"Young Master Liang?"
Li Chang'an was quite surprised that Liang Xuanjing would come to her shop.
"To be honest, I came here specifically to see the princess."
Liang Xuanjing ignored Feng Beichuan's angry glare and walked straight to Li Chang'an's side.
This was the first time Tao Yaojun had ever seen Feng Beichuan with such a murderous expression. She found the scene extremely amusing and couldn't help but say, "Where did this young master come from? He's so handsome. Your Highness should be careful, lest he abduct the princess!"
As he spoke, he winked at Liang Xuanjing with his peach blossom eyes, which were as clear as autumn water.
If it were anyone else, they would naturally get goosebumps, but Liang Xuanjing was no stranger to the world. He actually smiled openly at the devilishly handsome man in front of him.
"Hahaha... This young master is truly a remarkable person. If I were Her Highness the Princess, I would certainly like him very much too!"
Tao Yaojun couldn't help but chuckle softly, and then risked his life to utter some outrageous words.
As expected, he was met with a cold, stern look from Feng Beichuan.
Liang Xuanjing shrugged, appearing indifferent, but then noticed the object in Tao Yaojun's hand and his eye twitched. He then said, "Does this young master really like that peach blossom brocade? I've seen you holding it the whole time."
Tao Yaojun said with delight, "Young master has excellent taste. To be honest, I think it suits me very well. But since you also know the name of this brocade, you must be quite knowledgeable about these things, right?"
"No, it's just that my younger sister really likes this Peach Blossom Brocade and keeps mentioning it to me, that's how I found out about it."
As Liang Xuanjing spoke, he smiled brightly, his tone carrying a hint of mockery and sarcasm.
Tao Yaojun wasn't annoyed. He looked Liang Xuanjing up and down and said quietly, "Young master, you're quite good with words at such a young age, but... but look to the side, the prince's eyes are probably going to tear you to pieces."
Liang Xuanjing turned his head and saw that Feng Beichuan was staring at him intently, with a look that sent chills down his spine.
"Young Master Liang, can you tell me now what business do you have with the princess?" Feng Beichuan said coldly.
Liang Xuanjing felt a little uneasy under his gaze. He thought for a moment, his bright eyes gleaming, and said, "Actually, I didn't come to see Princess Yong'an for any particular reason, but... didn't Your Highness give me two strings of candied hawthorns yesterday? They caused me a toothache all night. Did Your Highness not say anything about it?"
Li Chang'an, listening from the side, couldn't help but laugh. He thought to himself that this young master of the Liang family was truly a person who could drive people crazy, but he was also happy to watch the show from the sidelines.
Feng Beichuan twitched his lips and said disdainfully, "To be able to call forcible seizure a 'gift,' Young Master Liang's ability to distort the truth is truly admirable."
Feng Beichuan's words were full of sarcasm, but Liang Xuanjing readily agreed, saying, "Your Highness is too kind. I never thought I would earn Your Highness's admiration."
Tao Yaojun listened with great interest. He looked at Liang Xuanjing with a hint of admiration and said, "This... Young Master Liang, is it? He is not old, but his abilities are truly remarkable. He can make His Highness the Regent admit defeat. He is indeed worthy of admiration."
Liang Xuanjing accepted the "praise" quite naturally, and said happily, "My name is Liang Xuanjing. Thank you for your praise, young master. May I ask your name?"
"Xuanjing...what a nice name."
Tao Yaojun said casually, her tone calm and unwavering; it was probably just a polite remark.
"Peach Blossom Lord".
He replied again.
The other party's conciseness clearly indicated that they found the so-called "etiquette" of exchanging names both troublesome and boring. Liang Xuanjing, however, seemed to be thinking and said, "Peach Blossom Lord... Your name is indeed quite unique."
"What a coincidence, I think so too."
Tao Yaojun readily accepted.
Feng Beichuan, watching the two of them chatting away, found it all rather strange. So he interrupted, "Gentlemen, the princess and I are still here. Could you please not be so inconsiderate?"
But Liang Xuanjing ignored him and said after a moment, "Then I will take my leave. Please do as you wish."
Before leaving, he glanced at Tao Yaojun again, who was also looking at him. Liang Xuanjing then said softly, "Farewell."
Tao Yaojun nodded slightly.
After Liang Xuanjing left, Li Chang'an and Feng Beichuan exchanged some more instructions and then left as well, leaving Tao Yaojun alone in the shop, looking at the fine piece of fallen peach brocade in her hand and sighing to the heavens—she was truly unlucky.
If only I hadn't wasted so much time talking, I should have taken advantage of Liang Xuanjing's arrival to distract the two men and made a run for it.
As the two walked back, Feng Beichuan said, "You've replaced Qin Xia's people. Aren't you afraid she'll cause trouble for you again?"
Li Chang'an smiled nonchalantly and said, "Let them make a fuss. It's not like it's the first or second time. We'll just deal with whatever they say."
Feng Beichuan suddenly laughed, and under Li Chang'an's puzzled gaze, he explained, "It's nothing, I just think you look especially cute."
Li Chang'an rolled his eyes at him, but surprisingly, he didn't even get goosebumps. It seemed that he was immune to this man's glib tongue.
The two walked side by side in silence.
In short, the matter is over. A huge weight was lifted off Li Chang'an's shoulders, and she felt extremely relieved. She even smiled at Feng Beichuan from the bottom of her heart.
Feng Beichuan, unusually, didn't say anything; he simply smiled back at Li Chang'an.
The sun shines brightly today, but it can't compare to his smile.
After returning to the general's mansion, Zhuque quietly continued to follow Li Chang'an.
After being depressed for a whole day and night, Zhuque had resigned herself to her fate. However, she had been trained as a bodyguard since childhood and had no idea how to serve people. So, after standing there for a while, she had no choice but to pour Li Chang'an a cup of tea and hand it to him, just like the maids in the Regent's Palace had served her.
"You're...giving me this to drink?"
Li Chang'an couldn't help but be surprised. Looking at the woman in front of him with a tense face and a straight back, he found it extremely strange.
If it weren't for the cup of tea she was holding already placed in front of him, one would really think she had come seeking revenge.
"Um."
Zhuque nodded indifferently, his teacup untouched, and his expression remained cold and hard.
"Well... thank you."
Li Chang'an felt inexplicably embarrassed, so he could only reach out and take the teacup from Zhuque's hand, tilt his head back and drink it all in one gulp.
But just as he finished drinking, Zhuque poured another cup and handed it to him.
He tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
Do you want more?
Seeing Li Chang'an drinking so quickly, Zhuque thought she was really thirsty. Unexpectedly, she had accidentally done the right thing, and she felt much better.
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