Xiao Yuan did not object to the harem issue, nor did he directly agree, but just suppressed it.
But Zhao Yuanliang was anxious, but Ding Rong had already planned for this.
A few days later, Xiao Yuan, as usual, after finishing the government affairs, wanted to go out for a walk.
Ding Rong had been paying attention to this. After learning the news, he hurried over.
At the moment, Xiao Yuan was dressed in casual clothes, looking like a young master, while Xu Hu and Liang Yuan acted as his entourage.
Looking at the out-of-breath Ding Rong, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but feel happy, because he had not summoned the latter to accompany him. He couldn't help but ask: "Master Ding is so anxious, is there something wrong?"
Ding Rong took a few breaths and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to patrol incognito?"
"I can't say I'm on patrol, I'm just relaxing." Xiao Yuan didn't hide it.
When Ding Rong heard this, he quickly said: "In that case, I would like to ask you to accompany me. If you can serve the king, it will be a lifelong honor for me."
His flattery made Xiao Yuan shake his head in amusement, but Ding Rong wanted to follow him, so he did not refuse: "Master Ding, you can do whatever you want, but you have to change your official uniform."
"Yes, yes, I understand." Ding Rong suddenly beamed with joy.
Seeing this, Xu Hu and Liang Yuan curled their lips secretly, thinking that this person was really shameless.
Half an hour later, inside a high-end restaurant.
After sitting down in Yajian, Xiao Yuan also looked at Ding Rong with a smile and said: "I didn't bring any money when I went out, so I'll treat you to this meal."
"Of course, of course, being able to pay for the young master is what I wish for." Ding Rong said with a shy smile. At this time, he was also dressed in casual clothes and became Xiao Yuan's servant.
"Did you hear that? Lao Ding is treating me to a treat. You two, feel free to do whatever you want." Xiao Yuan looked at Xu Hu and Liang Yuan again.
The latter two people, how could they be polite, immediately called the waiter to tell them how expensive they were, and almost served all the dishes in the restaurant.
At the end of the day, the table was so full of delicious food that it was almost too much to hold.
Ding Rong said with a grimace: "You two, isn't this a trap?"
"This little money means nothing to Mr. Ding, right?" Xu Hu said in confusion as he ate.
"Haha." Ding Rong could only smile dryly.
After having enough wine and food, Ding Rong paid the bill with a look of pain in his body, while Xiao Yuan walked out of the restaurant directly.
"Master, Master, wait for the villain..."
Ding Rong's shout came from behind. Several people were strolling in the market, and unknowingly, they happened to come near Zhao Yuanliang's mansion.
Seeing this, Ding Rong immediately rolled his eyes, then stepped forward to Xiao Yuan's side, and said mysteriously: "Master, there is something very strange recently. I wonder if Master has heard of it."
Xiao Yuan glanced at him and motioned for him to continue.
Ding Rong said: "Recently, a painting of a beautiful woman appeared in Qinzhou, causing quite a sensation. Rumor has it that this painting is the best in the world, and the beautiful woman in the painting is even more captivating. Countless children from wealthy families have spent thousands of dollars to borrow the painting to have a look. But none of them came true.”
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan couldn't help but become interested after hearing this: "What kind of painting is this? It's worth thousands of dollars to not see it, but it's quite interesting. Where is this painting now?"
"I heard that it has been treasured by Zhao Yuanliang, a wealthy businessman in Qinzhou." Ding Rong replied: "If the young master is interested, we might as well go and visit him. His mansion is not far from here."
"Well..." Xiao Yuan thought for a while, and since he had nothing to do, he said, "In that case, let's go and have a look."
When Ding Rong heard this, he felt happy.
A moment later, inside the Zhao Mansion.
Zhao Yuanliang was in a hurry and greeted him personally.
From a distance, before he got close, he saw Ding Rong winking at him.
He was startled, and quickly set his sights on Xiao Yuan, stepped forward quickly, smiled heartily, raised his hands and said:
"When a distinguished guest comes, it is difficult to welcome him from afar, and sometimes he is not welcomed from afar."
Xiao Yuan also smiled and cupped his hands: "Mr. Zhao is very polite, but I am taking the liberty of visiting. If I have any trouble, I will forgive you."
"Wherever you go, the young master looks like a noble person at first glance. He has the appearance of being as noble as the world. Coming here today will make the humble house shine." As a big businessman, Zhao Yuanliang is naturally good at talking.
And listening to what he said, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but feel something in his heart, what is so valuable as the world.
But before he could get confused, Zhao Yuanliang turned sideways and stretched out his hand: "Ah, sir, please have some tea in the house."
When Xiao Yuan came to his senses, he didn't care and said politely: "Please."
Several people walked to the hall, and after taking their seats, the servants quickly served tea.
Since he didn't know him personally and had nothing to talk about, Xiao Yuan got straight to the point and said, "To be honest, I came here today just because I heard that there is a famous painter in your house who is worth a fortune. I am really curious."
"This..." Zhao Yuanliang pondered for a moment after hearing this.
Seeing this, Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "Of course, if Mr. Zhao has any difficulties, I don't dare to force him."
Hearing this, Zhao Yuanliang said quickly: "Where is it? The young master is a distinguished guest. It's just a painting. How dare you hide it."
After saying that, he immediately shouted: "Xiao Man, take out the painting and present it to the distinguished guest."
Seeing this situation, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but glanced at Ding Rong with some doubts. Didn't he say that he couldn't even see Ding Rong? How could he be so generous?
But doubts were doubts, and he didn't think much about it.
Not long after, Zhao Qingman came out with the scroll and saluted politely: "I have met the young master."
"Girl, you're polite." Xiao Yuan cupped his hand slightly, then looked at her, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and secretly said what a beautiful woman.
Then he said: "Is this the painting?"
"Exactly, it's not what it said outside, it's just a reason..." At this point, Zhao Yuanliang paused, and then changed the topic: "Young master, please invite me."
After the scroll was handed over, Zhao Qingman also stood aside, his beautiful eyes moved slightly, and he began to secretly look at Xiao Yuan.
When I saw the king before, it was in the crowd of thousands of people, far away, but now I am right in front of my eyes. He is dressed in rich clothes and wearing a jade hairpin. He is really as handsome as jade.
Her face also turned slightly red with embarrassment.
Xiao Yuan naturally didn't notice this. After unfolding the scroll, he looked at it carefully.
The woman in the painting is dressed in a dress that looks like she is dancing with a sword. Her facial features are delicate, her eyebrows lightly drawn, and her red lips thin, which is lifelike.
"Well, this painting is indeed lifelike." Xiao Yuan nodded at first, but as he looked at it, his heart moved and he couldn't help but raise his head and look at Zhao Qingman.
"The woman in this painting..."
Seeing this, Zhao Yuanliang said at the right time: "To be honest, sir, the person in the painting is none other than the little girl herself. That's why she doesn't want to show it to others."
"That's it." Xiao Yuan suddenly realized.
At this time, Zhao Qingman said softly: "Master, what do you think of this painting?"
