Not long after the Qingliang Valley carriage stopped in front of the Jingji Mansion, many maids and eunuchs came from the palace. They said they were there to help Tang Chen, but in fact they were there to teach him etiquette and rules.
Although Tang Chen didn't like these cumbersome rules and regulations, she was also shouldering the responsibility of saving face for Daliang in front of Beimo, so no matter how much she didn't want to, she had to agree.
As soon as the maids entered the mansion, they didn't even give Tang Chen a chance to catch her breath before they began their etiquette assault: "Princess, time is running out. Please prepare the petition as soon as possible. In the next period of time, I will explain to you the matters that need to be paid attention to during the marriage."
"Thank you."
That night, when Tang Chen returned to his room after "class", Wang Yanzhou had already finished washing up and was lying on the bed reading. Seeing Tang Chen walk in hunched over, he didn't go up to offer any sympathy, but just said, "You regret it now."
While changing his clothes, Tang Chen tried hard to put on a smile: "It's okay, I feel very passionate now."
Wang Yanzhou turned over and got off the bed, mainly because he couldn't stand seeing her, an adult, not even able to take off her clothes: "Take it easy, don't hurt the wound."
If she wasn't unaccustomed to being served, she would have asked a maid to come in and help. Tang Chen had been here for so long, and she had never worn such complicated clothes before. It looked nice, but it took a long time to put on, which was really tiring. "By the way, have you notified the Princess's Mansion? We can arrange a time to get together in a couple of days."
Wang Yanzhou said, "We've already sent people there. They all said they're free. It just depends on when you want to get together. Also, Chen Xin and the others have already arrived at the Duke's Mansion."
After taking off his gorgeous clothes, Tang Chen felt a lot lighter: "That's good. I always have an indescribable feeling. I always feel that there is something unhappy in my heart, and I need to vent it."
Wang Yanzhou smiled when he heard this and said, "Pfft, it seems like no one bothered you today, right?"
After Tang Chen stretched, he said with a puzzled look on his face, "Oh, I can't really explain it. It's just that kind of feeling that I feel uncomfortable inside and can't sort it out."
Wang Yanzhou gently pinched Tang Chen's ear and said, "You are just tired. Okay, I will help you change the medicine, then you wash your face, and we will rest."
"Okay!"
After being tortured by the maids from the palace for a few days, Tang Chen subconsciously suppressed her facial expressions when in public, and she would straighten her chest, raise her head, and lift her hips. Her demeanor was truly dignified. Even Qinghe and Ouyang Ming, when they came to the banquet, remarked that she now looked a bit like a princess. As long as she kept her mouth shut, it could be said that these few days of training had been very successful.
After the four of them had a good meal and chatted about family matters for a while, Qinghe suddenly remembered something and took out a note and handed it to Tang Chen: "I was so happy that I almost forgot about the important things. Take a look at this."
"What good stuff is this?"
Qinghe pointed to the address written on the slip and explained, "Didn't you ask someone to find out about the menu earlier? Coincidentally, they found a tavern in Qinghe that meets the requirements. You're quite impressive. Even I haven't heard of this tavern. It's hidden in a small alley."
Tang Chen glanced at Wang Yanzhou and said excitedly, "Wow, so amazing!"
Qinghe continued, "Although the shop is small, Ouyang and I have been to see it. The master chef's craftsmanship is indeed amazing."
Hearing this, Tang Chen's expression changed slightly. She didn't come to this restaurant just to eat delicious food. "Besides these, is there anything else unusual?"
Ouyang Ming said meaningfully, "I didn't find anything else. There's just one thing: although this tavern is small and in a remote location, they buy quite a lot of food every day."
Upon hearing this, Tang Chen casually replied, "Business is pretty good. Good wine needs no bush."
Ouyang Ming smiled and shook his head. "That's exactly what's strange. The cost of these dishes alone is beyond the reach of ordinary people. How many can a small tavern sell?"
"Well, are there many people going there on weekdays?" Tang Chen also knew that this kind of small shop hidden in the alley would probably not be visited by anyone except acquaintances. He also learned from the clues pointed out by the painting screen that it might be among the diners.
Qinghe said, "Speaking of this, there is still one suspicious point. Not many people go there to eat, and Doctor Xiahou is one of them."
Tang Chen frowned and analyzed, "Doctor Xiahou runs a clinic and also sells some medicinal herbs. He's quite famous in Qinghe, so it's normal for him to be rich. Have you asked someone to keep an eye on him?"
Ouyang Ming said that he had originally wanted to have a few experts keep an eye on the situation, but considering various reasons, he simply entrusted it to the Qinglong Village. "Right now, Wang Fengjiao is leading the Qinglong Village people to watch secretly. Our people are easily exposed."
"Although I don't know what the painting wants to tell us, at least some clues would be good." As he spoke, Tang Chen stood up and lit the note and threw it into the charcoal brazier.
After the business was over, Ouyang Ming was still worried about Black Crow, so he waited until now to ask, "Didn't Brother Li come with you guys? Why haven't you been seen in a while? Why didn't you come to dinner?"
Tang Chen smiled and said, "Either go to meet an acquaintance, or the acquaintance meets him."
Speaking of this "acquaintance," Ouyang Ming knew a little about her. "Shu Yang is actually a nice girl. Brother Li doesn't seem to have any grudges against her. I'm a little confused. If you don't like her, just say so."
Tang Chen scratched his head for a moment, not knowing what to say: "Uh, well, his attitude is actually very clear, but it just feels confusing; sir, you know what I mean, right?"
Wang Yanzhou smiled and said, "You sound like you know the reason."
"Of course!"
Qinghe guided with a smirk, "Since you know, then tell me."
"He likes men!"
As Tang Chen finished speaking, Black Crow appeared out of nowhere, like a ghost, stealthily standing behind her. The people in front of her saw her but didn't tell her, just waiting for her to reveal this ridiculous reason.
Hei Ya grabbed Tang Chen's right shoulder, frightening him so much that he almost fell off his chair: "Ah, who is it!"
Black Crow sneered, "I didn't realize you were saying bad things about me like this when I wasn't around. You said I liked men, but you also like women!"
Tang Chen slapped his thigh and said excitedly: "I like it, what's wrong!"
"You're still right!"
“Lululu!”
After Hei Ya and Tang Chen had been playing around the table for a while, Wang Nianqing walked in, looking very upset, saying someone was looking for him. Qinghe and Ouyang Ming also saw that it was getting late, and Tang Chen had to get up early to go to the palace tomorrow, so they went back.
As soon as Hei Ya left, Tang Chen pulled Wang Yanzhou along and followed him from a distance. Tang Chen was afraid of being discovered, so he simply let Wang Yanzhou hold him up the wall, looking down at Shu Yang who was standing alone under the moon not far away.
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