In order to prevent Zhu Sijia from getting separated from him, Yan Xiu kept holding her hand tightly.
After they finished guessing lantern riddles and setting off the lanterns, they went to watch the street opera and song and dance performances. It was too early. There was no curfew in Xijing City on the night of the Lantern Festival, but everything they should see and play was blocked by Yan. Xiu took Zhu Sijia around.
Even through the mask, Yan Xiu could still tell that she was losing interest.
"Madam, if you are tired from shopping, how about we go home first?" Yan Xiu tested her.
Zhu Sijia shook her head: "Husband, I haven't had enough shopping yet. I want to go somewhere else."
Then why did she——
Yan Xiu casually glanced at the young girls coming and going. Among the girls her age, except for those traveling with their husbands, who were not traveling in groups with their close friends? Or are you enjoying yourself?
He immediately understood Zhu Sijia's thoughts.
Although the two of them are just an ordinary couple who have blended into the common world, he is the king, and she will always be restricted when she is by his side.
Yan Xiu let go of her and took off his mask with one hand, revealing half of his fair face. Then he took off hers with the other hand. Caught off guard, he leaned down and kissed her crimson lips.
At the street where people were coming and going, time seemed to have stopped at this moment. Even the sound of wind between heaven and earth was cut off. Mottled fireworks exploded in the air, and the colorful light melted into his deep eyes. Yu Wenxu.
The kiss seemed to be infinitely long. When Zhu Sijia came back to her senses, another voice came to her ears. The man selling candied haws just walked a few steps away and realized that the kiss had only lasted a moment.
But it seems to have reached the end of time.
I don’t know why Yan Xiu suddenly kissed her at this moment.
Yan Xiu only tasted it and stopped.
He hooked his hand and asked Bai Heng to come over, and told Bai Heng: "When Madam goes to the lantern festival by herself later, keep an eye on her and don't let the market scoundrels get close to her."
Zhu Scarlett looked at him in disbelief.
Yan Xiu: "At Haishi, there will be a peace meeting in front of Xuanwu Gate."
Bai Heng hesitated and said, "But if my subordinate takes away his time to protect my wife, what will you do?"
Although several people left the palace secretly, as the palace banquet was canceled tonight, some people would definitely guess that Yan Xiu was going to leave the palace incognito.
Yan Xiu knocked on the scabbard on his waist: "I can protect myself, as long as you take good care of my wife."
Bai Heng: "I obey."
Yan Xiu put on the mask again, and Zhu Sijia's figure gradually disappeared from his sight.
Fortunately, he could take this opportunity to understand the sentiments of the people and see what kind of life the people of Great Qin were living.
…
Chang Xin was shopping in the West Market. Zhu Sijia and Zhu Ya walked in front hand in hand. Bai Heng silently picked up the knife and followed behind them.
He would neither rush forward nor stay too far away from them, always keeping a distance sufficient to ensure the safety of the two of them.
This was not possible. How could she get rid of Bai Heng and go to the restaurant under her own name to find out what was going on?
Zhu Sijia and Zhu Ya looked at each other silently and quickened their pace. Unexpectedly, Bai Heng also followed them and quickened their pace.
At this moment, a carriage rushed into the crowd in the downtown area, separating the two of them from Bai Heng.
Zhu Sijia knew the location of the restaurant. After putting on her mask, she and Zhu Ya walked separately. Their slim figures were immediately submerged in the sea of people.
When Bai Heng came forward, the two of them had long disappeared. Looking around, there were young women wearing masks exactly like Zhu Sijia. How could he find them?
Bai Heng pursed his lips and started searching anxiously.
…
The restaurant opened by Zhu Sijia and Zhu Ya is called Baiweizhai.
Unlike Feixian Restaurant and Fugui Restaurant, which are famous restaurants in Xijing, their restaurant is about catering to both refined and popular tastes, and the prices are affordable. The dishes are all created by Zhu Ya and are the only ones in the entire Qin Dynasty.
Therefore, since the opening, the business has been booming. Zhu Sijia could only stay in the palace and listen to Zhu Ya vividly describe the grand scene of the restaurant to her, which made her yearn for it.
Finally getting the chance to visit the restaurant in person, Zhu Sijia took off her mask, covered her face with a thin veil, and then walked into Baiweizhai.
The location of Baiweizhai is excellent. It is located in one of the busiest areas of the West Market. It is a three-story building, surrounded by water on three sides, and has an excellent view.
Even though it was Shangyuan night, Baiweizhai was still full of guests.
As soon as Zhu Sijia and Zhu Yafang walked into Baiweizhai, the shopkeeper greeted Zhu Ya enthusiastically: "Second Master, what kind of wind brought you here today?"
Sure enough, as Zhu Ya said, he was an elegant old man over fifty years old. Although his clothes were simple, he had a strong scholarly atmosphere.
Zhu Ya smiled and said, "I've invited another head of the family here today. Why don't you, Shopkeeper Bai, pay your respects quickly?"
Shopkeeper Bai looked at Zhu Sijia and immediately said seriously: "I've seen the boss before."
If Zhu Ya is the second-in-command of Baiweizhai, then this mysterious woman who is worse than seeing her is the real master behind Baiweizhai.
Everyone in Baiweizhai only heard his name but never saw him. Everyone only knew that the head of the family was a young and promising girl.
Zhu Scarlett said habitually: "No gifts."
Both Zhu Ya and Shopkeeper Bai were stunned, and Zhu Sijia smiled awkwardly: "I mean Shopkeeper Bai is too polite. You are an elder. Logically speaking, I should salute you."
To be able to subconsciously say the word "free from gifts", it must be that the head of the family is either rich or noble, and must be a very important person in Xijing City, not just an ordinary businesswoman as Zhu Ya said.
Shopkeeper Bai saw through it without telling anyone, so he led Zhu Ya and the two to the largest private room on the third floor, and then ordered the kitchen to serve the dishes for them first.
Although she had dinner in the palace before going out, she had consumed a lot after walking around for so long, so Zhu Sijia decided to make an exception and have a late-night snack this time.
While waiting for the food, Zhu Ya took her around again, from the kitchen to the backyard to the corridors, gardens and private rooms, introducing her in detail one by one.
Baiweizhai's business is getting bigger and bigger, attracting not only ordinary people, but also many dignitaries and dignitaries. Therefore, the number of people in the building has increased from nine when it first opened to thirty-three now.
Although there are many people, Baiweizhai operates in an orderly manner and is not afraid of chaos at all.
Zhu Sijia was shocked by Zhu Ya's management methods. She asked Zhu Ya: "There are so many people and you don't go out often. How do you manage them so well in a short period of time?"
Zhu Ya twirled her fingers: "It's very simple. First, give them enough money; second, let them eat well, drink well, have food and clothing without worries, and they will naturally show their best energy to greet the guests; third ,that is--"
"oops!"
Zhu Ya's words were interrupted, and a figure squeezed away from her and Zhu Sijia, carrying a plate and going upstairs.
Zhu Sijia frowned: "I praised them for their stability just now. Why did they break the rules now? You are so reckless. What should I do if I scald a guest next time?"
Zhu Ya stopped the little boy with his head bowed and hunched over, and explained to Zhu Sijia:
"His name is Suiyu. He has just entered Baiweizhai not long ago, and he hasn't learned the rules yet. Don't worry, I will teach him well. Suiyu, why don't you apologize to the boss soon?"
