The high-hanging wine flags fluttered in the wind, and under the illumination of night lights, they were more eye-catching than during the day.
Jiang Qing turned back three times with each step. Even though she had already reached the streets of Zhuangyuan Street, she still couldn't believe that she had left the palace.
She left the palace like this without any warning. Although the person who brought her out was the emperor, this was... too shocking.
Especially, in this crowded street, everyone seemed to be walking with a purpose, but she was the only one standing there stupidly, not knowing what to do.
And her purse was bulging with the money the emperor had prepared for her.
The wind blew gently in her ears, and Jiang Qing swallowed, trying to calm herself down.
The Emperor has something to do. I wonder if he has gone to the Pei Mansion. He will let her wander around alone for a while and will come to pick her up in the morning.
She still had less than an hour to go shopping. She had been to Zhuangyuan Street many times and was very familiar with the streets here.
If she is afraid of being cheated, then she doesn't have to buy anything. Anyway, the emperor didn't say that she must buy anything.
Jiang Qing made up her mind, walked forward slowly, and merged into the crowd.
On the three-story teahouse, the emperor, who was watching Jiang Qing leave, turned to Yu Deshui and said, "Take two people and follow her quietly, so you don't get discovered by her."
Yu Deshui nodded and looked at the emperor sitting by the window drinking tea, feeling very suspicious.
After finally leaving the palace, today is Pei Shan's wedding banquet, but the emperor didn't go? Instead, he took his concubine to Zhuangyuan Street for fun, but he didn't accompany her?
Strange, so strange.
Over there, Jiang Qing was gradually attracted by the bustling streets in front of her. She also saw many delicious, fun, and rare small items.
At first she just looked at it and didn't even dare to ask the price.
Until I met a warm-hearted boss lady and kept introducing her, and finally she couldn't help but be tempted and asked how much it would cost.
The landlady said: "This is not expensive, it only costs nine coins."
It was a very nice hanging bag with a very cute little yellow dog embroidered on it and also decorated with irregular pearls.
Unexpectedly, it only required nine coins.
Seeing that the customer was silent, the landlady thought it was because it was too expensive, so she explained: "I made all this myself, and I didn't make much money. If the lady thinks it's too expensive, just give me eight coins."
Jiang Qing said quickly: "No, I like it very much. Nine coins of silver, here it is."
She gave the broken silver to the boss's wife, and the boss's wife happily gave the change.
It was the first time I went shopping alone, and I felt curious, fresh, and satisfied all at once.
When she checked her purse again, she found that there were large-denomination banknotes inside, and she immediately felt that the emperor was still very considerate.
So Jiang Qing felt that she should buy a gift for the emperor.
What can I buy?
She walked past a shop selling spices and saw several sachets hanging on them, which were said to be freshly ground and ready for use, soothing, refreshing, mosquito repellent... there were many kinds.
Seeing her walking up, the clerk happily introduced: "Miss, if you only buy spices, the cheapest ones cost two hundred coins, and the most expensive ones cost two taels of silver. If you add sachets, it will be calculated separately because the embroidery skills are different.
, the prices of sachets are also different.”
Jiang Qing chose a green sachet embroidered with mugwort, and the outside was filled with thin moonlight, making it look low-key and luxurious, and very beautiful.
The most important thing is that it suits that person’s identity very well!
Then he asked: "How much does this cost?"
The clerk immediately said: "Miss, you are really good at picking. This is the most expensive sachet in our store. There is a white jade bead hanging on the tassel. It costs five taels of silver."
Jiang Qing didn't know whether the emperor would like it, so she hesitated repeatedly.
At this time, the shopkeeper came out and said with a smile: "Miss, if you like this sachet, we won't charge you for the spices. It doesn't matter what spices you choose. Do you think that's okay?"
Jiang Qing didn't expect it to be like this. She was so happy that she agreed.
She chose mosquito repellent incense. In this season, this is the only fragrance that is most suitable.
Mosquito repellent incense is not expensive, only 500 yuan, but Jiang Qing feels that she has already made a profit.
Moreover, she seems to have mastered the bargaining skills, just don't show that she really wants it. If you wait, the store may be able to make concessions on its own initiative.
Jiang Qing, who bought the sachets, did not continue shopping. She was about to return to the intersection.
However, when she passed by a store that sold sugar-roasted chestnuts, she went back and bought two bags.
She wants to eat one bag by herself, and buy one bag for the emperor.
The first time I went shopping alone ended successfully. Jiang Qing ordered a pot of tea from a tea shop at the intersection and sat down to wait for the emperor.
There are many people in the tea shop at the intersection, most of them are men, most of them are about forty to fifty years old, and there are very few young people.
Except for the landlady and her, she could hardly see the women who came to drink tea. She thought unconsciously that even if she was not married to the emperor but to an ordinary man, she might not have the chance to go out and play, especially at night.
The breeze blew gently and the red lantern above her head was swaying. Jiang Qing suddenly remembered that today was Pei Shan's wedding day.
But somehow, her mood was surprisingly calm, and even she felt surprised.
Behind him, several old men were talking.
"Our emperor, who is a wise emperor who has never been seen in the ages? There is no talent show, no training in the palace, and even no taxes. I heard that the food and clothing expenses in the palace are the same as ordinary people's homes. The emperor only eats three meals a day.
There are only three dishes, and two of them are vegetarian."
Not really! Jiang Qing retorted in a low voice.
They ate six dishes today, three meat dishes, two vegetarian dishes, and one soup.
But she didn't eat much, so the emperor felt it was a waste and gave her some vegetables.
When they left the palace, they all walked because she was too full from eating!
It's all the emperor's fault. He asked the royal kitchen to cook less for fear of waste. In the end, he couldn't finish the food, so he asked her to add more to his stomach.
She has gained weight in the six months since she entered the palace!!!
Jiang Qing pinched her waist subconsciously and found that she really had a little flesh?
At this moment, she was crying, and all the happiness she had accumulated throughout the night was gone.
At the same time, the emperor who was watching this scene couldn't help but curl up his lips, put down his tea cup and went downstairs.
When Jiang Qing saw him walking out of the building opposite, she quickly stood up and waved.
"Cousin, here."
The emperor raised his eyes and looked over, as if he had just seen her, looking a little surprised.
Jiang Qing volunteered to pick him up and said happily: "I've been shopping alone for a long time, and I even bought something."
"Is my cousin here to meet someone? I didn't notice it just now. Is it someone I know?"
The emperor saw that she was more lively and not as dull as before, so he smiled and said, "I came to meet someone. What did you buy?"
Jiang Qing immediately showed him that she had bought a hanging bag that could hold some small things. In addition, she bought him sachets and chestnuts.
It's like dividing things up, one for you and one for me, one for you and one for me.
Look, how fair is it?
The emperor couldn't help but smile and reached out to rub her forehead.
"That's great." He said, finally seeing what a girl should be like, innocent and innocent.
Jiang Qing felt that her cousin seemed to be getting closer to her, and his doting tone seemed to be praising a child. She blushed slightly and seemed at a loss.