Fish swimming around the world

The copper pot was boiling water, the bones were boiled into soup, and a few longans, wolfberries, and red dates were sprinkled on top. Jiang Fan and the empress still had their meal in the pavilion.

The empress and the empress also liked hot pot very much, and it was even better than barbecue. Of course, Jiang Fan was the only one who could eat with her in the same pot.

The weather was good, and it actually started to rain. Not only was the temperature just right, but eating was also very romantic. Of course, even if it was hot, Jiang Fan still loved to eat, and the feeling of sweating was particularly refreshing.

Although it was drizzling, it was early summer after all. As soon as the steaming hot pot was eaten, it didn't take long for Master Jiang to start sweating.

Then a scene that Zhao Gao couldn't bear to watch appeared. Prince Jiang took off his robe, threw off his shirt, and ate with one foot on a stool with his bare chest.

Fortunately, at this time, there was at most Zhao Gao waiting by his side, otherwise it would be spread out... Oh, don't mention it.

Of course, Zhao Gao was a little proud. Although he had less meat than others, he had more meat in other parts than the prince, which made him look strong. Although he was whiter than himself.

"Indecent." The empress glanced at him.

"No one saw it." Jiang Fan didn't care.

Zhao Gao was a little upset. What was I?

The empress just said lightly: "Yes."

Jiang Fan was stunned and turned his head to look at Zhao Gao: "Are you talking about him?"

Hehe... Zhao Gao could only smile, I won't argue with you.

The empress shook her head gently, picked up a leaf, shook her hand gently, and the leaf flew away.

Jiang Fan was stunned, turned his head and looked, but found nothing.

The leaf sank into the sea, and the empress's eyes also condensed slightly.

"... What happened?"

Jiang Fan was a little confused.

The empress just smiled lightly: "You underestimated the masters in the world."

"Someone is spying?" Zhao Gao was shocked and asked if he needed to search.

"No need, he's gone."

The empress looked at Jiang Fan and said, "He's looking at you."

Jiang Fan was puzzled and looked at himself up and down: "Just because I'm shirtless?"

Empress:...

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Early in the morning, the sleepy Prince Jiang returned to the mansion.

Yuwen Chengxin had been waiting for a long time, "Master, Master, Auntie agreed, and it will be delivered in two days at most. When will you see her?"

Jiang Fan waved his hand and yawned, "Let's talk about it later, go to bed first."

Sleep? Yuwen Chengxin was stunned, didn't you sleep last night? Aren't you staying at the empress's? Could it be...

Her sudden flushed face startled Jiang Fan, and when he understood, he immediately became furious and tapped her forehead with his finger: "Get out, what are you thinking about!"

He threw his sleeves and went to rest angrily.

I had to sleep. I had a fit last night and was kicked off the bed by the empress. I huddled on the hard floor all night.

I slept until noon, and then I woke up hungry.

After washing and packing, I ordered Xiaoshuang to inform Yuwen Chengxin and asked her to make an appointment with Ba Qing for lunch.

When Yuwen Chengxin excitedly informed Ba Qing of the news, the eyes of Shi Guanyin also flickered imperceptibly.

"Let Ba Qing take a bath and change clothes."

Yuwen Chengxin was a little dazed. Aren't they all very anxious? Why do they seem to be not in a hurry?

But she was so smart that she quickly understood and didn't urge. Let Ba Qing toss for a long time.

Although Ba Qing doesn't appear often, it doesn't mean that she is hidden from the world. As the largest merchant in the five countries today, in fact, she has a lot of news that is more informed.

However, due to the special events of this year, he did not pay much attention to the outside world, although as one of the few very special people, King Xiaoyao also got her attention. But this person is too mysterious, and what she knows is just the same as most people. Of course, this so-called majority is already a very small number of people.

She knew his title of "Poet Immortal" and "Ci Sage", knew his wonderful book "Three Kingdoms", and knew that he had rescued the emperor five times. Although she didn't know the inside story, she knew that he was awarded the title of Dual King, but that was basically all.

In fact, Ba Qing often thought that the fundamental reason why Jiang Fan won the favor of the empress was not the five rescues of unknown truth or merits. It was probably because he was born handsome and had outstanding literary talent. Who wouldn't like such a man? He was probably just a face-sitter, and the other so-called things were just a cover-up.

However, the first thing she felt was wrong was that at Tangwu Mountain. The emperor actually handed herself over. Although she didn't know the inside story, she knew her great role in the emperor. If he could let her go like this, could this young man really be extraordinary?

Even so, she was only slightly confused, and more suspected that he was passing on the message for the empress. The one who really wanted to get her should be the empress.

The subsequent development seemed to confirm this point. The King Xiaoyao didn't care about her at all. In her opinion, it was obvious that he was waiting for the empress to deal with her.

However, the information revealed by Yuwen Chengxin in her conversation did make her begin to doubt. But she refused to listen to more, or this was her cleverness. Ba Qing knew that if she knew more, she would not be able to leave.

As time went on, she realized that after she was captured, all the forces that should be moved should have been moved, but there was no effect. At this time, she already knew that things were not simple.

Therefore, Ba Qing changed from refusing Yuwen Chengxin's conversation about certain things to actively asking.

The result of the inquiry shocked her inexplicably. Although the real core had not been touched yet, even so, the goose bumps all over her body could not be suppressed.

Whether from the external game or from this new and strange knowledge, she wanted to meet this King Xiaoyao.

As a businessman, she knew how she rose to power and knew that something was above everything. She wanted to understand her future fate or how she should choose.

But even at this time, she still believed that King Xiaoyao represented the empress. All this was just the empress showing her strength through King Xiaoyao. What she wanted should be just herself and the huge wealth she represented.

The root cause was that she understood the real situation of Daqin from the emperor. Perhaps the chaos among the four countries and the fact that Daqin did not move were directly related to the empty treasury. In her opinion, it might even be the root cause.

However, everything had to be clear in the end. Her only channel was this mysterious young king, who had to be seen.

The king in front of her was younger than she thought. As expected, he was handsome and free and easy.

He was eating under the pavilion beside the Qinglian Pond, and his lunch was a bit light. A small bowl of rice, two stir-fried dishes, and meatball soup.

"Ba Qing, meet the prince."

She greeted him politely.

Jiang Fan said as he ate, "I was waiting anxiously, so I'm a little hungry. I'll eat first. Please sit down."

Ba Qing said calmly, "You are the king of a country, and Ba Qing is just a merchant. I dare not."

Ba Qing knew this. No matter how big a merchant is, he is just a merchant. He is nothing in front of power. Therefore, this is why she makes friends with the powerful everywhere.