Now that I am outside, I naturally cannot call him the emperor, as it will reveal my identity.
"Sorry, Che, Brother Che..."
The girl's jade-like earlobes were flushed red as she stood in front of the queue.
Behind him is Lou Che.
The man was wearing a white silk robe, which made him look tall and slender. He had an ethereal and handsome appearance, which attracted many passionate glances from women.
They covered their faces with fans and secretly looked at this man who looked like a banished immortal, whispering about him until their faces blushed.
The little fool just felt that there seemed to be more people queuing around. The sugar-roasted chestnut business was really good, and it was surrounded by people in an instant.
The guard walked up to the emperor who was being watched by many women and asked.
"Master Lou, I will be queuing here. You and Miss Ruan Mian can go to the restaurant next door and take a rest."
It was indeed not a good idea to cause any more commotion, so Lou Che held the girl's willow-like wrist.
"Mianmian, come with me."
The girl's watery eyes were still longing for the roasted chestnuts that were so plump that they were about to burst, but she did not dare to disobey the emperor's order.
Zui Yaxuan.
The most luxurious taverns in the city mostly rely on attracting aristocratic families as their main source of income. Those who come here to consume are all wealthy people, either rich or noble.
They arrived at the right time today and happened to catch Miss Yueying dancing on the stage.
"Please follow me, both of you."
Ruan Mian's nose was filled with the scent of powder mixed with the smell of alcohol. Although she felt uncomfortable, she had never seen a scene where dozens of men spent huge sums of money just to make Yueying smile.
A look of curiosity blossomed on the girl's bright and charming face, and she looked around with a radiant look as she stood on tiptoe.
Lou Che gently waved the folding fan in his hand. In his opinion, the girl lying by the window was a thousand times more beautiful than the courtesan on the stage.
"Your Majesty, Brother Che, why are they throwing silver at the feet of beautiful sister?"
The system listened to the host's inner thoughts, and its expression could only be described as speechless.
The servant who was pouring the wine smiled, realizing that this was probably the girl's first time at Zui Ya Xuan.
So he explained, "You don't know, Miss Yueying only goes on stage once a month, depending on her mood. She sells her art, not her body. No amount of money or power can change her rules, so young men who admire her can only express their love in this way, hoping to gain Miss Yueying's favor for a night."
After the servant finished speaking, he looked up and saw Ruan Mian's profile.
The girl has picturesque eyebrows and beautiful eyes, and her long black hair is tied up with a simple wooden hairpin. She is truly a beauty.
He was so engrossed that he didn't even notice that the wine had spilled.
"cough."
Lou Che pursed his lips and coughed a few times, bringing the dazed servant back to his senses.
"Excuse me, sir. I'll clean it up right away."
The servant took off the rag from his shoulder and wiped the table again. He was too embarrassed to look at the girl by the window. She would be even more beautiful if she stood with Miss Yueying.
The clear and melodious sound of the piano is pleasant to the ears, and the woman on the stage covers her face with a white veil.
Her graceful figure is wrapped in a light blue gauze dress, with a hollow gold hairpin in her hair, making her look as charming as a lotus emerging from clear water.
As the moonlight swirls, her slender waist and delicate hands are fascinating.
The dance is over.
Ruan Mian couldn't help but clap his hands, "Wow, she dances so beautifully."
Lou Che held the wine glass with his slender fingers and took a sip, not moved by Yueying's beauty.
Next is the time for the courtesan to choose her destined partner. If she doesn't meet the right one, Yueying will close the door and refuse visitors.
"Brother Che, who do you think the beautiful sister will choose?"
The man took the sugar-roasted chestnuts bought by the guard and helped her peel them.
"I don't know. Come over here, Mianmian."
"Hey, isn't this the one we were queuing for just now? I thought you didn't want me to buy it..."
The girl was like a small animal waiting to be fed, lying obediently beside the table. The emperor peeled one and she ate one, and the atmosphere was peaceful.
“Knock knock.”
The servant who had just poured the wine knocked on the door again, lowered his head and dared not look in Ruan Mian's direction.
He asked, "Sir, my daughter invites you to a private room for a chat. Is that convenient?"
When the girl heard this, a mischievous smile appeared in her pretty eyes. Hmm, so it turns out that His Majesty was chosen.
Lou Che used a silk handkerchief to wipe away the chestnut crumbs on the girl's cheek, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a fragile treasure.
He didn't even turn around, and his tone was indifferent.
"Please tell Miss Yueying that I am not feeling well and will not be coming."
Ruan Mian stared blankly at the man's face that looked perfectly healthy. Why was he feeling unwell?
The girl opened her mouth slightly and took the chestnut handed to her. His slightly cool fingertips brushed across the girl's wet lower lip.
The servant had just left.
A loud roar came from outside. "Who do you think you are? It's a great blessing for you to receive Miss Yueying's invitation, and yet you don't even want to go!"
Another unfriendly male voice said, "You ignorant thing, I don't even have this chance!"
It turned out that the regular customers of the tavern were angry when they saw Lou Che rejected the invitation of the courtesan. Many people wanted to see Miss Yueying but were unable to do so, but that guy actually refused directly.
Ruan Mian asked hesitantly, "Brother Che, are you really not going to take a look?"
Even she herself was curious about what kind of charming appearance the woman with stunning dancing posture had under her veil.
When the man heard this, his eyelashes drooped, covering the dark color surging in his cold eyes.
He is unhappy.
"Mianmian wants me to go see her?"
The girl didn't notice the hint of displeasure in the man's words, and said foolishly, "I think my sister is very beautiful. I'm curious about what she looks like."
Lou Che stopped peeling chestnuts, narrowed his narrow eyes, poured a glass of wine and handed it to the girl who was still chattering.
Ruan Mian subconsciously took it and drank it thinking it was tea.
"Ugh... cough cough!"
Her throat was so sore from the spiciness that the sudden mist swirled around her and her light pink eyes turned red.
"Your Majesty, you are so evil!"
The girl was so aggrieved that before she could say a few more words, her little head became dizzy.
"Why are the tables turning? There are actually two emperors!"
After drinking only half a glass of wine, the girl was already drowsy and started talking nonsense.
Her weak body was held in Lou Che's arms, and she could smell the bitter smell of medicine coming from the man.
Ruan Mian fanned it with her soft palms, "It stinks, let me go!"
He struggled to get down, but was held tightly and couldn't move.
"Woo woo, you stinky man, let me go."
If she were sober at other times, she would never dare to say such outrageous words.
If you are not careful, your entire family will be implicated.
Alcohol makes cowards brave, the little guy said, pointing at the emperor’s nose.
"Although you may look pretty, you are actually a sickly person. It will be difficult for you to carry on the family line. Otherwise, why didn't you marry Princess Pingyang?"
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