Xiao Ziyan will soon set off for the frontier.
Mu Yaozhi had been sitting idly in the mansion for a long time, hoping that he would take the initiative to summon her so that she could have a proper conversation with him before parting.
But she waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and waited and was feeling sad and upset when Consort Lin gave her a way out.
She was summoned to the palace to listen to a high-ranking monk chant sutras and pray for blessings, so that Xiao Ziyan's journey would be smooth and safe.
Mu Yaozhi was overjoyed. It must be because her brother Ziyan was busy preparing provisions and mustering troops that he had no time to summon her. Fortunately, her mother-in-law's summons was the same.
She dressed up carefully, adorned with jewels, and went out.
If the mountain won't come to me, then I'll go to the mountain!
On the way to the palace, there were long queues at the pharmacies along the street.
The waiting customers stretched from the store onto the street, chattering noisily, but no one dared to move an inch, for fear that if they left for even a quarter of an hour, today's ointment would be sold out again!
A young servant in blue robes walked out of the pharmacy dejectedly: "It's only the last minute, and the hand warmers are sold out again!"
The plaster the girl repeatedly asked for was really hard to find.
If all else fails, I'll have to come and wait before dawn tomorrow, otherwise I won't get a turn!
These words sent a chill down the spines of those queuing outside the shop.
Some people had been queuing for three days without success, and finally couldn't help but complain, "I've been here for three days straight! Today I even went to three different pharmacies, and none of them had any in stock. What am I going to do?"
His wife was a maidservant working for Sister Liu. In order to please Miss Qin and help her achieve a good ranking at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, she sent him to queue up to buy medicine. Unfortunately, he was still too late.
Mu Yaozhi's good mood was ruined by the noise. She leaned over and frowned, asking the coachman, "Why is it so noisy outside? If it's really necessary, have the Imperial Guards clear the road. Don't let it delay my time to go to the palace to listen to the Zen ceremony!"
The driver replied respectfully, "Don't worry, young lady, it's still early. There are only people queuing to buy medicine, and they're all very orderly. It won't cause any congestion."
"Buying medicine?" Why are so many people getting sick lately?
"I only heard something about hand warmers..."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yaozhi's face darkened.
It's that scoundrel Shangguan Tianyun again.
She glanced at the maid beside her and said calmly, "Tomorrow, disguise yourself and go buy a few pieces." After a moment's thought, she realized it was because the Hundred Flowers Banquet was approaching.
Although she disliked Shangguan Tianyun, she wouldn't go against her own body.
She had already learned her lesson about using heat packs and plasters at the racetrack, and she couldn't afford to make the same mistake again!
Yu Shanlai and Shangguan Tianyun have completely broken off relations, and it's unknown whether she still has the face to buy plasters.
The young maidservant, seeing the mocking sneer on her mistress's lips, stammered, "Yes."
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Liao Yixuan had been waiting for a long time by the artificial hill in the East Pavilion of the Imperial College, and finally caught up with Tianyun and his servant!
Determined to prove his charm, he was hiding in the artificial hill when he saw the beautiful woman walking gracefully towards him.
Tianyun lazily took a breath and said, "The fragrance of these violets that bloom in the cold is so strong that it is made even more fragrant by the cold scent of frost and snow."
"If you like, Miss, I will pick some to put in a vase. There happens to be a small rose-red vase with a lotus pattern in the storeroom, which we can take out and display."
As the voices drew closer, Liao Yixuan suppressed his excitement and, just as she reached him, suddenly darted out from a crevice in the artificial hill! "Greetings, Miss Shangguan."
He was only a fist's distance away from her!
Without any warning, that smiling face appeared right in front of me!
Tianyun was so startled that he jumped back, all his sleepiness vanished. A "Holy crap!" was stuck in his throat, almost escaping his lips!
She took several quick steps back to her feet, then covered her chest in surprise and looked at the person who had come.
Seeing the beauty's face turn pale, Liao Yixuan said apologetically, "I have been rude to you, lady. I hope you will forgive me."
She took a breath, frowned uncomfortably, and said, "Young master's way of striking up a conversation is truly unique."
Ignoring her cold face, Liao Yixuan grinned slyly and said, "Miss Tianyun, how about we go to the library to study together?"
Admittedly, Xuan owns six properties, all located in prime areas of the capital, ensuring his financial security for the rest of his life. However, Xuan dares not stop enriching himself, dedicating two hours each day to diligently studying poetry and literature!
I have just happened to meet you here today, and it seems fate has brought us together. Would you do me the honor of joining me?
He smiled casually, fanning himself with a flourish.
He emphasized the words "six places" very heavily, as if afraid she wouldn't hear him clearly.
Although Tianyun possessed a photographic memory, she had never cared about these insignificant people. She didn't remember who he was, but the moment he opened his mouth, his greasy aura assaulted her senses.
She then remembered. It was that "fan-wielding man"!
Liao Yixuan absolutely adored Shangguan Tianyun's face. When she wasn't smiling, she was elegant and aloof, radiant with a captivating charm. When she smiled, she was like a rose pastry dipped in honey, sweet and alluring.
This huge contrast is exactly what he finds aesthetically pleasing!
He asked again, "Would the young lady like to travel with me?"
Tianyun pulled her cloak tighter around her neck, her eyes half-closed in a lazy manner: "It's too cold today, and it's raining. I need to go home early, so please excuse me." In this kind of weather, only a warm bed is the best place to be.
After saying that, he took Lingqi and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute, young lady! Since it's so cold, why don't you come with me to the Hot Spring Palace to relax? One of my six residences happens to have a natural hot spring, which is filled with steam all year round. The hot spring water has beauty and skin-nourishing effects, and the water temperature is just right, making it perfect for someone as delicate and frail as you!"
Tianyun forced himself to listen to him finish, but remained unmoved.
His mind must have been corrupted by evil spirits again; neither of them is married.
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