Boiling water in a copper pot, making soup with stick bones, and sprinkling in a few longans, wolfberries, and red dates, Jiang Fan and the empress continued to dine in the pavilion.
The Empress also likes hot pot, even better than barbecue. Of course, Jiang Fan was the only one who could cook something in the same pot with her.
The weather was kind, and it actually started to rain lightly. The temperature was just right, and it was very interesting to eat. Of course, even if the weather is hot, Jiang Fan still likes to eat, and the feeling of sweating is particularly good.
Although there was a light breeze and drizzle, it was early summer after all. As soon as he ate the steaming hot pot, Mr. Jiang began to sweat profusely.
Then a scene that Zhao Gao couldn't bear to watch appeared. Prince Jiang took off his robe, threw off his shirt, stepped on the stool with his shirtless feet and ate fiercely.
Fortunately, at this time, there is at least Zhao Gao waiting by the side. Otherwise, if the news spreads... Oh, don't mention it.
Of course, Zhao Gao was also a little proud. Although he had less meat than others, he had much more meat in other places than the prince, making him appear stronger. Although he is whiter than himself.
"Indecent." The empress glared at him.
"No one saw it." Jiang Fan didn't care.
Zhao Gao felt a little worried, what's the point of co-authoring it with me?
The empress simply said lightly: "Yes."
Jiang Fan was stunned and turned to look at Zhao Gao: "You mean him?"
Haha... Zhao Gao can only laugh along with you, I won't argue with you.
The empress shook her head gently, picked up a vegetable leaf, shook her hand gently, and the vegetable leaf flew away.
Jiang Fan was stunned for a moment, then turned around and found nothing.
The vegetable leaf disappeared into the sea, and the empress' eyes narrowed slightly.
"……what happen?"
Jiang Fan said a little confused.
The empress just smiled softly: "I have underestimated the masters in the world."
"Is someone spying on you?" Zhao Gao was shocked and quickly asked if he needed to search.
"No need, he's gone."
The empress looked at Jiang Fan and said, "He is looking at you."
Jiang Fan was confused and looked at himself up and down: "Is it because I'm shirtless?"
Empress:......
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Very early in the morning, the sleepy Prince Jiang returned to his mansion.
Yuwen Chengxin has been waiting for a long time, "Master, master, my aunt has agreed. It will be delivered in two days at most. When will you see her?"
Jiang Fan waved his hands and yawned: "We'll talk about it later. Let's go to bed first."
sleep? Yuwen Cheng was stunned. Didn't you sleep last night? Don't you live at the Empress' place? Could it be...
Jiang Fan was startled by the sudden blush on her face. When he realized it, he was immediately furious. He reached out his finger and knocked her hard on the forehead: "Get out of here, what are you thinking about!"
He shook his sleeves and went to rest with a sigh of relief.
I couldn't help but sleep. Last night, I was kicked out of bed by the empress while I was struggling in my sleep. I cowered on the hard floor all night.
I slept until noon and then woke up hungry.
After freshening up and tidying up, Xiaoshuang ordered her to inform Yuwen Chengxin and ask her to make an appointment with Ba Qing for lunch.
When Yu Wencheng excitedly informed Ba Qing of the news, Shi Guanyin's eyes flashed imperceptibly.
"Please allow Baqing to take a bath and change clothes."
Yu Wencheng was in a daze. Aren't they all anxious? Why doesn't anyone seem to be in a hurry?
But she was so smart that she quickly understood and didn't rush her. Ba Qing was left to fidget for a while.
Although Ba Qing does not appear often, it does not mean that she is reclusive. As the largest merchant in the five countries today, she actually has a lot of information that is better informed.
However, due to the special events this year, he did not pay much attention to the outside world, although as one of the few very special people, King Xiaoyao also received her attention. But this person was too mysterious, and all she knew was what most people thought. Of course, this so-called majority is already a very small number of people.
She knew about his reputation as Poet Immortal and Ci Sage, and about the wonderful book "Three Kingdoms" he wrote. She also knew that he had saved people five times.
In fact, Ba Qing, like others, believed that the fundamental reason why Jiang Fan won the favor of the empress was not the five rescues that were true or false, nor any meritorious achievements of this or that kind. It is possible that he is naturally handsome and has outstanding literary talents. Who doesn't like this kind of man and woman? Most likely he is just a face, and other so-called things are just a cover-up.
However, the first thing she felt was wrong was being in Tang Wushan. The Supreme Emperor actually handed himself over. Although she didn't know the inside story, she knew that she had a huge effect on the Supreme Emperor and could make him give up so much. Is this young man really extraordinary?
Even so, she was only slightly confused, and more suspected that he was delivering a message for the empress. The one who really wants to get her should be the empress.
Subsequent developments seemed to support this. The Xiaoyao King ignored her at all. In her opinion, it was obvious that he was waiting for the empress to deal with him.
However, the information revealed in Yuwen Chengxin's conversation with her finally made her suspicious. But she refused to listen to more, or that was her smart point. Ba Qing understood that if he knew too much, he would not be able to leave.
As time passed, she understood that after she was captured, all the forces that should be moved should also be moved, but to no avail. At this time, she already understood that things were not simple.
Therefore, Ba Qing changed from refusing Yuwen Chengxin's talk about certain things to actively asking.
The result of the inquiry shocked her inexplicably. Although the real core had not been touched yet, even so, the goosebumps all over her body could not be suppressed.
Regardless of the external game or the novel knowledge, she wanted to see the Xiaoyao King.
As a merchant, she understands how she rises and understands that there is something above all else. She really wanted to figure out her next fate, or how she should choose.
But even at this time, she still believed that King Xiaoyao represented the empress. All of this is just the empress showing her strength through King Xiaoyao. All he wants is himself and the vast wealth he represents.
The root cause was that she understood the true situation of the Qin Dynasty from the Supreme Emperor. Perhaps the four kingdoms were fighting, and the Qin Dynasty's inaction was directly related to the emptiness of the treasury. In her opinion, it might even be the root cause.
However, everything must be clear in the end. The only channel he has is to meet this mysterious young king.
The king in front of her was younger than she had imagined. Not surprisingly, he was indeed handsome and had a free and easy temperament.
He was eating under the pavilion by the Qinglian Pond, and his lunch was a bit light. A small bowl of rice, two stir-fried dishes, and water ball soup.
"Ba Qing, meet the prince."
She was polite and courteous.
Jiang Fan said while eating: "I'm a little hungry because of the impatient wait. I'll eat first. Please sit down."
Ba Qing said calmly: "You are the king of a country, but Ba Qing, a merchant, would not dare to do so."
At this point, Ba Qing knew very well that no matter how big a businessman was, he was just a businessman and was nothing in front of authority. Therefore, this was also the reason why she made friends with powerful people everywhere.
