Fifty-eight
Xiao Weixin let Qi Han drive back home by himself, while he followed You Shu, planning to stroll with him along the way.
Qi Han obeyed the order and drove the carriage back, thinking about his own prince's happy face, and guessed that he would really become half his master in the future. As expected, things are unpredictable. Who would have thought that a shadow guard could also turn over a new leaf
He shook his head and drove west.
Although You Shu suddenly wanted to take Xiao Weixin out on a date, he actually didn't have a clear goal. If this were modern society, he would probably do the same as most people, go to the cinema with Xiao Weixin to watch a movie, find a good restaurant to eat after the movie, and then go to a cafe to kill time. In his opinion, this dating process is very reasonable and interesting, and it can promote emotional communication.
But the question is, in ancient society, what can you do with a date
Want to listen to some ditty
You Shu frowned. He never liked those long and soft singing styles that made the listeners feel so sleepy that their bones went numb.
Alas, entertainment activities in ancient times were relatively monotonous. You Shu looked at the sun and decided to eat first and talk about it later.
Shadow guards don't often go to high-end places like restaurants, and You Shu didn't know which one had good food, so he just picked the nearest one. Xiao Weixin cooperated throughout the whole process, walking leisurely beside him, and seemed to like this way of getting along.
The waiter of the restaurant welcomed them in very warmly. You Shu asked for a private room on the second floor, which was definitely a bit expensive. It didn't matter where he ate, but his prince probably wouldn't like to eat in the hall, so a private room would be good.
After they sat down, the waiter quickly served tea and began to list the dishes. You Shu was so dizzy that he couldn't remember many of them, so he said with great generosity, "Don't list anymore. Bring me the best dishes you have!"
He brought money with him when he went out, so the meal money was no problem!
The second brother then went down with a smile on his face, looking at him as if he were a fat sheep.
Xiao Weixin waited until now before asking him with a half-smile: "Xiao Shu, are you sure you want to eat here?"
"Is there any problem?" You Shu was puzzled.
"The food and wine at Wuweizhai are among the most expensive in the capital. Even a third-rank official wouldn't dare to let the waiter serve them casually." Xiao Weixin held his forehead and sighed, "Xiao Shu, are you sure you really want to treat us here?"
You Shu's face immediately turned green.
How could he know that the place he had been searching for was actually the most upscale place in the whole capital? Half of his small treasury was used up to redeem Xiaoyue'er last time, and now there is still half left. He originally planned to spend it slowly and use it as retirement allowance when he is free.
You Shu really wanted to turn around and jump out of the window to run away, but when he looked at Xiao Weixin, who was sitting next to him with a smile on his face, he couldn't move anymore.
The words have been spoken, and it seems ungentlemanly to take them back. Especially since their prince is so precious and worthy of such a good restaurant, You Shu feels that since he has already planned to treat him as a "daughter-in-law", it is only natural to spend money on him. Otherwise, what is the point of making money
"Just stay here." You Shu swallowed a mouthful of blood and said calmly: "Just eat, I'm willing to spend money on you."
Xiao Weixin paused slightly, and a hint of tenderness flashed across his eyes.
The two of them were looking out the window of a private room on the second floor, just in time to see the view of the moat. You Shu was leaning on the window railing, staring intently. Xiao Weixin was not interested in the view, and his eyes were always on You Shu, making You Shu feel uncomfortable.
Why didn’t he realize before that his prince was actually a maniac who stared at people
You Shu pretended not to care, but Xiao Weixin could see his red ears. He suddenly stepped forward and smiled in his ear, "Xiao Shu... are you afraid of me?"
Feeling the faint blowing beside his ear, You Shu was so startled that he almost fell out of the window. He coughed lightly and whispered, "Let's talk it over. You, you sit back first."
Xiao Weixin smiled and sat back down obediently. "What's there to see under there?"
"It's nice." You Shu looked back at him and smiled, "I like watching other people's daily lives."
Xiao Weixin didn't understand: "Why?"
They are all very ordinary scenes, so boring, who would like to watch this kind of thing
You Shu waved to him, pulled Xiao Weixin to stand side by side in front of the window, pointed at the people downstairs and said to him, "Look."
"The old man was sweating from pulling a load of goods, and now he was sitting under the willow tree to enjoy the cool air."
"The woman holding the child, her husband had just had an argument with her and ran away in anger. She was crying on the side of the road holding the child."
"And there's that old woman, selling oil-paper umbrellas under the scorching sun, but the sky has been clear these days and it hasn't rained, so no one has stopped to look at her."
Xiao Weixin looked at them one by one along the line of his hand, still puzzled: "Isn't this a very common thing? What's there to worry about?"
"But this is the reality of life." You Shu smiled softly, "You see, they are all suffering."
"Sometimes I feel miserable and can't adjust my mentality. I will find some free time to sit on the roof and watch other people's lives. Then I will find that there are more miserable people than happy people."
"If I think about it this way, I'll feel a little comforted because everyone is the same, so I'm not special. I'm not as good as most, but I'm better than most. I'm already living a happy life."
Although he had no freedom, at least he had hope and did not have to walk alone in the darkness.
Xiao Weixin stared at You Shu in a daze, and suddenly realized that he might not have really understood him. He always thought that Xiao Shu was different from other shadow guards. He was firm enough and had a strong sense of self. He seemed very strong. Even when he was injured and his skin was broken by Hua Chun, he did not make a sound.
He always thought Xiao Shu would have no worries, but it turns out that's not the case.
He actually has such deep moments, but he just didn't know it before.
He gently placed his hand over You Shu's and slowly made a decision.
The waiter quickly led people to bring up the food they ordered. You Shu and Xiao Weixin sat down. You Shu looked at the table with more than a dozen dishes, which were even more exquisite than those made by the royal chef in the palace. When he thought about the prices, he didn't know how to pick up his chopsticks for a moment.
"This baby pigeon is the signature dish of Wuweizhai. It is very good for your body. You should eat more." Xiao Weixin personally served a small bowl to You Shu, and told him to eat it while it was hot.
You Shu was a little flattered, and just as he was about to get up to answer it out of habit, Xiao Weixin pushed him back: "There's no need for us to do this again in the future."
"Xiao Shu, I treat you differently from others."
You Shu was stunned for a moment, then sat back, took the small porcelain bowl with both hands, and whispered, "Thank you."
The pigeon soup was indeed delicious. You Shu felt his heart slowly warming up as he ate it. He could sense that Xiao Weixin was trying hard to learn to be nice to him, even though he was a little clumsy, but that was the best he could do.
The two ate in silence in the private room. Xiao Weixin followed the rules of eating very well. Although he was also eating, he ate slowly and chewed slowly, which was pleasing to the eye no matter how you looked at him. You Shu was used to eating with big mouthfuls. Occasionally, he looked up and saw his prince eating elegantly, and he couldn't help feeling proud.
Well, our prince looks so handsome even when he eats.
It was quiet here, but the noise next door was much louder. You Shu had good hearing and had no intention of prying into other people's privacy, but the person over there kept beeping loudly, and he had no choice but to listen.
The people over there are discussing the uprising. To be frank, those who can eat here must be rich or noble. I don't know if they are stupid to talk so much here. This is not a teahouse and anyone can go there.
Xiao Weixin naturally heard it, but his expression remained normal, and he even picked up a piece of fish for You Shu with his chopsticks: "Xiao Shu, don't worry about it, just eat your meal."
"They..." You Shu whispered, "From the sound of their voices, it seems to be Mr. Liu from the Ministry of Industry and several officials from the Supervisory Council and the Hanlin Academy."
As a shadow guard, You Shu was well-informed about almost all the officials in office in the court, and could even remember their respective voices. He could still hear them clearly even now through the box between them.
Xiao Weixin nodded, "They are considered to be a group of pure people. They are always dissatisfied with everything and have strange temperaments. Just ignore them."
"Since they are the clean stream, can't the prince also use them?" You Shu thought for a moment, "The uprising they are talking about, although it is still small in scale, it is definitely not a good thing in the long run."
"Those people submitted a petition to Xiao Weishen overnight but were not taken seriously, so they were naturally angry." Xiao Weishen pursed his lips and smiled, "You are right, using them is a very good shortcut."
Xiao Weixin was waiting, waiting for the time when the rebel army would expand to an appropriate size. By then, Xiao Weishen would have no one to use, and he would be able to use this group of upright people to push himself up, so that he would have the opportunity to get close to military power.
"Let's eat." Xiao Weixin was in a good mood. "Xiao Shu, this meal is worth it."
When it comes to spending, You Shu's face twitched, and he calculated in his mind with a painful feeling. He couldn't leave the house without twenty taels for this meal. Just take the pot of tea he just drank as an example. It was the top-quality tea that was newly delivered during the Qingming Festival this year. Except for the best tea in the palace, it was all here.
A pot of two taels of rice was almost like robbing money. Not to mention the more precious sea cucumbers and abalones. You Shu was crying in his heart and could only eat and eat. Anyway, he had already spent the money, so he would waste it if he didn't eat.
Self-esteem is a really deadly thing. If he wasn't so concerned about his reputation, he wouldn't have spent such a large sum of money.
You Shu finished off the food on the table. Most high-end restaurants have a common problem, that is, they are expensive and the portions are small, as if a little more would not be enough. Even though the table was full of delicious dishes, he only took a few bites. For someone like You Shu who eats a whole bowl of food for a meal, it is not even enough to fill his teeth.
But he would never order more dishes. You Shu touched his stomach and planned to see if there was anything delicious on the roadside later. The food in this place was too light and he always felt bland in his mouth.
When they finished eating and went downstairs to pay the bill, You Shu was told by the fat shopkeeper with a smile that the bill had been paid. He was stunned for a moment and suddenly turned his head to look at Xiao Weixin. Xiao Weixin took his hand and walked out calmly: "Didn't you say you would take me shopping? Let's go."
You Shu was led out of the restaurant by him, and it took a long time for him to hold him back: "Didn't we agree that I would treat you?"
"Is there a difference?" Xiao Weixin stood under the willow tree and looked back at him with a slight smile. The breeze blew up his hair, making him look as handsome as the moon. "Xiao Shu treats me like a treasure, and I do the same."
"From now on, what's mine is yours."
You Shu was bewitched by his beauty and stood there staring at him infatuatedly.
Although the way to get the golden thigh was different from what he had initially thought, he still got it in the end. He then remembered that his own prince had a lot of assets, and in the original book, he was already the hidden richest man in the capital.
He can actually date the richest man. It’s exciting to think about it. Can he be a gigolo in the future
If you think about it this way, men's self-esteem is nothing.
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