Chapter 394 Delivered to Our Doorstep
Ye Wan, a woman, sat in the imperial court and handled state affairs with Lin Anyuan, causing a great uproar in the Xia Dynasty.
Women's status has obviously improved a lot now. Women can be seen everywhere on the street, and they even speak much louder than before.
These changes may be subtle, but they are real.
In a small town to the west, there were many people and it was very lively.
The weather is gradually getting warmer. It's midday now, and the people coming and going are wearing padded jackets, which are already making people sweat.
The busiest and most bustling street was surrounded by crowds of onlookers.
A young woman is standing with her hands on her hips, cursing in the street.
"How dare you look down on women? The Empress can handle state affairs now, and there are countless female ministers in the court. What's wrong with me, a woman, doing business? Isn't your mother a woman? Aren't your sisters women? Weren't you born from a woman's womb? Did you spring out of a rock?"
The woman was eloquent and spoke without ever pausing.
The person opposite was furious. "You shrew, what a sharp tongue you have!"
"I'm a shrew, but you're even more of a shrew than me—no, you're a shrewish man! And you still have the nerve to curse me like that!"
"Go to hell! Go back to your mother's womb and get remade. Don't come out here and embarrass your parents!"
The man opposite was scolded until he fainted and was carried away by his servants.
The onlookers burst into laughter, and someone who knew the person couldn't help but speak up.
"Lady Lin, your cursing skills are truly amazing. I've never heard you repeat yourself. You've really given this despicable scoundrel a good scolding."
He learned this phrase from Madam Lin.
This Mrs. Lin was a merchant. It was said that she was the second eldest daughter in her family. After they became acquainted on the street that day, everyone called her Mrs. Lin the Second.
"He deserves to be scolded. He actually sold counterfeit goods to ordinary people and then tried to pin that reputation on me. Does he think I'm stupid?" Er Ya spat again, her golden hairpin swaying.
An old woman who runs a shop nearby spoke up, "Miss Lin, are you going to the restaurant to listen to opera today? I heard there's a new young opera singer here, and he's quite handsome."
This Mrs. Lin has been in the western part of the city for some time now. Everyone knows that she runs a large business, enjoys listening to young men sing, and is quite generous with her money.
"How handsome?" Er Ya asked casually.
Another person chimed in, "You'll find out when you get there, Madam Lin! It'll definitely be worth the trip!"
"Haha, okay, I'll go take a look. If he's really handsome, I'll give him a reward later!"
Er Ya chuckled twice, then turned around and looked at the person three steps away in disbelief.
"Fourth Young Master Pei, what brings you here?"
Isn't this person supposed to be in the capital? How did they end up in this remote place?
Pei Zhixuan stood in the sun and laughed, as if he were radiating light in this remote little town.
"If I hadn't come, how could I have witnessed the Second Princess's charm?"
Sanya recalled how she had just cursed, pouted, and lowered her voice slightly, "Don't be so formal when you're out and about. Don't reveal my identity. There's no Second Princess here, only Second Madam Lin."
Now that her parents are emperors and empresses, Er Ya is living a very free and easy life. She will go back after she finishes this trade route.
She wanted to make her mother the richest empress, so that those court officials would still dare to look down on her mother.
Pei Zhixuan just had to come at the worst possible time, choosing to show up when she was swearing. Doesn't that damage her image?
Pei Zhixuan suddenly became serious. "I traveled here to study and heard that Madam Lin is looking for someone who can sing. I happen to know a few lines, so why don't I sing a couple of lines? If Madam Lin takes a liking to me, she can give me some money so I can make a living?"
"you?"
Er Ya looked Pei Zhixuan up and down, and couldn't help but think to herself, "This guy is really good-looking."
It seems like you've gotten even better looking after being away from Beijing for so long?
However, he still spoke seriously, "Don't joke around here. If you, a dignified young master from a prestigious family, really became a singer, wouldn't people laugh their heads off?"
After saying that, Er Ya turned and left. It was already lunchtime, and she needed to find a place to eat. She was tired of cursing.
Pei Zhixuan followed her closely, asking, "What if what I'm saying is true?"
"Could it be that my looks are not good enough for Lin Er Niangzi?"
Back then, his elder brother, the Third Young Master Pei, was famous throughout the capital. Now, the Fourth Young Master Pei is also quite handsome, so why does he have no charm at all?
Er Ya chuckled, "Let's find a place to eat first, and then we can talk slowly."
Pei Zhixuan had come from afar, and Er Ya, now that she was wealthy, was no longer stingy, so she specially invited him to dine at the best restaurant.
Actually, this restaurant was opened by Er Ya herself, mainly selling alcohol, and of course, some specialty dishes.
The two found a private room and sat down. Pei Zhixuan then spoke, "Now we can talk properly, right? Second Mistress, why don't you look at me? I don't believe you're just looking at me blankly."
Er Ya looked up and chuckled, poured a glass of wine, and placed it in front of Pei Si.
"Here, drink this glass of wine first."
“This is…” Pei Si lowered his head.
I thought to myself, "What a big cup!"
Er Ya smiled and said, "I recently started selling some new wine, so you can try it out and give me your feedback."
"It smells wonderful, it's a fine wine."
Pei Si smelled it, and under Er Ya's expectant gaze, he picked it up and tasted it. It seemed a bit spicy.
He seemed to have never drunk such a spicy liquor before.
Er Ya scoffed, "Fourth Young Master, do you think this is tea tasting? This kind of wine needs to be drunk in big gulps to really appreciate its flavor!"
Pei Si picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.
"Good wine!"
Then he looked at Er Ya and smiled.
Then...then he collapsed onto the table, unconscious.
"You can't hold your liquor, you're already drunk after just one drink?" Er Ya said, nudging Pei Si.
The person didn't react at all.
Er Ya clicked her tongue and said, "Someone come here."
Her deputy came in.
Er Ya said, "Take me to my bed, and then you can leave."
The assistant hesitated, "Second Miss, this..."
Er Ya said with a serious face, "Just do what I say. Don't say anything more or ask any more questions. Remember what happened today. You weren't here, you didn't see anything, do you understand?"
The deputy swallowed hard. "I heard you."
This is terrible, absolutely terrible! Young Master Pei, you'd better pray for good fortune.
Er Ya has her own room in the restaurant, and the private room she came to today is her own room.
Now that there were no outsiders around, Er Ya carefully examined Pei Zhixuan on the bed and couldn't help but reach out and tap the tip of his nose.
If you take a closer sniff, you can smell that this person smells sweet; it's obvious that they had already bathed and changed clothes before coming to see her.
"She's so good-looking, she's practically delivered herself to my door. It would be a waste if I didn't sleep with her."
"Enjoy life while you can, and seize the day."
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