Chen Xiao restrained himself, frantically admonishing himself in his heart: "As the emperor, I must not act impulsively!"
Xi Xi also helped to persuade him, and even revealed some information: "Calm down, calm down. In ancient times, he only has a moral failing right now, and there is no crime that can punish him. Moreover, his ancestors made great contributions to Daye, so according to Daye's laws, he can be exempted from certain punishments. However, if he is found to have done some evil deeds, then it's not certain."
As Chen Xiao calmed down, he naturally noticed Xi Xi's implication. This Qi Yuan had probably done even more disgusting things. "It seems that we need to plan carefully if we want Qi Yuan to be punished."
So Chen Xiao pretended to be moved by Qi Yuan's infatuation, but before he could think of something to say to appease him, Qi Yuan spoke first, "This beauty doesn't look like she's from Guangling, does she? It's fate that we met here. Why don't we go to the city for tea together?"
"Through years of hard work in business, I've achieved some success. I own several teahouses in Guangling, all quite well-known, and each one serves the finest tea. Would you do me the honor of joining me, beautiful lady?"
Chen Xiao finally realized what was happening and said to Xi Xi, somewhat speechless, "...Is this guy trying to hit on me?"
Xi Xi was also speechless: "It seems that the host, in ancient times, would be old enough to be your grandfather..."
Meanwhile, Qi Yuan stood confidently to the side. His wealth and his "tragic lover" persona were very effective against women from ordinary families.
He used his looks when women were young and his wealth after they got married; these two methods were always effective for most women.
However, there are exceptions, such as beauties from excellent family backgrounds, like Chu Qianyun back then, for whom he also went to great lengths.
A woman of this social standing would typically marry as a principal wife; she would not be a concubine, nor would she accept remaining unmarried.
Therefore, he generally doesn't like to provoke beautiful women from good families.
As he thought this, his gaze gradually moved downwards, and he then noticed that the beauty was wearing a light blue jacket and skirt embroidered with cloud and water patterns. She wore nothing on her fair wrists, and her hair was adorned only with a silver hairpin.
She didn't seem like a woman from a wealthy family at all, which reassured him even more, and he patiently waited for the beauty to accept his invitation.
As Chen Xiao and Xi Xi were having a good time complaining, she noticed his gaze gradually moving downwards, scrutinizing her clothes. Chen Xiao felt a chill run down her spine; if she didn't agree soon, this old man would stare her until she popped out of her shell.
It's good to agree to his request. We can take the opportunity to get some information out of him and see if we can find a reason to punish him.
Chen Xiao composed herself, gave Qi Yuan a fake smile, and accepted his invitation.
The two entered the city together. During this time, Qi Yuan acted like a gentleman, and apart from occasionally exchanging a few words with Chen Xiao, he did not engage in any physical contact.
Chen Xiao also figured out his tactics. It seemed that Qi Yuan didn't like to force women, but was good at attracting them to be with him.
He's practically an ancient version of a high-level, disgusting scumbag.
Once inside the city, the people on the street cast strange glances at them, and some women even looked resentful.
Looking at Qi Yuan's completely calm expression, Chen Xiao felt that this person had an extremely strong inner strength.
So Chen Xiao pretended not to know anything and asked Qi Yuan, "Why do they have such expressions?"
Qi Yuan's expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied to Chen Xiao, "It's nothing, it's just that the bigger the tree, the more the wind blows."
Ugh... Pshaw, that old Deng has such a thick skin!
While thinking this to himself, Chen Xiao did not show it on his face. He simply nodded knowingly and said nothing more.
Soon they arrived at the teahouse, named "Yuanyun Teahouse." It occupied a large area and was decorated in a very grand manner, but at this moment it was deserted. The waiters inside were all slacking off, and even the manager was dozing off.
Qi Yuan's expression remained unchanged. Instead, he explained to Chen Xiao, "I have achieved some success in Guangling, which often makes others envious, which is why this has happened."
After saying that, she woke up the shopkeeper and gave him a fierce look.
The shopkeeper was terrified. Although this man had a bad reputation, he still had money. If he displeased him, he would be out of work.
Glancing at the woman beside Qi Yuan, the shopkeeper immediately understood and quickly led the two to the backyard, bringing out tribute tea. Qi Yuan then introduced the tea to Chen Xiao:
"This tribute tea was a court tribute tea during the Xinye era. At that time, there was constant warfare, and my family made great contributions to the Ye Dynasty. Therefore, Emperor Wende bestowed this tea upon me."
I have always kept it in the finest condition, only using this royal item when receiving important guests. Since I am destined to meet you, my beauty, I naturally treat it with great care. Please take a good look at it!
Chen Xiao: ......6
Xi Xi laughed uncontrollably: "Hahahaha, royal tea from thirty years ago! If I remember correctly, you drank a whole pot of that today and kept giving tea to everyone you met, right? Hahahaha!"
Chen Xiao found Xi Xi's complaint inexplicably amusing. "He did such a great service, and Chu Qiaoling only rewarded him with tea. Doesn't he feel there's anything wrong with that?"
Xi Xi continued laughing: "And Chu Qiaoling even gave us a defective product, hahahahahaha..."
Chen Xiao asked, "Why is it a defective product?"
Xi Xi then stopped laughing and casually said, "It's because Chu Qiaoling already knew what Qi Yuan had done. It was already a favor that she didn't punish him, so why would she have the mind to find something nice to reward him with!"
It turns out that Chu Qiaoling knew about this back then, but it wasn't mentioned in Chu Qianyun's hidden storyline. She always thought that Chu Qianyun hadn't told Chu Qiaoling.
So Chen Xiao asked Xi Xi how to unlock this part of the hidden storyline.
She had already prepared extremely difficult trigger conditions, or been tricked by Xixi with her permissions, but Xixi said, "No need to unlock! Ask me about such a small thing, and I'll tell you directly."
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