Donggong Zhangjiao

Suddenly a woman appeared, and Ye Yunxiao, who was guarding him, immediately moved closer to Pei Yao and Fang Yun calmly, his face wary.

The woman was polite and didn't get too close. She stopped a few steps away.

Now he explained softly again.

"I apologize, my little girl, for being so rude, but this fox lantern was begged by my little sister for many days. She usually doesn't go out much, and it's a rare opportunity to go out today, so I wanted to buy it and take it back to her as a gift."

As he spoke, he ordered the maid next to him to bring up two packets of snacks.

"It is rude of a little girl to take away someone's love. These two packs of snacks are Han Chunxue and Ban Lianqiu, the most famous snacks in Moyu Tower in Kyoto. If Madam is willing to give up this fox lantern to the little girl, these two packs of snacks can be regarded as my little girl's. apologize."

After saying this, he bowed solemnly.

While she was talking, Fang Yun had already looked up and down at the woman in front of her.

First of all, they are definitely not ordinary people. They are either rich or noble.

The clothes and jewelry on her body are worth a lot of money, and her manners and conversation are also very well behaved. It is obvious that she has been carefully taught by her family.

How old is she? Looking at sixteen or seventeen, she has good looks.

With willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes, a beautiful nose and red lips, skin as thick as gel, and an exquisite figure, she is a top-notch beauty.

Just when Fang Yun wanted to respond, Pei Yao unexpectedly spoke first.

"I'm really sorry. My wife fell in love with this lamp at first sight. My wife rarely goes out. I'm afraid she won't have the chance in the future. I really can't give it to the girl."

While speaking, Pei Yao reached out and took the fox lamp from the stunned stall owner, and neatly took Fang Yun's hand, saying softly.

"Come on, ma'am."

Fang Yun was slightly startled, then nodded in agreement and let him lead him away.

After taking two steps, he chuckled.

"It's just a lantern. If your husband is fighting with a child, it doesn't matter if you give it to her."

"Why? Isn't it because she is younger?" Pei Yao lowered his eyes and looked at her with gentle eyebrows, "Isn't my Zhao Zhao a child too?"

When these words came out, Fang Yun's face turned red and he squeezed his hand in embarrassment.

"Ji'er is so old, and my husband is not ashamed."

Seeing her being so shy, Pei Yao was in a good mood. He smiled without saying a word and only held her tighter.

But after they walked away, the girl who just wanted the fox lantern still stayed in front of the stall selling lanterns.

"Girl, if you really want this fox lantern, I still have it at home, but I haven't brought it out today. You can leave your address and I will deliver it to your house in person later or tomorrow. ."

It can be seen that the girl in front of her is from a well-off family, and the small vendor also wants to do business.

But the girl shook her head.

"No need."

After saying this, he turned around and left with the maid.

"Girl, are you sure that the man just now is really the emperor?" the maid asked in a low voice.

The girl looked determined, "You can't be wrong. Although I have only entered the palace very rarely, I have seen the emperor's appearance twice. Even though he has changed into regular clothes, I can still recognize him. And if I remember correctly, I was beside the emperor just now. That one should be the most favored Concubine Zhao in the palace."

"Then the emperor is taking his concubines out of the palace privately. Isn't this against the rules?"

The maid said, and was about to look back, but was stopped by the girl.

"Don't look, no one is watching. It doesn't matter if it's against the rules. As long as the emperor favors him, there's nothing he can't do. Even Concubine Zhao, who is now favored by the Sixth Palace, was the least favored member of the Fang family in Kyoto in the past. She's just a concubine, but the Fang family was destroyed because of the fight for the legitimate rights, isn't it just because Concubine Zhao was favored that she has been doing well?"

Speaking of this, the girl's beautiful eyes flashed with determination.

"With this kind of fate, I am better than countless other beautiful ladies. Today is an opportunity for God to reward me. When I enter the palace in the future, I will become the emperor's favorite concubine like Concubine Zhao."

"The girl has outstanding talents, extraordinary beauty, and the most clever mind. She will definitely make everything she wishes come true!"

The maid flattered him sweetly.The girl curled her lips and smiled, straightened her back, and walked away.

On the other side, a certain imperial concubine didn't know that she had become a role model for so and so. She had finished visiting the market and had arrived at her final destination, Dongli Pavilion.

"Picking chrysanthemums under the eastern fence, you can leisurely see the Nanshan Mountain. The name of this restaurant is quite elegant."

Fang Yun saw the plaque and praised it.

"I also heard that Dongli Restaurant is quiet and elegant, and the dishes are exquisite and refined, so I wanted to take you here." Pei Yao said.

Liu Qin found this place.

Although Xiangyunju and Zuijulou in Beijing are quite famous, Pei Yao felt that it was too noisy, so he asked people to find a secluded location.

Taking Fang Yun out of the palace was inconvenient for many outsiders to know, so he handed over this important task to Liu Qin and chose Ye Yunxiao to accompany him.

When he arrived at Dongli Pavilion, Pei Yao also felt great.

It's better to say it's a restaurant than a garden.

Inside are two-story pavilions built along the lake.

It is not too accurate to say that it is along the lake. To be precise, it should be built on the lake near the shore, connected to the land by a plank road.

Each building is separated by about [-] meters and is independent and quiet without disturbing each other.

Along the way, there were lawns everywhere. The path was not wide, just enough for three people to walk abreast. It was paved with bluestone slabs. On both sides of the road were stone-carved lampstands, with lanterns the size of Cuju placed on them, glowing orange. The warm light is elegant yet cute.

The two of them walked hand in hand on such a small road. Just walking like this made people intoxicated by the beautiful night.

When Fang Yun approached a pavilion, he saw a familiar figure waiting at the door.

"Liu Qin?"

"Your Majesty, Liu Qin, please see the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine."

At this moment, Liu Qin had already bowed his hands neatly.

Pei Yao waved his hand, "No need, are you ready?"

"We have already made preparations when we return to the Emperor. There will be no other guests in the Dongli Pavilion today." Liu Qin nodded.

After they finished speaking, Fang Yucai smiled helplessly.

"The emperor actually called him here."

"He is your brother. Naturally, I asked him to prepare for such a thing." Pei Yao looked sideways at her, with an arc at the corners of his lips, "Okay, let's go in and take a look. I also like Dongli." I’m very curious about the restaurant’s dishes.”

After saying that, he took Fang Yun's hand and took the lead into the building.

This small building is called Lan Yue, and today happens to be the thirteenth day. Although the moon is not as round as the fifteenth day, it is already round and full.

Standing on the second floor and looking up, the moonlight is reflected on the lake, and the night sky and water light are connected together. It is quite the same color as the water and the sky, and it feels like the moon is entering the mirror lake.

In order not to disturb the two of them, everyone else was waiting on the first floor, so they were alone for a while.

Fang Yun was intoxicated by the beautiful moonlight, while Pei Yao's eyes were full of beauties.

The bright silver light shines on the woman's face, outlining the hazy outline, adding a bit of coldness to the woman's pretty and delicate face. The full moon and stars are reflected in her beautiful eyes, which are even more brilliant than pearls.

The eyebrows and eyes are stretched and gentle, and the lips are slightly curved. The whole person is bathed in the moonlight, like an elf.

"Yoon'er, I have something for you."

"Ok?"

Fang Yun turned around, his eyes full of doubts.

While she was stunned, Pei Yao had already taken out a palm-sized exquisite brocade box from his arms and handed it to her.

"Open it and see."