The streets were bustling with people.
In the past two days, the Regent personally came to Jiangnan to punish Prefect Li and personally redress the grievances of the people. Almost everyone knew him.
Wearing a black robe, he looked cold and noble as he walked on the street, standing out like a banished immortal. Chu Li, who followed beside him, also had an extraordinary temperament. The two of them walking together were like an eye-catching landscape.
"Hello, Ms. Xie."
"Thank you, Miss."
Several enthusiastic aunts took the initiative to say hello.
Others were still somewhat wary when they saw the Regent, fearing that they might say something inappropriate and offend this top authority in the Great Chu.
But Miss Xie is different.
General Xie is loyal and patriotic, which is admirable. His only daughter is naturally a very good person as well.
Chu Li rubbed his cheeks and responded to them with a smile.
It seems that her identity as "Xie Li" is already known to everyone in Jiangnan.
"Uncle, there are many scholars and writers in Jiangnan. Look at the painted fans on this stall. The scene on the fans is the most famous lakeside garden in Jiangnan."
"This is bamboo tip green tea, which is unique to Jiangnan."
"Uncle, do you like green tea?"
"And this..."
Wherever he went, Chu Li persuaded people one by one.
She knew every feature, every scenery, Jiangnan culture and customs very well. If she said anything wrong, the aunt beside her would tell them enthusiastically.
After this, Chu Li learned a lot of things.
Jiangnan is a good place.
She was walking down the street, chatting and laughing with people; Chu Dichi just looked at her, and when she smiled, a soft corner of his eyes naturally melted away.
The years are quiet and good.
Nothing more than this.
"Selling sweet cakes. No money if they're not sweet!" The vendor pushed a wooden cart by, and the steamer on the stove was emitting a fragrant aroma.
"Xiaojiu, you love sweet cakes."
Chu Dichi took out the silver coins from his sleeve and called the vendor, "What's the flavor?"
The vendor wore the hat and had bulging eyes, looking like a tough guy: "Sir, we have red date, glutinous rice, and red bean ones. They are so sweet that they are enough to make two of us die."
Chu Li almost laughed to death.
Hahaha!
"Miss Chu...Miss Xie."
A voice called her.
Chu Li turned around and saw a handsome young man wearing a blue brocade robe and a jade pendant around his waist. He looked at her with a pair of warm eyes:
"Ms. Xie hasn't been to Yunyao Theater for several days."
He was a famous actress in the theatre. He once wrote a poem "Gu Su City" which won him a reward of 1,000 taels from Chu Li, and the story became a hot topic among the people.
Chu Li's back stiffened, and he felt a pair of sharp eyes standing behind him.
"Thank you, Miss..."
"It turns out to be Master Lan Yuan!"
alright.
Stop talking.
Let's just say goodbye.
Goodbye!
Lan Yuan was slightly pleased: "Miss Xie still remembers my name, but I am looking forward to Miss Xie's coming again every day. I have just learned a new opera, and I just want to sing it for Miss Xie."
"Master Lan Yuan?"
Chu Dichi came forward with a sweet red date cake in his hand, smiling.
Eyes met.
Lan Yuan originally wanted to bow, but when he met the man's gentle and smiling eyes, he suddenly felt as if a thorn was on his back, and all the words were stuck in his throat, unable to speak anymore.
After being looked at twice, Lan Yuan already had sweat on his forehead.
This person...
They are either rich or noble, and are not something that ordinary people like him can contradict.
"Miss Xie, there are still busy matters in the theater, so I will take my leave first." After saying this, he left immediately.
OK.
You left peacefully, but the few words you left behind hurt me so much.
Chu Li's scalp was slightly numb. He turned around slowly and looked at Chu Dichi hesitantly:
"Uncle, Yunyao Theater is actually a very serious place. I only went there once, but I didn't expect this person to remember me. I..."
"Xiaojiu."
Chu Dichi's smile faded away. "Listening to opera and singing, seeking pleasure, and having fun are part of human nature. It's human nature."
Huh?
real?
"If men can go, why can't women go? Men can have fun, so who says women must stay in the backyard, bear children, and take care of their husbands and children? In fact, as long as you can live as you wish, that's all I want."
He took her little hand and said:
"My existence does not restrict you, nor does it suppress you. Instead, it gives you more choices."
Chu Li looked at him in astonishment.
"Why do two people want to be together?"
Chu Li opened his mouth: "Love?"
"What is love?"
He said slowly, "If life together is worse for two people than for one person, then there is no need to be together. But if we are together, one plus one is greater than two, then it is the right choice."
"Xiao Jiu, I will make the best choice for you. Be with me, and I promise that your life will be broader and freer than before. No one can restrain you. Status, worldliness, and imperial power will no longer be a constraint on you."
She does whatever she wants.
If you want to listen to opera, then listen to opera.
Drink if you want to.
"For example, if you like Mr. Lan Yuan, you can go to listen to his performance every day. As long as you are happy."
Chu Li opened her mouth in surprise, and felt that she didn't recognize the man in front of her.
Is he still Chu Dichi?
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