Huai'an Mengchang 4
"Ruomei, how long have I been awake?"
"Miss, it's been almost a month."
"The imperial physician said that my body is almost fully recovered."
"Yes, miss."
"Can I go out for a walk tomorrow?"
This month, she had toured the entire mansion, which was truly luxurious on the outside and elegant on the inside. However, she also wanted to go out and explore new areas.
"This..." Ruomei's face was conflicted for a moment, and then she said affirmatively: "Okay, then I'll go inform the Marquis first."
"Well, go ahead." Huang Yaya discovered that every time Ruomei didn't see her, she would immediately notify Huo Weixi, and when Huo Weixi knew it, he would look for her nervously every time.
Huo Weixi was a very busy man. Ruomei told me that every day he was either attending court or discussing state affairs with other ministers in the Marquis' Mansion. He would occasionally find time to spend with Huang Yaya, but such times were few and far between.
"My Lord, Ruomei said she has something important to report." A servant walked up to Huo Weixi and whispered in his ear.
Huo Weixi looked at the ministers before him, bowed, and apologized, "Everyone, I have some personal matters to attend to. Please allow me to leave for a moment."
Li Yuezhen nodded and teased, "Weixi, what's the private matter?"
"I'll be back later." Huo Weixi left the conference room without answering Li Yuezhen's question, leaving several ministers with confused faces.
Although it is not gentlemanly to talk about others behind their backs, the people sitting there were all military commanders, so they curiously asked Li Yuezhen: "General Li, why does Lord Huo always have private matters during these meetings? What are they?"
Li Yuezhen pretended to be mysterious and asked, "Besides being interested in annihilating Yue Wan, what else is this Marquis Huo interested in?"
A man with a scar on his face shook his head and said blankly, "I don't know."
"Women!" Li Yuezhen explained with a disappointed look.
The scarred man exclaimed, "General Li, don't try to bluff me. Lord Huo is already nineteen and still unmarried. The Emperor has tried to grant him marriage many times, but he's always refused. This shows Lord Huo has no interest in women."
An older man sitting beside him asked, "Could it be that the Marquis has feelings for men?"
"It's quite possible. I've seen it often in the army..."
Li Yuezhen was also helpless listening to their conversation. She had personally witnessed Huo Weixi hiding a woman in his tent. She had wanted to talk to her privately at the time, but not long after, Yue Wan attacked their food supplies at night. She had no choice but to go out and gather her troops to meet the enemy. Who knew that when she lifted the tent curtain, she saw Huo Weixi eavesdropping at the door.
He was Huo Weixi, the most elegant and refined young man from the aristocratic families of the capital, yet he was eavesdropping.
In order to protect Huo Weixi's reputation, Li Yuezhen kept this matter to herself.
However, she also wondered how these women got into the military camp. After all, she didn't know that Huo Weixi had women hiding in his tent.
When Huo Weixi saw Ruomei, he asked in a panic, "She's missing again?"
"No, my lord, the young lady is still sitting in her room. She just said she wants to go out for a walk tomorrow." Ruomei explained hurriedly.
"Well, bring a few more maids with you tomorrow, and send someone to report to me immediately if there is any situation. Also, prepare the veil. The longer the veil, the better." Huo Weixi instructed.
"promise."
"Go down."
Upon hearing this, Ruomei went to the storehouse, picked out a few pieces of floating cloud gauze of different colors, and ordered people to prepare a few bamboo hats. She also found a few maids to sew the "Mi Li" that the Marquis mentioned overnight.
The next morning, Ruomei brought several veils for Huang Yaya to choose from.
She chose a smoky blue cape with crystal tassels and tried it on. The view from the inside out was clear, though a little hazy. Although it looked complicated, it felt effortless to wear. The only difference was that the veil was too long, making it feel like a thin cape.
Huang Yaya asked tentatively: "Can I not bring it?"
Ruomei said firmly, "Miss, the world is not peaceful right now. You are so beautiful and charming. I am afraid that someone will covet you."
Listening to Ruomei's words, Huang Yaya felt that it made perfect sense. She was indeed stunningly beautiful. Hahaha, this little girl was really good at coaxing people.
The carriage traveled for about two quarters of an hour before reaching the most prosperous area of the capital. Pavilions and towers were scattered like stars, and the city was bustling with traffic and merchants.
Ruolan helped hold up Huang Yaya's skirt, and Ruomei also supported her arm and helped her out of the carriage.
Huang Yaya used to envy the ancient people in TV dramas for wearing such beautiful skirts. But now that she wears them, she finds them inconvenient. If she's not careful, she can easily step on the hem of her skirt, and getting in and out of the car is even more inconvenient.
"Where would you like to go shopping, Miss?" Ruomei asked.
Huang Yaya thought for a moment and asked, "Is there a music troupe? I want to see some singing and dancing."
"Miss, there's a music house up ahead called Zuihualou. There's a musician there named Qiuniang, whose pipa playing is unrivaled in the capital. There's also a restaurant not far away, where they'll have a song and dance performance at noon! One kilometer from here, there's also a music house called Xianlefang, where they have the best guzheng playing."
"Then let's go to Zuihualou first." Huang Yaya's outfit couldn't withstand a long journey.
When the owner of the music hall saw Ruomei and her group coming in, he quickly said apologetically, "Miss, our music hall is booked out today. I'm so sorry."
Ruomei asked, "Who is it?"
"It's Prince Ning." The owner of the music hall said with a smile.
"Miss, we'd better not offend Prince Ning." Ruomei explained with some guilt.
Listening to a song has to be based on first come first served. Huang Yaya replied helplessly: "Then let's change places."
Just as Huang Yaya turned around and prepared to leave, a melodious music came from the air, as sad and plaintive as a lover expressing his longing for her.
The music stopped Huang Yaya in her tracks, and she was reluctant to leave Zuihualou.
Seeing this, Ruomei asked cautiously, "Miss, if you like this pipa performance, I will ask the music shop owner to discuss it with Prince Ning."
"No thanks." Huang Yaya didn't want to cause trouble for others, so she refused regretfully.
It's like hearing heavenly music and your ears are temporarily clear. Just listen to it.
"Miss, do you want to go on a cruise? There are also musicians on the cruise."
"OK."
Not far from Zuihua Tower was the Zuoyang River, and Ruomei had found a very exquisite pleasure boat. Once on the boat, Huang Yaya directly took down the obstructing fence.
As the boatman slid the clear water on the river with his poles, the pleasure boat soon began to move on the Zuoyang River.
The breeze is gentle and the water is calm. It would be even better if there is some music at this time.
Ruomei seemed to see what she was thinking and said, "Miss, Su Niang will be here soon. She is one of the best pipa players in the capital."
After a while, a small boat came towards them, and the sound of a pipa could be heard from the boat.
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