This meal didn't last long. Sister Shuang'er only ate a lot in front of Mrs. Zhong. She usually ate some vegetarian food, so Liu Yueqi didn't order much, and there were quite a few vegetarian dishes.
During this period, Liu Yueqi occasionally looked at the man sitting there, and saw him quietly looking out the window at the street, not ordering anything to eat, but just drinking a few bottles of wine.
Liu Yueqi has also tasted the drinks here, whether they are more expensive or the cheaper Xiaobaigan in the wine shop. After a few sips, I feel that the aroma is there, but the alcohol concentration should not be very high.
Just ordered a bottle of wine and let him sit here and watch the scenery? Why is this also the Anxiang Restaurant? It is considered a high-end restaurant in Chujing. Just sitting on the second floor will probably cost a lot of money based on time.
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After looking at it for a few times, he stopped paying too much attention and turned around to chat with Sister Shuang'er about some past events.
At a certain moment, a burst of noisy sounds came from upstairs, and then, supported by a crowd of servants, several handsome young men slowly walked downstairs, talking and laughing as they walked.
"The food here is really good! I spent five taels of silver on this meal, which is really worth it!" The man in purple brocade clothes walking in front said: "Brother Qi, Brother Zhang, let's come back another day! Next time
I need you to treat me!"
Liu Yueqi's attention was immediately attracted and she turned to look over.
One tael of silver is equivalent to a thousand copper coins. It can buy a hundred kilograms of rice, which is enough to feed an ordinary family for a long time! In terms of purchasing power, one tael of silver should be converted into about 500 yuan in his time.
There are still quite a lot.
As a writer in Liuyue Mansion, the salary is relatively good. I can earn more than one tael of silver every month. For one meal, the money is gone in five months...
Liu Yueqi swallowed her saliva. She usually stayed at home and occasionally went out and didn't spend much money. Now that she heard that a meal cost five taels, she realized that it was quite enjoyable in front of this rich second generation...
"Brother Wen! My old man can't care less about me... How can you be as rich as you! I still have to prepare a gift for the prince... Oh, by the way, what we said today must be true. Let's all give it to you.
You can't secretly prepare other gifts behind my back!" said the man in a yellow gown walking in the middle.
"That's natural!" The man in white at the end looked quite dignified: "Brother Qi, your father also does your best! Didn't he originally want to send you to Chen Guoqiu for an exam? Why didn't he send you away again?"
"Tch...you all know my level, so how can my father not be aware of it? I still have the autumn exams, don't be embarrassed!"
"Yeah! That makes sense!" Brother Wen immediately said: "I deeply agree with this! If you really go to rush for the exam, it will be a shame and be sent abroad..."
"piss off!"
"..."
After having fun all the way, the three of them left the building with a bunch of attendants.
After the three people left, Liu Yueqi immediately called the waiter to ask about the identities of the three people. Finally, he learned that the identities of the three people were really high. There were a lot of court officials in the Chu State, although they were not like those in the Chen State.
It's such a system, but it's also divided into ranks and each performs its own duties. The few who came down just now are all the eldest sons of second-rank official families.
Liu Yueqi smacked her lips and joked to Liu Yue Yingshuang across from her: "I suspect they have agreed on what to give on the surface, but secretly they will secretly exchange gifts!"
"Why is this?" Liu Yueyingshuang was stunned.
"I already know what gifts other officials' children at the same level are going to give. If I give a better one myself, wouldn't that make the prince more popular?" Liu Yueqi said with a smile.
After thinking for a while, he felt that what Liu Yueqi said made sense, so he nodded.
At this moment, the man Liu Yueqi had just noticed finally stopped being in a daze and stood up slowly. However, the man did not go downstairs directly, but walked over to Liu Yueqi.
By the time Liu Yueqi realized what she was doing, the man had already walked in front of her!
As we got closer, we realized that this man was indeed quite strong. He was a head taller than Liu Yueqi. He was wearing a tight-fitting soft leather jacket with no sleeves, showing off the strong muscle lines on his arms.
. There was a short knife on his waist, wrapped in several layers of cloth, and it seemed that it had not been taken out for some days.
Liu Yueqi had no reaction to the man's sudden approach, but Liu Yue Yingshuang's eyes narrowed, she stood up abruptly, looked at him like a hawk, and stared directly at the man.
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This look made Liu Yue jump, and she also stood up and stood there in a daze.
There were many people in the hall on the second floor, everyone was eating and drinking, but they didn't pay much attention to this scene.
"Is the girl from Kunlun?" The man didn't care about Liu Yue Yingshuang's hostility. He walked up to her and asked. His voice was very calm, with a trace of extremely subtle confusion in it.
"Yes!" Liu Yue Yingshuang only answered one word and stopped talking. She still stared at the person, but she felt that the other person did not seem to have any ill intentions, and her previously tense body relaxed a little.
"I have a question. I have been thinking about it for a long time but can't figure it out. Since the girl is from Kunlun, she must have come down from the mountain. I wonder if the girl can help me solve my doubts?" The man bowed slightly and cupped his fists.
Liu Yueyingshuang was stunned for a moment and nodded.
"May I ask...what is on the other side of the mountain?" the man asked again, this time with even more confusion.
Liu Yueqi was a little confused. This question was confusing. How should she answer it?
Sure enough, after Liu Yue Yingshuang heard this question, she also frowned and thought for a while not knowing how to answer.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Yue Yingshuang finally answered: "Beyond the mountains, there are still mountains!"
At this time, Liuyue Qike began to think about what this meant. Are they talking about something that ordinary people don't understand? Is this man an expert?
After hearing Liu Yue Yingshuang's answer, the man shook his head. It seemed that he didn't get the answer he wanted, so he turned to ask Liu Yue Qi who was standing aside: "Master, what do you think is on the other side of the mountain?"
ask me?
Liu Yueqi was in a trance for a moment. He should have been stunned, but he answered directly: "Beyond the mountain... is the sea!"
In fact, Liu Yueqi didn't know what she was talking about. Anyway, she just answered like this subconsciously.
Hearing this sentence, the confusion on the man's face became more intense, and he asked again: "What about the other side of the sea?"
"The other side of the sea is the ground..." Liu Yueqi murmured.
At this time, not only the man, but also Liu Yue Yingshuang had a look of confusion on her face, as if she was a little confused.
Liu Yueqi suddenly shook his head, and after getting rid of some things that suddenly popped up in his mind, he became confused - who am I? What am I doing?
The man did not continue to ask. After standing there and thinking for a while, he clasped his fists and said, "Thank you very much, Master, for clarifying my doubts! My dear, Zhao Wei, I would like to ask for your advice today, and I will repay you in the future!"
After saying that, he hurried downstairs.
Liu Yueqi was left standing there in confusion.
What?
Liu Yue Yingshuang looked at Liu Yue Qi and didn't say anything. She just sat down and continued eating. Liu Yue Qi didn't know why, so she could only sit down and eat.
The meal was finished quickly, and Sister Shuang'er did not continue shopping in the afternoon, but chose to go back home.
On the way back home, Liu Yue Yingshuang finally couldn't help but ask the question just now.
"Xiao Qi, there is the sea on the other side of the mountain. Who did you listen to?"
"I don't know either... I just remember someone told me that there is a sea on the other side of the mountain, and they just said it..."
"Is this true?" Liu Yue Yingshuang frowned.
"That's true. Maybe someone told me before I lost my memory..."
In fact, before Liu Yueqi traveled through, he seemed to have heard a similar concept, saying that there was hope on the other side of the mountain. In fact, after you cross this mountain, what really greets you is the next mountain... From a certain
From this perspective, what Sister Shuang'er said is right. But my own view is a more optimistic one. I feel that when I climb over the mountain, I can see more unknown things, and that is the meaning of climbing over the mountain.
… If you still have to climb over the mountain after climbing over the mountain, what’s the point?
It's just that the latter one, the other side of the sea is the ground, I really have no impression of it, it seems that I just said it casually.
Liu Yue Yingshuang did not ask further questions, but just thought about it by herself.
Not long after, the two returned to Liuyue Mansion, and happened to see a man standing at the door of the mansion negotiating with the servants.
Liu Yueqi remembered that she seemed to be a maid from Bai Mansion. Why did she come here?
When the maid saw Liu Yueqi coming from outside, she also walked over quickly and said: "Sir, His Royal Highness has sent an invitation, inviting you and the young lady to attend the birthday banquet of the Crown Prince tomorrow. But the young lady is not at home, so I came to look for her.
Young master!"
"Have you told others that Miss Xiaobai is here with me?" Liu Yueqi asked.
"No! I just said that the lady went out for something and her return date is unknown."
"Okay, then you can go back if it's okay. Just give me the invitation!"
So, the maid took out two items from the bag, put them in Liu Yueqi's hands, bowed before turning around and leaving.
Those two invitations were actually edged with expensive gold thread. Based on this, few people really had the money to imitate them... As expected of a prince, no matter how good his reputation is, at this time
, it should also be done more lavishly to show the majesty and style of the royal family.
Liu Yue Yingshuang went back to her room directly, saying that she was giving Liu Yue Qi a half-day off in the afternoon so that she could rest for a while. Liu Yue Qi naturally thanked her profusely and returned to her room happily.
Then he saw Bai Yeqing with a resentful face.
Liu Yueqi:......
"Xiao Qi, are you angry with me..." Bai Yeqing said aggrievedly.
"What does this mean? I don't have it!" Liu Yueqi was a little confused.
"Then why don't you come back and make me something to eat...you made it clear when you left the house..."
Okay, it’s really just for food, as expected of Miss Xiaobai. With this resentful look on his face, he thought he had done something to offend her.
Bai Yeqing stepped forward, took a look outside, closed the door, turned around and took Liu Yueqi's hands, and several furry tails suddenly came out and wrapped around Liu Yueqi's hands.
"Xiao Qi~ I'll give you the tail, please don't be angry, okay..."