Fang Chen subconsciously turned around and saw a woman looking at him in shock. He quickly recognized her.
"Red sleeves?"
"Manager Fang, it's really you!"
A girl who was sixteen or seventeen years old hurried forward. It was Ye Xue'e's personal maid Hong Xiu.
Fang Chen was shocked.
Why did this girl appear in the outer city? And she was so arrogant.
Before Hongxiu could say anything, he pulled the little girl over to a deserted corner and hurriedly asked.
"Why are you here? Where is Ye Guiren?"
When he said the last four words, Fang Chen lowered his voice.
Hongxiu also recovered from the surprise and whispered quickly: "Sister lives in a small house in Yanghuafang. She can't show her face, so I am the one who comes out to buy groceries on weekdays."
Sister? Buying groceries?
Fang Chen was a little confused, this was nothing.
"Oh, Mr. Fang, this is not the place to talk. I will take you there. My sister will be very happy to see you."
Without any explanation, Hongxiu happily pulled Fang Chen into Yanghuafang.
The dirty and smelly environment and the noisy voices constantly reached his ears from all around, making Fang Chen a little unbelievable that Ye Guiren actually lived in this place.
The house is not big, with three rooms and a courtyard.
After Hongxiu opened the door with the key, she led Fang Chen through the small courtyard, and then shouted excitedly.
"Sister, look who I brought back to you!"
"Who?"
There was a noise in the house, and Hongxiu led Fang Chen in. He saw a woman holding a pen with bare hands, dressed very ordinary, without any makeup, but she had a strange beauty.
It was Ye Xue'e, the noble lady from back then.
"Manager Fang?"
Seeing Fang Chen, Ye Xue'e and Hong Xiu had the same reaction, a mixture of surprises.
"I've met your empress," Fang Chen said subconsciously.
But I heard Ye Xue'e say: "Why did the manager say this? Xue'e is an ordinary woman now, and is no longer a noble person."
There was a hint of relief in his tone, and Fang Chen scratched his head in embarrassment, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Seeing his embarrassment, Ye Xue'e smiled knowingly: "Hongxiu, go and make some tea. Sir, please take a seat."
Fang Chen sat down with a smile, Hongxiu carried the vegetable basket and left happily. This was the first acquaintance they saw after moving to Yanghuafang.
As soon as Hongxiu left, Ye Xue'e suddenly saluted: "Xue'e, thank you sir for saving your life."
"You can't do it, you can't do it, get up quickly, get up quickly."
Fang Chen didn't expect Ye Xue'e to come here, so he quickly asked the other party to get up.
Ye Xue'e smiled: "Master Qingluan has already told me that the reason why Xue'e was able to escape from death and still has a life now is all thanks to you."
"This... you must not say that. Which one is right? Why do you live here? Isn't Qingluan afraid that you will be discovered? That would be bad."
Fang Chen quickly changed the topic.
Ye Xue'e's beautiful eyes are soft, and Fang Chen is still worried about his own safety at this moment. No wonder he can write such compassionate and kind poems.
"Master Manager, you don't know something. Originally, Master Qingluan arranged for me and Hongxiu to live in a house in the inner city, and we were guarded day and night. But I feel that there are many dignitaries in the inner city, and deliberately monitoring them will always arouse other people's ideas. Rather than doing this,
It's better to move to the outer city and become an ordinary citizen."
"Master Qingluan also thought it was reasonable, so we moved to Yanghuafang. Although the environment was a little worse, it was easy to hide because it was surrounded by civilians. Hong Xiu and I lived together here. In addition, I rarely show up on weekdays.
Therefore it is much safer than the inner city."
"The guards arranged by Lord Qingluan are also hiding in the dark. Occasionally, some rogues have been dealt with by them. Don't worry, sir."
"So that's it." Fang Chen couldn't help but sigh after hearing this. Ye Xue'e is indeed a very smart woman.
Indeed, as the saying goes, it is hidden in the city. No one would have thought that a nobleman from the palace would live in Yanghuafang.
Ye Xue'e suddenly felt worried: "Master Manager, Hongxiu brought you here rashly, will it bring you any trouble?"
After all, he can't see the light of day yet, so it would be bad if it caused any trouble to Fang Chen.
Fang Chen thought for a while and shook his head: "The guards in the dark will definitely report this matter, and I will explain it to His Majesty at that time."
"That's good." Ye Xue'e breathed a sigh of relief.
The atmosphere fell silent for a moment, Fang Chen didn't know what to say, and Ye Xue'e was a little annoyed that she didn't know how to speak.
There are obviously many questions that I want to ask, but why can't I ask them now that I have met the real person?
Fang Chen stood up and broke the silence: "What did Ms. Ye write just now? Is it poetry?"
Ye Xue'e has now become a commoner, so he changed his name.
Seeing Fang Chen walking towards the desk, Ye Xue'e was startled: "Manager Fang."
But it was still too late, Fang Chen had already picked up the paper on the desk, and was stunned when he saw it.
What is written on the paper is not a poem, but a painting.
A portrait of him.
The eunuch in red robe is lifelike and powerful. In the painting, he is in the main hall, controlling the civil and military ministers.
Opposite his portrait there are several people wearing strange clothes. In the painting, he is high-spirited and seems to be talking about something.
"Um...I just drew it for fun!"
Ye Xue'e almost grabbed the newly completed painting, then crumpled it into a ball and threw it out.
It's hard to imagine her doing such a thing.
Fang Chen's eyes drifted away, and he didn't know what to do for a moment.
Embarrassing! It’s so embarrassing!
Who the hell would have thought that Ye Xue'e was actually painting herself?
Why are my hands so mean!
What Fang Chen didn't expect was that while he was embarrassed, Ye Xue'e had already come to her senses and smiled sheepishly, with a blush appearing on her cheeks.
"The painting is a scene of a couplet fight between the steward and Wei Qingyi. Xue'e has never seen that scene, so she can only imagine it to make you laugh."
Fang Chen hurriedly said: "No, Miss Ye's painting skills are outstanding, it can be said to be lifelike."
Seeing his embarrassed look, Ye Xue'e suddenly smiled. Fang Chen was stunned when he saw the beautiful appearance, and subconsciously said: "You look so pretty when you smile."
"Sir...what are you talking about?"
Ye Xue'e was stunned, then lowered her head in shame.
Fang Chen raised his forehead and said, "I'm offended by this. Miss Ye, please don't take it to heart. I just think... your smile just now is from the heart. Ahem, the weather is nice today. The sun is so bright."
, it’s cloudless!”
"It's almost night." Ye Xue'e reminded with a red face.
Fang Chen was speechless. This girl wasn't very considerate when she was in the palace. Why is she causing trouble now?