"This... the master's temperament is really hard to fathom. But Mr. Huang is at the fourth level. I want to be escorted by him. Can I do that?"
The fourth prince is very humble.
Li Nuo knew that the fourth prince would not give up, so he said: "Forget it, I'll call Lao Huang over, and your Highness can ask him himself."
"Your Highness, why don't you let Huang Jiujian and Li Zian escort you to the dock first? As for whether you want Huang Jiujian to go back to Chang'an with you, we will discuss it in detail on the way..."
Magistrate Chen agreed.
"That's all right, without further ado, let's set off now..."
So, a group of people headed to Yuzhou River Pier.
On the way, Lao Huang rejected the fourth prince's wishes without any delay, which made the fourth prince a little unhappy.
After all, he is also a prince, but he is so courteous and virtuous, yet he cannot deal with an old man.
But then again, fourth-level masters are already rare, let alone him. Even his royal brothers have only managed to win over three or five people.
In fact, if Huang Jiujian could leave Yuzhou, he would have left long ago, why wait until now?
With his cultivation at the pinnacle of the fourth level of martial arts, he was able to get along like a fish in water even under the feet of Chang'an, the crouching tiger, hidden dragon.
The fourth prince's disappointment all fell into Li Nuo's eyes.
Okay.
How can this city compete with those three princes for the crown prince position?
Watching everyone boarding the ship, Li Nuo cupped his hands and said, "It's getting late. Everyone, have a nice trip. We'll say goodbye today. We'll see you again by chance."
"Zian, I have a hunch that we will meet again in Chang'an soon."
Looking at Li Nuo's figure, the fourth prince was still filled with emotions.
If that incident hadn't happened at last year's Xinke Banquet, Li Zian would have skyrocketed to great heights and become brilliant.
If there is such a person to assist you, why worry about accomplishing great things?
Unknowingly, the fourth prince showed a hint of ambition.
"Haha, your majesty will not let me go back to Chang'an, unless you, the fourth highness, can..."
Speaking of this, Li Nuo paused, but did not say the words "replace".
The fourth prince's expression suddenly changed.
To say any more would be treason!
The others immediately walked away and pretended not to hear.
Unexpectedly, Li Nuo changed the topic: "By the way, Your Highness, you really didn't harm me at the Xinke Banquet last year?"
The fourth prince was shocked and said: "What are you talking about! Don't you know clearly about Jiang Qiuyue that you offended? What's more, I have no ability to harm you."
Li Nuo nodded.
Just now he used the perception of the Grand Master Realm to check and found out that there was indeed no trace of the Fourth Prince lying.
In fact, Li Nuo had a very high vision and really looked down on those princes.
The eldest prince is more than conservative, but not enterprising enough, and he is not very broad-minded. Even though the Lushan faction has always maintained the orthodoxy of the eldest prince and his direct descendants, he really does not have a good impression of his highness.
The second prince is mighty and domineering, but lacks a kind heart, and he must retaliate for his anger.
The third prince has been serving as a royal guard for so long that he can no longer extricate himself, and his heart and liver are stained black.
On the contrary, this fourth prince, despite all his shortcomings, made him feel somewhat interesting.
…
Yuzhou Wharf is extremely prosperous.
the other side.
A carriage slowly stopped and two pretty women stepped out.
One master and one servant.
The master was covered with a veil and a bamboo hat, so his face could not be seen clearly. The maids, carrying bags on their backs, looked around with their mouths closed.
"Miss, do you really not want to tell Mr. Li?"
The maid looked unhappy.
"So what? He is already... married."
The woman laughed at herself slightly.
Once you enter the mortal world, you will miss your life. If you want to marry someone as your real wife, that is a fantasy.
Even though her status is somewhat special, after entering this world of mortals, even if she keeps herself clean, who would believe her?
The maid pouted and said, "It's true, Mr. Li, he has never come to visit our Zuiyue Residence since he got married. He is a heartless and heartless man!"
The woman frowned slightly and said: "I heard that his wife is so beautiful that she can conquer the whole country..."
"Hmph! Those are all rumors. Miss, there is no need to belittle yourself, you are on the "Beauty List", and you are ranked fourth. I want to ask, which man in the world is not attracted by you?"
The maid naturally protected her young lady, "By the way, madam, I heard that Mrs. Li opened a calligraphy and painting shop on the bank of the Yuzhou River. How about we go and have a look?"
The woman was a little moved, but she quickly rejected it: "Why bother? Let's not talk about this. Let's go quickly. The time is coming. If we miss this boat, we will have to wait until tomorrow morning."
"Hehe, miss, I heard that Chang'an is more prosperous than Yuzhou, is it true?"
The maid's eyes lit up.
She was sold to Zuiyueju as a girl since she was a child, but she had never left Yuzhou, so she was naturally full of curiosity about the outside world.
"Under the emperor's feet, nature is prosperous."
"My slave has had a wish since she was a child, which is to go to Chang'an City and see the imperial palace!"
"There's nothing good about the palace, it's just a larger prison."
The woman said sentimentally.
In fact, what can the three thousand beauties in the harem do? They are not locked in the palace and raised as canaries...
"Oh, miss, look, it's Mr. Li!"
Suddenly, the maid said with excitement on her face.
"Li Lang...why is he here?"
The woman was a little shocked.
"I understand! Mr. Li must have known that you were going to Chang'an, so he was waiting for the lady at the pier to give her a surprise! It seems that Mr. Li still has some conscience."
The maid immediately made up her mind.
…
As the sun set, after bidding farewell to the fourth prince, Li Nuo was preparing to return home when a familiar figure appeared in his eyes.
Although she was covered with a veil, Li Nuo recognized her at a glance, not to mention that he was very familiar with the little maid named Hongyan next to her.
Oiran Purple Kite.
Why is she here?
"Hey, Brother Nuo, have you met an old friend? Then I'll take the first step."
Lao Huang grinned.
He didn't want to get involved in young people's love and affection, so he immediately rubbed the soles of his feet with oil...
"Mr. Li, long time no see. How are you?"
Zi Yuan stepped forward generously and said blessing to Li Nuo.
"It's you! Are you... going on a long trip?"
Li Nuo was a little surprised.
Since getting married, all his thoughts have been on his wife, and he has no time to listen to music.
So he had no idea what Zi Yuan had been through recently. He was even kept in the dark about the fact that Zi Yuan offended Deputy Captain Lin Jingcheng in order not to betray him.
Fortunately, Lin Jingcheng was killed by him, which was a disguised form of revenge for Zi Yuan.
"Master Li, my lady is going to Chang'an!"
Hongyan replied immediately.
"Ah, why are you going to Chang'an?"
Li Nuo didn't understand.
Could it be that Zuiyueju is not good to Ziyuan?
No way.
After all, Ziyuan is also a money tree for Zuiyueju, and it's too late for others to offer it.
Zi Yuan shook her head and said: "You will eventually get tired of staying in one place for a long time, so I thought of going somewhere else to relax while I was young. A sister just happened to invite me to go to Chang'an, so I agreed."
Li Nuo: "Zuiyueju is willing to let people go?"
"Mr. Li, my lady has saved some savings over the years and redeemed herself!"
Hongyan explained hurriedly.
Li Nuo felt a little emotional.
How much courage does it take for a brothel girl to redeem herself?
Everyone likes to persuade others to be virtuous. But how easy is it for a worldly woman to be virtuous?
"Master Li, we have to say goodbye today, and I don't know when we will see each other again. Zi Yuan has a heartless request, can you give me a poem as a final gift..."