There is a simple courtyard in Anyifang, south of Chang'an East City.
It doesn't look shabby or rich, it's ordinary, a small family, and it meets the needs of renting in the Bai and Song Dynasties.
Mobai Bank is located in the East City. The small courtyard is between the college and the bank, so it is convenient to travel between them.
The carriage stopped in the small courtyard. Without waiting for Bai Song to greet him, he found that Sangsang was already waiting at the door eagerly.
Bai Song couldn't bear to disturb Qing'er's sweet dream, so he got out of the car with his arms in white clothes, and looked at the beauty in his arms who looked like a fairy, sleeping as softly as a kitten.
But the private girl who had been waiting in front of the door all night simply handed over her sincerity.
"Brother Bai..." Sangsang's voice was very low, for fear of disturbing the woman in Brother Bai's arms.
Seeing that Brother Bai is getting more and more promising, and there are more and more beauties around him, Sangsang can't think of any thoughts of snatching her away. She just hopes that Brother Bai can have a place for her in his heart.
Bai Song smiled and nodded, and Sang Sang hurriedly opened the door in front.
The gate of the small courtyard was opened. There were only four or five houses in the courtyard, and only two could accommodate people. The layout was quite compact.
Bai Song took Qing'er into a room to sleep, went outside the hospital, and walked carefully around the new home.
Sangsang followed behind, looking very energetic.
"Brother Bai, it's too late. Let's rest first."
Bai Song had a general understanding of his new home. He was used to living in mansions, but if he lived in such a small private residence, there was actually nothing to see.
When they got to the room, Bai Song sat beside the bed. There was only one bed in the small room. Bai Feng and Qing'er lived in the next room. Bai Song subconsciously looked at a pillow on the bed.
When he saw Sangsang coming in with hot water, he said, "I need an extra pillow."
Sang Sang blushed and didn't respond at first. She handed the twisted hot handkerchief to Brother Bai. Then she lowered her head and slipped Brother Bai's shoes. She put Brother Bai's feet in the basin and then responded slightly: "Yes."
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After a while, a man and a woman got into bed and pretended to lie side by side, keeping the last bit of distance between them.
Both of them closed their eyes, getting familiar with the new environment and adapting to the new person next to them.
Sang Sang rested on Brother Bai's arm, and Bai Song pinched Sang Sang's earlobe. In this most intimate relationship, Sang Sang just asked: "Brother Bai, how was the exam today?"
"Don't worry, what's wrong with you, Brother Bai, taking action? Let me tell you, I really learned a lot from Brother Bai today..."
Bai Song was talking seriously about all the things he had learned about today's exam, but before he finished speaking, he found that the girl beside him had fallen into a sweet dream.
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Today is the fifth day of August, ten days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and twelve days before the official start of school.
Bai Song originally wanted to use these ten days to have fun, but he heard from Qing'er that the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in the capital had similar programs to the Weihe Lantern Festival.
The Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Festival is a larger, more prosperous and eye-catching festival than the Weihe Lantern Festival. It is a good opportunity for the bank to make a name for itself.
During the lantern festival, there will be activities in the East Market where Mobai Bank is located. The major businesses in the East City will fund various singing and dancing programs for tourists to enjoy. The tourists will buy the lanterns at the lantern festival as a vote. The merchants will be more affected by the lanterns.
The more, the more tourists like it. If you can win the first place in the lantern festival, the reputation of the shop will definitely increase in the future.
Lantern festivals all over the country have similar activities, all of which were learned from the capital city. Bai Song had seen them at the Weihe Lantern Festival before, but because of the affairs of the Holy Lotus Sect, he did not notice the influence of the Lantern Festival.
Now that Mobai Bank has just taken root in the capital, few people know about it, and there are no customers willing to save money.
Opening up the capital market is a top priority, Qing'er asked Bai Song to prepare for this matter carefully.
Early the next morning, Qing'er gave Bai Song a list of names, all of whom were popular courtiers in the capital.
Bai Song was basking in the sun in the yard, holding the list in his hand, feeling a little bored: "We are doing it again and again, it's all these tricks? Isn't it just to invite a beautiful woman to dance, sing a song or something, can we do it?
Anything new?"
Qing'er has been in the flower market, has experience, and has a strong say: "It is like this every year, every family, but no one does it with new tricks. In the end, people still like to watch it. If you want to get votes, you have to give
People like to watch things. If you change it to something else, I'm afraid it would be a thankless task. Young master chooses a time, Qing'er will take you to see all the girls on the list one by one, and then choose a good one. We can't lose it.
The face of Mo Bai Qianzhuang.”
Bai Song thought for a while and didn't bother to think about any novel programs, so he waved his hands and said, "That's it."
After saying that, Bai Song patted his butt and stood up. He turned around and called out: "Sang Sang!"
"Hey!" Sang Sang was washing her clothes and responded crisply.
"After all this, let's go out and have some fun!"
When Qing'er heard this, her brows knitted together: "Sir, if you don't do any business, where are you going to play? If you want to play, come with me to look for flowers now. There are so many girls, you have to take a look first.
"
Bai Song ignored him, grabbed Sang Sang's little hands still stained with soapy water, and ran out. As soon as he reached the door, he bumped into a pretty-faced boy.
The jade-faced boy was clean and capable, but he had a strange smell and was too pink, so he looked a little abnormal.
"Ahem..." The jade-faced boy coughed lightly, "Who is Bai Song?"
"I, I am."
"Princess, please come with me."
Xiaosheng's voice is thin, feminine and weird, and he sounds like a eunuch in the palace.
The other party also said that it was the princess who asked for the invitation. The first thing Bai Song thought of was Princess Runan.
"Is it Princess Runan?"
"Exactly."
Bai Song looked back at Sang Sang and smiled apologetically.
Sang Sang quickly retracted her hand and said seriously: "Brother Bai, go quickly, don't keep the princess waiting for too long."
Princess Runan wants to see her.
Thinking about this, Bai Song felt a little flattered.
Bai Song knew that Princess Runan valued him very much and made a special trip to recommend him to his master. This was already a great honor. Who would have thought that the second day after he arrived in the capital, the princess would send someone to invite him.
Princesses are royalty.
Bai Song was unruly when he was in Jixian.
But this was the capital, and Bai Song knew that he had to rein in his thorny personality and try not to challenge the rules when there was no need to do so, so all the etiquette should be maintained.
The most important thing is to give the father-in-law some scattered silver.
The father-in-law got the benefit and was much more polite to Bai Song. He said that the princess's meeting with you today was a private meeting and that after the incident, don't mention it to outsiders.
Bai Song expressed his understanding.
The meeting place was not in the palace, but in the royal garden outside Xingqing Palace.
Xingqing Palace was Li Shimin's residence for a long time, and it has often been used as the emperor's resting place since Li Shimin ascended the throne.
It can be considered a part of the palace, but when Bai Song went outside the palace, he saw a bleak atmosphere inside and outside the palace. Although it occupies a very large area, it is difficult to describe the smell of decay.
The princess met in private, and the little eunuch was very careful all the way. He took Bai Song to the small garden without being noticed, and then left in a hurry.
The small garden was overgrown with weeds, and all kinds of exotic flowers and plants were squeezed out of their living space and were all sickly. There was a small pavilion behind the cover of flowers and plants, and the sound of some parrots chirping could be heard from inside.
"Come in."
A familiar voice came, and Bai Song knew it was Princess Runan.
Xun Sheng went outside the pavilion and found that there were many parrot cages hanging inside the pavilion. The parrots inside seemed to be chattering, and they could vaguely tell that they said "no more".
The pavilion was very small, with silk curtains on all sides to separate Bai Song from the princess.
The princess inside saw Bai Song and was about to speak.
Unexpectedly, Bai Song didn't understand any rules, so he actually opened the curtain and stumbled into the pavilion.
This startled the princess and she subconsciously scolded her.
But in an instant, he found a reason to forgive Bai Song. He thought that this person had just arrived in the capital and came from a poor family. It was normal for him not to understand the rules.
Thinking about it, Bai Songren had already walked to the pavilion and sat down with a humble and cautious expression on his face. He thought he was very distinguished, but he didn't know that he had offended everyone who should be offended and should not be offended.
Offended again.
Fortunately, the person she was meeting was Princess Runan. If she had been meeting the emperor, she would have been dragged out and beheaded by now.
The princess opened her mouth and wanted to correct Bai Song's behavior. After thinking about it, her words turned into a dumbfounding sigh, then she stepped back and sat inside.
Princess Runan rolled her eyes at Bai Song in annoyance, saying to herself that she was a rich man, but she actually gave in to a member of a poor family like you. You are so proud!
Bai Song sat aside. The princess didn't speak. He was a little embarrassed, so he thought and asked casually: "I don't know the princess's name yet."
As soon as the words came out, Princess Runan raised her eyebrows and her eyes widened. She thought to herself that this guy was too bold. How could he ask the princess her name?
Not only the princess, but also the parrots in the pavilion started to scream, shouting in all directions: "Presumptuous! Presumptuous..."
"You...you really don't understand any rules!" Princess Runan couldn't help it anymore and scolded her helplessly.
The parrots around him were screaming, so Bai Song naturally knew that he had asked something he shouldn't have asked, so he quickly smiled to relieve his embarrassment.
"Can't you ask?"
"Of course you can't ask! You can't even see the princess's face. According to the rules, you should listen to the announcement outside. If you intrude into the princess's presence, you will be beheaded!"
"So serious?"
Bai Song wiped his sweat, stood up and was about to exit.
"Ouch!" Princess Runan has always maintained the posture that a princess should have, but after talking to Bai Song for a few words, she was so tired that she couldn't hold back anymore. Her tone relaxed and she became much closer, "I blame you for calling me earlier.
They kicked you away! You’ve already come in, why are you leaving!"
"Uh...that's it!"
Bai Song touched his nose and said, "I first came to the capital, and I heard that rules must be followed everywhere. I am used to being undisciplined in the countryside, and my family always reminds me to be more careful. Alas, there is no way. I hope the princess can give me more advice."
Listening to Bai Song's words, Princess Runan actually felt a little lonely, and said leisurely: "Yes, there are many rules in the capital, and there are even more rules in the palace. When I live in the Bai Mansion, I am the most relaxed and comfortable.
Go out when you want, play when you want... When you get to the capital, you have to be so secretive if you want to see an old friend."