The Crystal Palace looks magnificent from the outside, but becomes even more luxurious and luxurious once inside.

The pillars, tables, and railings are all decorated with bright, soft halo decorations.

Various exquisite stars carved from precious jade are hung on the beams. Each star is hollowed out and embedded with gems of other colors.

And the hanging position is very particular, making the entire Crystal Palace look magnificent and bright as day.

There are various strange statues erected on both sides, including men and women. Their clothes are thin and their postures are seductive and charming, but they are not obscene or vulgar.

There is a huge pool dug in the middle, and the rich aroma of wine wafts out from it. Guests only need to take a scoop from the wine bottle to drink to their heart's content.

The girls who come and go all have picturesque eyebrows, slim figures, smooth skin, and outstanding temperament. Any one of them is a rare beauty outside.

Everything, the ultimate luxury, is unimaginable to outsiders.

"What do you think, brother?"

"generally."

Zuo Chongming raised his eyelids and said nonchalantly.

The background of Homecoming is an ancient feudal society without the help of convenient modern technology.

Under this background, to make the Red Ship look like this would definitely require unimaginable costs.

Just looking at the decoration on this floor, it would cost at least tens of millions of taels of silver, and even if it were replaced with yuan stones, it would cost several thousand.

However, Zuo Chongming is a time traveler after all. In his opinion, the first floor of the Crystal Palace is nothing more than a luxurious and grand cocktail party.

This scene didn't scare him.

The girl hung on Zuo Chongming and whispered softly: "Master, don't worry, there are still three floors above."

"That's right, there are still three floors."

Nan Hao covered up the glare in his eyes, laughed and said: "Brother, I guarantee you will have a great time today...or you can stay here."

Zuo Chongming nodded with a smile, swept past the stairs inadvertently, and suddenly raised his eyebrows: "Huh?"

Nan Hao followed his gaze and said, "That's Liu Binghui from the Liu family. His father was Liu Qiguang, the minister of Dali Temple at that time, who was in the fourth rank."

The official position system of the Zhenfu Division is simple and crude, but the civil and military official positions are much more complicated.

Like three departments and six ministries, five palaces and six courtyards...there are so many various institutions.

Although official positions range from grades one to nine, they are divided into three categories: principal, subordinate, and auxiliary. Even if it is just a general calculation, there are still twenty or thirty levels.

If you add lords, titles and other messy things, it is completely normal for a person to have three or five labels on him.

Zuo Chongming nodded and said casually, "The person next to him seems to be Li Si, a doctor in the Ministry of Punishment."

Nan Hao asked tentatively: "Do you know them, brother?"

Zuo Chongming smiled and took the girl up the stairs: "I'm just surprised that a dignified and dignified fourth-rank imperial official came to visit the brothel."

Nan Hao said disdainfully: "Whatever you say, they are all regular customers. Except for the few who are afraid of their hens, the others are all veterans of flowers."

"I see."

Zuo Chongming showed a look of surprise and casually changed the topic.

Soon, they arrived at the second floor.

Compared with the first floor, the two people were much quieter. Most of the interactions between guests were deliberately lowered and more elegant.

It is not difficult to tell from their clothing style, speech and behavior that these are mostly literati and celebrities who claim to be romantic.

This is the benefit of the Red Boat. Those who are famous on the imperial examination list and famous scholars can enter the Red Boat for free, but they need to leave a pair of calligraphy treasures when leaving.

"Brother Hou is not interested in this level, is he?"

"Isn't it the same for you, Your Excellency?"

"Haha, heroes think alike."

Nan Hao laughed loudly. Although it affected the people on the second floor, he didn't care.

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Private room on the third floor.

Liu Binghui picked up the tea and waved his hand to dismiss the girl.

When there were only two people left in the room, he raised his glass and said: "Uncle Li, my nephew has taken the liberty to invite you. If there is any rudeness, please forgive me. I will punish myself with three glasses of wine."

"Eh……"

Li Si feigned anger and stretched out his hand to suppress his movement: "Our two families are also members of the same family, so why should we say anything so abruptly? Please don't let your nephews be separated from each other."

"What Uncle Li taught you is..."

Liu Binghui echoed, then poured the wine and said: "But the rules are the rules, you still have to drink wine."

"look at you……"

Seeing that Li Si had reached this point, he didn't stop him anymore. The smile on his face couldn't help but become a little more sincere: "In that case, let's drink together."

After three drinks, the atmosphere became more relaxed.

The long-awaited auction finally kicked off as the floor slowly opened to form a patio-like layout.

The Golden Hairpin Festival lasts for about ten days in total. Ten beauties are auctioned every day, and each person has about half an hour.

The process of auctioning live objects is of course slower than that of dead objects. After all, you have to give people a chance to showcase their talents and increase their worth.

"It's really exciting."

Liu Binghui stood in front of the window and turned around with a smile: "Uncle Li, just tell me which one you like. It can be regarded as a gift from your nephew."

"You can't afford to be rewarded without merit. This is something I can't afford."

Although Li Si was also looking at the girl and beauty on the stage, his eyes were clear and he was not affected by the beauty and wine at all.

Liu Binghui secretly sighed at the old fox and said softly: "Uncle Li, Zuo Chongming has entered Beijing."

Li Si nodded and had no intention of talking.

This is just Liu Binghui's opening remarks, there is no need to interrupt.

"Some time ago..."

Liu Binghui took a deep breath and sighed: "My useless brother arrived in Ping'an County with the team, but was brutally plotted by Zuo Chongming..."

Tell the truth in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

Liu Binghui narrated the story in an emotional and slightly 'adapted' way, without any trace of it, placing the main responsibility on Zuo Chongming.

"Zuo Chongming is so despicable."

After hearing this, Li Si suddenly showed an angry face and scolded sternly: "What a wolfish ambition."

The corners of Liu Binghui's mouth twitched and he sighed: "My poor brother, he fell into the trap without knowing it. Zuo Chongming must have had a plan, and he may file a complaint in court tomorrow."

"What my nephew said makes sense." Li Si sighed worriedly.

Liu Binghui coughed lightly and said, "Uncle Li, don't worry, my father has already entered the palace to be honored as a saint."

"It is not too late."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Si nodded in agreement: "In this way, uncle is relieved. I was thinking of going to court tomorrow to exonerate your brother."

Go ahead and code it.

Liu Binghui sneered in his heart, but his face showed a moved expression: "Uncle Li is interested, please accept my nephew's respect."

Li Si pretended to be shocked and quickly picked him up: "Hey, I can't do it, I can't do it."

"Uncle Li, please listen to my nephew's explanation."

Liu Binghui stood up and said with a wry smile: "But what my father is worried about is that if Zuo Zhongming is not safe, there will be other tricks. It is best to make further preparations."

Li Si pulled him to sit down and said with sincerity: "My dear nephew, just listen to me. If you can help, you will naturally help."

Liu Binghui sneered secretly and slandered the old fox.

The underlying meaning of this grandson's words is - I will help if you give me the full price, but don't blame me if you can't help.

Although he knew it well, Liu Binghui had no choice. Who asked him to ask others to do things? He was born with a low head.

He took a deep breath and spoke out his plan in a deep voice.

"hiss……"

After hearing this, Li Si couldn't help but stare, and turned pale with horror: "You, you are not killing relatives out of justice, this is the crime of deceiving the emperor."

While talking excitedly, he stood up and wanted to leave.

Liu Binghui wanted to slap him to death, but he had to make a crying expression, tried his best to keep Li Si, and gave him a spiritual ring.

Although Li Si is a civil servant, he also practices martial arts. After all, this thing strengthens the body and is good for the waist...

After checking silently, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. The anger on his face gradually turned into helplessness and sympathy, and he sat back down again.

Li Si's eyes fell on the stage, sizing up the beauty who was showing her talent, and said softly: "If this is exposed, you will be beheaded."
To be continued...