Chapter 18
Spring is approaching, the weather is warm, and the whole of Chang'an is in a state of prosperity.
The clouds were steaming above the blue sky, the wind was gentle, the sun was warm, and the brilliant sunrise poured down from the sky like broken gold. All 108 cities and towns in Chang'an were enveloped in it, and the houses and tiles were all dyed with a light golden color.
The streets have long been filled with all kinds of pedestrians, cars and horses, and the noise of people is just like the day Xie Lingyu returned to Chang'an.
A scene of prosperity and prosperity.
After going out, Xie Lingyu listened to the noise outside and occasionally talked to Xiao Yanxing. Things passed quickly, and he arrived at Chongrenfang in a short while.
The southeast of Chongrenfang is adjacent to Chang'an East City, so many carriages slowly come from there.
Or keep heading southeast.
Because the workshop was divided into small pieces, the carriage was very inconvenient, so when they arrived at the workshop, Xie Lingyu and the others got off the carriage directly.
When she got out of the car, she had already put a curtain hat on her head. There was a white mesh veil hanging around the brim, and there was a circle of tassels on the edge. The wind blew by, and the tassels swayed gently with the veil, but they always Without letting the veil lift even a corner.
But the girl's graceful and graceful figure attracted the attention of many people on the street the moment she got off the carriage.
Xiao Yanxing got out of the car and stood in front of Xie Lingyu without leaving any trace.
There are various shops in Fangqu, where you can buy everything. Although Tinghe is walking beside Xie Lingyu, his eyes seem to be full of energy, and he wishes he could see in all directions and listen to all directions.
Although these things sold on the street are definitely not as exquisite as the utensils used in the palace.
But the little lady's nature is that she loves to watch the excitement.
Several people were walking along, followed far behind by several sturdy men, who were obviously the guards of the Yongning Palace in disguise. No one dared to let the young highness walk on the street like this easily.
But when Xie Lingyu got excited, others naturally couldn't stop him.
"Han is not short of wontons," Xie Lingyu happened to walk to the door of a restaurant and looked at the large plaque at the door with these flying characters. It was obviously customized by the restaurant owner.
And standing at the door of this shop, you can see the steaming cauldron behind the table set up inside.
A diner who had just finished eating came out with him.
Xie Lingyu said: "You two, I wonder why this wonton shop is called this name? Is this the shopkeeper's name?"
"The young lady is not from our Chongrenfang at first glance," the person opposite saw such a graceful young lady taking the initiative to talk to her. Even if she couldn't see her face clearly, she didn't care at all. Instead, she said with a smile.
Xie Lingyu said politely: "I think you were right."
The other party said: "This Han is indeed the shopkeeper's surname. As for not lacking, it means that his wontons are never lacking. There are twelve in a bowl. The skin is thin and the fillings are big. They are good for both old and young people. So this is also our Chongren restaurant. It’s the most famous restaurant in Fangfang. If you’re interested, you can try it.”
"Thank you very much," Xie Lingyu said with a smile.
After the other party finished speaking, he left hand in hand with his companions.
On the contrary, Xiao Yanxing couldn't help but be surprised when she spoke, just because Xie Lingyu behaved so unusually, really like a happy little lady who went out to play in her spare time.
No one can notice anything strange at all.
I'm afraid that the person just now couldn't believe that he had just spoken to the only Queen of the Zhou Dynasty.
"Let's go, since people say it's delicious, let's try it too," Xie Lingyu was really eager to try it.
She took the lead in entering the restaurant, and the waiter in a green robe immediately came forward to greet her: "Four of you, please take a seat here."
After they sat down, the waiter immediately fetched clean dishes and cups, and poured water for each of them.
Tinghe didn't dare to sit with Xie Lingyu, but His Highness forced him to sit down.
After they ordered four bowls of wontons, the waiter asked them to wait for a while and went to greet other customers. Tinghe whispered: "Girl, I see that this restaurant is not very clean. If you want to eat wontons, please wait." After returning home, the servant immediately ordered the people in the kitchen to do it."
Most importantly, who knows where the items in this shop come from.
She didn't dare ask Xie Lingyu to eat these things.
On the contrary, Xie Lingyu didn't mind at all and looked very interested.
She really didn't care. In her previous life, she was dedicated to being a prince who would not embarrass the Emperor's uncle. She abided by her duties and never exceeded the rules. On weekdays, she rarely went out, let alone going out on the street.
Not to mention sitting in such a restaurant and eating so happily.
She followed too many rules, and in the end, she still lost her life.
It’s better to live more freely this time and see all the Chang’an flowers in one day.
Before Xie Lingyu could speak, several more diners dressed as literati walked in outside the store. The waiter led him to sit at the table next door. Tinghe stopped persuading him any further.
In addition to the smell of wine, these diners also had a strong smell of powdered fat, which was not pungent, but rather smoky.
"Brother Zheng, Brother Qian, you guys should go to Fengle Building to join in the fun later. I heard that there are quite a few powerful people here today," one of the men wearing a hat said.
He sneered at the man with two beards across from him: "No matter how powerful you are, even if you pass the imperial examination, you still don't have to wait to be conferred like us."
"That's true. Fortunately, these young ladies from Pingkangfang are with me to pass the time."
The third person spoke, causing the three of them to laugh.
Tinghe asked curiously: "What happened to the little lady in Pingkangfang?"
Although her voice was quiet, everyone at their table could hear her.
Opposite me, Qingfeng lowered his head shyly. Unlike Tinghe, he didn't understand anything.
"Pingkangfang is a place where brothels gather. The young ladies they talk about should be the prostitutes in the brothels," Xie Lingyu explained with a normal expression.
Across from him, Xiao Yanxing, who was holding a water glass and about to take a sip, suddenly stopped with his palm.
Qingfeng was even more stunned as he stared at the young highness. Not to mention these words coming from her mouth, even if she was told to listen, it would be dirtying her ears.
But Xie Lingyu didn't show any shyness at all, and looked very natural.
Tinghe was so embarrassed that he didn't dare to raise his head.
At this moment, the three people next to him were still talking. The man in the hat said: "I would say that Fengle Restaurant is just a famous restaurant. They are just using the name of the exam test results to promote their restaurants."
"Isn't it just that it is elegant for the scholars to talk about poetry and songs in a wine shop or something like that, but now it is turned into a competition by Fengle Tower. It is really tacky."
The waiter happened to come over with four bowls of wontons.
Xie Lingyu caught him placing the plates and asked, "What's so exciting about Fengle Tower?"
"Young lady, you also want to go to Fengle Tower to watch the excitement? It just so happens that today happens. There seems to be a competition later. I don't know what it is said to be."
"Competition?" Xie Lingyu suddenly thought of it.
She had also heard about it in her previous life. There was an inn in Chongrenfang, which was so famous that even top scorers in three subjects stayed here.
Therefore, every time spring comes, the threshold of this inn will be stepped on.
Now that I think about it, it is probably Fenglelou, but this store has not yet become so famous.
Although the imperial examination is important, in the end it is the palace examination.
If a saint personally selects the top candidate, he will naturally be less favored by the examiner. Therefore, it is extremely advantageous for a famous candidate to take the imperial examination.
This is the same reason that a handsome and unrestrained person can easily be picked as the top pick.
Taking advantage of the right time, place, people and people.
She looked at Xiao Yanxing, thinking that he would be interested in this matter, but she didn't expect that he didn't care at all.
This wonton is indeed delicious, but Xie Lingyu ate some food before going out and was not very hungry.
She took a few bites and then put down her spoon.
Soon after everyone else finished eating, everyone got up and walked out of the restaurant.
After just walking around on the street for a while, Xie Lingyu spoke first.
"Mr. Lang, where are we going?" Xie Lingyu followed Xiao Yanxing and laughed softly.
Xiao Yanxing turned his head to look at the girl wearing a curtain hat. Her voice came from under the veil. He slightly raised the corner of his mouth: "Your Majesty... Miss, this is my first time back to Chang'an."
Xie Lingyu heard the meaning in his voice, which meant that he didn't know what was here.
She didn't quite believe this.
In fact, she had long known that Xiao Yanxing was a very serious person. Although she was helpful to him now, he was determined not to tell her everything because of his temperament.
It's a pity that Xie Lingyu always likes to go against the grain.
I happened to come across a shop that grilled ancient buildings. I could smell the strong fragrance from a distance. Xie Lingyu raised her slender fingers and said, "Tinghe, the one you bought last time tasted pretty good. I don't know how this one is. How about you?" Go buy two pieces and try them.”
Ting He takes the order and goes there immediately.
"Qingfeng, you and Tinghe go there together, there are many people on the street," Xie Lingyu turned around and ordered.
Qingfeng glanced at Xiao Yanxing, who nodded slightly.
So after the two were sent away, Xiao Yanxing looked at the girl who was always wearing a curtain hat in front of her. At this moment, she suddenly raised her hand and lifted the curtain hat on her head.
There seemed to be an illusion of silence for a moment in the noisy and noisy streets.
After the girl took off her curtain hat, a brilliant light like broken gold fell on her black and shiny hair. Her beautiful nose, cherry lips, starry eyes and snowy cheeks made her a truly impeccable and beautiful face.
Even if she is just standing quietly on this street, she is like the Nine Heavenly Fairy who has fallen into the human world.
But her eyes, which were always smiling, were now looking at Xiao Yanxing calmly.
When she is not smiling, a noble aura suddenly bursts out from her body.
"Mr. Lang, how do I treat you?" she asked lightly.
Xiao Yanxing pursed his lips slightly: "The girl has saved my life, and she has given me preferential treatment these days. Xiao Cian has not forgotten all these things."
Xie Lingyu, who was originally calm, almost laughed.
Xiao Cian, Xiao Cian, I didn’t expect you to be so sweet-tongued sometimes.
"If that's the case, why are you hiding it from me?" Xie Lingyu said bluntly.
Xiao Yanxing showed some doubts in his eyes, but asked directly: "What is the girl referring to?"
Xie Lingyu said slowly: "Do you dare to say that you went out today just to see what happened in Chang'an City?"
This time it was Xiao Yanxing's turn to be silent.
"You want to rent a house," Xie Lingyu asked with a raised eyebrow.
This time, Xiao Yanxing was completely stunned. He quietly looked at the girl in front of him, and for the first time he discovered that this young highness had guessed his thoughts even if he was really ignorant of the world.
It can be seen that she has inner wisdom and is not an innocent girl who doesn't understand anything at all.
"I know that your ambition in your heart is to be named on the gold medal list. My status as a guest of Prince Yongning's Mansion has indeed wronged your husband, so I have never mentioned this matter to your husband, because I want your husband to be respected in the court." Go ahead and show your ambitions.”
Xiao Yanxing had no interest in Fengle Tower just now, which shows that he did not come here to become famous in Chang'an.
It seemed that she didn't expect that what she really thought in her heart was this.
Xiao Yanxing was completely stunned.
It seems that she has always been so sincere towards him, and she has never had any tricks or scheming.
Not to mention using it.
Xiao Yanxing then slowly said: "It's not that I don't want to be honest with His Highness, but I just don't have the nerve to talk about it. Your Highness has not yet repaid you for your life-saving grace."
Xie Lingyu seemed to have caught him, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly: "Then you promise me something."
"Girl, just ask," Xiao Yanxing did not hesitate.
It was a life-saving grace, and there was nothing he couldn't agree to.
"Although Chongrenfang is not far from Shengyefang, it is not convenient after all. So, if you really want to rent a yard, just rent it in Shengyefang, so that we can see each other often in the future."
Xie Lingyu blinked and showed a gentle smile, which could melt ice and snow.
The stupor in Xiao Yanxing's eyes has not completely faded away, and he almost fell into confusion again.
Is this the only requirement?
He thought she was finally going to ask him to do something, but this was the result.
At this moment, not far away, a man with a tall nose, deep eyes, and a full beard ran towards him. Xiao Yanxing quickly pulled Xie Lingyu to his side.
He held her waist with one hand, protecting her firmly.
But at this moment, the girl suddenly raised her right foot, and with a slight kick, the big man who was running wildly fell to the ground.
But Xie Lingyu didn't look at the big man at all. Instead, he stared straight at Xiao Yanxing and said leisurely: "You can't run away now."
It’s just that I don’t know who I said this to.
