He Lingchuan's smile also widened little by little: "It's true."
He was equally curious about Fang Canran. "I'll go and call the prince together."
Fang Canran waved his hand: "I just invited you, but His Highness had something to do at night, so he declined."
He Lingchuan gave up as soon as he heard this, and the two abandoned the boat and went ashore.
As he was about to go out, two Tongxin guards followed him.
Fang Canran smiled and said: "Master He is such a big fan."
He Lingchuan shook his head: "I'm constantly being stared at, and I can't play without worry when I go out. It's a lot less fun."
He turned to the two of them and said, "Manager Fang and I went out to have some fun. It's very safe. How about you two resting here? I'll ask the cook to prepare your roasted lamb ribs with wine."
The two men looked at each other, did not insist, and stopped.
The chef at Pianxiang Villa is really good at roasting lamb. A few days ago, Fu Shanyue and He Lingchuan were eating roasted lamb and drinking honey wine together. The aroma wafted over, and they couldn't even smell it, it was very annoying.
Besides, what danger could there be if he goes out to socialize with the Golden Horn family?
True to his word, He Lingchuan asked the waiter to go to the kitchen to order the wine and food, and then he and Fang Canran walked to the door.
It would be inconvenient to be followed by these two guys tonight.
In fact, he felt keenly that Tongxinwei had been slacking off on tracking him recently. They could keep an eye on him or not, follow him or not, and they didn't follow him like they did a few days ago.
In addition to Fu Shanyue going out every three days to protest the inconvenience caused by Tongxinwei to his life, and thinking about the strange flashes of Tianluo Star, He Lingchuan vaguely understood the reason.
Tiangong and the Demon Emperor are too lazy to pay attention to them. They are lazy at the top and lazy at the bottom. There is no need for the Tongxin Guards to be so dedicated.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of Pianxiang Villa, picked up the two of them and headed to Yuexiang Villa.
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When I went out, it was during the evening rush hour in Lingxu City, and the road was congested.
When the two arrived at Yuexiang Villa, the night sky was filled with stars.
This place is named because it is adjacent to Yuexiang Lake. The manor is built on the waterside, monopolizing half of the lake view. The ancient willows hang low by the water, and the late osmanthus is fragrant. There are mandarin ducks playing in the lake, and there are groups of deer on the grass. Selected
The water lilies are still in full bloom today, and their color is as tender as a girl’s beauty.
Standing by the water and admiring the crimson red leaves, I feel the refreshing autumn air. Of course, non-villa guests cannot enjoy the elaborate scenery here. Because outside the scope of Yuexiang Villa, the lakeside cannot conceal the decline of late autumn.
He Lingchuan had dined several times in major restaurants on Tianjie. It was really busy with traffic, full of guests, and business was very prosperous. However, Yuexiang Villa did not take this route. It paid attention to privacy. The huge villa only opened seven gardens, and every day
The courtyards are all filled with lake water, each has a different theme, you can hear the crowing of young deer, and only entertain one table of guests.
The distance between the courtyards is very far, separated by flowers and trees. Even if the distinguished guests shout and make noise as much as they want, they will not affect others.
The core is just two words:
Private enjoyment.
Whether you are doing business negotiations, meeting friends, or doing other things here, everything is very stylish.
The only drawback is that it's expensive.
Of course, as a guest invited by the host, He Lingchuan didn't have to worry about the price of the food tonight.
Fang Canran led He Lingchuan into the Lotus Garden. The huge lotus bloomed in the pond, which was different from the varieties outside. And after nightfall, the fluorescent spores placed in the lotus core lit up and turned into beautiful lanterns, which were hazy at night.
A shy beauty.
This is a three-story monastery, with drinking and dining on the first floor, tea and piano playing on the second floor, and couches for guests to rest on the third floor.
The two of them sat down at the table, and He Lingchuan immediately said: "This doesn't seem to be a new building."
"Yuexiang Villa has a history of two hundred years. It was originally called Jingliu Villa. Does He Xiao have any impression of this name?"
Of course He Lingchuan shook his head.
When he first arrived, how did he know the origins of these manors in Lingxu City?
"The first owner who built Jingliu Manor was named Huang. His family had been in Lingxu City for two hundred years, but it eventually declined. Jingliu Manor was built just when his family was turning from prosperity to decline, so it was not fully completed.
Sold." Fang Canran had already ordered the dishes, and the handsome boy brought a small square basin with lotus shape and two golden bottles in it. "The temperature is just right, come! Try the signature here, Fox Lady Wine.
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There is also a small stove under the square basin.
Listening to the chilling cicadas in late autumn, warming the wine and talking to a weak spirit. How many people are interested in this?
"Is this wine made by a fox demon?"
"It was indeed the earliest." Fang Canran said with a smile, "It is said that the owner of Jingliu Village helped Qingqiu Fox Demon a lot, and the latter repaid him with an exclusive wine recipe. Later, this wine recipe was passed down with Jingliu Village. Jing
On the contrary, no one knows the owner of Liuzhuang."
He Lingchuan said casually: "This kind of thing seems to be countless in Lingxu City?"
"Isn't it? There are so many crucian carps crossing the river. They swim around and then disappear." Fang Canran said leisurely, "The second owner of Jingliu Village was a spy sent by other countries. They used Jingliu Village to help them
They concealed their identities and operated in Lingxu City for several years. After these people were arrested, Jingliu Villa was also put up for sale. The Golden Horn family purchased it, changed its name, and renovated it, creating today's Yuexiang Villa.
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He Lingchuan was stunned: "This turns out to be the territory of spies?"
"Isn't that right?" Fang Canran poured him a drink, "Lingxu City has the reputation of being the best city in the world, but how many outsiders are envious and covet it?"
He Lingchuan took a sip. The wine was as green as jasper, sweet and soft, went into the throat smoothly, and had a subtle fruity aroma.
Drink a few more sips and your mouth and tongue will feel refreshed.
“It’s really unique.”
As soon as they entered the house, they asked the maid to take the fish bucket to the kitchen. Now, the new chef of Joyful Villa also served special dishes.
As expected, the fat-headed fish was the first one to be greeted. It was made into a two-for-one fish. The thick fish head was deep-fried and then wet-roasted with spicy garnishes. After frying it for a while, the fish skin was half crispy and half crispy.
Soft, half spicy and half sweet, with the most flavor.
He Lingchuan really didn't expect that the first time he came to this world to eat charcoal-grilled fish heads would be in such a stylish place. In the past, he used to set up stalls on the roadside, moving a small horse stall to occupy the sidewalk, and served with a few bottles of the cheapest
beer.
The wind seems to have picked up outside, and the trees are rustling. In this kind of weather, it is very comfortable to stay in a luxurious house, eat roasted fish and drink good wine.
In addition, a dozen small fishes were deep-fried until they were dry and crispy, sprinkled with some pepper, and each one was crunchy and crispy in one bite.
The kitchen uses local ingredients and even offers a plate of pickled plums.
The century-old plum trees in Yuexiang Villa have a good harvest. They are picked and pickled with salt, sugar, wine and plum blossoms. Adults and children love to eat them. He Lingchuan took one and put it in his mouth to nibble. It is sour, crisp and sweet. It is indeed a good way to relieve meat and greasiness, sober up and relieve fatigue.
of good things.
Fang Canran also ate two pieces of fish, and then he said clearly: "Elixir of Agelessness, how do you think Brother He will get it?"
"I don't know." He Lingchuan said honestly, "I don't know much about everything in Lingxu City. The royal court, the emperor, the gods, and even the Qingyang Imperial Master, hey! I don't know what the outcome of this game will be in the end.
.”
"You also left out an important force."
"Oh?" He Lingchuan asked casually, "Which side?"
"Fan Yao Kingdom." Fang Canran said, "If it weren't for Chiyan Kingdom and Baoshu Kingdom's strong stance and demanding an investigation, this matter might have been settled long ago."
Yes, He Lingchuan sometimes forgets the power behind him.
"The scary thing about this situation is that after it ends, the storm may not subside for a while."
"Indeed." He Lingchuan raised his chin towards the lake outside the window, "This place looks like beautiful mountains and rivers, but in fact it is dangerous. I have never really enjoyed a day of peace in Lingxu City."
Fang Canran laughed and said: "That's Mr. He going through hardships and dangers, not hitting the mountain of swords. Look at the ordinary people outside who only have two meals a day for food and clothing. What kind of dangers can they encounter?"
"Really?" He Lingchuan snorted slightly, "Then the servants of Pan Shan's house sweep the floor and cook to make money to support their families. How come they got into such a disaster?"
Prince Huan wanted to teach him and Fu Shanyue a lesson, but in the end he vented his anger on the servants and the house.
The fate of ordinary people is like duckweed. When a big wave hits for no reason, it shatters.
Don't think that you can just settle down, even if you are in the imperial capital.
The black fish caught by Fang Canran was also trimmed at this time, and it was a hot color when it was served on the table.
The new chef chose gratin. The thick fish fillets had all the spines removed. They were first coated in starch and quickly grilled, then put into a casserole and slowly baked with black bean sauce.
The ham hanging soup has been baked into it.
I don’t know what secret seasonings the chef added. The fish meat has a very rich flavor. When He Lingchuan recalled it, it actually had a bit of milky flavor?
The chili pepper looks brightly red, but in fact it is not spicy at all. It just makes the diners feel a little warm. Where is Yuexiang Villa? If you let the distinguished guests have red faces and tears and runny noses after eating, the whole place will be shattered.
.
Fang Canran asked him: "What do you think of this cook?"
"Okay." He Lingchuan praised it without raising his head, "It's really rare and delicious!"
A small border town in another world could gather Yuchi's delicious food, but he had never tasted such delicious fish.
Fang Canran quickly poured him wine: "Then don't be polite, use more."
As expected, He Lingchuan was not polite to him and buried himself in eating fish and drinking wine. In just a quarter of an hour, the big mullet weighing several kilograms was eaten to pieces.
This fish really becomes more delicious and more addictive the more you eat it.
Hmm? Enjoyable?
These two words flashed across He Lingchuan's mind, as if something was wrong. But he was already lost in the lake. He didn't know whether he had eaten too much fish or drank too much wine, and his neck could hardly hold his head.
With a snap, the child fell to the ground, and He Lingchuan actually slipped under the table.
Fang Canran held him up:
"He Xiao? Are you okay?"
He Lingchuan's eyes were half-closed, and his eyes were blurred.
"You're too drunk." Fang Canran couldn't help but laugh, "Can't you really walk?"
He Lingchuan's eyes suddenly opened and his body straightened up: "I have to go to a hut!"
This reaction was similar to that of a corpse. Fang Canran was startled by him. He pointed to the back hall and said, "The secret room is at the back. Can I help you go there?"
Places like Fuyuin do not place buckets directly behind the screen like ordinary inns. Instead, they build a special toilet called a secret room.