"Plop!"
At the same time, Ye Liuyun took out the token from his body and tossed it in front of Yan Shuzhu.
"Since the money has already been paid, I'll return the token to you."
Perhaps Yan Shuzhu didn't realize that Ye Liuyun would act so straightforwardly.
Playing with the token for a moment, he then said to Ye Liuyun with interest.
"Do you know, with this token, you can move freely in the palace, even command the Imperial Guard? Returning it just like that, won't you regret it?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Sheng frowned and looked over.
Even Si Nan sobered up a bit.
If this isn't bragging, then Yan Shuzhu, who possesses such a token, must have an extraordinary identity.
Ye Liuyun was surprised too, but.
"I heard that Grandmasters can also move freely in the palace, seeing a million soldiers as nothing."
Currently, in the Great Qian Dynasty, there is only one openly recognized Grandmaster, the current Prime Minister, the head of civil officials.
Yan Shuzhu understood: Ye Liuyun aspires to be a Grandmaster, even Lv Lan couldn't help but glance at Ye Liuyun a couple of times.
"Brother Ye, do you know that all the Grandmasters in the Fourteen States combined are less than a hundred?"
There are countless martial artists in the world, yet those who can break through to the Grandmaster Realm are only a handful, illustrating how challenging the path of martial arts is.
Yan Shuzhu's tone wasn't sarcastic; he was purely curious about where Ye Liuyun's confidence came from.
"I only know that heaven never bars one's way. Those who don't dare to try are destined to fail."
"..."
Ye Liuyun's words made Yan Shuzhu think of himself.
Wanting to rid oneself of the puppet identity, isn't that considered a foolish dream by many? But if one doesn't even have the courage to try, then there's truly no chance at all.
"Brother Ye's investigation completely contradicts the information I received."
Thinking of the report saying Ye Liufeng is adept at exploiting others but is of limited use, Yan Shuzhu couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
Are all the people around me so useless? They can't even gather correct intelligence.
Investigated my identity, have you? Well, being someone from the palace, it's not surprising to have such ability.
"Coming from humble beginnings is not shameful; knowing when to bend or stand firm defines a true man."
Before crossing over, Ye Liuyun always quite liked this saying.
Yan Shuzhu pondered deeply, after savoring Ye Liuyun's words, his face became much more enlightened.
Offering his respects to Ye Liuyun.
"I have learned a lot!"
In Yan Shuzhu's view, perhaps Ye Liuyun's previous behavior was just a temporary strategy.
Before having the ability to change the current situation, one must first survive and conceal, waiting for the day when the hidden dragon emerges from the sea.
"..."
What kind of imagination is this?
Ye Liuyun merely glanced at Yan Shuzhu, not caring much, continuing to drink.
Yan Shuzhu began to chat leisurely with Ye Liuyun, though their conversation was filled with trivial matters, seemingly with the intent of befriending Ye Liuyun, even asking him about some case files.
Fortunately, Ye Liuyun had read quite a few case files during this period.
Coupled with the perspective of a transmigrator, his viewpoint differed significantly from people of this era, answering without any pressure.
"Brother Ye, I've encountered a difficult problem: once, a noble consort in the palace was poisoned, but after investigating, there wasn't a single clue. The eunuchs and maids around the consort found nothing, as if the poison fell from the sky."
"Brother Ye, do you know how such a thing could be accomplished?"
Are you testing me?
Clearly, I came for a drink and leisure; how did it turn into something akin to a graduation defense?
"Either it's an expert in Qinggong and stealth, or everyone conspired in the poisoning!"
When Ye Liuyun gave the first answer, Yan Shuzhu was a bit disappointed, as he had thought of such an answer himself but still lacked any headway.
Yet when the second answer came out, Yan Shuzhu was stunned.
"Everyone involved?"
"Isn't it normal? Everyone's involved, so naturally, everyone would keep it hidden."
Did I become a detective for nothing?
"Brother Ye is a great talent!"
Seeing Yan Shuzhu wanted to ask further, Ye Liuyun stood up directly.
"Alright, it's about time today, I'm going back!"
Tsk, there's not even a courtesan performance, so dull.
Seeing Ye Liuyun preparing to leave, Yan Shuzhu hurriedly stood up.
"Brother Ye, when will you be free again?"
"When there's a courtesan performance!"
Saying that, Ye Liuyun left immediately, Shi Sheng and Si Nan quickly followed, having not spoken a word during Ye Liuyun and Yan Shuzhu's conversation.
"A courtesan performance, Brother Ye is truly a man of temperament!"
Listening to his own emperor's sigh, Lv Lan couldn't help being speechless.
Isn't this just being lustful?
"Lv Lan!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Lv Lan immediately knelt down with hands folded in respect.
"Arrange for the Imperial Music Bureau to have a courtesan performance in the next few days."
The courtesan doesn't perform daily, and the Imperial Music Bureau's courtesan performs only once a month, with no set date.
But the Imperial Music Bureau is backed by the royal family, so with Yan Shuzhu's power, arranging a courtesan performance is simple.
"Understood!"
Lv Lan had no questions.
After all, when Ye Liuyun spoke just now, he was by the side, some statements even made Lv Lan feel enlightened, he is truly a great talent.
Yan Shuzhu didn't speak, instead savoring Ye Liuyun's previous answers.
His eyes became much brighter.
...
"Sir, who do you think Yan Shuzhu truly is?"
After leaving the Imperial Music Bureau, Si Nan couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked.
"Who knows, perhaps some prince from the palace!"
Since Yan Shuzhu wants to disguise as a man, Ye Liuyun won't bother to expose it.
"Gasp!"
A prince, huh.
Si Nan couldn't help but gasp, feeling that the other's identity was like comparing clouds and mud to them.
"What about princes? If he commits a crime, I'll still arrest him."
Shi Sheng, on the side, said indifferently.
Si Nan was initially still feeling emotional, but was interrupted by this statement.
Instantly, he looked over with annoyance.
"You dare arrest others; I wish I could arrest you. Remember to pay me back those three hundred taels."
If only I hadn't come, it cost me three hundred taels for nothing.
"Didn't I say I'd treat you to buns tomorrow?"
Knowing he was somewhat at fault, Shi Sheng mumbled.
"To hell with your buns."
What kind of buns require three hundred taels.
"I can see that, you only look honest on the surface but are actually very devious."
Clearly, after losing three hundred taels, Si Nan was considerably resentful.
Shi Sheng wasn't bothered; after all, he'd heard this kind of harmless preaching countless times before.
Say what you want, I'm not listening anyway.
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