blushed and said angrily: "You foreigners, don't slander Mr. Liu! Old man, this is the first time in my life that I have met such a good official. Since Mr. Liu arrived in Xiangyang, we don't
I don't have to worry about food and clothing, and my life is getting better day by day. In the past, I couldn't eat meat even once a year, but now I have no problem eating meat every day. Mr. Liu has done so many good things that he is too lazy to tell you foreigners."
Liu Hua was ridiculed by an ordinary old man. He looked a little embarrassed and said: "You keep saying that Mr. Liu is good, but only you people in Xiangyang benefit from it. What good does it do to the people in the world."
When these words came out, Liu Hua felt that they were a bit unreasonable. But the old man curled his lips and said: "That is the blessing that we Xiangyang people have cultivated for several lifetimes. God sent Mr. Liu to be the shepherd of Jingzhou. If
I want everyone in the world to feel the benefits of Mr. Liu, unless Mr. Liu becomes the emperor!"
A man who looked like a farmer who exited right behind the old man said hurriedly: "Old man Wang, go quickly, go quickly, don't say such crazy things."
Another person said: "Old man Wang, you didn't drink today, so why are you talking about drinking? Don't cause trouble."
Although these people spoke in a nervous tone, there was no hint of fear. Apparently they often talked like this when there were no outsiders around.
Old Man Wang said disdainfully: "It's just talk, there's nothing to be afraid of. In fact, everyone doesn't think so in their hearts. If Mr. Liu really becomes the emperor, I, the old man, will feel at ease even if he dies."
The people around them all looked strange when they saw Fu Wan and his entourage. Worried that Old Man Wang would cause trouble, they dragged his grandfather and grandson outside the illusion hall.
Fu Wan and Liu Hua looked at each other, a little at a loss. It wasn't until Yan came to greet them that they gradually came to their senses. After this afternoon's experience, Liu Hua was willing to go with them. After all, they brought
The guards were all tall and strong. With these people around, the sense of security suddenly increased by several levels. However, the mysterious girl who was covered with a veil never said a word from the beginning to the end, as if she was too lazy to care about their family.
In fact, Diao Chan is not an arrogant woman by nature. On the contrary, due to the training she received since she was a child, she is very easy-going and has a sweet mouth. In the past, the maids in the State Shepherd's Mansion did not want to see her, just because she was too beautiful.
, due to jealousy. Now, Diao Chan suddenly regained her freedom. The maids in the mansion didn't know whether it was the madam's intention or the master's intention, so naturally they did not dare to look down upon her anymore.
After more than half a year of living alone, Diao Chan no longer holds the mission entrusted to her by Wang Yun in her heart as she did when she first arrived at the Prefectural Mufu. Without the fetters of that mission, Diao Chan is more active than ever before.
He wanted to live a more relaxed life, smile whenever he saw people, and gradually become popular in the governor's house.
But facing Liu Hua, the noble princess of the Han Dynasty, Diao Chan was very stingy and refused to even give her a smile. The only reason was that Liu Hua just said bad things about Xiangyang. Probably the more she didn't get, the worse it would be.
She feels precious. She has been here for three years and no matter how hard she tries, she still finds it difficult to win.
She won Liu Xin's favor. Even Diao Chan herself didn't know when she started to care about Liu Xin. Sometimes she would dream about his handsome and resolute face at night. She even couldn't tolerate others talking about him.
Liu Xin can't even say a bad word, even if that person is the princess of the Han Dynasty.
Liu Hua only regarded Diao Chan as a young lady from the Prefectural Mufu Mansion, so he didn't pay attention to her behavior. As the highest official in Jingzhou, it was natural for the girls in his family to be arrogant. Liu Hua himself came here the same way.
of.
There was no conversation all the way. When we got home, our two young sons were led by their maids to play in the back. Fu Shou had been a queen for more than a year anyway and liked to sit quietly, so he chatted with his parents in the front hall. I remembered
Today in the illusion hall, Fu Shou couldn't help but say: "Father, mother, I think Liu Xin will probably proclaim himself emperor soon. Everyone knows about his ambition."