"Master Zuo must have picked a good one. I haven't read any books before, so I won't repeat them. But I didn't bring much money with me this time, so I will buy two books first, and I will buy them next time I have a chance. Then buy the rest." As a poor man who had just come to the Zhou Dynasty and just learned what silver looked like half a month ago, Xia Luotong didn't deliberately make any excuses and smiled straightforwardly.
There were six or seven books in her hand. She had already asked Zhuxuan before entering the door. After learning the price of ordinary books, she estimated that she could only buy two books at most this time, and the rest would be used to buy pots and bowls. Ladles and other items.
In order to avoid misunderstanding, she thought it would be better to explain.
Zuo Xiyan didn't expect that the girl in front of him would say so frankly that she had no money. Even though he knew this fact at the first sight of her, her frankness still made him feel a little good.
Seeing her lowering her head to carefully identify and write down the title of the book, the corners of his lips curled up unconsciously, with a little smile in her eyes.
"Master, it's late..." Zhuxuan, who was originally waiting at the counter, saw that it was late and wanted to remind her princess. Unexpectedly, she saw the young master who had just saved her princess, "I have seen the young master. "
When Xia Luotong saw Zhuxuan coming to urge him, he knew he couldn't delay for too long, so he quickly wrote down the name of the last book, and then put them back one by one, leaving only two of them.
Then she thought of something else. She took an oil paper bag from Zhuxuan's hand and held it in front of Zuo Xiyan. She smiled and said: "This is the snack I bought just now. I think it's quite delicious, but it's not something expensive. I hope... Don’t dislike it, young master.”
Zuo Xiyan knew that she wanted to do something to express his gratitude to him. Looking at the girl's sincere smile, he couldn't bear to let her down by refusing, and subconsciously reached out to take it.
"There is no distinction between good and bad food. Thank you very much, girl."
Seeing him accept it, the smile on her face became brighter.
After bidding farewell to Zuo Xiyan, he took the book to the counter and settled the bill. Xia Luotong happily held the book in his arms and walked out of the bookshop.
"I didn't expect the books in this bookstore to be so cheap. I remember that the books sold in other bookstores are more expensive than here!" Zhuxuan was very happy to have saved a lot of money. "Miss, let's come here to buy books next time. The money saved can be used to buy more food to replenish your health."
"Okay! I can finally eat meat today. It feels like the last time I ate meat was a few years ago!" Xia Luotong sighed for a while. As a meat-loving foodie, she had been holding back for a long time.
"Master, you are really exaggerating..."
As the figures of the master and servant faded away, the laughter gradually dissipated, and a pure white figure appeared where they had been standing just now, looking faintly at the direction they left.
"Master, I just sold it to the lady at half price as you ordered." Seeing Zuo Xiyan come out, the shopkeeper of the bookstore quickly walked out of the counter and reported respectfully.
"Well, if she comes again in the future, she will do the same."
A faint voice came, and the shopkeeper of the bookshop quickly responded.
At this time, Zuo Zexi no longer had the gentle look he had just now. His elegant eyebrows were still the same, but they were as calm as a deep pool, with no emotion at all...
"Master, I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that I met that young master again in the bookstore. It's really a fate." Seeing that she was far away from the bookstore, Zhuxuan opened her mouth and said with emotion.
"Yes, I was surprised at first! Do you know why he appeared in the bookshop?" Xia Luotong couldn't help gossiping, "He was actually hiding there! Did you see him just now? A few ladies who everyone looks at as quite noble come in?"
"Yes, those ladies seemed to have good backgrounds, and they came in and said they were looking for Mr. Zuo." Zhuxuan had been waiting at the door, and naturally she saw those people.
"Yes, it's them! They should be the admirers of the young master just now. Xu was so enthusiastic that they forced him to hide in the corner of the bookstore. Just in time for me to see him, I even helped him He's covering it up!" Thinking of the extremely elegant and handsome young man, how embarrassed he looked when she discovered him just now, Xia Luotong laughed unkindly, "I didn't expect the ladies in the capital to be so enthusiastic."
"Speaking of which, the restraints on girls and young ladies have become less and less in recent years. Before the slaves were sold into the palace, I often heard about the young ladies pursuing the young master. I heard that many of them were successful and became one of the most popular slaves in the capital. There are some good stories about it!”
Xia Luotong was quite surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect that the Zhou Dynasty was so tolerant of women. Then she thought of the news she had just inquired about and asked quickly: "By the way, I just asked for the name of the young master. He said his name is Zuo Xiyan, have you heard of him?"
Thinking of his magnanimity and impeccable appearance, and the fact that he was still sought after by those ladies in gorgeous clothes, she subconsciously thought that he must not be a nobody.
"Zuo Xiyan?!" Zhuxuan was shocked when she heard this, and confirmed again with a look of disbelief on her face, "Master, did you say that the young master's name is Zuo Xiyan?!"
"Yeah, what's wrong?" Xia Luotong was confused by Zhuxuan's reaction. Could it be that he was still a big shot?
"Oh my God! It turns out that the young master is the famous Zuo Xiyan. No wonder he is so elegant and relegated to an immortal." Zhuxuan was a little stunned. She didn't expect that she would have such an opportunity when she went out with her princess for the first time. This was the case for countless young ladies in the capital. We can't ask for more good luck.
"Is he famous? Tell me quickly." Seeing Zhuxuan's appearance, Xia Luotong's curiosity was instantly aroused.
"Master, Mr. Zuo is not only famous, he is already famous in the capital!" Zhuxuan said with emotion, "He is the eldest son of the Zuo family of Prime Minister Zuo, a famous talent in the capital, and the same as Mr. Liu of the Right Prime Minister's family. Known as one of the two outstanding figures in the capital, his talents are far beyond those of his peers. Even many old scholars feel inferior to him, and even the current emperor is full of praise!"
"He's such a powerful big shot?" Xia Luotong was stunned. She didn't expect that such a big shot would come to her rescue the first time she went out on the street. It really surprised her.
But after she came to her senses, she felt worried again. For a person of that status, she might not have a chance to repay her kindness, right?
But she felt bad about not repaying the favor...
After thinking about it, I feel that I am not in a hurry at this moment. People will not run away anyway. Let’s talk about it later!
The first time they sneaked out of the palace, the master and servant did not dare to delay for too long. After buying some items, they quickly returned to the back alley of the palace. They calculated the patrol time of the guards, carefully avoided them, and quietly rummaged around. The wall climbed back.
"Master, please go back to the house and have a rest. I'll tidy up and prepare you a good meal in the evening." Zhuxuan looked at the pale face of her princess because she climbed over two walls, and her eyes were filled with joy. It's distressing.
"It's okay. I'll just take it easy. I'll pick up some dead leaves for you to make a fire later." Xia Luotong waved his hand and comforted him with a forced smile.
"Slave, just pick it up. Didn't you just buy a book? Just rest in the room and read."
"Okay, then be careful and try to avoid as many people as possible." Xia Luotong looked at his helpless appearance and thought about it better not to cause trouble to Zhuxuan.
