The boy said something, but he didn't know whether it was due to the young master's look or the cold wind that brought him back to his senses. He also knew that there was something wrong with what he said, so he hurriedly explained.
"I mean, Ah Qi is holding a plum branch just like the young master."
At that time, the woman came out of the darkness holding plum blossoms. Her face was slightly flushed after drinking. Under the lamp, she was even more beautiful than the plum blossoms. But, well, she still couldn't compare with the young master!
Plum branches? Lu Yizhi walked slowly towards the hall and asked, "Really? She also went to break plum blossoms?"
When this was mentioned, the boy couldn't help but feel resentful.
"Young master, you don't know how long I waited there yesterday. It wasn't until midnight that she came back drunk. She had gone out to eat and drink."
"Isn't it just a reward from the emperor? It's the kind of reward that a large group of people receive. Is it worth celebrating like this?"
"I urged her to see the money you sent me, sir. The green pheasant girl actually glared at me and said that she had to put the plum blossoms in place first.
"Hmph." He imitated the Qingzhi's expression and tone, "This is the best plum branch just brought from the Western Mountains, a treasure given to our lady by others."
It's not that making him wait for another cup of tea made me angry, but the maid's attitude was really annoying, as if he was annoying.
What he sent was money!
A big suitcase of money!
"Just a few broken plum blossoms."
The boy said angrily, feeling cold again as he said these words, and then looked at Lu Yizhi gently arranging the plum branches in his arms.
The boy shivered.
"No, I'm not saying, um, her plum blossoms are not as beautiful as the young master's."
Lu Yizhi looked at the plum blossoms and asked, "Who gave it to her?" He seemed a little curious, "Who is it?"
Then who cares, the young man thought to himself, but of course he didn't ask. He was just thinking about how to reply when he saw the young master walking out.
"I'll ask myself," he said.
The boy was stunned for a moment, what did he mean? He hurriedly chased after him and saw Lu Yizhi calling the carriage to be taken away.
"Go to Linglongfang." He said.
The boy who was chasing him and the boy who was driving the carriage were both stunned. Linglongfang? Didn’t the young master say something wrong? You want to go to Mr. Xiahou’s house?
Lu Yizhi had already boarded the car and said it again.
"Go to Linglongfang."
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The morning light was dim, the attic window was opened, and the winter wind rushed in immediately.
Miss Xiahou's loose hair and dress were flying.
"My lady." The maids who came in exclaimed and rushed over. Some closed the window, and some wrapped the lady in a cloak. "It's not good to be exposed to the wind or the cold."
Miss Xiahou smiled and wrapped herself in the cloak without breaking away.
A dignified lady can be naughty occasionally.
"Hurry up and comb your hair." The maid said angrily and pushed her down on the chair. "Master Lu went out of the city to Xishan last evening and stayed away all night. He must have picked the freshest plum blossoms early in the morning and brought them to you, young lady.
When people come, you can’t stay disheveled and unable to meet the guests.”
This is indeed what Lu Yizhi likes to do, to show the most beautiful things in the world to his intimates, such as an ancient book, exotic fragrances, and flowers and plants from all four seasons.
"Have you ordered the kitchen to stew ginger soup?" Miss Xiahou asked.
The maids in the room all said, "Madam has already given the order." "Miss, don't worry."
Miss Xiahou smiled in the mirror, wondering what she was worried about.
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It was too early, and the shops on Tonglou Street were not open. The shopkeepers, who were still yawning and staying in bed, missed seeing the young man getting out of the car in front of Linglongfang holding plum blossoms.
In the morning mist, white cloaks, red plum blossoms, and black hair and jade faces make Tonglou Street shine like Jinlou Street.
The door of the shop was called open, and Brother Guo, who was cleaning the shop, also showed a surprised look.
"Master Lu..." he said.
"Yesterday you said you would invite me here today," Lu Yizhi said.
The lady gave the order last night, and Brother Guo knew it, but it was too early, and there are these plum blossoms...
He looked at the plum blossoms in the arms of the young master who walked in from beside him, and thought to himself, Qing Zhi is looking for a vase to put flowers in again. He doesn't know how long it will take this time, but he only had time to find a cup of tea last night.
The young master went in, and Brother Guo looked at the street. Although it wasn't business hours yet, since the customers were here, let's open the door.
The shop assistants who were still sleeping in the shops on both sides did not see this scene, but the people squatting on the eaves in the distance did.
One person bumped into the person next to him: "Go and tell Master Zhu quickly."
Another person was a little puzzled: "Isn't it the man named Lu who is here? Mr. Zhu said, don't pay attention."
The first person whispered: "Master Zhu used to laugh at people who only came with money, which was tacky. Now they come with plum blossoms. They are so fairy-like. Go tell Master Zhu and see what he does."
The other person laughed and looked at Linglongfang again.
In fact, there is no point in letting them stare here. Miss Qixing knows that they are there and doesn't care. Sometimes they even want to hide when walking on the street, always thinking that this woman will raise her hand and follow them.
greet……
That would be ridiculous. Are they following or acting as guards?
"Okay." He said, "I'll go and report it to Master Zhu. It's something new and will make Master Zhu happy."
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"Why are you here so early?"
Qing Zhi complained in a low voice and looked at Qixing who simply rolled up his hair and walked out.
"Miss, what about breakfast..."
Qixing said, "Don't worry, we'll eat later." After that, he entered the living room.
Lu Yizhi was standing in the hall, admiring the plum branches in the earthenware vase. He turned around when he heard footsteps, and the plum branches he was holding in his arms also appeared in his sight.
Qing Zhi saw it at a glance, made a sound, looked a little surprised, and blurted out, "Are they also plum blossoms from Xishan?"
Lu Yizhi nodded with a smile and said, "But mine is not as good-looking as yours."
Qixing said: "There are no flowers that are not beautiful, they are all beautiful." He then asked, "Are you giving them to me?"
Lu Yizhi nodded and handed the plum branch forward.
Qixing thanked Qixing, and Qingzhi hesitated and stepped forward to take it.
"I'll plug it in," she said, exiting the room.
Although she didn't like Mr. Lu, she couldn't hit him with a smile. She really couldn't treat Mr. Lu harshly, so she went to find the bottle and asked Brother Guo to bring in a pot of hot fragrant tea.
Lu Yizhi sat down, took a sip of fragrant tea, and exhaled.
"It tastes just like home," he said.
Qixing said: "Xucheng and Yucheng are not far apart."
So it wasn't for his taste. Lu Yizhi smiled and said nothing.
"Is everything going well in the Hanlin Academy?" Qixing asked.
Lu Yizhi was no longer surprised when she asked him about his studies before and now about his official career. Lu Yizhi was no longer surprised by the topic of this woman's small talk. He just followed her instructions and waved it away. He would answer whatever she asked.
"We are all familiar with each other now. Your Majesty takes great care of your fellow officers," he said.
Qixing smiled: "You are a very lovable person, they will all like you very much."
Lu Yizhi smiled: "Thank you for the praise." He asked again, "But I am also in a dilemma. Ah Qi, the Star Viewing Pavilion has been repaired. How should I explain to Miss Xiahou next?"
Qing Pheasant walked in with a vase at this time. When he heard this sentence, he suddenly realized that this flower was sent to Miss Xiahou.
The corner of her mouth sank, and she laughed at herself, really, don't you know who Mr. Lu is, so he really thought he was thinking about Miss Lu just because he sent flowers?
If he wasn't forced, why would he look at the lady again?
She called Miss.
"There are too many plum blossoms and they don't look good together. I'll put this one over there in the workshop," she said.
Qixing nodded indifferently to this kind of thing and watched Qing Pheasant retreat again.
Lu Yizhi naturally saw what the maid meant, and pursed his lips. When he wanted to say something, Qixing spoke first.
"Just tell the truth to Miss Xiahou." She said, "I will not leave the capital, and I will not have any entanglement with you again."
Lu Yizhi hesitated and said, "Is it because your heart belongs to someone else?"
He glanced at the plum branch beside him.
The plum blossoms that have been kept in a bottle overnight bloom little by little, crystal clear and with a subtle fragrance.
Qixing didn't seem to understand. After thinking about it, he understood what he meant, and then smiled.
"Yes." She nodded, looked at Mei Zhi aside, and said with a smile, "My heart belongs to someone else."