Qi Yan had nothing to do, so he was thinking about buying something for everyone. Although Mr. Liu from the Yamen shouted at the top of his lungs that he was not allowed to buy or give anything to prisoners, because everything could be a tool for them to commit crimes.
But there are also many jailers who, after accepting benefits from their families, take more care of them when they have nothing to do.
After asking around, they all said they didn't lack anything. After all, they were really useless for small things that could be hidden in a small cell without being discovered. Rather than waste that money to buy a decoration, it is better not to buy it.
Qi Yan thought about going to Xuanhu Restaurant, buying some delicious food and bringing it back to try it with everyone.
Qi Yan saved a lot of money, wore simple linen casual clothes, and after asking a few people, he arrived at the Xuanhu Restaurant in the middle of the bustling neighborhood of Chang'an. Many people who met him on the road said that he could not afford to eat. Qi Yan looked at his off-white linen clothes. Although they were not that elegant, they didn't look like a penniless beggar, right
When he arrived at the entrance of Xuanhu Restaurant, Qi Yan realized that what they said was actually true.
No matter whether you are going in or coming out, who is not wearing gorgeous clothes? There were people carrying sedans and horse-drawn carriages, and there were many people from all walks of life. Although these people were not well-dressed, they were of good temperament. They held long knives and swords in their hands, and concealed weapons and long whips on their waists. Such people looked like they were not short of money. The untouchable Lord!
Qi Yan lowered his head and looked at what he was wearing, and it turned out that he looked out of place.
Being cash-strapped, Qi Yan felt that even if the wooden pendant was discounted, the money in his pocket might not be enough. With a sigh, Qi Yan wanted to turn around and leave. As for delicious food, just buy some street snacks...
Just after turning around and walking a few steps, Qi Yan was stopped by a familiar voice.
"Little jailor?" The man's chuckle came into Qi Yan's ears, as clear as before in prison.
Qi Yan followed the sound and saw a luxurious carriage. The door curtain was opened by a folding fan, and the people inside were looking at him with raised eyebrows.
"Aren't you going in? It's time to stand at the door for a cup of tea."
Qi Yan looked at the person in front of him, then looked at the cool and elegant words "Xuanhu Restaurant" on the plaque, and shook his head honestly.
"That's not the place I should go in." And looking at the plaque, you know that he can't even afford it with his monthly money!
Narrowing his eyes slightly, Yu Xi saw the wooden pendant hanging on Qi Yan's waist. But when he said this, he obviously didn't believe what he said at the beginning.
"You are wearing the wooden pendant I gave you, how can you not afford it?" Yu Xi opened the curtain and jumped out of the carriage: "Come with me!"
After saying that, he took Qi Yan's hand and walked into Xuanhu Restaurant openly.
When the waiter and the shopkeeper saw him coming in, they bowed their heads and called "Young Master." When they saw Qi Yan, they looked him up and down and stopped looking at him.
"He is a distinguished guest of our Xuanhu Restaurant. When he comes in the future, he will be a distinguished guest. He must be well served. Leave the bill to me."
The shopkeeper did not flatter or deliberately please, but responded respectfully. Outsiders would only sigh that such orderliness was due to Yu Xi’s teachings.
A shiny golden title was inexplicably assigned to me - meeting people is like meeting the boss! Thinking of that kind of scene, Qi Yan felt funny.
"Why are you laughing?" Yu Xi turned around, his eyes full of teasing: "Do you believe what I say now?"
"That's not true." Qi Yan suppressed his smile and said sternly: "It's just that I have to take some away, and your restaurant will suffer a great loss."
It's expensive in itself, and the ingredients are also of good quality. If you meet someone like him who eats for free and takes out, how much will you lose
Of course, this is what Qi Yan is worried about. People like Yu Xi who have a lot of money won't worry.
In the elegant private room, Qi Yan, who looked like a poor boy at first glance, was sitting on pins and needles in a room that looked expensive in terms of furnishings and decorations.
Yu Xi sat opposite him, holding a jade pot and pouring a bowl of tea for him. Qi Yan's eyes fell on the crystal tea set, and he shrank silently.
He should be the cheapest in this house...
"What are you thinking about? Drinking tea." Yu Xi pushed the tea bowl in front of him: "I don't know what you like. I don't know if the newly picked tea tips are to your taste."
Qi Yan didn't know whether it was old tea or new tea. Some would be good to drink.
Qi Yan's eyes lit up as he picked up the small bowl and drank it.
"It's very refreshing!" After holding it in for a while, there was nothing to describe, and then he finished: "It tastes good!"
Yu Xi shook her head helplessly, smiled and filled it up for him: "If it tastes good, drink more, but don't get bloated, there will be food for a while."
After drinking another bowl of tea, Qi Yan suddenly raised his head, looked at Yu Xi and asked uncertainly: "You really let me eat for free?"
Yu Xi raised his eyes lazily: "You don't believe it?"
"It's not that I don't believe it." Qi Yan pursed his lips: "I just feel that I have no other favors from you. In prison, I treat you the same way as I treat other people, and there is no special care. You promised me like this, I’m afraid I’m going to lose money.”
"What you said is interesting." Yu Xi never thought that he would say it so straightforwardly. If someone else was greedy for such an advantage, they wouldn't know how to hide it.
Qi Yan put down the tea bowl and said, "Do you regret it? It's not too late to regret it. I brought a lot of money today, which was saved from the previous monthly income. Anyway, the food hasn't been served yet. Do you think I have brought enough money?" If so, please remove a few dishes.”
After saying that, Qi Yan began to untie the money bag on his belt.
Seeing that his movements were deft, Yu Xi was extremely helpless. He walked over, held down Qi Yan's hand that was untying the money bag, and looked down at him.
"Give me some face. After all, I am also the owner of Xuanhu Restaurant."
Qi Yan looked at him seriously for a long time before sighing: "Well, since you don't feel that you are at a disadvantage, then I don't worry about it anymore."
Yu Xi's eyes flashed, and she suddenly smiled and said, "I didn't realize it. Your skin is as smooth as a daughter's."
Qi Yan's big watery eyes suddenly dropped. This guy actually started to disturb him...
Taking out his hand with all his strength, Qi Yan put his hands together, brushed them, and said, "I have never touched a woman's hand, so I don't know."
Yu Xi: "What a coincidence, neither do I."
Qi Yan: "Then how do you know that your daughter's hands are the same as mine?"
Yu Xi: “…”
I originally thought about getting close to Qi Yan, but I didn't expect that I was choked and had nothing to say.
She lowered her eyes and looked at Qi Yan, and found that he was also looking at her. Those big eyes are like a clear water, which is exactly the opposite of the vulgarity of this world. His big almond eyes set off his delicate face. It’s really not worth it for such a good young man to work hard for Daliang...
[The male protagonist’s favorability towards Qi Yan is +5, current favorability: 50]
There was a sudden knock on the door of the private room, and several maids walked in slowly, each holding a tray in their hands.
—The dishes are ready!