Ge Shu Wuluan deliberately left two palace guards stationed outside Tie Mansion. If her plea to the monarch on behalf of Miss Tie to suspend the funeral was refuted, it would be best to notify the two palace guards in time to expel her and seal the mansion.
The sunshine at noon was very light, and the blue sky was covered with a few light and loose clouds. A few birds flew past the clouds and spread their wings slightly towards the deeper clouds.
Stepping down the last stone steps in front of the mansion, a purple-blue figure was reflected in the peripheral vision.
Ge Shu Wuluan stopped and tilted his head, seeing the man leaning against the stone lion under the door with his hands folded and boredom.
When her figure appeared in his eyes at the same time, the man evoked a faint and imperceptible smile.
Such a light and elegant smile is not eye-catching, but it is hard to ignore. It is like a clear stream passing by, causing ripples in the lake of the heart without leaving a trace.
The warm sun's beams poured down from high in the sky and hit his body. Instantly, his whole body was covered with a thin layer of light, making him shine.
Brother Shu Wuluan looked at Yan Qisha in surprise for a moment, but saw him slowly approaching him. He stopped when she was near and smiled happily, "My lord, I'm finally done with my work."
She glanced at him with a sultry look, raised her eyebrows and said, "Why haven't you left yet?"
I wonder if this man never left, or if he left and came back? At the moment, I wonder what evil thoughts Lai at the gate of Tiefu has
Yan Qisha blinked his icy eyes, his eyes were bright and clear, and he smiled brightly, which made Baihua feel inferior, "I am waiting for someone in my humble position."
She twitched her lips and responded calmly, "Oh. Deputy Yan, please wait slowly. I'm going ahead."
Before she finished her words and before she could leave, the man asked, "Don't you want to know who I am waiting for in this humble position?"
Brother Shu Wuluan opened his eyes and cast his gaze on his face again. His teeth were exposed and he replied unhurriedly: "You can wait for whomever you like. Why do you want to know?"
The man stared at her helplessly and replied word by word: "I'm waiting for you."
"Waiting for me?" Ge Shu Wuluan was immediately surprised. What would happen if he waited for her? What kind of medicine is sold in this gourd
Yan Qisha looked at the expression on her face with interest, nodded slowly, raised his hand to clasp the silver hair on her temples that was fluttered by the breeze, and gently held the corners of her lips, "Yes. I am humble enough to ask you to give me a favor, let's go together." Have a quick meal.”
His words immediately made her laugh out loud, and the corners of her eyes were full of sarcasm, "Ha! Don't you know that the monarch usually hates officials secretly having secret relationships? You have repeatedly tried to get closer to me, but if the news reaches the ears of the monarch, you will not be afraid of falling into a clique for personal gain. Charge? Even if you are not afraid, I still have to keep myself clean!" Gradually her eyes turned cold and stern.
The man took the change in her eyes into consideration instantly, opened his lips and smiled lightly. Although the smile was light, it was extremely beautiful, "It's just a simple meal, and not...'other', the monarch will not mind, let alone It won’t affect your official career!”
The word "other" in the words was extremely ambiguous, which made Brother Shu Wuluan frown.
He put the interests aside in an understatement, but as far as she was concerned, this man had deep thoughts. Who knew what his intention was in inviting her to dinner now, and of course she wouldn't go.
"I have official duties, so I don't have time!" She glanced sideways at him and walked away.
The man didn't give up. He caught up with her in a few steps. His clothes were fragrant with orchids, and he stood in front of her. He had a body like a jade tree and a face like a poppy, which made her look charming.
He looked up leisurely at the sun and said elegantly, "This is the time when the king is having lunch. I don't have time to meet you. Why should you rush back to the palace in such a hurry? It's better to finish your meal as a lowly official." It’s not too late to go back after dinner.”
He was thoughtful for her, but at the same time he aroused resentment in her heart, "Are you sick? I already told you that I don't have time! Even if I have time, I won't eat with you!" "
She bit the last word 'you' very hard, which meant to draw a boundary.
But she didn’t know that for a thick-skinned person, no matter the literal meaning or the profound meaning, it was of no use at all!
Yan Qisha looked at her with a serious face, looking at her for a moment, with a hint of scrutiny in his long eyes, "It's just a simple meal, what are you afraid of?"
Brother Shu Wuluan sneered and raised his head proudly, "What a joke! Will I be afraid?"
But at this moment, the man smiled evilly, and the corners of his eyes and brows were full of 'conspiracy', "Okay, my lord, please!"
At the same time, he raised his slender arms and said "please" gracefully.
Brother Shu Wuluan immediately felt a surge of anger in his heart. The corners of his lips were condensed inch by inch. Even his voice was half cold and half cold, "I didn't say I wanted to go!"
At this moment, she was annoyed with him for being so shameless, and even more annoyed that she was easily dragged into his 'trap'.
"Your Excellency, you always speak with sharp teeth and always do what you say. How come you have gone back on your words and cheated on her when you were in a humble position?" After saying this, Yan Qisha took the time to look at the expression on her face.
His half-smile made her full of anger, and his teasing words made her even more angry!
Brother Shu Wuluan's plain cheeks slowly turned cold, his eyes suddenly became cold, and he stared at the man in front of him. For a moment, the surroundings were so quiet that he could even hear the soft sound of her gritting her teeth, "You..."
However, in a moment, her full expression turned into floating clouds and floated away, appearing so silently, "Okay, I will reward you today for leading the way!"
She said she was asking him to lead the way, but she passed him and walked forward aimlessly. Yan Qisha shook his head helplessly, pursed his lips and smiled, then stepped forward to catch up.
Dongdu Street was extremely noisy at noon, with vendors of all kinds setting up their stalls and busy selling at the top of their lungs.
Two cold-toned figures, one after another, crossed the long street and passed by. The same figure was handsome, but the different equipment was extraordinary, attracting praises all the way.
In the bustling area of the main street, in front of an extraordinary restaurant, Yan Qisha stopped leisurely and raised his arms to Shu Wuluan, who had a cold face behind him, "Please, sir."
The woman glanced at the "Penglai Pavilion" on the restaurant's plaque and stepped in. As soon as she entered the door, the shopkeeper greeted him with a smile. He looked at the man beside the woman and said attentively, "Hey, it's Mr. Yan, you haven't been here for a long time. We have visited our store, please come in, what would you like to eat today? Is the private room still the same place?"
While the shopkeeper hurriedly asked, he looked at his brother Shu Wuluan. Seeing that she was wearing an official uniform and looking dignified, he guessed that her official position must be high, and she must be treated with care.
Yan Qisha smiled gracefully, and his voice passed by like trickling water. Anyone who heard it would feel a surge in their heart, "Has anyone booked a reservation at Bixi Coral Room?"
The shopkeeper hurriedly replied: "No way, it has been reserved for adults. Even if you don't come, you won't order it out!"
"Okay, let's lead the way." His voice sounded like dust falling to the ground, and he slowly glanced at the woman. As expected, Brother Shu Wuluan didn't even look at him.
The shopkeeper was full of shrewd eyes. Seeing that this person was so arrogant, he didn't even pay attention to Deputy Yan. He couldn't help but guess the identity of this person even more, but he didn't dare to delay, "Okay, sir, please!"
As he spoke, the two of them led the way.
Not only does this restaurant look extraordinary from the outside, it is even more luxurious and gorgeous inside. What is even more wonderful is that the private rooms here are not located in the main hall or inner hall, but in the long courtyard of the back hall, where the one-bedroom blue waves are clear lake.
As far as the eye can see, the courtyard is long, deep and wide, with jade paving on the ground, silk-like grass on both sides, and fragrant flowers and butterflies dancing.
A piece of sparkling clear water lies not far away, with smoke like mist floating slowly. There are rugged rockeries and scattered pavilions. The elegant rooms with unique features stand alone on the clear blue water, looking from a distance. Going there feels like being in Penglai Wonderland.
Such an ingenious design is exactly the idea of the shop owner.
Not only is the decoration here exquisite, but even the price of a simple meal is astonishingly high! It’s absolutely stunning!
Speaking of this 'Penglai Pavilion', it has been a few years since it opened, and it is very famous. The saying 'If you are not a guest of the court, please do not enter the Penglai Pavilion', this is what I am talking about.
In other words, if you only have money, you will not be welcomed unless you are an official in the court!
Such arrogant rules were set by the shop owner Zhu Junhao, the richest businessman in Dongdu, who is also Pei An's sister-in-law! From this rule, it is not difficult to guess what mystery is hidden in it. Pei An's win-over of officials is not a matter of a day or two. He has been doing it in private long before the monarch ascended the throne. In recent years, the monarch is tolerant and courteous. He became even more blatant. Therefore, the restaurant opened by his brother-in-law, called Food Court, was secretly used by him to form a clique for personal gain!
Just listening to what the shopkeeper said, Yan Qisha is a frequent visitor here. If he and Pei An weren't close, how could he get involved here
But, why was he exposed in front of her now when he had hidden himself in the clouds before? If he is really Pei An's man, isn't he afraid that she will be wary of him if she finds out
She couldn't figure out what this man was thinking, she couldn't see through it!
Just as Brother Shu Wuluan was secretly lost in thought, a soft call pulled her back from her thoughts, "Aluan, what do you want to eat? Do you want something lighter, or do you like meat and game?"
The voice was so soft it could almost drip water, especially when calling the word 'Aluan', it seemed to be filled with great affection, giving people the illusion of an intimate nickname between lovers.
These words made Brother Shu Wuluan startled slightly. He glanced in front of him and realized that he had sat in the pavilion at some point.
In front of you, the pavilion is full of elegance, with four nanmu pillars supporting the roof, carved rhombus doors, hollow windows, landscapes, flowers and birds hanging on the four walls, a three-legged animal cauldron on one side, and a basin filled with hundreds of fruits on top, filling the room with fragrance!
As for the decoration in the pavilion, she only glanced at it without paying much attention. Finally, her eyes fell on the man in front of her, turning a blind eye to the menu he handed her, and only said coldly, "What did you just say?" say what?"
Yan Qisha seemed to think she didn't hear clearly, so he repeated again, "I'm asking you what kind of food you like to eat?"
She frowned and her voice became a little colder, "Not this sentence, the previous sentence!"
The man turned his head slightly to think, and replied: "Aluan..."
Before the words were finished, Brother Shu Wuluan took over and said, "You and I don't have a close relationship. Don't you think it's too abrupt to call me this way, Deputy Yan?"
She thought she heard it wrong before, but when she heard him call 'Aluan' again, she suddenly felt goosebumps all over the floor!
This shameless man actually called her in such a disgusting manner. Who does he think she is
Looking at the great displeasure on the woman's face, Yan Qisha smiled faintly, charming and charming, "I think that because of my humble position, I don't need those formal polite words in private. It's okay to avoid those titles of adults and humble positions. , not only is it tiring to listen, but it is even more tiring to call! But I didn’t expect that it made the adults unhappy. Since the adults don’t like it, I’ll just be careful next time!”
Looking at the man's sanctimonious look, Ge Shu Wuluan just secretly scolded him with clever words, thinking that she didn't come here with him to eat anyway, she just wanted to see what he was doing, so there was no point in holding on to this trivial matter. It's too much trouble talking to him about trivial matters.
"Sir, what do you want to eat?" Yan Qisha handed the menu over again, with a calm smile, but it was extremely annoying in the eyes of the woman.
Brother Shu Wuluan didn't even raise his eyes, and said indifferently, "Whatever!"
“It seems there is no such dish…”
This Xunfeng sentence made the woman angry. When she raised her eyes, she saw the man's eyes and brows were full of humor, and her face darkened instantly.
After receiving the woman's freezing look, Yan Qisha smiled softly, "Then let's make the final decision."
Then he looked at the menu for a moment, waved his hand and called, "What's today's special dish?"
The shopkeeper who was waiting outside the pavilion for instructions hurriedly walked in, looked at the man's handsome eyes and replied respectfully: "Sir, it's the Dragon Boat Trout. However, the shop just happened to prepare fresh Minghu Rainbow Trout today, so I'll kill you now." When simmered, the taste is wonderful!"
"Okay, okay, but I heard you cough twice yesterday. I think it's because of the wind and cold that have invaded your body due to the bad weather. It's really not advisable to eat too greasy and meaty food... Let's switch to the Hibiscus Bamboo Sun Chicken and Quedeng Red Plum as the main course. As for side dishes, there are only four dishes: snow mountain broccoli, jade mushrooms and bracken, lotus root with ginger sauce, and preserved begonia. Next, a portion of braised chicken soup with golden silk ears and a tray of crystal plum blossom buns. "His voice is charming and demonic, just like the poisonous wine that is tempered with tenderness and sweetness. It is as fragrant and alluring as ever. Even a person made of stone would feel palpitations inexplicably after hearing it, and then ignore that the 'poisonous wine' is both seductive and deadly. of!
All these dishes are good for treating wind and cold. Brother Shu Wuluan was slightly surprised when he heard this. She has been plagued by wind and cold in recent days, but she is almost healed. Unexpectedly, during yesterday's review, by chance, I coughed a few times in the hall but I was attracted by him. Not only was he delicious, he was also very good at handling the conflicts between meals and illnesses. He was almost as good as a herbalist.
He was thoughtful and meticulous, but it also frightened her slightly!
What was the purpose of this man paying so much attention to the smallest details of her physical condition and approaching her unobtrusively
Thinking about it, he raised his eyes and looked at the man. It didn't matter. This glance happened to come into contact with the eyes he cast secretly. They were a pair of ice-blue star eyes, as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea, shining with sharpness. Light, as bright as stars.
This moment of eye contact really made Ge Shu Wuluan a little embarrassed, and she actually felt a little guilty about being caught red-handed. She gritted her teeth secretly in annoyance and turned her eyes away from him.
At this time, the shopkeeper spoke again, "You two adults, would you like some wine? The shop's Haitang Chun is the best wine. It is mellow and fragrant, not easily intoxicating. It is just right for you two adults to enjoy the scenery and have a drink."
Yan Qisha waved his hand, "There's no need for wine. Sir, I'm suffering from the cold, so I'd better switch to loquat pear nectar juice."
Of course the shopkeeper knew clearly that the man's careful and thoughtful arrangements were for the sake of the person in front of him. He glanced at the expressionless brother Shu Wuluan and thought, how old is he? Even Vice-President Yan is so troublesome to please!
He guessed, but did not dare to ask. He only said: "Master Yan really has very little understanding! Sir, please wait a moment, and I will prepare the dishes immediately."
After saying that, he turned around and went to prepare the dishes.
The two of them hadn't spoken to each other since the shopkeeper left. The atmosphere gradually settled down, and even the air around them became still.
Occasionally, a ray of wind blows into the pavilion, bringing a bit of the tranquility of the clear lake and green grass. Looking out through the large open window, you can see the misty blue water, sparkling green, mountains and rocks like black, and green bamboos.
From this angle, the scenery outside the pavilion is elegant and far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is really a good place to watch the scenery and express feelings. However, it is infected by the unhealthy trends of officialdom and the turbidity of the world.
What a pity!
Just as Ge Shu Wuluan was looking at the scenery outside the window and feeling regretful to himself, Yan Qisha was also looking at her profile for a moment, and his eyes revealed inexplicable and delicate emotions.
He is a leopard that preys in the middle of the night. He has a strong figure, charming patterns, a keen sense of smell and amazing insight. No one can escape his sharp eyes!
But every time he faced this little girl who was harder than steel and stronger than fire, his wisdom was reduced to useless!
He felt that a layer of veil was covering his eyes. Although he could vaguely see her figure, he could no longer see anything else.
This is the first time that he has poured all his emotions into a person, a woman! But she was treated with disdain and caution. Was it because she was suspicious or because he was not good enough
Thinking of this, the man's lips raised a self-deprecating smile.
The shopkeeper's hands and feet were very nimble. It didn't take long for him to prepare the dishes. He ordered people to place the incense table one by one. After the dishes were all served, the waiter withdrew from the pavilion, leaving only the two of them sitting opposite each other.
Yan Qisha picked up the jade pot and poured a glass of fragrant pear juice for his brother Shu Wuluan. His handsome face was like a spring breeze and his voice was like weak water. "My lord has been busy for a long time. Let's drink some pear juice to moisten your throat."
With that said, he handed the jasper crystal cup to the woman's hand.
After spending a long time talking, she was really thirsty. Brother Shu Wuluan responded indifferently, "Thank you."
I took it in one handful and took a sip. The pear juice was sweet and soothing to my throat, with a little bit of the sweetness of loquat and the delicate fragrance of plums.
This pear juice is made by peeling and removing the cores of good fragrant pears, mixing them with loquats and plums, placing them in water, bringing them to a boil over high heat, then turning the heat to a simmer and simmering until all the essence of these three fruits is squeezed out, and then dried in the air. When it is warm, take the juice and wait for drinking. It takes a lot of effort to make, but it is really a good thing for promoting body fluids and quenching thirst.
In the palace, you can drink loquat, snow pear and tremella soup from time to time, but the taste is a little worse than the pear juice here. I wonder how it is made
While Ge Shu Wuluan was sipping the pear juice, the man had filled the small plate in front of her with vegetables, "My lord, please try these dishes to see if they suit your taste."
She glanced at Yan Qisha coldly, without even looking at the food he brought, "Open the skylight and speak frankly! What is your intention in inviting me here today?"
"Can't I invite you to dinner if you have nothing to do? I have already said that it is just a casual meal. You don't need to worry too much. If you must think too much, just think that I am celebrating your success in closing the case." He raised the corners of his lips and said charmingly. The elegant sound is like an east spring coming out of the valley.
Brother Shu Wuluan looked at him with dark eyes for a moment, and there was no flaw in his serious expression.
No matter what his intentions were, he would settle for what he had come. At the moment, she was really hungry, so she could wait until after dinner to talk about anything else.
Thinking about it, he picked up the jade chopsticks, bypassed the small plate full of dishes in front of him, glanced at the exquisite dishes on the table, picked up a chopstick of lotus root and started eating.
Yan Qisha smiled helplessly at the woman's behavior and started to use his chopsticks.
The cooking skills of this 'Penglai Pavilion' are indeed top-notch. Not only does it make your index fingers move, but it also tastes great. Even Ge Shu Wuluan, who is used to eating palace meals, couldn't help but sigh to himself.
Seeing that the woman ate quite smoothly, the man raised his eyebrows with satisfaction, "Today's dish is a bit bland. When you recover from the cold, I will treat you to a good meal. Especially the 'Zuijiang' dish here." Humi', I guarantee you will never forget it after eating it!"
After saying that, he turned his head slightly and looked at the small pool on the ground in the pavilion.
Ge Shu Wuluan followed his eyes and looked at the small pond. Apparently at this moment, she had just noticed that there was such a pond in the pavilion.
For a moment, there was three parts surprise and one part confusion in his eyes.
I saw that the pool was surrounded by hollow bamboo railings. From the outside, the pool looked like the size of a copper basin, but in fact there was a cave inside. The pool was filled with living lake water, as blue as a stream, with corals and aquatic plants growing inside, and the occasional green. The shrimps play in the water and create ripples, which looks very interesting and makes people feel a bit comfortable.
Is this another feature of this place? No wonder this elegant pavilion is named "Bixi Coral Room". It seems that this shrimp pond is not only for viewing, but also for fishing, and then you can cook the caught shrimps into delicacies.
The shop owner Zhu Junhao is worthy of being a wealthy businessman in the Eastern Capital, and his business acumen is truly unrivaled!
Seeing that the woman was slightly lost in thought, Yan Qisha called out softly: "Sir..."
Brother Shu Wuluan was stunned for a moment, put away his thoughts, and said with cold eyes, "You don't talk when you eat or sleep, how can you talk so much!"
The man pursed his lips, but there was a smile on his lips as always. Seeing her eating again, he silently picked up the jade chopsticks and started picking up the vegetables...
The meal was eaten very quickly. In no time, Brother Shu Wuluan put down his chopsticks. He raised his eyes and saw the man holding a handkerchief and carefully wiping the corners of his lips. This action was charming to the core.
After looking at him for a moment, Ge Shu Wuluan's eyes were sharp and clear. He stood up abruptly and sneered: "Right now, the monarch is furious because of official corruption, and the rectification of corruption is imminent! Deputy Yan, please don't brave the strong wind. Become a standout!"
After saying that, there was a 'pop' sound, and the plain palm clapped on the incense table. The hundred-tael silver note under the palm seemed to be deeply embedded in the table.
The consumption of this Penglai Pavilion has always been astonishingly high. Today's meal is not worth one or two hundred taels. Considering his official title, his monthly salary is only one hundred taels. Since he is a frequent visitor here, where does this expenditure come from
She was giving him the honor to eat with him, but she had to pay for the food herself, so as not to be tainted by him for any unsightly crime!
Looking at the bank note, Yan Qisha had an unknown anger brewing in his eyes. His handsome and demonic face seemed to be cracking the thin ice inch by inch under the sunlight. He looked up at it with horror, and his expression was dark and cold. , rolling with the surging momentum, which is heart-stopping.
She vowed to separate herself from him to the end! He was wary of even a meal. Could it be that he was so disgusting to her
However, her sarcastic words contained some hidden warning meaning. How could he not hear it for his delicate mind? Thinking about it, the expression on Yan Qisha's face changed unexpectedly, becoming warm and tender at the right time, "Are you caring about me?"
His words made Brother Shu Wuluan feel inexplicably panicked, and his thoughts almost froze for a moment. He adjusted his emotions angrily and maintained his composure, with a cold look on his face, "You are thick-skinned, but I am not that free! "
The hem of her clothes was filled with the wind, and with a turn of her body, she stepped towards the threshold.
"Why do you, a woman, have such a tough mouth? You obviously care about me!" The man said angrily from behind her. The voice seemed to come from outside the cave, from far to near, washed and rotated by the breeze, and finally, one word The sound reached her ears, quietly broke into her heart, and instantly caused chaos there.
Brother Shu Wuluan couldn't figure out what was going on with him at the moment, and couldn't help but collect his thoughts on the spot, leaving him with only an indifferent back and a series of thunderous footsteps.
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