However, even without Xi Lin and others following him, and even though Yun Qianmeng's face was covered with a gauze hat, Chu Feiyang's tall and handsome figure still attracted everyone's attention as soon as he appeared in the crowded market in Jiangzhou!
Chu Feiyang had long been accustomed to such gazes, and he was still leisurely holding Yun Qianmeng's hand and strolling slowly in the market. He was in a very good mood and accompanied his wife to stroll around the stalls around!
Yun Qianmeng looked at the eyes around her, but saw that Chu Feiyang was not affected at all. She smiled and stopped in front of a vendor, stretched out her slender and smooth hands, gently picked up a box of rouge on the stall and smelled it carefully!
"Madam, you have really good taste. This is rouge made from peach blossoms, mixed with pearl powder, apricot blossom powder, and ginseng powder. It will make your skin delicate and smooth when applied to your face. It is most suitable for you, Madam!" As soon as the peddler saw the handsome couple in rich clothes stopping in front of his stall, he immediately praised his own rouge and powder with all his might. The woman in the light pink dress in front of him had a noble temperament, which made him feel that a distinguished guest had come, so he praised her even more attentively!
Yun Qianmeng did not want to spoil his fun, and since she finally had the chance to take a leisurely walk outside, she cherished this hard-earned opportunity even more. She opened the lid of the rouge in a good mood, picked up some powder with her little finger and put it on the back of her hand, then gently spread it with her fingertips. It was indeed delicate and transparent. No wonder the vendor was so confident in selling this rouge to her!
"It's really good. The fragrance of this rouge is quite elegant and very pleasant to smell!" He praised the rouge lightly, but he didn't expect that the vendor opposite and the people around him stared at Yun Qianmeng with wide eyes!
The two people who were already very eye-catching once again attracted people's whispers and discussions because of Yun Qianmeng's voice. Especially since Yun Qianmeng was masked at this time, it aroused the speculation and curiosity of passers-by!
"Hehe! Thank you for the compliment, Madam! This rouge of mine is unique in Jiangzhou! Even the wives and daughters of several great masters in Jiangzhou like it very much! If Madam uses it, she will definitely be ten times more beautiful than she is now. I'm afraid that Madam will be the most beautiful woman in Xichu!" Seeing Yun Qianmeng praising his things so much, the peddler was delighted and praised Yun Qianmeng even more generously!
"I say, Li Er, you are so flattering with your mouth. You praise the most beautiful woman whenever you meet someone! The other day, you were in our house praising our eldest daughter as the most beautiful woman in the world. How come the most beautiful woman has changed today? What's more, this person, who I don't know whether it is a lady or a lady, is wearing a veil. How do you know that she is not an ugly woman with facial flaws?" At this time, a slightly sharp female voice came in from the other side. The extremely slanderous words were directed at Yun Qianmeng, causing Chu Feiyang, who was originally guarding Yun Qianmeng, to suddenly look gloomy!
Feeling the change in Chu Feiyang's aura, Yun Qianmeng looked up at him slightly, signaling him not to make a sound, and then turned to look at the women who were gradually approaching her. She saw that the woman who had just spoken was dressed in an ordinary maid's outfit, and behind her was a pretty woman walking slowly. This must be the eldest lady that the maid mentioned!
As for the eldest lady, there were several other women who were also dressed as ladies standing next to her. Passersby looked at these people and consciously made way. They must be the daughters of Jiangzhou officials!
At this moment, the women walking towards them all looked at Chu Feiyang's handsome face intentionally or unintentionally. Unfortunately, Chu Feiyang had lost his usual elegance at this time. He was so arrogant that he didn't even know whether the person walking towards him was fat or thin. He only stared at Yun Qianmeng, fearing that his beloved wife would be wronged!
"Since Li Er praises me so much, and I like this rouge very much, how about this, pack up all the rouge and powder on your stall for me today!" Looking at the maid who rushed in front of her arrogantly, Yun Qianmeng spoke without being affected at all!
After hearing Yun Qianmeng's words, Chu Feiyang obediently took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and threw it on the stall, fully cooperating with his beloved wife!
However, at this moment, a smile appeared in Chu Feiyang's gloomy eyes. It was worthy of Meng'er, the one he had chosen. With just one sentence, he made the maid with little experience blush!
At this moment, she bought up all the goods on Li Er's stall, so that the young lady mentioned by the maid could not buy a single thing, let alone hear Li Er's praise. The title of the most beautiful woman still fell firmly on Yun Qianmeng's head. These sarcastic little women could hear it but could not get it, and I am afraid they would bite their silver teeth to pieces!
How could Li Er have expected that Yun Qianmeng would be such a generous buyer, buying all of his stock for the day without bargaining. Looking at the ingot of silver worth fifty taels on the stall, he immediately nodded and bowed to carefully pack up all the rouge and powder, and he no longer cared about the little maid with anger in her eyes!
The girl felt a little scared when she saw the man and woman in front of her paying fifty taels at once!
Although the woman's face was covered by a veil and her appearance could not be seen clearly, the man was handsome, well-mannered, and generous. He might be from a well-known family. If she offended someone powerful for no reason, she was afraid that the master would expose her. Therefore, her tone gradually softened, and she shouted at Yun Qianmeng with a hint of unwillingness, "Hey, do you know who my young lady is? How dare you be so presumptuous!"
Yun Qianmeng glanced at the arrogant maid in front of her, a sneer spreading across her lips, and then she retorted, "Then I don't understand. What's so presumptuous about me buying rouge and powder here? Did I not pay the full amount or did I steal this young master's things to make this girl so angry? You should produce evidence. If you casually accuse me without any evidence, I will not let it go. I will bring the case to the government office and see how the upright master of Jiangzhou will give me an explanation!"
Yun Qianmeng's voice was crisp and delicate, yet with a rare coolness. In addition, she was wearing a light pink satin dress made of the most expensive ice silk in Kyoto. It was priceless and noble. Even though people didn't see her appearance, they were still shocked by her noble temperament!
Especially since Yun Qianmeng's words were clear and logical, the little maidservant was so angry that she couldn't think of what to say for a moment and could only stare at Yun Qianmeng in front of her with blazing eyes!
However, the little maid was so angry that she forgot that Chu Feiyang was standing behind Yun Qianmeng!
Seeing his wife being stared at, Chu Feiyang walked forward with a frosty face, took Yun Qianmeng in one hand, and led her to his side, blocking the sight of the little maid. Then he stared at the little maid with a sinister look, scaring the little maid so much that she took several steps back. With a pale face, she turned around and looked at the young lady behind her as if asking for help!
The young lady smiled gently, reached out and tapped her maid's forehead, then walked forward with a faint smile and apologized to Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng, "My servant was presumptuous, please don't mind it, sir!"
After she finished speaking, the young lady was seen staring at Chu Feiyang with longing and admiration in her eyes, and a slight blush appeared on her snow-white cheeks!
But Chu Feiyang acted as if she didn't exist. He took the bag handed over by the vendor with one hand, held Yun Qianmeng's hand with the other, turned around and left the crowd, and continued walking forward!
"Sister Zhu, who is that? Why is he so handsome? Oh my God, there is no such outstanding young man in our Jiangzhou!" Looking at Chu Feiyang's tall and straight back, a group of young ladies immediately rushed to Miss Zhu's side, asking about Chu Feiyang's identity!
Only Miss Zhu, who had just spoken, had a hint of displeasure in her eyes, and her gaze was fixed on the two people who were gradually going away. No one in Jiangzhou had ever embarrassed her like this. Today she made a fool of herself in public, and who knew how these rich ladies would laugh at her when they returned!
"If you ask me, only a beauty like Sister Zhu is worthy of that young man. They are simply a match made in heaven!" One of the young ladies noticed the displeasure in Miss Zhu's eyes and immediately changed her tone to praise her. However, after her eyes fell on Yun Qianmeng's slender and tall figure, she began to slander Yun Qianmeng again, "The woman next to that young man might just be his sister! I'm afraid she's also ugly, otherwise why would she cover her face in broad daylight?"
"That's absolutely right! In our Jiangzhou, Sister Zhu has the best family background and the noblest status. How can she be compared to that ugly girl?" Seeing this, the other ladies also changed the subject, praising Miss Zhu while strongly belittling Yun Qianmeng!
"Miss, how about I go and ask around to see if any merchant has moved to Jiangzhou?" The little maidservant even volunteered to follow Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng!
"No, let's go together! Daddy has been busy with the affairs of King Chu and Princess Chu recently. We have finally got some time to relax, so why not relax in this market? It will be boring to go back home anyway!" As she said that, Miss Zhu actually followed the two of them step by step, following the same path that Chu Feiyang had just walked on!
Seeing the determined look in her eyes, everyone knew that something good was going to happen, and immediately followed her, waiting to see Miss Zhu unveil the ugly woman!
"Alas!" Yun Qianmeng, who was walking in front, sighed slightly!
"What's wrong with Meng'er? Are you tired?" Chu Feiyang completely ignored the long line of flies following him, and his attention was only on Yun Qianmeng. But this was at the market, otherwise he really wanted to take Yun Qianmeng into his arms and comfort her!
Yun Qianmeng, however, shook her head slightly, then sighed, "I never thought my husband would be so popular and beloved! I'm wondering if it would be safer for him to wear a mask when he goes out in the future!"
Yun Qianmeng has always had sharp senses, so how could she not know the young ladies following behind her?
Chu Feiyang's appearance in this small market had already caused quite a stir, and now there was a long line of ants following him, which was really unpleasant. It was a nice outing, but now he had to start chasing away flies!
Hearing the sigh in Yun Qianmeng's voice, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Chu Feiyang's smiling eyes, and the aura around him instantly dropped cold. However, the tone he spoke to Yun Qianmeng was still gentle, "If you feel annoyed, why don't we go back!"
The good days of those self-righteous flies who had upset his Meng'er were over!
"I told you to run...how dare you sneak away...little bitch...I've raised you for so many years...it's time you repay me...I told you to go to the Green Building and eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks...you little bitch actually dared to sneak away...I'll beat you to death today..." Yun Qianmeng was about to speak when she heard a burst of shouting and cursing from not far away, followed by the sound of slaps, fists and kicks on her body!
Yun Qianmeng looked up and saw that the place where the noise came from was already surrounded by people, and the shouting and cursing became more rampant as the crowd grew larger and larger, and the obscene words came out of their mouths regardless of the occasion and place!
However, from the cursing, Yun Qianmeng already knew the general situation. Especially the strong unclearness in the voice, she was afraid that the person who beat and scolded her must be an alcoholic, and now he wanted to sell his own daughter for a few dollars for wine!
The onlookers all pointed at the violent father, but no one stepped forward to persuade him!
At this moment, a small figure suddenly rushed into the crowd, desperately pushed the middle-aged man away, and then pulled up the girl who was lying on the ground with wounds all over her body and rushed out of the crowd!
"You little bastard, you actually dared to push your father? Are you tired of living?" The middle-aged man never expected that he would be pushed down by his own son. He stumbled and turned around to chase after him!
It was only then that Yun Qianmeng saw clearly that it was only a little boy of eleven or twelve years old. He was struggling to pull a girl of fifteen or sixteen behind him. He stared at the bustling market with panicked eyes, not knowing where to hide. But their father was chasing them from behind, forcing the little boy to grit his teeth and pull his sister towards Yun Qianmeng...
"Ah..." Before Yun Qianmeng could say anything, the young ladies following behind her screamed first, and then a flurry of hurried footsteps were heard. It must be that the servants protected these young ladies to prevent them from being accidentally injured by this rude family of three!
However, as a result, the road behind Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang was completely blocked, forcing the little boy to pull his sister and hide behind Chu Feiyang in desperation!
At this time, Chu Feiyang looked at the three people rushing over, and quickly exchanged positions with Yun Qianmeng, holding her inside his body, not allowing outsiders to touch her at all!
"Get out of here!" The middle-aged man holding a wooden stick rushed to Chu Feiyang drunkenly and started swearing disrespectfully!
"Bang!" But before he could finish his words, Xi Lin, who had rushed over after hearing the sound, immediately punched him, knocking the middle-aged man to the ground!
The middle-aged man suddenly spat out three or four teeth from his mouth, and blood slowly flowed down the corner of his mouth. Half of his face swelled up instantly. He lay on the ground for a while and couldn't get up, but in return he received cheers from the onlookers!
"Xi Lin, drag this man to see the official!" Chu Feiyang didn't even look at the man, handed the bag in his hand to Xi Lin, and then gave the order in a stern voice!
"Yes!" Xi Lin immediately dragged the middle-aged man to the Jiangzhou prefectural government office! But in his heart, he knew very well that the prince had asked him to hand this man over to the authorities. His crime was not forcing a woman of good character into prostitution, but for offending the princess! He was afraid that if this crime was confirmed, this man's life would be over!
"Daddy..." Little did they know that the girl, who had never spoken a word, called out softly with tears in her eyes as she watched the middle-aged man being dragged away. Then, regardless of the pain in her body, she dragged her brother to Chu Feiyang and Yun Qianmeng and was about to kneel down!
"Sister, what are you doing?" Unexpectedly, the little boy was very stubborn. No matter how his sister pulled him, he still stood up straight and refused to kneel down. He even pulled his sister's hands hard, but still refused to let her kneel down!
"Let's go!" Chu Feiyang didn't take action just now for the brother and sister, so Yun Qianmeng had no intention of accepting other people's gratitude to them or appreciating the little boy's stubbornness!
No matter what kind of disagreement occurred between the brother and sister in front of her, Yun Qianmeng simply took another step and continued walking forward with Chu Feiyang!
The bustling business in the market did not change because of the scene just now. Now that the bad guys got the retribution they deserved, the onlookers who came to watch the fun returned to their own tracks!
Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang walked slowly along the street, but when they saw a rice shop with a plaque with the word "Rong" on it, Chu Feiyang paused for a moment!
Yun Qianmeng naturally noticed this rice shop. The surname "Rong" was rare in Western Chu, and the only family that could openly hang a plaque with the word "Rong" on it was probably the Rong family in Kyoto!
"This rice shop is really big!" Looking at the area occupied by the rice shop and all the kinds of goods displayed inside, Chu Feiyang spoke lightly!
Upon hearing this, Yun Qianmeng nodded slightly, then spoke softly, "As expected of the Rong family! Jiangzhou is a hilly area, not suitable for growing crops like rice, so the Rong family opened a rice shop here, and naturally they are making a fortune every day! Furthermore, the Rong family is wealthy and powerful, and judging by the scale of this rice shop, it's probably the one with the most comprehensive variety in Jiangzhou. It's a sure-win business!"
"There's more than that! Just like our route from Kyoto to Youzhou this time, Jiangzhou is on it. This also shows that Jiangzhou is more important in terms of geographical location. If a war breaks out, apart from the grain and grass transported by water and land by Su Qi, the rest of the money that the court cannot afford will probably need to be supported by the Rong family. The Rong family opened rice shops in important counties and cities. On the one hand, it was approved by the court, and on the other hand, it was used by the court to deal with emergencies!" Looking at the people coming in and out of the rice shop, Chu Feiyang's eyes sparkled as he spoke!
"Is this the reason why you came out today?" Yun Qianmeng spoke with a smile, but there was a hint of danger in her tone!
Chu Feiyang suddenly came back to his senses. Through the hazy veil, he saw his beloved wife's cold eyes. He immediately said in a flattering tone, "How could that be? The most important thing today is to accompany Meng'er to relax! It's just a coincidence that we ran into the Rong family's rice shop! After walking for half a day, I think Meng'er must be tired. Let's go to the restaurant to rest for a while!"
After he finished speaking, Chu Feiyang escorted Yun Qianmeng to the largest restaurant in the market. As soon as they stepped through the threshold of the restaurant, the waiter ran up to them and greeted them enthusiastically, "Please come in, sirs!"
"Are there any private rooms?" Chu Feiyang glanced around the restaurant and saw that the lobby was spacious, bright and very clean. The waiters were serving the dishes in an orderly manner. However, he secretly hoped that Yun Qianmeng could get a better rest!
"What a coincidence! All the private rooms are full today! How about this: the two guests please go to the second floor. The seats on the second floor are covered by screens and are less noisy than in the lobby!" The waiter's mind worked very quickly and he made a suggestion in an instant!
"Let's do this!" Yun Qianmeng was worried that Chu Feiyang had been gone for such a long time and was afraid that the wound on his right arm would split open, so she decided to follow the waiter upstairs!
However, although the second floor is not a private room, the scenery is very elegant. There are exquisite potted plants in every corner, and each table is separated by a screen. Although it is not as sealed as a private room, it also has a good barrier effect. The birdsong and flowers painted on the screen are also quite unique, which further enhances the level of dining!
"Sir, would you like to sit by the window?" The waiter asked cautiously while patiently waiting for Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang to take in the scenery on the second floor!
"Let's sit by the window!" Yun Qianmeng replied with a smile, and then picked a screen with a picture of pine trees, and sat down with Chu Feiyang. Only then did they realize that there was a shimmering scene outside the window. Under the sunlight, the lake outside the window was shining with fish-scale light, which made it almost impossible to open one's eyes. The scenery was truly unique!
"Bring the most exquisite pastries and a pot of Longjing tea!" Seeing that Yun Qianmeng's expression was attracted by the scenery outside, Chu Feiyang spoke calmly!
Upon hearing this, the waiter immediately smiled and quickly walked downstairs to prepare refreshments!
"This restaurant is quite interesting. It is surrounded by a lake. No wonder the private rooms are so full!" Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but admire the fishermen casting their nets on the lake.
But his hands carefully touched Chu Feiyang's right arm, and asked with a concerned tone, "Does the wound hurt?"
Chu Feiyang couldn't help but smile softly as he felt his heart warm. He said softly, "It's okay! The bleeding has stopped and it will heal in a few days. Don't worry too much! But you, from Kyoto to Youzhou, the weather went from extremely cold to extremely hot along the way. I was really worried about you! Fortunately, this time... who!"
But before Chu Feiyang could finish his words, he suddenly looked alert. His sharp voice immediately made Yun Qianmeng turn her gaze outside the screen, only to see the brother and sister she had just met at the market walking up the stairs and towards their seats!
It was not until this moment that Yun Qianmeng saw the appearance of the brother and sister clearly!
The two of them looked surprisingly similar, but unlike the ladies in Kyoto, the woman in front of him had a wheat-colored skin!
She had a petite figure and an extremely beautiful face, but her two thick black eyebrows diluted the softness of her face, revealing a rare heroic spirit, making this woman look unyielding!
She also had a pair of bright and sparkling eyes, and there was a hint of spirit and pride in her eyes when she looked at Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang. It must be this pride that made her unwilling to succumb to her father and be sold into a brothel!
The little boy next to her was a handsome boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes. Although he was still young and his eyes had not yet grown up, he was a rare and beautiful child. His skin color was the same as his sister's. Although it was not often seen in Kyoto, he gave people a healthy feeling!
Yun Qianmeng looked at the brother and sister standing in front of her through the veil. She saw that their clothes were tattered and some of them were torn by their father. Fortunately, the weather was cold at that time, otherwise the women's skin would be exposed. In this conservative and feudal ancient times, the women would definitely suffer greater harm!
However, when Yun Qianmeng noticed a scar on the woman's face, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked as if he was thinking about something!
"Can you please let my father go!" The woman pulled her brother and pleaded in a very low voice to Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang who were sitting in front of her!
"Sister, why do you have to plead for him! This is not the first time. Do you still have to risk your life for him even if he sells us out?" Before Chu Feiyang could speak, the boy started yelling first, firmly disagreeing with his sister pleading for his father!
"He is our father after all!" Hearing her brother's objection, the woman lowered her head and whispered, "Please let my father go. I am willing to sell myself to you and work like a slave!"
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng frowned slightly beneath her veil, feeling that the woman's eyes were totally inconsistent with her actions!
How could a person with such a sharp eye beg in such a humble manner?
"We don't need cattle or horses in our family!" Chu Feiyang immediately rejected the woman's wishful request, then picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip of the freshly brewed Longjing tea!
"How do you make a living on a daily basis?" Little did Yun Qianmeng know that he was asking a completely unrelated question at this moment!
It was obvious that the other party had not expected Yun Qianmeng to ask such a question. The siblings paused for a moment before the woman slowly spoke, "We have a few acres of land at home. We usually grow sweet potatoes and corn to earn some food for our livelihood!"
Hearing her say this, Yun Qianmeng nodded, but her eyes were looking at the delicate and smooth back of the woman's hand, and then turned to the little boy. Without exception, he also had a pair of pampered hands!
"You guys go back! The government will judge your father. We are not the government, so we naturally cannot make the decision to release him! Moreover, your father was at fault in this matter. If you decide to let bygones be bygones, I think the government will not make it too difficult for him! Instead of begging us here, it would be more effective to go to the government office quickly!" Yun Qianmeng spoke slowly, her tone cold and slightly chilly, with a hint of imperceptible coldness, but it made it impossible to disobey the meaning of her words!
Unexpectedly, Yun Qianmeng would speak like this. A flash of surprise crossed the woman's eyes. She immediately raised her head and looked at Yun Qianmeng, but because Yun Qianmeng was wearing a veil, she could not see Yun Qianmeng's expression, let alone guess what Yun Qianmeng was thinking at the moment. She could only stand there with a frown in embarrassment. Just as she was about to beg for mercy again, she heard a noisy sound of footsteps behind her!
"Sir, my young lady is the daughter of the governor of Jiangzhou. As long as you are willing, our master will release their father!" The little maid immediately approached Chu Feiyang at the instruction of her young lady. While trying to please him, she deliberately told Chu Feiyang about her young lady's noble status!
"When did your young lady become the governor of Jiangzhou?" Chu Feiyang, who seldom spoke, sneered coldly without giving any face!
The pair of narrow eyes, filled with frost and snow, shot towards the little maid who was approaching him. The fierceness in his eyes not only made the maid stop in her tracks, but also made her take a few steps back in fear!
"Young Master, what you said is absolutely right! It's just that they have a deep affection for each other as father and daughter. If I ask for your help, Daddy might show some leniency!" Miss Zhu secretly glared at her maid, then walked forward herself, and stood in front of the table regardless of the taboo between men and women. She raised her hand holding the silk and lifted the loose hair by her ear and hooked it behind her ear. It seemed like an unintentional action, but people could smell the fragrance from her sleeves!
Yun Qianmeng sniffed the slightly rich aroma, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes, and she said lightly, "Miss Zhu, the incense you're wearing seems to be the popular scent among the ladies of Kyoto last year. How come Miss Zhu likes this scent so much that she treats other people's discarded scents as treasures!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Miss Zhu's face turned red, and a low laugh came from behind her!
"If you really want to rescue your father, why not ask Miss Zhu for help!" Yun Qianmeng stood up after saying this. He was not on the same level as his opponent, so he would not feel a sense of accomplishment even if he won. He was just a little annoyed by being entangled endlessly like this. A good half day was wasted like this!
Chu Feiyang watched Yun Qianmeng stand up, and immediately followed. The two of them disappeared in front of everyone in an instant!
"Huan'er, you are a dead man, why don't you hurry up and follow them to find out who that is!" After a while, Miss Zhu came back to her senses from her anger, and yelled at her maid. Then she glared fiercely at the shabby brother and sister in front of her, and left the restaurant arrogantly!
"Princess, what is this?" Mu Chun and others had been waiting in the carriage for a long time. When they saw Yun Qianmeng and Chu Feiyang get into the carriage, they pointed at the bundle and asked curiously!
"Take these rouge and powder and use them!" Except for important banquets, Yun Qianmeng hardly ever used these rouge and powder except for basic skin care, so she generously gave them to her maids!
After getting along with each other for more than half a year, Mu Chun and the others have become very humble. They did not rush to grab the things in the bundle just because Ying Qiu was not there. Instead, they repacked the bundle and divided it among themselves after they returned!
The carriage slowly drove out of the market and arrived at the door of the inn after a while!
"Fei Yang, do you think there is anything wrong with that brother and sister?" After changing into a home dress, Yun Qianmeng took off the gauze hat on her head and immediately felt a lot more relaxed. However, a strange feeling lingered in her heart!
Seeing Yun Qianmeng talking about this, Chu Feiyang nodded and said, "I have sent secret guards to follow them! However, if this is a setup, I'm afraid it won't be so easy for us to discover anything unusual! How did Meng'er find out that something was wrong?"
After he finished speaking, Chu Feiyang asked Yun Qianmeng curiously, wondering in his heart whether the two of them noticed the same place!
Hearing this, Yun Qianmeng frowned slightly, recalling the details of her observation of the siblings. She slowly spoke, "If they're in disguise, most people will focus on their faces and clothing! But few would notice their hands! If those siblings really were growing sweet potatoes and corn at home, how could their hands be so delicate and smooth? Their nails are also clean and translucent, not at all the dry, cracked hands of a farmer! And even though that woman tried her best to conceal her expression, the innate arrogance in her eyes couldn't be deceived by a temporary disguise!"
Chu Feiyang glanced at Yun Qianmeng with admiration, then nodded to Mu Chun and told her to go down and prepare for the evening. He then continued, "Indeed! However, no matter how perfect their plan is, there will always be a moment when the clues are revealed!"
"What surprised me was that I actually wanted to work like a slave to repay my husband!" Yun Qianmeng found it funny thinking about Chu Feiyang's unexpected good fortune today! If Chu Feiyang was interested in those wealthy ladies, then all his years as the Left Prime Minister would have been in vain!
Hearing the teasing in Yun Qianmeng's words, Chu Feiyang couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seemed that he really should put on a mask before going out next time, so as not to be laughed at by his wife!
Mu Chun, who had gone downstairs to prepare dinner, had not returned yet, but Xi Lin went outside to report something!
"What's the matter?" Chu Feiyang asked when he saw Xi Lin's figure!
Hearing his master's question, Xi Lin immediately walked into the inner room, bowed respectfully, and reported, "Your Highness, the prefect Zhu just sent someone to report that officials from Jiangzhou will be welcoming your Highness and your wife at the posthouse tonight!"
"How was the person Miss Zhu sent to follow you dealt with?" Yun Qianmeng lifted the lid of the bowl and took a sip elegantly. This relieved the fatigue of half a day, and she asked Xi Lin in a light voice!
"I ordered people to knock him out and throw him into Zhu's house!" Xi Lin answered the questions of his two masters as diligently as ever!
"In that case, you should go back to Magistrate Zhu and tell him that the prince is not feeling well and cannot attend the banquet today!" It was not a must-attend banquet, and Chu Feiyang had a noble status, so he could naturally turn it down!
Besides, Miss Zhu didn't know Chu Feiyang's identity, so it was better to have less trouble than more. If these ancient ladies started crying, making a fuss, and even threatening to hang themselves, then they would have gained an enemy, Zhu Zhong!
After all, Zhu Zhong was a relatively honest official, and Jiangzhou was prosperous and peaceful under his jurisdiction. However, he probably loved his daughter so much that he raised Miss Zhu to be so shameless, which was quite surprising!
Hearing Yun Qianmeng's instructions, Xi Lin immediately responded and then turned and left the east wing!
But unexpectedly, Zhu Zhong was not discouraged. He actually followed Xi Lin to the east wing to ask to see Chu Feiyang!
"Let him go back!" Upon hearing this, Chu Feiyang calmly picked up a piece of fish for Yun Qianmeng and told her to be careful with the fish bones. He then busied himself with serving her a bowl of soup and placed it aside!
Xi Lin secretly glanced at Chu Feiyang and was about to turn around when Yun Qianmeng called him, "Zhu Zhizhou, please go to the side hall and sit for a while!"
After saying that, Yun Qianmeng continued to eat under Chu Feiyang's resentful gaze. After eating the piece of fish in the bowl, Yun Qianmeng slowly said, "Since they have invited us twice in a row, we must know what their purpose is!"
However, no matter what their purpose is, I will not let them get what they want!
Zhu Zhong naturally came with a purpose. Seeing his little daughter clamoring to him to see the King of Chu, he could only use his position to invite Chu Feiyang to attend the banquet tonight!
Who knew that Chu Feiyang was so smart and strong that he only sent his personal guards to inform Zhu Zhong, forcing him to sacrifice his dignity and invite him. Until now, he had no idea how his daughter fell in love with the King of Chu!
"Sorry for keeping Magistrate Zhu waiting for so long!" After finishing dinner with Yun Qianmeng, Chu Feiyang strode into the side hall. Seeing that Zhu Zhong was holding a teacup in his hand but looked obviously dazed, he deliberately reminded him!
Hearing Chu Feiyang's voice, Zhu Zhong suddenly came back to his senses. He immediately put down the teacup in his hand, stood up, and respectfully saluted Chu Feiyang, "Your subordinate greets the prince!"
"Get up! What's so important that makes Zhu Zhizhou come to the inn so late at night?" Seeing that it was already dark outside, Chu Feiyang asked lightly!
Hearing Chu Feiyang's calm tone, Zhu Zhong couldn't tell what Chu Feiyang was feeling at the moment. He suppressed his selfish thoughts and spoke with the selflessness he showed at work. "Your Highness, the officials in Jiangzhou have long heard of your great reputation and would like to invite you to dinner tonight. Firstly, we would like to ask you for advice on how to be an official, and secondly, we all want to see your demeanor. Please do us the honor!"
Chu Feiyang sat in the first seat, holding a bowl of hot tea in his hand. He stared sharply at Zhu Zhong who was looking down, and slowly said, "Zhu Zhizhou is very thoughtful! However, I have just had dinner with the princess, so Zhu Zhizhou is unfortunate to be a step late!"
Being stared at by Chu Feiyang's shrewd eyes, Zhu Zhong always felt that he had been seen through, but he didn't dare to reveal his true intentions. He could only continue to speak, "No problem, no problem. In addition to the banquet, I have also prepared some entertainment singing and dancing. Please do me a favor, Your Highness! Your Highness has been working hard for the court, and I believe it must be very tiring. Why not take advantage of these few days to relax and make the trip to Jiangzhou worthwhile!"
"What does Zhizhou Zhu mean by the singing and dancing as entertainment?" Little did he know, Yun Qianmeng had seen through Zhu Zhong's little thoughts in advance. She walked into the side hall with a bowl of medicine in her hand, walked to Chu Feiyang's side while Zhu Zhong saluted, and then turned to Zhu Zhong with a smile in her eyes, waiting for his answer!
"To answer your question, Princess, we have only invited famous singers and dancers from Jiangzhou to entertain us!" Somehow, even though the Princess of Chu faced him with a smile, Zhu Zhong only felt that the pressure on him was even greater!
This reminded him of Yun Qianmeng's arrangements for coming to the inn the day before, and his heart tightened slightly. He was initially attracted to the woman in front of him.
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