That old monk must be wearing witch-colored lipstick.
As for why he recognized this shade, it was because his daughter had bought one from Yun Zhizhi's stall and given it to his wife.
From that day on, his wife applied it every day.
But the results weren't very good.
It was like being stared at by the Black Mountain Demon; it gave him nightmares.
Since Master Xuanzhen resorted to underhanded tricks, the grandfather and grandson were not to be outdone and followed suit.
Immediately afterwards, Fang Zheng leaned close to his granddaughter's ear and whispered a few words.
Fang Rangrang was a clever little girl, and she understood immediately.
This time they lined up for lotus root balls.
When it was their turn, Fang Rangrang closed his eyes and quickly collapsed into Fang Zheng's arms.
The movements were incredibly smooth.
Fang Zheng exclaimed in surprise, "My dear granddaughter, why did you faint? Wake up!"
Fang Rangrang pretended to be weak and listless, "Grandfather, I'm so hungry!"
So he said to the woman serving the food, "Oh! My grandson and I had our purses stolen by thieves and haven't eaten for two days. Please have pity on us and give us some more food!"
The people in line around them started pointing and whispering.
"This old man and this child are really quite pitiful."
"Yes, let's give them more!"
"Yes, yes, give them more, we don't mind."
………
Fang Zheng felt secretly pleased when he heard these comments.
It seems this method is quite effective!
Just when their plan was about to succeed, an unexpected obstacle appeared out of nowhere.
"Cheng Yaojin" is none other than Yun Zhizhi, who just went to the outhouse to relieve herself.
Finding a latrine outdoors in ancient times was really not easy, especially in this secluded place. Yun Zhizhi searched for quite a while and finally could only find a place without tiles or thatch to relieve herself.
When she returned, she found the place unusually lively, so she curiously went closer to take a look.
"Hey! Why do these two look so familiar?"
She remembered.
This is the same grandfather and grandson who were the first to buy ice cream last time.
Yun Zhizhi asked with concern, "What's wrong with her?"
Upon hearing Yun Zhizhi's voice, Fang Rangrang immediately opened her eyes, broke free from Fang Zheng's embrace, and said to her with a smile, "Sister, long time no see! Do you still remember your little cutie?"
Yun Zhizhi gently pinched her little cheek and smiled slightly: "I remember."
At this moment, Fang Rangrang had already forgotten that he was a pitiful child who was faking illness.
At this moment, Fang Zheng just wanted to dig a hole on the spot and bury himself.
This irresponsible granddaughter is such a terrible teammate!
The old woman serving the food finally realized that the little girl was lively and energetic, not at all like someone who hadn't eaten for two days. "Boss, this grandmother and granddaughter were just pretending to be sick to get more lotus root balls."
Fang Rangrang admitted her mistake very readily: "Sister, I was wrong. It's just that the food you made was too delicious."
Fang Zheng blushed and scratched his head: "It's my fault, but we learned it from that old monk."
After saying that, he specifically pointed to Master Xuanzhen not far away.
Master Xuanzhen never expected that he would be caught up in the gossip and suddenly be called out. He was completely bewildered, wondering, "How did this all end up involving me?"
"You're wearing witch-colored lipstick to deceive people and gain their sympathy."
At this moment, Yun Zhizhi also looked in the direction Fang Zheng was pointing, and saw Master Xuanzhen standing there with a thick layer of witch-colored lipstick on his lips.
She couldn't help but gasp.
The old monk looks creepy after wearing witch-colored lipstick. Isn't he afraid of frightening the children?
Seeing Yun Zhizhi's surprised expression, Master Xuanzhen quickly explained, "Zhizhi, I only painted it because I thought it would be fun. Your vegetarian dishes are just my taste, so... you know!"
Yun Zhizhi looked at the three dramatic and lively characters in front of her, her lips twitched, and she didn't know what to say.
However, she was still very curious as to why they were in this place.
So she asked, "Master Xuanzhen, what brings you to Yizhou Prefecture?"
Master Xuanzhen grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth. "Would you believe me if I said I came here to beg for alms?"
Yun Zhizhi smiled without saying a word.
His apprentice was the sixth prince; how could he be so poor that he had to beg for alms? She certainly didn't believe it.
Never mind, business is more important.
Seeing that the five dishes were about to be completely devoured, Yun Zhizhi knew it was time to make her move.
With a smile on her face and a clear, melodious voice, she asked, "Fellow villagers, did you enjoy the tasting just now?"
As soon as he finished speaking, many people responded in unison, "It's not enough! The portion size is far too small; there's simply not enough to taste."
Hearing such positive feedback from everyone, Yun Zhizhi was secretly delighted.
That's right, it's not enough!
This is exactly the effect she wanted.
So, she pressed on while the iron was hot, saying, "If you would like to try some lotus root dishes, you can buy some freshly dug lotus roots to cook at home."
After she finished speaking, she snapped her fingers loudly and gracefully.
He Yang, who was standing to the side, immediately understood. He shouted at the top of his lungs toward the lotus field not far away: "Quickly pick over the lotus roots that were just dug!"
Just a short while later, everyone saw a group of farmers carrying loads on shoulder poles, walking towards them with light steps.
Their faces beamed with simple, genuine smiles, making people feel incredibly welcome.
However, as they approached, a sudden gasp erupted from the crowd.
What was on the carrying pole were fresh, tender, pinkish-white lotus roots.
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