The imperial physicians were stunned by the shout, but then they remembered that they had indeed failed in their duty regarding the pill.
He lowered his head and said nothing more.
The Empress waved her hand, signaling the imperial physicians to leave.
The emperor looked at the pill in his hand, put it directly into his mouth, and the pill dissolved like spring water the moment it entered his mouth.
Besides its fragrant aroma, the elixir also had a slightly sweet taste.
After eating, the emperor felt much lighter, as if he had regained his strength.
The thought that this was given to me by the little princess's divine master must mean it's a longevity pill.
He turned to the Empress and asked, "Why aren't you eating?"
The Empress looked down at the pill in her hand, hesitated for a moment, and then shook her head: "I think Your Majesty is getting old, and I am still young and don't need this. Why don't you give this pill to Your Majesty?"
The emperor felt a mix of emotions upon hearing this.
"You eat first! This is from Yao Yao. If you need more in the future, you can send it to Mother."
The queen eventually ate it.
"This little princess wants this shop now, could it be that she wants to sell longevity pills?" As soon as Xiao Dezi finished speaking, he saw the emperor roll his eyes.
"Do you think that longevity pills are so easy to make?"
The Empress nodded in agreement: "That's not necessarily true. This little girl is very capable; she might just be able to get her hands on the formula."
The emperor shook his head; in his heart, this longevity elixir was extremely hard to come by.
Just like the little princess said, they all require century-old herbs to make. These days, even deep in the mountains, century-old herbs are very hard to find.
Su Muyao got off the carriage with Liu Niang. It wasn't that she necessarily needed a cook, but the osmanthus cake was just so delicious.
If you keep going to the palace to get osmanthus cake, it's not good to just go too far and ask the person who makes the osmanthus cake to come over.
Before they could even settle in at home, Xia and I were already heading to Huian Street for a stroll.
I'm wondering if there are any other shops that have closed down, and if I can buy them?
The two strolled around the night market, stopping occasionally, when Su Muyao accidentally kicked a little beggar.
The little beggar was kicked down by Su Muyao and couldn't get up for a long time.
Su Muyao was startled when she saw that the little beggar couldn't get up.
Seriously? I don't have that much strength in my foot. Could this be a staged accident?
He quickly apologized, "I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean to. Are you alright?"
The beggar didn't raise his head or make a sound; he just curled up on the ground like he was dead.
Xia originally wanted to pull her young princess away.
But out of humanitarianism, Su Muyao still bent down to check if the little beggar was actually dead.
The little bundle of flesh bent over met a pair of wild eyes through its dirty, messy hair.
Wow, are there appearance requirements for beggars these days?
Look at those eyes and those sexy lips, and most importantly, that face shape is just amazing.
Overall, this beggar was unbelievably handsome; compared to modern top celebrities, he was miles ahead.
Su Muyao looked at Xia anxiously from the side and pulled the little princess away.
Xia knew very well that these beggars often went hungry, and it wasn't uncommon for them to be threatened, kidnapped, or extorted by lone young masters and ladies.
Xia was dragging him away, but before leaving, she slipped some silver into the beggar's arms.
On one hand, I felt bad because I had actually kicked him, and on the other hand, he was so handsome!
If anyone asks me for money right away, I'll assume they're trying to scam me, and of course, I won't give them a single cent.
But this person didn't say anything, just curled up on the ground looking pitiful.
If I weren't so young, I might have brought someone like that home and kept them like a caged bird.
A beautiful man is pleasing to the eye even if he doesn't speak and just sits there.
Su Muyao shook her head. She couldn't think about it.
How could I have such a wicked thought?
The beggar, who had been pitifully unable to get up just a second ago, suddenly stood up after Su Muyao left.
He chuckled softly, holding the two silver ingots in his hand: "You've grown so big!"
They then headed into the alley.
Arriving at Fumanlou, the most bustling restaurant on Anhui Street, one can see that the restaurant is already filled with many guests.
The waiters were working up a sweat as Su Muyao led Xia upstairs.
I couldn't help but marvel at the magnificence of Fu Man Lou, when I saw a pretty woman sitting on a stool behind the curtain as usual.
The next second, her clear and cool voice spoke: "Esteemed guests, I have been singing at Fumanlou for more than five years. I am deeply grateful for your love and support over the past five years."
But now a beautiful young woman has arrived, whose singing is said to be as melodious as a nightingale's, so I am willing to step aside.
From now on, this beautiful young lady will sing for you gentlemen in my place.
After the pretty woman finished speaking, she even pretended to sob twice.
The design of Fumanlou is quite exquisite, with layers of colorful cloth on top and various red ribbons tied to each pillar.
The woman's voice from the high platform reached everyone's ears clearly, including her sobs that sounded like she had been abandoned.
Su Muyao pouted from the second floor.
Xia Xia chimed in from the side, "Princess, it seems there will always be some open and covert struggles no matter where you are."
Then another woman came over; this woman was Li Niang.
Looking at the woman in front of her who seemed very aggrieved, Li Niang couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Big sister, are you really that pitiful?"
You really think everyone else is stupid? You're making it sound like I stole your job.
Why don't you just say you want to run away and get married?
And what are you saying about giving up your seat, yet you're still sitting firmly on the stool and won't get off?
Sure enough, the guests on the first floor were already discussing it, and many of them were glaring angrily in protest.
Their understanding was that the girl who had been singing for many years was about to be replaced by a new woman.
From one of the private rooms on the second floor, there was a clear sound of a glass being smashed.
Su Muyao moved closer to the window as if watching a spectacle.
Then, downstairs, Li Niang plopped down, pushing the previously aggrieved young lady down.
A clear voice came through: "Since the older sister is willing to give up her seat, then the younger sister will accept it as well."
I hope that after my sister marries Master Liu, she will soon give birth to a beautiful daughter who is as talented in singing and dancing as she is!
Then, addressing the guests, she said, "If you would like to hear my sister sing again in the future, you can visit Master Liu's residence often. You might even hear my sister's beautiful voice again, haha!"
"I'm new here, and I'd like to offer my humble singing to entertain you all."
The young woman who had been pushed off was so angry that her nose was crooked. She wanted to slap Li Niang right now.
But she has always presented herself as weak and unable to take care of herself in front of others.
We can't ruin our reputation at the last minute.
Then Li Niang gave the woman a disdainful look, and only after provoking her did she slowly begin to sing.
The clear and melodious voice flowed gently into everyone's hearts like a stream, and the guests who were initially angry gradually calmed down, enjoying the soothing feeling brought by the song.
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