Chapter 1692: Not Doing Your Job

Li Zhengxuan was speechless about the reason given by Lu Yu, but he had no choice. It was his duty to hurry to the Imperial Capital, and he had no reason to refuse.

Fortunately, the roads in the six prefectures of Zhili were very easy to travel. As long as you made up your mind to hurry, the effect would be very significant.

Lu Yu and others traveled day and night, and after two days and two nights, they finally arrived at the final destination of this trip-Darui Imperial Capital.

This is a very magnificent city. Compared with other ancient cities with a history of thousands of years, this city is still very young. Its construction process was accompanied by the rise of the Jin family and the Ning family. It has only a few hundred years of history, and it is not even as long as the history of Xihai City.

From the overall layout of a city, you can see the mind and courage of the people in power. At this time, this city stood in front of Lu Yu, and he clearly felt the humanistic atmosphere in it.

Regardless of the current situation, at least the ancestors of the Jin family and the Ning family had great mind and courage.

"Envoy Lu, you have traveled all the way through wind and rain, thank you for your hard work!"

At Wuli Pavilion outside the Imperial Capital, an official came to greet him.

After Li Zhengxuan's introduction, Lu Yu learned that this person was Zhang Shiping, the Minister of Rites of the Darui Empire. As the envoy representing Xihai City, it was he who was responsible for receiving Lu Yu.

"Envoy Lu, I have heard of your name for a long time. After hearing that you were coming, we have been welcoming you. I didn't expect to meet you in person until now!" Zhang Shiping greeted again.

Lu Yu also responded with a few words.

Everyone escorted Lu Yu's delegation to the city. Zhang Shiping was worthy of being the Minister of Rites. He treated people like a spring breeze and occasionally introduced various interesting things in the Imperial Capital, which was very interesting...

With his joining, it seemed that the journey became a lot lighter. After a while, they arrived at the gate of the Imperial Capital.

"It's worthy of the atmosphere of the capital! I finally saw the legendary imperial capital!" Lu Yu said with emotion, "Master Zhang, I wonder what arrangements are made next?"

Zhang Shiping said: "Originally, His Majesty has said that as long as Envoy Lu arrives in the capital, he will go to the palace to meet His Majesty as soon as possible... But it's late today, it's really not good to disturb him at this time. Besides, Envoy Lu has been traveling all the way and needs time to rest and organize. We have arranged a residence for Envoy Lu. After you have a night's rest, you can go to see His Majesty tomorrow!"

"Residence..." Lu Yu smiled faintly and said, "I wonder if I can choose a residence by myself?"

Zhang Shiping couldn't help but be slightly stunned: "Choose a residence by myself? Has Envoy Lu made some arrangements in advance?"

Lu Yu said: "That's not the case, but I have heard a lot about the capital these days. There are many places I really yearn for..."

Zhang Shiping said: "What place?"

Lu Yu couldn't help but look at Li Zhengxuan on the side.

Li Zhenxuan immediately held his forehead. It seemed that what Lu Yu said before was serious. He really wanted to find a place to drink wine.

"Special Envoy Lu, are we going to that place now? This may not be appropriate..." Li Zhengxuan said.

Lu Yu spread his hands and said, "What's wrong with this? The emperor doesn't lack hungry soldiers. I don't think your majesty will be so stingy as to not let me experience the romance of the imperial capital?"

"But this..." Li Zhenxuan hesitated for a moment: "I'm afraid it will damage the image of Xihai City."

Lu Yu shook his head and said, "Li Zhanshi, you are wrong. The image of Xihai City depends only on its own strength, and it will not be affected by me drinking wine one or two times."

Li Zhengxuan could only smile bitterly. Since Lu Yu insisted on going his own way, he had no choice.

Zhang Shiping looked at the reactions of the two people, showing a thoughtful expression, and said: "Envoy Lu is a distinguished guest who came from afar. It is only natural for him to experience the customs and customs of the capital. Anyway, there is still time now. Why don't we accompany Envoy Lu to stroll around the city? How about it?"

Lu Yu laughed: "No wonder Lord Zhang can be an official of the first rank. Li Zhanshi, your vision is still a little small after all!"

Li Zhengxuan could only smile bitterly.

This man had just entered the city and had not even arrived at a place to stay, but he hurried to visit the brothel...Is his vision too small, or is he not doing his job properly?

So, under Zhang Shiping's call, the three of them walked directly in the direction of the Thirteen Spring Building.

Not long after, they came to the side of a canal. This is an artificially dug canal, which is extremely prosperous. However, compared with the busy shipping ships, the most eye-catching thing is the building ships and pleasure boats standing on it.

This is where the Thirteen Spring Towers are located. Each of the Spring Towers is a boat docked on the canal.

In fact, the Thirteen Spring Towers are only the most famous thirteen boats here. In addition to the Thirteen Spring Towers, there are many other large and small boats, all with different styles, which together form the most prosperous romantic scene on the Imperial Capital Canal.

At this time, the lights are on, and the canal is brightly lit, and bursts of decadent music can be heard from time to time.

The holy land of fireworks, the world is full of decadence, nothing more than this.

Zhang Shiping led the way while introducing various strange stories on the Imperial Capital Canal. After a while, they came to a large boat.

"Special Envoy Lu, we are pressed for time, how about we settle here? The style of this place is very unique, I guarantee you will be satisfied!" Zhang Shiping said.

Lu Yu glanced at him with a strange expression: "It seems that Master Zhang knows this place very well!"

Zhang Shiping was not embarrassed and said with a smile: "Our etiquette department is responsible for the reception of foreign guests. Sometimes when princes and ministers from other countries come to visit, it is natural to take them to experience the customs and customs of the imperial capital... But these things are normal. Just hearsay!”

Lu Yu smiled faintly and looked at the signboard of the building ship. He saw a few big characters written on it - Qi Hong and Cui.

According to the information Bai Zimei got from Elder Kong, it seems that the Thirteen Spring Towers do not include such a "red and green" building, which means that this is not the property of the uncle.

So, Lu Yu shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem like this is the famous Thirteen Spring Tower?"

Zhang Shiping was slightly startled and said: "So Special Envoy Lu wanted to experience the style of Thirteen Spring Tower? Thirteen Spring Tower is indeed famous far and wide, attracting countless foreign guests. It is precisely because of this that Thirteen Spring Tower's business It’s very popular. If you want to go upstairs, you need to make a reservation in advance. But we are really in a hurry today, and now I’m afraid it’s too late...”

Lu Yu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "It's just a broken brothel, but it has such a big show? Does it need to be booked in advance?"

Zhang Shiping said: "There are no rules without rules. When there was no reservation system in the past, I don't know how many people would gather in front of the Thirteenth Spring Building every day to be jealous. Later, this system was implemented, and the situation finally got better... "

Lu Yu said: "There are thirteen buildings in total in the Thirteen Spring Buildings, not just one. I don't believe that the business in each of the thirteen buildings is so good. I think this is just a marketing ploy." That’s all!”

"Let's go! Now that I'm here, no matter good or bad, I will definitely experience the most famous... Mr. Zhang, Mr. Li, you are all majesties

"If they really dare not give you face, don't worry, I will definitely get it back for you today!"

Lu Yu patted the two of them on the shoulders and forced them to turn around and walk in another direction, showing a very intimate look.

Zhang Shiping and Li Zhengxuan could not help but feel a very absurd feeling in their hearts.

The two of them always felt that Lu Yu had other agendas, but they had already boarded his pirate ship.