Qin Yu had been wanting to see Nangong Lexi play music, and since Zhao Yan had said so, Qin Yu nodded.
"Alright, then we shall go with Brother Xiong Ba."
Seeing Qin Yu agree, Nangong Lexi became happy and nodded excitedly.
Led by the maids, the group soon arrived at the depths of the Garden of Ten Thousand Flowers.
The flowers planted deep within this garden are all rare and precious varieties, each worth no less than a thousand gold pieces.
Qin Yu couldn't help but compare his own imperial garden with this place, but he found that the value of the flowers in his imperial garden was less than one-third of that in the depths of this garden.
"Indeed, I need to make more money, otherwise I won't even have a decent garden."
Qin Yu shook his head.
However, with state-owned cigarette factories and state-owned breweries now developing steadily, it's only a matter of time before he makes a fortune.
"Brother Huang, look, that's Chrysanthemum Terrace!"
At this moment, Nangong Lexi tugged at Qin Yu's hand, pointed in a direction, and said to him.
When Qin Yu turned his head and saw the chrysanthemum platform, a look of amazement appeared in his eyes.
In the very center of the Wanhua Garden, there was a huge spiral tiered flowerbed, with each tier filled with various rare chrysanthemums.
In the very center there is a high platform, which is also planted with chrysanthemums.
But this chrysanthemum is different from ordinary chrysanthemums; each of its petals is a different color.
Under the sunlight, it seemed as if a rainbow was rising above the flower bed.
"So beautiful!"
Zhao Yan stared at the beautiful seven-colored chrysanthemums, completely lost in thought.
Seeing her lost in thought, Qin Yu also became interested in the colorful chrysanthemums.
"Brother Xiongba, what variety is this chrysanthemum?"
Qin Yu looked at Nangong Lexi and asked.
"This chrysanthemum is called the Fantasy Chrysanthemum. It can only be found in Wanhua Garden, and Wanhua Garden never sells it to the public, so it is extremely rare. Every year during the Autumn Festival, many people come from other places just to see the Fantasy Chrysanthemum in bloom."
Hearing Nangong Lexi say that the flowers were not for sale, Qin Yu sighed.
He originally wanted to buy a few more plants to plant in the Zhao residence and the palace, so that Zhao Yan could see them at any time.
Seeing Qin Yu sigh, Nangong Lexi smiled slightly before lowering her voice and whispering in his ear.
"I might as well tell you, Brother Huang, that the Master of Ten Thousand Flowers invited me to play music at the Autumn Appreciation Gathering, and the condition he gave me was to give me a 'Colorful Chrysanthemum'. If you want it, Brother Huang, I can give it to you."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's eyes lit up.
However, Qin Yu wasn't that shameless.
"Brother Xiongba, I cannot accept this reward without having done anything in return..."
Qin Yu immediately wanted to give Nangong Xiong Ba some good things in exchange.
However, Nangong Lexi shook her head.
"Brother Huang taught me the art of musical notes before, and I was just wondering how to repay you, so you don't need to be so polite."
Since Nangong Lexi had said so, Qin Yu had no choice but to nod.
He will have the opportunity to repay this kindness in the future.
"Musician Nangong, the master wants to see you."
At this moment, the maid who had gone to inform them returned and curtsied.
Seeing that the other party only wanted to see Nangong Lexi, Qin Yu consciously did not follow.
Not long after, Nangong Lexi returned.
"Brother Huang, please come with me."
As she spoke, Nangong Lexi led the two to a pavilion.
"I will perform a piece on the nearby pavilion in a moment. Please make yourselves at home, Brother Huang."
Nangong Lexi said with a smile.
Qin Yu nodded.
The pavilion here is situated on a high point, offering a panoramic view of the scenery below.
Seeing the satisfied looks on Qin Yu's and the others' faces, Nangong Lexi then walked towards the pavilion where she was playing music.
When her figure was hidden by the gauze curtain, Qin Yu reluctantly withdrew his gaze.
Seeing Qin Yu reluctantly withdraw his gaze, Zhao Yan couldn't help but smile.
"Your Majesty, is Young Master Nangong handsome? If Your Majesty is interested, why not try to have a deeper conversation with him?"
Zhao Yan asked with a smile.
Upon hearing Zhao Yan's teasing words, Qin Yu immediately jumped up.
"My beloved concubine, please don't talk nonsense. I only talked about music with this Xiong Ba. I, Qin Yu, swear that even if I die outside or jump off this building, I will never like men."
Qin Yu looked anxious.
Although he always felt like he was being turned gay when facing Nangong Xiong Ba, he would definitely get angry with anyone who said he had homosexual tendencies.
"Hehe, Your Majesty, you shouldn't say that, otherwise Young Master Nangong will be sad if he hears it."
Zhao Yan covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
Seeing the girl's mischievous expression, Qin Yu immediately realized that she was teasing him!
"It seems that if I don't prove it, my beloved concubine will really think that I have homosexual tendencies!"
Qin Yu suddenly hugged Zhao Yan tightly, his large hands roaming over her body.
"ah!"
Zhao Yan screamed and quickly covered her face.
"Your Majesty, this won't work!"
However, Qin Yu had no intention of letting her go after hearing this.
"Hehe, why not? Just pull down the gauze curtain!"
Qin Yu chuckled and pretended to actually untie the gauze curtain.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Yan immediately sprang up from Qin Yu's arms like a startled rabbit.
"No, Your Majesty, we must do it back in the palace!"
Zhao Yan gripped the gauze curtain and shook her head desperately as she spoke.
Although Qin Yu and I have done many bold and embarrassing things together, doing that kind of thing in this place is still too daring.
Seeing her terrified expression, Qin Yu was already secretly overjoyed.
He then used one hand to brace against the pavilion pillar behind him, pinning Zhao Yan down.
"Does my beloved concubine still dare to ridicule me?"
Qin Yu gently touched Zhao Yan's forehead and asked with a smile.
Zhao Yan quickly shook her head.
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. I was truly not mocking you!"
Although Zhao Yan was teasing Qin Yu, she was actually doing it for Qin Yu's own good by encouraging him to have a deeper conversation with Nangong Lexi.
"Um?"
Qin Yu gave a soft "hmm," as if she were questioning him.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Yan quickly waved her hand.
"Your Majesty, please spare me. I will never dare to do it again."
Seeing that Zhao Yan had finally behaved, Qin Yu released her.
Zhao Yan quickly sat back down, her face flushed.
At the same time, she glanced at the pavilion where Nangong Lexi was not far away.
"Miss Nangong, this is all I can do to help you. Whether you and His Majesty are destined to be together depends on your fate."
Zhao Yan sighed.
...
Meanwhile, in the pavilion, Nangong Lexi untied the hair tie that had been binding her head and then pinned up her long black hair with a hairpin.
Almost instantly, she transformed from a fair-skinned, handsome young man into a stunningly beautiful young woman with a cool and aloof demeanor.
"Brother Huang, I hope my song will move you and invite you to join me at the Wonderful Music Gathering."
Nangong Lexi gently stroked the strings of the zither, thinking to herself.
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