Chapter 31 Why is Ji Zixuan everywhere?
Shen Junheng was not annoyed when she heard this. She felt that Liu Xiaodie just wanted to say that she was of noble status.
In the Tang Dynasty, parrots were the most noble birds. It is said that there was once a parrot named "Snow-clad Lady" that was presented as tribute. She was deeply loved because of her intelligence and ability to recite the Heart Sutra. She was even buried with great honor after her death.
Shen Junheng smiled and said, "Aren't they all birds?"
The sky is vast, and the swan soars freely in the sky. It flies so high that it is unclear whether it belongs to the sky or the sky belongs to it.
The sky is vast, but the parrot is too lazy to flap its wings and stays in a corner.
In the evening, Xiao Jinhuan sent someone to invite her to watch a play at Zuichunlou, and Shen Junheng gladly agreed.
When Shen Junheng and Liu Xiaodie walked out of the mansion, Xiao Jinhuan's carriage was already waiting outside.
When they arrived at Zuichunlou, the madam Zhou Jiuniang greeted them warmly and led them to Xiao Jinhuan's exclusive room on the second floor.
This wing room is in an excellent location, facing the stage, and offers a panoramic view of the downstairs.
Zhou Jiuniang leaned forward slightly and asked, "Your Highness, which gentlemen would you like to have with you tonight?"
Xiao Jinhuan asked Shen Junheng: "What kind of husband do you like?"
Shen Junheng said without hesitation: "I like all good-looking ones."
Xiao Jinhuan chuckled and said to Zhou Jiuniang, "Then let Du Moyu and Jiao Shaoen come."
Zhou Jiuniang said apologetically, "Your Highness, unfortunately, both of these gentlemen have been invited tonight."
Xiao Jinhuan said unconcernedly, "Just say I'll pay her ten times the price as compensation and ask her to give these two people to me."
Zhou Jiuniang looked a little embarrassed, but reluctantly agreed and left.
The show started in the audience, it was "Lanling Prince's March into Battle".
Shen Junheng smiled and said, "It's just two young men. It doesn't matter if they can't come. Let's watch the play first. I think the actor who plays Lanling Prince is quite handsome."
"Really?" Xiao Jinhuan looked down at the stage and saw that the actor was wearing a mask, revealing only his eyes. He smiled and said, "How can you tell he's handsome?"
"Listen to his voice and look at his demeanor." Shen Junheng said thoughtfully, "It may also be because he plays the role of Lanling Prince. I think he is very handsome."
Shen Junheng felt a little strange. Looking at this actor, she inexplicably had a sense of déjà vu.
Xiao Jinhuan smiled meaningfully, "Ah Heng, could it be that you've fallen for this actor? Then buy him back to your house and have him sing 'Prince Lanling's March into Battle' for you every night."
Shen Junheng shook his head and said, "You really are just looking for trouble. He Pingzhi will arrive in Beijing in the next few days. If he knew I had a lover, he would definitely tear down my Fanshui Residence."
Xiao Jinhuan didn't take it seriously and waved his hand, saying, "Just don't let him know. If he really wants to make a scene, I'll go and support you."
Speaking of this, Shen Junheng thought that once he came back, he would definitely come to Fanshuiju to pick her up and take her back to his house. She was used to being at ease in Fanshuiju and really didn't want to go back with him.
So Shen Junheng said, "Forget about the actors. I have to take a girl back with me who looks very pitiful."
Xiao Jinhuan immediately became curious: "Why are you taking the girl back?"
Shen Junheng smiled faintly: "You will know when He Pingzhi comes back."
Xiao Jinhuan didn't ask any further questions. Suddenly, he thought of something and said with a wicked smile, "He Pingzhi and Sixth Brother went to the border together. Sixth Brother has been back to Kyoto for some time, but he hasn't returned yet. Could it be that he is being held back by some woman?"
Shen Junheng wanted to say that he wished he would never come back, but when he saw Zhou Jiuniang coming over, he stopped talking.
Zhou Jiuniang walked up to Xiao Jinhuan and said with an embarrassed look, "Your Highness, I'm really sorry. The guest said she didn't need money and asked Your Highness to find another man to accompany her."
Xiao Jinhuan couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly, leaning back a little in his chair, and said, "Everyone knows that Du Moyu and Jiao Shaoen are the ones I'm interested in, and yet someone dares to compete with me for them. I want to see who this person is. Jiuniang, tell him my identity and say that I invited him to come and watch the show."
"Yes." Zhou Jiuniang frowned and retreated again.
Not long after, Zhou Jiuniang came again, accompanied by a beautiful woman, and followed by two men.
When Xiao Jinhuan saw that the person Zhou Jiuniang brought was Ji Zixuan, he was stunned and his expression suddenly became subtle.
Shen Junheng was also a little confused. Why was Ji Zixuan everywhere?
That day, Ji Zixuan wrote a poem in the princess's mansion and successfully attracted the attention of Sun Youyu. The day before yesterday, Sun Youyu went to Ji's mansion to propose marriage, but Ji Zixuan politely declined.
Shen Junheng knew that Xiao Jinhuan liked Sun Youyu, but Sun Youyu was the top scholar in the imperial examination and had a bright future. He would certainly not be willing to give up his future to become a son-in-law, so she hid her love in her heart.
How much does Xiao Jinhuan like Sun Youyu?
If Sun Youyu was willing to marry her, she would be willing to dismiss all his concubines. She could have relied on the emperor's favor for her and asked him to issue an order to force him to marry her, but in order not to ruin his future, she refrained from doing so.
But when Sun Youyu wanted to marry Ji Zixuan, Ji Zixuan actually rejected him.
That was Sun Youyu, whom she cherished the most. How could she dare to reject him?
Therefore, Xiao Jinhuan developed some hatred towards Ji Zixuan.
Zhou Jiuniang noticed that there was something wrong in Xiao Jinhuan's eyes, so she took the person away and immediately said goodbye.
But Ji Zixuan didn't know that Xiao Jinhuan hated her a little. She brought Du Moyu and Jiao Shaoen with her. After greeting her and Shen Junheng, she smiled warmly and said, "What a coincidence! Her Royal Highness the Princess and Miss Shen are also here to watch the show at Zuichunlou."
"Heh." Xiao Jinhuan snorted coldly.
Ji Zixuan thought she was blaming her for stealing her husband, so she quickly explained, "Your Highness, please calm down. I didn't know it was Your Highness who had taken a fancy to these two men, and I didn't mean to offend Your Highness. I brought them here to apologize."
As Ji Zixuan spoke, he winked at Du Moyu and Jiao Shaoen, and they hurried to Xiao Jinhuan's side.
Xiao Jinhuan didn't even look at Du Moyu and Jiao Shaoen. He just said to Shen Junheng, "I'm leaving first," and then stood up and left.
Ji Zixuan hurriedly bowed and saw Xiao Jinhuan off.
After Xiao Jinhuan left, Ji Zixuan sighed softly, "Today I was trying out the rouge I made from herbs on the girls of Zuichunlou. With Jiuniang's hospitality, I also ordered two of the most expensive men. I didn't do anything with them. I really didn't know they were the ones Her Royal Highness had her eyes on. Please, Miss Shen, help me explain to Her Royal Highness."
Shen Junheng didn't comment, stood up and said, "I'm leaving too."
Ji Zixuan hurriedly said earnestly, "Miss Chen, I'm so sorry for what happened that day! I was so anxious that I dragged Miss Chen to accompany me to the market for half a day, but I didn't even treat Miss Chen to a meal. It was really rude. I hope Miss Chen can forgive me."
Shen Junheng didn't care and said, "It's okay."
Ji Zixuan still wanted to persuade her to stay: "Miss Chen, today you and I are both wearing light purple clothes, which can be regarded as a kind of fate. The wine and food at Zui Xiang Lou are good, Miss Chen, please stay and taste it together."
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