Chapter 85.1


    Under Lin Beifans gaze, Yan Song became nervous: Your Majesty, is there anything wrong with this name?


    Theres nothing wrong with it. I really like the name; it sounds very auspicious! Lin Beifan said with a smile.


    Following that, Lin Beifan posed several questions to test him.


    The other party answered each one fluently and substantively, proving to be a truly capable person.


    Lin Beifan was very satisfied: I greatly admire your talent and wish to recruit you as an official to serve me. Would you be willing?


    This was simply a stroke of incredible luck from the heavens!


    As a schr, who wouldnt want to hold an official post and serve the state?


    Who wouldnt want to put their learning to good use?


    Now, the opportunity has arrived!


    Yan Song was overjoyed and bowed in response, Your Majesty bestows grace upon me, how could I not obey?


    Good! Since you have the talent for recognizing peoples abilities, I n to send you to the Ministry of Civil Service for training. Start as a Supervisor! If you perform well and excel, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Service could be yours! Lin Beifan said with a smile.


    Yan Song was ecstatic; a Supervisor at the Ministry of Civil Service was a fifth-rank official!


    If everything goes smoothly with the imperial examination, even if youe out as the top schr, you would only be a sixth-rank official.


    Now, he starts directly as a fifth-rank official, and moreover, he holds an office within the Ministry of Civil Service, saving who knows how much time.


    Such immense imperial grace!


    Thank you, Your Majesty, for your dragons grace! This humble servant will certainly bend his back to the task and not cease until death! Yan Song dered his determination loudly.


    Very well! Theres nothing much at the moment, so apany me for a walk! Lin Beifan said with a smile.


    This humble servant obeys themand! Yan Song bowed with his hands sped in front.


    Following that, Yan Song walked closely behind Lin Beifan, matching his pace step for step.


    Without saying much, he was like an invisible presence.


    However, whenever Lin Beifan needed assistance, he would immediately emerge to share Lin Beifans worries.


    His ability to read the room and understand unspoken cues was truly remarkable.


    At this moment, Lin Beifan and hispanions had unknowingly arrived at a bustling street.


    The street was adorned with intricately carved railings and painted eaves, with gilded signboards hanging high and rednterns held aloft, exuding an air of opulence and nobility. On both sides of the street, many scantily d courtesans were soliciting customers.


    Sir,e and have some fun, Xiaoyu has missed you!


    Young man, dont rush off so quickly, have you forgotten Xiaoli?


    Master Liu, its been only a few days since west met, but it feels like an eternity. Pleasee in!


    Lin Beifans gaze was deep and distant: This ce seems to be a brothel! I remember it wasnt like this before.


    Reporting to the master, it indeed wasnt like this in the past!


    Yan Song exined quietly, Previously, this was just an ordinary residence, but ever since the food street next door became popr, this ce was taken over by a wealthy merchant who refurbished it and named it the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. It opened half a month ago and immediately attracted a throng of guests, bustling with activity!


    Taking over the entire street, it seems this merchant is quite powerful! Lin Beifan remarked coolly.


    Master, it is said that there is the support of a noble family behind him, which is why he has such substantial financial resources! Yan Song said softly.


    I see, that exins it!


    For some reason, Yan Song noticed that Lin Beifans demeanor was a bit off when the subject of the brothel came up. Wisely, he stepped back and became inconspicuous.


    At that moment, the courtesans spotted Lin Beifan and hispanions, their eyes lighting up as they swarmed towards them.


    Esteemed sir,e visit our Hundred Flowers Pavilion! We have many girls here!


    Whatever type of girl you desire, we have them all! Weve just opened and our prices are very attractive!


    Sir, do you prefer the delicate beauty of our little Xiaoyu or the mature and voluptuous Sister Lili?


    Xiaoyu, you really dont know the rules. A man of wealth and power like the sir here would surely want them all!


    Sister is right, pleasee in, my lord!


    Lin Beifan showed no reaction, but Chai Yuxins face turned cold as frost, and she scolded, All of you, go away! As women, to brazenly seduce others, you have no shame!


    Although these women were veiled, their elegant demeanor still stood out, making the others sour with envy.


    Vulgar insults started to fly.


    Putting on airs, arent you? Isnt it just that you snagged the lord ahead of time?


    Were all women, whos to say whos more noble?


    Are you covering your face with a veil because youre too ugly to show your face?


    Now youre stopping us, are you worried that youve lost your charm, afraid that the master will be seduced away by us?


    Chai Yuxins expression turned even colder.


    But, maintaining her dignity, she didnt want to argue with these women of ill-repute and lower herself to their level.


    So, she hurriedly pulled Lin Beifan away.


    As they walked, she kept reminding Lin Beifan earnestly, Let me tell you, you are the ruler of a nation, the lord of all under heaven, and your status is extremely noble. You must nevere to a ce like this again; its too filthy! If you have any needs, just go directly to Xiangjun!


    Lin Beifan patted his chest and assured, Yuxin, rest assured, even if I were looking for someone, it wouldnt be them!


    Thats more like it! Chai Yuxin nodded, but the next second, she felt something was off.


    And the following second.


    You jerk, how dare youpare me with those women?


    Lin Beifan: Ow, ow, ow


    The people around them all turned their heads away, pretending not to see.


    After leaving the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, they found themselves unwittingly on another street.


    The crowd noticed that this street was also bustling with activity.


    However, the majority of the passersby were men, many of whom entered with joy and left with their heads hanging in dejection.


    Where is this ce? What are they doing? Lin Beifan asked.


    Your Majesty, if you walk further down this road, you will reach the Sifang Gambling House, which has recently opened. Those people are all here to gamble! Yan Song immediately exined.


    So its a gambling house. It seems to have a considerable size! Lin Beifan remarked pensively.


    Your Majesty, your humble servant has heard that the Sifang Gambling House is run by a rivers andkes power known as the Money Gang. They have opened gambling houses in dozens of countries, setting up wherever business is good! They are old yers at the rivers andkes, with a gang that numbers over 100,000 members. Many countries dare not provoke them! (TLN: Rivers andkes= martial art world.)


    Others may not dare to provoke, but I am eager to give it a try! Lin Beifan led his group as they broke through the door and entered.


    Seeing Lin Beifaning in with arge entourage, the people at the gambling house were startled. They quickly came over with a group of thugs and demanded, Who are you, and what are you doing here?


    Lin Beifan chuckled, What else would we be here for if not to gamble?


    With a wave of his hand, Eunuch Liu immediately took out a purse, which contained silver, gold, and banknotes, all together worth more than 5,000 taels of silver.


    The gambling house staff immediately put on a smile, So youre here to y, wee, very wee!


    This lord, what would you like to y? Shall I find someone to keep youpany?


    As they spoke, the gambling house staff covertly signaled with their eyes, hinting to keep this money bag here.


    Lin Beifan shed a slight smile, Im getting on in years; tooplex games are not for me. I just like to bet on the simple matter of big or small!


    Getting on in years and unable to yplex games?


    The people at the gambling house were even more delighted upon hearing this: Absolutely no problem! You are an esteemed guest. Well set up a private table just for you, how does that sound?


    Excellent, I really appreciate this kind of service! Lin Beifan snapped his fingers.


    And so, a new betting table was unveiled.


    At this table, aside from Lin Beifan and hispanions, there was only the dealer, which essentially meant Lin Beifan was gambling directly against the house.


    Sir, please check! The dealer passed the dice and the shaker over, indicating that he hadnt tampered with them.


    Lin Beifan didnt even look: Stop dawdling, lets start!


    Very well, esteemed guest! To ensure fairness, our game works like this: you roll once, I roll once, and we take turns betting on the high or low oue. If you guess correctly, you win money; if you guess wrong, you lose money. How does that sound?


    Lin Beifan nodded: Fine, lets do it that way!


    Due to the high stakes of the game, it attracted the attention of the gamblers present.<hr>


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