Chapter 7 Heroes Save the United States ()

After leaving Cen's mansion, Li Ke did not rush back. He wanted to walk around Chang'an City and see the ancient city life. The little Baozi followed him around, fearing that he would make any mistakes.

"Abao, what about we going to have a walk around next?" Li Ke asked Xiao Baozi as if nothing had happened, without any caution or concern in Cen's mansion.

Xiao Baozi reminded: "Your Highness, it's time to go back to the palace. If the Empress knows, I'll be done."

"What are you afraid of?" Li Ke said with confidence: "Isn't there still this king? If I don't say it, how could my mother know? Are you very familiar with Chang'an City? Tell me, where can we go for a walk?" After saying that, I ignored Xiao Baozi and walked alone in front.

Xiao Baozi looked at the back of Li Ke who was about to disappear, stamped his feet, followed helplessly, and said, "Your Highness, you see it's almost noon. Why don't we go and eat something first? I know that there are several restaurants in West Chang'an that cook good dishes."

Li Ke was very satisfied with the cooperation of the little Baozi, patted his shoulder and said, "Bao, this is right. You have a future. Work hard. I am optimistic about you."

Xiao Baozi was so confused by Li Ke's few stupid words that he didn't know what to say for a long time. He lowered his head and said in confusion: "What do you think of me?" As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt that he was a little abrupt in asking Li Ke. He was about to apologize to him, but he found that Li Ke was far away from him, so he hurriedly followed him.

The two walked slowly, one after another. Xishi was worthy of being the most prosperous area in Chang'an. When Li Ke came in the morning, he did not appreciate the grand occasion of Xishi. Now, what he should do has been solved and his mood is much more relaxed. So he carefully looked at the grand occasion of Xishi.

But the streets are wide and there are people coming and going, teahouses, shops, taverns, restaurants, and workshops all over the streets. Although they are not as magnificent as modern buildings and decoration, their antique style has a restrained elegance and luxury. On the streets, the bustling crowds seem to gather into a crowded "ocean". Some people are sitting in sedan chairs, some riding horses, some carrying loads, some carrying baskets, some wearing swords, and some carrying guns. People of all kinds flow into a busy scene. The open spaces on both sides of the streets are lined with small vendors, some selling fruits, some selling vegetables, some buying daily necessities, some selling plasters, some selling scissors, kitchen knives, and fortune tellers. The shouts are endless.

Soon, I came to Wankeju, a famous restaurant in the West City that Xiao Baozi mentioned. The restaurant has two floors, a large storefront, with a red scroll on each side, and a couplet written on it: The fragrance of wine is toasted to guests from all directions, and the food is enough to keep a heart.

There were many diners in the building. Li Ke and Xiao Baozi had no private room when they came, so they could only choose a table near the window on the second floor. After Li Ke sat down, he saw Xiao Baozi standing behind him. He felt very uncomfortable, so he said, "Sit down, it's not easy to come out. Let's have a good meal today."

Xiao Baozi hesitated for a while and still sat respectfully two-thirds of the chair opposite Li Ke.

When Li Ke saw Xiao Baozi's actions, he didn't say much. He knew that since ancient times, he had orderly ranks. Even in an open dynasty like the Tang Dynasty, the relationship between master and servant was still very clear.

At this time, the waiter came over and asked Li Ke diligently: "I wonder what the customer wants to order?"

"What is the best dish in your store?" Li Ke asked.

"Of course it's the King's Hoof Flower." The waiter said proudly: "Even the imperial chefs in the palace are not as good as those of them."

When Xiao Baozi heard the waiter exaggerating the dishes in his store, he immediately retorted: "Your store is too brave, how dare you compete with the imperial chef in the palace?"

The waiter was not willing to fall behind and said, "What can't be compared? What is good to cook is good. Could it be that you came out of the palace and tasted the dishes made by the imperial chef? Humph!"

Xiao Baozi had to refute, and Li Ke interrupted him and said, "Then bring me the best dishes in your store."

When the waiter heard Li Ke say this, he knew that he was a rich man, so he didn't quarrel with Xiao Baozi and said, "Okay, wait, wait, the food and drink will be served immediately." After that, he walked down.

When Xiao Baozi saw the waiter leaving, he murmured: "I dare to compete with the imperial chef in the palace. I came out of the palace."

Li Ke thought Xiao Baozi's actions were quite funny, so he stopped caring about her and carefully enjoyed the scenery outside the window.

Looking down from the second floor, the prosperity of the West City is another scene.

Soon, the wine and food were served. Li Ke saw the food on the table, and his index finger moved and started to eat.

The fact is just like what the waiter said. Although the dishes in the store are not as good as those of the Imperial Kitchen, they are also unique. Li Ke ate with relish. Xiao Baozi is not as reserved as before, and he is also very happy.

At this moment, an old man and a girl came up from the first floor. The old man was holding a musical instrument in his hand and the girl snuggled beside the old man.

The two of them came to the middle of the second floor, and the old man saluted everyone present and said, "Today, the old man and the little girl are wandering on the streets. I offer a song to you. I hope you will support you." After saying that, the instruments gathered together, and the beautiful melody flew out of the old man's instrument. The girl began to sing with the rhythm of the music.

Li Ke didn't expect to encounter the legendary singing here. It suddenly felt fresh and when I listened carefully, I seemed to feel the resentful artistic conception in the music.

Gradually entering the world of music.

Just as Li Ke was listening to the music with all his attention, he suddenly heard a slender voice shouting: "What kind of broken song is you singing? It's so unpleasant, change it."

The music stopped abruptly, and the entire second floor was shocked by the sudden sound.

Li Ke looked towards the direction of the sound source and saw a burly man with a slightly vulgar appearance, walking up from the first floor with a group of arrogant subordinates. The one who called out was a gloomy man beside him.

The man went up to the second floor, swept everyone with his own light, and then fixed his eyes on the woman singing the song.

The woman is not pretty, but because of her pitiful expression, she can't help but feel the urge to protect her.

The waiter came to his senses at this time and ran to the big man carefully and said, "Young Master Liu, I have reserved a private room for you long ago. Please come in."

When Li Ke heard the waiter say that there was a private room, he told him that there was no more. He was angry and thought to himself, who is this so-called Mr. Liu? Looking at the waiter's expression, he seemed to be afraid of him.

Mr. Liu obviously didn't buy the waiter's account. He looked at the girl in front of him carefully, and slowly looked at the face.

The man with a gloomy face beside him understood his thoughts when he saw Mr. Liu's face. He walked forward and said to the old man as if he was ordered: "Old man, Mr. Liu wants to hear this girl sing the song. I wonder if you are willing to go to the Liu Mansion with a favor?"

The old man glanced at Mr. Liu's smiling face, then at his daughter who was snuggling beside him, and said politely: "Guest, the old man will let the little girl sing a song for the guest. As for your house, the old man has a humble identity and dare not bother him."

When Mr. Liu heard this, his face turned purple and red, and he was furious: "Old guy, I'm shameless. Do you want to stay in Chang'an City?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the people behind him started to make excuses again, scaring the old man and the girl trembled.

Seeing that Mr. Liu was so arrogant, Li Ke slapped the table and said, "This is Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty. You, a commoner, dare to be so arrogant and oppress the people. Are you not afraid of the king's law?"

Mr. Liu was obviously shocked by Li Ke's words. Looking at Li Ke in front of him, he was a little hesitant.

At this time, the man with a gloomy face beside him whispered in Young Master Liu's ear: "Young Master, this boy seems to be dressed in bright clothes, but as far as I know, there is no such person in Chang'an City. It is estimated that he is the young master of a rich family from an outsider."

After hearing this, Mr. Liu became crazy and said, "Boy, what kind of onion and garlic are you? You dare to take care of your uncle's affairs. Do you don't want to live anymore?"

When Xiao Baozi heard Mr. Liu insulting Li Ke in this way, he said first without waiting for Li Ke to speak: "Bastard, you are blinding your dog eyes. Look carefully. This is His Highness, the Prince of Changsha."

"Changsha Prince?" Mr. Liu and the people around him laughed: "Just him? Or the Changsha Prince? What about me? Am I the King of Western Chu?" After saying that, his laughter became even more unscrupulous.

Li Ke ignored their teasing and stared at Mr. Liu and said sternly: "Today, let's go, that's it. You can leave now. If I ask me to meet you again next time, I will not be so easy to talk to."

Mr. Liu was stared at by Li Ke's sharp eyes and felt a little panicked. He had been hiding in Chang'an City for many years, and had never seen anyone. However, today, seeing the eyes of the boy in front of him, the sharp eyes of the beast, and the expression of being high above and above, he suddenly felt his humility and insignificance. Suddenly, an inexplicable fear slowly rose in his heart. He began to be afraid of Li Ke and did not dare to look at him. Gradually, he felt that his heart was about to be so hungry that he was pressed by the other party's invisible pressure.

The gloomy man behind him heard Li Ke's words and said disdainfully: "Boy, you are looking for death, dare you do this..."

Before he finished speaking, Mr. Liu suddenly interrupted him: "Enough." Then, he glanced at the woman beside the old man and said: "You two are lucky today, hum, let's go."

The gloomy man next to him saw that Mr. Liu wanted to leave, and immediately said, "Mr. Master, you, you, that woman."

"Pa" Mr. Liu slapped the gloomy man in the face and said angrily: "What's the point, let's go!" Then, he turned around and went downstairs. The little brothers around him did not expect that the boss who did not take anyone seriously on weekdays was frightened by a boy. Although he was unwilling to accept it, he still left in shame.

When the old man saw Mr. Liu frightened by Li Ke, he hurriedly took the girl's hand and knelt down in front of Li Ke and said, "Thank you, young master, for helping me. The old man and the little girl are very grateful."

Li Ke hurriedly helped the two of them up and said, "Old man, don't be too polite. A bully bully man and a domineering woman. No one will stand by when they meet him. I don't think this person will give up. The old man should not leave here for singing in the future. I have some money here, not a lot, but it's enough for you to buy a few acres of fertile land. You should take your daughter away from Chang'an City with your daughter!"

When the old man saw that Li Ke not only helped him, but also gave him money, he excitedly held the girl's hand: "Xiaofu, thank you for your benefactor."

The girl named Xiaofu obediently bowed to Li Ke and said, "Xiaofu, thank you for your kindness."

Li Ke was about to help Xiaofu, but he felt a little abrupt, so he forced Xiaofu to bow. He said a little embarrassedly: "Miss, you don't have to do this. You two are in trouble today, I... I should help you."

Then, Li Ke took a bag of silver from Xiao Baozi and handed it to the old man and said, "Old man, it is not suitable to stay here for a long time, so you should go out of the city as soon as possible."

The old man trembled and took Li Ke's money and said movedly: "Thank you, benefactor, I will definitely repay you in the future." After that, he took Xiao Fu's hand and hurried downstairs.

Xiao Fu suddenly turned around and said, "Dare you ask the name of the young master?"

"Li Ke." Li Ke replied, and as soon as he spoke, he thought to himself: "Cao Gao."

However, the people of Chang'an City now seem to have no idea who Li Ke is. So, after Li Ke's answer, Xiaofu just paused for a moment and then followed the old man down the second floor.

At this time, the diners in the store began to point fingers at Li Ke, wondering who he was? Why did he scare away the arrogant and arrogant Mr. Liu, who was usually in a single sentence? Could it be that he is really the Prince of Changsha? It is impossible? Everyone was suspicious.

At this time, the waiter saw good intentions and said to Li Ke: "This young master, Mr. Liu, who was just now, is a famous gangster in Chang'an City. Although the young master scared them away just now, they will definitely not give up. I hope the young master will be more careful in the future."
Chapter completed!