Great Jin!
However, Chen Changsheng is still used to calling it the Great Zhou!
From the county magistrate, Chen Changsheng also roughly learned about the changes in the entire Great Zhou after he left...
Emperor Li Ke diligently governed the country for the first ten years of his reign. However, as he grew older, unwilling to die, he became obsessed with immortality, neglecting state affairs. He extensively established the Immortal Seeking Tribe, wasting the people's resources and resources, leading to widespread rebellion. Li Ke maintained power for five years before suddenly falling ill and dying. The new emperor who ascended the throne was incompetent...
There is nothing much to say about the rest of the script. It is the old routine of heroes fighting for supremacy, and rebel kings everywhere. Then, somehow, the rebel king who was not outstanding three years ago suddenly emerged as a rising star, and finally captured the capital, and established the current Dagan Empire two years ago!
"Over the past thirty years, the world has changed so much. I never expected that another dynasty would change..."
"I wonder what kind of person this great founding emperor is..."
"After the battle in the capital, are all those old friends still here?"
Thinking of this, Chen Changsheng no longer had the intention to stay in this city. He took Da Huang and headed towards the capital.
The original capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, later the capital of the Great Jin Dynasty, and now the capital of the Great Gan Dynasty!
Although the new dynasty had only been established for two years, the people had suffered from more than a decade of war and cherished the hard-earned peace. Although their lives had not improved much, compared to the life of the walking dead in previous years, there was now some hope in their eyes...
Throughout the dynasties, at the beginning of their founding, there was always a clean administration and many talented people emerged, and the Dagan Empire was no exception.
The founding emperor of Dagan was a man of great talent and the ability to judge people. As the world was initially settled, Dagan's national strength was also growing rapidly.
It was under such circumstances that a man and a dog came to Xizhimen, the capital of the capital!
"Da Huang, are you familiar with it?"
There was an uncontrollable excitement in Chen Changsheng's voice.
Although more than thirty years have passed, this place has changed a lot, even the city gate has changed its appearance. It should have been renovated after the siege, but this city still has an extraordinary position in Chen Changsheng's heart!
"Woof!"
Dahuang nodded repeatedly.
This is not only Chen Changsheng’s home, but also its home!
Of course, Dahuang was not as excited as Chen Changsheng. In its opinion, wherever Chen Changsheng was, that was home!
"Let's go into the city!" Chen Changsheng said directly.
Enter the city!
The streets of the capital are still paved with bluestone slabs, but they are not very clean and you can occasionally smell the smell of animal feces.
This is normal, it was the same in the capital before!
After all, this isn't modern society. There are no cars or shared bikes. There are ox carts delivering vegetables from the countryside into the city, and there are horse-drawn carriages for dignitaries. And these animals don't go to the toilet in fixed places...
"The familiar taste is back..."
"Come on, Dahuang, let's go home and see if there is a new owner at home..." Chen Changsheng said with a smile.
No. 168, Changming Street, Xicheng District!
"There's no one living here? After not seeing it for decades, the vines have grown even more vigorous and produced quite a few grapes. I'm so lucky!"
When I returned to my hometown, the yard was still the same, but the roof was a little dilapidated and leaky because no one had lived there for many years. The table was covered with a thick layer of dust. After all, no one had cleaned it for many years, so it was normal.
"Woof!"
Rhubarb was like a madman, circling the yard, and finally crawling under the grape trellis, as if he had returned to more than 30 years ago...
"This house is currently uninhabitable. We need to find someone to clean it up!"
"Then for the next few days... I'll just go to a brothel and make a living..."
"I wonder how many of those brothels I was familiar with back then are still around..."
Chen Changsheng muttered to himself, went out, and directly found some odd jobs nearby. He asked them to repair and clean the roof, and then went straight to the North City District that he was familiar with!
"Spring Breeze Pavilion and Baixiang Garden are still there. Not bad, not bad. I can't believe this brothel has existed longer than an entire dynasty. How ironic... Um... This was originally supposed to be Tingxiang Pavilion, but now it's been renamed Hongxiu Tower. However, the business hasn't changed. It's still a brothel!"
"Well, that's all for today. I wonder how Miss Yaoqin, the former top performer in Tingxiang Pavilion, is doing now..."
"I'm already sixty-five, and Miss Yaoqin, I'm afraid..."
"Forget it, forget it, let's go in and take a look first!"
"Let's go, Da Huang!"
Chen Changsheng called out to Da Huang.
In the past, when Chen Changsheng went to brothels to listen to music, he never brought Dahuang with him, but now the house is not cleaned up yet, and he can't just leave Dahuang behind.
In fact, it could be put into the spirit beast bag, but unfortunately Dahuang doesn't like to stay in it, and Chen Changsheng doesn't want to let it down.
After all, the current Dahuang is no longer an ordinary dog, but a second-level monster, and has also awakened the void talent. Chen Changsheng still attaches great importance to Dahuang!
"Oh, sir, sir, why did you bring another..."
"Stop talking nonsense!"
Chen Changsheng directly threw a gold ingot over, weighing at least ten taels...
"Ah, I'm just a mouthfull, I'm just a mouthfull!"
The old man took the gold ingot and immediately smiled happily, flicking it towards his mouth a few times...
Nowadays, anyone who can pave the way with gold is definitely the boss among bosses!
Not to mention that this gentleman only brought one dog, even if he brought ten dogs, he would have to serve them well!
"Stop talking nonsense, I'm here to have fun!" Chen Changsheng said calmly.
"Oh, sir, of course everyone here is here to have fun. Sir, you... you..."
Seeing Chen Changsheng, the madam couldn't help but open her mouth wide, and then, as if feeling it was indecent, she covered her mouth with a handkerchief...
"What's wrong? Don't want to receive you?" Chen Changsheng frowned.
"Master, after seeing what you said, how can I not accept it? It's just that seeing your appearance reminds me of someone. What's your name, sir?" the old procuress asked cautiously.
"Chen!" Chen Changsheng said lightly.
"What? Chen? Do you...sir know...Chen Changsheng?" the madam said with her eyes wide open.
His last name is Chen, and he looks exactly like that person...
Could it be that person's grandson...
Having a son is unlikely, the age gap is a bit too big...
"Who is Chen Changsheng? I don't know him!" Chen Changsheng shook his head.
This old brothel owner actually recognized me?
That's true...
Back then, Chen Changsheng was quite famous in the brothels.
It's only been over thirty years since I left, not too long or too short, not that everyone is dead...
"Don't you know him? He looks... really too much like him..." the old madam muttered to herself.
Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng took a closer look at the madam, and a name suddenly popped up in his mind...
Yaoqin?
No way...
The former top performer in Tingxiang Pavilion has now become the madam of Hongxiulou?
I haven't seen her for over thirty years now. Yaoqin must be almost sixty now. Her figure has become bloated and fat, and only her face still vaguely retains some of her youthful appearance...
What a pity that time makes people grow old!
When Yaoqin first debuted, countless dignitaries vied to show their favor to her, and many even fought for her.
Now look at it...
Time is really a butcher's knife!
Fortunately, my buddy can handle it and his appearance is still online...
"Mother Yaoqin, are the guests still waiting?"
Seeing the madam in a daze, the pimp next to her pushed her and said.
Grass!
I wasn't mistaken, it was really Yaoqin...
"Oh, oh, I'm sorry, I remembered some past events and kept you waiting for a long time. I haven't seen you here before. This should be your first time in our Hongxiu Tower. Do you need me to recommend a few girls to you?" Yaoqin said suddenly.
"Okay, prepare a quiet little courtyard for me. I'm going to stay here for a few days. Send me any delicious food as soon as possible, and also some wine... I remember the signature dish here is the Intoxicating Fragrance... Bring out ten or so jars first..."
"You, lead the way!"
Chen Changsheng grabbed the old man and asked him to lead the way.
Yaoqin, who was behind him, once again became dazed upon hearing this...
Is the signature dish here the intoxicating fragrance?
Intoxicating Fragrance, wasn’t that the signature wine of Tingxiang Pavilion back then?
They look like they were cast from the same mold, yet they actually said they didn't recognize each other...
Or is this person him?
For a moment, Yaoqin was in a trance...
Reason told him that this person could not be the Chen Changsheng she knew.
No one can resist the power of time. Is it possible that more than thirty years of time do not leave a trace on a person's face?
But emotionally, she felt that this person was most likely Chen Changsheng...
Huaxiangyuan!
"Master, you are so majestic..."
"Yes, Master, I have never met someone as powerful as you..."
Two of the top performers at Hongxiulou, one Hongxing and the other Xiangtao, served Chen Changsheng together, one massaging his back while the other peeled grapes...
Since entering the world of immortal cultivation, Chen Changsheng hasn't enjoyed life so much in a long, long time...
"It's not bad, I have something even more powerful..."
"Oh, by the way, I have something to ask you!" Chen Changsheng said.
"Master, just ask. I will tell you everything I know!" Hong Xing said with a smile.
"Yes, sir, if you have anything you want to ask, just say it directly!" Xiangtao also said.
"When was your Hongxiu Tower built? If I remember correctly, it was originally called Tingxiang Pavilion, right?" Chen Changsheng asked.
"Master, so this is what you want to ask. You are right. This place was originally called Tingxiang Pavilion. However, the original backer of Tingxiang Pavilion was a prince from the previous dynasty. Now things have gone badly wrong. That prince was beheaded, and Tingxiang Pavilion became the current Hongxiu Tower..." said Hong Xing.
"Yes, Master, do you know Yaoqin's mother? She used to be the top performer in Tingxiang Pavilion. I heard that when she was young, it was not the Great Jin Dynasty, but the Great Zhou Dynasty, and many people were fascinated by her..." Xiangtao said.
"So that's how it is. It's related to the previous prince... How much do you know about the current emperor?" Chen Changsheng smiled and walked back and forth between the two of them...
"Master...you are so evil..."
"We are just prostitutes. How can we know about the current emperor..." Hong Xing said coquettishly.
"However, there are still some rumors. Would you like to hear them?" Xiang Tao said.
"What rumors?" Chen Changsheng asked.
"Rumor has it that the current emperor actually has a very deep connection with the previous dynasty and is a royal relative!" Xiang Tao said.
"Royal relatives? Then they are rebelling?" Chen Changsheng asked in surprise.
"I don't know about that. That's what the rumor says..." Xiang Tao said.
"What is the name of the current emperor?" Chen Changsheng asked curiously.
Speaking of the royal relatives of the previous dynasty...
He still has some understanding of these...
After all, he was not an ordinary person back then, and there was nothing he didn't know about the emperor's close ministers.
"The current emperor's surname is Ye. As for his given name... how could we, the girls of the brothel, know that..."
"Yes, his surname is Ye. I heard that your Majesty's father was a general in the previous dynasty..." Hong Xing nodded.
Suddenly, Chen Changsheng sat up...
Is the current Majesty’s surname Ye?
Royal relatives of the previous dynasty?
Is your father a general of the previous dynasty?
Could it be that...
Is it Ye Qing, the son of General Ye Wuji?
Suddenly, a figure appeared in Chen Changsheng's mind...Ye Piaoling!
I haven't seen her for many years, and I don't know how she is doing...
Thinking of this, Chen Changsheng suddenly lost the desire to stay here any longer. Coincidentally, it was already dark...
"Master, what's wrong with you?"
Hong Xing and Xiang Tao were both startled...
"Nothing? I suddenly thought of something. I'm going out for a while and will be back later. Da Huang, let's go!"
Chen Changsheng said this, and immediately stood up and called Da Huang...
After leaving the brothel, Chen Changsheng first came to No. 221, Huayuan Road, Nancheng District!
This is where Chen Changsheng once placed Ye Piaoling.
Chen Changsheng hadn't thought much about coming here. He just wanted to see an old friend and hadn't even planned to show up himself...
After all, over the past few decades, my appearance has remained unchanged, while the beauties of the past have grown old. Rather than making them sad, it would be better not to see them...
Chen Changsheng didn't go in. As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he knew without going in that the place was already deserted...
"Sure enough, there's no one here. I don't know if they've died or moved away..." Chen Changsheng said softly.
Ye Piaoling is not young anymore, and the capital has experienced another great chaos. Any accidents are possible!
"Hmm? No, someone has lived in this room before... At least, someone has cleaned it..."
Entering the courtyard, Chen Changsheng casually glanced around and found that although there was no one in the yard, it was unusually clean. Even the tabletop, although not spotless, did show signs of being cleaned regularly...
Could it be that... Ye Piaoling is not dead yet?
Or, is there already another owner here?
Chen Changsheng did not stay long. After taking a look around, he headed towards the Pan family!
Pan Wu!
After Chen Changsheng entered this world, there were only a few people he could consider his friends!
When I left, I handed the Immortal Seeking Department over to him. I wonder what will become of him after the establishment of the new dynasty...
Of course, even if he died, Chen Changsheng didn't say he wanted revenge. At most, he would burn two sticks of incense for him...
Not long after Chen Changsheng left, a group of palace maids and eunuchs led the way, with an eight-person sedan chair in the middle and many guards around it. They stopped in front of the gate of the courtyard!
"You all stay here and don't come in!"
The sedan came down, and an old voice came from inside...