The streets of Chang 'an were bustling with people.

Jin Wang ordered the carriage to stop in a secluded alley. Without bringing any attendants, he led Ye Shu out of the carriage.

Ye Shu chose to disguise himself in the end.

The reason was: Since His Majesty had taken in a beauty, he couldn't disappoint the officials and had to pamper her well.

But Jin Wang knew that he was purposely causing trouble.

He couldn't wait for the outside world to think of him as a fickle person.

His intentions were truly hateful.

Jin Wang silently thought.

"Shall we go over there and take a look?" Ye Shu turned to look at him, his eyes bright and smiling.

Ye Shu's face was also very beautiful, but compared to his original appearance, it was much lighter and more delicate.

Jin Wang was used to seeing beauties that could topple cities. This kind of appearance was simply not pleasing to his eyes.

But now that he knew who this person was, even this face became pleasing to the eye.

Jin Wang was momentarily dazed. Ye Shu didn't wait for him to reply and directly pulled him into Chang 'an Street.

It was still daytime, so the streets weren't as lively as at night, but it wasn't bad either.

Vendors hawked their wares on both sides of the street, and pedestrians walked in groups of three or five. It was a peaceful scene.

As an emperor, he should be gratified to see such peace and prosperity under his rule.

But with this ancestor beside him, Jin Wang wasn't in the mood to admire the scenery of the common people.

Why was he running so fast? Didn't he know that he had to walk slowly because he was pregnant?

And he was still trying to squeeze into crowded places. What if he bumped into something?

Ye Shu shook off his hand again. Be careful that I won't let you out next time!

Jin Wang forcefully grabbed Ye Shu's hand: "Hold on tight."

Ye Shu turned to look at him and happened to meet Jin Wang's gloomy expression.

The two silently looked at each other for a moment.

Ye Shu smiled: "Come out and have fun. Why are you pulling a long face?

Here, this is for you. "

He stuffed a stick of candied haws into Jin Wang's hands.

Jin Wang was stunned for a moment, then absentmindedly asked: "You … you bought this for me?"

"Yes."

Ye Shu also held a skewer in his hand. He stuck out the tip of his tongue and licked the sugar coating. "Your Majesty probably doesn't have the chance to eat these in the past. Try it. It's very delicious."

Jin Wang lowered his head and took a bite.

It tasted sweet and sour, just like this person's incense.

That's not right. Hawthorn is astringent. It's far worse than letter incense.

Wait, hawthorn …

Not long ago, the imperial physician had instructed Lady Kun not to eat hawthorn during her pregnancy.

This person was courting death again!

Ye Shu was taking a bite of the tanghulu when Jin Wang reached out at lightning speed and grabbed the stick of his tanghulu.

Ye Shu: "?"

Jin Wang said expressionlessly, "I vomited."

Ye Shu opened his mouth obediently.

Jin Wang pulled out the candied haws and said, "I want this one."

Ye Shu: "???"

Ye Shu asked, "Don't you have one?"

Jin Wang was unreasonable. "But I want to eat yours."

"… …"

Ye Shu was silent for a moment, then spread his hands. "Fine, I'll give it to you. Who asked you to be Her Majesty … …"

Perhaps he didn't mean anything by this, but Jin Wang suddenly remembered that during the most difficult days of his life, Ye Shu had always given him the best.

He always gave in to him and never fought with him.

Jin Wang was lost in thought for a moment, but Ye Shu's attention was quickly attracted by something new. He pulled Jin Wang and quickly walked forward.

They soon arrived in front of a small building.

There were three large words hanging above the building.

— — Spring River Pavilion.

This was the capital's number one brothel.

Ordinary brothels were deserted during the day and only bustled at night.

But this place was different.

People came and went outside the Spring River Pavilion. The upstairs was also different from ordinary brothels. There were men and women welcoming guests with charming smiles. There were only two servants standing in front of the door, welcoming guests and sending them off. They were refined and courteous, turning the brothel into a place of elegance.

Ye Shu couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Jin Wang asked, "Do you want to go?"

Ye Shu hurriedly shook his head, "I don't want to, I don't want to … …"

"If you want to go, just say it. This Prince can agree."

"No … … Hm?" Ye Shu's eyes lit up, "You can really?"

Jin Wang smiled and directly pulled him into the "Spring River Pavilion."

Soon, a servant came forward to welcome them. Jin Wang had someone lead them to a first-class private room.

The room's windows were wide open, just enough to take in the entire Spring River Pavilion. The window faced a high platform in the main hall of the Spring River Pavilion.

After the servant finished serving tea and left, Ye Shu couldn't help but ask, "You … … You've been here before?"

Not only had he been here before, but based on Jin Wang's familiarity with the place and his familiarity with the servant, it was clear that he was a regular customer.

Ye Shu's expression suddenly became very subtle.

I didn't expect you to be this kind of dog emperor.

Jin Wang coughed lightly and explained, "The previous emperor indulged in pleasure and was very fond of these kinds of brothels. As a result, the capital was filled with brothels.

Do you think that the imperial family didn't secretly add fuel to the fire? "

"You … … You mean … …"

Jin Wang lightly said, "At the time, most of the brothels in the capital were actually part of the imperial family's business."

Ye Shu understood, "So this place is also … …"

"After this Prince succeeded the throne, he closed down all the brothels, leaving only this Spring River Pavilion."

Jin Wang paused and frowned, "… … Don't look at me like that. This Prince is different from that incapable ruler. This Prince doesn't open brothels for pleasure."

Ye Shu pretended not to hear Jin Wang call his father "incapable ruler" and asked, "Then why?"

Jin Wang was silent for a very long time.

After a while, he leisurely said, "This Prince's three hundred spies are spread throughout the common people. They need a place to circulate information."

Ye Shu still remembered that the book said that the three hundred spies were usually hidden in the marketplace. They specifically chose inns, restaurants, and other places with a large flow of people to pass on information.

The book didn't specifically mention the "Spring River Pavilion," but the "Spring River Pavilion" was indeed on the list.

Ye Shu took a sip of tea and felt that it was quite interesting.

The country's largest brothel, and the boss behind the scenes was actually the country's ruler.

Who would dare to believe this?

"During the day, the Spring River Pavilion can only be enjoyed by singing, dancing, poetry, and drinking tea and listening to music. At night, it's a place for romance." Jin Wang glanced at him and leisurely said, "We'll leave when the sun sets."

Ye Shu understood the meaning behind his words and gave a muffled "Oh."

Going to a brothel without asking for a beauty to accompany him.

How boring.

Song and dance performances began on the stage in the main hall. Jin Wang wasn't in the mood to watch this. He propped up his chin and looked at Ye Shu.

But strangely, Ye Shu was also somewhat absent-minded.

The room was silent for a moment.

Ye Shu finally couldn't help but ask, "Why do you keep looking at me?"

Jin Wang smiled, "You're already this Prince's person. Can't this Prince look at you?"

"… … Up to you." Ye Shu placed his teacup on the table and said, "It's nothing interesting. Let's go somewhere else to play."

Jin Wang didn't move.

The two silently looked at each other for a long time. Jin Wang sighed, "A Shu, when will you learn to be more obedient?"

Ye Shu's expression was uneasy, "What, what did I do?"

Jin Wang said lightly, "From the moment you left until now, you've left seven or eight marks in the marketplace. Do you think this Prince can't tell?"

Ye Shu's fingers, which were hidden under the table, curled up.

He had indeed left marks along the way.

After he left the ancestral temple and fell into the hands of others, he hadn't met up with Chang Yuan.

If Chang Yuan couldn't wait for him, he didn't know where Chang Yuan would go.

He had coaxed Jin Wang to leave so that he could leave a mark in the marketplace to tell Chang Yuan about his whereabouts.

Ye Shu laughed dryly, "Your Majesty, what mark are you talking about? This subject doesn't understand … …"

Jin Wang only looked at him with a gentle expression.

Ye Shu lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "Fine, I'll say it. I just want to find Chang Yuan."

Hearing him mention this name, Jin Wang's eyes flashed with a trace of ruthlessness.

Afraid that Jin Wang wouldn't believe him, Ye Shu explained, "I really don't want to escape. It's just that … … it's just that Chang Yuan doesn't know where I am and will definitely be very anxious.

I just want to find him. "

Jin Wang stared at him intently.

After a moment, he raised his hand and brushed the loose hair in front of Ye Shu's forehead behind his ear. His voice was gentle, "Actually, you could have had an easier way."

His tone was somewhat dangerous. Ye Shu shrank back and asked, "What, what?"

Jin Wang smiled, "Beg this Prince."

Ye Shu didn't answer.

Although it was daytime, Spring River Pavilion was still a brothel. The interior was decorated ambiguously with sweet incense. The atmosphere around the two of them also became ambiguous.

Ye Shu swallowed, "Your Majesty … …"

"Hm?"

Ye Shu's expression was somewhat nervous. His hands, which were hidden under the table, clenched tightly. He suddenly said, "There's no need."

Jin Wang was slightly surprised.

Ye Shu quickly said, "If he can't find me, he will leave on his own. This is also good. There's no need to drag him into this."

The room fell silent again. After a moment, Jin Wang smiled gently. The dignified aura around him faded away.

"Alright, I'll listen to you."

Ye Shu silently let out a sigh of relief.

He had passed another hurdle.

Chang Yuan had helped him escape. It would be strange if this dog Emperor was willing to help him find him.

If he really asked Jin Wang to help him find someone, it would be hard to say whether the person he found was still alive or not.

Poor little Chang Yuan. He hoped that he would never be caught by this dog Emperor.

Ye Shu silently thought to himself.

The two of them sat for a while longer before getting up to leave the private room.

Just as they reached the staircase, a figure suddenly rushed over and almost crashed into Ye Shu.

Jin Wang hurriedly protected Ye Shu and retreated half a step. The person fell at their feet.

Jin Wang frowned. A trace of ruthlessness flashed through his eyes.

The youth who had fallen couldn't care less. He crawled forward and grabbed onto Ye Shu's clothes, "Save, save me …"

The fragrance of nectar filled the air.

"You …"

Ye Shu was about to speak when he heard a sharp shout from behind him, "Where are you running to? You dare to disturb the guests? Bring him back!"

A few manservants immediately went forward to grab the youth who had fallen down.

The youth raised his head.

He wasn't very old. He looked to be around sixteen or seventeen years old. His face was delicate and youthful, and there was a cinnabar mole between his eyebrows.

His forehead had been knocked against the staircase and there was a small cut.

However, the youth didn't seem to feel any pain. He struggled with all his might, "Let go of me. I don't want to stay here —"

Ye Shu said, "Wait!"

Everyone stopped what they were doing.

The youth was only wearing a coarse cloth shirt. He seemed to be extremely afraid as his entire body trembled slightly.

Ye Shu immediately understood what was going on.

He couldn't have encountered a scene of a poor youth being sold to a brothel, right?

Sure enough, a woman dressed as a brothel keeper walked over, "What are you waiting for? Catch him!

I spent a lot of money to buy this Kun-jun. If you let him escape, all of you can scram! "

"…"

Sure enough, it was like that.

The servants were about to make a move again. The youth scrambled to hide behind Ye Shu, "Young Master, save me, save me …"

"Why are you still running? Your father sold you —" The brothel keeper walked closer as she spoke. When she saw Jin Wang's face, her voice stopped abruptly, "Your, Your …"

Jin Wang shook his head at her without a change in expression.

Spring River Pavilion was a gathering point for spies to pass on information. The brothel keeper here was naturally one of Jin Wang's spies.

Ye Shu didn't pay attention to this. He gently tugged at Jin Wang's clothes, "A Yuan …"

Jin Wang looked back at him, "Hm?"

"This child …" Ye Shu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Didn't you say that you can return the family property to me? Can I take some of it first and save him?"

Jin Wang didn't hesitate and smiled, "Of course you can."

He turned back to look at the brothel keeper, "You heard everything?"

"I, I heard …" The brothel keeper's face was calm, but her heart was in turmoil.

His Majesty was actually speaking so gently to someone else?

Could she have mistaken him for someone else???

Jin Wang calmly said, "Name your price."

Even if she had ten thousand times the courage, she still wouldn't dare to accept money from the king. She shook her head repeatedly, "No, no …"

Jin Wang said, "I'll let you name your price."

"… Five, five hundred taels."

The brothel keeper hurriedly explained, as if she was worried that the king would think that she was shouting out random prices, "This child has the body of a Kun Ruler. His differentiation is earlier than normal people. It's really rare. I had to compete with several other families to buy him.

Your Majesty … Cough, if young master likes him, I can give you a discount? "

"No need." Jin Wang said, "I'll take him away. I'll send the money later."

He turned to look at Ye Shu, "Are you satisfied now?"

Ye Shu didn't answer.

The brothel keeper's words confused him.

What is a Kun Ruler???

Differentiation … What is that???