The two looked at each other, and Si Yiluo responded: "Okay."
"Master Si, please, Miss Shen please."
The guard stepped aside and walked to the left to lead the way. Shen Moran followed Si Yiluo up the wooden stairs.
The storyteller in the lobby of the teahouse was telling a story about a knight-errant's happy grievances and grievances. When he got to the point of the story, there was a burst of cheers from the audience.
There was a lot of noise in the lobby, but the private room upstairs was quiet. The singer holding the pipa exited the private room. Si Yiluo cupped his fists at the two of them and said, "I have seen the two princes."
King Han stared at the Rakshasa mask in her hand and said, "Master Si, this mask is unique. Can you show it to me?"
Zhou Yu asked the boy to show them tea and explained: "Uncle Wang likes to collect masks, and the Rakshasa mask in Master Si's hands looks quite innovative."
Si Yiluo and Shen Moran sat down and handed the masks in their hands to King Han.
"The trinkets you buy casually on the roadside are not as valuable as the masks collected by His Highness the King of Han."
The mask blocked the view of King Han's expression, but she could only faintly hear him chuckle and hand the mask back to her.
"I haven't thanked Mr. Si for the rescue last time. I would like to offer you tea instead of wine and propose a toast to Mr. Si."
"Don't dare to take it seriously."
Si Yiluo raised his glass to join in the conversation.
Zhou Yu looked at Shen Moran, and Shen Moran also raised the tea cup in his hand and said to him: "The little girl also wants to thank His Royal Highness King Yu for the rescue last time. Let's drink tea instead of wine and do it first as a token of respect."
Zhou Yu smiled slightly and said, "Miss Shen, you don't have to be polite."
"Master Si saved the seventh brother last time. The seventh brother was unwell. I, on behalf of the seventh brother, would like to thank Master Si in advance."
"I would also like to thank Sir Si for saving my nephew."
After serving tea in a circle, Si Yiluo drank a lot of tea and interrupted: "You two princes, please spare me. I drank too much tea and I won't be able to sleep at night."
Only here did the atmosphere begin to relax.
King Han was very interested and suggested: "Recently, there have been a few musicians from Jiangnan in the building. They sing well in Pingtan. I wonder if Mr. Si is interested in listening to it."
King Han spent all day in the teahouse and did not pursue much in life. He just listened to stories and songs.
Si Yiluo was not very interested.
He stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. I have to send Miss Shen back to the Prime Minister's Mansion first. There are still some errands to be done in the imperial prison."
King Han peeled the melon seeds and put them on a small plate. He was not embarrassed when he saw this.
"Master Si has an important errand, and I don't have as much leisure as I, so hurry up and get busy!"
Zhou Yu stood up and said: "Uncle Wang, my nephew is sending Mr. Si off."
King Han waved his hand.
The three of them came down from upstairs together. Zhou Yu looked at Shen Moran and said to Si Yiluo: "Master Si, I have something to say to Miss Shen. I don't know if it is convenient for me to avoid it."
Shen Moran nodded to her imperceptibly, and Si Yiluo crossed his arms and moved to the side.
People were coming and going at the door of the teahouse. The two of them were standing next to the carriage. Zhou Yu spoke first.
"I was abrupt before. If it caused trouble to Miss Shen, I would first apologize to Miss Shen. However, my intention to marry has never changed. I hope Miss Shen understands."
"I fell in love with you at first sight. The matter of the second young lady... I really didn't expect that it would bring disaster to your life. I will go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to explain it to the Prime Minister and the second young lady."
There were not many pilgrims at Jingshan Temple that day. Although Si Yiluo forced Shen Mingshu to admit in public that she murdered her eldest sister, she still kindly blocked the news.
Therefore, not many people knew about this matter. In addition, the assassination of King Zhan was a big deal. Jin Yiwei and even the monks from Jingshan Temple had been arrested and taken back to prison. She had spoken out and no one dared to gossip.
If not, the assassination of King Zhan would be greatly involved, and King Yu and the Prime Minister's Mansion would also be involved, which would cause a lot of trouble.
Zhou Yu's love for Si Yiluo.
He was sincere, but Shen Moran didn't believe a word of it in her heart. However, thinking of Si Yiluo's ambition, she did not reject it immediately. She held back her nausea and said, "Thank you for your love, Your Highness. It's just that the marriage is a matter of parents' order and a matchmaker. Neither you nor I can make the decision about your marriage!"
"It's getting late, Your Highness, take care."
Shen Moran turned around and got on the carriage. Si Yiluo vaguely heard the conversation between the two. After they finished speaking, they walked over with arms crossed.
"Thank you, Mr. Si."
Zhou Yu clasped his fists at her, and Si Yiluo smiled back and jumped on his horse.
Zhou Yu in the early stage was still very deceptive.
A polite and virtuous corporal, with a dignified appearance and a magnificent scenery.
After sending Shen Moran back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Si Yiluo returned to the study and opened the small wooden box that Zhou Zhan asked the housekeeper to hand to her.
There were several banknotes stacked in the wooden box. When the banknotes were opened, there were a few invisible celestial silk threads mixed inside.
It seems that Zhou Zhan has found Monk Jueming and guessed that he was the one who sent him the letter.
Her certificate of nomination has been sent out, and it will be up to her to see if His Royal Highness Zhan Wang has the intention and the ability.
There was a knock on the door in the silence.
"Sir, I have a letter from Liangzhou Wei."
Si Yiluo put the small wooden box away. The butler came in and put the sealed letter on the table. He saw that the teacup beside the table was empty.
"Sir, I will make you another cup of tea."
Si Yiluo hummed.
Taking the letter and opening it, Xiang Xiao's words remained the same, but he told her good news.
A great victory at the border. This battle captured Xiao Yuanjin, the prince of Pingchuan of Northern Liao, and his family, as well as Princess Poyun of Northern Liao.
The military report was sent back to Beijing first, and he would then escort Xiao Yuanjin to Beijing to offer prisoners.
She received Xiang Xiao's letter here, and the news about Jin Yiwei was not reached in the capital until the next day. It can be seen that Xiang Xiao's letter to her was sent back along with the urgent military report from 800 miles away.
Wei Heyan also received the news before he went to court. This was a big and happy event.
During the morning court, Emperor Yao was in a good mood, and the court hall was full of joy. Some people had a note in their sleeves saying that the Impeachment Secretary Yiluo opened the door to receive gifts. Seeing that Emperor Yao was in a good mood, he wisely put the note away without taking it out.
The emperor just lost his temper yesterday. On this happy day, anyone who dares to touch the emperor's bad luck will be punished!
"The military newspaper said that Prince Pingchuan of Northern Liao was escorted to the capital by Xiang Xiao. He is already on the way. It is estimated that he will reach the capital in five or six days."
"There has been no excitement in Beijing for a long time, and it coincides with the Hundred Flowers Festival. The peonies in the palace will bloom at that time, which is suitable for holding a grand banquet. It is related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and Honglu Temple and Guanglu Temple are jointly responsible for this matter. ."
Two responsible adults stood up from the hall and kowtowed.
Emperor Yao then ordered to Si Yiluo and Wei Heyan: "Holding a banquet in the palace is a big deal, and then the security guard of the palace will be left to you two."
Si Yiluo and Wei Heyan responded in unison.
"Whoever is sent out of the city to greet them, the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple will work together to draw up a charter."
The matter was settled.
Emperor Yao glanced around the hall and glanced at several princes. Several princes had already reached the marriageable age. Rather than letting them marry in private, it was better to take this opportunity to do it together.
"At this banquet, I want to have fun with the people and organize some activities among the people to make everyone lively. Especially on the day when Prince Pingchuan comes to Beijing, I want them to see the prosperity of our Zhou Dynasty! This matter
It also belongs to the Ministry of Rites."
Zhuo Wen, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward.
"There is one more thing that the Queen needs to take care of. Wan Zhong, go and tell the Queen." Emperor Yao waved, and Wan Zhong stepped forward and leaned closer. "Several princes have also reached the marriageable age. Let the Queen do some statistics in the capital."
Young ladies of the right age in the palaces of courtiers of the third rank and above, the Hundred Flowers Banquet is only lively when there are more people."